DEFINITIONS in AL-ANON and ALATEEN

Do you ever wonder what all those acronyms in Al-Anon stand for or what the duties are of our "Reps"? Here is a reference list to help you out.

AIS – Al-Anon Information Services

DR – District Representative – works with the groups, voice of the district at AWSC

WSC – World Service Conference

WSO – World Service Organization

AWSC – Area World Service Conference

AAPP – Alateen Area Processing Person

KBDM - Knowledge Based Decision Making

District Representative – voice of the group in a district at AWSC – represents the Group Reps from each group. Votes at the AWSC conference along with AIS and Alateen Coordinator.

AIS Representative – Connects AWSC with District. Information pipeline to the District; Votes at AWSC on agenda items for the General Assembly.

Alateen Coorinator – Similar to District Rep, but for all Alateens in the district.