[Businessmtg] Group Representative Info - Service Manual and GR specific resources shared recently by the GEA Chair

[Anne]

Good Morning friends….. last week the GEA had planned to run a workshop for
current and potential GRs.  It was cancelled.  The GEA GRs, received some
other information from Area leaders that I am sharing with you.



In all cases, you will see that the Alt GRs role is simply a backup to the
GR.  We only have a couple of days left before closing the meeting.  I am
hoping some of this information will spark a discussion.



G11.pdf (al-anon.org) <https://al-anon.org/pdf/G11.pdf>



 <https://al-anon.org/for-members/members-resources/manuals-and>
https://al-anon.org/for-members/members-resources/manuals-and



>From the GEA Chair:



Resources for Group Representatives



The following resources are of special interest to those interested in
serving as Group Representatives.



Al-Anon World Service Conference Structure Graphic - A picture

of the Al-Anon fellowship, commonly described as an inverted
pyramid. View how the role of the Group Representative fits within
the structure serving as the first link of the chain of service and
communication that leads to the World Service Conference.

 <https://al-anon.org/pdf/WSC-Structure-Graphic-8_5x11.pdf> https://al-anon.
org/pdf/WSC-Structure-Graphic-8_5x11.pdf



2022-2025 Al-Anon/Alateen Service Manual (SP-24/27)
Every Al‐Anon and Alateen member is encouraged to actively use
and study this Manual. It gives a clear and concise picture of the
Al‐Anon fellowship, its purpose and functions, and how it helps us to
resolve group problems and maintain unity. It is available as PDF
and as a free download.



The pages below include information specific for the GR role:
p. 59, 64, 73, 141, 143-146, 152-153



Free Download:
 <https://al-anon.org/for-members/members-resources/manuals-and>
https://al-anon.org/for-members/members-resources/manuals-and
-guidelines/service-manual/
PDF:
 <https://www.al-anon.org/pdf/P2427.pdf>
https://www.al-anon.org/pdf/P2427.pdf



Group Representatives Guideline (G‐11)
 <https://al-anon.org/pdf/G11.pdf> https://al-anon.org/pdf/G11.pdf

This guideline includes essential information on the GR role,
including requirements, terms of office, duties, and helpful tools like
a sample group business meeting agenda.



Service Sponsor
All interested in service would benefit from the special relationship
with a Service Sponsor. It is very much like a personal sponsor, with
whom you can discuss concerns about the service, learn skills, and
discover options when carrying out GR duties.



Here are two excerpts from our Service Manual.
● “The Service Sponsor is an Al‐Anon member involved in service
who guides a member in applying the Traditions and Concepts
of Service, and shares their experience, strength, and hope
from giving service to Al‐Anon.” (page 73)
● “This type of sponsorship can be a one‐time situation, such as
an outgoing trusted servant supporting his/her replacement, or
an ongoing relationship.” (page 45)



More information on these and other resources are available at
 <https://al-anon.org/> https://al-anon.org/

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