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 �45th
�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 �9th 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� 55th 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
15th 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
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�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��
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Districts meetings
are held the 3rd 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� ~~� 45th
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 15th 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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