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Requirements for GR
Any Al-Anon or Alateen member who is willing to represent
the group at the district and area assembly, and who is not also a member
of AA, is eligible to serve as Group Representative or GR.
GR's should have a basic knowledge of Al-Anon and Alateen Traditions and
Concepts of Service and how they work.
Term
GRs are elected by the group for a three year term (see
the AL-Anon/Alateen Service Manual, pages 24-27, for information
about electing group representatives.)
Duties
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Attends district meetings and area assemblies.
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Keeps members informed about information from the area
delegate and the World Service Conference. |
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Encourages members to subscribe to and submit articles
for The Forum. |
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Suggests participation in public outreach (public
information [PI], cooperating with the professional community [CPC] and
institutions) and Alateen service projects. |
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Informs members of the need to become Alateen sponsors.
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Asks the alternate GR to attend district meetings and
assemblies. |
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Assists the alternate GR in serving as the area
information service representative (ISR). |
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Keeps the alternate GR informed to ensure the group is
represented if unable to attend district and area assembly meetings.
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Explains the need for self-support at the group,
district, area and world service levels. |
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Consults with a service sponsor or trusted servants.
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Dates to Remember
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Group business meetings
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District meeting
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Area Assembly
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Alateen conference
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Tips on Reporting Back to Your Group
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Take notes at district and assembly meetings.
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Request time from your group to offer a report.
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Be brief. |
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Be enthusiastic.
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Focus on group needs.
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As a Group Representative, you are the first link in a
chain that leads to our World Service Conference. You elect a district
representative from all the groups in your district. You elect a new
delegate to our World Service Conference at the area assembly from among
the district representatives and eligible officers once every three years.
Reprinted with permission of
Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.,
Virginia Beach, VA
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