The 2020 Convention of Alcoholics Anonymous will be held in Detroit, Michigan with the theme “Love and Tolerance is our Code.” A.A. members and guests from around the world will celebrate A.A.’s 85th year at this event with big meetings held Friday night, Saturday night and Sunday morning in the Ford Field Stadium. Other meetings, scheduled or informal, will take place throughout the weekend in the COBO Center in downtown Detroit. Visit https://www.aa.org/pages/en_US/international-convention-2020 for more info as the event approaches. Online registration opens Sept 9, 2019.
Event
November 16, 2019 – District Meeting
Please join us in serving the district to further the Al-Anon mission from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM at King of Kings, 2685 Packard Rd, Ann Arbor. We are still seeking a new District Representative (DR). You are welcome to join after 10:30 AM if necessary. Please email the District 5 Secretary to add items to the agenda.
Agenda
- Open with Serenity Prayer
- Read Twelve Concepts of Service
- Introductions
- Minutes from past meeting
- Voting policy – Each registered group may assign only one individual per District Meeting who may vote. Officers that are not voting on behalf of a group at the District Meeting may also vote.
- Treasurer’s report – Jan A
- AWSC Report – Maggie S
- Items to discuss
- Elections: District Representative, Secretary
- Hosting AWSC March 14, 2020 – Cheryl B
- Elect voting representative to attend next AWSC March 14, 2020 at 1075 West Monroe Road (M 46), St. Louis, MI
- Vacant positions: Al-Anon Information Service (AIS), Open Speaker Series, Group Records
- Rename District Meetings
- Add conference literature S17, S19, S20, and/or S25 to District website
- Reports
- District Representative (DR) – Vacant
- Alternate DR – Maggie S
- Alateen – Robin R
- AIS – Vacant
- LDC Liaison – Diane B
- Group Records – Vacant
- Information Phone – Kelly S
- Open Speaker Series – Vacant
- Public Outreach – Bev S
- Secretary – Bryan T
- Web Admin – Melinda K
- Other business
- Next meeting TBD
- Close with the Al-Anon Declaration
Let It Begin With Me.
When anyone, anywhere,
reaches out for help – let the hand of
Al-Anon and Alateen always be there, and
Let It Begin With Me.
CLOSED: This meeting of Al-Anon is closed to the public. Closed meetings are for anyone whose personal life is or has been deeply affected by close contact with a problem drinker. If you are interested in Al-Anon/Alateen or wish to observe as a student or professional, we welcome you to attend one of our meetings designated as ‘open’.
November 13, 2019 – Anniversary Pie Party, Just For Today AFG
On Wednesday, November 13, 2019 from 7:30pm – 9:00pm, Just For Today Al-Anon Family Group will have their 2019 Anniversary Pie Party, in lieu of the traditional meeting. This event will feature speaker Ann M., World Service Delegate, Area 27. She will tell her story and experience with Service. Newcomers are welcomed.
August 23, 2019 – AA 67th Michigan State Convention
This AA convention has Al-Anon participation. Located at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Detroit, MI. You may download the flyer.
August 17, 2019 – District Meeting
Please join us in serving the district to further the Al-Anon mission from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM at King of Kings, 2685 Packard Rd, Ann Arbor. We are still seeking a new District Representative (DR). You are welcome to join after 10:30 AM if necessary. Please email the District 5 Secretary to add items to the agenda.
Agenda
- Open with Serenity Prayer
- Read Twelve Concepts of Service
- Introductions
- Minutes from past meeting
- Voting policy – Each registered group may assign only one individual per District Meeting who may vote. Officers that are not voting on behalf of a group at the District Meeting may also vote.
- Treasurer’s report – Jan A
- AWSC Report – Maggie S
- Items to discuss
- Elections: District Representative
- Elect voting representative to attend next AWSC Nov 9, 2019 at 1075 West Monroe Road (M 46), St. Louis, MI
- Vacant positions: Al-Anon Information Service (AIS), Open Speaker Series, Public Outreach
- Al-Anon Legacies posters were they found
- Reports
- District Representative (DR) – Vacant
- Alternate DR – Maggie S
- Alateen – Robin R
- AIS – Vacant
- LDC Liaison – Diane B
- Group Records – Julie S
- Information Phone – Kelly S
- Open Speaker Series – Vacant
- Public Outreach – Vacant
- Secretary – Bryan T
- Web Admin – Melinda K
- Other business
- Next meeting 2019-11-16
- Close with the Al-Anon Declaration
Let It Begin With Me.
When anyone, anywhere,
reaches out for help – let the hand of
Al-Anon and Alateen always be there, and
Let It Begin With Me.
CLOSED: This meeting of Al-Anon is closed to the public. Closed meetings are for anyone whose personal life is or has been deeply affected by close contact with a problem drinker. If you are interested in Al-Anon/Alateen or wish to observe as a student or professional, we welcome you to attend one of our meetings designated as ‘open’.
August 10, 2019 – Area World Service Committee (AWSC) Meeting
WHO: District Representatives, Area Coordinators, Past Delegates, AIS/LDC Liaisons, and Elected Officers EVERY MEMBER IS WELCOME AND HAS A VOICE.
WHAT: Area World Service Committee (AWSC) Meeting. Determines the agenda for Assembly.
WHERE: Church of Christ
1075 West Monroe Rd. St. Louis, MI 48880
989-681-2524 * Park in back of church
M46 near US 127
From west: approx. 1 mi. east of US127
From east: 2nd church on south, west of town
WHEN: Saturday, August 10th, 2019 10:00 AM (9:40 AM new DR Orientation)