2009 - Austin Al-Anon
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1. A gt District 6 Newsletter 8 AL ANON REGISTRATION GROUP RECORDS CHANGE FORM 1 WSO I D Number HOU District Number OOU Area Name KUO Abbreviation 2 Status U New U Change J Inactive 4 Not Sure If Registered 3 Group Focus U Regular Al Anon 2 Parents 2 Men U Women Check only one J Al Anon Adult Children LGBT 4 Changes 2 Current Mailing 4 Mtg Place U Mtg Day 2 Mtg Time Check all that apply Address CMA 2 Group Name UGR Contact 5 Group Type U Closed U Open 6 Special Needs J Babysitting WU Handicap Access 4 Signing ASL 4 Limited Access Language Spoken ITIITI 4 Mailing Language U Special Instructions i e use back door etc 7 Special Meetings J Beginners Q Introductory See Beginners Meetings and Introductory Meetings in current A Anon Alateen Service Manual P24 27 8 Current Mailing Address All WSO mail for the group is sent to this address Name COCO AA AAA T Street PO Box City PTT TT TT TTT TTT Tt TT State Province a Zip Postal Code LI IIIT IIIT TIT ITT Couto TTT TIT IT TIT T IT Phone Number T E Mail PTT TT II III III II II FI 11 9 Group name 10 Meeting Place 11 Meeting la City State Province _ PTT TT Zip Postal Code SCE Country 12 No of Members TT 13 Day Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Time J L EL AM PM 14 Contacts WSO refers newcomers and visitors to these members for information about your meeting First N2. una mayor a simple La moci n recibi un Segundo y la moci n pas con una oposici n Kay C pas lista Los nuevos Oficiales y Coordinadores elegidos por los Representantes de Grupo son Representante de Distrito Shelly S Alterna Representante de Distrito Paula H Si Ud quiere informaci n en espafiol por favor com niquese con ella Secretaria Cindy C Tesorera Kay C Archivos Dolores F Literatura Forum Rosa A Editor del Boletin Informativo Tom B Coordinador de Alcance al P blico Norte Coy C Sur Jane A Coordinador de Alateen Steve J ASUNTOS NUEVOS Steve J dijo que el horario de reuniones en el Texas Web site no es correcto El se comunic con el Amo del web para ver si es posible mostrar el m s reciente horario en el Web site Steve J tambi n nos inform que Tricare compa a de aseguranza para el servicio militar ha reconocido los beneficios de Alcoh licos An nimos y Al Anon en su bolet n informativo militar No usen los registros viejos del Grupo Por favor usen los registros nuevos que est n el la Red Web site de los miembros District 6 Newsletter ED Reembolsos a los Grupos para la Reuni n de Distrito El Distrito paga 50 para el lugar de la reuni n y cosas necesarias para la reuni n como caf y t etc Traducci n al espa ol del Bolet n Informativo Se discutieron la traducci n de varias partes del Bolet n Informativo para los grupos hispa
3. was Secretary pro tem Minutes were approved as printed in the District Newsletter Reports Officers reports Coordinator reports and Group reports See individual reports Elections Sissy motioned that the voting be by simple majority The motion was seconded The motion passed one opposition Kay C called roll The new officers and coordinators elected by the GR are as follows District Representative Shelly S Alt District Representative Paula H Secretary Cindy C Treasurer Kay C Archivist Dolores F Literature Forum Rosa A Newsletter Editor Tom B Public Outreach Coordinator North Coy C South Jane A Alateen Liaison Coordinator Steve J New Business Steve J brought to the group s attention that the meeting schedule on the Texas website is incorrect He has contacted the webmaster to see if the most current schedule may be posted Steve J also reported that Tricare military health care has recognized the benefit of AA and Al Anon in their military newsletter Do Not Use the Old Group Forms Use the new ones available on the internet Reimbursement to Groups for the District Meeting The District pays up to 50 00 for a meeting site sundry items needed for the meeting coffee and tea Spanish Translation of the Newsletter Discussion was held about translating certain parts of the Newsletter for the Spanish Groups Tom and Paula will handle this item Subscriptions for the
4. 263 01 J Page 4 District 6 Newsletter A ARCHIVIST As I complete my term of service as District Archivist I look back and see how quickly the time has passed Our program encourages service and emphasizes its importance both to us and to our overall fellowship For me encouragement to serve came first from my group and especially my GR Then I read about service in our literature and heard speakers share how it had changed their outlooks and their lives When I finally linked arms and then started meeting with my sponsor I often heard the Al Anon program teaches us to become willing to serve With the help of my Higher Power the God of my understanding I learned to become willing to serve first as a GR for my home group That got me started attending district meetings assemblies and even the All Texas Conference I then became willing to serve as District 6 Archivist and have found that this service position has instilled in me a deeper understanding of the history of Al Anon I also have more appreciation for the great gift and legacy handed down to our generation by those wonderful women and men who defined both AA and Al Anon wrote our wonderful literature and served at all of the various links of service that binds this great fellowship together in love and unity Serving has helped me to move beyond the bounds of my own self It has helped me to grow as a person and it has made
