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From the News'O'Gram Summer 2009
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 |
