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Index..........................................................................................................................................................2

Agenda February, 2018 Committee Meeting ..............................................................................................3

AMIAS Training and Workshops .................................................................................................................4

“Who Has a Vote and Voice” ......................................................................................................................4

Calendar of SCWS Meetings and Events .....................................................................................................5

Minutes of Committee Meeting—Saturday November 18, 2017 ................................................................6-9

Officer Reports

Delegate ..............................................................................................................................................9

Alternate Delegate ..............................................................................................................................9-10

Immediate Past Delegate ....................................................................................................................10-11

Chair ...................................................................................................................................................11

Secretary .............................................................................................................................................11

Treasurer .............................................................................................................................................11

Ask-it Basket Q & A……………………………………………...…………………………………………...……………………………………...11-13

Coordinator Reports ..................................................................................................................................13-17

District Rep. Reports ..................................................................................................................................17-25

Convention Reports ...................................................................................................................................26

Intergroup /AIS Reports .............................................................................................................................26-27

The Forum Magazine .................................................................................................................................27

Financial Reports

SCWS Financials—October 2017 through December 2017 ...................................................................28-31

Group Contributions—October 2017 through December 2017 ............................................................32-41

So Cal. World Service Directory

Past Delegates and Officers..................................................................................................................32

Coordinators/Intergroup Liaisons/Convention Chairs ...........................................................................43

District Representatives .......................................................................................................................44

SCWS Email Addresses and SCWS Mailing Address...............................................................................45

Information Service Centers.................................................................................................................45

Sample Forms-Group Change Form (GR-1) ; Group Contribution and Bulletin Subscription Forms..............46-47 (Please use forms from SCWS Website scws-al-anon.org)

Map to Glendale First United Methodist Church, Carlson Hall ....................................................................48

Southern California World Service

Volume 59 Number 4 November 2017 Assembly Including Financial Reports

AL-ANON & ALATEEN

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8:00 a.m. – New District Representative Orientation – Dining Room

9:00 a.m. - Starting time– Please be prompt

Chairperson’s Report – Donna E.

Moment of Silence - Serenity Prayer and Welcome

Traditions read by: District # ________

Treasurer’s Report–Tarisa R.

Group Records Coordinator Roll Call & Report – Ana R.

Secretary – Jim .

Approval of August 19, 2017 Area Committee Meeting Minutes (Please read them prior to the meeting.)

Alternate Delegate’s Report – Eva B.

Immediate Past Delegate’s Report – Elizabeth K.

Delegate’s Report – Marcia M. Sharing of Service (SOS)

World Service Conference (WSC)

Observe 7th Tradition (Continue the meeting while baskets are being

passed)

12:00 p.m. Lunch Break

1:00 p.m. – Reconvene - Please be Prompt

Concepts read by: District # ______

Old Business 1. Task Forces Reports including Alateen-AMIAS Task Force 2. Two new Alateen Coordinator positions—Events & Communication

New Business 1. AIS/LDC Coordinator and Spanish Coordinator positions 2. Alateen Resolution Committee 3. Young Al-Anon Convention 4. New Coordinators – AIS/LDC and Spanish

Al-Anon - Southern California World Service (SCWS) - Area #04 Committee Meeting - Saturday, February 17, 2018

FIRST METHODIST CHURCH, GLENDALE, CA AGENDA Host Districts: 8, 12, 17

Hospitality Report: Shauna S. Host Districts for May Assembly: 3, 24, 42, 54, 57, 60, 64, 69

Convention Chairpersons’ Reports AFG Convention 2018 – Al-Anon So-Cal. AA Conv. 2018 – Al-Anon

Coordinators’ Reports: Area Alateen Process Person: Gerry “Bear” W. Archives: Carol G. Bulletin: Eugene C. Cooperating w/Professional Comm: Mary C. Institutions: Billy M. Literature: Judy P. Public Information: Kathleen G. Website: Ben P.

District Representative’s Reports

Intergroup Liaisons’ Reports Inland Empire Intergrupal Hispaña (L.A. County) Los Angeles CountyOrange County San Diego County Ventura County Ask-It Basket – Q’s & A’s: Alternate Delegate (if time permits)

Al-Anon related Announcements (if time permits)

Closing time - 4:00 p.m. - Close with Al-Anon Declaration

Please help clean up.

REMINDERS:

Please limit reports to 2-3 minutes (does not apply to Officers)

Submit printed report and e-mail report to the Secretary at [email protected] and then e-mail a copy of the re-port to the Bulletin Editor at [email protected]

Discussion on a motion - please keep to 1-2 minutes at the mic.

Cell Phones: please turn them off or set to silent mode

THANK YOU!

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Who has a Voice and/or Vote at Assemblies & Committee Meetings

90 Minute AMIAS Certificate Training for NEW Applicants—email registration to [email protected]

Are you willing & able to be an AMIAS? Go to the SCWS Website “Alateen Sponsorship” for eligibility & more information.

Access Date Time Notes

Internet Online January 10, 2018 8pm—9:30pm English

Internet Online February 11, 2018 8pm—9:30pm English

AFG Convention March 10, 2018 TBA English

Internet Online March 14, 2018 8pm—9:30pm English

D64 (Spanish) March 24, 2018 10am—11:30pm Spanish

Internet Online April 8, 2018 8pm—9:30pm English

Internet Online May 9, 2018 8pm—9:30pm English

D64 (Spanish) March 24, 2018 10am—11:30pm Spanish

Date Time District Contact Information

February 3 10am—2pm D33 Terri T.. [email protected]

February 10 12pm – 4pm 8am – 12 pm

D54 D75

Sandy K. [email protected] Mark M. [email protected]

February 24 10am – 2pm 10am – 2pm

D12 D69

Gerry W. [email protected] Sarah M. [email protected]

March 3 12pm—4pm D09 Nicole W. [email protected]

March 17 10am—2pm 12pm—4pm

D24 D42

Layla R. [email protected] Jim B. [email protected]

March 24 10am—2pm 12pm—4pm

OCIG D64 (Spanish)

Mary H. [email protected] Marcel M. [email protected]

April 7 12pm—4pm D17 Judy P. [email protected]

April 14 12pm—4pm D60 Daphne J. [email protected]

April 21 10am—2pm 10am—2pm

D27 D66

Jason L. [email protected] Sandy W. [email protected]

April 22 1:30pm—5:30pm D36/D39 Maria D. [email protected]

May 5 10am—2pm D8 Jim G. [email protected]

May 26 12pm—4pm D64 (Spanish) Marcel M. [email protected]

AMIAS Re-certification Training—Email “Contact” for Reservation & Location

ASSEMBLY MEETINGS VOICE VOTE

Group Representatives YES YES

District Representatives YES

Officers YES

Coordinators YES

Past Delegates YES

Intergroup Liaisons YES

AWSC Convention Chairs (Conventions: AFG, SoCal AA & SCAC)

YES

COMMITTEE MEETINGS VOICE VOTE

District Representatives YES YES

Officers YES YES

Coordinators YES YES

Past Delegates YES YES

Intergroup Liaisons YES YES

AWSC Convention Chairs (Conventions: AFG, SoCal AA & SCAC)

YES YES

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Southern California Area World Service (SCWS) Events

All Meetings are held at Glendale First United Methodist Church, 134 N. Kenwood, Glendale , CA 91206

Parking is available at three locations:

1) The church parking lot, 2) The lot off of Wilson and Kenwood and

3) The Glendale Unified School District lot across the street.

Do not park on Kenwood Street as there is only a 2 hour limit!

AWSC Committee Meetings (3rd Saturdays of February and August) Meetings—9am to 4pm (1 hour lunch) - New DR Orientation—8am to 8:45am

February 17, 2018 & August 18, 2018 February 16, 2019 & August 20, 2019

Assembly Meetings (3rd Saturdays of May and November) Meetings—9am to 4pm (1 hour lunch) - New GR Orientation—8am to 8:45am

May 19, 2018 & November 16, 2019

Sharing of Service (3rd Saturday of January) January 20, 2018 January 19, 2019

Southwest Regional Delegates’ Meetings (aka SWRDM) (2nd complete Weekend in March) (Delegates and Past Delegates have a voice & vote;

Area Chairs and Alternate Delegates have voice but not vote) March 9-11, 2018—Reno, Nevada

March 8-10, 2019

Please go to the SCWS Website for the Complete “Calendar of Events—Southern California World Service ” You will find many more events and electronic flyers and forms for downloading and printing.

FLYERS AND REGISTRATION FORMS- Districts, Intergroups and Conventions who are participants in the Southern California Area Assembly may bring and distribute their forms in the meeting hall. All other Conven-tions and /or events, without limited attendance, may only place their flyers, registration forms, etc., in the lobby outside of the meeting hall.

ELECTRONIC BULLETIN AND BULLETIN SUBSCRIPTIONS: The Southern California World Service (SCWS) BULLE-TIN is published electronically online four times annually and is available to any member of Al-Anon Family Groups at the SCWS website. To obtain a mailed copy of the SCWS BULLETIN for $15.00 annually, please complete a “Subscription Form” (found at the back of the Bulletin), submit a check payable to “SCWS” and mail both to SCWS, 10073 Valley View Street #260, Cypress, CA 90630.

Calendar of Events 2016-2018

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November 18, 2017 SCWS Assembly New GR Orientation (Dining Room) 8:00AM to 9:00AM

Electronic Clicker Distribution 8:00AM-9:00AM Morning Session 9:00AM- Noon

9:00 am Opened with Serenity Prayer

Traditions read by Larry, D8 ADR

CB goes over Conference rules and who has voice and vote

Welcome/Chair Report-CB S.-Recognition of New GRs and Past Delegates (Kate D. Panel 40; Willie W. Panel 37; Sandie E. Panel 49; Jayme C. Panel 52; and Kathi M. Panel 30).

Eva, Treasurer (Read Report in Bulletin )

Treasurer reviewed Year-to-Date Financials. Motion to ap-prove financials made by Chris, GR 40, and Traci DR14 second-ed. Approved. Eva proposes we send $15,000 contribution to WSO. Liz, GR 75 makes motion to approve contribution of $15,000, seconded by Jeanette GR D75. Frank, DR 54 says we haven’t done roll call yet, CB says we only need a consensus for this motion and it was above 50%. Layla, D24, GR asks if we have met all our expenses. Yes. Vote approval by more than 50%.

Sandy, Secretary

Libby DR 75, Marley GR, 71, seconds motion to approve Minutes.

Donna, Records Secretary Coordinator (Read Report in Bulle-tin )

Roll call in conjunction with clicker count by District. Voting count = 216

CB announced 7th Tradition basket being passed.

Election of Officers

CB read Election Procedures. Motion to approve election pro-cedure (50% plus 1 vote to pass). Approved.

Delegate Candidates

Suzanne P. D43; Marcia M. D72; Keith F.D21; Tim P. D27. Can-didates spoke two minutes about why they believe they will make a good candidate.

Voting results : After the first round of voting, Keith steps down; The second round of voting Suzanne P. 37 votes; Marcia M. 77; Tim P. 86. Suzanne steps down.

Note: Records Secretary announces voting count increased to 218.

Third round of voting is between Marcia M. and Tim P. Results are Marcia 84 and Tim P. 135. (2/3rds vote needed; 2/3rds of 219 is 146 so vote goes to hat.) Immediate Past delegate draws name out of hat: Marcia M.is Delegate .

Alt. Delegate Candidates: First round of voting is: Tarisa R.,

Jim B., Keith F., Eva B. After the Voting results are in: Keith F. steps down; After the second round of voting Jim B. steps down; third round of voting – the results are Tarisa R. 117 and Eva B. 98. 129 necessary for 2/3rds so goes to the hat. Imme-diate past delegate draws name out of hat: Eva B. is Alt Dele-gate

Chair – Donna E. stands without any opposition and the voting results are: 194 yes, 9 no

Secretary - Jim B. stands without any opposition and the voting results are: 214 yes, 4 no

Treasurer - Tarisa R. stands without any opposition and the voting results are: 203 yes, 19 no

Jayme, Immediate Past Delegate - By-Laws Task Force Presentation (Read Bulletin)

Questions and discussion.

Jen GR, D24 had a question about pg. 4 Section 5. Jayme says this is part of our election procedures and that we aren’t here to debate the By-Laws.

Casey GR, D27 had a motion to dispense with reading By-Laws and go to vote. Seconded by Debra GR, D20, Liz GR, D75. This motion was taken off the table.

Liz GR, D75 moved to make a motion and the motion was: (1) read everything [1 vote]; (2) read yellow only [92 votes]; or (3) no reading [116], so the results were to not read the By-Laws.

Vote yes or not whether we accept the approval of By-Laws : (1) Yes [170]; (2) No [27], (3) Abstain [20]. Voting to accept By-Laws as they are written passed.

More discussion and comments - from Liz GR, D24 – are we voting to say yes on Election Procedures plus numbers 6 & 7? Answer is yes.

Regarding going to hat after 3rd vote - Alan GR, D27 sug-gests we have a fourth ballot after the two delegate candi-dates and then go to hat. Sandie E., Past Delegate, says Task Force came up with this policy to make it more efficient. We could add it but it isn’t usually necessary. Suggests we take it under advisement for next year. Alan asks for consideration for 4th ballot before going to hat.

Adriana GR, D54, – clarifying if it is a yes or no vote for entire By-Laws. Answer is if a no vote goes through, we go back to what we were using.

Barbara GR, D3. How can we get “going to the hat” changed when we get down to two delegate candidates? As answered above, a Task Force recommended this policy, which is in the Service Manual .

Brenda GR, D12 Clarification about “going to hat” – It was suggested to contact the Task Force who worked on this.

Tracey GR – read No. 6 page 8 article 8. There is an error. Jayme says that the error has nothing to do with the Election

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Procedures. The error was merely that the wrong reference was noted. Jayme made a note of it and will correct. The cor-rection has been made.

Vote on Election procedures: (1) Yes 142; (2) Abstain 13. Passed unanimously.

Marcia M – Alt. Delegate (See Report in Bulletin) - What’s next (see flyer).

All Coordinators say goodbye (See reports in Bulletin.)

Judy, Hospitality Coordinator, says Districts to bring snack for SOS are D33, D36, D39, D40, D63, and D66.

Lunch Break 11:50

Resume 12:30

Frank C. read Twelve Concepts

Announcement from CB – AFG Convention is coming up March 9 through 11, 2018 at Doubletree Hotel, Ontario, CA. Fundraiser and sign-up sheets are in lobby.

Donna E. – Roll Call Update

CB reviews Conference procedures and who has voice or vote.

Elizabeth, Delegate, Panel 55 (See Report in Bulletin.) –Yvonne, Northern California, from Panel 55 is here as a visi-tor, to observe our Assembly. New groups still receive a Ser-vice Manual when they register; existing groups have to pur-chase their own Service Manual. Day of Connection (day be-fore International) is July 5, 2018 in Baltimore.

CB read from daily reader ODAT.

WSO Presentation

Participants on GoToMeeting Conference Call: Vali F. – WSO Executive Director; Marsha W. – WSO Director of Programs; Sue P. – WSO Associate Director – Groups; Sergio Z. – WSO Alateen Assistant; Marcia M.– SCWS Alternate Delegate; Jerry (Bear) W. SCWS Area Alateen Process (AAPP )

Sue P. discusses how we (Alateen) got here. WSO is the clear-ing house and provides the Historical Prospective.

Sergio talks about concerns of abuse in Alateen which gave rise to the 2003 Minimum Safety and Behavioral Require-ments Motion. Sergio reads requirements. Every area has developed their own requirements. If you are interested in reading the history about this, the 2003 Conference Summary along with all of the Conference Summaries are available on the WSO Member Website.

Reminder that during discussions to use spiritual principles – Unity, presume good will, trust, acceptance, unconditional love, responsibility, accountability, service, obedience to the unenforceable, etc.

Some Clarifications/Concerns

Question regarding Areas being given their autonomy to write their own guidelines. Answer: Correct. However, our guidelines have to meet or surpass the WSO Guidelines.

Question referring to Concept 12 about being punitive. Isn’t this punitive? How can we educate Alateens on the principles of Al-Anon? Answer: if we go through back-ground on how the Board made this decision, it is apparent this is not punitive.

Concern that we have not reviewed our safety requirements since they have been established and could have avoided incidences if we had reviewed the requirements.

Bear and Marcia read timeline that starts July 26 (See Restor-ing Confidence flyer.)

Vali comments this is a lot of information. The decision to de-activate and not register the two groups was a reflection of the Area Safety and Behavioral Requirements (ASBRs) not being carried out. In order for WSO to empower the areas to support Alateen they need to know that the ASBRs are being implemented and adhered to – which they were not in their entirety. Today’s conversation is to make the Assembly aware of the problems and to determine a process for cor-recting the problems and restoring the WSOs confidence enough that they will approve new Alateen registrations.

Open Mic/Some Questions and Comments from Assembly

Which of the Districts are covered under California South? Answer: all of them. Only two Coordinator positions are in the SCWS area including L.A. so how would training for AMI-AS’s be judged as sufficient? Answer: This is why we are asking for a Task Force.

One District has very few AMIAS and two Alateen meetings. Requests that the unit that oversees those meetings not be the District but be a broader area. Bear says we are aware of this and will look at it.

