Learning to Thrive in ’25
28th Annual TN Area 52 Al-Anon/Alateen Convention with AA Welcome/Participation
Knoxville
August 15-17, 2025
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** Check out Alateen Updates on the TN Alateen Meeting Page **
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Some vital links/resources from al-anon.org
- Welcome Newcomers – : al-anon.org/newcomers/
- PODCASTS – al-anon.org/newcomers/first-steps-al-anon-recovery/
- Sample chapters of CAL: al-anon.org/for-members/members-resources/literature/…
- Free downloadable options: al-anon.org/for-members/members-resources/literature/…
- Slogans page: al-anon.org/for-members/members-resources/literature/…
- Members Blog: al-anon.org/for-members/members-resources/member-blog which is also available for use for any Al-Anon meeting.
- The Forum magazine excerpts: “The Forum” Magazine Stories
- The 2020 Al-Anon Faces Alcoholism magazine: al-anon.org/for-members/members-resources/literature/…
Welcome to Tennessee Al-Anon and Alateen Family Groups
The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery.
What Is Al-Anon?
Al-Anon is not allied with any sect, denomination, political entity, organization, or institution: does not engage in any controversy: neither endorses nor opposes any cause. There are no dues for membership. Al-Anon is self-supporting through its own voluntary contributions.
Al-Anon has but one purpose: to help families of alcoholics. We do this by practicing the Twelve Steps, by welcoming and giving comfort to the families of alcoholics, and by giving understanding and encouragement to the alcoholic.
Suggested Al-Anon Preamble to the Twelve Steps
Reprinted with permission of Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc., Virginia Beach, VA.
News From The WSO (World Service Office)
Make It a Recovery Vacation
When you go on vacation, don’t leave recovery at home! Why not add a District or Area event to your itinerary? Whether it’s a meeting, workshop, or special gathering, these events are a great way to stay connected while you travel. Go to Al-Anon WSO Facebook Events or al-anon.org/wso-events to find exciting events happening at your destination.
The Top 10
The 10 Conference Approved Literature (CAL) books members purchase most frequently for recovery are:
English
1. How Al-Anon Works for Families & Friends of Alcoholics (B-32)
2. A Little Time for Myself (B-34)
3. Healing within Our Alcoholic Relationships (P-95)
4. Courage to Change—One Day at a Time in Al-Anon II (B-16)
5. One Day at a Time in Al-Anon (B-6)
6. Paths to Recovery—Al-Anon’s Steps, Traditions, and Concepts (B-24)
7. Reaching for Personal Freedom: Living the Legacies (P-92)
8. Hope for Today (B-27)
9. Blueprint for Progress: 4th Step Inventory (Revised) (P-91)
10. Paths to Recovery Workbook (P-93)
Support your local Literature Distribution Centers or visit our Online Bookstore at al-anon.org/shop to order your copies today.
Reprinted with permission of Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc., Virginia Beach, VA.
Alateen Recertification
For Alateens everywhere, the WSO extends thanks to all trusted servants willing to serve. As Recertification is underway, we hope you are looking forward to continuing this important service.
If you are:
Have You Recertified as an AMIAS?
Have You Verified Your Alateen Group Information?
Every year, each Area in the World Service Conference Structure needs to take part in the Annual Alateen Recertification process in order to continue to use the Alateen name. This is explained in the Alateen Policy and the 2003 Alateen Motion from the Board of Trustees.
The recertification process is two-fold for your Area:
1. To verify that every registered Alateen group has:
• Current Area-certified Al-Anon Members Involved in Alateen Service (AMIAS) as Group Sponsor(s).
• Current Area-certified AMIAS to serve as the Alateen group Current Mailing Address (CMA) and as a Phone Contact for the Public.
2. To certify all new AMIAS and recertify AMIAS already in service to Alateen.
If you plan on supporting Alateen groups at the 2025 International A.A. Convention in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, please consider completing your AMIAS recertification before the deadline!
The Annual Area Alateen Recertification deadline for all Alateen groups and AMIAS is June 15!
We invite you to contact your Area Alateen Coordinator, Area Alateen Process Person, or District Representative to verify the process in your Area, so you don’t miss out on this opportunity to share your recovery with teens and younger members!
Reprinted with permission of Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc., Virginia Beach, VA.
“What does ‘worldwide fellowship’ mean to you?”
Aside from the WSC Structure which includes members from the US (including Puerto Rico), Bermuda, and Canada, Al-Anon supports over 8,500 international meetings across 47 languages. May’s blog topic is, “What does ‘worldwide fellowship’ mean to you?”
As always, you can also write about Al-Anon’s three Legacies. This month features Step Five, Tradition Five, and Concept Five.
Please share with us at al-anon.org/member-blog
Sharings on the Member Blog may be used in future Al-Anon publications.
New topics are being added each month!
CMA vs GR: What Is the Difference?
Members who regularly attend Al-Anon meetings often serve in group positions. The member who is serving as the Current Mailing Address (CMA) receives postal and digital communications from the WSO, including the Quarterly Appeal to Members; the electronic newsletter, In The Loop; and timely announcements shared on AFG Connects. The information is provided to share with the group. Members report finding it helpful to serve as CMA for at least one year.
The Group Representative (GR) is elected by members of the group and serves for a three-year term. The GR is the voice of the group, representing it at District and Area Assembly meetings to carry the group conscience as well as gather District and Area information to bring back to the group.
Read more about these distinct positions under the “Group Service Positions” in the “Groups at Work” section of the 2022-2025 Al-Anon/Alateen Service Manual (P-24/27).