CAL Chat

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In Part 6 of 6 (of Episode 1 from "CAL Chat - Deep Dive"), Evelyn and I talk about the next "field trip" for the Delegates to the World Service Office in 2023. To wrap up this episode, she offers some parting words to anyone that isn't quite sure about standing for service.

Show-referenced links from Al-Anon's website:

• Al-Anon's mobile app: https://al-anon.org/mobileapp
• Archive of all the World Service Conference Summaries: https://al-anon.org/for-members/world-service-conference-wsc/world-service-conference-archive

Additional links mentioned:

• Stepping Stones website: https://steppingstones.org
• 1961 Timeline: *The World History Project website I originally used is no longer available as of 2024.* Please use this link instead: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1961

QUOTABLE MOMENT FROM EVELYN:

• "We are all clueless about something in life, because we are all humans."

LITERATURE MENTIONED & RELATED EPISODES:

• "Courage to Change" – Episode 3: part 4 of 4, Episode 5: part 3 of 4, Episode 9: part 1 of 4, Episode 9: part 2 of 4, Episode 13: part 1 of 11, & Episode 13: part 7 of 11
• "First Steps - Al-Anon 35 Years of Beginnings"

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In Part 5 of 6 (of Episode 1 from "CAL Chat - Deep Dive"), we focus on the Delegates' "field trip" to Stepping Stones, the home of Al-Anon's co-founder Lois W. Evelyn describes how the World Service Office was involved and how it felt to go back to the 2022 World Service Conference the very same day.

Show-referenced links from the Stepping Stones' website:

• "Homecoming" video: https://steppingstones.org
• List of books in Lois and Bill W.'s library: https://steppingstones.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/List_of_Books_at_Stepping_Stones.pdf

QUOTABLE MOMENT FROM EVELYN:

• "It is a museum, but it is a house!"

LITERATURE MENTIONED & RELATED EPISODES:

• "Lois Remembers"
• "2022 World Service Conference Summary"

OTHER WAYS TO EXPLORE & CELEBRATE AL-ANON / ALATEEN LITERATURE:

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Continuing the discussion about the "1961 World Service Conference Summary" (P-46) in Part 4 of 6 (of Episode 1 from "CAL Chat - Deep Dive"), I explain how I time traveled as research for this particular show. Evelyn talks about what moved her spiritually and reveals a surprise about the 2022 Conference.

QUOTABLE MOMENT FROM EVELYN:

• "...the whole Conference is a spiritual meeting!"

LITERATURE MENTIONED & RELATED EPISODES:

• "The Forum" (magazine) – Episode 5: part 4 of 4, Episode 6: part 1 of 4, Episode 6: part 2 of 4, Episode 7: part 4 of 5, Episode 10: part 2 of 4, Episode 12: part 4 of 5, & Episode 12: part 5 of 5
• "First Steps - Al-Anon 35 Years of Beginnings"
• "Many Voices, One Journey" – Episode 10: part 4 of 4, Episode 11: part 3 of 4, & Episode 13: part 4 of 11
• "1961 World Service Conference Summary"
• "2022 World Service Conference Summary"

OTHER WAYS TO EXPLORE & CELEBRATE AL-ANON / ALATEEN LITERATURE:

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In Part 3 of 6 (of Episode 1 from "CAL Chat - Deep Dive"), we begin to explore the "1961 World Service Conference Summary" (P-46) and what Evelyn identified with from back then that is still happening in 2022. We discuss why the 2021 and 2022 Conferences were historic and what may lie in Al-Anon's future 60 years from now.

Show-referenced links from Al-Anon's website:

• Online version of the "2022 World Service Conference Summary": https://al-anon.org/pdf/P46-2022-web.pdf
• Archive of all the World Service Conference Summaries: https://al-anon.org/for-members/world-service-conference-wsc/world-service-conference-archive

QUOTABLE MOMENT FROM EVELYN:

• "...we'll survive the most difficult circumstances because of the way the founders of Al-Anon were thinking."

LITERATURE MENTIONED & RELATED EPISODES:

• "The Forum" (magazine) – Episode 5: part 4 of 4, Episode 6: part 1 of 4, Episode 6: part 2 of 4, Episode 7: part 4 of 5, Episode 10: part 2 of 4, Episode 12: part 4 of 5, & Episode 12: part 5 of 5
• "Al-Anon/Alateen Service Manual 2022-2025"
• "1961 World Service Conference Summary"
• "2021 World Service Conference Summary"
• "2022 World Service Conference Summary"

OTHER WAYS TO EXPLORE & CELEBRATE AL-ANON / ALATEEN LITERATURE:

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In Part 2 of 6 (of Episode 1 from "CAL Chat - Deep Dive"), Evelyn describes what she discovered about her Area Delegate position that she didn't know about before she stood for it, how humor can be a spiritual principle when breaking down expectations, and what she would like Al-Anon and Alateen members to know about her position as a Delegate. We also cover how the WSC (World Service Conference) is different from the WSO (World Service Office).

