The role of the World Service Delegate is to be “the bridge of understanding that links the groups in the Area with world Al-Anon to help them continue to function in unity, and to be the servant of Al-Anon as a whole.” Current Al-Anon/Alateen Service Manual, pg. 150. On this webpage, you will find information and news from the World Service Office, the Board of Trustees, and the World Service Conference that gets sent to me.
The purpose of the Chairperson of the Board (COB) of Trustees of AFG Headquarters, Inc. letter is to share with you some of the highlights from the July 2024 Board Week. You will also find updates from our Policy Chairperson, a finance update from our Treasurer, and a Conference Leadership Team (CLT) update.
Please consider submitting your writing to our next piece of literature on Personal and Service Sponsorship.
See Resources for links to more information.
World Conference Summary
The 64th Annual 2024 World Service Conference Summary is now available for download!
2025 International AA Convention with Al-Anon Participation
The 2025 International AA Convention with Al-Anon participation is being held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 3-6, 2025, registration is now open.
https://www.aa.org/international-convention
Help celebrate A.A.’s 90th Anniversary! Attendance is anticipated to include 4,000 Al-Anon members, including members of Alateen, along with 50,000 A.A. members.
Members wishing to book a hotel room from the block reserved for the International Convention must complete registration first.
Delegate’s Report
Download the Delegate’s Report presentation from July 20, 2024 to read and share with your meetings.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me, Teresa F., by email at delegate@scws-al-anon.org.
If I can’t provide the answers to your questions, I will connect with those who can.
Theme for 2024 World Service Conference
Our Path toward Grace, Unity, and Understanding
Resources
World Service Office (WSO) in Virginia Beach – Job Opportunity
Help and hope… We apply this principle in service and also in our personal affairs. You, or someone you know, may now have an opportunity to share this message on a broad scale by considering applying as the next International Specialist.
To fill this role, WSO is looking for an individual who has been an active member of Al-Anon for the last five or more years and has been serving beyond the group level. They are excited to work with someone passionate about Al-Anon service and carrying the message to families and friends of alcoholics.
Are you that member? Have you ever dreamed of working at the WSO or even wondered what it would be like? If you believe you might be – or even if you only have an inkling – talk to your Sponsor and your Higher Power and then, if you feel called, simply do the footwork and trust the outcome.
Thank you for considering this opportunity. The position description is attached for a summary of the job duties and position requirements. They anticipate receiving and reviewing your cover letter accompanied by a service and professional resume at HumanRes@al-anon.org.
“Participating in service has demonstrated to me some of the day-to-day reality of recovery in Al-Anon stretching back over the last half-century; it has given me a sense that there is a lasting hope in the world and that I can make a difference in preserving and imparting a continuing sense of positive achievement.” When I Got Busy, I Got Better (P-78) page 34
