Online Calendar
Downloadable Schedule
If you need help finding a Zoom meeting, send an email to whatcom.alanon.tech@gmail.com for a complete list of online meetings.

Use this link to get familiar with the program. To maintain anonymity, Zoom meetings will not be posted online. Look for an email. Be sure to update your group GR or CMA with your info.

https://zoom.us/test

https://www.seattle-al-anon.org/may-2020-bits.html

The first question that many members might have is, “What is SSA?” SSA (Summer Seminar Assembly), is one of Washington (WA) Area’s three annual Assemblies. Unlike Pre-Con and Fall Assembly, SSA is a non-voting Assembly. Members come together to hear the WA Area Delegate’s report about what happened at the Al-Anon World Service Conference. It is also an educational opportunity, loaded with workshops aimed to strengthen each member’s knowledge about Al-Anon service.

Coronavirus Closure Updates

 

 

 

 

 

For Entry to any of the following meetings, please email:    Whatcom.Alanon.Tech@gmail.com

 

 

Touchstone Men’s Group – Sunday

Time: 08:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Every week on Sunday

 

 

Blaine Serenity Al-Anon Meeting – Monday

Time: 11:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Every week on Monday

 

 

1st Things 1st Speaker Meeting -Monday

Time: 05:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Every week on Monday

 

Happy Hour – Tuesday

Time: 05:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Every week on Tuesday

 

Care Deeply – Thursday

Time: 05:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Every week on Thursday

 

Sunrise Super Glory Friday Morning Sudden Valley – Friday

Time: 08:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Every week on Friday

 

 

Ferndale Friday AFG

Time: 05:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Every week on Friday

 

 

Sea of Serenity – Saturday

Time: 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Every week on Saturday

The WSO would like to share with you some vital links/resources from al-anon.org that can help you welcome newcomers to your temporary electronic meetings:

Please feel free to share this information with your groups and links of service!

7 Week Series Zoom Workshop

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  • As of this time, all meetings will be suspended due to the Governors Stay Home order. Please look for meetings online through Zoom, Skype, or whatever your group has decided on. The four Zoom meetings available are posted on the Al-Anon D25 secret page. Please contact the district Web Coordinator if you are interested in joining one of these meetings. whatcom.alanon.tech@gmail.com
  • The Area has decided out of an abundance of caution and safety to postpone the Alateen Sponsor Training And Recovery (ASTAR) weekend scheduled for April 17-19.  The Area is looking to hold ASTAR sometime in the fall, and will provide a new date as soon as possible.All 

Electronic and phone meetings are available from the WSO website:

March 12,2020

Hello D25,

As we all know, the virus is sweeping through our state and our county has issued a state of emergency urging people to not gather in groups of more than 10 people. (https://www.whatcomcounty.us/3369/Current-Recommendations-For-Whatcom-Coun)
 
Amid the concerns and public health and safety warnings, many members are looking for guidance on meetings.
 
D25 discussed this evening how we can provide guidance through this pandemic. The below is what we agreed to share with you all.
 
Area sent out an email saying that “While an outside issue, the corona-virus potentially can affect the health and safety of our meetings.” 
 
As per usual, it is up to each group to decide whether to close or stay open. It is up to each member to decide whether to attend a meeting or not. However, we strongly urge groups to heed the county board of health warning, as Tradition one states “Our common welfare should come first; personal progress for the greatest number depends upon unity.” Let us practice this principal in all our affairs, in this case, for the common welfare of our county. 
 
Groups have many options besides meeting in person. Please speak with your group to help ascertain which option works best. Listed below are some of the options:
 
1) Temporarily cancel meetings- 
1a) Consider having 1 or 2 people volunteer to physically show up in case of any newcomers that might arrive. 
1b) Have someone post a sign advertising the closure, possibly listing the district website to point folks in the right direction. 
2) Have the group continue to meet at the regularly scheduled time via video or phone conferencing- such as Zoom (https://zoom.us/) or FreeConferenceCall  (https://www.freeconferencecall.com/)
4) Use electronic meetings 
5) Use phone meetings
6) Meet up with small groups of your Alanon friends for support
7) Use our CAL and The Forum
8) Use the call list from your group
9) Talk to your sponsor. Don’t have one yet? No problem; now is a great time to get one!!! 😄
 
Tip- To keep groups funded during absences or closures, encourage members to send checks to your group treasurer, or consider using Venmo.  (https://venmo.com/)
 
*** Please keep District informed of any group changes by emailing me here. I will make sure the info gets updated on our District and Area websites (http://whatcomafg.org/ and  http://wa-al-anon.org/) 
*** Please send any meeting links or phone numbers & access codes so they can be listed on the website so people can find the meeting!!!
 
PreCon Assembly is coming up April 3rd & 4th. We are not yet sure if it will continue or be cancelled. I will keep you informed as we learn more. 
 
Wash your hands, don’t touch your face, and stay home if you’re sick!!! Let’s all get through this safely and healthily.
 
Stay healthy, Whatcom!!!!! ❤❤❤❤
Your District DR,
Mandy