In this report:
Office policy
Office statistics
Financial report.
Message From Your Board - December 2022
To all Group Secretaries:
If your group does not have an ISR, please read this message at your Meeting or
highlight the topics for your members.
The Intercom is now available as an online news feed. Same information, new format. Check it out here: https://www.alanonsandiego.org/the-intercom
Let’s get reacquainted with the Intercom”
Did you know there are two versions of the Intercom?
The Public version, found on our website under “Intercom”, which is an abbreviated format:
It doesn’t include Financial and Contribution Reports
It doesn’t include Personal contact information
The other version is a full format; available to all Al-Anon members registered to receive a copy
Submit the “Intercom Subscription Form” if you’re an interested member
Register with the SCWS if you hold a Group position, such as Secretary, ISR, CMA, GR, etc. and you will be added to the distribution list; available via our website.
Doesn’t it just list upcoming events?
There are 3 sections to the Intercom plus flyers:
Pages 1-3: Message from the Board, Office Report, Meeting Changes & Updates and Dates for upcoming Board, ISR and District Meetings are input from the Board and shared by your ISR if your group has one.
Pages 3-last: Calendar of Events, Alateen and District News are information the Group Secretary can choose to announce.
Attachments: Financial and Contribution Reports provide full transparency regarding our financial position; it provides information members may have an interest in, the group Treasurer can verify their group contributions made.
Why do we have an Intercom?
It is one of the suggested functions of an Al-Anon Information Service Intergroup, as outlined in the Al-Anon/Alateen Service Manual 2018, under Al-Anon Information Service (AIS/Intergroups), pg. 66:
Prints and distributes its own newsletter of local Al-Anon/Alateen activities for the groups that support it. (pg. 67)
Alateen at Juvenile Hall is Back!
AMIAS’, we need you! Juvenile Hall in Kearny Mesa has requested we bring back Alateen to their facility. This is great news!
District 75 Report - November 2022
District 75 is comprised of the City of San Diego meetings. There are currently 55 meetings 26 registered Group Reps and 15 or so active Group Reps. Is your meeting getting info about all the happenings with our District County and Area? If not please consider at least attending a meeting, or talking with me, or even getting on my mailing list for info so you can share it with your group. There is so much happening within the Al-Anon program and it can benefit all to learn more. If you have questions, please contact me.
I’m still looking for someone that has some connections to the San Diego Police Department to be able to get permission to place business cards about Al-Anon in the precincts. Do you know someone that can help? Please let me know so we can get this worthwhile project going.Alateen is moving forward again in San Diego County! We now have a connection to the San Diego School District, Grossmont School District as well as Juvenile Hall. Do you know someone that can benefit from the Alateen program? There are numerous AMIAS’ ready and willing to support the Alateen program. Slow, but sure, Alateen is getting more and more teen members. Please let the teens in your life know there are meetings now both online and in person. It is such a benefit to them to learn and understand how it can ensure they learn the importance of our program. So many already have benefited in the past, so let’s get it going again so others can too.I’ve mention this before, but I am finding it might benefit folks to repeat this. Have you been going to the same meeting only, not experiencing other meetings? With all the in person, hybrid and zoom meetings online I strongly suggest you experience some other meetings. It is a chance to see others engage in their program. It is a worthwhile to see other people and experience other meetings … take a little time for yourself and go to the San Diego County website and check out other meetings you can attend. OR, go to the WSO website so you can even find a zoom meeting in other locales.https//www.alanonsandiego.org/
https://al-anon.org/Look for information on our AIS (local office), Area and WSO websites, as well as I will continue to be emailing information to your group’s CMA, as well as your Group Rep (GR) as I receive updates on meetings being face-to-face or hybrid or happenings and events in our community. If your group does not get notices mentioned at your meetings, please inform me.As many groups are starting to meet in person or as hybrid meetings, be sure to report any changes to your meeting at https://www.scws-al-anon.org/alanon-group-registration-records-change-form/ … if you need to know your group number let me know! It is critical we keep our records straight so newcomers can find us. More on electronic meetings and hybrid meetings will forthcoming soon. Have some questions or ideas, please let me know.
One more time, I remind you to check out the book “When I Got Busy, I Got Better.” It’s all about getting active in Service to Al-Anon and how it will affect your personal program. Trust me, it’s true! You will be grateful for all you learn about yourself and the Al-Anon program.
