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
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
·
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 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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