Al-Anon Bulletin, June, 2017

Thought for the Month

Tradition Six ~ Our Al-Anon Family Groups ought never endorse, finance or lend our name to any outside enterprise, lest problems of money, property and prestige divert us from our primary spiritual aim.� Although a separate entity, we should always cooperate with Alcoholics Anonymous.

� I am grateful to AA for the principals of this program, but I also realize that our separateness is our mutual strength.�� From Al-Anon�s Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions ( B-8) copyright 1981, 2005 �by AFG Headquarters.

Reprinted by permission of AFG Headquarters, Inc.

Upcoming Events�� Be sure to mark your calendars and support Al-Anon!

June 16 ��Hubbard Friday Night �45^th �Anniversary

Doors open at 6:30 p.m.� Pizza and Sundae Bar at 7.� Bring a snack or dessert to share

Double Lead at 8

First Presbyterian Church,� 22 Westview Ave., Hubbard, 44425 �(handicap accessible)

See attached flyer

June 19 �Monday Night �Mineral Ridge AFG �9^th Anniversary�� Dinner at 6 p.m. ��Bring your favorite dish or dessert to share

�Lead at 7

First Presbyterian Church, 3654 State Route 46, Mineral Ridge, OH 44440

See sent flyer

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June 21� Niles Wednesday Night� AFG� 55^th Anniversary ��Dinner at 7 p.m.� ��Bring your favorite dish or dessert to share

Double Lead at 8

New Hope United Methodist Church, 21 Fairview Ave. SE., Niles, OH 44445

See attached flyer

July 7� Friday ��Spirituality of Action in Recovery ( S.O.A.R.) a TEAM event.�� (See sent flyer for more info)

What is it??�� This is a partnership between Al-Anon Family Groups of Ohio and the World Service Office, which is designed to energize members� spiritual program into action and expand members� understanding of our worldwide fellowship.� The day will consist of workshops and talks by WSO members teaming up with members of AFG of Ohio.

July 7 � 9� Ohio Area Convention, Akron � Fairlawn Doubletree 3150 W. Market St, 44333

Pre-Register by June 15^th for Convention, Hotel, for discounted costs

For more info about Convention and itinerary, Go to :� http://www.ohioal-anon.org/calendar.htm

Make Hotel reservations directly with the Hotel ( see sent flyer)

Volunteers are needed to work the Ways & Means table.� Also, donated handmade items.

If you would like to volunteer, or any questions, contact: district51afg@gmail.com

See sent Flyer for additional info

July 28 -30� Alateen KOMIAC Conference ~~ Terre Haute, Indiana

We would like to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU for all your continuing support of our fundraisers and for your donations.� Even with our fundraisers, we could not do this without your help.� It�s that time of year again when we start to prepare for the Alateen� yearly� conference.

The anticipated cost is $120 per person plus $40 for travel, which is due the middle of June.� Because of your support, we are looking forward to being able to send the teens again.� If you wish to make a contribution toward sending the teens to their conference, any donation would be greatly appreciated!

Please make checks payable to:� Youngstown Area Alateen��

Donations can be mailed to:�� Youngstown Area Alateen

c/o Tina L.

P.O. Box 95

Washingtonville, OH� 44490

Thanks so much � we love you all � lots and lots and whole bunches

Announcements

� �Districts 4 & 9 are in need of a Public Outreach Coordinator.� For more info contact: Maria C. or Cheryl B.

�� or attend the next Districts meeting on July 20, 2017 at 7 pm. at Youngstown Area Inter-Group (Y.A.I.G.)

�� 3373 Canfield Rd, Youngstown, OH� 44511��

� Districts meetings are held the 3^rd Thursday in January, April, July, and October

� Group Lead Lists can be e-mailed to seemeyel@gmail.com �( Carmen I. � Districts Secretary)

� All Groups, Please fill out Districts 4 & 9 Group Information form and e-mail, mail to designated address on form.

Meeting Change

Sunday Night Boardman AFG, �Westminister �Presbyterian Church, 119 Stadium Dr., starting time will change to 7 p.m. effective September 1, 2017.

Beginner Meetings��

� Tuesday Morning AFG at 9 a.m., 256 Mahoning Ave., Warren, OH 44483

� Steps to Serenity AFG at 6:30 p.m., 636 Pine Lake Rd., Sebring, OH 44672� ( Wednesdays)

� The 3 Legacies AFG Study Group at 6:45 p.m., 554 S. Meridian Rd., Youngstown, OH 44509 (Thursdays)

Meeting Topics

Hubbard Friday Night at 8 p.m.

June 02� ~~� That was THEN � This is NOW

June 09� ~~� Beyond the PROBLEMS to the MIRACLES

June 16� ~~� 45^th Anniversary � Double Lead� (see flyer)

June 23� ~~� Pretending vs. Being true to thyself

June 30� ~~� Step/Tradition Six � Are you ready to be free?

Monday 12:30 Original AFG

June 05� ~~� Step Five

June 12� ~~� Let go

June 19� ~~� Slips

June 26� ~~� Forgiveness

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Girard Broadway Al-Anon Group at 8 p.m.� (Tuesday)

June 06� ~~� Concept six

June 13� ~~� Emotions

June 20� ~~� Slogans

June 27� ~~� Double Lead

Kinsman Smalltown Recovery Group is studying the Concepts of Service on the first Tuesday of every month.

Paths to Recovery will be used as reference.�� 6383 Church St., Kinsman, 44428�� Join us!!

More Information and directions for the above meetings can be found in Al-Anon/Alateen Meeting Schedule

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Bulletin F.Y.I.

� Send your info to bulletin@al-anonohiodist4-9.org �or blndlefty@roadrunner.com�� by the 15^th of each month.

In keeping with the Traditions, please respect the anonymity of all members:

� Shred bulletin/ flyers, when no longer needed or dates have expired

� If forwarding bulletin/flyers to more than one person, use the bcc field

When sending your meeting information or your Anniversary flyers, please be mindful to use your groups� registered name that can be found in the Meeting Schedule.� Thank You!

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Districts 4 and 9 website:� www.al-anonohiodist4-9.org

Group-records@al-anonohiodist4-9.org

WSO website:� www.al-anon.alateen.org

Youngstown Al-Anon Information Services � (330) 270-9441

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Two Day Fall Assembly ~ October 28, 29, 2017

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Why Conference approved Literature for Al-Anon/Alateen?�� Read pamphlet P-35

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