Alateen Member Coordinator

The elected Officers and the appointed Coordinators (3-year term) are the Service Panel members of the Southern California World Service (SCWS) Assembly. The Coordinators act in accordance with the spiritual principles of Al-Anon Family Groups while conducting the duties of their position for the Area. The Coordinators accept additional demands on their time and possess some special skills relevant to their position. Members of Al-Anon in SCWS who also are members of A.A. are ineligible to hold Al-Anon service positions that vote in matters affecting another group or Al-Anon or A.A. as a whole.

Eligibility and Qualifications

  • Must reside in the Southern California Area during their entire panel term.
  • Must be in good financial standing with the Area.
  • Must be an Alateen member for at least one year, within age limits of 12-18. 
  • Should have a thorough understanding of the 12 Steps, Traditions, and Concepts, current Al-Anon/Alateen Service Manual, Knowledge-Based Decision-Making (KBDM), Area and World Service structure, SCWS Policies and Procedures Handbook, and SCWS Bylaws. 
  • Should have extensive knowledge of the SCWS Area Alateen Safety & Behavioral Requirements (ASBR) and must be willing to abide by them. 
  • Must maintain confidentiality of non-public information.
  • Able to communicate effectively.
  • Able to prioritize and work independently and as a team member. 
  • Willing to work cohesively with the other Alateen Coordinators and Service Panel members.
  • Able to separate opinion from facts and remain impartial and neutral. 
  • Respond to Alateen questions using information found in the Conference Approved Literature (CAL) and ASBR, in consultation with other Area Alateen Coordinators, and/or Area Officers, as appropriate. 
  • Can support and effectively communicate Area and World Service Conference (WSC) decisions and their implementation objectively, even if not in personal agreement with the group conscience.  
  • Is accessible, available, responsive, and flexible.

Official Duties and Responsibilities

  • Available to Area Alateen members for discussions regarding concerns about meetings, Area policies, etc. Bring concerns to Officers and/or other Alateen Coordinators, as appropriate.
  • Arrange and coordinate Alateen members’ attendance as needed for panels and outreach upon request. 
  • Attend all SCWS regularly-scheduled and/or special Area meetings (i.e., Service Panel, AWSC, Assemblies, Sharing of Service (SOS), see schedule below) both in-person and/or virtual formats. 
  • Attend SCWS Alateen Coordinator/Resolution Committee meetings, including annual review of ASBR, per G-24.
  • Attend Southern California Alateen Conference (SCAC) Workgroup meetings as needed.
  • Present oral report for each SCWS Service Panel meeting, AWSC meeting, and Assembly, and email written report to SCWS Bulletin Coordinator.
  • Reply to all emails within 48 to 72 hours. Participate fully and promptly in any phone calls, email discussions, assignments, and other conference calls or Zoom meetings.
  • Submit transportation reimbursement requests to SCWS Treasurer monthly (and for other expenses that may be incurred).
  • Receives personal copy of Alateen Talk Newsletter.

Equipment, Technology, and Skills Required

  • Computer, high-speed internet access, mobile phone (Google apps account available from SCWS). Working knowledge of virtual platforms, i.e., Zoom, Google Meets, etc.
  • Must be adept with email (especially handling attachments); creating and modifying documents using Google apps.
    • Prepares written reports and meets deadlines.
    • Protects security and confidentiality of documents and information.
    • Driver’s license not required but strongly recommended (or be able to communicate transportation needs, in advance, as per Area requirements). 

Anticipated Time Commitment of this Position

Respond to email (> 2-3 times / week)

1-3 hours/week

Attend Service Panel, AWSC meetings and Assembly (6 to 7 hours each + travel time)

8 times/year

Attend at Alateen Coordinator meetings and/or Resolution Committee

As needed

Special projects (e.g. revising ASBR)

As needed

Preparation

  • SCWS Area Alateen Safety & Behavioral Requirements (ASBR)
  • All of the Alateen Guidelines, including G-5, G-7, G-16, G-19, G-20, G-24, and G34
  • Alateen Policy in current Al-Anon/Alateen Service Manual 
  • Alateen e-manual (available on the WSO website: http://al-anon.org/members/alateen/alateen-service-e-manual)
  • Meet with outgoing Alateen Member Coordinator for materials turnover, orientation, and training, as needed.

Reimbursements

  • Mileage incurred in travel to required Area meetings (see table below) are reimbursable at current approved mileage rate (with required documentation).
  • Needed supplies and materials reimbursed by Area, with required documentation.
  • Reimbursement requests are due within 45 days after the expenditure and must include all receipts and appropriate documentation, using the Expense and Mileage Reimbursement Request Form.
  • May claim reimbursement for one approved service event outside the SCWS Area during three-year term. The form for requesting a service panel event is on the password-protected section of the scws-al-anon.org website. (Makes own travel arrangements within budget guidelines.) Written report of experience must be submitted with reimbursement form.

Mandatory Area Meeting Attendance

Meetings Months Days Time
SCWS Service Panel January, May, July, October Saturday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Area World Service Committee (AWSC) February, August 3rd Saturday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
DR Workshop February, August 1st Saturday 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Area Assemblies May, November 3rd Saturday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
SCAC Workgroup Meetings As needed

Encouraged Area Meeting Attendance

Meetings Months Days Time
Sharing of Service (SOS) January 3rd Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Longtimer's Event Last year of 3-year panel 3rd Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Revised: 8/2026

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