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NEXT ISR Intergroup Meeting and HOT TIPS

NEXT ISR Intergroup Meeting and HOT TIPS

Thursday, January 23, 2025, 7:00-8:30 pm – Hybrid Meeting

Access the Zoom Meeting–
Meeting ID: 574 020 0987
Passcode: 2572415

Note: All meetings are Hybrid. For those attending in-person, the usual meeting location is in Room 2135 (First Floor). Call 414-257-2415 or email alanon@alanon-wi.org and get added to distribution.

HOT TIPS TO TELL YOUR GROUP

ISRs, please tell your groups:

  1. Fall Fundraiser: Gratitude Months are October & November. ISR’s who did not attend the September meeting in-person, please stop by the Service Center to pick up your envelope to pass at your meeting. See the downloadable flyer HERE, for more information and to share with the online groups. Updates on the progress of the fall fundraiser collection will be reported on the website in coming weeks.
  2. NEXT ISR MEETING: Thursday, November 21 at 7:00 pm. In person AND on Zoom. See you then! Come in person if possible, so you can pick up community outreach materials to distribute to your group members. You won’t want to miss out on this easy way to spread the word about Al-Anon.
  3. The 2025 Spring Fundraiser Committee is looking for six volunteers to help plan and execute the event. Contact Julie K. for more information — fund_development@alanonwi.org
  4. Alateen Needs Our Support: AMAIS (Al-Anon Member In Alateen Service) Volunteers are needed for Midlake Alateen Conference in 2025. (Details to come.) For more information on how your group can support Alateen, contact Sharon Y. — alateen_liaison@alanonwi.org
  5. Volunteers Are Needed for the Service Center: For more information and training opportunities contact Jeri V., Program Director for the Service Center at 414-257-2415 or alanon@alanonwi.org
  6. Community Outreach Efforts Are Underway: Find out about where speakers are needed to share their experience, strength and hope with family members and friends of alcoholics. Contact Julie W. — community_outreach@alanon.org
  7. Group Outreach Needs Assistance: The volunteers will contact AFG meetings in southeast Wisconsin that do not currently have an ISR for their group. For more information, contact Michelle P. or Kelly K. — group_outreach@alanon-wi.org

 

Service Board Meetings

Service Board Meetings

The Service Board is the governing entity of The Al-Anon Family Groups of Southeastern Wisconsin. The Service Board oversees the day to day operations of the Al-Anon Service Center. It reports on the status of its responsibilities at each regular meeting of the Intergroup. Members of the board, including its Chairperson, are chosen by the Intergroup.

The Service Board generally meetings on the 4th Thursday of EVEN months at 6:30pm (although dates may change to avoid conflicts).

2025 Meeting Schedule:

Al-Anon Service Board Meeting, Thursday, February 27, 6:30-8:00pm

Al-Anon Service Board Meeting, Thursday, April 24, 6:30-8:00pm

Al-Anon Service Board Meeting, Thursday, June 26, 6:30-8:00pm

Al-Anon Service Board Meeting, Thursday, August 28, 6:30-8:00pm

Al-Anon Service Board Meeting, Thursday, October 23, 6:30-8:00pm

Al-Anon Service Board Meeting, Thursday, December 18, 6:30-8:00pm
*** THIS MEETING IS THE 3rd THURSDAY, DUE TO CHRISTMAS ***

New Al-Anon Booklet Available

Healing within Our Alcoholic Relationships (P-95)
This 48-page booklet captures the essence of the Al‑Anon program in a series of brief but powerful messages of timeless wisdom, adapted from Al‑Anon literature on relationships, including The Dilemma of the Alcoholic Marriage (B-4). It is perfect for newcomers or anyone needing to “Keep It Simple” and get back to basics.

The cost is $4. The booklet can be purchased at the Local Al-Anon Service Center, 6737 W. Washington St. Suite 2125, West Allis, WI 53214.

Critical Need for Volunteers

Critical Need for Volunteers

Office volunteers needed for weekday shifts. Shifts are for three hours. Either first or second half of workday. Training is provided! Al-Anon members benefit when we practice gratitude. Al-Anon service is gratitude in action. Please consider volunteering for service. Also, please share copies of this flyer with your groups.

Call: 414-257-2415 or Email: alanon@alanon-wi.org
AFG of SE Wisconsin
6737 W. Washington St. Suite 2125, West Allis, WI 53214
Office Hours: M & W 10-4, Th 11-5, Sa 9-Noon when staffed

Service Opportunities from Community Outreach Chair

Roger’s Behavioral Health Friends and Family Saturday meetings is in need of virtual Al-Anon speakers
This is a virtual Friends and Family (F&F) meeting, using the Microsoft Teams App. You’ll receive a Teams link from the program contact a few days before the spot. Feel free to join early. The program runs all day Saturday and Sunday. The Al-Anon volunteer speaker is asked to share for 20-30 mins, and a Q&A period will follow. We ask that you share what it was like, how you came to Al-Anon, and what it is like now, focusing on the hope and healing that recovery brings. You may also provide a simple explanation about what Al-Anon is and what it has done for you and your relationships. Refer any requests for literature or other resources to the Al-Anon Information Service Center office.

More volunteer opportunities: There are times when we receive requests for Al-Anon members to share their stories of experience, strength and hope at Friends and Family programs for local recovery centers. Additionally, we need volunteers to help cover Al-Anon Information tables at resource fairs and recovery events.

Click this link to enroll in our local Al-Anon volunteer database Service – Community Outreach Events | Al-Anon Family Groups of Southeastern Wisconsin (alanon-wi.org and sign up to speak.  Or email the Community Outreach Chair at community_outreach@alanon-wi.org. Or call the Al-Anon Information Service office at 414-257-2415 with questions and for more details about these service opportunities.

With Gratitude,
Julie W.
Community Outreach Chair, Al-Anon Southeast Wisconsin