5. am content with the fact that I will never be perfect I laugh more and people tell me I look less stressed I no longer beat myself up whenI make mistakes Although some of my old and newer character defects are still with me I know that I can be more serene if I have faith in God and allow Him to control my life I find solace through daily reading of Al Anon literature connecting with my Higher Power and through the fellowship of the program Our family has experienced much healing in the last four years thanks to the miracle of the Al Anon and A A programs We are together again literally under one roof and our reunion would not have been possible without the love and peace of the program Paula H A District 6 Newsletter Reuni n del distrito El 17 de enero Unity AFG 617 Clifford Street Living Faith AA Club Llame Judy W PETICION ESPECIAL Habr una reunion ya en progreso hasta 8 15 por eso comenzamos a las ocho y media Por favor entre en silencio y firme el registro DIRECCIONES Del Sur por I 35 Siga I 35 hacia el norte hasta llegar a Ben White Hwy 290 Tome la salida 230 y doble a la izquierda en la calle Ben White debajo de la carretera Cruce Congress y tome la salida South First Street Doble a la izquierda en South First Pase por el primer sem foro Radam y busque la siguiente calle a la derecha Clifford Doble a la derecha y siga el camino hacia la izquierda hasta llegar a
6. attend a district meeting Eight or nine months later it was time to select a new Group Representative Dean Rita M a long time member of the group and several others cajoled me into agreeing to be their new Group Representative Much later I learned that this was a classic way to begin Al Anon service J Page 6 Anderson Mill AFG 7 30 p m Northland AFG in Austin 8 p m Freedom to Recover AFG in Round Rock 8 00 p m Wimberley AFG in Wimberley eating starts at 7 00 p m amp speaker meeting starts at 8 00 p m Georgetown AFG 8 p m Al anon amp AA speaker Potluck dinner is at 7 p m Editor s Note If I don t have your days amp times correct please let me know Thank you District 6 Memories They knew I had agreed to do it when I asked What would I need to do In that reluctant tone I was beginning the most rewarding personal growth period of my Al Anon journey Soon thereafter I went to my second district meeting as a new GR in the AA room at Northland Pat E chaired the meeting as the outgoing District Representative At one point all of us new GRs gathered around a table in the corner of the room to elect one of us as the new DR There were six or eight of us sitting at the table trying to determine who would serve as DR All of us seemed unwilling or felt unprepared to be a DR When I was asked I protested This is only my second district meeting Finally Marilyn V of Killeen agreed
7. hasta que termine el papeleo Pero aqu est mi reportaje final como su Representante de Distrito Despu s de la publicaci n del ultimo bolet n informativo tuvimos una reunion del distrito y elegimos nuevos oficiales del distrito y coordinadores para 2009 2011 Felicitaciones a todos los elegidos y a todos que dec an que quer an servir Es verdad que Al Anon necesita nuevos miembros para crecer pero tambi n es verdad que necesitamos gente que quieren servir para que todos nosotros recibamos informaci n y para mantenernos unidos Estoy orgulloso que el Distrito Seis tenga tantos miembros que quieren servir Me gustar a especialmente reconocer a los oficiales de 2006 2008 Shelley S Lizz S Linda M Lori L Cindy C Carolon G Kay C Millie F y Steve S Me alegra mucho tambi n que muchas personas hayan dicho que quieren servir como oficiales y coordinadores en la asemblea del oto o en Tyler El Distrito Seis tendr muchos representantes en el Comit de Servicio Mundial de Zona con Shelley S como nuestra Representante del Distrito Pat E y Bill H delegados anteriores y Kay C como la nueva Coordinadora del Web site Es posible que Uds hayan o do de unos dificultades recientes con el Web site de Texas pero despu s de trabajar con Kay este a o estoy seguro que todos los problemas se resuelven Busque la lista de todos los oficiales y coordinadores en la siguiente edici n del bolet n informativo de la Zona The Bea
