Message From Your Board

Dear Al-Anon Friends,

I am excited that Laura H. will continue to work with the AIS Board on a contract basis, supporting Rina as she takes over office management responsibilities. On behalf of the board, I’d like to thank Laura for her excellent work keeping the office running smoothly during the past several years, especially during the COVID pandemic - a particularly unique moment for all of us.

Several AIS Office Board members will complete their two-year service terms in December 2024. If you have been an ISR, a GR, or in the Al-Anon program for at least two years, please consider standing for a board position. You can find position descriptions on the SD AIS website under RESOURCES, or you can contact Dan B, our Historian and Nominations Chair, for more information. The board oversees the activities of our SD AIS Office - which also acts as our local Literature Distribution Center - to ensure information is always available for those who need the support of Al-Anon and Alateen.

Thank you for allowing me to be of service!

Cindi H, Board Chair

Area News

District meetings and DR contact information can be found online:

District 69: https://www.alanonsandiego.org/district-69

District 72: https://www.alanonsandiego.org/district-72

District 75: https://www.alanonsandiego.org/district-75

District map: https://www.alanonsandiego.org/district-map

ISR Page https://www.alanonsandiego.org/isr

AISL Page https://www.alanonsandiego.org/aisl

San Diego ISR Board Alateen https://www.alanonsandiego.org/latest-news-reports

Service Board / ISR / District Meetings

Al-Anon Service Board Meeting – 2nd Saturday of every month

Next Meeting: July 13, 2024, 9am Zoom ID 752 699 5666 Passcode EJH6dK

ISR - 2nd Saturday of every odd-numbered month

Next Meeting: July 13, 2024, 10:30am

Zoom ID 752 699 5666 Passcode EJH6dK

GET THE LATEST AND GREATEST ISR INFORMATION: www.alanonsandiego.org/isr

District 69 Meeting – 2nd Tuesday of every odd-numbered month

Next Meeting: July 9, 2024, 7pm

In-person and on Zoom –Palomar Universal Unitarian Fellowship, 1600 Buena Vista Drive, Vista, 92081 – Hybrid Meeting – On Zoom at Zoom ID 395 556 4737 Passcode 755000

District 72 Meeting – 4th Saturday of every even-numbered month

Next Meeting: June 29, 2024, 10am Meeting in person at Atonement Lutheran Church, 10245 Loma Rancho Drive, Spring Valley, and on Zoom at Zoom ID 873 7462 1618 Passcode 702639 Contact Randy B [email protected]

District 75 Meeting – 3rd Monday of every odd-numbered month

Next Meeting: July 15, 2024, 6:30pm

Zoom ID 822 4085 1324 Passcode 75

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82240851324?pwd=QUJMaFp1Tmx0RHlaMzVmVjVNL2lrUT09

Message From Your Board

Dear Al-Anon Friends,

Thank you to those who joined us in person at the San Diego County AIS office for our annual Birthday Celebration. It was wonderful to see so many Al-Anon members in person. We thank everyone who supported this annual fundraising event with generous donations!

We’ve received a few questions about meeting conduct recently. In keeping with Al-Anon’s Traditions and Concepts, it is up to each group to determine the best meeting format for their group. Electronic meetings have unique challenges and the WSO is working with the GRs of electronic groups to determine the way forward. I encourage all meetings to have a GR and an ISR. These positions can provide support and information as a group considers options and solutions for various situations. Whether in an in-person or electronic group, knowledge-based decision-making (KBDM) is always helpful in business meeting discussions. You can find group and meeting resources and guidelines in the 2022-2025 Al-Anon/Alateen Service Manual on the WSO website: https://al-anon.org/or by visiting https://www.alanonsandiego.org/. Service is the heart of Al-Anon/Alateen, and we appreciate hearing from you.

I am grateful to all my fellow board members, the dedicated volunteers who support our events and office, the staff who keep our local office functioning smoothly, and all our San Diego Al-Anon and Alateen members.

