THE GROUP SCOOP. Upcoming Bridge Walk & Annual AIS Fundraiser! In This Issue: Service Concepts of the Month

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1 THE GROUP SCOOP The Al-Anon Information Services Newsletter September/October 2016 Upcoming Bridge Walk & Annual AIS Fundraiser! September is Recovery Month. A time for us to consider the state of our own recovery and to remember to make it our focus. However, in October there are opportunities to put your own recovery into practice with fellowship and activities with other Al-Anons! First you can support AIS website development by going on the Bridge Walk on Sunday, October 16th from 12:30 4:00PM. This is a great event for the whole family, you will be led by an experienced bridge guide, learn about and see several bridges, as well as tour the operator s tower and the bascule pit of the Morrison Bridge (see the flyer on page 3). The website has a great team of volunteers working hard to update it and to make it more user friendly. Your participation will give them the opportunity to continue this important and necessary work. Next on Saturday, October 29, from 5:30 9:00PM you can enjoy the annual AIS Fundraiser and speaker meeting. This is one of my favorite events of the year. Many AFG groups provide silent auction baskets, there are two fabulous speakers, an oral auction and plenty of fun and games. This is truly a wonderful way to build relationships with other people in Al-Anon and to have a good meal and tons of fun. See flyer on page 7. This is the annual fundraiser for the AIS offices which provide such amazing service to the greater Portland area. I have to mention that when my aunt was heading to South America and wanted to bring a relative Spanish language Al-Anon books, she asked me to get the books for her because the AIS in New York City was not as well stocked, nor did it have such convenient hours. While most Al -Anon literature is purchased by groups, individuals members are welcomed to visit the office and the selection of books and pamphlets is amazing. ~Beth McQ, Group Scoop Editor Service Concepts of the Month Concept Nine Good personal leadership at all service levels is a necessity. In the field of world service leadership the Board of Trustees assumes primary leadership. Concept Ten Service responsibility is balanced by carefully defined service authority and double-headed management is avoided. In This Issue: District Meetings, 7 Service Opportunities, 2, 8 Focus on Alateen, 6 Meetings & Events, 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8 AIS office, 3, 5, 8 Oregon Area Assembly, 2, 7 Al-Anon Information Services Office, serving the Greater Portland Area The Group Scoop 1

2 Opportunities for Service AIS Service Board Positions Available The AIS Service Board is looking for a Alateen Liaison and chairs for Public Outreach, Health Fairs, Office Volunteers, Media, and Group Ways and Means. Descriptions of the positions are on the AIS website. Please consider this service opportunity for the Portland metro area. For more information, contact the AIS office at Reflections Speaker Meeting Committee Just a little reminder that the January 2017 Reflections Speaker Meeting will be the last meeting UNLESS there are at least 8-10 new people willing to join and help the series move forward in Either way, the current committee is planning a great meeting in January, and hopes you'll attend. 12 Step Calls See page 8 for more information AIS Office Please consider volunteering at the Al-Anon Information Services (AIS) Office. There is a staff member there to help you and you can do it according to your own schedule. Call (503) for more information. November Area Assembly Districts 9 will be hosting the November Assembly. Volunteers are needed for Registration, Greeting and Hospitality. Please contact maryloisdis- Mary W. for more information: trict10@gmail.com. Alateen Sponsors Alateen needs more sponsors in the Portland metro area and beyond. There is a training program and shadowing for at least six months. Call AIS (503) for more information. The Group Scoop 2

3 Al-Anon Information Services Office, serving the Greater Portland Area The Group Scoop 3

Men Recovering Al-Anon Family Group THEY WANTED A MEETING THEY NEEDED A MEETING AND NOW THEY HAVE A MEETING is seeking new members. IN AURORA We are the only men s meeting on the east side.

