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1. Proceda o siga en FM 2325 hasta que llegue al Wimberley Presbyterian Church a su mano derecha De Oak Hill via Highway 290 Tome el 290 W asi a Drippings Springs luego dele por RR12 en el primer cemaforo Viaje 15 millas pasando Woodcreek hasta llegar al Segundo cemaforo Doble a la derecha en 2325 y continue en FM 2325 hasta llegar a Wimberley Presbyterian Church a su mano derecha Esta iglesia esa frente a Wimberley High School Resgistracion y desayuno 8 00 A M Taller 9 00 A M Reunion de Negocios 11 00 A M Almuerzo 12 00 A M Empezo la reunion de Nuevo 3 00 P M Tambi n http maps google com WS Page 8 SECRETARIA Minutos de la Reunion Del Distrito 6 16 Abril del 2010 Shelley abrio la reunion a las 9 03 A M con un momento de silencio seguido por la oracion de la serenidad Shelley leyo la sugerida bienvenida y en seguida los miembros leyeron los pasos las tradiciones los conceptos y las garantias Se pidieron oraciones por el esposo de Betty Brown quien tiene cancer Introducciones se hicieron por cada quien alrededor del cuarto Legaron cuatro miembros por primera vez a una reunion de distrito incluyendo un Alateen Se anuncio que una pelicula se presentaria como CBS TV Special el 25 de Abril a las 8 00 P M La pelicula especial es When Love is Not Enough The Lois Wilson Story Cuando Amor no es suficiente La historia de Lois Wilson Nuestro anfitrion llevo acabo un taller Los p2. Just for Today 151 66 Bridge to Shore 180 00 WACO AIS Lakeway Tuesday 153 00 Courage to Change 125 00 New Beginnings 159 60 Faith 25 00 The Waco AIS is doing well We are Northland 339 10 Hope for Today Oak Hill 90 60 receiving contributions from other River of Hope 55 15 Independence 25 00 Waco AFG s that allow us to stay in Serenity amp solutions 112 35 Just for Today 122 20 the black Our Thursday night Serenity Seekers 42 35 L G B T San Marcos 5 00 meeting at the DePaul Center is well Spiritual Awakenings 54 50 Northland 98 00 attended and hosted by the HOT Step Forward 46 25 Serenity Seekers 50 00 AFG We are selling literature at that Steps to Freedom 232 05 Spiritual Awakenings 33 00 meeting as well as getting newcomers Three Cs 111 35 Suburban 150 00 We are still an AIS only and still not Unity 130 35 Westlake 98 00 i n service Westlake 829 35 Total 2 013 39 Total 4 818 16 Previous Total 2 699 67 Cindy Previous Total 5 430 75 a Just a Little Extra to Share Looking for a Speaker Meeting 5 Monday of each month Courage to Change AFG Austin 6 45 p m 5 Monday of each month Allandale Happy Hour AFG Austin 5 30 p m 5 Tuesday of each month Anderson Mill AFG Austin 7 30 p m 5 Tuesday of each month Just For Today AFG Elgin 6 30 p m 1 Wednesday of each month Northland AFG in Austin 8 00 p m 5i Wednesday of each month Freedom to Recover AFG Round Rock 8 00 p m 2 Saturday of each month Geo
3. COORDINATOR Statistics for the spring issue of the newsletter are 115 printed 102 mailed 3 returned Total cost 504 36 Deadline for submission to the summer issue is May 29 2010 and September 4 for the fall issue I do need someone to share their story for the summer issue and am looking for volunteers Thanks for your inputs and please encourage your groups to provide a report This is your newsletter and it is a primary means for sharing information Yours in service Tom B ALATEEN COORDINATOR S REPORT The Alateen Conference was held on June 4 6 2010 There were 20 teens present along with 13 Sponsors It was an inspiring event for me What a joy to see these teens the future of Al Anon share there experience strength and hope Many thanks for Jayne G and Lynn L for bringing their Alateens Also representing District 6 was Pat E One of our Alateens Rebekah R from Georgetown was recognized at the conference as she is about to graduate to Al Anon She and another Alateen received the book How Al Anon Works All of us in attendance were offered the opportunity to sign their books and offer them encouragement as they make their transaction to Al Anon A considerable amount of money was contributed by both groups and individual Al Anon members towards the Kristy Fund The Kristy Fund is only a District 6 fund that pays 50 of the cost to attend the Alateen Conference Thanks to all that contribute
