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Al-Anon District 12 San Antonio Al-Anon Information Service Office Events Contacts Addresses Minutes Winter Edition 2018 Addresses and contact information contained in this publication are for

DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE S CORNER DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT January 13, 2018 We had our transition and first District Meeting for the new term on January 13, 2018.

1 Al-Anon District 12 San Antonio Al-Anon Information Service Office Events Contacts Addresses Minutes Winter Edition 2018 Addresses and contact information contained in this publication are for Al-Anon business only and should not be used to promote any outside enterprise. DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE S CORNER DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT January 13, 2018 We had our transition and first District Meeting for the new term on January 13, There were 13 GRs attending, 5 of which were brand new. I had group details available for all the groups in the District. Those in attendance were able to check for accuracy and updating. As the new DR, I plan to visit Groups in the District, particularly new Groups, to make sure they are getting the necessary information, help and support their needs. I urge every Group to complete and promptly return group data forms. We voted to hold a workshop(s) in 2018 and formed a task force for planning. More will be revealed as the plans are finalized. There are currently two vacant coordinator positions in our District: Public Outreach and Spanish Coordinator. I know we have many qualified persons in our District who could fill those vacancies. THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS ARE OPEN TO ALL AI-ANON MEMBERS. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A GR. UPCOMING EVENTS ATAAC AIRPORT HILTON HOTEL FEBRUARY 16-18, NW LOOP 410 SAN ANTONIO, TX POSSE ROUND-UP MARCH 23-25, 2018 DISCIPLES CONFERENCE CENTER GONZALES, TEXAS DISTRICT 12 QUARTERLY BUSINESS MTG 9:30AM APRIL 14, 2018 UNIVERSITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5084 DE ZAVALA, SAN ANTONIO, TX ETAAA SPRING ASSEMBLY 2018 CLIFTON EVENT COMPLEX MAY 4-6, HIGHWAY 124 BEAUMONT, TEXAS CELEBRATING ONE DAY AT A TIME JULY 6-8, 2018 AL-ANON, ALATEEN INT L CONVENTION BALTIMORE, MARYLAND FIRST SATURDAY OF EVERY SAAIS SPEAKER MEETING 7 PM MONTH HOST GROUP: GOLD CANYON AFG ( NEXT DATE 03/03/2018 ) CLUB 12 AL-ANON MEETING ROOM 102 THAMES- SAN ANTONIO CLUB 12 AL-ANON BOOK STORE HOURS OF OPERATION --- continued on page Monday, Wednesday and Friday Tuesday & Thursday Saturday 10:30 AM 2:30 PM 2 PM 6 PM 10:30 AM 12:30 PM Winter 2018 Get Busy Get Better Page 1

2 DISTRICT 12 OFFICERS AND COORDINATORS AL-ANON INFORMATION SERVICE OFFICERS AND COORDINATORS District Representative Candy N Saint Hedwig Rd Saint Hedwig, TX CELL cneal@nealtx.com Chairman: Heidi D Secretary: Brenda M hsdukes@yahoo.com fluffy374@gmail.com Alt. District Representative Heidi D. District Secretary Rene D District Treasurer Patti W Charolais Way Bulverde, TX CELL hsdukes@yahoo.com CELL RdGoldc17@gmail.com CELL patwats2003@yahoo.com Treasurer: Kermit R Speaker Meeting Coordinator: Rene D Literature Coordinator: Position Vacant Website Coordinator: Position Vacant???? rufsvoldko@gvtc.com RdGoldc17@gmail.com Alateen Coordinator Dolores W Graham Walk San Antonio, TX CELL dmw78247@aol.com AWSC Liaison: Nancy M nanmate@gvtc.com Al-Anews Editor Ethelyn F Middle Frk San Antonio, TX CELL efr2931@gvtc.com GROUP REPRESENTATIVES/ALTERNATES ATTENDING DISTRICT MEETING 1/13/18 Literature Coordinator Rich M State Hwy 46 W Spring Branch, TX Archives Ethelyn F Middle Frk San Antonio, TX Public Outreach Coordinator Position Vacant CELL richmate@gvtc.com CELL efr2931@gvtc.com Boerne Hope AFG JP Courage to Change AFG Sandie F Hill Country AFG Nancy M Monday Night Gratitude AFG Jim S Northwest SA AFG Heidi D Stepping Into Recovery AFG Bobbie R Stepping Through Life AFG Mary Mo K Strength and Hope AFG Dolores W Sunrise AFG Karen V Sunset AFG Patti W Spanish Coordinator Position Vacant Pass It On AFG Rene D Travel Coordinator Al M 4511 Darien Vista San Antonio, TX CELL advoal@aol.com Seguin AFG Joyce E Seguin Serenity AFG Rene S 13 Voting members 9 Non voting members SAN ANTONIO AL-ANON INFORMATION SERVICE PLEASE RESPECT OUR TRADITIONS! ADDRESSES AND CONTACT INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS PUBLICATION ARE FOR AL-ANON BUSINESS ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE USED TO PROMOTE ANY OUTSIDE ENTERPRISE Winter 2018 Get Busy Get Better Page 2