Is there a deadline for when the Safety and Behavioral Requirements (ASBRs) to be implemented by the Area? An-swer: It was 2004. The ASBRs were completed in SCWS in 2004. Has the Area ever had to step in before? Yes.

Bear says he thinks there have been issues for a while and that the communication loop between meetings, DALs, DRs, and the Area all need to be linked more closely in the future.

There are Alateens supporting Alateen who don’t have a voice. Meetings need to be protected. Voting against com-pliance to the ASBRs is not helping.

DRs need to be a part of process. DALs are hard to find. DRs may not be so willing to volunteer.

One member said that if this had happened in his Dis-trict, he would just start another meeting. Answer: We don’t want this to happen again. We are looking at the big picture. New Alateen meetings are not being registered at this time so starting a new meeting will not happen until the WSO reinstates the Area’s permission to register new Alateen meetings.

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Wants to make sure all Alateens are safe.

One member has nine kids in Alateen. “The program saved our lives.”

Marcia says on the list of our ideas, we have pages of thoughts on how to manage drop offs of Alateens before meetings and suggestions about procedures we could put in place. Encourages groups, Districts, and individuals to send their personal thoughts and suggestions to their DRs, DALs, and the Area.

Always room for improvement but too much paperwork.

Why weren’t we informed earlier? Are we scaring Alateens away? Fear and control will destroy Alateen.

We are all at fault and we all need to come together. We need trust. Can there be a timeline on Task Force or ARC updates? Marcia says we have already started changing what we can. This is a “we” program. Communication will be ongoing. Remember we are turning over a new Board. A lot of work to be done.

Very sad about Alateens. First Alateen meeting in his

District is waiting to open.

Al-Anon is a process. Believes in Board and we need to let them do it. It’s hard for us to keep out of controlling.

What can we do as GRs? What is our power? Vali says talk to each other and reason things out. Close the break-downs in communication in the links of service. Plan on pa-per looks wonderful but it wasn’t implemented.

We are the largest area in SCWS. We have larger prob-lems. Suggest we have two sponsors per meeting. We need education. Make sure that there is an Al-Anon meeting alongside each Alateen meeting and that the Al-Anon meeting helps the Alateen meeting.

We have the same purpose. Fight ignorance. We are the problem. Not just one person. Communication and working together is the key to success.

There are huge potential liability issues with Alateens. What is the ratio of AMIAS’ to SCAC members who attend SCAC? Answer: 10 (Alateens) to 1 (AMIAS).

Training. Recertification. Alateens are invited to partici-pate in many conventions. There has to be an Event Plan for each one. There are 76 registered Alateen meetings and everyone needs at least one AMIAS sponsor. We have only two SCAC Coordinators. This is so complex we need to break it down. We need many people involved. Keep wrapping your head around how any AMIASs we have to have.

We are working toward a vote of confidence.

Jayme clarifies that the letter from the WSO was sent to the Pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Torrance, Delegate, Area Chair, Area Alateen Sponsor Coordinator and

The Alateen Resolution Committee (ARC) has been fo-cused on SCAC and not Alateen meetings for the past few years. The ARC has been meeting on a weekly basis. There has been so much focus on SCAC and the Area’s anxiety about SCAC that there has been no focus on anything else.

One member who has been involved as a past Alateen sponsor believes we can find solutions. Substitutes should be available for late or absent sponsors.

At a conference, an Alateen member came to an Al-Anon Member and let her know her meeting shut down because there were no sponsors.

Member feels like he is being scolded by Area and just wants an apology. Tripling of AMIAS roster is probably not going to happen soon, and is dependent on participation from Al-Anon members.

GR would “not be alive” without Alateen. Please simplify the Event Plan. Be consistent. Lack of communication. Re Task Forces – please make Alateens a part of the process.

DR asks if the WSO provided a list of what we need to do in order to be approved. Do we have a good idea of what the WSO wants and are we asking for unity with the Assembly. Where can he find the minimum security guidelines? Sergio says Alateen safety guidelines are online on WSO website.

One member suggested that maybe this needs to be a group responsibility. Maybe one person doing Alateen com-pliance, splitting responsibility as suggested.

Suggestion to isolate certain areas and don’t penalize those who are doing well.

One member thought it was not necessary to bring up problematic incidences from the past. Alateens are waiting for us to figure it out.

Disappointed that we are all being punished for some-thing someone else did. Suggests Alateens be split into older/younger Alateens. Vali responds to first comment. Action tak-en was because of many of the procedures Southern California put in place (the ASBRs) were not being followed. Implemen-tation needs to be the backbone of the ASBRs. The Area needs to establish effective channels of communication. Offic-ers and Coordinators have been doing a lot of hard work that our members don’t see. Let’s empower a group to work on these issues so we know what to do during a fire drill.

Al-Anon and Alateen are one. It is us – no one above or

below.

Safety is foremost. WSO has the legal authority to grant the use of, or withhold, the Alateen name and registration process. Really doesn’t like to hear that we have to “restore confidence.” In the past Alateens got together and met. Bear says what we are looking at a consensus from the group in order to restore confidence.

Alateens don’t have a voice? Every Alateen can be a GR!

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Area Alateen Process Person.

Clarification that if we vote to form an Alateen-AMIAS Task Force (AATF), Alateen meetings will again be registered by the WSO.

Issue is to strengthen existing Alateen meetings. Suggests that AMIAS’ should be on Task Force.

Would love to see training modules.

Who chooses the Task Force members? Answer: The cur-rent Chair, in consultation with the other elected Officers.

Marcia reiterates some procedures can start immediately, whereas others may take more time to implement. We have a target of May, 2018.

Not passing this motion means Alateens can’t register new

meetings.

Realistically, this needs to be done by February. Vali says we just want to know progress is being made by SCWS. Vali says we provided some suggestions about who we thought should be included on the AATF. The final decision is up to the Area.

CB reads paragraph from Sue P., November 17, 2017, regard-ing suggestions of Task Force (Vali says this is only a sugges-tion): “The Area is responsible for the Safety and Behavioral Requirements and Guidelines for Alateen. These requirements must meet or exceed the minimum requirements as set forth in the 2003 Alateen Motion from the Board of Trustees. The Area is autonomous in making these decisions. It is important to remember that Al-Anon is responsible for Alateen. The Alateen Safety Guidelines refer to the importance of following local laws which contribute to the formation of the Safety and Behavioral Requirements. These laws are made by adults for all to follow. The role of the Alateen is to cooperate and abide by established requirements. With that in mind, participation of an Alateen on this Task Force is not recommended. I would expect that discussion can occur in the Alateen meetings so their voices are reflected through the AMIAS and GRs that serve them.”

Motion from Joyce GR, D69, seconded by Alan GR, D9: “Motion to form a new Alateen-AMIAS Task Force that will formulate immediate changes to implement in our AMIAS (& DAL) train-ing modules, improve communication between the Area, Dis-tricts, and AMIAS’s and to review/recommend possible up-dates for our 2013 Area Alateen Safety and Behavioral Re-quirements by May, 2018 Assembly.” Voting results: (1) Yes 170; (2) No 4; (3) Abstain 1.

Vali asks about final vote? Overwhelming yes. Vali says thank you. (They then discontinue the conference call.)

Adjourned 3:30PM.

Sandy P., 2015-2017 SCWS Secretary

Officer

Reports

Delegate

No report was submitted

Alternate Delegate

Assembly Dialogue with WSO Staff plus Alateen Presentation & Restoring Confidence

During the Assembly afternoon session we had a joint presen-tation between members of our SCWS area and WSO staff members. We connected with WSO through a web-based conference call. We were able to see/hear Vali Fayen (WSO Executive Director), Marsha W. (WSO Director of Programs), Sue P. (WSO Associate Director-Groups) and Sergio Z. (WSO Alateen Assistant). Marcia (Alternate Delegate) and Bear (Area Alateen Process Person, AAPP) gave background information regarding the reason for this special joint presentation.

The SCWS Officers started inquiring in August to see if Sue P. could give the Alateen presentation she gave in Tennessee to our Assembly. This presentation included Alateen history and information about the original 2003 Alateen Safety and Behav-ioral Requirements Motion that came from the Board of Trus-tees of Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. In the mean-time, Alateen meeting issues arose in our Area, making it even more relevant to have Sue’s presentation at our Assembly.

Sue P. and Sergio Z. first presented a brief history of Alateen, and the Alateen Safety and Behavioral Requirements Motion of 2003. Following that, Bear and Marcia reviewed the recent events which led to 2 SCWS Alateen meetings no longer being permitted to use the Alateen name, and the WSO Board of Trustees’ concern that our SCWS Area was not in compliance or following our 2013 California South Area Alateen Safety and Behavioral Requirements. (Please see the attachment “Restoring WSO Confidence in SCWS and our Area’s Use of the Alateen Name”). Due to the potential risk to AMIAS and Alateens, the Board of Trustees put a temporary hold on regis-tering any new Alateen meetings in our Area. At that point in the presentation there was a question/answer period where Assembly members with “Voice” went to the mic to ask ques-tions of the WSO staff or SCWS Board. Many of the questions/comments were asking for clarity about the training of AMIAS/DRs/DALs, previous Alateen issues, why did the communica-tion breakdown occur, feelings of disconnect and lack of trust. (For more specifics please see the Assembly Minutes).

At the end of the question/answer section the Assembly was asked for a vote of confidence to proceed with the necessary changes to ensure the safety of our Al-Anon and Alateen

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present for District 57. After the Assembly was over, I was approached by a Coordinator from the Southern California World Service Board. He asked me to consider assisting others to help District 57 become a viable District again. That was all I needed. You wanted me to help! My father’s words came back to me: “If you are going to do it, do it right or don’t do it at all.” Well, it was a huge effort but a joint effort and together we managed to put District 57 back on the map! Yes, it took courage and lots of footwork, but it gave me such a deep respect for the process and for all the help that was provided. Al-Anon tells us we never have to do anything alone.

Service gives me many opportunities to work on my charac-ter defects. It requires me to grow in ways I never knew possible. It has challenged me to learn new things especial-ly in the world of technology. Most of all it has made me realize that it is not about my opinion or about defending my right to be right. It is about listening to the minority voice and not being afraid of it. The most important thing is to support the group conscience even when we don’t agree. We agree to disagree. It has challenged and forced me to apply the Traditions and Concepts in all my actions and emails too! Those spiritual principles will keep Al-Anon alive and the Traditions and Concepts will hold us together.

It was not my idea to stand for Area Chair in 2009, but a Past Delegate told me to stand. He said “you can do it”. Me? Area Chair? Again, I took direction and stood never believing I would be elected. It was an exciting time and I thought it was the pinnacle of serving the fellowship.

When I was elected Delegate, I had a past Delegate tell me to remember one thing: “You are not there to change Al-Anon, Al-Anon is there to change you”! I needed to re-member that from time to time especially when I was re-sponding to emails, listening on phone calls to reason things out with one another. We aren’t here to change Al-Anon, Al-Anon is here to change us! Service is here to change us! I was also told by another Past Delegate that it would change my life. Indeed it has changed my life but more important-ly, it has changed my heart. Service changes your heart.

In 2012 walking into my first World Service Conference I felt like a newcomer again. I was in awe. I knew I didn’t belong. I looked around the room and I knew everyone was much more accomplished than I. What was I doing here? How did this happen for me? Did my Area make a mistake electing me? How would I ever be able to go to the micro-phone and speak? Finally losing my fear of criticism, feeling worthy enough to contribute to the largest group con-science of the Worldwide Fellowship of Al-Anon, I went to the microphone. I felt the love of a Higher Power. I was an equal. There was that connection again. It was truly our “spiritual principles in action”.

Serving as Delegate I was presented with opportunities and challenges daily to demonstrate those spiritual principles. I tried to do this by giving back the love, respect and energy that I feel and see here in our Area. It is about displaying

members. A motion was made to form a new Alateen/AMIAS Task Force that will formulate immediate changes in our AMI-AS & DAL training modules, improve communication between Area, Districts, and AMIAS’, and review/ recommend possible updates for our 2013 Area Alateen Safety and Behavioral Re-quirements. This was followed by discussion resulting in adding a date of our May Assembly, 2018 as a time to for the Task Force to report back to the Assembly. After amending the mo-tion, a vote was take to proceed with the Alateen/AMIAS Task Force.

Marcia M., Alternate Delegate

Immediate Past Delegate

Immediate Past Delegate, Final Report

It has been a privilege and an honor to serve the fellowship in the capacities that I have. My sponsor told me to just be will-ing to follow direction and “to get in the car”. I have been “getting in the car” since day one.

On page 2 of “When I Got Busy I Got Better” it states: “Service and recovery, are not independent of each other. Both are part of the spiritual awakening that continues to guide us. The more willing we become to practice all of this program, the more progress we can make in recovering from the effects of another’s alcoholism and in living our lives more fully”.

I walked into my first Al-Anon meeting 38 years ago rigid, re-sponsible and right. I looked like I had it all together but inside alcoholism had robbed me of my self-worth and self-esteem. My life was in shambles and I had stopped believing there was any way out.

My three children felt like a noose around my neck. I was so preoccupied with the drinking I was unaware that my five year old had lost 80% of her hearing in one ear. It took a kindergar-ten teacher to tell me there was something wrong with my daughter’s hearing!

From that very first meeting I felt a connection, but I did not understand that feeling. I threw myself into service immedi-ately. I wanted to be busy and hoped it would bring relief. Service provided that spiritual connection for me and relieved the pain.

Initially, it was convention work that sparked my interest. In 1998 I served as the Chairman of the AFG Convention. In early 2000 there were rumblings of an Alateen issue that seemed to boiling over at our Assemblies. Since I am a very curious Al-Anon, I decided to get involved. I wanted to see what this “hot topic” was all about. I raised my hand to serve as my group’s World Service Group Representative. And so it began.

In 2000 I attended an Assembly as a Group Representative in District 57. When roll call was taken at the Assembly, I no-ticed that I was the only Group Representative in the room from District 57. The District did not have a District Repre-sentative and there weren’t any other Group Representatives

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trust, flexibility, tolerance, accountability, responsibility and unity. It’s about living the spiritual principles and in all areas of my life.

One of my favorite Al-Anon books is Many Voices, One Jour-ney. It is a very good history book for anyone who enjoys read-ing about the very beginning of Al-Anon and where we are today. On page 263, of Many Voices, One Journey it states the following: “At the 1980 A.A. International Convention in New Orleans, she spoke at the Flag Ceremony. The A.A. members, like the Al-Anon members, claimed her for their own. There was a deafening applause when she stood up to speak and the applause was even more thunderous when she completed her talk. I was in the wings, and when she exited the podium, she said to me, “Did I do all right?” The text goes on to say: “no matter how long one is in the program, there are times we all feel like a newcomer. We are strong people; we are fragile people.”

And Lois’s words “did I do all right”? From time to time those words resonate so much for me because from the beginning of serving the fellowship as a Group Representative to the pre-sent as the Immediate Past Delegate, there was always the question from time to time, “did I do all right?” I hope you understand now why those words resonate so much for me.

Love in service, Jayme C. Panel 52, CA(S)

Chair

Thank you for your participation in Assembly today. I will take a minute to refer to today’s page from One Day At Time In Al-Anon. It speaks to the trust we will experience today as the Steps and Traditions are practiced. Group Representatives will vote today for officers 2018-2020 and other agenda items. Throughout Southern California you will bring us together with your voice and vote. We will experience Tradition One: “Our common welfare should come first; personal progress for the greatest number depends upon unity.”

CB, Chair

Secretary

Greetings! Just a gentle reminder that at every Assembly and Committee Meeting, the minutes from the previous meeting will be approved. For example, the February Committee meeting Minutes are approved at the August Committee meeting and vice-versa. Likewise, the Minutes of the Area Assembly in May are approved in November, and vice-versa.

LIS, Sandy P., SCWS Secretary, 2015-2017

Treasurer

See Financial Report in the Bulletin

Ask-it-Basket

1. Q The Convention is part of Al-Anon?

A: It depends on what “Convention” you are referring to. The yearly Al-Anon Family Groups (AFG) Convention in Southern California is connected to Southern California World Service.(SCWS) Can you please provide more infor-mation about the convention you are inquiring about?

2. Q: Meetings in our district are seeing court cards. What is SCWS’ policy on court cards?

A: This question has come up frequently in Orange. There have been phone calls from individuals who have received DUIs and were looking specifically for Al-Anon meetings to have their court cards signed off. There have also been reports that individuals have come to Al-Anon meetings with court cards who were intoxicated. The Group is within their autonomy to not sign off on a court card in this in-stance. Our World Service Office was contacted regarding this question, and they replied: “If the court card states that the person must attend Alco-holics Anonymous meetings and they are attending an Al-Anon meeting, with care and kindness it should be ex-plained that they are not in an AA meeting and therefore their court card cannot be signed. This is not meant to de-ter Groups from signing court cards. Court cards, when signed, should always be signed at the end of the meeting. (Some meetings will have their group’s Secretary or Chair-person sign the card, first name only, after the meeting is completed.) We always want to be welcoming. There are judges that send family members to Al-Anon and Alateen meetings and that is wonderful.”

