[Businessmtg] Group Representative

[JDL]

Hi Family, 
Thank you, all for your service. 

Now that I have a better Idea of what is going on… I repeat what I said previously. 😊

I am in full support of adding a GR position as described by the SC. 

In my opinion – 
ASP members are a vital part of the voice of Al-Anon. What we do at a group level sets the policy for Al-Anon worldwide.  WSO does not govern us, they are our trusted servants – they follow the voice of a loving God as He may express Himself in our group conscience.  The GR is the first link in the communication network between ASP  and WSO. Because of our GR, our voice will be heard through the service levels all the way to the World Service Committee.  

Creating a GR position is our first step in becoming a contributing member in the outreach programs of Al-Anon Worldwide.  As the Al-Anon Declaration says, “ I am responsible, I want the hand of Al-Anon and Alateen to always be there.  And  for that I am responsible.” If the World Service Committee is the hand of Al-Anon, ASP’s  GR will be the voice of the HP of all the members of ASP.  

Establishing a GR position is in keeping with out Tradition 5- helping the families of Alcoholics by practicing the 12th step of Al-Anon.  

Again thank you all for your ESH and for your Service.
Hugs In Service,  Jae