3 DRS REPORT (CONTINUED FROM PG 1) The job descriptions are: PUBLIC OUTREACH COORDINATOR To organize volunteers for Public Outreach functions To work closely with and share any information with the District that is received from the Area Public Outreach Coordinator To respond to requests to start AI-Anon/Alateen Groups in institutions and seek volunteers to help To assist the Groups and Public Outreach Action Committees with information on how to reach the public and professionals by using literature, posters, letters and Public Service Announcements To send a report to the Area Public Outreach Coordinator on what activities the District and individual groups are doing to inform the public SPANISH COORDINATOR (Must Be Bilingual) To share information from the Area Spanish Coordinator with the District To attend Spanish speaking meetings to share information To attend Spanish peaking meetings with the DR to serve as interpreter if necessary To interpret letters to Spanish speaking groups for DR if necessary To send a report to the Area Spanish Coordinator on District Spanish activities. Please consider serving District 12 in these very important positions. Remember When I Got Busy, I Got Better!! The next District 12 Business Meeting will be April 14, :30 am - University United Methodist Church, 5084 De Zavala Rd, San Antonio, TX We still need locations for the July 14, 2018 and October 13, 2018 District 12 Meetings. Please talk to your groups and let me know if your Group is willing to host a District 12 meeting. Gratefully in Service, Candy N. (New) District 12 DR Saint Hedwig Rd. Saint Hedwig, TX Cneal@nealtx.com DISTRICT 12 MEETING MINUTES January 13, 2018 The meeting was opened at 10:10 am by Candy N. with a moment of silence followed by the Serenity Prayer. The 12 Traditions, 12 Concepts of Service and the General Warranties of the Conference were read by all attending. New Group Representatives and guests were welcomed. Sunset AFG was acknowledged and thanked for hosting the meeting. ROLL CALL: Rene D. called the roll. There were 13 voting members present-constituting 9 of a 2/3 majority and 7 for a simple majority. In addition, 10 non-voting members were present for a total of 23 in attendance. Of the 13 Group Representatives attending, 5 were attending for their first time. MINUTES: Reading of the Minutes from the October 21, 2017 meeting were waived. (Motion by Ethelyn F-R, second by JP.) The mintues were approved as published in the 4 th Quarter Al-Anews. TREASURER S REPORT: Patti W. distributed and reviewed the Treasurer s report prepared by Candy N. as of December 31,2017. Full report was published in the Al- Anews. The report was accepted and presented for audit. An audit committee was formed by Karen V., Patti W., and Michael B to audit the records. The collection basket returned $ Patti W. is the incoming Treasurer. DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT: Dolores W. and Candy N. gave their respective outgoing and incoming reports. Full reports will be published in the Al-Anews. COORDINATOR S REPORTS: AL-ANEWS EDITOR: Ethelyn F. retains the position. She is trying to keep the number of Flashes down by including multiple notices in each. Text her at for questions, or to be added to the list. Officer and Coordinator reports are due by 02/06/2018. ALTERNATE DR: Lynn S. and Heidi D. gave their incoming and outgoing reports to be published in the Al- Anews. Heidi passed out Group Representative Packages to new GRs. Winter 2018 Get Busy Get Better Page 3

