New Meeting Software Will Delete All Meetings
All Meetings will be Deleted on February 28th, 2021 on the: Website The Meeting Guide (Chair) AppThe printable meeting lists found online (more…)
7th Tradition for Zoom Meetings?
Why collect 7th Tradition for an online meeting? Our regular meeting locations still have operating expenses. Our meetings facilities may rely on our regular rent to help pay their rent, utilities, and employees.Meeting supplies will still be needed when our meetings reopen. Coffee, paper products, literature, refreshments, and after an extended closure, we may experience a large influx of people who are motivated to re-join the fellowship in person. PLEASE PASS THIS ON AND DISCUSS 7TH TRADITION WITH YOUR GROUPS. WE CANNOT LET AA FAIL DUE TO LACK OF FUNDS! What is the value of your sobriety? Gratitude, expressed through contributions, reaches the still suffering alcoholic! -All the facilities that have allowed AA meetings to function in the past, still have operating expenses and we should endeavor to keep good relationships with ALL of them.…
Alano Club of Joliet Update
Members & Friends, There has been a few inquiries about the re-opening of the Alano Club of Joliet, and with the Governor’s new “Restore Illinois” 5-Phase Plan, this is a note to keep you updated.For clarification, we are still closed until our Region / sub-region [Northeast / 7] is moved into ‘Phase 3’ by State directive, and even then it will be a ‘limited’ re-opening.[according to current Phase 3 guidelines, and/or unless the State ‘upgrades’ the Phases, giving us wider latitude].It is still early in the month, with much uncertainty & many mixed messages - and as the official document states, "This is an initial framework that will likely be updated as research and science develop and as the potential for treatments or vaccines is realized."So it will probably be…
What is Al-Anon and Al-Ateen?
Al-Anon is a unique fellowship that unites members of different backgrounds, races, and walks of life in an inspiring endeavor: helping themselves and others to lead purposeful, useful lives by overcoming the frustration and helplessness caused by close association with an alcoholic. Alateen (Al-Anon for younger members) is a vital part of Al-Anon Family Groups. Young people seeking help with problems that arise when alcoholism afflicts a parent, another close relative, or a friend meet to exchange experiences and to gain an understanding of themselves and the alcoholic. The best place to learn how Al-Anon/Alateen works is at a meeting. You want more resources you say?
Service Conference Workshop POSTPONED
Our Delegate recently received news that the General Service Conference itself is being postponed until late spring/early summer. Consequently, it has been decided to postpone our April 4th Pre-General Service Conference Virtual Workshop until further notice. There will be no event on April 4th. Please spread the news far and wide. Why rush a good thing? This delay allows groups, districts, and area chairs an opportunity for more time to meet, discuss and consider the input they’ll bring to the workshop. We encourage you to make the most of this time to prepare. Area standing committee chairs will have access to Zoom accounts until April 23rd to allow district officers, committee chairs, GSRs and members to come together to discuss, as needed. We will publish a new date and agenda within this week. Thank you…
Grapevine & La Viña (en Español) are Here to Help
Due to the current changing health situation, many AA meetings across the U.S. and Canada are finding it safer to close. To help members during this time, we are giving everyone free access to all of our 2020 Grapevine and La Viña issues. (The audio to Grapevine’s stories will be available as well, so people can listen to the stories if they like.) Please share with your fellows. We have also included a link to our Youtube channel with some original audio stories as well as other important information. To enter, visit: www.aagrapevine.org/we-are-here-to-help There are English and Spanish translations available
CDC Recommendations for COVID-19 Prevention
The CDC has put together a full list of preventative measure that we can all take in order to reduce putting ourselves or others at risk for the Coronavirus. Click the image below for more information.
Alano Club of Joliet will be closing at 9pm Today until March 31st, 2020
ALL meetings, events, and gathers will be cancelled in order to follow government direction. Updates will be given as the situation progresses.