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New Friends

The 2023 Al‑Anon International Convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, is a great place to meet some “New Friends” from all over the world. There will be plenty of opportunities to connect with new Al‑Anon friends, whether it’s at the “Party on the Plaza,” on a shared excursion, or over breakfast before listening to some Al‑Anon Trailblazers! So, gather your longtime friends and get ready to make some “New Friends” as we come together to celebrate “New Hopes, New Friends, Renewed Recovery” June 29–July 2, 2023.

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Supporting Al‑Anon Internationally,
Part 1: Team North

In late September–early October of last year, for the first time since before the COVID‑19 pandemic began, a group of six Volunteers and Staff traveled to Europe to meet with General Service Offices (GSOs) and emerging structures there. Upon arrival in London, England, they split into two teams of three: Team North and Team East (stay tuned for Part 2: Team East).

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The Annual Alateen Recertification Window Opens January 12, 2023!

Every year, each Area in the World Service Conference Structure is required to take part in the Annual Alateen Recertification process in order to continue to use the Alateen name. This is explained in the 2003 Alateen Motion from the Board of Trustees and the policy for Alateen. Both are found beginning on page 93 of the 2022‑2025 Al‑Anon/Alateen Service Manual (P‑24/27), v2.

2003 Alateen Motion – Read all about it!

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Inviting Alateen Members into the Process

The real benefit of serving as an Al‑Anon Member Involved in Alateen Service (AMIAS) is sharing the Al‑Anon program with teens. Do Alateen members understand the importance of certification and recertification of their groups? Are they aware of the Area process outlined in the Alateen Safety and Behavioral Requirements?

Consider inviting active Alateen members to trainings to learn about these things and to share with new or recertifying AMIAS the importance of Alateen Group Sponsors and what an Alateen meeting looks like. “Together We Can Make It!”

Check out the Alateen Service e-Manual

Check Your Meeting Information on al‑anon.org

Our primary reason for listing meeting information is so that anyone, anywhere can find help in Al‑Anon. Please take a moment to verify that your group information is correct. If you cannot find your meeting information, reach out to your Area Group Records Coordinator for assistance. If you need to submit changes, please go to the “Group Records” page on al‑anon.org and follow the prompts for groups meeting physically or electronically.

Update Your Group Information

The Forum—the Voice of Al‑Anon Recovery in Print

The Forum, Al‑Anon’s monthly print magazine, features more than 30 pages of member sharings and information. Meeting topics, literature highlights, and news from the World Service Office accompany the wealth of experience, strength, and hope shared by members from around the world. At just $11 per year in the US and $23 in Canada and other countries, your subscription helps ensure the ongoing production of this pocket‑size recovery tool.

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