I know my experience, strength and hope will continue to grow and I wish the same for you. Living One Day At A Time, I am super grateful for the lessons I learn to have serenity! I know it wouldn’t be like this if I didn’t have the Al-Anon program and the many friends I have made along the way. I practice all I can so my serenity is not disturbed too much. Doing service for Al-Anon definitely helps me! Is my life sometimes chaotic? Sure … but without all of you I would be a total mess … so thank you all!Our District meeting we anticipate meeting for an in-person get together so we can share, learn a bit more about each other and enjoy. I also want to personally be able to thank all those that assisted me during my 3 year term as District Rep. Let me know if you are interested in attending. Visitors are always welcome! Email or call me to get the info. Hope to see you there!Grateful for Al-Anon and to be of service,
Elaine A. Phone: 619 254 3432 Email: [email protected]
District 72 Report (East & South County) - November 2022
May District Meeting in Person: District 72 will return to meeting in person this month on April 23, 2022. The meeting will be at the Atonement Lutheran Church, 10245 Loma Ranch Drive, Spring Valley, CA 91978. Agenda priorities will be (1) preparing for the May Assembly and (2) decisions regarding hosting a Longtimers’ Event.
Location Changes: Several groups have posted new locations for their meetings that are listed below.
Let it Begin with Me – Meets Mondays 6:00-7:30pm
St. James Lutheran Church, 866 Imperial Beach Blvd.
Imperial Beach, 91932
Freedom from Despair – Meets Wednesday 4:00pm
St. Rose of Lima Office Building
Upstairs, in rear – Benedict Room
District News - November 2022
Dear Members of Al-Anon/Alateen,
We are entering the Holiday Season where the disease of alcoholism is more prevalent. Let us be ready in welcoming newcomers.
Al-Anon has but one purpose: to help families of alcoholics. We do this by practicing the Twelve Steps, by welcoming and giving comfort to families of alcoholics, and by giving understanding and encouragement to the alcoholic.
At District 69 we continue to encourage our members to daily practice the Twelve Steps, Traditions and Concepts in all our affairs that we can be better help the newcomers and keep the meetings healthy for them!
In addition, we encouraged our members to serve their Group and their Service Arms so the harmony of participation and cooperation can be experienced the moment the newcomers enter our rooms. We can provide the ease and comfort we enjoyed when we entered our recovery.
District 69 will be voting November 8 for a new District Representative, Alternate District Representative, Treasurer, Secretary, Alateen Liasion, AIS-Liasion. And, will have new Committee Chairs for the Spotlight on the Steps, Traditions, and Concepts (please see Events for more information). The Al-Anon/Bilingual Writing Workshop Committee will continue as is, but more volunteers are welcome! Please see Events for more information!
Remember to check the below Events Calendar at the end of the report for activities you will want to attend!
As follows is District 69 Report:
GROUPS
All GRs were given the latest draft to the Electronic Meeting Presentation https://www.scws-al-anon.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Elect.-Groups-TF-present.8-17-22.pdfWe continue to encourage all GR-Group Representative or a CMA-Current Mailing Address (If Group has no GR only CMA) that is already paying for insurance or needs insurance, to please REQUEST FOR INSURANCE FORM NOW! For more information read instructions below from the SCWS Insurance Interim Coordinator:“Please go to the REQUEST FOR INSURANCE FORM on the SCWS website “Insurance” page. (You can also find the form under Area Information, then click Insurance on the dropdown menu.) This is where you will fill in the form to request the Certificate. You will need your Group’s WSO identification number; the instructions for finding it are on the Insurance page.
If your Group’s physical location has changed and does not match the information on your original registration, or if you are registering a new GR or Current Mailing Address (CMA), you must complete an Al-Anon Group Records/Group Registration Change Form before your Group can obtain a Certificate. Go to Al-Anon Group Registration / Records Change Form to make those changes.
PLEASE note renewal Certificates will be automatically sent to the facility in October 2022 and you will not have to do anything further. PLEASE be patient as we work out the bumps in the new process
for obtaining a Certificate of Insurance under this new and eagerly anticipated Area insurance policy.
Any questions or comments can be sent to: [email protected].”We continue to encourage all Group Representative (GR), to please register and/or update your Group information at: (https://www.scws-al-anon.org/alanon-group-registration-records-change-form/ ) and join the fun!SERVICE ARMS: AIS-SAN DIEGO/SCWS/WSO
AIS-SAN DIEGO BOARD Appreciation: We appreciate the support District 69 receive, daily, from AIS-San Diego. The 2021-2022 Board has done an admirable job despite all the new challenges that COVID-19 brought along. They promptly adapted a strong presence and overcame all type of difficulties to be there for all newcomers, especially updating continuous electronic meeting changes. This became one of their priority to make sure newcomers new which meetings to attend. Thank you!
