AREA OFFICERS
Members who meet the following 3 criteria are eligible to serve as Chair: (1) is an active Al-Anon member, (2) is an outgoing or current Area World Service Committee member or former Area World Service Committee member who has remained active in service at the Area level, or otherwise has service experience sufficient to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, and (3) is not also a member of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Service at the World Service level such as a Trustee or Delegate is considered an asset for the requirements of this position.
Chair - Open
The Chair ensures that Area business is conducted at regular intervals, facilitates all Assemblies and Area World Service Committee meetings, and oversees the functions of the Area. The Area Chair should have leadership and organizational ability. He/she must be able to plan an agenda and conduct business meetings in an orderly manner. Communication and cooperation with others are key elements for this position. Additional responsibilities include participation on the RI Alateen Safety Guidelines Committee and serves on the Area Budget Committee. If an Area officer or coordinator resigns or for any reason is unable to serve, the Chair can appoint an interim replacement until an election can be held to fill the vacant position(s).
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Members who meet the following 3 criteria are eligible to serve as Delegate or Alternate Delegate: (1) is an active Al-Anon member, (2) is an outgoing or current Area World Service Committee member or former Area World Service Committee member who has remained active in service at the Area level, and (3) is not also a member of Alcoholics Anonymous.
A past delegate who has served a full three-year term may not succeed him/herself as Delegate or Alternate Delegate, but may be re-elected after an interim three-year term provided, he/she has remained active in service at the Area level.
Delegate - Interim, Cindy B., RI Area 49 Delegate, Panel 64 Email
The Delegate represents the Area at the annual World Service Conference (WSC) and serves as the primary communication link between the World Service Office (WSO) and the Area and Groups within the Area. He/she is a channel through which information and concerns flow from the Groups and Area to WSO, and from WSO back to the Area and Groups. The Delegate monitors and participates in AFG Connects, the WSO’s communication and document sharing tool. At the Spring Assembly, the Delegate provides a comprehensive WSC report to the Area. The Delegate attends the Northeast Regional Delegates Conference (NERD) each year prior to the World Service Conference, to discuss and receive information on Al-Anon issues within the Region. Throughout the term of service, he/she participates on WSO committees, task forces, and/or thought forces, provides Area information to WSO, and responds to requests from WSO. The Delegate is expected to attend each Area World Service Committee meeting, and needs to work well with the Area Chair. He/she is expected to get to know other Delegates and share information on Area issues. As the point person for information of trends and developments in Al-Anon, the Delegate is expected to be proactive in making suggestions to the Area and Groups for constructive changes to further the Al-Anon purpose. The Delegate is encouraged to consider standing for Area Chair at the completion of his/her term. The information learned as Delegate can then be used to support the new Delegate and the Area as a whole.
Alternate Delegate - OPEN
If the Delegate is unable to finish his/her 3-year term, the Alternate Delegate steps in to complete the term as the new Delegate and represents the Area for the remainder of the term at the annual World Service Conference. The Alternate Delegate works along with the Delegate as much as possible in communicating with the groups. He/she can also provide valuable service to the Area by visiting Area groups and districts; assisting Area committees; developing Alateen groups, encouraging Al-Anon members to sponsor them, and setting up Alateen workshops; other responsibilities as assigned by the Area.
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Members who meet the following 3 criteria are eligible to serve as Secretary or Treasurer: (1) is an active Al-Anon member, (2) is an outgoing or current Area World Service Committee member or former Area World Service Committee member who has remained active in service at the Area level, or otherwise has service experience sufficient to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, and (3) is not also a member of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Secretary - Open
The Secretary attends to all regular secretarial work and takes minutes of all Area meetings and Assemblies. These minutes should be sent to the Area World Service Committee members soon after the meeting (within two weeks as a goal) and be recorded in a permanent minutes book to be passed along to a successor. Minutes are also kept in a log at the Area office.
Treasurer - Terry L. Email
The Treasurer is the primary budget officer for the Area and serves on the Area Budget Committee which is charged with preparing an annual budget to be submitted at the Fall Assembly for approval each year. He/she maintains the Area bank account, makes deposits of Area funds, and pays all bills for expenditures approved by the Area World Service Committee. The Area has a checking account with Washington Trust Bank. The Treasurer prepares and maintains the Area Income & Expense Report, the Group Donations Report, and the Area Appeal Report (currently on Excel spreadsheets). The records are kept on a thumb drive, which is passed along to the next Treasurer. Donations are sent to the Area office and are forwarded to the Treasurer by the office volunteers. The Treasurer makes quarterly financial reports to the Area and Assembly. The current Treasurer will be available to answer questions and help the next Treasurer.