8. it is my final report to you as your District Representative Since the last newsletter we ve had a district meeting and elections of new district officers and coordinators for the 2009 2011 term My congratulations to those who were elected and indeed to everyone who indicated a willingness to serve It is true that our fellowship needs new members to grow but it is also true that we need the willingness of members to accept service positions in order for us all to stay informed and connected I am proud that District Six has so many members who are willing I d especially like to acknowledge those who were elected to district service positions in 2005 and honored their commitment to serve the entire three year term from 2006 2008 Shelly S Lizz S Linda M Lori L Cindy C and Carolon G In addition I appreciate those who came forward and filled the remainder of the terms of those who had to step down Kay C Millie F and Steve S I am encouraged as well by the number of people willing to stand for service positions at our Fall Area Assembly in Tyler District Six will continue to be well represented on the Area World Service Committee with Shelly S as our District Representative Pat E and Bill H as past delegates and Kay C as the new Area Web Site Coordinator You may have heard something about recent difficulties with the Texas State Web Site but after working with Kay this past year I am confident thos
9. me more sensitive to those around me who share my joys and struggles Thank you for letting me serve as your District Archivist For those who may be considering this service position let me say that it is not difficult The Archivist is concerned with preserving and organizing historical Al Anon and Alateen material so that it is available to the membership and potential researchers You just need a little space in your home for the materials and a way to bring any items you wish to the District meetings for display Yours in service Linda M District 6 Archivist PUBLIC OUTREACH NORTH Steve and I did the annual Hooray for Health Kids Health Fair in July It was well attended and we handed out a lot of schedules Alateen notices and pamphlets A Spanish speaking member joined us again and was a great asset The pamphlets I had left over I gave to the family abuse shelter again along with a rack to keep them on Steve and I will have an Al Anon Alateen table at the Providence Health Center annual employee Health Fair It will be at the end of October on Thursday October 30 from 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m I received a shipment of the Outreach Forum and will have them available at the Health Fair I will also be distributing them in the Waco area In loving service Cindy PUBLIC OUTREACH SOUTH No report at this time ALATEEN COORDINATOR S REPORT SPONSOR S CORNER 10 18 08 Greetings All When was the las
10. meeting of the month The first of these will be October 31 We meet on Friday nights at 7 00 p m at Red River Church located at Red River and 45 Street in Austin Sissy S HOT AFG Attendance on Monday at the 7 00 p m meeting is up A more in depth study of the steps using Paths to Recovery takes place on at least two Mondays each month Attendance at the Saturday 9 00 a m meeting is low At our last business meeting all service positions were filled Steve J Northland AFG Our Monday night newcomer s meeting at 8 00 PM is filled to the brim with old timers and newcomers a great combination Our group recently made a donation of new literature including an assortment of books and pamphlets to the Al Anon group in Surfside They lost everything from their meeting place to their collection basket during hurricane Ike This group is truly starting again from scratch and we are grateful we were able to make such a donation In gratitude and service Elaine D GR Killeen AFG Recently we have had a number of newcomers who have chosen to return more than to one meeting Also we have been selling a great deal of literature Our old meeting schedule of Tuesday and Friday meetings did not meet the needs of our group so we had a group conscience meeting and changed to Tuesday and Thursday at 7 00 p m Also we have already had our election for he next term beginning in January 2009 Coy C GR Just for Today
11. meeting their own expenses These are listed below with their addresses Please remember to indicate your group number so group contributions can be acknowledged Personal contributions are also gratefully accepted AL ANON INFORMATION CENTER AIS WACO AREA DISTRICT 6 EAST TEXAS AREA WORLD SERVICE OFFICE AFG INC 1030 G S LAMAR PO BOX 8374 1600 CORPORATE LANDING PKWY AUSTIN TX 78704 WACO TX 76714 VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23454 5617 512 441 8591 254 808 4757 1 800 344 2666 www al anon alateen org District 6 Service Committee Officers DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE ALTERNATE D R SECRETARY TREASURER Shelley S Paula H Cindy C Kay C Coordinators ALATEEN NEWSLETTER FORUM LITERATURE ARCHIVIST Steve J Tom B Rosa A Maria Delores F PUBLIC OUTREACH PUBLIC OUTREACH South North Jane A Coy C Texas Website www texas al anon org TRADITION 7 EVERY GROUP OUGHT TO BE FULLY SELF SUPPORTING DECLINING OUTSIDE CONTRIBUTIONS The District 6 Al Anon Alateen Newsletter is published quarterly No dues or fees are required to receive this newsletter however your individual contributions are gratefully appreciated If you would like to be added to the mailing list or would like to financially support District 6 please send your check and the form to Newsletter AFG DISTRICT 6 EAST TX Name Address City State Zip Home Group E mail Telephone JO Page 10