4 Men Recovering Al-Anon Family Group THEY WANTED A MEETING THEY NEEDED A MEETING AND NOW THEY HAVE A MEETING is seeking new members. IN AURORA We are the only men s meeting on the east side. EVERY Sunday night from 7:00 8:00 pm. We meet Thursday nights (AA meets here too) 6-7 PM at *SUNDAY NIGHT WINNERS* Church of St. Joseph the Worker 2310 SE 148th Avenue Please come and support us. CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH nd Street, SE Aurora, OR For more info call Love & Service Meeting Sundays, 5:00 6:00PM SW Davis Road, Beaverton Desiree C. (503) Deena T. (503) Babysitting Available Upcoming Speaker Meetings Hillsboro Friday Night AFG Quarterly Speaker Meeting September 23rd, 5PM, Alateen- the Next Generation, UCC Congregational Church, 5th Avenue & Main, Hillsboro Hillsboro Friday Night AFG Quarterly Speaker Meeting December 16th, 5PM, Newcomers Come Clean! Starting our Journey, UCC Congregational Church, 5th Avenue & Main, Hillsboro Reflections Speaker Meeting January 13 & 14, 2017 Speaker, Kathy H., Cincinnati, OH, Mount Scott Community Center, Auditorium, 5530 SE 72nd Avenue, Portland The Group Scoop 4

Literature Pick-Up Option Is your group having trouble getting to the AIS Office during regular business hours to pick up more books and pamphlets?

5 Literature Pick-Up Option Is your group having trouble getting to the AIS Office during regular business hours to pick up more books and pamphlets? Your group s ISR or GR can pick up literature on the third Thursday of the month prior to the AIS Board or Service Committee Meeting. Please call in your order during office hours and plan to come by the AIS office by 6:30PM at the latest. AIS Office Visit the Al-Anon Information Services office, conveniently located in Portland at the intersection of SW Skyline Boulevard and the Sunset Highway (Rte. 26). In addition to the outstanding staff and volunteers, you will find a large selection of Al-Anon literature to consider and you can save any shipping fees by picking up your order. The AIS office also offers an excellent selection of Alateen, large print and Spanish language publications. Thank You AIS Office Volunteers and Group Contributors July 2016 Volunteers Debbie E. Diana D. Fran P. Caralynn W. Judi W. Pat Joan B. July Phone Calls Al-Anon 90 Alateen 5 AA 1 Business 31 Other 3 Total 130 August 2016 Volunteers Judi W. Diana D. Joan B. Fran P. Caralynn W. Pat August Phone Calls Al-Anon 124 Alateen 9 AA 2 Business 44 Other 11 Total 190 Group Contributions Year-to-Date The Group Scoop 5

6 Focus on Alateen Oregon Alateen Conference The Oregon Alateens held their fifth Oregon Alateen Conference (OAC) the first weekend in August. It is similar to the Oregon State Speakers meeting but for Alateens. It was a fun filled weekend of fellowship, friendships and recovery at the Molalla Retreat Center. About 51 teens and 10 AMIAS Sponsors attended. Some teens attended from as far away as California. OAC is an annual event and was a HUGE success this year. We had such a wonderful Oregon Alateen Conference that I wanted to get you their comments asap... Below are some of the comments from teens and Alateen sponsors: OAC really helped me connect to other victims of alcoholism in a way that I don t think I could in a regular Alateen meeting. I m so grateful that I got to come here and I m looking forward to more years here. Lacey F. I get from OAC what would take me a year in my home group. OAC reminds me of the strength, love and vast length of my family. Wherever I go, I carry these people for life. Francisco, Antioch, CA I appreciate the people who put OAC together, and made the scholarships possible for members who couldn t pay it all. I also want to thanks the people who were able to make this a safe place to talk. Kat Thank-you so much to everyone who made this possible and bringing all of us together like this! Ana <3 I m so happy to be here, I thank all the people who created OAC. I love you! Arri S. Thank-you for paying for members to come so they had the ability to feel all the love this weekend and hopefully they found hope too. Alexa Thank-you for donating money so that these wonderful people could have the opportunity to come to OAC. It is definitely one of the most memorable moments of my life. Amanda We are so lucky to have all the donations from Al-Anon and past fundraisers because 51 teens made it to OAC because of YOU! Fully Rely On God It WORKS!! Love, Cathy One teen from California shared that although he lived in California, that OAC would always have his heart! Friendships were made instantly and many will last a lifetime. Can't say it enough times, we are so grateful that you helped make this possible. Love in OAC Service, The OAC Committee The Group Scoop 6