Thank you for the opportunity to be of service!

Cindi H., Board Chair

Area News

District meetings and DR contact information can be found online:

District 69: https://www.alanonsandiego.org/district-69

District 72: https://www.alanonsandiego.org/district-72

District 75: https://www.alanonsandiego.org/district-75

District map: https://www.alanonsandiego.org/district-map

ISR Page https://www.alanonsandiego.org/isr

AISL Page https://www.alanonsandiego.org/aisl

San Diego ISR Board Alateen https://www.alanonsandiego.org/latest-news-reports

Service Board / ISR / District Meetings

Al-Anon Service Board Meeting – 2nd Saturday of every month

Next Meeting: June 8, 2024, 9am

Zoom ID 752 699 5666 Passcode EJH6dK

ISR - 2nd Saturday of every odd-numbered month

Next Meeting: July 13, 2024, 10:30am

Zoom ID 752 699 5666 Passcode EJH6dK

District 69 Meeting – 2nd Tuesday of every odd-numbered month

Next Meeting: July 9, 2024, 7pm

In-person and on Zoom –Palomar Universal Unitarian Fellowship, 1600 Buena Vista Drive, Vista, 92081 – Hybrid Meeting – On Zoom at Zoom ID 395 556 4737 Passcode 755000

District 72 Meeting – 4th Saturday of every even-numbered month

Next Meeting: June 29, 2024, 10am Meeting in person at Atonement Lutheran Church, 10245 Loma Rancho Drive, Spring Valley, and on Zoom at Zoom ID 873 7462 1618 Passcode 702639

Contact Randy B [email protected]

District 75 Meeting – 3rd Monday of every odd-numbered month

Next Meeting: May 20, 2024, 6:30pm

Zoom ID 822 4085 1324 Passcode 75

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82240851324?pwd=QUJMaFp1Tmx0RHlaMzVmVjVNL2lrUT09

Message From Your Board

Dear Al-Anon Friends,

I look forward to seeing you at the San Diego County AIS Office for our annual Birthday Celebration fundraising event on May 25, 2024, from 1pm to 4pm. In addition to fellowship and a fabulous cake, we will have three speakers (Al-Anon, Alateen, and Spanish-speaking Al-Anon) sharing their experiences, strengths, and hopes. Plus, the office will be open for literature sales.

On behalf of our board, we again ask everyone to consider participating in service above the group level. Service is the heart of Al-Anon, and we need your voice at the table. If your Group does not have a GR or an ISR, please discuss this in your next business meeting and encourage participation.

Thank you for supporting your San Diego office,

Cindi H, Board Chair

Area News

District meetings and DR contact information can be found online:

District 69: https://www.alanonsandiego.org/district-69

District 72: https://www.alanonsandiego.org/district-72

District 75: https://www.alanonsandiego.org/district-75

District map: https://www.alanonsandiego.org/district-map

ISR Page https://www.alanonsandiego.org/isr

AISL Page https://www.alanonsandiego.org/aisl

San Diego ISR Board Alateen https://www.alanonsandiego.org/latest-news-reports

Service Board / ISR / District Meetings

Al-Anon Service Board Meeting – 2nd Saturday of every month

Next Meeting: April 13, 2024, 9am

Zoom ID 752 699 5666 Passcode EJH6dK

ISR - 2nd Saturday of every odd-numbered month

Next Meeting: May 11, 2024, 10:30am

Zoom ID 752 699 5666 Passcode EJH6dK

District 69 Meeting – 2nd Tuesday of every odd-numbered month

Next Meeting: May 14, 2024, 7pm

In-person and on Zoom –Palomar Universal Unitarian Fellowship, 1600 Buena Vista Drive, Vista, 92081 – Hybrid Meeting – On Zoom at Zoom ID 395 556 4737 Passcode 755000