12. AFG Elgin We continue to be a strong group with steady attendance We meet Thursday nights from 6 45 8 00 p m in the Fellowship Hall overflow room at the First United Methodist Church 216 West 3 in Elgin Child care is available We d love to have you join us Marilyn H GR Anderson Mill AFG We have moved Anderson Mill AFG now meets at Unity Church of the Hills 9905 Anderson Mill Rd on Tuesdays at 7 30 P M We usually meet in room 129 but when you join us please check the dry erase board in the lobby of the church for the specific meeting room On the first Tuesday of the month we have a meeting on a Step Tradition Concept Second Tuesdays are open discussion At the present time the third Tuesday is a speaker meeting but that may change in the future Join us on the fourth Tuesday for Al Anon birthdays Unfortunately we no longer have babysitting services at our meeting at the present time Please join us In service Paula GR Jy District 6 Newsletter Treasurer s Report District 6 Treasurer s Report 2007 Totals 2008 Budget 1stQ 2008 2nd Q2008 3rdQ2008 2008 YTD Operating Account Beginning Balance 453 58 916 74 1 190 95 1 284 70 916 74 Anonymous Cash 510 20 85 00 182 00 267 00 Group Donations 5 329 73 1 055 11 966 40 2 603 93 4 625 44 Other z a Subtotal Income 6 293 51 6 400 00 2 056 85 2 339 35 3 888 63 5 809 18 Alateen Coordinator 213 21 500 00 125 00 125 00 Alateen Liason
13. Al Anons willing to step up to service to be certified as chaperones and then take the training needed to become sponsors I believe that District 6 has more Alateen sponsors and chaperones than any other district in our area but we need MORE to serve all the Alateens in our district The Georgetown Alateen group is serving as the host group for the next TEAC Alateen conference to be held in June 2009 More information will be released soon Did you know that the Alateens plan their own conference Good luck to the Georgetown Alateens and thank you for your service About the time you read this Steve J will be assuming his new service position as District Alateen Coordinator Thank you Steve for your willingness to serve the District 6 Alateens and their sponsors and chaperones Steve can be reached at 254 744 7776 and will take over in January 2008 What an incredible three years it has been for me I have received many many gifts from the wonderful AMIAS Al Anon Members Involved in Alateen Service and from all of the active District 6 members Thank you ALL for your love and support Don t forget these important dates January 23 25 2009 All Texas Al Anon Alateen conference Houston TX LOVE in service Lizz S Working Together Let s keep Alateen going growing and glowing Alateen and Al Anon Together We Can Make It fun healthy and safe from Alateen Safety Guidelines G 34 8 District 6 News
14. Coordinator 100 00 Archives 25 00 District Meeting 290 00 400 00 85 00 67 44 87 17 239 61 DR Expenses 564 95 600 00 317 15 317 15 DR RSS Expenses Forum Literature Coordinator 25 00 Miscellaneous 1 180 00 350 00 45 00 45 00 45 00 135 00 Newsletter 2 113 61 2 000 00 510 90 525 06 517 70 1 553 66 Public Outreach Coordinator North 400 00 500 00 110 40 110 40 Public Outreach Coordinator South 1 000 00 1 000 00 z Accrue Reserves 615 00 100 00 100 00 100 00 300 00 Release Reserves Subtotal Expenses 5 376 77 5 500 00 865 90 1 054 65 860 27 2 780 82 Ending Balance 916 74 900 00 1 190 95 1 284 70 3 028 36 3 028 36 Reserve Accounts Kristy Fund Beginning Balance 514 50 514 50 514 50 344 50 344 50 Donations N A Payment 170 00 170 00 Ending Balance 514 50 514 50 344 50 344 50 174 50 Int l Reserve Beginning Balance 1 838 17 1 888 17 896 95 Accrual 200 00 200 00 50 00 50 00 50 00 150 00 Payment 1 041 22 1 041 22 Ending Balance 1 838 17 200 00 1 888 17 896 95 946 95 946 95 RSS Reserve Beginning Balance 793 20 843 20 893 20 Accrual 200 00 200 00 50 00 50 00 50 00 150 00 Payment z Ending Balance 793 20 200 00 843 20 893 20 943 20 943 20 Prudent Reserve Beginning Balance 2 000 00 2 000 00 2 000 00 2 000 00 2 000 00 Accrual 285 00 N A Payment 285 00 Ending Balance 2 000 00 2 000 00 2 000 00 2 000 00 2 000 00 Total Bank Account Balance 500 00 6 436 82 5 419 35 7
15. Living Faith AA Club Del Norte por I 35 Siga 1 35 al sur hasta llegar a Woodward la salida 232A Doble a la derecha en el Este Ben White Siga el camino Este Ben White hasta llegar a South First Street Doble a la izquierda en South First Pase por el primer sem foro Radam y busque la siguiente calle a la derecha Clifford Doble a la derecha y siga el camino hacia la izquierda hasta llegar a Living Faith AA Club Del Norte de Mopac Vaya al sur en Mopac tome la salida Loop 360 y doble a la izquierda Siga en 360 que se convierte en Hwy 290 Ben White hasta llegar a la salida South First Doble a la derecha en South First Pase por el primer sem foro Radam y busque la siguente calle a la derecha Clifford Doble a la derecha y siga el camino a la izquierda hasta llegar a Living Faith AA Club Comida El club tiene una cocina una estufa un micro ndas probablemente no podemos usar todo el refrigerador Por favor traiga algo para contener la comida fr a Jt Page 8 REPRESENTANTE DE DISTRITO Reportaje del Representante de Distrito noviembre 2008 Saludos Pensaba que habia terminado todo mi trabajo como Representante de Distrito con la excepci n de entregar el papeleo a Shelley la nueva Representante de Distrito cuando recib un correo electr nico del editor del bolet n informativo pidi ndome donde estaba mi reportaje Se me olvid la primera regla de las organizaciones el trabajo nunca termina
