Group Representatives Connection

The Group Representative Connection Chair is a two year commitment with the first year as co-chair and the second year as chair. The GR Connection meeting is held at every Assembly, typically on the first night (Friday). This person organizes and chairs the meeting to provide new GRs with information about various topics that are listed.

Click here for a position description. Sample `GR Connection’ packets are available below.

Download the GR Packet updated 2021
Download KBDM Quick Reference Tool
Download ~~Introduction to KBDM and Overview~~
Download the ~~Group Conscience in Action Article~~
Download the Crosstalk or Loving Interchange Article
Download ~~Tips for GRs as Forum Representative~~

Modified Nov 2021

Al-Anon is a mutual support group of peers who share their experience in applying the Al-Anon principles to problems related to the effects of a problem drinker in their lives. It is not group therapy and is not led by a counselor or therapist; This support network complements and supports professional treatment.

Alateen is a peer support group for teens who are struggling with the effects of someone else’s problem drinking. Many Alateen groups meet at the same time and location as an Al-Anon group. Alateen meetings are open only to teenagers. Alateen is not a program for young people seeking sobriety.

No advance notification or written referral is necessary to attend an Al-Anon or Alateen meeting. Anyone affected by someone else’s drinking is welcome to attend.

There are no dues or fees. Groups are self-supporting, and usually pass a basket around for a voluntary contribution to pay for rent or Al-Anon literature.

Encourage your clients to try Al-Anon, even if they minimize the problem with alcohol. The 2015 Al-Anon membership survey shows that 40% of newcomers who first came to Al-Anon because of a loved one’s drug addiction and later came to better understand the seriousness of that person’s alcohol problem only after attending Al-Anon for a period of time.