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From the News'O'Gram Summer 2009

Image PreviewNo yellow envelopes, but overwhelming e-mails. I’m trying to “Keep It Simple” and have stacks of e-mail that I sorted according to priority and which needs immediate attention. I have replied to all the important issues and have booked my airline ticket. Again I didn’t dream there was so much to do before the Conference. The 2009 World Service theme is “Embrace the Legacies. Our Spiritual Bridges to Extend the Future”.

 
March 27-29 is the Regional Delegates Meeting in Des Moines, Iowa and I will be sharing on what occurs during the Delegate and Trustee Orientation at the Conference. Betsy C., Cathy B., Juanita C. and I will be attending. So keep us in your prayers.

I provided the Area Assembly with three hand-outs about the most asked questions from the World Service Office.

I'm back from Virginia Beach and what a wonderful Conference it was.  Lots of new information. It was long hours, but they kept us energized.  The trip to World Service Office was awesome.  I'll share more on the Conference at the Area Assembly July 11-12 2009 in Springfield. Enjoy this beautiful spring and I'll see you all at the Assembly.  A big thanks to all for the cards I received while at Conference, and for the "Love Gift” they disappeared fast.  Thanks for letting me serve as your Delegate.

Love in Service
Your Delegate
Marcy M. - Panel 48 ILS



From the News'O"Gram Winter 2008
HOW DIVERSITY CAN BENEFIT AL-ANON     

During the 48th World Service Conference we were told that in 2006 we learned that speaking only one language done not have to limit our ability to perform outreach activities to members who speak other languages. Members were given Passports in 2007 noting the different languages spoken in their Area and were encouraged to communicate with those groups. Bilingual Trustee helped the Conference members practice simple phrases to say “hello” and introduce themselves in Spanish and French. This year the focus was on how diversity can benefit Al-Anon. I know one person in our area that has been helping a Spanish group get started. If there are other groups that need help just let us know. There is literature and information available at World Service Office. We need to invite these diverse groups into our special events and make them feel welcome. It just takes one person to start, but we need the whole area to keep it going.

Take the following questions back to your groups for discussion:
    “How do we increase awareness within fellowship that diversity is an asset?”
    “How do we make members from different cultural background feel valued?”
    “What difficulties has your Area encountered with reaching out to diverse populations and how were they resolved?”
    “What success has your Area had with reaching out to diverse populations?”
    “How can we build bridges to meet the needs of our diverse current and future membership and strengthen the Al-Anon  Family Groups’ foundation of unity?”

Marcy/Delegate   

Last updated on: May 25, 2009