4. profession Announce your meeting in a local newspaper Ask local AA groups to announce your meeting at open AA meetings The subject of a Love Gift for Rosie our Delegate was brought up Pat E made a motion to give a Love Gift to our Delegate in the amount of 100 00 Nancy seconded It was unanimous This will be on the October district meeting agenda The deadline for second orders for the 2011 Al Anon Faces Alcoholism is July 7th The meeting closed with the Al Anon Alateen Declaration Respectfully submitted Cindy C Secretary TREASURER s REPORT See Page 5 Page 3 A A District 6 Newsletter Coordinator Reports PUBLIC OUTREACH SOUTH Lois W s story When Love is not Enough will be on television on CBS on April 25 at 8 00 pm our time CDT We have 130 copies of Al Anon Faces Alcoholism 2007 in Spanish to be given out We also have 130 copies of Al Anon Faces Alcoholism 2007 in English to be given out Information for television stations about Public Service Announcement in Austin include name and telephone numbers So that when you see the announcement it has been suggested that you send a thank you note to the station Kathie from Hilltoppers spoke at the prison in Lockhart Love in Al Anon Jane PUBLIC OUTREACH NORTH I have a box of Al Anon Faces Alcoholism 2010 for distribution to any groups north of Austin Anyone is free to take them for your group Coy C NEWSLETTER
5. the North via I 35 Going south on 1 35 take exit 213 for Kyle FM 150 Continue to the traffic light and turn right on FN 150 Center Street Proceed about 5 miles then turn right to stay on FM 150 Rebel Road Proceed about 8 2 miles and continue straight on FM 3237 at the stop sign FM 150 goes to the right FM 3237 continues straight Proceed on FM 3237 about 9 2 miles until you dead end into RR 12 Turn right on RR 12 and go through downtown Wimberley to the second traffic light be prepared to turn left Turn left on to FM 2325 Proceed on FM 2325 until you get to the Wimberley Presbyterian Church on the right side From the North via Mopac Take Mopac Loop1 SH 45 south until it dead ends into FM 1826 Turn left on FM 1826 and continue until it dead ends into FM 150 Turn left on FM 150 and continue do not turn at the sign that says Wimberley bad road until it dead ends into FM 3237 Turn right on FM 2327 and continue about 9 2 miles until you dead end into RR 12 Turn right on RR 12 and go through downtown Wimberley to the second traffic light be prepared to turn left Turn left on to FM 2325 Proceed on FM 2325 until you get to the Wimberley Presbyterian Church on the right side From Oak Hill via Highway 290 Take 290W to Dripping Springs then turn on RR12 at the first stop light Go about 15 miles past Woodcreek until you get to the 2nd traffic light Take a right onto FM 2325 and proceed on FM 232
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7. 5 until you get to the Wimberley Presbyterian Church on the right side The Wimberley Presbyterian Church is across the road from the Wimberley High School Annex Building Lois story and plan to have a potluck lunch in the future for all who wish to join us Come join us if you are ever out our way In service with live Nancy K Independence AFG We are strong and healthy We do Steps on the 1st week and Traditions on the 3rd week The other 2 weeks are up to the meeting leader We go in a circle and everyone is given a turn to speak After the meeting we go to Jason s Deli for the after meeting We meet on Friday 7 00 pm Red River Church 45th and Red River in Austin Sissy S Temple New Group AFG The Temple New Group meets on Thursday at 7 00 pm located on Main and Down Streets We are averaging about 13 20 We do a step of the month on the 1st Thursday The 2nd Thursday is Making Choices and the other meetings are the chairperson s choice I have encouraged the members to use our hard cover books and pamphlets and slogans I always offer to help in any way that I can Come join us at Christ Episcopal church if you are in the area Love in Al anon Tally R Belton Steps amp Traditions AFG The Belton Steps amp Traditions group meets at St Luke s Episcopal Church on Sunday at 8 00 pm St Luke s is at the corner of Beal and 21st Streets We are a group that has finally begun to grow
8. O TX 76714 254 808 4757 EAST TEXAS AREA ETAAA PO Box 2626 Alvin TX 77512 WORLD SERVICE OFFICE AFG INC 1600 CORPORATE LANDING PKWY VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23454 5617 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 Colapret 2303 RR 620 S Ste 135 PMB 178 Austin TX 78734 512 261 4632 kacdocO austin rr com Coordinators ALATEEN NEWSLETTER FORUM LITERATURE ARCHIVIST Steve J Tom B Jayne G Maria Delores F PUBLIC OUTREACH PUBLIC OUTREACH SPANISH COORDINATOR South North Rosa A 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 suggested donation is 10 per year 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 C O Kay Colapret 2303 RR 620 S Ste 135 PMB 178 Austin TX 78734 Name Address City State Zip Home Group E mail Telephone WS Page 10
