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The Annual Area Alateen Recertification Is in Progress!

Have you recertified as an AMIAS? Have you verified your Alateen Group Information? The Annual Alateen Recertification deadline for all Alateen groups and Al‑Anon Members Involved in Alateen Service (AMIAS) is June 15! 

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Serve at the World Service Level—Right from Home!

If you are passionate about Conference Approved Literature (CAL), The Forum, public outreach, or finance, At‑Large Committee positions offer the opportunity to connect with other members and be of service to Al‑Anon Family Groups. Positions are one‑year terms, with the opportunity to serve up to six terms.  

Submit your service resume by October 29, 2026, for consideration for 2027 roles.

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Photographs in The Forum

We often receive inquiries regarding the photographs of people featured in our magazines. The Forum, Le lien, and Al‑Anon y Alateen en acción are committed to respecting the anonymity and privacy of our members. Based on Traditions Eleven and Twelve and the spiritual principle of anonymity, Al‑Anon policy does not authorize the publishing of full‑face images of those identified as Al‑Anon or Alateen members, and we adhere to that policy in all of our publications.

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How Valuable Is Our Al‑Anon/Alateen Service Manual (P‑24/27)?

“When I started attending Al‑Anon, I certainly had no idea about the value of our Service Manual. I did not know I could consult it when I had questions about the basics of group meetings, needed clarification about an Al‑Anon policy, wanted to know our Delegate’s role in the World Service Conference, or desired to better understand one of our Concepts of Service. Who knew all that information is contained in our Service Manual? I sure didn’t...”

Read a Selection from the May Forum

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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 can 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 to wso@al‑anon.org, or to The Forum, 1600 Corporate Landing Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA 23454‑5617.

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