Please contact the coordinator, Jan "Yon" R, Cell: (530) 906-5911 or at yon4dom4ever@gmail.com to reserve a time slot.
Spring Fling Volunteers needed
For the Spring Fling event the first weekend in February, volunteers are being recruited for the Literature, Archives, Hospitality tables, and for selling Donation Drawing tickets. Time slots are hourly starting at 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Friday, February 4th and from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Saturday, February 5th.
D6-10 Al-Anon Information Service Office holiday schedule
The AIS Office is now closed for the holidays and will reopen Wednesday, January 5, 2022.
Happy Holidays!
2021 Holiday Meetings
Need a meeting in the midst of holiday celebrations? You Got This!
Check out the flyers for the following meetings:
🎄D14 Speaker Mtg Dec 25th >> here
🎄D26 Dec 24th and 25th, Dec 31st and Jan 1 >> here
🎄Young People Speaker Meeting Thursdays, Dec 23rd and 30th >> here
🎄Holiday Eves Alathon meetings >> here
🎄Saturday Serenity Too", a Zoom-based meeting, will meet on Christmas and New Year’s Day morning at 9:00 am, 12/25/21 @ 9 AM: Zoom ID 889 424 2563, password 95762 and 1/1/22 @ 9 AM: Zoom ID 960 4459 5824, password: SatRocks! (no flyer)
Happy Holidays, Everyone!
REMINDER: Spring Fling Souvenir Orders
2022 Spring Fling souvenir orders must be placed by January 1, 2022. If you are interested in purchasing, see the link >>> here.
Additionally, pre-registration is until January 26, 2022. Other information can be found in the flyer, too.
Spring Fling COVID requirements
Spring Fling is classified as a Mega-Event (1000+ participants), which means Sacramento County COVID mandates apply. As of now (December), proof of vaccination or a negative test result will be required to attend the event. The negative test result must be within 3 days of the event. Additionally, masks will be required indoors for the event. Valid ID must also be presented with the test result or vaccination record.
Here is more information from the committee:
"The guidelines stipulate that proof of vaccination is required OR a negative COVID test within 72 hours. So, we will be requiring said proof, with a photo ID. Each attendee will then be provided a wristband for the entire weekend. In addition, the Doubletree, as well as the county, stipulates that a mask will be worn inside.
We, as a committee will not be the COVID police. We will be providing masks for those who do not have one. Hand sanitizer will be available throughout the conference. So please know, this is not an Alcoholics Anonymous issue nor is a Spring Fling issue. We do not get to control what is being required of us.
Again, those are the requirements today. We are not going to try and guess what the county will change or not change before the conference happens. If things should get better, great. If not, we will toe the line and adhere. Let’s all try and practice ‘Principles before personalities.'"
NEW Monthly Zoom Speaker Meeting - Auburn Gold Rush AFG
Auburn Gold Rush AFG will begin hosting a monthly speaker meeting in January. The first speaker meeting will be hosted on Monday, January 10, 2022.
Please see the attached flyer --> here.
The information will also be posted on the website calendar as a recurring event.
SERVICE POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN DISTRICT 7
Interested in a service position? If yes, please contact the current position holder for further information. The basic requirement for all positions is: attend Al-Anon meetings regularly in District 7.
( ) District Representative – served as group rep and does not currently belong to A.A.
( ) Alternate District Representative – same as District Representative
( ) Alateen Coordinator – must be an AMIAS (Al-Anon Member in Alateen Service)
( ) Public Outreach Coordinator
District 7 Contacts for more information about the positions:
District Representative, Andrea (916) 718- 4376 andeancarmichael@gmail.com
Alateen Process Person, Kathy (916) 402-5959 kathygrace1@comcast.net
Public Outreach Coordinator, Beth (916) 600-6741 beth.glaze@yahoo.com
Rocklin Reaching Out no meeting Thursday December 9
The Thursday night Rocklin Reaching Out AFG will not be meeting on Thursday, December 9th. The church is having an event so the room will not be available.