9. Summer 2010 District 6 Newsletter A mm 8 District 6 Newsletter District Meeting July 17 Hosted by Wimberley AFG Wimberley Presbyterian Church 956 FM 2325 Wimberley TX Contacts Clare Myra Registration Breakfast 8 00 am Workshop 9 00 am Business Meeting 11 00 am Potluck Lunch 12 00 m Adjourn 3 00 pm Directions Map on page 6 Please remember that the lunch is potluck bring your favorite dish GRs are reminded to bring their Service Manual for use during the district meeting and are also encouraged to bring a written group report to be included in the Newsletter Newsletter Highlights Officer Reports Coordinator Reports Group Reports Information Centers AQ ADN Traducci n al espa ol Service Committee 10 Meeting Schedule 11 Jo SHEILA S STORY It was August 2006 when the love of my life called me to tell me that he was not coming home Because he had been away on military deployment with his Army unit 1 thought he meant that he was staying on active duty for another term The fact was he was filing for divorce and the reason for calling was to tell me so My world collapsed I sat there in disbelief as 1 could not comprehend what 1 was hearing The emotions that had been bottled up in me for so many years all came rushing like a mad wave You would think that after being married to someone for 20 years you would be treated with more dignity and respect than that The truth is that a
10. a el internet agregado a esta tradicion Contestacion Se lleva mucho tiempo para hacer cambios en cualquier paso tradicion concepto o o Garantia 7 Que puedo hacer para que nuestro grupo cresca Necesitamos ayuda Contestacion Pagina 43 en el Manual de Servicio bajo Crecimiento del Grupo Se incluyen ideas como informando profesionales locales incluyendo lideres y miembros de profesion medica y legal Anunciar su reunion en el periodico local Pida a los grupos de AA local que anuncien su reunion en reunions abiertas de AA Pat E hizo la mocion para que se le regale un regalo de Amor a nuestra delegada Rosie M Un regalo De 100 Nancy lo asecundo Se aprobo unanimament La ultima fecha para ordenar Al Anon enfrenta Alcoholismo es el 7 de Julio La reunion se cerro con la Declaracion de Al Anon Respetuosamente Sometida Cindy Cahak Secretaria Page 9 A A District 6 Newsletter Service Arms Representatives There are four service arms which groups may choose to support after 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 DISTRICT 6 C O Kay Colapret 2303 RR 620S Ste 135 PMB 178 Austin TX 78734 512 261 4632 AL ANON INFORMATION CENTER 1030 G S LAMAR AUSTIN TX 78704 512 441 8591 AIS WACO AREA PO BOX 8374 WAC
11. adrinos de Alateen tuvieron una reunion aparte durante este tiempo Despues del taller y la reunion de los padrinos Alateen se paso la canasta para donaciones Los reportes de parte de los Oficiales y Coordinadores se dieron Rosa la coordinadora de Literatura anuncio que el nuevo Manual de Servicio saldra en Agosto este ano Los representantes dieron sus reportes Tom el editor de la Newsletter anuncio que la ultima fecha para la newsletter sera el 4 de Septiembre Tom tambien anuncio que es ABUELO A las 11 57 almorzamos Md Reporte de la Secretaria La session del tarde se resumio a la 1 03 P M Shelley dio un reporte de la reunion de la OSM Oficina de Servicio Mundial de Enero Algunas cosas para la agenda de la asamblea de la primavera son 1 Clarificacion de numero de veces que se paga el viaje del delegado para atender la reunion annual de los delegados 2 El Durable Goods Task Force hara una presentacion para un proyector para el uso de el area 3 La OSM recomendara al la asamblea que cambiemos la original mocion en cuanto a Alateen Sponsor Padrino de Alateen de Padrino con experiencia a Padrino o que se le Cambie de Padrino con experiencia a Padrino quien a sido recertificado una vez gt Negocios Viejos Reuniones de distrito futuras 17 de Julio Wimberley AFG sera el anfitrion 16 de Octubre No se tomo una decision Negocios Nuevos Siendo que Rosa nuest