3. Q: Are there plans to bring the So. Cal Convention (AA with Al-Anon participation) back to San Diego every other year as in the past?

A: The Southern Calif. AA Convention Al-Anon Chair was contacted. Her reply: “I know that next year it will be in the desert again because the (San Diego) Town & Country was not very cooperative according to the AA committee. It is really completely up to the AA people but I do know that they are looking at a number of different places for 2019.”

4. Q: Is it true that the district should not do public outreach as it’s double headed management with the local AIS (Al-Anon Information Services)?

A. No, this is not true. The key to this question is commu-nication. It would only be “double headed management” if both the district and AIS were providing public outreach at the same event without communication. Sometimes the

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local AIS is contacted first about an upcoming event and the request for Al-Anon public outreach materials, etc. The AIS and districts served by the AIS will determine their process for handling requests. For example, in San Diego, after the AIS office receives a request, they contact the district that the event is located in. (It’s easier to find volunteers for an event within the same district.) If for some reason the dis-trict cannot cover the event they communicate this to the AIS, then the AIS will be responsible for the event. For fur-ther information please see the Al-Anon Guidelines, G-15, District Meetings. Under “What happens at a district meeting?” it lists “Coordinating service and public outreach

projects”. Under “Sample District Meeting Agenda”it de-

tails “Committee reports: • Public Outreach • Alateen• Literature. In addition, please read the Al-Anon Guidelines, G-4 Al-Anon Information Services (AIS). Under “What Ser-vices Does an AIS Provide to the Groups it Serves?” it in-cludes “Channels local Alateen and Public Outreach inquiries

to a local AIS or district committee.” and in the section “How Does the AIS Collaborate and Communicate with Local Groups, Districts, and the Area?” you will find: “When AIS committees are formed, they work in coopera-tion with the district/Area coordinator or the correspond-

ing Area committee.”

5. Q: There was an error on the Election Process form that was handed out and was brought to the attention of the whole Assembly. It was put to a vote and passed. How could this be put to a vote knowing that there was an error?

A: The error on the Election Procedures form was regarding an incorrect reference. Number 7 on the form stated the following: “7. One Candidate In the event there is only one candidate for a position, there will be a yes or no vote. (Reference: SCWS Bylaws, Article VIII). “

The reference to the Bylaws was incorrectly stated and should not have been included in number 7 on the Election Procedures. This incorrect reference was brought up during the Bylaw Presentation by a member. The Immediate Past Delegate thanked the member for their correction and stat-ed that we had just used the new Election Procedures for the election which was just held and the incorrect reference was a moot point. The Bylaw reference will be deleted on the Election Procedures.

6. Q: At the Area Longtimers event on Oct 21, two of the longtimers on the Fourth Step Panel talked about using the AA Big Book with their sponsees for the Fourth Step Invento-ry. The Area Delegate went to the mic and stated that we can use whatever resources we want at home, but in meetings we refer only to Al-Anon Conference Approved Literature. One of the longtimers on that Panel stated, “the very first Service Manual told us to use the Big Book since we did not have our own Al-Anon literature. I never heard this before. Is it true?

A: We sent the question to the World Service Office for some fact checking.

Greetings from your World Service Office (WSO)! We appre-

ciate your email regarding use of the Big Book of Alco-holics Anonymous and reference to its use in the Al-Anon/Alateen Service Manual.

Although Al-Anon’s roots are based in A.A., the A.A. Big Book is not and never has been Al-Anon Conference Approved Literature (CAL). In the very early days of Al-Anon, A.A. materials were used at meetings because we had little material of our own. When our cofounder, Lois W., wrote The Al-Anon Family Groups (B-5) in 1955, with the help of other pioneers and the support of her husband Bill, she intended it as our big book. Bill did not have Lois write any part of the A.A. big book—even the chapters to the wives or the family—because his book was from the perspective and experience of alco-holics. There was a time back in the 1950’s that reprints of the chapters, “To Wives” and “The Family Afterward” were offered to Al-Anon members on the literature or-der form

Al-Anon and Alateen Groups at Work was initially pub-lished in 1964, the World Service Handbook in 1973 and the Digest of Al-Anon and Alateen Policies in 1975. There is no reference to use of the Big Book in Al-Anon meetings.

“Conference Approved Literature” (CAL) came about from discussions held at Al-Anon’s very first World Ser-vice Conference in 1961. The first few Conferences de-veloped a process to give conceptual approval for the development of Al-Anon literature, and it was the will of the Conference to recommend exclusive use of CAL in Al-Anon meetings. Although the Conference grandfa-thered in several existing Al-Anon pieces, in keeping with Traditions One, Three, Five, and Six, the A.A. Big Book was not among them. The World Service Confer-ence has never voted to approve the use of A.A,’s Big Book as Al-Anon CAL. Additional information about the history of CAL is published in the book Many Voices, One Journey (B-31).

CAL is developed by and for Al-Anon members and un-dergoes a rigorous process of review. This process en-courages Al-Anon unity and assures that the Al-Anon message at our meetings is consistent with Al-Anon principles and policies. The 2014-2017 Al-Anon/Alateen Service Manual (P24/27) provides detailed information about CAL on pages 102-108 and the policy regarding the exclusive use of CAL at meetings is stated on pages 104 of the “Digest of Al-Anon and Alateen Policies” sec-tion of the Service Manual.

As part of their personal recovery, Al-Anon members are always free to read any materials they choose out-side of an Al-Anon meeting. Many find reading A.A. materials helpful in understanding the disease of alco-holism as it affects alcoholics and the Big Book is the authority on alcoholism from the perspective and expe-rience of the alcoholic. It does not reflect the perspec-tive or experience of the families and friends of alcohol-

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ics. At Al-Anon meetings we strive to understand the dis-ease of alcoholism as it affects us and since meeting time is so limited, it is important to stick with Al-Anon materials during meetings.

Marcia M, Alternate Delegate

Coordinator Reports

Area Alateen Sponsor Coordinator

Alateen Conference Restructuring Workgroup:

The Area Alateen Resolution Committee (AARC) completed the SCAC Procedures document.

They were ready to present at the Feb 2018 Committee meeting, however, were asked to hold their presentation until after the newly formed Area Alateen Task Force has presented their recommendations to the May 2018 Assembly. The sus-pension will remain in place until the restructuring document is presented to and approved by the Area GRs at the Area As-sembly.

Alateen Task Force:

At the May 2013 Assembly, the GRs voted to have a task force created to discuss the following and report back to the Assem-bly with their recommendations:

Should the maximum age of 20 for Alateen members be changed?

How can the Area support meetings that have Alateen members with special needs?

What safety measures need to be put in place in order for the Area to support overnight Alateen events?

Nine (9) AMIASs were selected to be on this task force. The nine members are current or past Alateen Group Sponsors, have experience with Alateen Events, and represent different regions of CA(S). They met in September and October 2017 but the Task Force was put on hold in November 2017. This Task Force was informed in January 2018 that the newly formed Alateen Task Force formed, per WSO’s request, will be covering these topics so this Task force was disbanded.

Background Check Task Force:

Information pertaining to Live Scan was presented at the Feb-ruary 2017 AWSC meeting with a consensus of moving for-ward with Live Scan. Discussion was held at the August 2017 AWSC meeting regarding the financial and logistical impact on the Area, Districts, and AMIASs. Discussion ensued as follows:

1) Who should be financially responsible for the cost of Live Scan? The consensus was that the Area should not be bur-

dened with the entire cost. It should be shared with the District and/or AMIAS. More discussion will follow at the February 2018 AWSC.

2) Should current AMIASs be required to complete the Live Scan process or should we just move forward with new AMIAS appli-cants? Unanimous decision was that all AMIASs (current and future) complete the Live Scan process.

3) Who should pay the Live Scan fee for AMIASs that certify after their original certification has lapsed? Since time ran out, no poll was taken but comments received were (1) District & AMIAS (2) AMIAS only. More discussion will follow at the February 2018 AWSC.

Once discussion is completed at the AWSC, the Area Assembly members will discuss and vote on whether or not to convert to Live Scan.

AMIAS Recertification Workshops:

The AMIAS Recertification Workshops and Certificate Training schedule has been created and is posted on the Alateen Spon-sorship webpage of the Area website. The Recertification Work-shops will be held between January 27, 2018 and May 26, 2018 and include the information that WSO requested be included.

SCWS Alateen Event Plan Form:

Based on input from Area members, the form has been revised for clarity and simplicity.

The draft will be reviewed by the incoming Alateen Event Coor-dinator, who will distribute it and have it posted on the website.

Alateen Participation at Conventions:

It is important to include Alateen participation when planning a convention. If an Alateen member is unable or unwilling to step up as the chair, an AMIAS can do so. Reminder that the proce-dure for Alateen Events must be followed.

An Event Plan must be submitted to the Alateen Sponsor Coordi-nator at [email protected] and approved before pub-lishing “Alateen Participation” on the convention flyer or distrib-uting a flyer for the Alateen event. You can submit the Event Plan months in advance of the event. You do not need to wait until the deadline of “30 days before the event”.

If there is no Alateen program at the convention, the Conven-tion is responsible for the safety of all of the Al-Anon members. You may want to consider a disclaimer that minors should be supervised by an adult at all times.

Thank You for letting me be of service! Tarisa R Area Alateen Sponsor Coordinator (Sept 2016 – Dec 2017) [email protected]

Alateen Area Processing Person

Here is the update from the 4th Quarter of 2017: 1 Alateen Meeting has deactivated

mailto:[email protected])

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23 completed New AMIAS Certification Training 19 New AMIAS’ were processed and Certified 2 New Alateen Groups have registered.

Currently in the SCWS Area, we have: 323 Certified AMIAS’s 79 Registered Alateen Meetings

In December, I was invited by Judy P., the DAL for District 17, to attend the District 17 AMIAS Meet & Greet. It was an even-ing of great fellowship, good food, and an exchange of infor-mation and ideas that was invaluable to all in attendance. Thanks to District 17 for your continued strong commitment to the Alateen program.

I am happy to travel anywhere to have a conversation about Alateen. I will accept any invitation to attend District meetings, AMIAS get-togethers, or any other function to support Al-Anon & Alateen if I am able.

GR-3 Form Need to register a new Alateen Meeting? Has your meeting moved? New Sponsor? Phone # or address changes?

Please remember to use the GR-3 Form (Alateen Registration/Group Records Change form) which is available on the Alateen Sponsorship page at the SCWS website: (www.scws-al-anon.org).

The GR-3 can be filled out online. Once completed, the GR-3 is routed to the DAL/DR who will then send it to the local AIS and to the AAPP. The AAPP will submit the information to the WSO records and voila, your Alateen meeting information is up to date!

AMIAS Certification Training (for new applicants only): The 2017/2018 schedule is now posted on the Area Website.

The 90 minute on-line webinars are held once each month and second Sunday on even months and second Wednesday on odd months at 8:00 pm. For those members that are techni-cally challenged, face-to-face sessions are held at various con-ventions. If you are a convention chair and would like to have an AMIAS Certificate Training scheduled during your conven-tion, please contact [email protected]

It continues to be a privilege and a pleasure for me to have the opportunity to serve as your Area Alateen Process Person.

Love in Service, Jerry “Bear” AAPP (Jan 2018 – Dec 2021) [email protected]

Archives

Dear Friends in the Fellowship,

If you love History this is the right positon for you. I have learned so much about how Southern California has been in-strumental with Al-Anon and its beginning.

In 1957 the very first Alateen Meeting was formed in Pasade-

na, California. Again in 1957 the very first Men’s Meeting was established in La Canada/ Flintridge. At the 1960 AA Interna-tional Convention held in Long Beach the Al-Anon members in attendance voted to create the WSO. This is our service arm and also represents our World Service Office in Virginia Beach, Virginia today. So a lot has happened here and it has been great fun to share this information with our Fellowship.

The Traveling Archives was always made available to our AFG Convention and the Southern California AA Convention with Al-Anon Participation. It is made available to all District Alathon functions as requested and seen at all Assembly, Area Com-mittee , SOS and TEAM Meetings.

Although, today most all of our information is recorded on the SCWS Website, a bound paper version is wonderful to have so one can see and touch the original document.

In October we had our Longtimers Meeting. It was an honor to get to do this for our Fellowship. It is so wonderful to meet many of our Longtime Members and hear their Experience, Strength and Hope! It was a wonderful day enjoyed by all.

So with this I will sign off. As WSO Archives always states, “Look to the Past to Preserve the Future”.

With Love in Service, Dan P SCWS Archives Coordinator

Bulletin

Thank you for the opportunity to serve as the Bulletin Coordi-nator for our Area. I want to thank all of you who sent your reports to be published in the Bulletin this month. Please get with you Intergroup, districts and groups to make sure you have a copy of the Bulletin. It is $15.00 per year and will be mailed to you as soon as it is published. See the sample sub-scription form in the Bulletin or go online to our website for information on obtaining your copy of the Bulletin.

This is my last Bulletin to publish for my term has expired. It has been a pleasure to have been part of the Area’s Board these last two years. I am looking forward to serving you as your Area Secretary for the next three years.

If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact me at: [email protected] or [email protected]

Thank you for letting me be of service Jim B., Bulletin Coordinator

Hospitality

Thank you to the districts who brought snacks today and are helping with set up, clean up and general replenishing of the tables during the day.

As I announce the districts scheduled to bring snacks for the


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SOS event on January 20, 2018, please acknowledge me. Those districts are: District 33, District 36, District 39, District 40, District 63, & District 66. Please be prepared to prep your food (or have it already prepped) and put it on the tables.

I am also announcing the districts scheduled to bring snacks for the Area Committee Meeting on February 17, 2018. Those districts are: District 8, District 12, & District 17

I will again assign specific time slots to specific districts for help on January 20, 2017. I will email this information closer to the date.

Thank you, Judy P. Hospitality Coordinator

Group Records

#1: Area Group Data

#2: Our on-line Registration/Group Records Change Form

Our members appear to be using the form and the process is working smoothly.

#3A: Conference Call with WSO Staff

Our Delegate and I participated in a conference call about Group Records on October 5 with two WSO staff members. They are discussing the possibility of revising their group rec-ords process so that members can fill out a “universal form” on the WSO website. They’re exploring the possibility of making that THE one and only place to update group records. The Are-as and the AIS Offices around the country would direct their members to that form, rather than to our SCWS form. There are many steps between now and then, but if that were to happen, our service arms would be able to refer to that one database for all information about every registered meeting.

#3B: Texting the Contacts for meetings

It is suggested that each meeting have one or two phone Con-tacts—members who are willing to receive calls from prospec-tive members who have questions about the meeting, prior to

attending it.

Our WSO is getting reports from prospective members that many of the Contacts don’t pick up calls when the caller’s phone number is not in their area code, or if they don’t recog-nize the number. (This is happening because so many people get marketing calls on their phones, and they block or ignore calls from numbers that are not already in their Contacts list.) So prospective members are not getting through to the Con-tacts.

The WSO is exploring the possibility of requesting that the meeting Contacts be willing to receive texts from prospective members, if/when their mobile phones are the Contact num-bers. There are many steps between considering this idea and actually creating the procedures for our members to do that, but it’s one of the considerations for making our meetings more accessible to prospective members, in this age of mobile phones.

Starting now, a phone Contact can create an outgoing message (such as, “If you are calling about meeting information, please text me”) which lets prospective members know how to reach the Contact about his/her meeting.

The WSO is interested in feedback from our members about this issue.

Finally, as this is the last report I will be doing as your Group Records Coordinator, I want to take this opportunity to thank each and every member with whom I’ve interacted in the past 3 years. I’ve appreciated that you have taken the time to up-date the information for your groups so that prospective mem-bers will be able to find and attend your meetings. Please con-tinue to use the SCWS form so that we keep our meeting infor-mation up to date! And thank you for your service to your groups!

Love in Service, Donna E. SCWS Group Records Coordinator

Institutions

37TH ANNUAL H&I CONFERENCE April 6, 7 and 8, 2018 at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel, 1050 Schooner Drive, Ventura, California 93001. The confirmed speakers/panels for Friday and Saturday are:

CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES 1. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Natalie F., Chief, Office of Policy and Standardization

and Jim B., former San Quinton warden and innovation grant programs

2. Santa Paul Correction Facility Dyana C.

• JUDICIAL SYSTEM 1. David L.: Former DA with expertise representing young

people 2. Vinny O.: Attorney

10/16 11/5 1/16 5/7 8/19 11/18/17

Active Groups

1,226 1,223 1,227 1,268 1,262 1,266

Inactive 309 315 322 347 372 378

No Mail 77 78 57 46 33 36

Markd for Deletion

0 0 0 0 0 0

Not Mtng 6 7 10 7 9 10

Bounced Email

30 31 34 27 18 22

New mtgs 10 3 13 29 9 16

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TREATMENT CENTERS 1. Genesis Nancy W.: Confirmed 2. Prototypes Erika

• HOMELESS SHELTERS

• VENTURA COUNTY OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

• JUVENILE HALL

• SOBER LIVING HOME 1. Liberty House

• PARENT/GRANDPARENT FOCUS PANEL

1.Incremental issues facing parents and grandparents when the Alcoholic is incarcerated

• AL-ANON MEMBER WHO WERE FORMER INMATES

1. Attended Al-Anon Institutions beginner groups

2. Started Al-Anon Institutions beginner groups themselves

CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN (CIW)

Six (6) women attended Certification Training on November 5th

Application processing and background checks: In progress Proposed CIW meeting time: Wednesdays, 6:00-7:45

Effort spearheaded by Jessica B., Inland Empire Institutions Coordinator

Love in service Billy M.