Spring Fling 2022 Flyer and Pre-registration Now Open
The 44th Annual Spring Fling 2022 pre-registration is now open! The attached flyer has more details ---> here. More details can be found at www.sacspringfling.org.
Friday, February 4 through Sunday, February 6
DOUBLETREE BY HILTON 2001 Point West Way Sacramento, CA 95815 (Free Parking)
Pre-Registration fee is $35 until Jan 26, 2022 >>> $40 at the door
Doors open at Noon Friday, February 4, 2022, first speaker at 3:30
Souvenir orders must be placed before January 1, 2022
December Share & Care Newsletter now available
The December Share & Care Newsletter is now available for all subscribers. The link may be found here.
Alateen Meetings in District 7
Has Al-Anon Helped You? Give that gift to a teen in your life. In District 7, Alateen meets weekly in-person:
NEW: Sunday, 4:00-5:00pm, in person
Starts December 5, 2021
American River Alano Club
9346 Greenback Lane
Orangevale, CA 95662
Open Now: Thursday, 7:00-8:30pm
Saint Marks Methodist Church
2391 Saint Marks Way, Education Building, Room E24 (upstairs/elevator)
Sacramento, CA 95864
Find more Alateen meetings by calling Al-Anon Information Service 1‑916‑334‑2970 or clicking the “Find a Meeting” tab on the website.
Help spread the word by sharing the flyer for the new Orangevale Alateen meeting with other Al-Anon members.
Intergroup: Volunteer Positions
Volunteer Positions are open within the AIS Intergroup. Know anyone who may fill these roles? Maybe you're ready to take your service commitment to the next level?
See the attached flyer --> here.
Intergroup Open Positions
Want to support your local Al-Anon area as a trusted servant?
Al-Anon members support the local Intergroup team in a variety of different positions. Generally, the service commitments are 3 years in length (some are currently in the middle of their term).
Immediately the group wants to fulfill the following open positions:
- Share & Care Newsletter Editor
- Office Committee Member
- Alternate Website Coordinator
- Service Member-at-Large (2 open positions, 1 is 2-yrs remaining)
- Public Outreach
See the attached flyer here for more information about the duties and how to find contacts.
Position Guidelines may be found here.
November Share & Care Newsletter now available
The November Share & Care Newsletter is now online for viewing. The latest edition can be found --> here.
NoCAC Postponed
The 2021 Northern CA Alateen Conference (NoCAC) weekend has been postponed until 2022. Stay tuned for further details next year.
See the information about the decision --> here.
D7 Quarterly Speaker Meeting
District 7 Presents Al-Anon Family Groups Quarterly Speaker Meeting
Please join us in person or virtually Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 7 PM
Speakers:
Pat G., Grateful Al-Anon Member
John McG, Northern California World Service Area Delegate
TO ATTEND IN PERSON:
Our Lady of the Assumption Church in St. John Hall
5057 Cottage Way, Carmichael 95608
(Corner of Walnut & Cottage. Enter church from Walnut Ave.)
Masks Must Be Worn!!
TO ATTEND ONLINE:
Zoom Meeting ID: 886 8001 1464, passcode: hope
(or dial in (669) 900-6844, meeting ID: 886 8001 1464, passcode 126020)
Flyer with more information on event calendar (Click here)
NoCAC registration extended
Please note the registration date for Northern California Alateen Conference (NoCAC) has been extended. Continue to file your application packages and payments.
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Original message:
The 2021 Northern California Alateen Conference (NoCAC) registration is now open. This weekend is a time for Alateen members to meet new people and enjoy the program outside their own group. It is a weekend of love, friendships, and growth. No Alateen members should miss this experience.
The information and registration packet can be found >>> here.
Event Details
Date: Friday, November 5 through Sunday, November 7, 2021
Location: Modesto Double Tree, 1150 9th Street, Modesto, CA 95354
Suggestions: Bring a few masks for yourself. COVID-10 Safety will be practiced.
Scholarships are available for 1/2 the original price. Must be requested by Friday, October 15, 2021.