12. at a fast pace For so many months we were lucky to have 3 or 4 now we number about 13 A lot of newcomers are coming back and the group is beginning to grow We are using the hard cover books or The Forum for our meetings We have at least one Sunday where we study the step or tradition of the month and the rest of our meetings are chairperson s choice Love in Al Anon Tally R GR A A _ District 6 Newsletter A Information Service Centers AUSTIN AIS Out of Town Sales Walk In Sales 664 15 Austin Al Anon Alateen Belton Steps amp Traditions 97 95 Previous Total 953 85 Information Inc Came to Believe Income Summary 1307 G Treadwell Cedar Park 116 75 Literature Sales 4 818 16 Austin TX 78704 Georgetown Alateen Out of Town Sales 1 984 65 512 441 8591 And Crestview 124 25 Donations 2 013 39 February 15 April 19 2010 Round Rock Dawson and Walk In Sales 664 15 Literature Sales Freedom to Recover 28 00 Total 9 480 35 Allandale 64 40 San Marcos 94 35 Previous total 10 836 72 Anderson Mill 78 00 Smithville 86 00 Literature Purchases 3 493 32 Bee Caves 206 50 Temple 169 50 Lost Shipment 121 20 Bridge to Shore 73 90 Town amp Country 3614 52 Central Austin 258 25 Lockhart 65 15 I 9 480 35 Courage to Change 26 10 Waco 957 00 shes ing Great Hills 213 20 Wimberley 24530 BES TA Hilltoppers 1 184 05 Total 1 984 65 149 50 to Lockhart Previous Total 1 752 45 Kitty Hope for Today St Catherines 188 10 Donations
13. been there for me when I needed the most help When everything else seemed impossible the program taught me to consult my Higher Power As a result I have found serenity My serenity is a beautiful peaceful place in my heart that rejoices with the knowledge that if you trust and keep coming back you too can find this wonderful feeling of peace and tranquility I also learned that you continue to grow and flourish when you use your experience and struggles to help someone else in distress For me it has being liberating to see that I no longer need to be married to be happy And despite the pain of seeing my dreams shattered by this illness I can continue to build bigger and better dreams for my child and me Sheila A Page 4 District 6 Newsletter tae Treasurer s Report District 6 a e p salsa NEAL iros 107 00 20408 384 08 20408 E a a Olhar eee aee paee Lae e a SE ee Ne Digi HE A RAS PA AA E A E ee a PB fF ER Alateen Liason Coordinator 100 00 Archives L A AA 2500 District Meeting s0 V0 I 60 05 00 Si 8 8 E i 9 00 DR Team Expenses Forum Literature Coordinator Miscellaneous aus 1 Newsletter Public Outreach Coordinator North Public Outreach Coordinator South ish Coordiantor pp Reserves 100 0 A E o o 2 N aa E la w i 2 al C El 8 ma 8 o o a 8 Bis haba 38 on 8 P A 8 ma oro o oo p 100 00
14. ch tool Most of you know about Al Anon s monthly podcasts Using Al Anon s Steps in our Personal Lives These podcasts are free to members and you can sign up on the Member s Website www al anon org members The Member s Website has a wealth of other information as well For example these are the things you can access on the website a subscription to Al Anon Faces Alcoholism 2011 the current Al Anon Alateen Service Manual the World Service Conference Summary 2009 Embrace the Legacies TEAM Sponsorship Bookmark and Historical Background on Sponsorship In addition there is information on Group Services Membership Outreach Publications A Page 2 Officer Reports Public Outreach Inside the WSO WSO Seminars Conventions Forms Surveys for Members Submit a Personal Sharing and a Blog If your group is looking for ideas and creative ways to use the CAL the following link has some good suggestions Also on the link are workshop ideas http www texas al anon org WSO0 20Lit 20Project wso_ literature_projects htm Love in Al Anon Service Paula H Alternate District 6 Representative Secretary DISTRICT 6 MEETING MINUTES April 17 2010 Hosted by Courage to Change AFG The meeting was opened by Shelley at 9 03 a m with a moment of silence followed by the Serenity Prayer Shelley read the suggested welcome followed by members reading the Steps Traditions Concepts and Warran
