Northern Illinois Al-Anon Family Groups
[dropcap]Q.[/dropcap] Are there “time in the program requirements” written or stated before standing for a position [dropcap]A.[/dropcap] Let’s begin at the Area level first. The only requirement at the Area level is that...
The very simple answer to that is, “No!” Our AIMS is the newsletter put out by our Area to keep our members, (Northern Illinois) informed of the events in our Area. Sharing that information...
From AIMS May 2010 I am a new member and could use some help finding a sponsor. I hear so many people talk about so many ways in which they find and/or use their sponsors. Is there some...
The following are some thoughts guidelines that will help us KEEP IT SIMPLE. Feel free to call me, or email to share your ideas and questions! How to answer an Ask FLAC question: 1. ...
[dropcap]Q.[/dropcap] Action Committees at the NIAFG Assemblies– What are these things? How do I choose? I’m confused. [dropcap]A.[/dropcap]At our January Assembly and back at my district and Al-Anon meetings, I heard these...
This Ask FLAC topic is: “How do you and your groups get people to do service?” [column size=”one-half”]It’s a question I’ve asked of every group I attend. I’m still waiting for an answer. “Let...
From AIMS 08-2010 “Does Al-Anon approve any literature that is not published by Al-Anon?” Well, the simple answer is yes and no. No when it comes to literature to be used in Al-Anon meetings. Yes when it comes to...
How, in this world of social networking can we keep our anonymity? Don’t want my anonymity disclosed via “requests” Great question! Recognizing the emerging challenges posed by the ongoing evolution of electronic media, theAl-Anon-Alateen Service Manual (P-24,...
In meetings, it is easy to misunderstand why we insist on only ConferenceApproved Literature, on suggested formats, etc, but this is misleading, because AlAnon is not a program of rules, but of principles. As...
Questions have been raised in our district regarding the “closing prayer.” Some groups think the “Our Father” the Lord’s Prayer is the only closing prayer to use. Others think it is going against our Traditions to use...