District 72 Meeting – 4th Saturday of every even-numbered month

Next Meeting: April 27, 2024, 10am Meeting in person at Atonement Lutheran Church, 10245 Loma Rancho Drive, Spring Valley, and on Zoom at Zoom ID 873 7462 1618 Passcode 702639 Contact Randy B [email protected]

District 75 Meeting – 3rd Monday of every odd-numbered month

Next Meeting: March 18, 2024, 6:30pm

Zoom ID 822 4085 1324 Passcode 75

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82240851324?pwd=QUJMaFp1Tmx0RHlaMzVmVjVNL2lrUT09

Message From Your Board

Dear Al-Anon Friends,

Thank you for your continued support of the Al-Anon Area Information Service (AIS) Office Board. We strive to support the San Diego Al-Anon and Alateen community by having Conference Approved Literature available and maintaining an accessible AIS office where members feel supported and welcomed. Our website is constantly updated with meeting information and resources. In fact, did you know ...

... our website includes a Google Translate button in the upper left-hand corner to translate the website into Spanish?

... there are dedicated Alateen resources available on the website?

... the Intercom is available for free? It lists upcoming special events, speaker meetings, meeting updates, and more. Please encourage your Al-Anon and Alateen friends to sign up.

Be sure to check out our website at WWW.ALANONSANDIEGO.ORG.

Next, mark your calendars to join us at the San Diego County AIS Office for our annual Birthday Celebration fundraising event on May 25, 2024, from 1pm to 4pm. Three speakers (Al-Anon, Alateen, and Spanish-speaking Al-Anon) will share their experiences, strengths, and hopes. The office will be open for literature sales, and we will have two birthday cakes! We hope to see you there.

Finally, please consider participating in service above the group level. Service is the heart of Al-Anon, and we need your voice at the table. If your Group does not have a GR or an ISR, please discuss this in your next business meeting and encourage participation.

Thank you for supporting your San Diego office!

Cindi H, Board Chair

Area News

District meetings and DR contact information can be found online:

District 69: https://www.alanonsandiego.org/district-69

District 72: https://www.alanonsandiego.org/district-72

District 75: https://www.alanonsandiego.org/district-75

District map: https://www.alanonsandiego.org/district-map

ISR Page https://www.alanonsandiego.org/isr

AISL Page https://www.alanonsandiego.org/aisl

San Diego ISR Board Alateen https://www.alanonsandiego.org/latest-news-reports

Service Board / ISR / District Meetings

Al-Anon Service Board Meeting – 2nd Saturday of every month

Next Meeting: April 13, 2024, 9am

Zoom ID 752 699 5666 Passcode EJH6dK

ISR - 2nd Saturday of every odd-numbered month

Next Meeting: May 11, 2024, 10:30am

Zoom ID 752 699 5666 Passcode EJH6dK

District 69 Meeting – 2nd Tuesday of every odd-numbered month

Next Meeting: May 14, 2024, 7pm

In-person and on Zoom –Palomar Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (PUUF), 1600 Buena Vista Drive, Vista – Hybrid Meeting – On Zoom at Zoom ID 395 556 4737 Passcode 755000

District 72 Meeting – 4th Saturday of every even-numbered month

Next Meeting: April 27, 2024, 9:30am Meeting in person at Atonement Lutheran Church, 10245 Loma Rancho Drive, Spring Valley, and on Zoom at Zoom ID 873 7462 1618 Passcode 702639 Contact Randy B [email protected]

District 75 Meeting – 3rd Monday of every odd-numbered month

Next Meeting: March 18, 2024, 6:30pm

Zoom ID 822 4085 1324 Passcode 75

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82240851324?pwd=QUJMaFp1Tmx0RHlaMzVmVjVNL2lrUT09

Message From Your Board

Dear Al-Anon Friends,

Our AIS Office Assistant, Rina, will celebrate her one-year work anniversary on March 21st. If you have a chance, please take a moment to thank Rina — we are grateful for her excellent work in helping the office run smoothly!