15. d resubmit the form yet again Answer See page 38 in the 2006 2009 Service Manual Useful Information for Group Representatives Group Change Forms group number on meeting District 6 area name To Al Anon Information Center 1030 G S Lamar Austin TX 78704 Also World Service Office AFG Inc 1600 Corporate Landing Pkwy Virginia Beach VA 23454 5617 Area Group Record Coordinator Melissa Hughes address in current BEACON newsletter Also current DR Shelley address in current District Newsletter Kitty will inform our Webmaster John 5 Are GR s required to have completed the 12 Steps prior to becoming a GR District 6 Newsletter A Answer Page 62 in the Service Manual The GR representatives the group and brings back information to the group from District and Area meetings Also page 119 should have a basic understanding of the Al Anon program Point Who would oversee to enforce a requirement 6 In Tradition Eleven will internet be added to we need always maintain personal anonymity at the level of press radio films and TV Answer It takes a very long time to change any wording in a Step Tradition Concept or Warranty 7 What can I do to get our group to grow in number Please We need help Answer Page 42 in the Service Manual on Group Growth Ideas include informing local professionals including spiritual leaders and members of the medical and legal
16. d to this fund which Sheila s Story continued from Page 1 I continue to purchase the Al Anon literature because I really wanted to know more about this destructive disease I needed to know how to survive the loss how to manage my life how to move on allowed many of our teens to attend the conference Another Al Anon group in the district has offered to help pay the way for an Alateen to attend the AA International that will be held on the 4th of July weekend These are a couple of the many ways we can support our Alateens whether we have a group in our immediate location or not Thanks for your support If you are an Alateen Sponsor Chaperone Helper Driver thank you very much for your service to this vital part of the Al Anon Fellowship You are truly changing lives To all of you who formerly were involved with Alateen thank you very much for your past service and the contribution you have made To those of you who are considering to get involved in Alateen service please give it some serious thought Talk to any of the Alateen Group Sponsors or Chaperone Helper Drivers in the District and we will tell you how rewarding Alateen service is to us Please let me know if you are interested in getting involved whether 1t is financially or personally and I will help get you started Please give me a call or e mail me if you have any Alateen Sponsor questions or concerns Steve J The Al Anon program has
17. lcoholism stole away my husband s sense of responsibility commitment loyalty and moral obligation The man I married and the father of our only child was not the same person I learned to love in 1986 Alcoholism had changed his way of thinking and his priorities in life The end of my marriage was so devastating that I decided to go into therapy to deal with the emotional effects that it was causing in my life My therapist a wonderful psychiatrist who had been practicing for decades suggested that I go to Al Anon She stated that the program was very effective and had helped many of her clients deal with the disastrous effects of alcoholism After prayers for understanding and discernment my Higher Power spoke to my heart and told me to go to a meeting In February 2007 I attended my first Al Anon meeting which met at the local Anglican church in my town The beginner s meeting was very small and I was the only new person there so I felt safe I remember not being able to finish my first sentence because I was crying so much The pain of losing my husband was so devastating I fell like my world was crumbling These ladies provided me the opportunity to vent my frustrations to tell my story as I saw it and to be honest with myself I was told that I would be okay When I went home that night I read my welcome packet and I could not put it down I could see my life through the experiences I was reading about in the pamphlets It was s
18. n from experienced sponsor to sponsor or that we change from experienced sponsor to a sponsor who has been recertified once Old Business Future district meetings July 17th Wimberly AFG will host October 16 Undecided New Business Since Rosa our Forum and Literature Coordinator has been elected to the new position of Spanish Coordinator it was suggested that a new Literature Coordinator be elected Jayne G volunteered to do this Jackie B moved to elect Jayne by acclimation Tally R seconded It was unanimous Continued Next Page Secretary s Report continued Shelley said that District 6 is to host the May 2011 Assembly The Host Committee consists of 1 The Conference Chair who will be our DR Shelley 2 Co Chair 3 Secretary take minutes and write Thank you notes 4 Treasurer open an account pay bills 5 Speaker Chair select arrange for their transportation food etc 6 Alateen Chair 7 Registration Chair name tags packets tapers Jackie Bussey volunteered for this 8 Public Outreach Chair mail flyers and programs 9 Speaker meetings 10 Literature Chair 11 Decorations 12 Hospitality Room 13 Entertainment 14 AA Liaison 15 Raffle speakers hotel There will be a kick off meeting Shelley will email descriptions to everyone She asked that everyone talk to their groups about volunteering Kay C said that 200 more Al Anon volun
