1. WSC Task Force Develop a Script or Workshop to Encourage Discussion about the Difference between Principles and Procedures in Al-Anon

2. Definitions: Procedure – a particular course of action or way of doing something, the established way of carrying on business Principle – a fundamental truth, law, doctrine or motivating force, upon which others are based. In Al-Anon, our principles are found in the three Legacies (Steps, Traditions, and Concepts)

3. Where are our Al-Anon procedures found? Groups at Work World Service Handbook Al-Anon’s Twelve Concepts of Service (the descriptive text) Guidelines World Service Conference Charter

4. What are our procedures? Examples: Election of an Area Delegate Quarterly Appeal Agenda for District Meeting (from G-15) Members Interested in Speaking (G-1)

5. What principles guide these procedures?

6. Election of Area Delegate Rotation of service Concept Three Concept Four Concept Nine Warranty Three More... Principles:

7. Agenda for a business meeting Tradition Four Tradition Nine More... Principles:

8. Quarterly Appeal Letter Principles: Tradition Seven Warranty One More...

9. From G-1 Members Interested in Speaking – Plan What to Say Principles: Step Twelve Tradition Eight Tradition Eleven Tradition Twelve More...

10. How can we encourage our groups, districts, and, Areas to talk about what principles guide our procedures?

11. Some procedures that could be discussed: Membership eligibility Who can start a group? Multiple group memberships and office-holding Recording/Filming Alateen personal Sponsor should not be an Al-Anon member Naming a group Contributions o By individuals o By groups o Al-Anon Service Arms o Al-Anon/Alateen Conventions o A.A. Conferences/Conventions o Outside contributions