4 DISTRICT ALATEEN COORDINATOR: Lynn S. and Dolores W. gave their respective outgoing and incoming reports. Full reports are to be published in the Al-Anews. DISTRICT ARCHIVIST: Michael B. (outgoing) and Ethelyn F. (Incoming) - Transition is in the works. DISTRICT LITERATURE COORDINATOR: Thanks to Dan M. (outgoing) and welcome Rich M. (incoming). Transition is in progress. DISTRICT TRAVEL COORDINATOR: Thanks to Dan M. (outgoing) and welcome Al M. as the (incoming) as the new Travel Coordinator. Anyone wishing to share a ride or room to the assemblies Al M. DISTRICT PUBLIC OUTREACH COORDINATOR: Heidi D. asked to step down from the position in light of her new duties as Alternate DR and SAAIS Chair. Position is now opened. DISTRICT SPANISH COORDINATOR: Position Open. UPCOMING EVENTS: February 16-18, 2018: All Texas Al-Anon Alateen Conference (ATAAC), 611 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX April 14, 2018: District 12 Business Meeting-University United Methodist Church, 5084 DeZavala Rd., San Antonio, TX May 4-6, 2018: ETAAA-Holiday Inn Beaumont Plaza, 3950 I-10 South, Beaumont, TX July 6-8, 2018: Al-Anon Alateen International Convention, Baltimore, Maryland. In Service, Rene Dymale (New) District 12 Secretary UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Storage Shed- Thanks to Heidi for the research provided. Candy N. is willing to store the District 12 items in her house during her term. Thought Force-GR Scholarships for Assemblies-Al M. (Chair), Nancy M. and Mary Mo volunteered for the Thought Force. NEW BUSINESS: Transition Meeting The Transition Meeting was held at 9:30am prior to the District Meeting. Group Updates Candy N. provided details for all active groups in District 12. Those attending reviewed their group s details for updates or corrections. Workshops for GRs unanimously voted to have workshop(s) this year. Suggested topics were Conference Approved Literature, Al-Anon Meditation, Conscious Contact with God, Service Manual. Nancy M (Chair), Mary Mo, and Renee S., volunteered for the task force. District 12 Locations- Candy N. solicited the groups to host the July and October, 2018 District 12 Meetings. July 14, 2018 and October 13, 2018 are the tentative dates. One Day at a Time Keep It Simple Easy Does It Let Go and Let God ASK IT BASKET: None CLOSING: The meeting closed at 11:10am with the Al-Anon Declaration. Winter 2018 Get Busy Get Better Page 4

Hello District 12, ALATEEN REPORT I look forward to my term as the Alateen Coordinator and am grateful for the service work. Looking forward to meeting with Lynn S.