19. o A Rosa le gustaria tener reunions en espanol al mismo tiempo que una reunion en Ingles Favor de hablar con ella si tienen un cuarto extra para que se reunan Judy W preguntara en el grupo a donde ella assiste Linda sugirio una reunion bilingue Preguntas en la canasta se contestaron 1 Porque se les excluye a los doble ganadores de algunas posiciones de sevicio Contestacion Vea la pagina 79 en su Manual de Servicio encuanto a miembros de los dos Programas 2 Se puede mencionar en el boletin Newsletter de que se debe traer su Manual de Servicio a la reunion de distrito y tambien un reporte escrito del grupo Contestacion Si y lo haremos 3 Un miembro de nuestro grupo continua hablando de su problema con el alcohol Se ha hablado de su problema a la persona despues del la reunion pero el problema persiste Como manejamos esto Contestacion Estudie la primera tradicion en nuestra literature 4 Nuestro grupo sometio una forma de cambio tres veces el ano pasado No hemos visto el cambio en el horario cambiamos la hora de la reunion Cuanto tiempo se lleva para que los cambios tomen efecto Contestacion Vea Pagina 39 del 2006 2009 Manual de Servicio espanol 5 Se requiere que los RG completen los 12 pasos antes de llegar a ser RG Contestacion Pagina 64 en el Manual de Servicio tambien la pagina 119 dice que el RG debe tener un conocimiento basico del programa de Al Anon 6 En la tradicion once ser
20. o reveling so real that I could tell the program was for me continued on page 4 Future Events June 21 Austin Information Center Board Meeting July 1 4 AA International San Antonio July 17 District 6 Meeting August 16 Austin Information Center Board Meeting October 16 District 6 Meeting October 18 Austin Information Center Board Meeting November 12 14 ETAAA Pearland Feb 18 20 2011 All Texas Al Anon Alateen Conference Fort Worth Page 1 Ja ts District 6 Newsletter Alternate District Representative There is so much experience strength and hope in District 6 and I am enjoying visiting groups and meeting new friends I continue to be amazed by the love and acceptance that I feel in Al Anon The spiritual principles of the Al Anon program have enriched my life greatly and I am truly grateful My goal before the next District meeting is to visit some newer groups Some groups have had changes please check the meeting list to see if your group s information is correct Please complete a group change form and please call the information center 512 441 8591 toll free 1 888 287 2115 and let Kitty know if your information has changed I have received some calls from area schools wanting information about Al Anon and Alateen I took some Al Anon Faces Alcoholism 2010 to one school In my opinion the Al Anon Faces Alcoholism magazines are a wonderful public outrea
21. ra coordinadora de Forum y Literatura ha sido elejida al la nueva posicion de Coordinadora Espanol se sugerio que se eligiera un Nuevo coordinador o coordinadora Jayne G se presento voluntaria para hacerlo Jackie B movio para elegir a Jayne Tally R lo asecundo Shelly dijo que el Distrito 6 sera el anfitrion del la asamblea de Mayo 2011 El Comite Anfitrion consiste de 1 El President del Comite del Distrito sera Shelley Suplente 3 Secretaria Tomar los minutos y escribir notas de Thank You Gracias 4 Tesorero a abrir una cuenta pagar los gastos 5 Persona que elige a los oradores hace arreglos para el hotel transportacion comida etc 6 Alateen 7 Registracion Jackie Bussey se dio voluntaria para esto 8 Informacion al publico 9 Reuniones de oradors 10 Literatura 11 Decoraciones 12 Cuarto de Hospitalidad 13 Entretenimiento 14 AA Liason 15 Rifa Habra una reunion para empezar todo esto Shelley enviara e mails a todos con las descripciones Pidio que animen a los grupos a presentarse como voluntaries Kay C dijo que se necesitan 200 mas Voluntarios Al Anon para la convencion Internacional de AA para dar la bienvenida a las personas Alice dijo que hay varios hotels de 6 a 10 millas de la reunion Kay informo que Habra servicio de Shuttle entre Austin y San Antonio Para mas informacion vaya a www aa org District 6 Newsletter A La posicion de la Coordinadora Espanol se revis
