For Alateens everywhere, the WSO extends thanks to all trusted servants willing to serve. As Recertification is underway, we hope you are looking forward to continuing this important service. If you are:
Have you recertified as an Al-Anon Member Involved in Alateen Service (AMIAS)?
Have you verified your Alateen group information?
Every year, each Area in the World Service Conference Structure needs to take part in the Annual Alateen Recertification process in order to continue to use the Alateen name. This is explained in the Alateen Policy and the 2003 Alateen Motion from the Board of Trustees.
The recertification process is two-fold for your Area:
- To verify that every registered Alateen group has:
- Current Area-certified Al-Anon Members Involved in Alateen Service (AMIAS) as group Sponsor(s).
- Current Area-certified AMIAS to serve as the Alateen group Current Mailing Address (CMA) and as a Phone Contact for the Public
- To certify all new AMIAS and recertify AMIAS already in service to Alateen.
If you plan on supporting Alateen groups at the 2025 International A.A. Convention in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, please consider completing your AMIAS recertification before the deadline!
The Annual Alateen Recertification deadline for all Alateen groups and AMIAS is June 15!
We invite you to contact your Area Alateen Coordinator, Area Alateen Process Person, or District Representative to verify the process in your Area, so you don’t miss out on this opportunity to share your recovery with teens and younger members!
The Forum, May 2025
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