NEW! The Just for Tonight Alateen Bookmark
NEW! The Just for Tonight Alateen Bookmark
In The Loop, News from your WSO

Supporting Al‑Anon Internationally, Part Three


By now, you may have read our two prior posts, “Supporting Al‑Anon Internationally,” Parts One and Two, about our Team North and Team East trips to Europe last year. Since our visits concluded in October 2022, we have held regularly scheduled meetings with over 40 international structures.
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NEW! The Just for Tonight Alateen Bookmark (M‑82) Is Here!


This companion piece to Alateen’s Just for Today and Al‑Anon’s Just for Tonight bookmarks offers Alateen members ideas to help them prepare for a peaceful, restful night. It’s available at your local Literature Distribution Center or the Al‑Anon Online Bookstore for $0.25 US.
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Gratitude Soundtrack


Gratitude is a go‑to tool for many in Al‑Anon at this—or any—time of year. Pausing to listen to our surroundings can increase our feelings of gratitude. What are you listening to today that enhances your attitude of gratitude? The purr of a cat? A gurgling stream? The laughter of a child? And what might you “turn off” so that you can listen more deeply to what brings you joy? Share with us some of the sounds that boost your gratitude.
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New! Holiday Bundle

The "Al‑Anon Relationship Bundle" (K‑73)


Give yourself or someone you care about the gift of Al‑Anon literature on relationships. This $25 US special set includes free shipping in the US, Canada, and Bermuda.
Available as a set for a limited time—through January 2, 2024
The “Al‑Anon Relationship Bundle” (K‑73) includes:  
  • Discovering Choices—Recovery in Relationships (B‑30)
  • Intimacy in Alcoholic Relationships (B‑33) 
  • Living with Sobriety (P‑49)
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Responding to the Disease of Alcoholism


“Accepting that alcoholism is a disease has been tough for me to grasp. I believe it’s true, but sometimes it’s hard to wrap my mind around it. The hardest part to accept is the behavior alcoholism drives...”
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Are You Ready to Welcome Newcomers this Holiday Season? 


The holidays are approaching quickly. For newcomers seeking help at this time of year, please make sure that your group meeting information is correct.
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We Need Your Help… 


To gauge member awareness of certain pieces of Conference Approved Literature, we are asking members to take a brief survey, which will help us here at your World Service Office better meet the needs of our fellowship. The survey takes only a short time to complete, and your feedback is very important to us. Please click below or go to al-anon.org/cal-survey to complete the survey by October 31st , and please share this request with others in your group.
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Last Call for At‑Large Résumés!


The World Service Office (WSO) needs your experience, strength, and hope. Have you considered serving as a Volunteer on a WSO At‑Large Committee? These Committees help provide direction regarding our Conference Approved Literature, major Public Outreach projects, and which sharings to include in The Forum, as well as oversee our annual audit.  
At‑Large members must have at least five years of continuous Al‑Anon experience to serve. Submit your résumé by October 29, 2023.
Submit Your Résumé 

Executive Committee At‑Large Deadline Approaching


Experience Concept Eight in action! Al‑Anon members interested in serving as an At‑Large member of the Executive Committee for the 2024‑2025 service year must submit a completed résumé by Wednesday, November 15, 2023. 
This Committee has been delegated full authority for routine management of Al‑Anon Family Group Headquarters by the Board of Trustees and meets regularly with Staff to ensure fulfillment of our primary spiritual aim. 
To read about duties and qualifications and submit your résumé, click below.
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New Topic for the Member Blog


October’s topic is, “What is your favorite page in all of Al‑Anon’s Conference Approved Literature and why?” As always, you can also write about Al‑Anon’s three Legacies. This month features Step Ten, Tradition Ten, and Concept Ten.
Sharings on the Member Blog may be used in future Al‑Anon publications. 
New topics are being added each month!
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