In this report:
Office policy
Office statistics
Message From Your Board
Hi everyone!
Anita R has asked me to write the Board letter this month about the 2024 Al-Anon Service Board. We are now soliciting nominations for the San Diego Intergroup Service Board. I have had the privilege of serving for almost two years, and I highly recommend the experience. I promise that it will enrich your Al-Anon life. The only requirements are:
• Al-Anon member for two (2) years
• No dual membership in AA and Al-Anon
• Two (2) year commitment
You can go to www.alanonsandiego.org/doing-service and scroll down for job descriptions and estimated monthly hours. You do not need to specify a desired position; existing and newly elected Board members meet in December to decide who fills which roles.
Most of us are on the Board because someone asked us. Encourage your sponsee or someone you admire from your home group to serve. All Nomination forms (which can be found at www.alanonsandiego.org (scroll down to the Announcements section) and are due by Wednesday, September 6, 2023, by 2 pm to Dan B at [email protected] or can be mailed or faxed to our Al-Anon office at (619)296-0840.
Thank you for being of Service!
Dan B
Historian & Nominations Chair
Financials
Group Contributions
District 72 Report
District News can now be found on our website: District 72.
District meetings and DR contact information can be found online:
District 69: https://www.alanonsandiego.org/district-69
District 72: https://www.alanonsandiego.org/district-72
District 75: https://www.alanonsandiego.org/district-75
District map: https://www.alanonsandiego.org/district-map
ISR Page *NEW* https://www.alanonsandiego.org/isr Includes the May 20223 Assembly Delegate’s Report
District 75 Report
District News can now be found on our website: District 75.
District meetings and DR contact information can be found online:
District 69: https://www.alanonsandiego.org/district-69
District 72: https://www.alanonsandiego.org/district-72
District 75: https://www.alanonsandiego.org/district-75
District map: https://www.alanonsandiego.org/district-map
ISR Page *NEW* https://www.alanonsandiego.org/isr Includes the May 20223 Assembly Delegate’s Report
District 69 Report
District News can now be found on our website: District 69.
District meetings and DR contact information can be found online:
District 69: https://www.alanonsandiego.org/district-69
District 72: https://www.alanonsandiego.org/district-72
District 75: https://www.alanonsandiego.org/district-75
District map: https://www.alanonsandiego.org/district-map
ISR Page *NEW* https://www.alanonsandiego.org/isr Includes the May 20223 Assembly Delegate’s Report
Service Board / ISR / District Meetings
Al-Anon Service Board Meeting
2nd Saturday of every month
Next Meeting: July 8, 2023, 9am
Zoom ID 752 699 5666 Password EJH6dK
ISR
2nd Saturday of every odd-numbered month
Next Meeting: July 8, 2023, 10:30am
Zoom ID 752 699 5666 Password EJH6dK
District 69 Meeting
2nd Tuesday of every odd-numbered month
Next Meeting: July 11, 2023, 7pm
In-person and on Zoom – In person at Lakeview Mobile Estates Clubhouse, 809 Discovery Street, San Marcos,
92078 – We’d love to see you there! – On Zoom at Zoom ID 395 556 4737 Password 755000
Contact Annah H (760)573-0760
District 72 Meeting
4th Saturday of every month except for May, November & December
Next Meeting: June 23, 2023, 9:30am
Meeting in person at Atonement Lutheran Church, 10245 Loma Rancho Drive, Spring Valley and on Zoom at
Zoom ID 836 1416 1990 Password 742642
District 75 Meeting
3rd Monday of every odd-numbered month
Next Meeting: July 17, 2023, 5:30pm
Zoom ID 822 4085 1324 Password 75
Alateen News
Mondays 6pm-7pm NEW AND GOING GREAT!
Alateen Meeting in East County
East Valley Christian Fellowship
10469 Ridgehill Road
El Cajon, 92021
(with a concurrent Al-Anon Meeting) – Has Al-Anon helped you?
You can give that gift to your teen, nephew, niece, neighbor, or grandchild. Alateen is a part of Al-Anon.
Mondays 6:30pm
Serenity Monday in Alateen
North Coast Church
2405 N Santa Fe Ave, 2nd Grade Classroom
Vista 92084
NEWCOMERS WELCOME!