5 Hello District 12, ALATEEN REPORT I look forward to my term as the Alateen Coordinator and am grateful for the service work. Looking forward to meeting with Lynn S. soon, to review the duties and work needed as the Alateen Coordinator. In March I will be attending Program Of Sponsors Sharing Everything (P.O.S.S.E) for my Alateen certification and education of the Alateen processes. Please consider attending Program Of Sponsors Sharing Everything (P.O.S.S.E) this March th 2018 see the Texas Al-Anon website for more information. texas-al-anon.org>events>march 2018>East TX Program Of Sponsors Sharing Everything. Yours In Service, Dolores W. (New) Alateen Coordinator Currently District 12 has four Alateen meetings; they are: Just for Today Alateen University United Methodist Church, 5084 De Zavala Road Saturday 11am CL North Loop Alateen 231 E North Loop, Coker United Methodist Church, Wesley Building Rm Thursday 7pm CL Un Dia A La Vez One Day At A Time Alateen 722 Balcones Height Rd Wednesday 6:30pm Spanish Pass It On Alateen 3460 FM 3009, Schertz United Methodist Church Thursday 6:00pm CL While at the Area World Service Committee (AWSC) transitional meeting this past weekend; I met the Texas East Area 53 Alateen Liaison, we had a nice conversation and I asked him what where some of his concerns and goals for the Alateen s and their program. He told me that one of the foremost problems for Alateens was transportation. Even when the Alateen wants to attend a meeting there still is the problem of getting to and from the meetings, assemblies and conferences. Not just anyone can drive an Alateen to a meeting, conference or assembly (unless it is your own child); you must be certified as an Alateen sponsor to chauffer the Alateens to these events. Currently there just aren t enough people doing this service or communication with the ones that can so that these kids can work their programs. Attending P.O.S.S.E is a way to help keep Alateen and Al-Anon growing and spreading the word of this life saving program. PUBLIC OUTREACH REPORT Position currently vacant. If you are interested in service, please consider serving in this position. (Outgoing) Public Outreach Coordinator/Heidi Dukes I have paved the way with 300 posters in all middle/high schools in NISD, as well as 300 Alanon Faces Alcoholism which are in all NISD high schools health class, (requirement for graduation) where they study Alcoholism. Need to be prepared for teens who go to Alanon website and/or use # for meeting information. Winter 2018 Get Busy Get Better Page 5

6 EDITOR REPORT TRAVEL REPORT If you changed/updated your address, no longer wish to receive the newsletter, or know someone who would like to be included on the newsletter mailing list, please let me know. address for submitting Al-Anon announcements, flyers, or to forward anything you want published in the newsletter is > Thank you, Ethelyn F. Al-Anews Editor This is a travel reminder regarding the 2018 ETAAA Spring Assembly: Dates, May Location, Beaumont TX If you need a person to share a ride, or a roommate to share a hotel room please feel free to contact me at the following address> advoal@aol.com Thank you, Al M. (New) Travel Coordinator ARCHIVIST REPORT No Report. SAAIS UPDATE Ethelyn F. (New) Archives Coordinator No Report. LITERATURE REPORT Rich M. (New) Literature Coordinator As SAAIS chair, I am excited to serve and grateful there are those in place who already have and are willing to guide me! Sincerely, Heidi Dukes (New) SAAIS Chair GROUP SCOOP SPANISH COORDINATOR REPORT Please feel free to submit/share information about your home group for newsletter. Send info to the Al-Anews address > district12alanews@yahoo.com Position is vacant. If you are interested in service, please consider serving in this position. Winter 2018 Get Busy Get Better Page 6

7 GROUP CONTRIBUTIONS 2017 GROUP NAME Group # Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. TOTAL Boerne Hope $ Booster Shot $ CCC's the DayAFG Cathedral Park $ $ $ Courage to Change $ $ Estado De Paz Expect a Miracle $ $ Gold Canyon AFG $ Happy Destiny Hill Country AFG $ $ Just for Today $ $ NE SA Parent's AFG Northloop AFG Northwest San Antonio AFG Monday Night Big Book AFG Monday Nite Gratitude Pass it On AFG Paths to Recovery $ $ Recovery in Gruene $ $ Saturday Big Book AFG Seguin AFG Seguin Serenity AFG Serenity & Hope AFG $ $ Serenity Path $ $ Solo por Hoy $ $ Spring Branch $ $ $ Stepping Thru Life Strength Hope Oaks Sunrise AFG $ Sunset AFG $ $ $ $ $ Wednesday 1:00 PM AFG $ $ Anonymous* TOTAL $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 1, $ 1, Winter 2018 Get Busy Get Better Page 7

