Job Description: World Service Delegate

 

Purpose:

The Delegate is the primary communication link between Area 81 groups and the World Service Office.

The Delegate is an Al-Anon member elected by Group Representatives at the Area Assembly.  He/she represents all groups in Area 81 at the annual World Service Conference (WSC) in April of each year. through a yearly report at Area World Service Committee meeting (AWSCM) and Assembly.

 

Qualifications:

  • Completed a term as District Representative
  • Computer skills
  • Good knowledge of traditions and concepts
  • Familiar with Al-Anon’s Service Manual
  • Able to travel to WSC, AWSCM and Assembly locations

 

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Elected by GR’s for a 3 year term
  • Attends World Service Conference (WSC) at World Service Office (WSO) in Virginia Beach or other appointed locations in April of each year
  • Takes the views of BC/Yukon Area 81 to the WSC on matters affecting the entire fellowship
  • Reports the views and spirit of worldwide Al-Anon back to BC/Yukon area
  • Creates a report outlining the WSC agenda items for the Area 81 Bulletin
  • Presents report from WSC at AWSCM and Assembly
  • Meets with Area Officers & Coordinators in preparation for AWSCM and Assembly
  • Votes at AWSCM (but not Assembly)
  • Acts as a resource to members in BC/Yukon area
  • Passes along information from WSO to officers and coordinators
  • When coordinator position is not filled, acts as communication link from WSO to area.
  • Works on committees as assigned at World Service Conference

 

 

Job Description: Alternate Delegate

 

Purpose:

Provides support to the Delegate and participates as a member of the Area World Service Committee.

 

Qualifications:

  • Active Al-Anon Member
  • Past DR
  • Good knowledge of traditions & concepts
  • Good Leadership skills
  • Computer proficiency
  • Prepared to serve a three year term

 

Role and Responsibilities:

  • Works with the Delegate as much as possible
  • Acquaints himself/herself with the Delegate’s duties in the event the Delegate is unable to fulfill his or her three year term and is prepared to step in to complete it
  • Assists the Chair in duties such as helping produce forms, procedures, agendas,
  • Serves as the Area Forum Coordinator
  • Serves on Area committees when necessary
  • Provides support at AWSCM and Assemblies by facilitating workshops and presentations