AREA GROUP RECORDS COORDINATOR
Greetings!
I am beyond humbled to have been given the opportunity to be the Panel 58 Area Group Records Coordinator. I am following in some very big footprints. I can’t thank the previous Coordinator enough for working to set up the process I have stepped into.
As some of you may know Al-Anon's World Service Office (WSO) went to electronic updating for meetings in 2018. It was a roll out for them as well as Area 9 - most of the glitches have been rectified.
I am beyond humbled to have been given the opportunity to be the Panel 58 Area Group Records Coordinator. I am following in some very big footprints. I can’t thank the previous Coordinator enough for working to set up the process I have stepped into.
As some of you may know Al-Anon's World Service Office (WSO) went to electronic updating for meetings in 2018. It was a roll out for them as well as Area 9 - most of the glitches have been rectified.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q1: Why is editing of Group Records Lists by District Group Records chairs not allowed?
A1: If the list is edited locally and not submitted thru WSO, it creates double work (I still will get updates from WSO if I enter it) and I may miss something given the number of meetings in Area 9.
Q2: Can a group change its named retain its WSO #?
A2: Yes
Q3: Do I need to know the group's WSO number to make the change?
A3: It helps. Submitting the most complete and accurate information speeds the change process. But it can be done without it - you will need to know the meeting name, zip code, city and District for the meeting.
Q4: Do I need to know the WSO # for the Current Mailing Address (CMA) or Group Representative (GR) change?
A4: No. It can be located by me online after the data is submitted.
Q5: Who should Alateen changes be submitted to?
A5: Alateen changes are to be submitted on GR-3 Forms to our Area Alateen Process Person. Please do not send them to me as I am not authorized to make any Alateen changes.
Q6: What Area are we in?
A6: Florida North - not Alabama or Georgia.
Q1: Why is editing of Group Records Lists by District Group Records chairs not allowed?
A1: If the list is edited locally and not submitted thru WSO, it creates double work (I still will get updates from WSO if I enter it) and I may miss something given the number of meetings in Area 9.
Q2: Can a group change its named retain its WSO #?
A2: Yes
Q3: Do I need to know the group's WSO number to make the change?
A3: It helps. Submitting the most complete and accurate information speeds the change process. But it can be done without it - you will need to know the meeting name, zip code, city and District for the meeting.
Q4: Do I need to know the WSO # for the Current Mailing Address (CMA) or Group Representative (GR) change?
A4: No. It can be located by me online after the data is submitted.
Q5: Who should Alateen changes be submitted to?
A5: Alateen changes are to be submitted on GR-3 Forms to our Area Alateen Process Person. Please do not send them to me as I am not authorized to make any Alateen changes.
Q6: What Area are we in?
A6: Florida North - not Alabama or Georgia.
Group Records Video Tutorial:
Click on the button below for an instructional video that walks you though the following...
Click on the button below for an instructional video that walks you though the following...
- How to register a new Al-Anon group
- How to make a change to an existing Al-Anon group
- How to access the Annual Update Instructions for an existing Al-Anon group
Goals for Panel 58:
Hugs
Yours in Service,
Sue M.
- Continue to work with local District Group Records Chairs to help maintain the most accurate meeting list on the WSO website. Having the most up-to-date data ensures those trying to find us that will never be without help and hope.
- Continue and encourage on-line registration for Area Assembly. This enables us to streamline the registration process onsite, order the proper amount of meals and meet our hotel obligations.
- Given the onsite registrations and request for meals at the Fall Assembly 2018 - I will continue to keep meal tickets available for sale - in accordance with our Area Chairperson (and hotel policy). It is always better to pre-register on-line as the policy on walk in - onsite meal purchase is subject to the hotel.
Hugs
Yours in Service,
Sue M.