8 DISTRICT TREASURER'S REPORT INCOME/TYPE 2017 PERIOD PERIOD PERIOD PERIOD Y/E Totals BUDGET 1st QTR 2nd QTR 3rd QTR 4th QTR Gratitude Baskets $ $56.25 $68.00 $60.00 $47.00 $ Group Contributions $2, $ $ $ $ $1, Misc. Income** $ $ $23.50 $ Workshop $ $ $20.00 $ Total Income $2, $ $ $ $ $2, EXPENSES Al-Anews Editor Expenses $25.00 $0.00 Alateen Coordinator $ $ $69.49 $ Alt. DR Expenses $25.00 $13.35 $13.35 Archives Coordinator $25.00 $0.00 DR Expenses $ $73.59 $ $ Al-Anon Faces Alcoholism $ $ $ Love Gifts $ $0.00 Public Outreach Coordinator $ $30.90 $30.90 Secretary Expenses $25.00 $0.00 Spanish Coordinator $25.00 $0.00 Treasurer Expenses $25.00 $0.00 Facility Expenses $ $5.63 $5.63 District Delegate Expense $ $0.00 WSO Contribution * $ $ $ Area Contribution * $ $ $ Workshop Expense $ $36.54 $ $ Misc. Expense $50.00 $22.00 $22.00 Total Expenses $2, $ $ $ $ $1, Bank Reconciliation Schedule Net Change for Period $ $ $65.00 ($352.36) $ Begining Checking Acct. Balance $2, $3, $3, $4, Pending Bank/Deposit Error Chargeback Items Chargeback Fees Transfer to Savings (Ample Reserve) ($15.00) Special Fund for Alateen Background Checks Checking Acct Balance at End of Period $3, $3, $4, $3, Beginning Balance In Savings (Ample Reserve) $2, $2, $2, $2, Savings Accrued Interest $0.64 $0.70 $0.98 $0.98 Savings Deposits $15.00 Savings Balance $2, $2, $2, $2, Ending Total Cash Balance $6, $6, $6, $6, * When funds are available **ATAAC Literature Sales: $ Literature Cost: Net Misc. Income $ Winter 2018 Get Busy Get Better Page 8

9 DISTRICT 12 CONTRIBUTION Make Check Payable to: AFG District 12 Mail to: District Treasurer - Patti Watson Please do not send cash by mail Charolais Way Bulverde, TX Group Name Group # Current Mailing Address Telephone # Sent By Check # Amount SAN ANTONIO AL-ANON INFORMATION SERVICE CONTRIBUTION Make Check Payable to: SAAIS Please do not send cash by mail Mail to: SAAIS Treasurer Kermit Rufsvold 172 Fossil Hill Spring Branch, TX Group Name District # Group # Current Mailing Address Telephone # Sent By Check # Amount EAST TEXAS AREA 53 CONTRIBUTION < PRINT ALL INFORMATION > Make Check Payable to: Treasurer - ETAAA Mail to: Treasurer - ETAAA Please do not send cash by mail PO Box 1324 Silsbee, TX Group Name Group # City State: Zip code: Amount: Check/Money Order#: Sent by: Send Self Addressed Stamped Envelope (SASE), or Address, for receipt: Make Check Payable to: Al-Anon WSO Please do not send cash by mail AL-ANON WORLD SERVICE OFFICE CONTRIBUTION Mail to: AFG, Inc Corporate Landing Pkwy Virginia Beach, VA Group Name District # Group # Current Mailing Address Telephone # Sent By Check # Amount

UPCOMING EVENTS *ELECTION OF NEW DISTRICT OFFICERS & COORDINATOR POSITIONS DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE S CORNER

UPCOMING EVENTS *ELECTION OF NEW DISTRICT OFFICERS & COORDINATOR POSITIONS DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE S CORNER Al-Anon District 12 San Antonio Al-Anon Information Service Office Events Contacts Addresses Minutes Summer Edition 2017 Addresses and contact information contained in this publication are for Al-Anon