Chair Message
Dear Al-Anon Friends,
I would like to begin by offering heartfelt thanks to the 2025 San Diego County AFG Area Information Service Office (AIS) Board Members for your time, dedication, and service over the past year. A special note of gratitude goes to those rotating off the Board - David M, Cindi H, Edna M, Ron P, Susan L, and Dayna H. Many of you served for three or more years, often stepping into roles when volunteers were scarce. Your willingness to say “yes” when it mattered most made a real difference, and we are deeply grateful.
To those continuing into 2026 - Sherry M, Ted P, Katrina D, Janice G, Devon M, and Dora S - thank you for your ongoing service and steady support of our AIS community. Your commitment helps to keep our area strong and connected.
I would also like to extend a warm welcome to our new Board members: Jayne T, Kathy L, Patti H, Danielle A, Joy B, and Tessa R. Thank you for your commitment to both the Al-Anon community and your personal programs. This round of nominations had the strongest participation the AIS Board has seen in several years, and that is something to celebrate. Participation truly is the key to harmony.
A full list of the 2026 AIS Board members, their positions, and contact information can be found above. We welcome your questions, your ideas, and your voices. We are here to serve you.
When I think of my recovery in Al-Anon, service is at the top of the list of “things that got me where I am today.” Through service, I’ve gained many unexpected gifts: confidence, patience, and a deeper understanding of how to live the Al-Anon principles in real time. I’ve learned to lean on the Traditions and the slogans - to pause before reacting, and to ask myself, “How important is it?” - not just in meetings, but in everyday life. Service continues to be one of the greatest teachers in my program, and I am so grateful for the opportunity to continue that journey.
I encourage each of you to consider service - whether at your home group, at the district level, or beyond. Service is another way we express gratitude for what we have received in Al-Anon.
Finally, Glee Anon is back! Please join us on Saturday, February 21st, 2026, at 7:00pm at Unity San Diego for Glee Anon: An Al-Anon Carol.
If you haven’t attended before, Glee Anon is a musical performance created and performed by Al-Anon members, set to familiar and popular songs with a distinctly Al-Anon twist. It is truly one of my favorite events of the year, and I hope you won’t miss out on the laughter, music, and fellowship.
Tickets may be purchased online at alanonsandiego.org or at the door, with a $15 suggested donation. This is the first of three fundraisers benefitting the AIS Office. Contributions are used by the Service Board to maintain the office and bookstore, spread the message through public outreach, and so much more. I hope to see you all there!
With gratitude,
Alexa C.
Chair, AIS Board
HELP WITH KEEPING MEETING INFORMATION UP TO DATE
Are you rotating out of service or volunteering as a new representative for your group as a Group Representative (GR), an Intergroup Service Representative (ISR), or a new Current Mailing Address (CMA)?
The WSO states that all group changes must be made through the Southern California World Service Office (SCWS), which will then notify the San Diego Area Information Service Office. When updating information for a new (GR), an (ISR), or a new (CMA), it is essential to add the new information and ask that the old information be removed! Click the following link to check and update your groups’ information: https://scws-al-anon.org/al-anon-group-change-form/.
We currently have 168 registered Al-Anon and Alateen groups in San Diego and only 67 registered ISRs. Please, consider volunteering for this important service position. If you have any questions, you can contact me at [email protected].
With gratitude,
Sherry M., Ex-Officio, 2026 San Diego AIS Board
Intercom Chair Report
HOW TO SUBMIT AN EVENT/NEW MEETING TO THE INTERCOM:
Go to www.AlanonSanDiego.org and, on the top menu bar, select INTERCOM. Then select SUBMIT EVENT TO THE INTERCOM. There will be a form for you to complete. You can also attach a flyer, which should be in PDF, .jpg/.png file format.
For AL-ANON MEETING UPDATES/MEETINGS NEEDING SUPPORT, your submission will be posted for three months. If you want it posted for longer than that, please resubmit it.
DUE DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS: 5pm on the 15th of each month
If possible, please get it in before that time.
Danielle A.
Intercom Chair