Wednesdays 6pm-7pm
Wednesday Night Alateen UTC BACK IN PERSON!
Good Samaritan Episcopal Church
Roetter Hall
4321 East Gate Mall, San Diego
Thursdays 6pm
Keep Coming Back
Seacoast Community Church
1049 Regal Road, Room A-7
Encinitas 92024
Thursday 6:30pm
I’m Ok, I Belong, I Am Not Alone – ONLINE ONLY
Sunday 7pm
Free to Be Me Alateen
NEWCOMER’S WELCOME!
Penasquitos Lutheran Church
14484 Penasquitos Drive
San Diego 92129
Al-Anon Meeting Updates / Needing Support
Al-Anon Meeting Updates/Need Support will be posted for three months.
If you would like to continue to have your meeting listed, please resubmit your meeting HERE.
Sundays 9:10am-10am
Sunday Serenity Social – Spring Creek Park – Old Ranch Road & Melrose, Oceanside, CA – This is a tranquil neighborhood park and a dog-friendly meeting (all dogs welcome) – the park is fenced in, and steps are going down (not wheelchair accessible) – easy parking on Old Ranch Road – bring a lawn chair.
Monday 9am-10am – NEW MEETING STARTING JULY 13
New women’s meeting – Keep it Simple (District 69) – Moonlight State Beach, Encinitas, CA - under the tiki umbrellas, next to the sand volleyball court – contact Rebeca O at [email protected] or (760)613-3634
Thursdays 12:15pm-1:15pm3
University City Thursday Lunch Bunch Electronic AFG – This is a permanent Zoom meeting with good recovery and welcome newcomers – Zoom 205 375 3323 Passcode Samaritan2
Wednesdays 9am-10:15am
Mind Your Own Business AFG meetings for August MOVED to Lake Murray, La Mesa, CA for the month of August. This is because St. Dunstan’s is unavailable in August. Meetings are held at the same location as Serenity at the Lake on Sundays. Come join us and be sure to BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR! *FLYER*
Saturdays 8:00am-9:00am2 – NEW MEETING!
Women’s Total Sharing Meeting – beginning July 1, 2023 -Moonlight State Beach, Encinitas – the meeting is on the grass next to the playground – bring a towel or beach chair *FLYER*
Office Report
Message From Your Board
I was privileged to attend the Al-Anon International Convention with AA and Alateen participation in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I joined our Al-Anon family from Southern California on this incredible 4-day experience and met many more friends worldwide. Al-Anon is truly a worldwide fellowship. Almost 4,000 members joined in the celebration.
The first day was "A Day of Connection," with speakers and sessions sharing how service and outreach have helped us grow individually and spiritually. The large meetings began with reading the Serenity Prayer in English, Spanish, French, and ASL. There were over 80 sessions to select from joining in the following days. Some examples are the 3A's, boundaries, the new daily reader, humor, and more.
A conference highlight was a party on the plaza where music played while we danced and mingled. In the Parade of Love, members could represent their state or country as they strolled around the large hall. On the conference's closing day, we had 3 moving speakers at a Spiritual Meeting that ended with our Al-Anon Indian members in a drum circle playing as we exited.
