The Group Representative (GR) is a vital link in the continuing function, growth, and unity of worldwide Al-Anon. GRs should be members with experience, stability, and an understanding of the Traditions and how they work as applied in the Al-Anon/Alateen Service Manual (P-24/27).
Any Al-Anon or Alateen member with a willingness to represent the group at the district meeting and Area Assembly in order to carry the message of Al-Anon’s/Alateen’s group conscience, and who is not also a member of A.A., is eligible to serve as GR. A GR should have a basic knowledge of Al-Anon and Alateen Traditions and Concepts of Service and how they are applied in our groups.
- Attends district meetings and Area Assemblies and reports back to the group; votes on behalf of the group.
- Can bring the group’s viewpoint on any situation or problem to the attention of the District Representative (DR).
- Keeps members informed about information from the dis-trict, Assembly, Area Delegate, World Service Conference (WSC), and the World Service Office (WSO).
- Works with the group Current Mailing Address (CMA) to share the monthly Group e-News (electronic newsletter for groups) with group members.
- Encourages members to subscribe to and submit articles for The Forum, Al-Anon’s monthly magazine.
- Suggests participation in Public Outreach and Alateen service projects.
- Informs members of the need for Alateen Group Sponsors. Becomes familiar with the Area process for certification of Al-Anon Members Involved in Alateen Service (AMIAS).
- Keeps the Alternate GR informed to ensure the group is represented if unable to attend district and Area Assembly meetings.
- Assists the Alternate GR in serving as the Al-Anon Information Service Representative (ISR).
- Explains the need for self-support in the group, district, Area, Al-Anon Information Service (AIS), and World Service Office.
- Encourages group contributions to our service arms in keeping with Tradition Seven.
- Consults with a Service Sponsor or other trusted servants.
New Group Representative orientation sessions are held at the start of every Southern California World Service Assembly meeting. The material presented at these orientation sessions as well as other material to be discussed at an Assembly meeting are available on the Assembly Meeting page.
Group Representatives must be registered in order to participate at Area Assembly meetings. All Al-Anon / Alateen members are welcome to attend Area Assembly meetings, but only a registered GR, or an Alternate Group Representative (when a meeting’s GR is not attending), has a voice and vote at an Area Assembly meeting. You can register a new meeting, or update the registration information of an existing meeting, using the appropriate link below.