Literature

To all my fellow California South Al-Anon Members!

Service has been a favorite part of my journey as I hope it has been for you. From the meeting level of literature chair, coffeemaker, ash tray cleaner, secretary and treasurer to my first service beyond position as an Intergroup Rep. I found the steps/traditions/concepts worked. Then to the local district as a GR where I accepted roles in Public Outreach, Archives, Newsletter, Alt DR and then DR. After DR I accepted roles as Archives, Bulletin and finally Literature Coordinator. Every sin-gle service commitment built off the one before and it allowed me the gift of giving back. All I needed to do was suit up/show up/ and be of service. Please raise your hand.

Covina is my home base. It is where members asked me to be of service early on in my recovery. It is where I continue to serve from and where members still ask me for help in service. I am proud to be a member of the Covina guys and gals. My first Assembly was in Long Beach and I still remember the amazement I felt at all the members joining in a day of service. The meeting left that location and moved to downtown Fuller-ton. Glendale is our meeting place today. You are of service.

As Literature Coordinator these last 3 years, I have LOVED the opportunity to talk about Literature. I have shared handouts,

given info in emails and looked to generate enthusiasm for “CAL Literature” and most important- “Sharing your Story”, at assemblies and workshops. Our recovery is strong in Califor-nia south. Consider giving back through this writing service at the: “al-anon.org/members” site. The worldwide fellowship of AL-Anon needs your voice. Please share.

We have a number of Central Office Literature Centers who sell CAL at Assemblies, and at the SOS & TEAM events. Thank you to the Inland Empire, LA., OC & Spanish Intergroups. They were able to bring Literature to see, pick up and talk about in person. Our SCAAC convention literature com-mittees have also partnered with their host city or the Inland Empire Service office to have a fabulous spread for Al-Anon and AA members to see and purchase. Teamwork is vital in carrying the CAL message.

Rotation of leadership is now in front of me. I am feeling the pull of “Not Yet”. Yet I know other members like me will be called to service. One will want to carry the literature com-mitment for the next 3 years, maybe more than one. Trust your abilities. In Canada, the Literature Coordinator has all the literature. They sell it and house it. The position has been held for 15 and 9 years respectively. Ours is only 3 years be-cause our area has so many meetings and levels of service! Whoever accepts this position, know you can call on me to help in any way for workshops, carrying the message at con-ventions or forwarding messages online or at meetings.

Thank you for being part of my recovery all these years, Kathy G/Literature Coordinator 2015-17-Calif. South

Cooperating with the Professional Commu-nity

As your SCWS Coordinator for Cooperating with the Profes-sional Community, I am so excited by the response to “bringing public outreach to the members” through our in-formative, interactive, and fun workshops. Billy M., SCWS Institutions Coordinator, and I have co-hosted Public Out-reach workshops with District 66, the Inland Empire Service Center, and Districts 17-21-27 in the last 3 months. We are currently working on 2 more and have sent out flyers offering additional Public Outreach workshops in 2018. I have also had the opportunity to speak at District and Intergroup meetings.

There is a wealth of member experience in Public Outreach as shared by our speakers and attendees. Connections for outreach work were made between members and even dis-tricts. We have introduced a “Public Outreach Project” form which includes all the components needed to bring an idea into reality. As a result, we are hearing about projects fund-ed with plans for sustainability. Even those new to outreach have started carrying the message. The teamwork, the en-thusiasm, and the support throughout the Area will help us to continue to grow in fulfilling our primary purpose of carrying the message to those still suffering.

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I would also like to extend my sincere gratitude to all those mentioned in the Institutions Coordinator’s report, along with Billy himself for his steadying support and his dedication to and knowledge of institutions work. As Lois said, “It takes only one person to start something, but many others to carry it out.” (Many Voices, One Journey, pg. 3, copyright 2011, by Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.)

I have been invited to several community resource meetings at the Department of Child and Family Services in Torrance. This is a public outreach opportunity to provide information on the Al-Anon and Alateen program to 30 community-based organi-zations. I am scheduled to make a formal presentation to the professionals in February. I was joined this month by District 54’s Alternate Delegate Sandy K., and Gary K. who shared their enthusiasm in providing Al-Anon/Alateen information tables for 3 resource days for social workers and families in 2018. I hope to broaden contact throughout So. California to include other locations and connect them with local Al-Anon districts to sustain contact.

I attended the First Annual No. Cal Outreach Day on Oct 14 2017 to see how we might reach out to professionals in our Area. They had a professional panel, workshops by their CPC and Diversity Coordinators, technology training, Alateen Meetings, and Alateen Speakers. They used a mobile app for their program and workshop details. Judy P, SCWS Hospitality Coordinator, was also able to attend so we able to observe all of workshops.

The 2018 Al-Anon Faces Alcoholism must be ordered before February 7, 2018 for shipping on April 1, 2018. April is National Alcoholism Month and our AFAs provide tremendous infor-mation to prospective members and the professional commu-nity in English and in Spanish for as low as 35 cents a copy. Think abundantly when it comes to carrying our message of help and hope.

WSO will be conducting the 2018 Membership Survey this Jan-uary and February. This triennial survey provides professionals with evidence-based information about Al-Anon. This can en-courage and increase professional referrals to our program. The survey is conferenced-approved, anonymous and confiden-tial in English and Spanish. Watch for additional announce-ments and please encourage survey participation in all our meetings.

Mary C., CPC

Public Information


Website

Thank you so much for allowing me to serve as your Website Coordinator for the past six years. I love being of service and

have learned so much. I look forward to working with the new Website Coordinator as the SCWS website is updated and ex-panded. I so appreciate all of you and your commitment to Al-Anon and outreach to others.

DRs, please check your “District Meeting” information from our SCWS home page by clicking on “District Meetings” in the menu option boxes in the middle of the page. Please send changes to: [email protected]. Remember that phone numbers and emails will be posted only if you have cho-sen to send that information to the Website Coordinator. For purposes of Al-Anon anonymity and posting of information on our SCWS website, it is highly recommended that you use or create an email address that does not use your last name.

Check the SCWS homepage for information about our new officers and coordinators. Job descriptions for officers and co-ordinators and resume forms can be found on the Assembly Presentation webpage. Just click on the Assembly Presenta-tions table box link on the homepage from our www.scws.al-anon.org website.

Remember, we now have a new email address for: [email protected].

The World Service Office has recently updated and revamped its website at: www.al-anon.org. Check it out as it is much easi-er to use and has some new handy features. Don’t forget that the new Alateen Service e-Manual can be accessed by going to www.al-anon.org and then clicking on the pull-down menu for Members and then clicking on Member Resources.

If you have any suggestions for revamping the SCWS website, please email the Website Coordinator with your ideas and sug-gestions. If you have any questions or have a problem with our website, please don’t hesitate to let us know. The Website Coordinator email address is: [email protected].

With gratitude in service, Irene C.

District

Reports

District 3

(Central Coast – Northern Santa Barbara County and San Luis Obispo County) Arroyo Grande | Atascadero |Cambria |Cayucos | Lompoc | Los Alamos | Los Osos | Morro Bay | Nipomo | Orcutt | Paso Robles |Pismo Beach | San Luis Obispo | Santa Maria | Solvang

Things we, as a district, have accomplished the last 3 years:


http://www.scws.al-anon.org

http://www.scws.al-anon.org


http://www.al-anon.org

http://www.al-anon.org


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We changed our ATT AIS phone number to a GoogleVoice phone number, which is a free service, and saved approximate-ly $120.00 a month. Instead of getting an answering machine, most of our callers get a member answering the phone.

We are celebrating the end of our 2nd year providing a Month-ly Open Al-Anon Speaker and Birthday meeting for our fellow-ship. This has been very successful and well attended. We have a steering committee that rotates most of their positions each year. We have a few members that are past committee mem-bers that stay on the steering committee to provide experience and continuity.

We have a new and improved District Website.

We have tabled 3 or more local events for Public Outreach each year. These local organizations refer people to Al-Anon.

We have 4 AMIAS certified and are planning on coordinating an Alateen meeting in 2018 by partnering with Behavioral Health Department County of San Luis Obispo.

We are in our 3rd year of providing a Bulk Literature Sales ser-vice for our district meeting groups. This allows groups to pur-chase literature for their meetings at a reduced cost per book.

We used KBDM to lower our district ample reserve to $1000.00 following the 7th tradition.

In 2018, we will be providing free, district sponsored work-shops. We have a small steering committee that will come up with the process. The steering committee in 2019 will be a ro-tation of leadership model with the past chair staying on the committee to provide experience and continuity.

We also had a lot of fun, we learned more about KBDM and the Traditions, the importance of the minority voice, shared group problems and solutions, and provided a safe environment for our district members.

It has been an honor to be of service as our District Rep the last 3 years. I look forward to mentoring our new District Rep, Alle-gra S. in January. ,

Mary M., Out-going District Rep / D3

District 6

Bakersfield | Delano | Frazier Park | Kernville | Lake Isabella | Mount Mesa | Oildale | Porterville | Shafter | Taft | Tehachapi | Wofford Heights

District 6 is looking at wrapping up the 2017 year and looking forward to 2018. We are busy planning for an upcoming Yard Sale to help raise money for the district and the Annual Round-up, which we participate in. 2018 will also be the final year for the District 6 Committee Members. We are working hard to bring in new Committee Members that will serve for the 2019-2021 years.

Thank you - Holly M. District Rep - District 6

District 8

Goleta | Montecito | Santa Barbara | Santa Ynez

D8 has been dealing with the Thomas Fire this December. Sev-eral meetings and events were canceled due to evacuation areas and air quality. Looking forward to the New Year and getting back to our regular routine. Our hearts and prayers are with our members who were affected by the fire.

In October, we had an extremely successful SBAA Convention with Al Anon participation. It was held at a new venue and everyone adjusted to the new environment. Our planning committee did an outstanding job cooperating with the AA committee. We look forward to next year’s convention and the new committee that is already forming.

At our District Meetings we have been discussing how to get more of our GRs to attend Assemblies and will continue that discussion in January. We have more to learn about register-ing GRs so they are eligible to vote.

Our former DR has stepped up to be our Outreach Coordinator beginning in January. Our Speaker Meeting Coordinator will be working with her, and we are very excited to have them head up outreach this coming year. Much love and gratitude to the outgoing Outreach Coordinator who did a wonderful job!!

In gratitude, Jocelyn F.

District 9

Canyon Country | Lancaster | Santa Barbara | Santa Ynez


District 10

Adelanto | Apple Valley | Barstow | Helendale | Hes-peria | Lucerne Valley | Phelan | Tecopa | Victorville | Wrightwood

District 10 has had another very successful Heart Talk fundrais-er for 2017, and the upcoming Heart talk will be held March 3rd, 2018. We are in much need of new officers and volun-teers for the upcoming 3 year terms of service, as my term has ended. We do not have a new District representative yet, but we will be meeting in January and hopefully all positions will be filled at that time. Please pray for our district as we need new people for rotation of leadership and members making commitments are getting harder to find.

Eleanor K.

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District 12

Agora Hills | Camarillo | Fillmore | Newbarry Park | Oak View | Ojai | Oxnard | Santa Paula | Simi Valley | Thousand Oaks | Ventura | Westlake Village

I was asked to speak on service at VCAAC, our local conven-tion.

Nancy and I went to longtimers tea in Glendale on 10/21. We enjoyed hearing the different speakers.

At our September district meeting, we created a thought and task force of four individuals as to how to use $600 of litera-ture to give to institutions. This is a district project. It came up at our July district meeting and I cleared it with SCWS.

At last district meeting in November, we voted in our new DR, Nancy W. from Simi Valley. We studied concept 7 during the second hour.

We found out through Billy and Mary that the hospital and institutions conference will be held in Ventura in April 2018.

Thank you everyone for a fabulous 3 years, I've learned so much! Plus, I've made some great lifelong friends as I embark on this new journey. So glad I'm not alone in all of this. Have learned so much!

I am stepping out of service for a few months as I begin chemo and radiation. Hoping to possibly apply for a position on the SCWS board once this is all done :)

our next district meeting will be Saturday, January 13th, 2018 at Saint Columba's church in Camarillo.

Love in service, Lalena

District 17

Canoga Park | Chatsworth | Encino | Granada Hills |

Malibu

District 17, along with Districts 21 and 24 and SCWS Public Outreach Coordinators ,participated in presenting a Work-shop…Now What? Taking Your Al-Anon Program to the Next Level. It was a very informative workshop with wonderful speakers. One of the speakers was a man who spent 35 years in jail and is now out due to going to Al-Anon in jail and working on himself through the Steps. The parole board saw a difference in this man and he was released. We had a nice attendance, about 40 people.

After attending the TEAM event in September, where we discussed Concept Five, I brought to the District meeting the idea of discussing one of the Concepts of Service at each Dis-trict meeting. The GRs were in favor of this addition to our meeting. We started with Concept One this past week and felt the discussion on this Concept was helpful for the GRs.

District 17 is planning a Workshop February 10, 2018 at the Bethel Lutheran Church in Encino from noon to 4 pm. The topic will be Conflict Resolutions: Using Al-Anon Principles to Resolve Conflicts. Donna E. will be the facilitator for this event.

Alateen

There will be a “Meet and Greet” on Tuesday, November 28th for the 24 certified AMIAS’s in District 17 at my home in Chats-worth.

I would like to start additional Alateen meetings in District 17 and am asking Al-Anon groups if they would be interested in starting an Alateen meeting which would be run simultane-ously with their meetings. Of course, they would need an additional room for this purpose.

I would like to form an Alateen committee for Public Outreach regarding this topic and it will be discussed at the Meet and Greet. A workshop may be planned at the SFVAA convention in January 2018 for new AMIAS.

Love in Service, Judy P, DAL

Public Outreach

I am putting together a Public Outreach sub-committee. We plan on meeting every 3 months to update each other on our progress.

An example of how this would work:

One person may be in charge of carrying the message to li-braries, making sure they have our CAL “Al-Anon Faces Alco-holism and our District 17 business cards.

Another person may be doing research on reaching out to Social Workers, Psychologists, and other professionals. We may discuss the possibility of inviting professionals to an Al-Anon meeting to observe. We would specify that they are not to share.

Another person may be researching carrying the message to institutions like prisons and juvenile facilities. Historically SCWS has found it difficult to communicate with these institu-tions, unlike Northern California World Service which has had great success.

One of the GRs in our district has had great success communi-cating with local LAPD in the East Valley. She will be sharing the various events and or visits she has had with them in or-der to further our efforts in the West San Fernando Valley.

We printed 2500 addition “business cards” that we hand out to other Al-Anon members and people throughout the com-munity so they can carry the message as well.

Love In Service, Tami Shawn-Sauers Much Gratitude in Service, Barbara VS

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District 21

EAST SIDE OF SAN FERNANDO VALLEY: North Holly-wood, Valley Village, Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys, Valley Glen, Mission Hills, Sylmar, Sunland and Arleta.

In partnership with District 17, District 24, and Southern Cali-fornia World Service Public Outreach, District 21 helped de-velop a workshop called “What Next? Taking Your Al-Anon Program to the Next Level.” The event had incredible speak-ers which included Ricky B., a member who found Al-Anon while in prison, and Lupe, who carries the message to meetings in Juvenile Halls. People who attended discussed the obstacles to their outreach ideas and worked together to come up with practical ideas and how to move them forward.

And then there’s rotation of leadership! This is my last district report as District 21’s representative. Some thoughts as I end this three-year commitment…

I have learned so very much from serving in this position. I’ve learned that service is, most of all, a personal program tool. I grew up in a family riddled with people whose thinking and behavior dominated the family decision-making. Al-Anon service work and structure have helped me learn a new way to participate in group decision-making, one that’s made a difference in my family today.

When I first started in service quite a while ago, I thought I was supposed to bring the leadership skills I’d learned from my work life into Al-Anon to “accomplish” goals, to “make” Al-Anon “better.” Needless to say, in those early years, I got overwhelmed and frustrated and fled service beyond the group level. This time around, thanks to this service commit-ment and participating on a task force, I’ve learned that ser-vice work is as much about learning new ways to do things as it is about outcomes, it’s as much about the process and the product. For instance, I’ve learned to speak up even if I’m the minority voice – darned uncomfortable sometimes – while also completely letting go of the results, if not my feelings about the results. I’ve learned that the same action done for different reasons (control versus service, determined goal-grabbing vs curiosity about how my HP might show up in any meeting or discussion) are actually different actions. The re-sult? Service has become a much less stressful delight when I remember to keep the focus on myself and learning what I can from service. A big change from where I began!

I know you will all enjoy working with Stacey P as much as I have over the last three years.