Service at the World Service level such as a Trustee or Delegate is considered an asset for the requirements of this position.
Chair - Open
The Chair ensures that Area business is conducted at regular intervals, facilitates all Assemblies and Area World Service Committee meetings, and oversees the functions of the Area. The Area Chair should have leadership and organizational ability. He/she must be able to plan an agenda and conduct business meetings in an orderly manner. Communication and cooperation with others are key elements for this position. Additional responsibilities include participation on the RI Alateen Safety Guidelines Committee and serves on the Area Budget Committee. If an Area officer or coordinator resigns or for any reason is unable to serve, the Chair can appoint an interim replacement until an election can be held to fill the vacant position(s).
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Members who meet the following 3 criteria are eligible to serve as Delegate or Alternate Delegate: (1) is an active Al-Anon member, (2) is an outgoing or current Area World Service Committee member or former Area World Service Committee member who has remained active in service at the Area level, and (3) is not also a member of Alcoholics Anonymous.
A past delegate who has served a full three-year term may not succeed him/herself as Delegate or Alternate Delegate, but may be re-elected after an interim three-year term provided, he/she has remained active in service at the Area level.
Delegate - Interim, Cindy B., RI Area 49 Delegate, Panel 64 Email
The Delegate represents the Area at the annual World Service Conference (WSC) and serves as the primary communication link between the World Service Office (WSO) and the Area and Groups within the Area. He/she is a channel through which information and concerns flow from the Groups and Area to WSO, and from WSO back to the Area and Groups. The Delegate monitors and participates in AFG Connects, the WSO’s communication and document sharing tool. At the Spring Assembly, the Delegate provides a comprehensive WSC report to the Area. The Delegate attends the Northeast Regional Delegates Conference (NERD) each year prior to the World Service Conference, to discuss and receive information on Al-Anon issues within the Region. Throughout the term of service, he/she participates on WSO committees, task forces, and/or thought forces, provides Area information to WSO, and responds to requests from WSO. The Delegate is expected to attend each Area World Service Committee meeting, and needs to work well with the Area Chair. He/she is expected to get to know other Delegates and share information on Area issues. As the point person for information of trends and developments in Al-Anon, the Delegate is expected to be proactive in making suggestions to the Area and Groups for constructive changes to further the Al-Anon purpose. The Delegate is encouraged to consider standing for Area Chair at the completion of his/her term. The information learned as Delegate can then be used to support the new Delegate and the Area as a whole.
Alternate Delegate - OPEN
If the Delegate is unable to finish his/her 3-year term, the Alternate Delegate steps in to complete the term as the new Delegate and represents the Area for the remainder of the term at the annual World Service Conference. The Alternate Delegate works along with the Delegate as much as possible in communicating with the groups. He/she can also provide valuable service to the Area by visiting Area groups and districts; assisting Area committees; developing Alateen groups, encouraging Al-Anon members to sponsor them, and setting up Alateen workshops; other responsibilities as assigned by the Area.
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Members who meet the following 3 criteria are eligible to serve as Secretary or Treasurer: (1) is an active Al-Anon member, (2) is an outgoing or current Area World Service Committee member or former Area World Service Committee member who has remained active in service at the Area level, or otherwise has service experience sufficient to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, and (3) is not also a member of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Secretary - Open
The Secretary attends to all regular secretarial work and takes minutes of all Area meetings and Assemblies. These minutes should be sent to the Area World Service Committee members soon after the meeting (within two weeks as a goal) and be recorded in a permanent minutes book to be passed along to a successor. Minutes are also kept in a log at the Area office.
Treasurer - Terry L. Email
The Treasurer is the primary budget officer for the Area and serves on the Area Budget Committee which is charged with preparing an annual budget to be submitted at the Fall Assembly for approval each year. He/she maintains the Area bank account, makes deposits of Area funds, and pays all bills for expenditures approved by the Area World Service Committee. The Area has a checking account with Washington Trust Bank. The Treasurer prepares and maintains the Area Income & Expense Report, the Group Donations Report, and the Area Appeal Report (currently on Excel spreadsheets). The records are kept on a thumb drive, which is passed along to the next Treasurer. Donations are sent to the Area office and are forwarded to the Treasurer by the office volunteers. The Treasurer makes quarterly financial reports to the Area and Assembly. The current Treasurer will be available to answer questions and help the next Treasurer.