Thank you to all those involved in the recent “GleeAnon” Musical fundraising event. It was fun and highly entertaining and truly showcased the talents of many of our Al-Anon friends. Thank you to everyone who contributed and to everyone who showed up to enjoy the show.

And, speaking of events, please SAVE THE DATE for the AIS Office’s annual Birthday Celebration fundraising event on May 25, 2024. A flyer with full details is available.

Finally, please encourage all groups to participate in the San Diego Service Area by having a Group Representative AND a dedicated Information Service Representative (ISR). Service is the heart of Al-Anon, and we need your voice at the table. If your group does not have an ISR, please talk about this in your next business meeting and encourage participation.

Thank you for supporting the San Diego office!

Cindi H, Board Chair

Area News

District meetings and DR contact information can be found online:

District 69: https://www.alanonsandiego.org/district-69

District 72: https://www.alanonsandiego.org/district-72

District 75: https://www.alanonsandiego.org/district-75

District map: https://www.alanonsandiego.org/district-map

ISR Page https://www.alanonsandiego.org/isr

AISL Page https://www.alanonsandiego.org/aisl

San Diego ISR Board Alateen https://www.alanonsandiego.org/latest-news-reports

Service Board / ISR / District Meetings

Al-Anon Service Board Meeting – 2nd Saturday of every month

Next Meeting: February 10, 2024, 9am

Zoom ID 752 699 5666 Passcode EJH6dK

ISR - 2nd Saturday of every odd-numbered month

Next Meeting: March 9, 2024, 10:30am

Zoom ID 752 699 5666 Passcode EJH6dK

District 69 Meeting – 2nd Tuesday of every odd-numbered month

Next Meeting: March 12, 2024, 7pm

In-person and on Zoom – In person at Lakeview Mobile Estates Clubhouse, 809 Discovery Street, San Marcos, 92078 – We'd love to see you there! – On Zoom at Zoom ID 395 556 4737 Passcode 755000

District 72 Meeting – 4th Saturday of every even-numbered month

Next Meeting: February 24, 2024, 10 am Meeting in person at Atonement Lutheran Church, 10245 Loma Rancho Drive, Spring Valley, and on Zoom at Zoom ID 873 7462 1618 Passcode 702639

District 75 Meeting – 3rd Monday of every odd-numbered month

Next Meeting: March 18, 2024, 6:30pm

Zoom ID 822 4085 1324 Passcode 75

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82240851324?pwd=QUJMaFp1Tmx0RHlaMzVmVjVNL2lrUT09

Message From Your Board

Dear Al-Anon Friends,

We are excited to announce the upcoming GleeAnon Al-Anon Musical - a fundraising event supporting our San Diego County Al-Anon Information Service Office (SDC AISO). This event occurs on February 24, 2024, at 7:00 PM in Del Mar. Details are outlined in the Calendar of Events below and the attached flyer. Please join us for an evening of fun, fellowship, and surprises!

The SDC AISO board would like to encourage all San Diego service area groups to participate in decisions impacting the local office and its outreach efforts by having a dedicated Information Service Representative (ISR). ISRs are the conduit for information between the SDC AISO board and your Group. If your Group does not have an ISR, please discuss this in your next business meeting and encourage participation. The commitment is only 90 minutes six times a year on a Saturday morning. We need valuable input from the Groups and hope to see more ISRs at the March 9, 2024 meeting.

Thank you for supporting the San Diego office!

