Al-Anon
FAMILY GROUPS
Area 24
Maryland and the District of Columbia
Group Representatives, District Representatives
An Introduction to Service
beyond the group level...
"service is my gratitude in motion"
- Forum Magazine March 2026
The Service Manual describes how a Group Representative is elected: see pp. 152-3
This page shows business meetings Group Reps attend, depending on their meeting's location.
Each group should elect a new Group Rep soon! Those GR's will choose a new District Rep (DR) who will represent them at the AWSC (Area Wide Service Conference) on August 29, 2026.
At the October 24, 2026 Fall Assembly, the new GR's will elect our next Delegate to the World Service, plus Area officers. This is how we honor Concept One!
A gathering for current and potential GR's will be hosted by Paul C. in Buckeystown on August 8 from 11-2. Watch for a flyer on the events page!
What is the role of an Alternate Group Rep (AGR)?
AGR's fill in for an indisposed GR. If there is an Area Information Service (AIS) serving their meeting, they may also participate AIS meetings to bring news of events back to the group.
See the Service Manual pp. 67-8, & 152-3.
There are two AIS: Baltimore (-city, -county, Carroll, Howard, Harford, and Cecil counties) and Mid Chesapeake (Anne Arundel, Kent, Queen Anne, Caroline, & Talbot counties); please visit their web sites.
Resources from the World Service Office (WSO) :
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Group Representative (GR) Guidelines (G-11), Service Manual pp. 144-6
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District Representative (DR) Guidelines, Service Manual pp. 147-8
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District Meetings Guidelines, Service Manual p. 158
Resources created by Area 24:
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Of which District is my meeting a part?
The meeting directory and online listings from the Baltimore AIS indicate the District on the meeting's entry, with capital D followed by the District number. Meetings near District boundaries may choose their own District. The boundaries are described here on this website.
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When does my District hold its District Meetings? Listed in the Al-Anoncer, Area 24's quarterly newsletter. You may subscribe and read portions of current and back issues here.
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Area 24 Quick Reference Guide: For Group Reps and others serving in the Area: click here.
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Group Rep Job Description: "Clearly defined service authority" (Concept Ten): link
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District Rep Job Description: link