The Districts of Toledo are called "Districts" because Districts 6, 10, and 30 in Ohio work together to share resources and support one another.  We support the 41 meetings in the Northwest Ohio area.  Some of these servicies are obvious - like Anouncements and Schedules.  Others are behind the scenes like our Telephone (response to our call in number) and Alateen.  See below for details

District Meetings are held on alternating Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm on Zoom from September through June.

Please consider giving service in one of these positions - this is STEP 12 at work - carrying the message.  Our Al-Anon declaration is "Let the hand of Al-Anon and Alateen always be there, and let it begin with me."  Disticts exist to fulfull this mission.

COMMITTEE DESCRIPTIONS

WHENEVER ANYONE, ANYWHERE, REACHES OUT FOR HELP, LET THE HAND OF AL-ANON AND ALATEEN ALWAYS BE THERE.

ENTERTAINMENT:

Are you a new or long time member of Al-Anon that would like to put some fun back into your life?  If so, then this committee is for you and you don’t need a year in the program.

Purpose:

• To provide fun activities (Picnics, Dances, Children’s Christmas Party etc.) for members and their families to attend.

Duties:

• Attend committee meetings at the District, and as called for by the committee chairperson.
• Volunteer at one or more of the planned events (ie. Setup, Cleanup, Prepare food, etc.)
• Assist committee with planning and preparation for each event.

Annual Time Commitment:

• Eight ½ hour meetings at District, prior to the regular business meeting.
• Approximately one to four hours per event you volunteer to help with.

ALATEEN:

If you would like to help support our Alateen members by being directly or indirectly involved with the teens, and have one year in Al-Anon, then this may be the committee for you.

Purpose:

• To promote sponsorship to our Alateens  and supporting  their various activities.

Duties:

• Attend committee meetings at the District, and as called for by the committee chairperson.
• Help organize various fund raising events (ie. Car Washes, Dinners, etc.).
• Volunteer to help at one or more of the functions and/or provide transportation etc.
• Attend state Alateen rallies or Regional Alateen Conventions when possible.

Annual Time Commitment:

• Eight ½ hour meetings at District, prior to the regular business meeting.
• Approximately one to four hours per event you volunteer to help with.

TELEPHONE:

Do you enjoy helping others, but prefer to work behind the scenes? If this is you, and you have one year in Al-Anon then this could be your committee.

Purpose:

• Provides a vital service to our community by insuring that anyone who calls the Al-Anon

Duties:

• When people call our number, our service answers and then sends a text to the person signed up for that week.
• Duty of person signed up to return that call

Annual Time Commitment

• Average 1 - 3 calls per week.

PUBLIC OUTREACH (POC):

Are you an outgoing person who enjoys sharing your experience, strength, and hope with others? If you are this person, and have one year in Al-Anon, with a good understanding of the program, then this may just be

the committee for you.

Purpose:

• To educate and carry the Al-Anon message to the community

Duties:

• Attend committee meetings at the District, and as called for by the committee chairperson.
• Sign up for a specific month to arrange for speakers to cover the commitments at the various organizations.
• Be involved with and help to organize any special outreach projects (ie. Health fairs, Distributing Schedules/Literature to Doctor’s offices, Library’s, Schools, etc.)

Annual Time Commitment:

• Eight ½ hour meetings at District, prior to the regular business meeting.
• One to two hours per month you signed up for, to arrange for speaker commitments
• Additional time optional

SPEAKERS LIST – Need one year in Al-Anon

• Individuals who are willing to speak at various community organizations (id. Alcohol Treatment Centers, Schools, Family Court, etc.) about their personal experience with Al-Anon.
• You would be contacted by a member of the Al-Anon Public Outreach Committee.
• Your name and phone number would never be given out to an organization requesting speakers.

GROUP REPRESENTATIVE

Term/Requirements:

• Elected for a 3 year term from among group members have one year regular attendance at meetings and/or move into the GR position after serving as the Alternate Group Rep.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Attend nine 1 hour District meetings, one day Spring Assembly and two day Fall Assembly meetings
• Inform group and discuss open motions from District or State level and call for a group vote
• Prepare agenda and conduct regular group business meetings
• Inform DR of who the new GR is and their contact information
• Promote knowledge of Traditions within the group (ie. Use conference approved  Literature)
• Encourage and explain service commitments to the group