Voting Ballots: AIS-San Diego Board sent voting ballots to all ISR to forward to all their Group members to vote at their Homegroup. Deadline: AIS needs to receive your votes by Friday, Nov 11th, 5pm latest!
CAL LITERATURE: We continue to impress all GRs the importance of reading straight from Al-Anon Conference Approved Literature and to buy them from https://www.alanonsandiego.org/literature-1 ALATEENNew Alateen Meeting (Next to an Al-Anon Meeting): North Coast Church on N. Santa Fe Rd., Vista every Monday from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. An Al-Anon meeting meets at the same time in the Fifth-grade classroom! A couple of other important notices:
Elections: Many of the District service members are coming up for election this year! Please consider this great opportunity of expanding your recovery in the position as a DAL (District Alateen Liaison), or other important service position.
Meeting Status: Please keep your meeting status updated, (current So. Cal. electronic meeting list attached),
Outreach: Continue to spread the word about Alateen,and encourage other members to become involved in Alateen Service. Please share applicable, attached information with your group members, DR's, DAL's, CMA's, AIS Offices, and most importantly, our children!!
AMIAS Contact List: District 69 only - Connect with other AMIAS year-round with an updated AMIAS list (attached). Use this list for meeting training, substitute contacts, outreach, or other interactions. Caution: This list is confidential and should only be shared with other AMIAS
Alateen in Schools: Great news! We are starting a couple of high school meetings in D69, North County Coastal San Diego this year, and will need additional AMIAS to assist in the sponsor meeting rotations. Advance registration and additional background checks are necessary, so please reply in a timely manner if you wish to participate.
SCWSAPPRECIATION: Our appreciation to the Board, Committees and volunteers that made it possible to have uninterrupted Assemblies during this unprecedented time of COVID-19 and for providing insurance for all Groups in the Area. INSURANCE: District 69 received the first Spanish request for insurance, immediately they were referred to the SCWS Interim Insurance Coordinator-Thank You!NEW GROUP REPRESENTATIVE ORIENTATION: Scheduled for November 5th on zoom. For more information go here:
https://www.scws-al-anon.org/event/orientation-new-group-representatives-grs-english/NOVEMBER 19 ASSEMBLY: November’s Assembly is just around the corner, please go here for more information https://www.scws-al-anon.org/event/area-assembly-2/ELECTIONS: This is the time that all our service arms need our participation, as this is the key to harmony! We continue to express the importance of our contribution, not only financially, but by serving. You do not have to be perfect, just willing to serve and learn as you go! For more information go here: https://www.scws-al-anon.org/area-service-board/area-world-service-board-election-information/ELECTRONIC MEETINGS: The following link to the Electronic Meeting Presentation was sent to all District 69 GRs for their review and come prepare with questions and comments to the November Assembly https://www.scws-al-anon.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Elect.-Groups-TF-present.8-17-22.pdf
The Interim Insurance Coordinator continues to send emails encouraging all Groups that are currently paying for insurance or need insurance to apply for an Insurance Certificate at REQUEST FOR INSURANCE FORM Any questions or comments can be sent to: [email protected]. All GRs and Al-Anon members can read the Delegate Report here: https://www.scws-al-anon.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/SCWS-WSC-2022-Delegate-Report-AWSC-final-8.20.22.pdfWSO:
Want to inform Professionals about Al-Anon go here: https://al-anon.org/resources-for-professionals/
If you know an Alateen, please send them to https://al-anon.org/newcomers/teen-corner-alateen/
https://al-anon.org/blog/alcohol-addiction-can-have-devastating-effects-on-families/
Al-Anon podcasts are here, please check them out: https://al-anon.org/newcomers/first-steps-al-anon-recovery/
The following AlAnon and Alateen poster designs have been developed specifically for local public outreach. The poster templates can be downloaded and customized with local contact information. They are available in different designs and orientations (vertical or horizontal) that best fit your project. Other sizes and formats are available, please email [email protected] with your desired format. FORUM & SERVICE MANUALTHE FORUM NEEDS OUR HELP! They need your experience of growth through the Steps, Traditions and/or Concepts! Come to the Al-Anon/Alateen Writing Workshop (November 24th) to get help on how to submit your growth! If you want to help but are unsure on how to go about it come (See below under Events).Forum sells are down, please feel free to get one for you or as a gift for someone else at
https://al-anon.org/for-members/members-resources/literature/magazines/forum-magazine-stories/ or https://al-anon.org/?s=Forum&lang=en
Our members continue to buy the service manual and other pertinent literature at https://www.alanonsandiego.org/literature-1 to help with readings during their meeting.