Donations for scholarships are also welcome: see the last page of the registration packet for information about donating to make it possible for as many Alateens as possible to attend this weekend event.
Alateen Sponsors R&R postponed
Please note the Alateen Sponsors R&R has been postponed from November 12-14 has been postponed to September 23-25, 2022. Stay tuned for additional information next year.
Alateen Express Newsletter Fall 2021 available
The Fall 2021 edition of the Alateen Express newsletter is now available. Click here to read.
Registration now open for 2021 Alateen Sponsors R&R
The 15th Annual NCWSA 2021 Alateen Sponsors' Reconnect and Reimagine (R&R) weekend are now available. The weekend events include workshops to support growth as Al-Anon Members Involved in Alateen Service, Alateen Group Sponsors, and members of Al-Anon Family Groups, guest speakers, and a talent show.
See the information and registration packet >>> here.
Event Details
When: Friday, November 12 through Sunday, November 14, 2021
Location: Westminster Woods, 5410 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental, CA
Pre-Registration: postmarked by October 12, 2021 (late registration until October 29, 2021)
More information: Julie E, NCWSA Alateen Coordinator (530) 588-2151 or email alateencoordinator@ncwsa.org.
See the flyer here.
2021 Northern California Alateen Conference (NoCAC) Registration Due 10/15/21
The 2021 Northern California Alateen Conference (NoCAC) registration is now open. This weekend is a time for Alateen members to meet new people and enjoy the program outside their own group. It is a weekend of love, friendships, and growth. No Alateen members should miss this experience.
The information and registration packet can be found >>> here.
Event Details
Date: Friday, November 5 through Sunday, November 7, 2021
Location: Modesto Double Tree, 1150 9th Street, Modesto, CA 95354
Suggestions: Bring a few masks for yourself. COVID-10 Safety will be practiced.
Scholarships are available for 1/2 the original price. Must be requested by Friday, October 15, 2021.
Donations for scholarships are also welcome: see the last page of the registration packet for information about donating to make it possible for as many Alateens as possible to attend this weekend event.
October Share & Care Newsletter now available
The October Share & Care Newsletter is now available for online viewing. The latest edition can be found --> here.
September Share & Care Newsletter Available
The September 2021 Share & Care Newsletter is now available for reading online. The latest issue can be found --> here.
Intergroup Open Positions
Want to support your local Al-Anon area as a trusted servant?
Al-Anon members support the local Intergroup team in a variety of different positions. Generally, the service commitments are 3 years in length (some are currently in the middle of their term).
Immediately the group wants to fulfill two positions:
- Share & Care Newsletter Editor
- Alternate Website Coordinator
See the attached flyer here for more information about the duties and how to find out more.
Al-Anon Literature Office Update
Updated Information about AIS Office and Bookstore (current 7/7/21)
AIS is not ready to announce an opening date
for the bookstore on Palm Drive in Sacramento, however, literature is available
for purchase by pickup now or by mail after August 4th.
AIS is moving the literature pickup service to
Wednesdays & Thursdays. Friday curbside service is no longer
available.
Please email literature orders to the office: aisbookcenter@yahoo.com. Be sure to include your phone number. A team member will call you the following
Wednesday to confirm order and arrange a pickup time. Payment may be made with
a credit card at time of order confirmation or a check at pickup.
Feel free to use the Literature Order Form by clicking here or just email a list of your items. If you or
your group is not able to use curbside pickup, mail service will resume on
Wednesday August 4th. Staffing is limited to Wednesday and Thursday
so please allow more time for delivery.
Though the AIS office remains closed, Al-Anon
Information Service is available by calling (916) 334‑2970
or emailing aisbookcenter@yahoo.com. The available services include:
ü Help
members find Al-Anon meetings including online, phone, hybrid, and in-person
meetings.
ü Maintain
and update local website with current Al-Anon meeting information.
ü Publish area
information in monthly newsletter, Share & Care.
ü Connect newcomers and other members to Al-Anon
members able to take outreach calls.
ü Provide
curbside service for literature pickup orders.