Marley KD

District 24

Altadena | Atwater Village | Burbank | Glendale | La Canada | La Cresenta | Monrovia | Montrose | Sun-land | Tujunga

I would like to start by saying thank you and acknowledging

all of the GRs and alternates in district 24. I was very proud of our teamwork and participation in 2017. Looking ahead to 2018, I would like to see a strong focus on AMAIS support and participation in our community. We have plans to visit several meetings in District 24 this year along with an Alateen mem-ber in order to allow them to speak directly on behalf of their program. I would also like to remind everyone that Alateen members are by default, Al-Anon members and that all Al-Anon groups are encouraged to invite Alateen members to speak or lead meetings. This can be facilitated through the district and our AMIAS in order to coordinate with the Alateen members.

District 24 will be hosting an AMIAS recertification workshop on March 17 from 10am-2pm at La Canada Presbyterian Church. There will be lunch provided. Anyone interested in serving Alateen who wants to join us should contact myself and our DAL, Layla. Our emails are at the bottom of this re-port.

Here is recap of the vital info for district 24:

All are welcome to join us for our monthly district meeting from 7:30-9:00 P.M., the 3rd Monday of each month (we will not meet in July, December or January). Please note that our February district meeting will be held at a GR’s home due to the church being closed for President’s Day. The regular meeting address is:

La Canada Presbyterian Church, Family Life Center Building Room 304 626 Foothill Blvd. La Canada, CA 91011

Our mailing address is: AFG District 24 P.O. Box 151 La Canada, CA 91011 (Please do not send checks or mail to the us at the Presbyteri-an Church.)

Andy-District 24 Representative

District 27

Beverly Hills | Brentwood | Hollywood | Los Angeles | Malibu | Pacific Palisades | Santa Monica | Silverlake | Topanga | West Hollywood | West Los Angeles | West-wood

District 27 just appointed a new DR, Micheila L, starting Janu-ary 2018, as I am outgoing! Thank you so much for letting me be of service. It really has been such a gratifying experience and I have learned so much during the entire process. Can't recommend being DR enough! District 27 is busy getting 12 billboards prepared for January 2018 in the Los Angeles area and getting a writing workshop going for January/February. We are also concentrating efforts in drumming up more GRs to be of service in our district by mailing out an appeal letter to all the meetings in our area individually as well as appealing

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personally.

Thank you all for your service and all that you do! Sacha S.

District 30

Alhambra | Altadena | Arcadia | El Monte | Pasadena | San Gabriel | San Marino | Sierra Madre | South Pasa-dena | Temple City


District 33

Azusa | Baldwin Park | Covina | Diamond Bar | Glen-dora |Hacienda Heights| La Puente| Monrovia |West Covina


District 36

Alta Loma|Chino|Claremont|La Verne |Ontario| Pomo-na|Rancho Cucamonga|San Dimas|Upland

Public Outreach:

We continue to supply our GRs copies of Al-Anon Faces Alco-holism to take back to their Groups so their members can work their own 12th Step in Carrying the Message.

Our Public Outreach person is still attending local Health Fairs and handing out Al-Anon information and the Al-Anon Faces Alcoholism booklets.

Most Groups are passing a “Forum Can” around at their meetings. They’ve been so successful that most members now have their own subscription and are writing “Newcomer” on their ticket.

Fundraisers:

In December, District 36 had our “Holiday Potluck” Fundraiser for the Colton Service Center. There was plenty of great dishes served and loads of deserts with coffee and tea for all who came; more than enough for all to enjoy.

We should be able to send a check to the Colton Service Center from this fundraiser in the amount of I’m hoping $700.00. As of this writing, I don’t have a final total but am certain that would be the minimum amount.

This year our format was a Panel of three participants, one each from Al-Anon, Alateen & A.A. Having all three Groups, helped bridge any gaps between the groups and their mem-bers. I have come to know and love many AA members and it’s due to events like this where we get to come together for a common goal in getting the message out there.

Group Concerns:

My personal Group Concern is getting all the Groups in this District to elect a GR and get their Meeting’s Voice & Vote out there…

District Alateen Liason:

I want to take this time to Welcome our newest DAL, Maria D. Maria comes with her ESH with/for the Alateens and I’m look-ing forward to working side by side with her. Thank you Maria for stepping up…

Getting better by “Stepping out of my Comfort Zone” Sam Y. District #36 DR

District 39

Banning | Beaumont | Big Bear | Blue Jay | Chino Hills | Colton | Corona | Crestline | Fontana | Indio | Lake Arrowhead | Mentone | Moreno Valley | Norco | Perris | Redlands | Rialto | Riverside | Running Springs | San Bernardino | Twin Peaks | Yucaipa

I feel as though our district has met its final challenge. We have elected a DR, Cheryl Y., and an ADR, Cindy C., for the 2018-2021 term. Now we can all attend our annual Christmas party in December with the knowledge that all systems are in place for the next three years.

This new term will have its own challenges, however I know that each member will rise to the occasion. I have been hon-ored to serve as the District 39 DR for the past three years.

Kirk, District 39 DR

District 40

Anza | Hemet | Idyllwild | Lake Elsinore | Murrieta | Sun City | Temecula | Winchester

My name is Chris C. and I am the District Representative for District 40.

The City of Temecula had a Health Fair on September 29, 2017 and Al-Anon District 40 had a table loaded with literature and all of the literature was taken.

We will be hosting an AMIAS Recertification Workshop on Jan-uary 27, 2018 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The recertification will take place at Inland Valley Medical Center at 36485 Inland Valley Drive, Conference Room A, Wildomar, CA .

Our website has been very busy. For the month of November 2017, we had 521 visitors, of which 387 were new visitors. The average time spent on the website is 3.55 minutes. The visi-tors viewed 1079 pages. That continues to increase monthly!

Respectfully submitted, Chris C., D40

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District 42

Bermuda Dunes / Blythe / Cathedral City / Desert Cen-ter / Desert Hot Springs / Indian Wells / Indio / Joshua Tree / La Quinta / Palm Desert / Palm Springs / Ran-cho Mirage / Twenty-Nine Palms / Yucca Valley

For a year, District 42 has been having a meeting for the Spanish-speaking GRs separately for a few reasons. First, be-cause our LDC is not big enough to accommodate everyone at the same time. Second, because a few English-speaking GRs and officers were blatantly against approaching the Spanish-speakers. Third, because the Spanish-speakers can-not be there at the time the meeting has traditionally been held.

Yet, we made progress and even had a Spanish-speaking ver-sion of the annual Heart to Heart fundraising event, which was a success. We started small, but now that we did it, the Spanish-speaking GRS saw what worked and what didn’t will be better prepared to do it again. There was much fear as they have been traditionally unable to get together as a group. Each meeting host their own private celebrations. We discussed it and saw that although each meeting has autono-my and can hold celebrations any time they want to, it would be beneficial for all to work together to have an annual events. This year we had local speakers, but next year we already started to look for information on known speakers from other cities.

We were also able to create a committee responsible for the organization of the event, something we did not do this year. I have encouraged the bilingual GRs serve as co-officers. It has yet to happen but the seed is planted. Another step I took in integrating the district was to ask for their input on recommendations for the next DR. They said they would like very much if it was a bilingual person but did not make it a requirement, which to me was an amazing feat.

I honestly think we have accomplished a lot so far and will continue working on learning facts, addressing issues, and growing spiritually.

District 42 has now a new meeting in a town we had one be-fore but lost it. It is an amazing feeling, the one of expanding our program geographically.

What the district still struggles with is participation in the Assembly. We have 26 GRs and only five were at the Novem-ber Assembly. It is hard for me not to shame them about it, but I have been able to control myself. Still, I pray about it and already announced it once that we will have a business meeting to see how we can improve our meeting and district. In the next bulletin, I should have something to share about our investigation on what we can do to apply Al-Anon princi-ples in all of our affairs.

District 45

Culver City | Inglewood | Los Angeles | Mar Vista |

Santa Monica | Venice | Westchester


District 48

Bell Gardens | Commerce | Compton | Cudahy | Downey | Huntington Park | Long Beach | Los Angeles | Lynwood | Maywood | Paramount | Signal Hill | South Gate | Wilmington

Service Manual Study: We’re continuing to study the Service Manual and the Concepts every month at the district. It’s been informative to read the Service Manual and share our experience, strength, and hope together .

Public Outreach projects continue to focus on increasing pub-lic awareness of the Al-Anon program, ordered 400 copies of the 2018 Al Anon Faces Alcoholism in English and in Spanish. The GRs and the DR are distributing these at other meetings and locations in the community like hospitals, schools, church-es, libraries and many other community services.

Our service board members are doing the KBDM workshop in the groups from district 48 area focused how to reach and informed group conscience.

Love and Service S.

District 51

Downey | Montebello | Pico Rivera | Santa Fe Springs | Whittier


District 54

Carson | El Segundo | Gardena | HawThorne | Hermo-sa Beach | Lomita | Manhattan Beach | Palos Verdes | Rancho Palos Verdes | Redondo Beach | Rolling Hills Estate | San Pedro | Torrance

This past year, our district held a wonderful Alathon, bought literature for meetings in need, bought and distributed litera-ture to libraries and professionals – Trying to get the message out that Al-Anon is here to help. I greeted newcomers at sev-eral meetings and next year ,I hope I can do the same. As I see it, my primary goal as our district’s representative is to sup-port the GRs. I have one more year to practice my goal of helping with the hand of Al-Anon to help those facing the dis-ease of Alcoholism.

Thanks, Frank C. District 54 – District Rep. 310-658-2296 (cell)

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District 57

Avalon | Bellflower | Cerritos | Lakewood | Long Beach | Los Alamitos | Paramount | Seal Beach | Signal Hill

District 57 is planning our 11th Annual Alathon for February 10, 2018 at Mayfair Park in Lakewood. We are looking forward to a day of celebrating recovery with members of our fellowship.

Our district continues in our Public Outreach efforts providing speakers on a regular basis to recovery centers in our area. Our members participate as speakers in sharing their experi-ence, strength, and hope to families affected by the disease of alcoholism. At our last District meeting, we explored some ways to expand our public outreach efforts. We have been dis-cussing a possible partnership with a neighboring district in a campaign for the public using the ‘road signs’ from WSO.

Our Beginner’s meetings are continuing with members co-leading the six week series. Many newcomers continue to attend providing a welcome affirmation of our purpose of sup-porting newcomers to our fellowship.

This is my last entry as the District Representative for District 57 as my term is over at the end of this year. Our GRs elected a new slate of officers for the next three years. The DR position has been a remarkable journey in my Al-Anon service, and I have learned a great deal in my service commitment.

Thank you for letting me be of service, Martha Z., DR

District 60

Anaheim | Brea | Buena Park | Cypress | Fullerton | La Habra | La Mirada | Orange | Placentia | Yorba Linda

Our focus has been on two objectives: member education and public outreach.

In addition to our ongoing “Service Manual” study sessions at district meetings, we have presented a Nov. 11 workshop de-signed to focus on Alateen as a part of the Al-Anon program and we have scheduled a May 12 workshop that takes its theme from our outreach magazine’s new title, “Help and Hope.”

More than 40 members from District 60 and other nearby dis-tricts attended he “How Al-Anon and Alateen Work Together for Family Recovery” workshop. Alternate District Representa-tive Belinda H., with assistance from GR Tannis S., planned the event, which included an Alateen and Al-Anon parent duo, an Alateen and Al-Anon grandparent duo, a panel of former Alateens who have transitioned to Al-Anon, and an Alateen sponsor who spoke and took questions from the audience.

The District’s eighth annual workshop will be at Trinity Episco-pal Church, Orange.

A pilot project, of outreach to families of those who have been cited for alcohol-abuse issues, has been launched with the Fullerton Police Department. Coordinated by AGR Lucia M., the

project involves introducing patrol officers to Al-Anon and its long history of helping those affected by others’ drinking, then providing them with packets of literature to give to families. The District prepared 500 packets of material to help families assess how alcohol has affected them. It is anticipated that other law enforcement agencies may also be asked to partici-pate in the project.

Belinda H., Alternate District Representative, also is investi-gating the possibility of arranging to distribute Al-Anon litera-ture through the local drug court, which also addresses alcohol abuse cases.

Also as an outreach project, the District has distributed 725 copies of Al-Anon’s outreach magazine, “Help and Hope”, (formerly titled “Al-Anon Faces Alcoholism”).

In service, Carol G. District Representative

District 63

Fountain Valley| Garden Grove | Huntington Beach | Santa Ana | Seal Beach | Sunset Beach | Tustin

Officers: DR, Gene; ADR, Ed; Secretary, Graham; Treasurer, Trina; DAL, Heidi; OC Intergroup Liaison, Andy; Hospitality, Carmen

District meeting dates and venue proposed for 2018: January 27, current venue. Dates and possible new venue for April, July, and October meeting will be discussed at January meeting by new officers and GRs.

District Budget: The 2018 budget will be presented at the Jan-uary meeting along with a final accounting for 2017.

Public Outreach Project: English and Spanish versions of the poster developed by the district were distributed to the GRs at the meeting. Fifty copies of each of the posters will be donat-ed to the Orange County Service Office for distribution to alanon members from other districts.

Alateen: The District Alateen Liaison position is vacant and a replacement will be sought from current district group mem-bers.

Hospitality: The district will provide hospitality at the Sharing of Service meeting in January.

Service above the group level by dual members: At the Octo-ber district meeting, GRs reported their group's responses to the question discussed at the July meeting: Should Al-Anons who are dual members be able to serve beyond the group lev-el? Two groups were in favor, two groups were opposed, one group didn't care, and two groups said that if the policy applies to AA members then it should also apply to Al-Anon members who are also members of other 12-step programs.

Election of new officers: DR, Darcy. Officers continuing ser-

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vice, ADR: Ed; Treasurer, Trina; Hospitality, Carmen. Secre-tary is vacant.

Submitted by Gene T., District 63 DR 714 496-8570 [email protected]

District 64 Overlays all of California South

Se llevaron a cabo 4 talleres por parte del D64 durante 2017; Bienvenida a Nuevos Miembros, Padrinazgo , Resolución de conflictos de grupos y Difusion Publica (con la presencia de la SCWS).

Las juntas de estudio de tradiciones comienzan el dia 14 de Enero del 2018. A partir de ahí seran cada segundo domingo de cada mes en el 9101 Slauson Ave, Pico Rivera, CA

Nuestras juntas de Distrito seran en Enero 13, Marzo 10 , Mayo 12, Julio 14, Septiembre 8 y Noviembre 17. La direc-cion es 4100 Baldwin Park Blvd. Baldwuin Park, CA 91706 (Morgan Park)

4 Nuevos talleres se han seleccionado para el 2018: “4º Pa-so”, “Anonimato”, “5 Garantias”, “Tres obstaculos al éxito”. Las fechas se seleccionaran en nuestra junta del 13 de Enero. El dia 24 de Febrero se celebrara el aniversario 26 del Distrito 64 en el Lynwood Performing arts center. Seran todos temas acerca de mi crecimiento a traves del Servicio en Al-Anon. Mas informacion en www.scwsd64.org

Tenemos 89 Grupos con informacion actualizada de los cua-les 46 asisten periodicamente a las juntas del Distrito 64.

Four workshops were performed by D64 during 2017; Wel-come to New Members, Sponsorship, Resolution of Group onflicts and Public Information. We will begin the 12 Tradi-tions study meetings on January 14, 2018. From there, we will do it every second Sunday of every month at 9101 Slau-son Ave, Pico Rivera, CA

Our District meetings will be as follows: January 13, March 10, May 12, July 14, September 8 and November 17. The ad-dress is 4100 Baldwin Park Blvd. Baldwin Park, CA 91706 (Morgan Park)

Four new workshops have been selected for 2018: "4th Step", "Anonymity", "5 Guarantees" and “Three obstacles to Success". The dates will be selected at our January 13 meeting.

On February 24th we will celebrate the 26th anniversary of District 64 at the Lynwood Performing Arts Center. All the topics will be related to our growth by servicing in Al-Anon. More information at www.scwsd64.org

We have 89 groups with updated information of which 46 attend periodically to the meetings of District 64.

District 66

Corona Del Mar | Costa Mesa | Dana Point | Irvine | Laguna Beach | Laguna Hills | Laguna Niguel | Laguna Woods | Lake Forest | Mission Viejo | Newport Beach | Rancho Santa Margarita | San Clemente | San Juan Capistrano | South Laguna

It has been a very busy year for District 66. We have been focusing on Public Outreach this year and hosted a Public Out-reach Workshop in August. The Workshop was well attended and everyone was excited about carrying the message to oth-ers. We plan to host another Workshop in 2018.

In October, we held our annual District workshop. This year we changed the format and invited guest speakers from Southern California. The workshop was a big success and very well attended. We plan to host a similar workshop next year with a focus on Alateen and Public Outreach.

Public Outreach projects continue to focus on increasing pub-lic awareness of the Al-Anon program. Al-Anon Faces Alcohol-ism was distributed in both Spanish and English to medical offices, libraries, rehab facilities and anywhere we may leave them. We also placed literature racks at several AA meetings and refill with literature as needed. We are partnering with District 57 on several projects with a goal to reach a larger audience.

