Alateen Sponsor Coordinator

The elected Officers and appointed Coordinators (3-year term) are the Board members of Southern California World Service of AFG, Inc., a California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation and a charitable 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity per the Internal Revenue Service. SCWS Officers must live within the California South Area during their entire term. The officers act in accordance with the spiritual principles of Al-Anon Family Groups while conducting the prudent management of the Area. The Officers 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 be a current Al-Anon Member involved in Alateen Service (AMIAS) in CA (S). Past or current registered Group Representative experience preferred but not necessary. 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 and SCWS Bylaws. Should have extensive knowledge of the SCWS Area Alateen Safety & Behavioral Requirements (ASBR) and current Southern California Alateen Conference (SCAC) Bylaws and must be willing to abide by them. Must maintain confidentiality of non-public information.

Official Duties and Responsibilities

Meetings

  • Attend Area meetings. 
  • Prepare and present written report for each SCWS Committee and Assembly meeting and email to Secretary and Bulletin Coordinator. Attend 4 SCWS Board Meetings in Jan, Apr, July, and Oct (Sun).
  • Attend SCAC Task Force committee meetings, which occur on an “as needed” basis 4 – 6 times each year.
  • Chair the monthly Area Alateen Resolution Committee and host the web
  • Attend bimonthly SCAC Board of Directors meeting and host the web
  • Attend Annual Sharing of Service (SOS) event and support events of other coordinators.

AMIAS

  • Create the presentation and required materials for AMIAS Certificate Trainings and Recertification
  • Train and manage Presenters who will conduct AMIAS Recertification Workshops and/or Initial AMIAS Certificate Training in English and Spanish.
  • Manage documents obtained from attendees of workshops, attendance roster, and AMIAS Distribution

Compliance

  • Ensure SCWS Alateen meetings and events are in compliance with CA(S) and WSO.
  • Review Alateen Event Plans to approve or create action item list, in collaboration with Area Alateen Events Coordinator.
  • Communicate with Event Sponsors, Alateen Chairpersons, and Group Sponsors as needed.
  • Review Area Alateen Safety & Behavioral Requirements on an annual basis, per G-24.

 WSO Contact

  • Respond to emails from WSO regarding individuals who have requested information about Alateen and contact the individual or forward the request to the District about which the individual is requesting information.
  • Serves as primary point of contact with WSO for Area Alateen Communicates with Area Officers about these matters, as appropriate.

SCAC

    • Serves as the primary link of Area support and oversight for the Southern California Alateen Conference (SCAC).
    • Oversees and supports Districts with donations and scholarship requests for SCAC.
    • Works with SCAC AMIAS Treasurer to ensure the SCAC balance sheet matches the Treasurer’s report and is in accordance with SCWS Treasurer’s oversight.

Basic Skills, Personal Qualities, and Experience Needed

  • Must be able to use word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and pdf conversion software.
  • Must be able to conduct webinars (currently SCWS uses anymeeting.com). Is accessible, available, responsive, and flexible.
  • Is able to communicate effectively, prepare written reports and meet deadlines.

Additional Skills Needed

Be able to respond to Alateen meeting questions by using information found in the literature (without giving a personal opinion). Be able to work cohesively with the Alateen Communications, Events, Member Coordinators and Area Alateen Process Person. Has a strong sense of responsibility, able to prioritize and work independently or as a team member. Able to separate opinion from fact and to support and effectively communicate Area and WSC decisions and their implementation objectively, even if not in personal agreement with the group conscience.

Equipment and Technology Needed

Access to computer, printer, Internet connection. Participates in conference calls and online meetings.

Realistic Time Commitment of this Position

Varies depending on the Average time would be 10 – 15 hours per week. May and June average 20 hours per week.

Preparation

Have thorough working knowledge of the following:

  • the SCWS Area Alateen Safety & Behavioral Requirements (ASBR),
  • Alateen Guidelines (G-34, G-16, G-24),
  • Alateen Policy in current Al-Anon/Alateen Service Manual, and Alateen e-manual (available on the WSO website: http://al-anon.org/members/alateen/alateen-service-e-manual).
  • Current SCAC bylaws
  • Contact WSO via email or telephone to introduce yourself to staff at WSO who work with Alateen.
  • Meet with outgoing Alateen Member Coordinator for orientation and training, as needed.

Travel

Depending on the month, average travel time would be 1 – 2 weeknights per month and 1 day every weekend. Travel distance varies from local to 300+ miles round trip. March, April, and May are heavy travel months. December is generally minimal to no travel. May attend one service event outside SCWS Area during three-year term. Makes own travel arrangements, within budget guidelines.

Meetings Months Days Time
Officers January, February, April, May, July, August, October and/or as needed Saturdays or Sundays, as agreed 3 to 6 hours, as needed
SCWS Board January, May, July, October 3rd Saturday or to be determined 9:00am to 3:00pm
Area World Service Committee (AWSC) + new DR Orientation February, August 3rd Saturday and 1st Saturday (New DR Orientation) 9:00am to 4:00pm 10:00am to 12:00pm (New DR Orientation)
Area Assemblies + new GR Orientation May, November 3rd Saturday 1st Saturday (New GR Orientation) 9:00am to 4:00pm 10:00am to 12:00pm (New GR Orientation)
Sharing of Service (SOS) January 3rd Saturday 10:00am to 4:00pm
Longtimer's Event Last year of 3-year panel 3rd Saturday 10:00am to 4:00pm

Revised: 10/2020

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