WHAT I LEARNED: 1. As current Co-Chair for the 2015 North Florida Area Convention, it was helpful to re-read this guideline because it reminds me that, just like in the program, many have come before me & many will come after me & it will all be ok. 2. My favorite line is: “Understand that…
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CAL – Forum Favorites, Vol. 4 (Item # B-9D)
WHAT I LEARNED: 1. To see the early beginnings of this multi-volume book, we have to go back to an AA event, specifically the International Convention in 1970 where it made its debut as a hardcover book: “Al-Anon’s Favorite Forum Editorials” (item # B-2). (Side note: Al-Anon didn’t start having its own International Conventions until…
CAL – Al-Anon/Alateen Participation in an AA Area Convention (Item # G-7)
WHAT I LEARNED: Because Al-Anon is self-supporting, contributions from AA are considered “outside” & are therefore declined (see Tradition 7). In the case of AA Conventions where there is Al-Anon participation, AA is entitled to keep all monies from Al-Anon registrations, meals, & workshops. However, there is a little note in this guideline that Al-Anon…
CAL – Cooperation Between Al–Anon & AA (Item # G-3)
WHAT I LEARNED: 1. In the spirit of Tradition 6, this guideline answers 11 frequently asked questions that help clarify the difference between affiliation & cooperation between the Al-Anon & AA organizations. It’s basically how not to get our chocolate mixed up with their peanut butter. …Sure the combination of flavors might taste great for some, but…
N. FL Fall Assembly 2013 – Day 2 of 3
WHAT I LEARNED: 1. I don’t have to trust others… I just have to trust my Higher Power. 2. Our wonderful District 6 will be hosting the 2015 North Florida Convention!!!!!! You heard it here first! 📢
N. FL Fall Assembly 2013 – Day 1 of 3
WHAT I LEARNED: 1. Here at the North Florida Fall Assembly, it’s about getting plugged-in! 💻😉 2. The new website is now up for next year’s convention in Daytona Beach – see you there in 2014! 🏖️
N. FL Spring Assembly 2013 – Day 1 of 3
The Gangnam Style horse dance has official made it to Al-Anon’s shores – I never thought I would see that day come! And who knew that the upcoming Convention in September will be having a Drum Circle on Friday night? Apparently I wasn’t the only one that didn’t know this! 2013 N. FL Area Convention…
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