EVENTS: You don’t want to miss!District 69 meeting: 2nd Tuesday (Odd month) Opens at 6:30 pm for GR Support- Meeting starts at 7pm on Zoom link: 395-5 Password: 755000
Spotlight on the Steps, Traditions, and Concepts:Dear Al-Anon Groups,
Is your Group ready to Spotlight on the Steps, Traditions, and Concepts for one month out of 2023?
Please read below and come to the October Hybrid, Just for Today meeting, to have a new spiritual experience!
Groups use Paths to Recovery as the text resource- just for consistency within the initiative. The first week will spotlight the Step of the month.
The second week will spotlight the Tradition of the month.
The third week will spotlight the Concept of the month And, then the Group’s hosting responsibility is complete.
This means that the Group adapts its weekly format— for just three weeks— to accommodate the month the Group chooses. The district will send an easy temporary format/script to follow.
We are doing this for several reasons
To spotlight the Steps, Traditions, and Concepts throughout the year
To offer a new possibility of attending a different meeting
To invoke participation and collaboration among our groups.
To share your experience, strength, and hope with others outside of your home group. The intent is to have members who would like to experience the Steps, Traditions, and Concepts be able to attend a meeting each month with this focus, and to encourage all of us to try something new, whether it be physically or virtually. The Calendar for 2022 is filled, but if you would like to host one or more months for 2023, feel email with the month or months of your Group’s choice at [email protected].
PUBLIC OUTREACH The focus on utilizing social media, to inform the public of what Al-Anon/Alateen is and where they can find us, continues. As soon as we hear from our Service Arm, we will notify you.
Light & love,
Connie G-K
District Representative
Al-Anon Family Groups, District 69
San Diego North County
Cell (760) 277-3405
"12 Steps love oneself...12 Traditions love others...12 Concepts love the world.” Paths to Recovery
https://www.alanonsandiego.org/intercom-newsletters
https://al-anon.org/for-members/members-resources/literature/magazines/forum-magazine-stories/
Want News from the WSO?—Subscribe to “In The Loop” & Be Informed!
https://al-anon.org/for-members/wso/news-from-the-wso/
https://al-anon.org/newcomers/al-anon-faces-alcoholism/District 72 (East & South County
Alateen News - November 2022
"Each Alateen group has but one purpose: To help other teenagers of alcoholics. We do this by practicing the 12 Steps of AA ourselves ..." (Tradition 5).
New Alateen Meetings:
- Thursdays 6:00pm – 7:00pm Seacoast Community Church, Room A-7,
- 1050 Regal Rd, Encinitas, CA. This meeting is in its 4th year of running.
- See flyer attached for more information about this Alateen meeting.
Alateen Meeting Updates:
Monday 7:00pm -8:30pm
Total Sharing Alateen St. Michael by the Sea Episcopal Church 2775 Carlsbad Blvd Carlsbad 92008
A parent must contact the Alateen sponsor for meeting ID and Password. Text Judy B at 760-521-4103
Alateen in Schools
A Taskforce committee to explore the potential of establishing a long term, organized, and sustainable support system for Alateen meetings in middle and/or high school venues in the greater San Diego area and Southern California.
Get involved! Give your Kids a choice! School Professional Contacts Needed:
· Counselors
· Therapists
· Staff and Administration
· County School Board Members
Alateen meeting Sunday nights from 7:00pm-8:15pm. “Free to be me Alateen” Resumed in-person meeting! Concurrent Al-Anon meeting next door. Penasquitos Lutheran Church, 14484 Penasquitos Drive, San Diego CA 92129.