22. rgetown 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 A District 6 Newsletter Reunion de Distrito 17 de Julio Grupo anfitrion Wimberley AFG Wimberley Presbyterian Church 956 FM 2325 Wimberley TX 78676 Contaco Clare Myra Como llegar Del Norte via la IH 35 Viaje asi al sur en la IH 35 tome el Exit 213 asi a Kyle FM 150 Llegue al cemaforo y doble a la derecha en FM 150 Center Street Proceda Y milla luego doble a la derecha para mantenerse en FM150 Rebel Road Proceda 8 2 millas y continue derecho en la FM 3237 por 9 2 millas hasta que llegue adonde termina el camino y se convierte en RR12 y pase por el centro de Wimberley hasta el Segundo cemaforo preparese para doblar a su izquierda Doble a su izquierda en el FM 2325 siga en FM 2325 hasta que llegue a Wimberly Presbyterian Church a su mano derecha Del Norte via Mopac Tome el Mopac Loop 1 o sea el SH45 al sur hasta que termine el camino en FM1826 Doble a la izquierda en FM 1826 y continue ahasta que el camino termine en FM 150 Doble a la izquierda en FM 150 y continue hasta que llegue al FM 3237 Doble a su derecha en FM 3237 y continue por 9 2 millas hasta te llegue al RR12 Doble a la derecha en RR12 y pase por el centro de Wimberley hasta el Segundo cemaforo preparese para doblar a la izquierda Doble a la izquierda en FM 2325
23. teers are needed for the AA International to Greet and Meet attendees Alice said there are several hotels 6 10 miles away from the meeting Kay said there will be a shuttle service between Austin and San Antonio The website for information is WWW aa org The Spanish Coordinator position was revisited Rosa would like to have Spanish speaking meetings at the same time as English speaking meetings Please notify her if you have an extra room where they can meet Judy W will ask the church where her group meets Linda suggested a bilingual meeting Updates from groups were given Ask It Basket Questions 1 Why are double winners excluded from some group service positions Answer Refer to page 79 in the Service Manual about Dual Membership 2 Can something be put in the newsletter about bringing your Service Manual to the District Meeting and also a written report from the group Answer Yes we can and will 3 There is a member of our group who continues to talk about their problem with alcohol People have talked with the person after the meeting but the problem persists How might we handle this Answer Study Tradition One in our literature 4 Our group has submitted a change form for our meeting three times in the last year but we have not seen the change in the meeting schedule we changed the meeting time How long does it take for changes to take effect or should we highlight the changes an
24. ties Prayers were asked for Betty Brown s husband who has cancer Introductions were made by going around the room There were four members there for their first district meeting including one Alateen It was announced that there would be a CBS TV special on April 25th at 8 00 p m The special is the movie When Love Is Not Enough The Lois Wilson Story A workshop was held by our hosting group An Alateen sponsor meeting was held separately during the same time After the workshop and sponsor meeting the donation basket was passed Officer and Coordinator reports were given Rosa Literature Coordinator announced that a new service manual would be out in August of this year The AIS representatives gave their reports Tom newsletter editor announced that the deadline for the fall newsletter is September 4th Tom also announced that he is a GRANDPA The morning session adjourned for lunch at 11 57 The afternoon session resumed at 1 03 Shelley gave a report on the January AWSC meeting Among the items for the Spring assembly agenda are 1 Clarification on the number of times the immediate past delegate has their way paid to attend the annual delegate s meeting 2 The Durable Goods Task Force is to give a presentation on a projector for the Area to use 3 Task Force report definition of an experienced Alateen sponsor The AWSC will recommend to the Assembly that we change the wording of the original motio
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