Last year we started a six-week Beginner’s meeting series modeled after District 57. There is both a day and evening meeting and participation continues to grow each session. The meetings have been well received and very successful. A num-ber of members that attended the series recommend it to others and comment they wish there were Beginner’s meetings when they started Al-Anon.

Finally, additional Outreach Projects will be launched next year and we will be hosting an AMIAS Certification workshop as well. Stay tuned!

Love in Service, Sandy W, DR

District 69

Carlsbad | Carmel Mt Ranch | Del Mar | Encinitas | Escondido | Fallbrook | Oceanside | Poway | Ramona | Rancho Bernardo | Rancho Santa Fe | San Diego | San Marcos | Solana Beach | Solano Beach | Vista

Greetings from North County San Diego. As always, we have a lot going on in District 69. I am beyond thrilled to announce we will be starting a new Alateen meeting in Rancho Penasquitos in early 2018. As always, we are looking for mem-bers with 2+ years of service to become certified AMIASs to help fill in when group sponsors aren't available. Speaking of Sponsorship, we will be hosting in early December our annual Sponsorship Workshop covering the 3 forms of sponsorship: personal, Alateen and service. We are also setting our calen-

http://www.scwsd64.org

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dar for 2018 and are ecstatic to bring members from the area's Public Outreach Committee down to our district to host a Pub-lic Outreach workshop.

This first year of my term as DR has gone by so fast and I am so beyond grateful to be of service to such an awesome district!

Love in service, Stefanie D.

District 72

Alpine | Bonita | Chula Vista | Coronado | El Cajon | Imperial Beach | La Mesa | Lemon Grove | San Diego | Santee | Spring Valley


District 75

Allied Gardens | Clairemont | Clairmont | Hillcrest | La Jolla | North Clairemont | Ocean Beach | Pacific Beach | Point Loma | San Carlos | San Diego | Tierrasanta

Many thanks to the District 75 GRs and Current Mailing Ad-dresses for their service to District 75. With 49 groups, there is a lot to do in order to fill the need as the link between the groups and the SCWS/WSO. (D75) welcomed three new Group Representatives (GR) and continues to make presentations to encourage “dark” meetings to elect a GR.

Our Fall Workshop, “Recovery Roundtable, A Day of Fellowship and Fun”, was a big success. Evaluations by participants showed a positive response and lots of topics for next year’s workshop. Attendees purchased more literature as a result of attending the breakouts on “Growing Alateen” and “Conflict Resolution Using the Traditions” which used CAL in their presentation. We are also looking forward to holding a Public Outreach Workshop with SCWS support during next spring and have invited District 72 and the local Intergroup Service Board and Information Service Reps to join us.

We are looking for a new secretary and plan to elect an Alter-nate District Rep soon.

In Gratitude, Libby A.

District 78

Calexico| Imperial Valley | El Centro

Wow! Another year has gone by and like John Lennon’s Christ-mas song say, “…and what have you done?” Well, District 78 went to all SCWS Assembly and Committee meetings, we had exchange meetings every month, along with delicious food, the district met once a month, we had workshops. We faced issues, we solved issues and continue to work and the do the best we can one day at a time. On our last district meeting we shared the results that took place at the Voting Assembly, the long

conversation with the World Service Office. We used the ‘clickers’ almost all voting was done by noon.

This year is my last one as a DR for our district, and unfortu-nately we do not have a new DR. On a good note, we will con-tinue to work doing Public Outreach, and we already sched-uled a meeting date for 2018. Plus I downloaded the Public Outreach ‘work’ book and made copies for each of the four groups. Then we shared on the Lois’ 1973 article The 12 Gifts; it was very nice to hear each personal sharing. We closed the year with traditional Mexican dinner of tamales, beans, salad, buñuelos, and champurrado. I would like to thank the GRs & Alternates, Betty S., Tina, Reyna, Lety G.; in the district: Lidia, Treasurer, Rosita C., Public Outreach, Gloria V., Literature, and all the members for their help and support. District 78 wants to thank Panel 55 for all of their hard work, and commitment to service, we welcome Panel 58 and wish them the very best for the next three years.

Thanks to everyone for their help, Patricia A.

Wow! Un año mas se ha ido y como dice la cancion Navideña de John Lennon, “…y que has hecho?” Bien, pues el Distrito 78 asistió a todas las reuniones de SCWS de asamblea y comité, tuvimos reuniones de intercambio cada mes y deliciosa comi-da, el distrito tuvo reuniones mensuales, y también talleres. Enfrentamos situaciones, resolvimos situaciones y seguimos trabajando haciéndolo lo mejor que posible un día a la vez. En nuestra última reunión de distrito compartimos los resultados de la Asamblea de Votaciones, así como la larga conversación con la Oficina de Servicio Mundial. Usamos los ‘clickers’ por lo tanto casi todas las votaciones se habían hecho para el medio día.

Este año es mi último como RD en el distrito, y desafortunada-mente no tenemos nuevo RD. Por fortuna seguiremos traba-jando en Difusión Pública, además ya agendamos una fecha para reunirnos el 2018. Además baje el libro de ‘trabajo’ para Difusión Pública e hice copias para cada uno de los cuatro gru-pos. Después compartimos sobre el artículo de Lois de 1973 sobre los 12 Regalos; fue muy lindo escuchar compartir a las compañeras. Cerramos el año con una tradicional cena mexi-cana de tamales, frijoles, ensalada, buñuelos y champurrado.

Quiero agradecer a las RGs, y Alternas: Betty S., Tina, Reyna, Lety G.; en el distrito a Lidia, Tesorera, Rosita C., Difusión Públi-ca, Gloria V., Literatura, y todos los demás miembros por su ayuda y apoyo. El Distrito 78 agradece al Panel 55 por su ar-duo trabajo y compromiso en el servicio, y le da la bienvenida al Panel 58, deseándole lo mejor de lo mejor para sus próximos tres años.

Gracias a todos por su ayuda, Patricia A.

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Convention Reports

Southern California Alateen

Conference (SCAC)

SCAC support is suspended until further notice. SCAC is being restructured (see Alateen Sponsor Coordinator Report in this Bulletin, page 17)

AFG Convention

Hello everyone for those who don’t know me my name is Kim Floria and I am honored to be your 2018 Alanon Family Group (AFG) Convention Chairperson. I’m humbled, nervous and ex-cited for the opportunity to be of service at this level. I know I walk in the footsteps of giants and pray that I can do half as well as my predecessors have!

I want to personally invite you to join us the weekend of March 9, 10, 11th 2018 at the Double Tree hotel in Ontario, California. Yes, as some of you already know, this is quite a bit earlier than it normally is so please mark your calendars and get ready for another year of fun, laugher and fellowship.

Our committees are coming together nicely however, if you would like to be of service above the group level please do and join us your bound to have fun! Our planning meetings are held the third Sunday of the month from 1:00-3:00pm (see attached flier) at the Westminster Church 1757 Lake Ave, Pasa-dena, CA 91104. As of today, we still have several committees that need YOUR help so please consider joining us as this con-vention cannot exist without your continued help and partici-pation.

If you have any questions please contact me at: [email protected] or call me at 661-857-1846.

I look forward to seeing you soon.

With a grateful heart Love and Service Kim Floria 2018 AFG Chairperson

SoCal AA Convention (SCAAC)


Intergroup (AIS) Reports

San Diego Intergroup


Spanish Intergroup

(Serving Southern California)

Los Angeles AIS (Intergroup)

(Los Angeles County except Greater Long Beach)

The Los Angeles AIS (Intergroup) has never changed it’s bound-aries since its inception in 1958. As of 2014, The Orange Coun-ty AIS ( Intergroup) started to include the greater Long Beach area exercising it's autonomy. The Southern California World Service Area does not have the authority to dictate boundaries unilaterally, especially those that are NOT approved by any (AIS) Intergroup themselves. Since 2014, the Los Angeles (AIS) has annually requested our boundaries be listed in the SCWS bulletin as approved by the State of California for our organiza-tion and by our Intergroup members.

2018 Elections and Service Board Position Updates: We had a total of 6 people elected to our 2018 Service Board for a two year term.

Bob B. .was elected Chairperson of the Los Angeles Service Board for 2018.

Sandra W., Pyre, Jida S. Carla E. and Pat O’Reilly were elect-ed to the 2018 Service Board at large.

Nichole is the Ex-Officio on the 2018 Los Angeles Intergroup Service Board, serving for one year as the liaison between Southern California World Service and the Los Angeles Inter-group.

Current Committees

The By-Law Review Committee: Will present its findings and suggested updates at the January 19th, 2018 Intergroup Meeting.

5 to 10 year Business Plan Committee: Placed on hold pend-ing the outcome determined by the Intergroup Representa-tives after the By-Law review committee presentation is made.

2018 Intergroup Meeting Schedule

DATE: 3rd Friday of ODD Months: January 19th, March 16th, May 18th, July 20th, September 21st and November


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2018 Service Board Meeting Schedule

DATE: 4th Saturday of EVEN Months: February 24th, April 28th, June 23rd, August 25th, October 27th and December tbd,

Time: 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Location: Information Service Office 4936 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601

Orange County Intergroup

On November 15, 2017, the Orange County Intergroup Ser-vice Board met. Topics discussed included:

How to handle situations when there is cross-talk or non Al-Anon topics are brought up in a group meeting such as non-Conference approved literature and announcements and flyers for a combined AA & Al-Anon meeting

Vacated Board positions and absent Board members

How to encourage & motivate members to serve and complete their commitments

Alateen including well received panels at local high schools, AMIAS re-certification and SCAC

The Historian’s excellent story board

Public Outreach: to local courts

Public Outreach: plan to set up Al-Anon panels with the Orange County Bar Association’s Family Law & Criminal Law Sections

Public Outreach to courts & Orange County Bar Associa-tion: agreed on the need to coordinate District and Inter-group efforts to avoid duplication

Public Outreach: District 60 Pilot Program with the Fullerton Police Department providing literature and squad briefings through an Al-Anon Police Department employee. This is being well received—one example be-ing a Desk Sergeant referring a distraught wife to an Al-Anon meeting!

Hospitals & Institutions: New venues & need for more volunteers to serve on panels

In service, Andy S. Orange County Intergroup Service Board, World Service Co-Liaison

Inland Empire (AIS)

1. CALIFORNIA INSTITUTION FOR WOMEN (CIW)

Six (6) women attended Certification Training on Nov.5

Application processing and background checks: In pro-gress

Proposed CIW meeting time: Wednesdays, 6:00-7:45

Effort spearheaded by Jessica B., Inland Empire Institu-tions Coordinator

2. CURRENT PANELS: 2

Cedar House Rehab Facility (Bloomington)

MFI Recovery House (Riverside) 3. WAYS AND MEANS

Gratitude Dinner When: Sat, November 18, 6:00pm – 9:30pm Where: First Baptist Church , 5500 Alessandro Boule-vard , Riverside 92506

4. PUBLIC OUTREACH WORKSHOP CO-HOSTED WORKSHOP WITH AREA PUBLIC OUTREACH COORDINATORS (INSTITUTIONS, CPC, PUBLIC INFORMATION)

October 28th , 9:30am – 1:30pm First Baptist Church of Riverside , 5500 Alessandro Boule-vard , Riverside, Ca.

5. NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH San Bernardino National Orange Show Saturday September 23, 2017, from 10-3 690 S. Arrowhead Ave—Gate 8, San Bernardino, CA

6. HEALTH FAIR Riverside City College—RCC Bookstore Pramenade Saturday October3, 2017 from 10-1 4800 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA.

Billy M.

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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WORLD SERVICE OF AFG, INC. QUARTERLY GROUP CONTRIBUTIONS

July through September 2017

Date Receipt Name Group District Amount %

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SCWS 2017 QTR4 CONTRIBUTIONS

Date District No Num Name Group No Amount %

10/17/2017 D03 8031 Atascadero - Monday Nite AFG 683 683 15.00

11/20/2017 D03 8286 Cayucos - Monday Morning AFG 32748 150.00

11/09/2017 D03 8209 Pismo Beach - Pathways To Serenity 30649429 67.33

12/18/2017 D03 8339 San Luis Obispo - Courage to Change 30570891 50.00

10/17/2017 D03 8096 San Luis Obispo - Melody AFG 1620 150.00

D03 Total 432.33 2.81%

10/17/2017 D06 8068 Bakersfield - Serenity on Sunday 30505678 40.00

11/09/2017 D06 8230 Bakersfield - Tue Night Southwest 26588 48.00

11/09/2017 D06 8223 Tehachapi - Monday Night AFG 064595 10.00

D06 Total 98.00 0.64%

11/20/2017 D08 8275 Los Olivos - AFG of Los Olivos 30562450 60.00

10/31/2017 D08 8148 Montebello - Montebello Keeps It Simple A 30673015 34.31

10/31/2017 D08 8151 Montecito - Easy Does It Noon 54447 51.00

12/18/2017 D08 8329 Santa Barbara - Back to Basics 53412 30.00

10/02/2017 D08 7991 Santa Barbara - Hope for Today 500920 48.00

10/31/2017 D08 8126 Santa Barbara - How Al-Anon Works 53953 10.00

12/18/2017 D08 8340 Santa Barbara - Keep it Simple AFG 30557154 50.00

11/20/2017 D08 8269 Santa Barbara - Sunday Serenity Discussio 1639 45.00

D08 Total 328.31 2.13%

10/17/2017 D09 8100 Lancaster - Beginners AFG 40272 15.00



12/20/2017 D09 8410 Palmdale - Walk Like You Talk AFG 46773 20.00

12/20/2017 D09 8396 Santa Clarita - Monday Morning Courage To 65390 39.00

12/20/2017 D09 8404 Saugus - Monday Night Tradition 5 Parent 30617692 90.75

12/18/2017 D09 8347 Saugus - Saturday Serenity Group 37597 100.00

10/31/2017 D09 8143 Unknown Meeting D09 22.50

D09 Total 327.25 2.13%

10/17/2017 D10 8102 Hesperia - Hijos Adultos En Hesperia 30638713 20.00



12/20/2017 D10 8368 Hesperia - Monday Morning Discussion 28188 10.00

10/31/2017 D10 8140 Victorville - Serenity for Lunch 63736 20.00

D10 Total 70.00 0.46%

11/20/2017 D12 8267 Agoura Hills - From Survival to Recovery 30578507 44.00

10/17/2017 D12 8109 Camarillo - Courage to Change AFG 43526 27.00

12/20/2017 D12 8369 Camarillo - Courage to Change AFG 43526 10.00

12/18/2017 D12 8326 Orcutt - Tuesday Evening Serenity AFG 1659 25.00

11/09/2017 D12 8169 Santa Paula - Tuesday Literature 45632 9.70

10/17/2017 D12 8006 Simi Valley - Al-Anon Steps, Traditions 503210 7.14

10/02/2017 D12 7970 Simi Valley - From Survival to Recovery 30566930 5.00

11/20/2017 D12 8281 Thousand Oaks - Wed Parents AFG 30637236 80.00

11/09/2017 D12 8184 Ventura - Friday Afternoon AFG 50500 20.00

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11/20/2017 D12 8244 Ventura - Thursday Night Newcomers 1798 10.00

10/17/2017 D12 8098 Westlake Village - Tradition Five Parent 30531749 225.00

11/20/2017 D12 8280 Westlake Village - Wed Night New Hope 63429 75.00

D12 Total 537.84 3.50%

12/18/2017 D17 8360 Encino - Have AFG Will Grow 64469 83.31

10/17/2017 D17 8036 Encino - Monday Night Literature 50014 16.22

11/20/2017 D17 8239 Encino - Monday Night Literature 50014 7.80

11/20/2017 D17 8276 Mailbu - Friday Night Malibu 30503576 61.95

11/09/2017 D17 8194 Malibu - Easy Does It 30683953 30.00

10/31/2017 D17 8150 Northridge - Friday Northridge AFG 1270 37.38

10/17/2017 D17 8064 Northridge - Northridge 4th Step Study 53521 33.50

10/17/2017 D17 8120 Northridge - Valley Stepped-Up AFG 30668970 143.37

10/17/2017 D17 8008 Tarzana - Thursday Evening AFG 1739 8.81


10/17/2017 D17 8030 Woodland Hills - The No Frills Women's 30652157 14.85

D17 Total 463.69 3.01%

12/20/2017 D21 8376 North Hollywood - Easy Does It 50275 15.00

10/31/2017 D21 8154 North Hollywood - Friday Women's Solution 503666 194.00

10/17/2017 D21 8088 North Hollywood - Principles In Action 30547426 85.00

12/18/2017 D21 8325 North Hollywood - Understanding Ourselves 52081 25.00

10/17/2017 D21 8077 North Hollywood - United Adult Children 30595051 45.20

10/31/2017 D21 8153 Sherman Oaks - Focus on Recovery 28362 86.59

11/09/2017 D21 8218 Sherman Oaks - Parent Focus Friday Night 30559031 120.00

10/17/2017 D21 8069 Studio City - Sunday 430 PM Woment's Meet 30558101 40.00

10/17/2017 D21 8070 Studio City - Wed Parent AFG 30642677 40.00

11/09/2017 D21 8226 Sylmar - Pasos De Esperanza GFA 502690 20.00





D21 Total 843.79 5.49%

10/17/2017 D24 8056 Altadena - Saturday 10AM 65430 26.33

12/18/2017 D24 8341 Anaheim - Live And Let Live AFG 30683355 52.23

11/09/2017 D24 8168 Burbank - Saturday am AFG 48987 8.96

11/09/2017 D24 8190 Burbank - Sunday Night AFG 738 26.00

10/17/2017 D24 8041 Burbank - Tuesday Night 730 pm 740 20.00

10/17/2017 D24 8082 La Canada - Blue Print for Progress 46168 56.00

12/18/2017 D24 8336 La Canada - Monday 530 PM 39655 43.39

11/09/2017 D24 8234 La Canada - Parents Group 1030 AM 51517 450.00


D24 Total 702.91 4.57%

10/17/2017 D27 8087 Beverly Hills - AFG 30616941 76.00

12/18/2017 D27 8334 Beverly Hills - AFG 30616941 39.40

11/09/2017 D27 8207 Beverly Hills - Step Into the Solution 30538124 62.96

10/31/2017 D27 8137 Goleta - AFG Friday Morning 41540 18.00

10/02/2017 D27 7996 Granada Hills - Recovery Is For Men AFG 30659780 84.60

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11/09/2017 D27 8191 Hemet - Family & Friends of Alcoholics 32470 27.55