For Teens who care about someone with a problem with Alcohol or Drugs:
North Coast Church
2405 N. Santa Fe Ave.
Vista CA, 92084
2ND Grade Classroom
CMA Cathy Rowan
760-214-0569
If Questions
ALATEEN MEETING
Beginning Monday, October 10, 6:30pm-7:30pm
North Coast Church
2405 North Santa Fe Ave.
Vista CA, 92084
Meetings Needing Support & Updates
Stepping Up in AFG Group are making a change to our meeting on Monday at 5:30pm. We will be meeting in person and Via zoom (Hybrid Meeting): The location is Poway Alano Club Suite A, 13939 Poway Rd, Poway, CA 92064. Behind the Farmers Building on the ground floor. We will be following all State guidelines including wearing masks and social distancing. Zoom ID: 273 857 429 Password: 093459
The Serenity on Sunday in person meeting needs support. On Sunday at 4:00pm. Mission San Luis Rey Pablo Tac Hall. 4198 Mission Ave Oceanside CA 92057. Turn into Mission property and go to the left. Follow the road to the west end of the property. Pablo Tac Hall is a little white building. Parking is in front of retreat center.AFG Recovering Adult Child. Wednesday at 7:00pm. District 72. St John Of The Cross Catholic School 8086 Broadway Lemon Grove, CA 91945. Meeting Temporarily on Zoom. Zoom ID: 820 8843 9289 Password: hope4today
Sunday Serenity Social. District 69. This meeting will be on summer hiatus from Sunday June 12, 2022, through September 4, 2022. We will resume regular meetings starting Sunday, September 11, 2022, at 9:00am. Spring Creek Park, Melrose Street, Oceanside, CA 92057.
Monday Night Escondido Oasis Meeting 6:00pm. We will be meeting back in person. Handicap access. This facility is not available on Holidays that fall on a Monday. Family, Friends and Observers welcome. Spoken: English. Contact name: Jeanne S. 760-580-9280, Debbie L: 760-703-1872. We normally meet at Neighborhood Health care facility 425 North Date Street Escondido CA 92025.Keep it Simple Newcomers Meeting AFG. Sunday 6:00pm. Hope United Methodist Church 16550 Bernardo Heights Pkwy, San Diego, CA 92128. Meeting in person. Room J5, southwest corner of the property.IMPORTANT REQUEST:
AMIAS and other interested folks, be advised that Juvenile Hall has requested we again start Alateen meetings at their facility. We are in need of females, males and Spanish speaking Amias. The meeting will be in Kearny Mesa. Laurine, has agreed to coordinate as much as possible to get this started again. If you are interested please contact her at [email protected] or call 858-733-0111 (voicemail or text) for further details. Please consider this worthy outreach! Thank You, ElaineNew address for meeting:
San Carlos Serenity AFG
5651 Water Street
La Mesa, CA 91942
The meeting has gone live and hybrid for now.
Our meeting also has Babysitting and is wheelchair accessible, restrooms and parking availability. Zoom ID: 859 2298 0426 Password: SCSAFG
Clairemont Clearview AFG is requesting support. We meet Monday mornings at 10:30am via Zoom. This is a discussion meeting. The first Monday of the month is the tradition of the month. The second meeting of the month is the step of the month. This was one of the meetings at The Serenity Shop. We have not transitioned to in-person meetings. Thank you for your support. Zoom ID: 608 257 4304 Password: Unity 103
Monday Night Keep It Simple AFG needs support. We meet on Monday nights at 7:00pm-8:00pm. District 75. This is an Online zoom meeting. Good recovery and good people. Zoom ID: 776 364 418 Password: 413829
Friday Night Courage. 8:00pm-9:00pm. District 72. Needs Support. Zoom ID: 872 224 682 Password 824 697
On 10/3/22. Parents AFG of North County. District 69. Time changes for parent meeting from 7:30pm-8:30pm to 7:00pm-8:00pm. Location name: Aurora Behavioral Health 11878 Avenue of Industry, San Diego, CA 92128.
AFG Literature Study Paths to Recovery AFG. District 69. Paths to Recovery AFG Literature Study is requesting support. This AFG meets every Tuesday at 4:00pm via Zoom. We are currently reading. “Opening our Hearts, transforming our losses” Thank You for your support. Zoom ID: 405 294 2758 Password: 1430102 Fun, Fellowship & Service Opportunities!! – The San Diego AFG Speakers Meeting, which meets the first Saturday of each month, 6:30-8:00PM, will be rotating service positions at the end of 2022. The meeting location is at the La Mesa Adult Enrichment Center, 8450 La Mesa Blvd., 91942. The open positions will are: Speaker Coordinator, Secretary, and Hospitality coordinator. If you are interested in learning more about these positions, contact Vickie I. @ (cell) 619-885-6888. All Al-Anon members are welcome! “Service in Al-Anon allows us to stretch ourselves and to practice the Al-Anon principles while we connect with others with whom we can be ourselves”, How Al-Anon works…, page 102. Please read this announcement at your meetings.