Gratefully in service,
Anita R
Chairperson, Al-Anon Information Service Board, San Diego County
Calendar of Events
Tuesday, July 18, 2023, 6pm-7:30pm
Women’s AFG 39th Anniversary – Celebrate with us for fellowship, food, fun, and recovery – dessert and speaker meeting – Speaker: Joy B. – Bring a sweet treat to share – Foothills Church, Adult Ministry Building, 365 Bradley Avenue, El Cajon *FLYER*
Thursday, July 20, 2023, 6:30pm-7:30pm
Early Thursday Nighters – Join us for our 27th Anniversary speaker meeting and finger-food and beverages potluck – Speaker: Silviano C – bring a dish to share – Christ Lutheran Church, 7929 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa 91941
Saturday, July 22, 2023, 7pm-8:30pm
District 69 & GleeAnon – An encore presentation of “That’s My Story, and I’m Sticking to It” – Free to everyone in Al-Anon – finger foods to share appreciated – Carlsbad Senior Center Auditorium 799 Pine Avenue, Carlsbad *FLYER*
Wednesday, July 26, 2023 9am-10:30am
MYOB 36th Anniversary – MYOB invites you to DROP THE ROCK and join us for breakfast, raffle prizes, and three 10-minute speakers as they share how they learned to DROP THE ROCK through Al-Anon – Speakers Gail B, Libby A, and Alise M – St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church 6556 Park Ridge Blvd, San Diego *FLYER*
Wednesday, July 26, 2023, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Southern California World Service (SCWS) is having a SCWS Group Records Workshop for all groups in Southern California. Learn how to change your group to electronic from physical-temporary electronic as well as other topics including how, where, and why your meeting is listed, how to make changes and how to register a new group. Two dates available – Wednesday, July 26, 2023 and Saturday, August 12, 2023 8:30am-10:30am. Event on Zoom only, Zoom ID 875 5977 5474 Password 121212 *FLYER*
Saturday, July 29, 2023 – 1pm-3:30pm
Long-Timers Sereni-Tea – EVERYONE IS WELCOME – if you know of a member who has been in Al-Anon for 25 years or more, please send their name and contact information to Vickie I at [email protected] – Speakers are Marcia M and Margarita K – Tea and other beverages will be provided – bring finger food to share and your favorite teacup – Groups are encouraged to donate baskets for the opportunity drawing with items related to our spiritual principals (Al-Anon literature, creative gifts, plants). The event is hosted and proceeds to benefit District 72 - St. Luke’s Lutheran Church 5150 Wilson Street, La Mesa *FLYER*
Monday, July 31, 2023 – 7pm-8:30pm
Carlsbad Discussion Group Speaker Meeting – Speaker: Charlene S - finger foods appreciated - Meeting in the dining room – St. Michaels Church 2775 Carlsbad Avenue, Carlsbad 92078
Saturday, August 5, 2023, 6:30pm-8:00pm
San Diego AFG Monthly Speaker Meeting – 10 Minute Speaker: Kurt S and 45 Minute Speaker: Trenta, both from Let It Begin With Me LGBT+ AFG – Host Group: Let It Begin With Me LGBT+ AFG – La Mesa Adult Enrichment Center 8458 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa 91941 – bring a snack to share! *FLYER*
Saturday, August 12, 2023, 10am-11:30am
San Diego Spring Round Up Planning Meeting – The Al-Anon Committee for the San Diego Spring Roundup (March 28-31, 2024) is planning for next year’s event. Meetings are at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 2696 Melbourne Drive, San Diego. We meet on the second Saturday of every month. Open positions include Chair-Elect, Alateen Sponsor, Achieves Chair and co-Chair, Hospitality Co-Chair, Program Co-Chair, and Registration Co-Chair. For more information, contact Yoli WH at [email protected].
Saturday, August 12, 2023, 8:30am-10:30am
Southern California World Service (SCWS) is having a SCWS Group Records Workshop for all groups in Southern California. Learn how to change your group to electronic from physical-temporary electronic as well as other topics including how, where, and why your meeting is listed, how to make changes and how to register a new group. Two dates available – Wednesday, July 26, 2023 and Saturday, August 12, 2023 8:30am-10:30am. Event on Zoom only, Zoom ID 875 5977 5474 Password 121212 *FLYER*
Monday, August 14, 2023, 7pm-8pm
Search for Peace second Monday of the Month Speaker Meeting – speaker is Katrina D. – Mission Trails Church, 4880 Zion Avenue, San Diego in Allied Gardens – the meeting is in “The Hall” – for easiest access, use the upper parking lot. As you walk into the campus, the walkway ends just patch the kitchen at “The Hall”. We hope to see you there!