DISTRICT MEETINGS District 9 3rd Wednesday of the month from 7 to 8 pm at the Alano Club, 909 NW 24th Avenue, Portland District 10 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7:00-8:30 pm, Calvin Presbyterian Church,

7 DISTRICT MEETINGS District 9 3rd Wednesday of the month from 7 to 8 pm at the Alano Club, 909 NW 24th Avenue, Portland District 10 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7:00-8:30 pm, Calvin Presbyterian Church, SW Canterbury Lane, Tigard District 11 3rd Monday of the month, 6:30-7:30 pm, St Paul Lutheran Church, 3880 SE Brooklyn St. Portland (Enter at the door to the right of the main entrance and downstairs; ring bell if door is locked) 1st floor library room/ wheelchair accessible. District 12 2nd Wednesday of the month, 6:30-8:00 pm, Providence Hospital, 4805 NE Glisan St, Portland, Room 2E Save the Dates: AIS Website Bridge Walk Fundraiser Sunday, October 16, For more information, see page 3. Fall AIS Fundraiser The annual AIS Fundraiser will be held at the Tabor Space on Saturday, October 29, More information above. Fall Oregon Area Assembly The Oregon Area Assembly are held three times a year and are open to all Al-Anon members; even though only Group Representatives vote. The next Oregon Area Assembly is November 19 20, 2016 at the Embassy Suites Washington Square in Tigard. See flyer on page 2 for more information. District 17 1st Thursday of the month; 7:00 pm - 8:30pm; Faith on Hill Church, 3615 SE Hill Rd, Milwaukie AIS Meetings 3rd Thursday of the month; 7:00 pm - 8:30pm, 1750 SW Skyline Boulevard, Portland Conference Room Service Committee (ISR) (odd months) Service Board (even months) The Group Scoop 7

8 12th Step Call Volunteers Needed The Al-Anon Information Services (AIS) Office is updating its Al-Anon 12 th Step Call list. Occasionally the AIS office receives an urgent call from someone in distress over someone else s drinking and needs to talk to someone right away. The office puts them in touch with an Al-Anon member who has been there, from the 12 th Step Call List. They do this by contacting a member on the list, asking them if they are willing to take a 12 th step call and gives them the newcomer s phone number. The office never gives out your number to the newcomer. The AIS Office has been using the same 12 th Step Call list for many years. Currently there are only 3 or 4 working telephone numbers left on the list. If you are willing to reach out to newcomers and you have at least one year in Al-Anon, we invite you to contact the AIS Office with the days and times you are available at 1750 S.W. Skyline Blvd. Suite 133, Portland, OR or at Thank you. Love in Service ~ The AIS Service Committee Contact Us Al-Anon Information Services 1750 SW Skyline Blvd., #133 Portland, OR (503) ais@alanonportlandoregon.org Open Monday Friday; 9:00AM 5:00PM Spanish Information: (503) Monday Friday; 9:00am 5:00pm Saturday Sunday; 10:00 am 5:00PM The Group Scoop 8

THE GROUP SCOOP. Spring is Sprung. In This Issue: Service Concepts of the Month. District 10 Annual Fundraiser Recap

THE GROUP SCOOP. Spring is Sprung. In This Issue: Service Concepts of the Month. District 10 Annual Fundraiser Recap THE GROUP SCOOP The Al-Anon Information Services Newsletter March/April 2017 Here in the Northwest it is starting to feel like springtime. A time of renewal, and here lots of rain. Spring reminds me that