The event will be held at King of Kings Church, 2685 Packard Rd, Ann Arbor, MI from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Georgia was ‘the voice of District 5’ for many many years. Hers was the first voice many heard pre-internet. To have funds to pay for the separate phone line in her house, she contacted WSO and began selling our Conference Approved Literature. We will be sharing experience, strength, & hope as we recall memories of this District 5 icon (kleenex provided). If you cannot attend but would like to share, please send an email, and it will be read aloud at the event. Please send your questions, comments, and shares to TributeToGeorgiaD@aol.com. Please download and distribute the pdf flyer.
Event
June 15, 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
- Assembly Report – Nancy B
- Items to discuss
- Elections: District Representative
- Elect voting representative to attend next AWSC August 10, 2019 at 1075 West Monroe Road (M 46), St. Louis, MI
- Vacant positions: Al-Anon Information Service (AIS), Open Speaker Series, Public Outreach
- Georgia D Memorial & Celebration of her Al-Anon District 5 Service Legacy – Maggie S
- Intimacy Open Speaker Meeting Report – Jan B
- Locate Al-Anon Legacies posters
- 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 2019-08-17
- 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’.
June 8, 2019 Michigan AFG Spring Assembly
All GR’s can vote at this state level meeting and are encouraged to attend or send someone else to represent your meeting. The Assembly is at Church of Christ, 1075 W Monroe Rd, St Louis, MI. Registration opens at 9:00AM; new GR orientation begins at 9:40 AM, and the Assembly starts at 10:00 AM. There is a $7 fee that includes continental breakfast and lunch. Attendance is free for Alateens. Park in the front lot.
Please download and distribute the flyer and review the agenda and minutes from the last assembly before the meeting.
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’.
May 3-5, 2019 – 47th Annual State Convention “Celebration of Success” by Michigan Al-Anon and Alateen Family Groups with AA Participation
This year’s convention will be held at Shanty Creek Resort in Bellaire, MI. You may download the conference and hotel registration forms.
April 27, 2019 Lenawee County AA Intergroup Mini-Conference
The mini-conference is held at New Song Community Church, 5211 S Occidental Rd, Tecumseh, MI 49285 from 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM. There is a full Al-Anon program. Lunch is included in the admission fee of $4 per person or $6 per family. You may download the redacted flyer for more info.
April 27, 2019 “Spring Training” Workshop
Oakland County family Groups hosts this event geared toward GRs, DRs, and members interested in learning more about recovery through service work. You may download the redacted flyer.
March 23, 2019 – The Impact of Alcoholism and Addiction on Intimacy and Relationships
An open speaker meeting with 4-5 sharers from 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM at Zion Lutheran Church, 1502 W Liberty St, Ann Arbor. Please download the flyer and distribute.
March 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
- Elect voting representative to attend next AWSC 1075 West Monroe Road (M 46), St. Louis, MI
- Vacant positions: Al-Anon Information Service (AIS), Open Speaker Series, Public Outreach
- Decide 2019 District Meeting schedule
- Hosting an informal Georgia D Memorial & Celebration of her Al-Anon District 5 Service Legacy – Maggie S
- Intimacy Open Speaker Meeting
- Reports
- District Representative (DR) – Vacant
- Alternate DR – Maggie S
- Alateen – Robin R
- AIS – Vacant
- LDC Liaison – Diane B
- Group Records – Julie S
- Information Phone – Marilyn F
- Open Speaker Series – Vacant
- Public Outreach – Vacant
- 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’.
March 09, 2019 – Area World Service Committee (AWSC) Meeting
Hi All!,
SAVE THE DATE! Just a reminder that the Area World Service Committee (AWSC) Meeting is March 9th. This is the Area Level Group Conscience that determines the agenda for Assembly. All are welcome to participate, so feel free to announce this meeting at your group meetings..
Our meeting starts at 10:00 am (New District Rep Orientation is at 9:40 am)
All Board Members and Area Coordinators are requested to submit a report of what they have been working on since the last meeting, at least a week prior to allow groups to review the information prior to our meeting. (Delegate, Alt Delegate, Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, Literature, Web, Tech, Newsletter, Group Records, Forum, Alateen and Public Outreach).
Please check the Google Drive for currently submitted reports. The reports are added to the drive as they are received (even after the meeting is held).
Don’t forget to bring a dish to pass and get ready for a great day! I can’t wait to see everyone!
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
Topics Include:
- Board and Coordinator Reports
- 2019 and 2020 Al-Anon State Conventions
- Review the Knowledge Based Decision Making guidance
- Policy/Guideline Committee Report
- AWSC Insurance Task Force
- District Happenings (get great ideas for your district here!)
- AWSC Member Concerns/Solutions (get solutions to issues in your district here!)
From the Box (read submissions and discuss status of old submissions)
WHERE: Church of Christ
1075 West Monroe Rd.
St. Louis, MI 48880 989-681-2524
* Park in back of church *
WHEN: Saturday, March 09th, 2019 10:00 AM (9:40 AM new DR Orientation
LOCATION OF ALL AWSC FILES: http://goo.gl/fjB4pE
Folders are organized by YYYY-MM-DD where Y = Year, M = Month and D = Date
M46 near US 127
From west: approx. 1 mi. east of US127
From east: 2nd church on south, west of town
DID YOU KNOW? The location of the Al-Anon State Convention is chosen 2 years prior to the event at the Area World Service Committee (AWSC) in August. Between Spring Assembly and the AWSC in August the Alternate Delegate combs through many Michigan hotel convention centers and picks 3 that are then shown at the August AWSC. Your District Rep votes with the rest of the Michigan District Reps to choose the location. So this year, in August, your District Rep will vote on where the 2021 convention will be held. Don’t have a District Rep? Get together with the other groups in your district and pick someone who will represent and have them come to AWSC (yes, it’s that easy). New District Rep orientation is always held at 9:40, just before the meeting starts and the new rep gets a welcome packet to take back to help them get started.
Don’t know the who, what, where and when’s of AWSC? Go to our website at www.miafg.org and go to the members page – there is a calendar of all Area meetings on the site. Questions about convention location selection, contact miafgalternatedelegate@gmail.
LOCATION OF ALL GENERAL INFORMATION FILES: http://goo.gl/66AL4C
LOCATION OF MEETING CALENDAR: http://miafg.org/Calendar.
LOCATION OF ALL SHARED INFORMATION: http://goo.gl/RQ2sjL
March 8th-10th, 2019 *** March Roundup ***
AA convention hosted by Area 33 and held March 8-10, 2019 at the Crowne Plaza Detroit Downtown Riverfront, 2 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226. There are Al-Anon and Alateen speakers. You may find more information at http://www.march-roundup.org/.