16. Newsletter Pay whatever you group can afford suggested amount is 6 00 for the year Continued Next Page d hod SECRETARY S REPORT cont Ask it Basket Questions Why does a group need a GR Can a group function just as well without a GR Is supporting a GR financially to attend district meetings and area assemblies a higher priority than donating to the Al Anon Information Service the District the Area and or WSO Answer The GR is a link to the outside world Read more about the links of service in the service manual Without a GR the group is missing a communication link In the second item of priority on guidelines for group finances it states that the group should take care of group responsibilities first Next District Meeting Unity AFG Clifford Street Registration and Get acquainted will start after 8 30 due to an early meeting at the clubhouse The meeting was closed with the Al Anon Declaration Respectfully submitted Kay C Secretary pro tem ALTERNATE DR No report at this time TREASURER S REPORT See next page District 6 Newsletter 8 Group Reports Independence AFG We had a group conscience meeting to elect officers I agreed to be the GR again if others took other offices and did the work of those offices It took three meetings and several people stepped up to the challenge and now we have several officers We decided to have refreshments and a get together at the last
17. Winter 2009 Volume 22 Issue 1 District Meeting January 17th Hosted by Unity AFG 617 Clifford Street Living Faith AA Club Contact Judy W SPECIAL REQUEST A meeting will be in progress until 8 15am which is why our start time is 8 30am Please enter the club house quietly during sign in to be courteous to the meeting They are going to announce we will be using the facility promptly at 8 30am Directions From South via I 35 Take IH35 north to Ben White Hwy 290 Exit 230 onto the access road Go left on Ben White under freeway Pass Congress exit South First Street Go left on South First Pass the first light Radam look for the next right street Clifford Turn right and follow small paved road around to left to the Living Faith AA Club From North via I 35 Take IH35 south to Woodward exit 232A Stay on access road go right on East Ben White Stay on East Ben White access road to South First Street Go left on South First Pass the first light Radam look for the next right street Clifford Turn right and follow small paved road around to left to the Living Faith AA Club From Mopac North Heading south on Mopac exit Loop 360 and go left Continue on 360 which becomes Hwy 290 aka Ben White to South First Street exit Go right on South First Pass the first light Radam look for the next right street Clifford Turn right and follow small paved road around to left to the Living Faith AA Club Foo
18. after a couple of drinks maybe he would get the hint and stop But all I did was worry that I might qualify for another Twelve Step program By the summer of 2004 I realized our entire family was in crisis My husband s disease had progressed to the point where I could no longer control anything that was happening in our family Now I can see that God took care of my entire family on July 31 2004 but at the time I was convinced that I was headed for divorce and emotional and financial ruin and that my two children my husband and I would never be together again By the grace of God my husband realized he had a problem and agreed to seek recovery continued page 7 January 23 25 All Texas An Anon Alateen Conference Houston February 16 Austin Information Center Board Meeting 6 30 p m April 18 District 6 Meeting Hosted by Elgin Just for Today AFG May 29 31 Texas East Spring Assembly in Diboll Texas near Lufkin not on www texas al anon org to date Page We 8 District 6 Newsletter District Representative DR Report for November 2008 Greetings Id been sitting around thinking I d finished all my DR tasks except turning the paperwork over to Shelly our incoming DR when I received an e mail message from the brand new newsletter editor asking me where my report was I forgot the first rule of organizations the job s not over until the paperwork s done But here
19. ame Phone amp First Name Phone amp 15 For Area Use Group Rep TT T TT T IIIT TI IT Address City III LLL State Province Zip Postal Code Country Phone Number E Mail 16 For Additional Area Use indicate title of service position Address City Zip Postal Code Phone Number LLT L ETT amp watLLLLELLELELELELEELELELETLI See Al Anon Alateen Service Manual P24 27 for information and or definitions See Beginners Meeting Guideline G 2 for meeting format SubimitlBd Ds ooo aa e e a ro BA ces ica Phone E mail __ Please send a copy of this form to Your Area Group Record Coordinator District Representative and local AL Anon Information Service Intergroup