10/17/2017 D27 8078 Hollywood - Living With Sobriety 66629 46.16

11/09/2017 D27 8221 Hollywood - Sat AM AFG Self Worth 32537 135.60

10/17/2017 D27 8010 Indian Wells - How AFG Works Book Study 60124 9.92



10/02/2017 D27 7992 Indian Wells - Paths to Recovery 65245 56.40

11/09/2017 D27 8170 Indio - Thursday Night 35408 10.00

11/09/2017 D27 8233 Los Angeles - Arlington Beginners 1134 30.00

12/18/2017 D27 8335 Los Angeles - Atwater Sunday 4 PM AFG 30683742 42.80

10/31/2017 D27 8165 Los Angeles - Bethal Lutheran Church 30595853 31.00

10/17/2017 D27 8071 Los Angeles - Brentwood Friday Lit Study 503532 40.30

10/17/2017 D27 8118 Los Angeles - Brentwood Men's Stag 29678 80.00

12/20/2017 D27 8405 Los Angeles - Brentwood Women's Group 30583269 126.23

11/20/2017 D27 8277 Los Angeles - Century City AFG 30576473 63.10

11/20/2017 D27 8284 Los Angeles - Fear to Faith Los Feliz AFG 66793 100.20

11/09/2017 D27 8219 Los Angeles - How It Works 30507294 124.00

12/18/2017 D27 8348 Los Angeles - Living in the Solution 30518409 108.09

11/09/2017 D27 8197 Los Angeles - Living With Sobriety 1173 32.00

12/20/2017 D27 8412 Los Angeles - Ohio Ave Adult Child 62375 30.00

11/09/2017 D27 8216 Los Angeles - Parents Seeking Serenity 30619765 102.30

11/09/2017 D27 8200 Los Angeles - Practicing These Principles 66184 37.56

11/20/2017 D27 8293 Los Angeles - Thursday Noon Westwood AFG 30606688 16.78

11/20/2017 D27 8273 Los Angeles - Tues. Step Study Farmer's 59.20

12/20/2017 D27 8397 Los Angeles - Westwood AFG 39133 40.00

12/20/2017 D27 8393 Los Angeles - Westwood Noon Tuesday 30582124 34.20

10/17/2017 D27 8095 Pacific Palisades - Courage To Change 30648089 150.00

12/18/2017 D27 8350 Pacific Palisades - Courage To Change 30648089 139.80

10/02/2017 D27 7990 Santa Monica - 4th & 5th Step Writing 1663 45.00

12/18/2017 D27 8346 Santa Monica - Sunday Morning 730 AM 66537 94.70

10/02/2017 D27 8000 Santa Monica - Wednesday Night Parent's 30512389 60.00





12/18/2017 D27 8337 West Hollywood - Fri Night Women's Meetin 502681 44.00

11/09/2017 D27 8199 West Hollywood - New Freedom & Happiness 500857 37.50

D27 Total 2,462.01 16.00%

11/09/2017 D30 8205 Alhambra - Wednesday Morning Discussion 651 53.00

12/20/2017 D30 8364 Pasadena - Creativity and Recovery AFG 30598975 7.50

11/09/2017 D30 8217 Pasadena - Monday Night Womens AFG 63505 107.10

12/20/2017 D30 8413 Pasadena - Thursday Nigth AFG 62500 100.00

10/02/2017 D30 7979 Pasadena - Vivi y Deja Vivir GFA 54321 10.00

12/18/2017 D30 8322 Pasadena - Vivi y Deja Vivir GFA 54321 20.00

10/17/2017 D30 8089 San Marino - Mens Stag AFG 63784 40.00

10/02/2017 D30 7981 San Marino - Saturday Night 30667845 15.00

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10/17/2017 D30 8065 Sierra Madre - Friday 615 pm Step Study 48038 34.30

10/17/2017 D30 8090 Sierra Madre - Monday 6 pm AFG 48170 40.00

11/20/2017 D30 8261 Sierra Madre - Wednesday Open Dis. 62185 26.00

12/18/2017 D30 8296 South Pasadena - Saturday Morning 30507920 5.00

10/17/2017 D30 8097 South Pasadena - Thursday 745pm 653 169.00

D30 Total 626.90 4.08%

10/17/2017 D33 8115 Covina - 502 Sunday Morning 30085 38.00

10/02/2017 D33 7989 Covina - Friday Morning Living in the Sol 500806 37.50



10/17/2017 D33 8053 Covina - Monday Charter Oak AFG 54521 25.00

11/09/2017 D33 8173 Covina - Saturday AM Literature Study 60035 10.00

10/17/2017 D33 8034 Covina - Saturday Morning Q & A 827 15.83



11/09/2017 D33 8176 Covina - Tuesday Morning Step Study 35662 15.00

10/02/2017 D33 7972 Covina - Wed Night Step Study AFG 40529 8.70

11/09/2017 D33 8193 Diamond Bar - Tue 730 pm 43146 30.00

11/09/2017 D33 8414 Glendora - Monday Night Glendora Meeting 979 15.00

10/17/2017 D33 8076 Glendora - Thursday Girls Night Out AFG 501119 45.00

10/31/2017 D33 8136 West Covina - Tuesday Night Book Study 54450 16.88

D33 Total 341.02 2.22%

11/09/2017 D36 8228 La Verne - Monday Serenity AFG 50540 30.00

10/17/2017 D36 8101 Pomona - Despertar GFA 66050 20.00



10/02/2017 D36 7984 Pomona - Mensaje De Esperanza GFA 30604345 20.00



12/18/2017 D36 8358 Pomona - Monday Morning Serenity Group 1388 56.00

12/18/2017 D36 8328 Riverside - As We Understood 62948 28.00

10/17/2017 D36 8043 Riverside - Al-Anon Book Study AFG 62045 20.00

12/20/2017 D36 8367 Riverside - Friday Night Live 1457 10.00

11/20/2017 D36 8292 Riverside - Progress Not Perfection 30663741 16.50

12/20/2017 D36 8379 Riverside - Wednesday Morning 1460 17.00


D36 Total 347.50 2.26%

10/17/2017 D39 8016 Colton - Tuesday Morn AFG 793 10.00

10/17/2017 D39 8003 Corona - Monday Keep It Simple Corona 42057 6.42

11/20/2017 D39 8235 Corona - Monday Keep It Simple Corona 42057 4.65

10/17/2017 D39 8005 Corona - Thurs Nite Live, Laugh, Love AFG 30528831 6.80

10/02/2017 D39 7971 Corona - Tuesday Night Made a Decision 806 5.70

10/17/2017 D39 8050 Corona - You Are Never Alone- Womans AFG 30675303 23.32

10/17/2017 D39 8092 Corona Del Mar - Men's Stag Attitude 66399 97.00

11/20/2017 D39 8283 Corona Del Mar - Men's Stag Attitude 66399 97.00

10/17/2017 D39 8004 Corona Del Mar - Tuesday 7 PM 44101 6.51

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11/20/2017 D39 8246 Corona Del Mar - Tuesday 7 PM 44101 10.73

11/20/2017 D39 8265 Redlands - Hope For Today AFG 30616469 39.44

11/09/2017 D39 8189 Yucaipa - Al-Anon Tuesday AM 1856 25.00

10/17/2017 D39 8011 Yucaipa - Keep It Simple 503104 10.00

D39 Total 342.57 2.23%

12/20/2017 D40 8390 Lake Elsinore - Principles Above Personal 30558099 25.00

12/18/2017 D40 8311 Monrovia - Candlelight 501501 15.00

12/18/2017 D40 8327 Murrieta - Steps to Serenity 62744 25.00

11/09/2017 D40 8202 Norco - Noon Lunchable 500411 40.00

10/31/2017 D40 8160 Temecula - Came To Believe AFG 67135 15.00

10/31/2017 D40 8157 Temecula - Rise and Shine AFG 30623990 28.00

10/17/2017 D40 8107 Temecula - Thursday Morning Literature 30504289 20.00

10/17/2017 D40 8051 Wildomar - Hope for Today 30531203 24.90

D40 Total 192.90 1.25%

10/17/2017 D42 8073 Bermuda Dunes - Friday Noon Courage 52240 42.00

11/20/2017 D42 8279 Cathedral City - From Survival To Recover 30559140 70.00

10/02/2017 D42 7973 Mecca - Fortaleza AFG 30676878 9.00

10/17/2017 D42 8037 Palm Desert - Discovering Choices 30559574 16.38



10/17/2017 D42 8072 Palm Desert - Fri Courage to Change AFG 24079 41.63

12/18/2017 D42 8298 Palm Desert - From Survival To Recovery 30656037 6.60




10/17/2017 D42 8027 Palm Desert - Hope for Today 30533315 12.00

12/18/2017 D42 8342 Palm Desert - Progress Not Perfection 30567903 57.00

10/17/2017 D42 8066 Palm Desert - Thursday Beginner Meeting 30544855 34.33

10/31/2017 D42 8152 Palm Desert - Tuesday Night Sharing 1405 66.45

12/18/2017 D42 8307 Palm Desert - Tuesday Night Sharing 1405 14.64

10/17/2017 D42 8033 Palm Desert - Wednesday Beginners Meeting 30534485 15.42

10/17/2017 D42 8106 Palm Desert - Women's Noon AFG 30555014 20.36

11/20/2017 D42 8291 Palm Desert - Women's Noon AFG 30555014 12.90

12/20/2017 D42 8385 Palm Springs - Paths To Recovery Saturday 61960 20.65

12/20/2017 D42 8398 Palm Springs - Paths To Recovery Saturday 61960 44.30

10/17/2017 D42 8080 Palm Springs - Reaching for Personal 30631487 50.40

10/17/2017 D42 8048 Palm Springs - Wed Night AFG Discussion 60635 21.60

11/20/2017 D42 8237 Sun City - Sunday Night Serenity 30558091 5.00

12/18/2017 D42 8323 Yucca Valley - Women of Recovery 500442 20.00

D42 Total 663.95 4.32%

11/20/2017 D45 8282 Westchester - Thurs Nite Steppin Up AFG 46821 81.36

D45 Total 81.36

10/31/2017 D48 8163 Downey - Luz de Vida AFG 65834 20.00

D48 Total 20.00

11/09/2017 D51 8211 Whittier - East Whittier/La Habra Tues 1830 70.00

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11/20/2017 D51 8254 Whittier - Saturday Morning AFG 44212 19.00

12/20/2017 D51 8383 Whittier - Saturday Morning AFG 44212 20.00

11/09/2017 D51 8188 Whittier - Thursday AM AFG 1832 24.00

D51 Total 133.00 0.86%

11/20/2017 D54 8241 El Segundo - Conscious Contact AFG 51035 9.15

12/20/2017 D54 8362 El Segundo - Conscious Contact AFG 51035 4.87

11/09/2017 D54 8187 El Segundo - Hour of Recovery 503768 22.50

12/20/2017 D54 8388 El Segundo - Hour of Recovery 503768 23.75

10/02/2017 D54 7988 Gardena - Gardena Saturday Morning Step 39919 36.60

11/20/2017 D54 8264 Gardena - Gardena Saturday Morning Step 39919 33.49

10/17/2017 D54 8084 Hermosa Beach - Thursday Afternoon Harmon 65307 64.60

12/18/2017 D54 8356 Lomita - Matters of the Heart AFG 30555478 28.00

11/20/2017 D54 8258 Manhattan Beach - Tues Night AFG 44242 20.00

10/17/2017 D54 8093 Palos Verdes - Thursday Night 1407 110.00

10/17/2017 D54 8058 Redondo Beach - South Bay Mamas And Pa-pas 30660692 28.00

11/09/2017 D54 8220 Rolling Hills - Monday Morning Step Study 1464 134.51

12/18/2017 D54 8338 Torrance - Al-Anon En Espanol 47954 50.00

12/18/2017 D54 8344 Torrance - Podium Participation 26781 70.00

10/17/2017 D54 8074 Torrance - Saturday Morning Walteria 54893 42.45



11/09/2017 D54 8192 Torrance - Thursday 10 am 1756 30.00


D54 Total 850.98 5.53%

11/20/2017 D57 8295 Arroyo Grande - Open Hearts AFG 30527684 30.00

10/17/2017 D57 8039 Artesia - New Way of Life 769 18.19

10/17/2017 D57 8049 Artesia - New Way of Life 769 22.44

11/09/2017 D57 8201 Lakewood - Thursday Early Evening AFG 53068 39.00

10/17/2017 D57 8104 Long Beach - Friday AFG 30524639 13.74

11/20/2017 D57 8289 Long Beach - Friday AFG 30524639 6.59

12/20/2017 D57 8402 Long Beach - Saturday Morning Belmont Sho 30603386 70.80

11/09/2017 D57 8208 Long Beach - Saturday Morning Group 62772 63.00

10/17/2017 D57 8091 Long Beach - Tuesday Morning Road To Reco 503164 90.00

11/20/2017 D57 8285 Long Beach - Tuesday Morning Road To Reco 503164 105.00

10/17/2017 D57 8044 Paramount - Tuesday Morning Paramount AFG 714 20.00

D57 Total 478.76 3.11%

10/17/2017 D60 8105 Buena Park - Friday 730PM 733 17.11





12/18/2017 D60 8306 Buena Park - Thursday Night Al-Anon 23971 13.50

11/20/2017 D60 8290 Cypress - Cypress Tuesday AFG 44559 10.00

10/31/2017 D60 8164 La Habra - Wednesday Night AFG 63268 30.00

10/17/2017 D60 8059 Placentia - Monday Evening 1372 28.00

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12/18/2017 D60 8357 Placentia - Monday Evening 1372 35.00



10/17/2017 D60 8075 Yorba Linda - Al-Anon Parent Group 30546077 43.00

10/17/2017 D60 8029 Yorba Linda - Friday Night Women's Litera 35663 13.77

11/20/2017 D60 8255 Yorba Linda - Friday Night Women's Litera 35663 19.20

10/17/2017 D60 8060 Yorba Linda - Monday 10 AM 31730 30.00



10/17/2017 D60 8002 Yorba Linda - Tuesday Evening Men's Stag 37360 5.00

11/20/2017 D60 8236 Yorba Linda - Tuesday Evening Men's Stag 37360 5.00

D60 Total 390.97 2.54%

11/09/2017 D63 8177 Fountain Valley - Tuesday Aladay 912 15.90

10/31/2017 D63 8162 Fullerton - Accion es Rucperacion 502567 20.00

10/17/2017 D63 8024 Fullerton - Monday Night AFG 730 PM 41921 11.00

10/17/2017 D63 8026 Fullerton - Sunday Morning Sunshine Meeti 30551280 12.00

10/17/2017 D63 8103 Fullerton - Wed 1230 PM AFG 954 25.00

10/17/2017 D63 8042 Garden Grove - Thursday Night Women's 30528664 20.00

10/17/2017 D63 8119 Huntington Beach - Keep It Simple On The 62083 125.00

10/02/2017 D63 7993 Huntington Beach - Monday Morning Attitud 54626 60.00

11/20/2017 D63 8274 Huntington Beach - Monday Morning Attitud 54626 60.00

11/09/2017 D63 8198 Huntington Beach - Monday Night Fogcutter 1029 34.92

12/18/2017 D63 8313 Huntington Beach - Paths To Recovery Thur 52540 16.35

10/31/2017 D63 8138 Huntington Beach - Thursday Getaway AFG 1028 19.43

10/17/2017 D63 8055 Huntington Beach - Thursday Night Parents 30502421 25.25

10/17/2017 D63 8038 Huntington Beach - Tuesday Nite Men's 47437 18.00

10/17/2017 D63 8061 Orange - Friday Noon 1304 30.00

10/31/2017 D63 8145 Orange - Meeting of Hope AFG 45065 27.75

12/18/2017 D63 8304 Orange - Meeting of Hope AFG 45065 11.86

12/20/2017 D63 8370 Orange - Tuesday Night Candle Lite 64861 10.00

12/20/2017 D63 8378 Orange - Women's Tuesday Meeting Of Orang 64306 15.32



D63 Total 612.99 3.98%

12/18/2017 D64 8353 Anaheim - Un Nuevo Amanecer Al-Anon 502633 30.00

10/17/2017 D64 8047 Baldwin Park - Comenzando A Vivir 703 20.00

10/31/2017 D64 8125 El Monte - El Nuevo Horizonte GFA 45872 10.00

10/02/2017 D64 7980 El Monte - Hijos Adultos Encontrando Equi 30630579 10.00



11/09/2017 D64 8186 Los Angeles - Amor Incondicional AFG 66519 20.00

10/17/2017 D64 8052 Los Angeles - Renacimiento GFA 30615295 25.00

10/17/2017 D64 8046 Pacoima - Serenidad GFA 30630404 20.00

10/17/2017 D64 8111 Pico Rivera - De Regreso a la Plenitud 30508955 30.00

11/09/2017 D64 8225 Santa Ana - La Nueva Luz 1633 20.00

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10/17/2017 D64 8099 Santa Ana - Volver A Vivir GFA 51080 10.00

