What Happened at the 2023 World Service Conference?
The 63rd World Service Conference (WSC) took place in Virginia Beach, Virginia April 20‑23, 2023. Each year, following the WSC, the World Service Office compiles Highlights of the World Service Conference, which provides brief reports of several Conference sessions. The 2023 Highlights are posted on the Al‑Anon website.
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Our Newest Daily Reader Is Here!
A Little Time for Myself (B‑34) represents the many voices of Al‑Anon members today, just as the daily readers before it—including One Day at a Time in Al‑Anon (B‑6) and Courage to Change (B‑16)—reflected the times in which they were written. Available now from your local Literature Distribution Center or the Al‑Anon Online Bookstore. Remember—when you buy from your local Literature Distribution Center, you support local services.
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The World Service Office’s Trilingual Annual Report Is Available
How is the World Service Office (WSO) sharing Al‑Anon’s message of help and hope? Read all about it in the 2022 World Service Office Annual Report, published simultaneously in English, French, and Spanish. The Annual Report provides insights into the work completed on behalf of the fellowship by the Board of Trustees, Executive Committee, At‑Large committees, and WSO Staff throughout the year.
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When It’s Five O’Clock All Day Long…
You’re about to leave for your summer vacation, and you have a mix of emotions. There’s excitement for the time away but also worry about the possibility of drinking “hour” lasting all day long.
One way to ease this anxiety is to make a plan before you travel. Look up meetings ahead of time and block off those hours on your calendar so that you can attend. Search by zip code to find meetings close to your hotel, or plan to take in a meeting beachside (or wherever you are) using the Al‑Anon Family Groups Mobile App.
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Who’s Ready for Some Outreach?
Need an idea for a public outreach project? Got a great idea you’d like to share? We are pleased to announce the launch of the Public Outreach (PO) Toolkit on al‑anon.org. The best projects from the Best of Public Outreach are now available online through the PO Toolkit. It doesn’t matter how big or how small; this is a great way to share our experience, strength, and hope about carrying the Al‑Anon message.
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With the Strength of Redwoods
“My husband and I have been grateful members of Al‑Anon for ten years. When we started, I felt weak and fearful because we had just learned that our son was an alcoholic…”
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Subscribe to The Forum!
The Forum, Al‑Anon’s monthly print magazine in English, is chock full of wisdom and experience from members, along with timely information from your World Service Office. Learn how others within our diverse fellowship discovered the program, use the slogans, work the Steps, relate to a Sponsor, resolve group conflicts, rely on a Higher Power, and more. Subscriptions are just $11 per year in the US and $23 in Canada.
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Al‑Anon in National Media
Be on the lookout for the “Dear Abby” newspaper column on July 26, which recommends Al‑Anon.
Many newspapers have either gone entirely digital or include some bonus content available online only. Consider searching their website for the article and, if possible, leave a comment expressing your gratitude for the recommendation. Please protect your anonymity at the level of the internet by not revealing your membership in the program.
Readers of national media items could contact the World Service Office (WSO) for local meeting information. It is always important for groups to provide WSO and all service arm websites with up‑to‑date meeting information, including temporary electronic meeting information, so everyone can help newcomers find a meeting.
Thank you for offering help and hope to families and friends of alcoholics.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Contributing to AFG, Inc.
Is my contribution tax deductible? Will I receive acknowledgment of my contribution? What will my contribution support? For answers to these questions and more, click below.
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The Forum Needs Your Sharings about Our Three Legacies!
Please consider writing about one of the Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, or Twelve Concepts of Service, as your World Service Office receives very few sharings about them. Submissions should range from about 200 to 400 words.
NOTE: Submissions in Spanish or French must be accompanied by an English translation. Submit your articles online; or send them to The Forum, 1600 Corporate Landing Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA 23454‑5617; or to wso@al-anon.org.
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New Topic for the Member Blog
July’s topic is, “Share your experience attending an Al‑Anon International Convention.”
As always, you can also write about Al‑Anon’s three Legacies. This month features Step Seven, Tradition Seven, and Concept Seven.
Sharings on the Member Blog may be used in future Al‑Anon publications.
New topics are being added each month!
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