Cooperating with Professional Community Coordinator (CPC)
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
Is accessible, available, responsive, and is able to communicate effectively, prepare written documents and meet deadlines. Must be in good financial standing with the Area. Continues to be an active member of Al-Anon in CA(S), with working knowledge of the 12 Steps, Traditions and Concepts, current Al-Anon/Alateen Service Manual and Knowledge-Based Decision-Making (KBDM). Has an understanding of the Area and World Service structure. Must maintain confidentiality of non-public information.
Official Duties and Responsibilities
- Attends Area Meetings
- Is the link between the World Service Office (WSO), SCWS Area, District and Intergroup Coordinators, exchanging ideas and information, working to carry the Al-Anon message to the professional community.
- Distributes information received from the WSO to the Districts.
- Receives emails from the WSO with inquiries from the professional public requesting Al-Anon information, responds personally or delegates responsibility to a DR who is closer geographically.
- Keeps District Representatives (DRs) informed of deadlines to purchase Al-Anon Faces Alcoholism and of ways to encourage groups and members to reach out to professionals in their community.
- Cooperates with the other two Outreach coordinators to fulfill requests from public entities: various requests may overlap between coordinator positions.
- Prepare and present written report for each quarterly SCWS meeting and email to Secretary and Bulletin Editor.
Basic Skills, Personal Qualities, and Experience Needed
- A professional, enthusiastic and friendly attitude. Is accessible, available, responsive, and flexible.
- Is able to communicate effectively, prepare written reports and meet deadlines.
Additional Skills Needed
Creative thinking in implementing public outreach ideas that would encourage Al-Anon members to participate. Has a strong sense of responsibility, able to prioritize and work independently or as a team member.
Equipment and Technology Needed
Access to computer, printer, Internet connection. Participates in conference calls and online meetings.
Realistic Time Commitment of this Position
Time commitment is flexible, depending on whether local DRs can respond to requests from the professional community. It is helpful to be able to call during the workday. Might occasionally accompany a panel to an interested professional facility on a weekday. Attends SCWS Board meetings, Area World Service Committee (AWSC), and Annual Sharing of Service (SOS) and support events of other Coordinators. See Mandatory Area Meeting Attendance table below for complete list of meetings.
Preparation
Read the following on the WSO website:
- Public Outreach information: https://al-anon.org/for-members
- Outreach to Professionals: https://al-anon.org/for-members/public-outreach/outreach-to-professionals
- Resources for Professionals: https://al-anon.org/resources-for-professionals
- The Best of Public Outreach: https://al-anon.org/pdf/TheBestPublicOutreach.pdf.
- WSO Guidelines:
- G-9 Outreach to Institutions,
- G-10 Al-Anon/Alateen Public Outreach Service,
- G-22 A Meeting on Wheels,
- G-29 Outreach to Professionals,
- G-38 Area Public Outreach Coordinator:
- Al-Anon Guidelines https://al-anon.org/for-members
- Have a good understanding of attraction vs. promotion.
- Meet with outgoing SCWS CPC Coordinator for orientation and training. Notebook with detailed procedures will be provided at Turnover Meeting.
Travel
Attends one service event outside SCWS Area during three-year term. Makes own travel arrangements, within budget guidelines.
Meetings
| 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: 09/2024