20. con Decid que no aceptar a otro puesto de servicio ahora mismo porque tengo que honrar otras obligaciones Voy a trabajar en un proyecto especial relacionado a un programa de recuperaci n pero no es apoyado por la Conferencia Trabajar en el Comit de Servicio Mundial de Zona para examinar las gu as para dirigir y presentar una Asamblea de Zona Salgo de este puesto creyendo que nuestro distrito es muy unido y que Uds son nuestra fuerza los miembros Les pido que Uds les den a los nuevos oficiales y coordinadores el mismo amor y apoyo que Uds me han mostrado Les agradezco por el honor y el privilegio de servirles como Representante del Distrito Abrazos en servicio Randy M SECRETARIA REPORTAJE DE LA REUNION DE DISTRITO 6 El 18 de octubre 2008 Westlake AFG reunion en Unity Church of the Hills calle Anderson Mill Austin TX Les agradecemos a los miembros de Westlake AFG por presentar la reuni n de distrito La reuni n fue abierta con un momento de silencio y la Oraci n de la Serenidad La Bienvenida Los Doce Pasos Las Doce Tradiciones Los Doce Conceptos y Garant as fueron le dos La Cesta de Preguntas fue distribuido a los miembros Kay C sirvi temporalmente como Secretaria Los minutos del bolet n informativo del distrito fueron aprobados Reportajes Reportajes de los Oficiales Coordinadores y Grupos Vea los reportajes individuales Elecciones Sissy introdujo una moci n y hicimos un voto con
21. d Storage While this facility does have a kitchen stove amp microwave we may only have limited access to the frig Please bring ice chests Newsletter Highlights Officer Reports Group Reports Coordinator Reports Information Centers Traducci n al espa ol Service Committee O oo UU r2 E PAULA S STORY When I was asked to tell my story for the newsletter I felt honored to be asked and yet humble I didn t feel I was worthy of sharing my story and feared it wouldn t be good enough But having grown in Al Anon through service I know to say yes when someone asks me to tel my experience strength and hope So I thank you for this opportunity for growth Through my Al Anon journey I discovered that I qualified for these rooms long before I got here but I have heard that each person comes to the program when it is meant for him her to get there I did not realize until working the Steps that many of the character defects I have were formed early in my life While no alcohol from the liquor store was ever present in my home my father daily consumed an entire bottle of Vicks 44 cough syrup which contained 44 alcohol I always just thought my father was moody violent volatile and felt that he always demanded perfection from me in my school work I was terrified of bringing home a B Later my father ceased to notice or care about anyone or anything His disease made him increasingly irrational and v
22. doing it alone Hopefully we will know something for sure by the end of the year Attendance at that New Beginnings meeting has been up and we are still selling literature Hopefully service will continue so that the New Beginnings group does not disband We are currently getting one to two calls a day on the pager Most newcomers are finding Al Anon and Alateen through the pager the AA Intergroup and the website Cindy C Waco AIS Chair District 6 Newsletter ED Paula s Story cont Although I was grateful that he was in recovery I was still full of worry self pity sadness and extreme anger When we attended a family weekend at the recovery center it was suggested to me that I attend Al Anon and I was certain Al Anon would fix my entire family When I came into the rooms of Al Anon you welcomed me sincerely you smiled you hugged me and you told me that you loved me and to keep coming back because I was worth it Even though I thought you were crazy to say that you could love someone without knowing them I knew I had finally found a safe place of unconditional love and support You accepted me exactly as I was without any expectations or conditions You had faith in me when I had no faith in myself You encouraged me to do service in Al Anon and because of your love and support I have had tremendous opportunities for growth After a little over four years in the program I have experienced much joy and recovery I
23. e issues will be resolved J Page 2 Officer Reports Look for the list all of the new area officers and coordinators in the next edition of the area newsletter The Beacon I decided not to stand for another service position at this time primarily so that I may honor an earlier commitment I made So I ll be working on a special project that is recovery program related though not Conference Approved I had accepted this responsibility but discovered that when I held a service position I did not have as much time available as I wanted In addition I will continue to work on the AWSC committee to examine the guidelines for conducting and hosting an area assembly I leave this position believing that our district is in great shape and that our greatest strength is you our members I ask that you give the incoming district officers and coordinators the same love and support that you have shown me Thank you for the honor and privilege of serving you as DR Hugs in Service Randy M Secretary DISTRICT 6 MEETING MINUTES October 18 2008 Hosted by Westlake AFG at the Unity Church of the Hills On Anderson Mill Rd Austin Texas Thank you to the Westlake AFG for hosting the district meeting The meeting was opened with a moment of silence followed by the Serenity Prayer The Welcome 12 Steps 12 Traditions 12 Concepts and Warranties were read The Ask It Basket was passed amount the members present Kay C