Tuesday, August 22, 2023, 9am-11am
Tuesday Morning Literature Study’s 20th Anniversary Celebration – Speaker at 9am and potluck at 10am – Calvary Lutheran Church, Fellowship Hall, 424 Via de La Valle, Solana Beach, CA *FLYER*
Monday, August 28, 2023, 6pm
Strictly Al-Anon will be celebrating its 20th Anniversary with a potluck and speakers – The potluck starts at 6pm followed by three speakers: Katherine G of Vista, Cheryl H of Oceanside, and Julie D of Oceanside – North Coast Church, 2405 North Santa Fe Avenue, Grade 5 Classroom, Vista – you can also join in via Zoom – Zoom ID 896 108 326 Passcode 621517
Sunday, September 3, 2023, 8am-10am
Footprints in the Sand is celebrating their 38th Anniversary which includes an 8am walk on the beach followed by a meeting at 9am complete with finger food (feel free to bring something if you wish). The event is at Buccaneer Beach Park, 1506 S. Pacific Street, Oceanside.
Friday-Sunday, September 29-October 1, 2023
71st Southern California AA Convention with Al-Anon Participation – Serene & Free in 2023 – The Pacific Palms Resort, 1 Industry Hills Parkway, City of Industry, CA 91744 – CLICK HERE for more information – The Al-Anon committee is selling convention-themed t-shirts, tote bags, emblems, etc. to help fund our participation in the convention – CLICK HERE *FLYER*
Financials
Group Contributions
District 69 Report
District News can now be found on our website: District 69.
District 75 Report
District News can now be found on our website: District 75.
District 72 Report
District News can now be found on our website: District 72.
Service Board / ISR / District Meetings
Al-Anon Service Board Meeting – 2nd Saturday of every month
Next Meeting: July 8, 2023, 9am
Zoom ID 752 699 5666 Password EJH6dK
ISR
2nd Saturday of every odd-numbered month
Next Meeting: July 8, 2023, 10:30am
Zoom ID 752 699 5666 Password EJH6dK
District 69 Meeting
2nd Tuesday of every odd-numbered month
Next Meeting: July 11, 2023, 7pm
In-person and on Zoom – In person at Lakeview Mobile Estates Clubhouse, 809 Discovery Street, San Marcos, 92078 – We’d love to see you there! – On Zoom at Zoom ID 395 556 4737 Password 755000
District 72 Meeting
4th Saturday of every month except for May, November & December
Next Meeting: June 23, 2023, 10am
Atonement Lutheran Church, 10245 Loma Rancho Drive, Spring Valley
District 75 Meeting
3rd Monday of every odd-numbered month
Next Meeting: July 17, 2023, 5:30pm
Zoom ID 822 4085 1324 Password 75
Alateen News
SCAC IS BACK! July 8-9, 2023
SCAC is a safe and supportive opportunity for Alateen members in the Southern California area to share experience, strength, and hope, with other Alateens - Southern California Alateen Conference at the University of Redlands, 1200 East Colton Avenue, Redlands, CA 92374 – You can help by contributing to make this event happen! *FLYER*
ALATEEN MEETINGS
Mondays 6pm-7pm NEW AND GOING GREAT!
New Alateen Meeting in East County – East Valley Christian Fellowship, 10469 Ridgehill Road, El Cajon 92021 (with a concurrent Al-Anon Meeting) – Has Al-Anon helped you? You can give that gift to your teen, nephew, niece, neighbor, or grandchild. Alateen is a part of Al-Anon.
Mondays 6:30pm
Serenity Monday in Alateen – North Coast Church, 2405 N Santa Fe Ave, 2 nd Grade Classroom, Vista 92084 – NEWCOMERS WELCOME!
Wednesdays 6pm
Wednesday Night Alateen UTC – ONLINE ONLY
Thursdays 6pm
Keep Coming Back -Seacoast Community Church, 1049 Regal Road, Room A-7, Encinitas 92024
Thursday 6:30pm
I’m Ok, I Belong, I Am Not Alone – ONLINE ONLY
Sunday 7pm
Free to Be Me Alateen – NEWCOMER’S WELCOME! - Penasquitos Lutheran Church, 14484 Penasquitos Drive, San Diego 92129
ALATEEN IN SCHOOLS
A Taskforce Committee will explore the potential of establishing a long-term, organized, and sustainable support system for Alateen meetings in middle and high school venues in greater San Diego and Southern California. Get involved! Give your Kids a choice! School Professional contacts needed: Counselors, Therapists, Staff and Administration, County School Board Members