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Group Representatives

Who can serve?

Any Al-Anon or Alateen member who is willing to represent the group at the district and area assembly, and who is not also a
member of AA, is eligible to serve as GR. A GR should have a basic knowledge of Al-Anon and Alateen Traditions and Concepts
of Service and how they work.

Duties

  • Attends district meetings and area assemblies.
  • Keeps members informed about information from the Area Delegate and the World Service Conference.
  • Encourages members to subscribe to and submit articles for The Forum, Al-Anon’smonthly magazine.
  • Suggests participation in Public Outreach: Public Information (PI), Cooperating with the Professional Community (CPC) and Institutions and Alateen service projects.
  • Informs members of the need to become Alateen Sponsors.
  • Asks the Alternate GR to attend district meetings and assemblies.
  • Assists the Alternate GR in serving as the Area Information Service Representative (ISR).
  • Keeps the Alternate GR informed to insure the group is represented if unable to attend district and area assembly meetings.
  • Explains the need for self-support at the group, district, area and world service levels.
  • Consults with a Service Sponsor or trusted servants.

Dates to remember

  • Group business meeting
  • Area assembly - see the WA Area website
  • District meeting
  • Alateen conference

Need-to-know information

You will need to know the names, addresses and phone numbers of the:
  • Area Delegate
  • Area officers, including:
This information can be obtained by requesting a roster from your District Representative (DR) on the Contact page

Tips on keeping your groups engaged

  • Take notes at district and assembly meetings.
  • Request time from your group to offer a report.
  • Be brief.
  • Be enthusiastic.
  • Focus on group needs.