What is Al-Anon?

World Service Office (WSO) al-anon.org/for-members/wso/ 

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. 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 families of alcoholics, and by giving understanding and encouragement to the alcoholic.

Link for 7th tradition contributions to WSO

Alateen

Alateen is part of the Al-Anon Family Groups. It is for younger members who use the Al-Anon program to recover from the effects of someone else’s drinking.

Al-Anon Information Service (AIS)

The Al-Anon Information Service serves English-speaking Al-Anon in The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. It is also a literature distribution centre for the English-speaking Al-Anon Family Groups in the area.

Vacant service positions : 

The AIS is currently looking for volunteers to fill the following service position(s).  Candidates must be Al-Anon members. 

AIS Coordinator

Tasks for this service position are:

1. Plan the AIS meeting (ideally 3 to 4 times a year). Set date and time, choose and make reservations for/arrange meeting place or zoom link, create an agenda (with input from others), invite members and GR's to the AIS meetings via email, chair the meeting in-person. Keep the email list up to date.

2. Distribute information (e.g. from Dutch Al-Anon, AA, conventions) to the Group Representatives and maintain / build the relationship with afore-mentioned parties. All this can be done via email.

3. Co-sign the bank account with the AIS treasurer (For joint oversight of the account and make transactions if the treasurer is unable to.)

AIS Webmaster

Tasks for this service position are:

1. Check and reply to incoming emails and questions from newcomers and Al-Anon members, new in the region.

2. Keep the website up-to-date (meeting info changes, upcoming conventions, literature updates) 

3. Attend AIS meetings (held 3 - 4 times per year, currently online)

4. If requested by the Dutch Al-Anon liaison or Public Outreach liaison, forward emails from Dutch Al-Anon together with the minutes from business meetings or give them access to the account. 

Both service positions are to be filled for a period of 3 years. However, if you are interested but cannot commit to 3 years, please still let us know.  

For enquiries, please email alanonnetherlands@gmail.com