10/31/2017 D64 8144 Santa Barbara - AFG for Men 503856 24.00

D64 Total 242.00 1.57%

10/17/2017 D66 8086 Aliso Viejo - Serenity Seekers AFG 30658161 75.00

10/17/2017 D66 8057 Costa Mesa - Let it Begin with Me 61151 21.17

11/20/2017 D66 8270 Costa Mesa - Monday Night Step 51570 48.00

12/18/2017 D66 8301 Costa Mesa - Tue Noon Brownbaggers AFG 47964 10.00

12/18/2017 D66 8314 El Toro Mission Viejo - Mon Night AFG 1214 19.00

11/20/2017 D66 8238 Irvine - Back To Basics AFG 30656354 7.31



12/20/2017 D66 8387 Irvine - Sunday Night AFG 45275 23.10

10/17/2017 D66 8067 Irvine - Sunday Night AFG 45275 39.15

11/09/2017 D66 8210 Irvine - Tuesday Night 50062 68.01

11/09/2017 D66 8178 Laguna Beach - AFG Friday Night Canyon 30567899 16.00

10/02/2017 D66 8001 Laguna Beach - Canyon Recovery 30508851 20.00

12/20/2017 D66 8382 Laguna Beach - Canyon Recovery 30508851 20.00

10/31/2017 D66 8155 Laguna Beach - Step Study AFG 51094 15.00

10/31/2017 D66 8141 Laguna HIlls - Monday Noon 1058 21.22

11/20/2017 D66 8247 Laguna Hills - Wed 100 PM Meeting 66665 11.50

12/20/2017 D66 8399 Laguna Niguel - Friday AFG 39918 45.00

12/20/2017 D66 8365 Laguna Niguel - Wednesday Evening AFG 67286 7.50

10/17/2017 D66 8032 Laguna Woods - Tuesday 10 AM Meeting 501725 15.00

10/17/2017 D66 8045 Laguna Woods - Tuesday 10 AM Meeting 501725 20.00

12/18/2017 D66 8354 Lake Forest - Friday Step Study 500666 12.50

10/17/2017 D66 8012 Lake Forest - Thursday Night 30589825 10.00

11/20/2017 D66 8250 Lake Forest - Thursday Night 30589825 14.00

10/17/2017 D66 8015 Los Alamitos - Parents Meeting 30589578 10.00

11/20/2017 D66 8245 Los Alamitos - Parents Meeting 30589578 10.00

11/09/2017 D66 8196 Los Alamitos - Tuesday Night Paths 30515689 31.80

10/17/2017 D66 8121 Mission Viejo - Parents Meeting 30563190 196.80

10/17/2017 D66 8094 Newport Beach - Come Saturday Morning 63876 143.00



12/20/2017 D66 8373 Newport Beach - Recovery Is Our Priority 30642891 15.00

10/17/2017 D66 8081 Newport Beach - Saturday Women In Recover 30560896 54.00

12/18/2017 D66 8330 Newport Beach - Saturday Women In Recover 30560896 30.00

10/17/2017 D66 8110 Newport Beach - Unique Lives Common Exper 30575192 29.60

10/31/2017 D66 8124 Rancho Santa Margarita - Parent Al-Anon 502884 7.65

10/31/2017 D66 8128 San Gabriel - San Marino AFG 1587 10.00

10/02/2017 D66 7994 San Gabriel - Tuesday Night 1588 60.00

11/09/2017 D66 8167 San Gabriel - Tuesday Night 1588 6.00

12/20/2017 D66 8399 Tustin - Monday Night Sharing 1770 54.67

11/09/2017 D66 8222 Tustin - Parents Hope for Today 30508020 210.36



D66 Total 1,722.48 11.20%

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10/17/2017 D69 8007 Carlsbad - Experience, Strength & Hope 64594 8.00

12/20/2017 D69 8395 Carlsbad - Into the Solution 500883 37.42

12/20/2017 D69 8400 Carlsbad - La Costa Live & Let Live 66281 67.20

10/02/2017 D69 7995 Carlsbad - North County Men's AFG 30531792 60.00

11/20/2017 D69 8271 Carlsbad - North County Men's AFG 30531792 50.00

10/02/2017 D69 7982 Carlsbad - Serenity Seekers 30583693 20.00

11/09/2017 D69 8229 Carlsbad - Sunset Step Study 65525 45.00

10/17/2017 D69 8079 Chula Vista - PAZ Mental GFA 30595797 50.00

10/02/2017 D69 7986 Chula Vista - South Bay AFG 28684 25.00

12/20/2017 D69 8392 Del Mar - Lunch Bunch AFG 48408 26.00

10/17/2017 D69 8117 Del Mar - Courage to Change Fri. AM 501479 54.25

12/18/2017 D69 8359 Del Mar - Courage to Change Fri. AM 501479 61.00

10/17/2017 D69 8013 Del Mar - Women Working the Legacies 30627419 10.00

11/09/2017 D69 8185 Encinitas - Moonlight Bch Just for Today 64413 20.00

10/02/2017 D69 7987 Encinitas - Thurs. Night AFG 880 30.00

10/02/2017 D69 7985 Escondido - Monday Open Topic 30548251 20.00

12/18/2017 D69 8361 Escondido - 4th Step Study Al-Anon 36092 37.98

10/17/2017 D69 8116 Escondido - Renacer AFG 63846 50.00

12/18/2017 D69 8352 Fallbrook - One Day At A Timers Wed AFG 64927 20.00

11/09/2017 D69 8172 La Jolla - Paths to Recovery Step Study 10.00

11/09/2017 D69 8203 Poway - New Beginnings 65751 40.00

10/17/2017 D69 8062 Rancho Penasquitos - Just For Today AFG 45691 30.60

11/20/2017 D69 8266 Rancho Penasquitos - Just For Today AFG 45691 40.00

10/31/2017 D69 8147 San Marcos - Noon AFG 30648324 30.00

10/31/2017 D69 8161 Solana Beach - Monday Morning Step 502817 20.00

12/18/2017 D69 8302 Solana Beach - Tuesday Morning Literature 502540 10.70


12/18/2017 D69 8343 Vista - Strictly Al-Anon 500420 66.00

11/09/2017 D69 8215 Vista - Vida Serena 501669 100.00

D69 Total 1,048.15 6.81%

10/17/2017 D72 8113 El Cajon - Close Women's AFG 29519 35.70

11/20/2017 D72 8268 El Cajon - Live & Let Live 30543404 44.04

10/17/2017 D72 8083 La Mesa - East County Daytime AFG 1078 60.49

12/20/2017 D72 8403 La Mesa - East County Daytime AFG 1078 71.14

11/20/2017 D72 8278 La Mesa - Men in the Park AFG 30520975 67.75

12/18/2017 D72 8333 La Mesa - Men in the Park AFG 30520975 39.00

11/20/2017 D72 8252 La Mesa - Serenity At Sunset 0050544 15.00

10/31/2017 D72 8149 La Mesa - Serenity At The Lake Sun 9 am 40624 35.35

12/20/2017 D72 8394 La Mesa - Serenity At The Lake Sun 9 am 40624 36.92

10/31/2017 D72 8127 La Mesa - Thursday Nighters AFG 54717 10.00

10/17/2017 D72 8054 Lemon Grove - Friday Night Courage AFG 30660815 25.00

10/17/2017 D72 8035 Spring Valley - New View AFG 42684 16.00



D72 Total 512.39 3.33%

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12/18/2017 D75 8321 Pacific Beach - Adult Children 51127 20.00

12/20/2017 D75 8371 San Diego - Clairemont Clear View 503042 12.00

11/20/2017 D75 8260 San Diego - Clairemont Day Time AFG 1529 22.50

10/17/2017 D75 8063 San Diego - Clairemont Friday Night 64471 31.89

12/20/2017 D75 8391 San Diego - Clairemont Friday Night 64471 25.46

11/09/2017 D75 8171 San Diego - Courage to Change Step Study 1634813 10.00

10/17/2017 D75 8025 San Diego - Free To Be Me Women's AFG 30520218 11.20

11/20/2017 D75 8253 San Diego - Hope and Help 30631708 17.30

11/09/2017 D75 8232 San Diego - Mind Your Own Business 47661 20.00

12/18/2017 D75 8355 San Diego - Mind Your Own Business 47661 20.00

12/18/2017 D75 8310 San Diego - Miramar Men's Group AFG 30542169 15.00

12/20/2017 D75 8389 San Diego - N Clairemont AFG 7pm 1543 25.00

12/20/2017 D75 8386 San Diego - Parents of AFG No. County 30622773 22.00

11/20/2017 D75 8294 San Diego - Parents One Day At A Time 65433 30.00

10/02/2017 D75 7999 San Diego - Search for Peace 43018 12.77



12/20/2017 D75 8366 San Diego - Sun Night Courage Step Study 44283 10.00

11/09/2017 D75 8175 San Diego - The Well Being Step Study 30681503 14.00

12/20/2017 D75 8363 San Diego - The Well Being Step Study 30681503 6.25

10/17/2017 D75 8028 San Diego - UC Lunch Bunch Step Study 30555026 12.10

11/20/2017 D75 8240 San Diego - UC Mamas & Papas 37117 8.20

10/02/2017 D75 7983 San Diego - UC Thursday Lunch Bunch 48294 20.00

10/17/2017 D75 8085 San Diego - What a Concept AFG. 30577897 68.75

10/17/2017 D75 8023 San Diego - Willingness to Change 64054 10.00

D75 Total 479.42 3.12%

11/20/2017 D78 8288 Calexico - Remanso de paz en Calexico GFA 30518711 30.00

D78 Total 30.00 0.20%

Grand Total 15,383.47 99.34%

DISTRICT CONTRIBUTIONS

10/17/2017 D10 8122 District 10 Contribution 300.00

10/02/2017 D33 7997 District 33 Contribution 300.00

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SCWS Directory –Past Delegates, Officers and Regional Trustee

OFFICERS

Regional Trustee Joyce B. 757-563-1600 1600 Corporate Landing Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA 23454 [email protected]

Panel Delegate Years Phone Email

1 Aura C. 1961-1963 Deceased

4 Cecelia B. 1964-1966 Deceased

7 Norris R. 1967-1969 Deceased

10 Helen B. 1970-1972 Deceased

13 Elsie Q. 1973-1975 Deceased

16 Betty R. O’B. 1976-1978

19 Pat R. 1979-1981

22 Bernie E. 1982-1984 Deceased

25 Bob L. 1985-1987

28 Hester B. 1988-1990 Deceased

31 Joyce K. 1991-1993

34 Kary L. 1994-1995

34 Rita McG. 1996 Deceased

37 Willie W. 1997-1999

40 Kay D. 2000-2002

43 Miriam McK. 2003-2005

46 Mary M. 2006-2008

49 Sandie E. 2009-2011

52 Jayme C. 2012-2014

Panel Delegate Years Phone Email

1 Aura C. 1961-1963 Deceased

4 Cecelia B. 1964-1966 Deceased

7 Norris R. 1967-1969 Deceased

10 Helen B. 1970-1972 Deceased

13 Elsie Q. 1973-1975 Deceased

16 Betty R. O’B. 1976-1978

19 Pat R. 1979-1981

22 Bernie E. 1982-1984 Deceased

25 Bob L. 1985-1987

28 Hester B. 1988-1990 Deceased

31 Joyce K. 1991-1993

34 Kary L. 1994-1995

34 Rita M. 1996 Deceased

37 Willie W. 1997-1999

40 Kay D. 2000-2002

43 Miriam M. 2003-2005

46 Mary M. 2006-2008

49 Sandie E. 2009-2011

52 Jayme C. 2012-2014

TITLE NAME PHONE STREET ADDRESS EMAIL Delegate Elizabeth K.

Alternate Delegate Marcia M.

Area Chair CB S.

Area Secretary Sandy P.

Treasurer Eva B.

Immediate Past

Delegate

Jayme C.

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Coordinators Name Address Phone Email Alateen Member

Coordinator

Not Printed for Privacy Personal Alateen information is not available for publication.

Please contact the Alateen Sponsor Coordinator for Alateen information

Alateen Sponsor

Coordinator

Tarisa R.

Archives Dan P.

Area Alateen Pocess Person

Gerry W.

Bulletin Jim B.

Cooperating With Profes-

sional Community

Mary C.

Hospitality Judy P.

Institutions Billy McC.

Literature Kathy G.

Public Information Rose S.

Group Records Donna E.

Web Site Irene C.

Intergroup-AIS Liaisons

Inland Empire Billie McC.

Los Angeles County Natalie T.

Orange County Andy S.

San Diego County Arianne T.

Hispanic Intergroup Lourdes B.

Ventura County Si-Si McQ.

Convention Chairpersons

AFG Convention Michelle R.

SCAC Conference Not Printed for Privacy Personal Alateen information is not available for publication.

Please contact the Alateen Sponsor Coordinator for Alateen information

SoCal AA Convention Val N.

Area Coordinators, Intergroup Liaisons & Convention Chairs

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District Representatives

3 Mary M.

6 Holly M.

8 Jocelyn F.

9 Tracy G.

10 Eleanor K.

12 Lalena C.

17 Barbara V.S.

21 Marley D.

24 Andy T.

27 Sacha S.

30 Susan S.

33 Maria M.

36 Sam Y.

39 Kirk S.

40 Chris C.

42 Ana R.

45 Shauna S., ALT DR

48 Socorro P.

51 Sandra M.

54 Frank C.

57 Matha Z.

60 Carol G.

63 Gene T.

64 Marcelino M.

66 Sandy W.

69 Stefanie DM.

72 Marcia M.

75 Libby A.

78 Patricia A.

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Alternate Delegate [email protected]

Archives Coordinator [email protected]

Bulletin Coordinator [email protected]

Chairperson [email protected]

Cooperating with Professional Community [email protected]

Delegate [email protected]

Forum [email protected]

Group Records Coordinator [email protected]

Hospitality [email protected]

Institutions Coordinator [email protected]

Literature Coordinator [email protected]

Past Delegate [email protected]

Public Outreach Coordinator [email protected]

Secretary [email protected]

Treasurer [email protected]

Website Coordinator [email protected]

SCWS EMAIL ADDRESSES Please Go to the SCWS Website to Easily Send an Email to an Officer or Coordinator!

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Do not use any title (treasurer, etc.) Only address as SCWS. The mail is forwarded to the Area Treasurer who forwards it to the appropriate contact person.

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Al-Anon Information Service Office of Orange County 12391 Lewis Street, Suite 102, Garden Grove, CA 92840 (714) 748-1113 www.orangecountyalanon.org

L A County Al-Anon Family Groups 4936 Lankershim Boulevard, North Hollywood 91601 (818) 760-7122 Los Angeles www.alanonla.org

San Diego Al-Anon Office 3108 Fifth Avenue, Suite E, San Diego 92103 (619) 296-2666 www.alanonsandiego.org

Ventura County Al-Anon Family Groups Post Office Box 6754, Ventura 93006-6754 (805) 495-0270 www.alanonventura.org

Spanish Intergroup Office of Southern California 11627 E. Telegraph Rd Ste. 150 Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 562-948-2190

Al-ANON INFORMATION SERVICE CEN-

Position Email Address

Area Alateen Process Person [email protected]

Alateen Sponsor Coordinator [email protected]

Alternate Delegate [email protected]

Archives Coordinator [email protected]

Bulletin Coordinator [email protected]

Chairperson [email protected]

Cooperating with Professional Community [email protected]

Delegate [email protected]

Forum [email protected]

Group Records Coordinator [email protected]

Hospitality [email protected]

Institutions Coordinator [email protected]

Literature Coordinator [email protected]

Past Delegate [email protected]

Public Outreach Coordinator [email protected]

Secretary [email protected]

Treasurer [email protected]

Website Coordinator [email protected]

http://www.alanonventura.org

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SCWS Group Contributions Form

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Map to Assembly/Committee Meeting Location-

…..Glendale First United Methodist Carlson Hall…….

Documents

Area World Service Assembly November 18, 2017February 3 10am—2pm D33 Terri T.. [email protected] February 10 12pm – 4pm D54 8am – 12 pm D75 Sandy K. [email protected] Mark