District One report to Spring Assembly 2012

District One last met Saturday March 24, 2012. The meeting was hosted by One Day at a Time AFG in Hendersonville at the First Baptist Church Annex. The gathering started with lunch and fellowship. For the 12:30 program, District Representative (DR) and Alternate DR responsibilities were reviewed in preparation for fall elections for the 2013–2015 term. Fifteen groups were represented. Future meetings will be June 23 hosted by Saluda AFG at the Saluda Center, 64 Greenville St., Saluda; September 8 election meeting hosted by the Waynesville AFG at Grace Episcopal Church, 394 Haywood Rd., Waynesville. Several District 1 members who attended the 2012 Area convention said it was a phenomenal experience and a great location. Cynthia volunteered to serve as convention chair for District 1 to act as a district cheerleader for the Feb. 22–24, 2013, convention in Winston-Salem. All known Al-Anon groups in the District One area of service are now registered with WSO. Several district officers have generic e-mail addresses. District representation at AWSC was discussed. Discussion will continue June 23 after GRs have discussed the matter with groups. Jesse MacW., Cynthia, and other members staffed a literature table at the North Carolina Association of Addiction and Prevention Professionals Spring Conference, April 18–20 at the Crowne Plaza Resort in Asheville. District One funds provided literature Major changes have been made in the District One phone service for 800-286-1326, and Jamie has volunteered to serve as volunteer coordinator. Email district1phonevolunteer@gmail.com. We heard a report on the Asheville Peace of Mind Alateen group, and on the annual recertifications for AMIAS (Al-Anon Members Involved in Alateen Service). Email Neil at district1alateen@gmail.com. We agreed to do a District Inventory at the June 23 meeting. Jewel, Sarah, and Marie volunteered to work on this. Jesse, Ellen, and others who have been involved in starting new groups discussed that process. Groups represented reported on their activities. Thomas Rightmyer district1dr@gmail.com