24. iolent so I learned to be uncommunicative for fear of upsetting him When I upset him he would physically abuse me so I learned to stuff my opinions and feelings I learned techniques to escape and I became a caretaker for my physically handicapped mother Because my father was so absent physically mentally and emotionally from the family I developed an overwhelming sense of responsibility early in life In college my fear of failure increased not only regarding my course work but also Future Events District 6 Newsletter E Je District 6 Newsletter with each relationship I had with men I was always looking for love in all the wrong places and each time a relationship failed naturally I assumed it was my fault and would lose a little more of my self esteem Even though I did some really bad and stupid things when I dated my Higher Power was with me through all the bad times loving me in spite of my mistakes Long after college I met my future husband I knew that he drank a lot but I didn t think about it too much Throughout the years his drinking increased and I became that person who is described on pp 27 28 of the Al Anon Alateen Service Manual 2006 2009 I reacted controlled was ashamed took on his responsibilities became increasingly guilty and physically ill I counted drinks worried covered up fixed lied punished and even worse I drank too I thought if he could see that I could stop
25. ity Trails 220 95 352 60 86 70 136 20 14 00 308 20 1 304 95 12 80 259 95 242 05 14 45 14 00 681 95 59 05 53 00 45 00 194 90 267 20 414 25 81 90 4 764 10 293 97 200 00 600 00 6 56 50 00 68 78 200 00 35 00 150 00 62 00 192 40 200 00 2 068 71 99 25 38 50 82 50 79 80 162 00 60 00 199 80 654 80 98 10 75 00 Out of Town Literature Sales cont Alpine 99 25 Bastrop Cedar Creek 38 50 Cedar Park Came to Believe 82 50 Hope 79 80 Georgetown New Point of View 162 00 Giddings 60 00 Killeen 199 80 Marble Falls 654 80 Round Rock Freedom to Recover 98 10 Serenity Trails 75 00 San Marcos 852 60 Temple Glass House 30 00 Waco Central TX Intergroup 444 80 L D C 84 00 TECAM 634 20 Wimberly 201 05 3 796 40 Walk In Sales 948 53 Total Sales 9 509 16 Literature Purchases 4 876 45 Total Sales minus Literature Purchases 4 632 71 The center is averaging 5 calls a day and two walk ins a day during this 42 day period Kitty G WACO AIS Our information service is doing well We still have three Waco groups that support us financially One group has dropped out of the rotation for hosting the New Beginnings meeting and probably carrying the pager But the other groups HOT and TECAM are still helping financially and otherwise But hey are tenuous as well because TECAM is currently deciding if they will continue to host New Beginnings and HOT said they would not understandably be interested in
26. letter ET Just a Little Extra to Share Looking for a Speaker Meeting Belton Steps amp Traditions AFG in Belton 8 00 p m Courage to Change AFG Austin 6 45 p m Allandale Happy Hour AFG Austin 5 30 p m 5 Sunday of each month 5 Monday of each month 5 Monday of each month 5 Tuesday of each month 1 Wednesday of each month 5 Wednesday of each month 5 Thursday of each month 2 Saturday of each month I had been a regular at the Harmony Hills Al Anon group for three years Our Group Representative Dean M asked me several weeks in a row to go to the next district meeting In the past when Dean had announced to the group that they were invited to the district meeting it did not even occur to me that I should go But when she one on one asked me to go I responded positively I showed up on Saturday at an old house on a church property near the center of Westlake I recall that there were 12 to 15 people at the district meeting I knew two of them Dean and a member of the Westlake group she was Blanche D at that time and later became Blanche M who had occasionally been at Harmony Hills meetings That was in early 1984 During the meeting the District Representative Pat E announced that she had brought a prize a needle work piece for the lady who had brought the most members of her group to the district meeting From the way the comment was phrased I wondered if I was the first male to