ü Provide information
to professionals and the public about how Al-Anon can help people affected by
someone’s drinking.
You can
subscribe to our Share & Care newsletter by sending a request to share.and.care.6.10@gmail.com. Share & Care is also to view online
at https://sacal-anon.blogspot.com/
p/newsletter.html. To help
protect members’ anonymity, personal contact information is not available in
the Share & Care online edition.
July Share and Care Newsletter
The July Share and Care newsletter is now available. To view online, click --> here
Special Edition Share & Care Newsletter Institutions
We are proud to announce Share & Care Institutions Special Edition. This is a compilation of Al-Anon members sharing their first-hand knowledge and experience in bringing meetings into places where there just might ne very little hope without them. Where you have ever considered doing this type of service work, these stories and personal experiences can provide inspiration for each of us.
And if you are considering this service, you may find the very information needed to actually take that next step and be one of our Al-Anon service volunteers! You can attend a Zoom meeting on Saturday, July 10th at 3:00 pm to hear first-hand the personal experiences and benefits from people who have been carrying meetings into prisons, jails, and recovery houses. There sill be five-minute successive sessions on various topics. When the panel is done, the meeting will be opened up for Q&A. All your questions will be answered. For a list of topics and Zoom log-in information, see the flyer on the events calendar here or in the special edition Share & Care Edition found here.
Unity Event Tuesday, June 22
There is a Unity Event hosted on zoom video conference Tuesday, June 22 from 7:00 - 8:30.
Hosted by AFG Young at Heart in Al-Anon, this is a new Young People Focus Meeting in Al-Anon.
See attached flyer here.
Institutions Service Information
The Intergroup Public Institutions coordinator will provide information about Service Opportunities for Al-Anon members as the area re-opens to the public.
A special Zoom meeting will be hosted Saturday July 10th to increase the knowledge of the how public institution meetings are conducted, what to expect at a meeting, safety precautions, and how to sign up for hosting meetings.
The flyer found here has the meeting log-in information.
Service Opportunity
Al-Anon Members,
Do you like to write? Do you want to help Al-Anon members stay informed? D6-10 Al-Anon Intergroup is looking for a new Share & Care Editor.
Andrea, our current editor, would love to talk with you about the position. Contact her at share.and.care.6.10@gmail.com.
More details about the position description by clicking here.
Upcoming Speaker Meetings
For June, I just added (8) speaker meeting events to the calendar. Including one for Young People, a new Speed Fellowshipping format, and a Unity event. Check them out if you're looking for great speakers and shared recovery events in Al-Anon Family Groups from Northern CA!
Support Requested: Lighten Your Load
Tuesday Lighten Your Load meeting is looking for members to support their group.
Ready to try a “Tuesday” meeting? Lighten Your Load AFG members invite you to attend their Tuesday, 10am, virtual meeting. The flyer has the Zoom meeting ID and meeting format. All are welcome. Spread the word!
Share and Care Submissions
June 2021 Share & Care newsletter items are needed by Thursday, May 27.
This is an opportunity for officers and district reps to provide a message and mention upcoming events in the Intergroup and District Reports sections of Share & Care. Also, coordinators can send information/reports that members in our five districts may be interested in or inspired to become involved.
Send Al-Anon service and event flyers and other information to share.and.care.6.10@gmail.com.
And, please let members in your Al-Anon groups know their “Experience, Strength, and Hope" stories are welcome. I am looking for shares about their journey in Al-Anon. Al-Anon related drawings, poems, and cartoons. Also, pieces of Al-Anon wisdom and humor are welcome.
Lastly, the Share & Care Editor position is open – a service opportunity for someone who has experience or an interest in learning about gathering, editing, and handling informational documents.
Gratitude in Service,
Andrea
Editor, Share & Care
Speaker Meeting: Saturday, April 24, 7:00 pm
The District 7 Quarterly Speaker meeting will be held on Saturday, April 24 at 7:00 pm.
The Zoom meeting ID is 866 8001 1464 and password is hope.