Cindi H., Interim Chair

SD AIS Board

Area News

District meetings and DR contact information can be found online:

District 69: https://www.alanonsandiego.org/district-69

District 72: https://www.alanonsandiego.org/district-72

District 75: https://www.alanonsandiego.org/district-75

District map: https://www.alanonsandiego.org/district-map

ISR Page https://www.alanonsandiego.org/isr

AISL Page https://www.alanonsandiego.org/aisl

San Diego ISR Board Alateen https://www.alanonsandiego.org/latest-news-reports

Service Board / ISR / District Meetings

Al-Anon Service Board Meeting – 2nd Saturday of every month

Next Meeting: February 10, 2024, 9am

Zoom ID 752 699 5666 Passcode EJH6dK

ISR - 2nd Saturday of every odd-numbered month

Next Meeting: March 9, 2024, 10:30am

Zoom ID 752 699 5666 Passcode EJH6dK

District 69 Meeting – 2nd Tuesday of every odd-numbered month

Next Meeting: March 12, 2024, 7pm

In-person and on Zoom – In person at Lakeview Mobile Estates Clubhouse, 809 Discovery Street, San Marcos, 92078 – We'd love to see you there! – On Zoom at Zoom ID 395 556 4737 Passcode 755000 Contact Annah H (760)573-0760

District 72 Meeting – 4th Saturday of every month except for May, November, and December

Next Meeting: February 24, 2024, 9:30am Meeting in person at Atonement Lutheran Church, 10245 Loma Rancho Drive, Spring Valley, and on Zoom at Zoom ID 836 1416 1990 Passcode 742642

District 75 Meeting – 3rd Monday of every odd-numbered month

Next Meeting: March 18, 2024, 6:30pm

Zoom ID 822 4085 1324 Passcode 75

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82240851324?pwd=QUJMaFp1Tmx0RHlaMzVmVjVNL2lrUT09

Message From Your Board

Dear San Diego County Al-Anon Members,

Happy New Year - and welcome to 2024! I’d like to thank the following members who are stepping down fromthe Board after completing several years of service: Kelly SH (Ex-Officio), Kristen S (Office Chair) and Hilda A (Spanish Liaison). We are truly grateful for their service.

Moving forward, there are several changes on the Board (as noted above in the 2024 Service Board List). In addition to those members who continue to serve in their current roles, several new board members were elected by the ISRs at the November 2023 meeting. And, because there were not enough candidates to fill all the open Board positions, at the January meeting, the Board appointed four members to fill those roles on an interim basis - Chair, Treasurer, Web Coordinator, and Spanish Liaison. We are grateful to all those who have stepped up for Board service.

Kudos also to the fabulous team who keep everything on track, on time and moving forward at the San Diego Al-Anon/Alateen Information Service office. Thank you to Rina (Office Assistant), to Steph (IT) and to Laura H (Interim Office Manager). I look forward to working with the Board and this great administrative team throughout the coming year.

Finally, there are two important events coming up (please see flyers for full details):

• Southern California World Service Area’s Sharing of Service Workshop on Saturday, January 20th from 9AM to 4PM. Tom Coffey, Associate Director of Literature at the WSO will be the featured speaker and the workshop is a great way to meet new friends while learning about opportunities for service. This is an on-line event with Spanish translation.

• Our very own GleeAnon takes place Saturday, February 24. This fundraising event supports the San Diego Al-Anon/Alateen Information Service (SD AIS) office and Public Outreach. Please join us and have some laughs while supporting local outreach!

To all of you - thank you for supporting the San Diego AIS Board and Office through your service and your individual and group contributions!

“By giving something back, I give thanks for what I’ve received, and in giving thanks for what I’ve received, I make room to receive more.” - When I Got Busy, I Got Better

Cindi H., Interim Chair

SD AIS Board

Area News

District meetings and DR contact information can be found online:

• District 69: https://www.alanonsandiego.org/district-69

• District 72: https://www.alanonsandiego.org/district-72

• District 75: https://www.alanonsandiego.org/district-75

• District map: https://www.alanonsandiego.org/district-map

• ISR Page: https://www.alanonsandiego.org/isr

• AISL Page: https://www.alanonsandiego.org/aisl

• San Diego ISR Board Alateen: https://www.alanonsandiego.org/latest-news-reports