AMIAS �Training Module 3

• Alateen Events

Events with Alateen Participation

• District/MAIS local events
• Area Assemblies
• Al-Anon/Alateen Conventions
• A.A. Conventions with Al-Anon participation
• Alateen Conferences

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Alateen Safety

• All events using the Alateen name in the Area must have Safety and Behavioral Requirements that meet or exceed the ASBR

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Who has WSO I.D. Numbers?

• Every Al-Anon member involved in Area level service.
• Group Representative
• District Representative
• Coordinators
• Panel Members

• If you don’t currently have WSO ID #, once you are a Certified AMIAS, you will receive one.

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Certified?

• Current Al-Anon Members Involved in Alateen Service (AMIAS)

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• Inactive AMIAS (certified at one time, but not recertified)

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• Ineligible AMIAS (certified at one time, but removed with WSO advisory)

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• Verification of current AMIAS certification will be obtained by the Area Alateen Process Person (AAPP)

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Having a WSO ID is NOT verification of current status!

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We always…

Keep the focus on Al-Anon principles by working our own program.

At Alateen Events

Implementing Area Alateen Requirements at Events

• Understand the Area requirements and make implementation plans prior to the event

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• Determine required forms spelled out in ASBR
• Ensure 24/7 AMIAS supervision

• Procedures for dealing with:
• Safety/health emergencies
• Behavioral/compliance problems

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Permission Forms

Area Safety and Behavioral Requirements(ASBR) determine when permission forms are necessary

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Events

• Area Alateen Requirements apply to all Al-Anon/Alateen events.
• When parents or guardians bring Alateens to an event, they are responsible for them.
• When Alateens are transported by certified AMIAS, the Alateens must be in the care of certified AMIAS at all times.

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Area 11 �Events

• Alateen Conference

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• Al-Anon/Alateen Convention
• Area Business Meetings
• Participation in A.A. Prepaid Convention

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Al-Anon/Alateen Conventions

• Alateen is a part of Al-Anon Family Groups

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• Alateen participation must adhere to the ASBR

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• Can be a shared recovery experience for all Al-Anon/Alateen members

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• A great opportunity for AMIAS to be of service to Alateen and support the regular Alateen Group Sponsors!

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Area Business Meetings

• Assembly
• Area World Service Committee (AWSC)

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• MUST follow Area Alateen Safety Requirements

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A.A. Conventions with �Al-Anon Participation

• A.A. may invite Al-Anon and Alateen to participate in its conventions or other events.
• Alateen participation must adhere to the ASBR.
• There can be NO Alateen participation if Al-Anon is not invited to participate!
• The A.A. planning committee must agree to adhere to the ASBR, if Alateens are participating.

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Alateen Conferences

• Opportunity for Alateens and AMIAS to enhance their recovery through sharing of ideas, fun, and fellowship.

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• Increased sharing experience with wider Alateen membership.

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Two Types of Alateen Conferences

• Area 11 Alateen Conferences

• Multi-Area and Regional Conferences

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MAC

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Al-Anon/Alateen Resources

• Planning resources:
• Alateen Conferences guideline (G-16)
• Alateen Safety Guidelines (G-34)
• Cooperation between Al-Anon and A.A. guideline (G-3)
• Members Interested in speaking guideline (G-1)
• Al-Anon/Alateen Service Manual (P-24-27)

• Program Resources:
• Conference Approved Literature
• Alateen Talk & Sharing Sheets
• The Forum
• Area and WSO websites
• Alateen Service e-Manual

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ENJOY