See more details in the attached flyer.
In-Person Meeting Roseville
Serenity Seekers is meeting in person at Roseville Baptist Church at 1301 Coloma Way in Roseville. Tuesdays at 6:30 pm. Masks are required. See attached flyer for more information.
D10 Speaker Meeting March 20
District 10 will be hosting a speaker meeting Saturday, March 20, 2021 7:00 - 8:30
Zoom ID: 223 385 9944 password: District10 phone 1-669-900-6833
For more details, see the attached flyer.
District10 FUN-Raiser Saturday, March 13
Reminder: D10 has a virtual speaker meeting event on Saturday, March 13, 2021 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. This is also a Fundraising event. See details in the attached flyer.
AIS Office Curbside Pick-up Program
D6-10 AIS Bookstore is starting a test program for curbside pick up of book orders.
Book orders will available for pickup every Friday by appointment only from 10:00 am - 1:30pm. All orders placed Monday through Friday will be available for pick up the following Friday and must be paid by credit card when order is placed.There are two ways to place order:
1. Mail your order in with a contact phone number: 5429 Palm Ave, #2A, Sacramento, CA 95841
1. Mail your order in with a contact phone number: 5429 Palm Ave, #2A, Sacramento, CA 95841
We will call you on Friday morning to get credit card info and set your appointment for the following Friday.
2. Email your order to the Book Center: aisbookcenter5@gmail.com
Use the order form provided on our website: sacal-anon.blogspot.com
Choose the Literature tab at the top of the page. Scroll down the page for a link to the order form.
We will call you on Friday morning for credit card info and to set your appointment for the following Friday. Be sure to include a contact phone number.
OR
Email aisbookcenter5@gmail.com a list of the books or pamphlets and the quantity needed. We will call you on Friday morning to get credit card info and set your appointment for the following Friday. Please have a credit card available to process your order. Be sure to include a contact phone number.
2. Email your order to the Book Center: aisbookcenter5@gmail.com
Use the order form provided on our website: sacal-anon.blogspot.com
Choose the Literature tab at the top of the page. Scroll down the page for a link to the order form.
We will call you on Friday morning for credit card info and to set your appointment for the following Friday. Be sure to include a contact phone number.
OR
Email aisbookcenter5@gmail.com a list of the books or pamphlets and the quantity needed. We will call you on Friday morning to get credit card info and set your appointment for the following Friday. Please have a credit card available to process your order. Be sure to include a contact phone number.
Thanks for your cooperation as we try to work out a way to service our members while the Bookstore and AIS office remain closed during the pandemic.
See flyer here for more information.
UPDATED: January 16 D10 Speaker meeting
UPDATED: The previous flyer and post had an incorrect password for the Zoom meeting. It has been corrected.
Reminder, D10 has a virtual speaker meeting this Saturday, Jan 16, 2021 from 7:00 - 8:30. Details can be found in the attached flyer.
Zoom ID: 223 385 9944 Password: District10
D10 January Speaker Mtg
Reminder, D10 has a virtual speaker meeting this Saturday, Jan 16, 2021 from 7:00 - 8:30. Details can be found in the attached flyer.
Zoom ID: 223 385 9944 Password: District10
Al-Anon District 7 Quarterly Speaker Meeting
All are welcome to attend District 7’s quarterly speaker meeting:
Saturday, January 23, 2021, 7:00 pm
https://zoom.us/join. Zoom Meeting ID: 886 8001 1464 Password: hope
Topic: Hope for the New Year, Al-Anon Speakers: Candi B and Burt P
More information in the flyer posted here.
A Note from Jim, Website Coordinator
Here is a note from Jim K regarding website coordination for D6-10:
My term as Website Coordinator for Districts 6 - 10 has finally come to an end. It has been a joy and an honor to serve in this position. Please give the new Website Coordinator, Julie M. the same kind of patience, support, and cooperation that you have given me over the years. I will continue to provide support to Julie whenever needed.
---Jim K.
Thank you for your service the last three years and for your support during the transition time.
Julie M.