27. nohablantes Tom y Paula trabajar n juntos con respecto a este asunto Suscripciones al Bolet n Informativo Pague lo que pueda pagar su grupo La cantidad sugerida es 6 cada a o La Cesta de Preguntas Preguntas Por qu necesita un grupo un Representante de Grupo Se puede funcionar un grupo sin Representante de Grupo Por qu es m s importante usar los fondos del grupo para enviar a un Representante de Grupo a las Reuniones de Distrito y a las Asambleas en vez de mandar donaciones al AIS el Distrito la Zona y o La Conferencia de Servicio Mundial Respuesta El Representante de Grupo es el enlace al mundo externo Lea m s sobre los enlaces de servicio en el Manual de Servicio Sin un Representante de Grupo al grupo le hace falta el enlace de comunicaci n Tambi n acerca de los fondos del grupo las gu as dicen que es preciso que el grupo se encargue de las responsabilidades del grupo primero p 39 41 84 89 133 134 143 Manual de Servicio En las reuniones de Distrito y de la Zona hay varias personas que hablan espa ol La pr xima Reuni n de Distrito Unity AFG Clifford Street Empecemos a las 8 30 porque hay una reuni n que empieza m s temprano en el club Se cerr la reuni n con la Declaraci n de Al Anon Respetuosamente Kay C Page 9 Te hd Le District 6 Newsletter Service Arms Representatives There are four service arms which groups may choose to support after
28. non acceptance What s involved I was told all I had to do was keep the money bag and bring it to the next district meeting I was handed a zippered bank bag containing as I remember 187 For the next three years I was GR as well as district treasurer I brought the bag of cash to each district meeting Those next three years hooked me on the personal recovery and fun available to me at district and area meetings Twenty five years later I still go when I can Bill H hod Information Service Centers AUSTIN AIS Austin Al Anon Alateen Information Inc A Texas Nonprofit Corporation 1307 G Treadwell Austin TX 78704 512 441 8591 Activity from August 18 October 16 2008 Group Donations Anderson Mill AFG Bee Caves AFG Bridge to Shore AFG Faith AFG Gateway AFG Great Hills AFG Hilltoppers AFG Hope for Today AFG Just for Today AFG Lakeway Tuesday AFG Live and Let Live AFG Living Gratitude AFG Northland AFG One Step At A Time AFG Serenity Seekers AFG Shoal Creek AFG Spiritual Awakenings AFG Steps to Freedom AFG Westlake AFG Unity AFG Other Donations Allandale Anonymous Bee Caves Faith Independence Just For Today Northland San Marcos Welcome Home Suburban Three Cs Westlake Unity Out of Town Literature Sales Alpine Bastrop Cedar Creek Cedar Park Came to Believe Hope Georgetown New Point of View Giddings Killeen Marble Falls Round Rock Freedom to Recover Seren
29. t time you read an issue of ALATEEN TALKS It s about time you read one ALATEEN TALKS is almost like the Alateen version of The Forum magazine Every registered Alateen group gets a copy of ALATEEN TALKS There are puzzles sharings and pictures too Ask an Alateen to show you one Sometimes they are available at the Literature tables or ask an Alateen Check it out Alateens and sometimes Alateen sponsors make contributions of sharings and they are published in ALATEEN TALKS Thanks to Kent M for his recent submission that was published in the latest edition of ALATEEN TALKS Kent shares why he became an Alateen sponsor inspiring Local Alateen groups must be registered with WSO in order to call themselves an Alateen group just like Al Anon groups are registered The difference is that Alateen groups must have a certified sponsor in place before the group can meet Have you thought about becoming a certified Alateen chaperone or sponsor It s an incredible adventure Just talk to any Alateen sponsor your District Alateen Coordinator or your District representative for more information FYI Alateen groups use a special change form to register as a group and make changes not the regular Al Anon change form Today in our District Sponsor meeting we talked about Alateen service to teens in institutions and treatment facilities basically the need for Alateen meetings in facilities such as this However we need more
30. to be DR It wasn t really an election in the formal sense It was very similar to the way I was selected to be my group s GR Everyone was just urging her to do it A few weeks later I was at my first area assembly at a motel in Victoria It was time to elect new area officers I sat with people I knew from the district Watching the business meeting and the election process amazed me In my career I had been to numerous meetings of various types but I had never experienced anything even remotely like this before These people were having fun not getting up tight most of them anyway I was hooked and still am today The next district meeting was a few months later in a church meeting room in Taylor There were less than ten people there including our past DR Pat E and Betty B who was Taylor GR Marilyn V our new DR presented a new idea for the district Prior to that the DR was the only district officer Marilyn proposed that there be other district officers following the example of the area assembly To fill all of her proposed positions nearly every person there would need to go home with a district responsibility So Marilyn went through the positions seeking one of us to agree to fill each one I claimed too little experience for one or two positions When she got to the position of district treasurer I believe it was Betty B who said Bill you can do that I responded with that classic Al A
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