Show-referenced links from Al-Anon's website:

• Online version of the "Al-Anon/Alateen Service Manual 2022-2025": https://al-anon.org/pdf/P2427.pdf
• A brief timeline of Al‑Anon's history: https://al-anon.org/for-members/wso/archives/al-anon-timeline
• Frequently asked questions about Al‑Anon's history: https://al-anon.org/for-members/wso/archives/faq-al-anons-history

QUOTABLE MOMENT FROM EVELYN:

• "Language should not be a barrier to put your name as a Delegate... overcoming that fear is part of our recovery."

LITERATURE MENTIONED & RELATED EPISODES:

• "Hope For Today" – Episode 9: part 2 of 4 & Episode 13: part 7 of 11
• "Al-Anon/Alateen Service Manual 2022-2025"

OTHER WAYS TO EXPLORE & CELEBRATE AL-ANON / ALATEEN LITERATURE:

• Visit my CAL Chat blog - www.calchatblog.com

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• CAL Chat website - www.calchatpodcast.com

What really goes on at an Al-Anon World Service Conference (WSC)? How is the WSC different than the WSO (World Service Office)? What's it like for a Delegate to visit Stepping Stones, the house of Al-Anon's co-founder? Welcome to the very first "CAL Chat - Deep Dive" episode! This spin-off show is where we take a closer look at Al-Anon and Alateen Conference Approved Literature. This episode is in 6 parts and in Part 1, before we dive into the "1961 World Service Conference Summary" (P-46) - which was Al-Anon's first Conference - I introduce Evelyn, an Area Delegate, that has currently attended two Conferences. She compares the experience attending one virtually (in 2021) and in person (in 2022), and how she feels like a Millennial in a Senior's body. I share about my first interaction with the greater Al-Anon organization when I received a "cease and desist" letter.

To see all the World Service Conference Summaries on Al-Anon's website, visit: https://al-anon.org/for-members/world-service-conference-wsc/world-service-conference-archive

QUOTABLE MOMENT FROM EVELYN:

• "I knew that I have to follow something in order to have what I saw in other people."

LITERATURE MENTIONED & RELATED EPISODES:

• "1961 World Service Conference Summary"
• "1967 World Service Conference Summary"

OTHER WAYS TO EXPLORE & CELEBRATE AL-ANON / ALATEEN LITERATURE:

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Diane wraps up the conversation in Episode 13's last part (#11), about the beauty that springs from the book "How Al-Anon Works" (B-32), community-building, and doing outreach / Twelfth Step work. She delivers an emotional "Last Words'' section which leads to an exchange of heartfelt gratitude and I reveal the reason why I'll keep doing this podcast for the rest of my life. 🤗

QUOTABLE MOMENT FROM DIANE:

• "...Al-Anon is a way for us to find our own light..."

LITERATURE MENTIONED & RELATED EPISODES:

• "How Al-Anon Works" – Episode 1: part 1 of 2, Episode 6: part 3 of 4, Episode 10: part 1 of 4, Episode 10: part 2 of 4, Episode 11: part 2 of 4, & Episode 12: part 2 of 5
• "From Survival To Recovery" – Episode 4: part 1 of 2, Episode 4: part 2 of 2, Episode 11: part 1 of 4, Episode 11: part 3 of 4, & Episode 11: part 4 of 4

OTHER WAYS TO EXPLORE & CELEBRATE AL-ANON / ALATEEN LITERATURE:

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• CAL Chat website - www.calchatpodcast.com

Diane mentions (in part 10 of 11 from Episode 13), how this podcast inspires her to try something new (like the audiobook version of "How Al-Anon Works" (eA-22)) and always reminds her that she has choices. She explains how the vision motto "Dream Big" applies to the long-term outreach project she's working on, more virtual recovery avenues we want to explore (especially for outreach purposes), and how a pandemic is similar to recovery.

QUOTABLE MOMENT FROM DIANE:

• "...our experiences lift us up and not hold us down."

LITERATURE MENTIONED & RELATED EPISODES:

• "How Al-Anon Works" (audiobook) – Episode 6: part 3 of 4
• "How Al-Anon Works" – Episode 1: part 1 of 2, Episode 6: part 3 of 4, Episode 10: part 1 of 4, Episode 10: part 2 of 4, Episode 11: part 2 of 4, & Episode 12: part 2 of 5
• "How Al-Anon Works" (electronic book) – Episode 6: part 3 of 4
• "As We Understood" – Episode 6: part 1 of 4, Episode 6: part 2 of 4, & Episode 10: part 2 of 4

OTHER WAYS TO EXPLORE & CELEBRATE AL-ANON / ALATEEN LITERATURE:

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I compare the audiobook of "How Al-Anon Works" (eA-22) to the print version (B-32) in Episode 13's part 9 of 11. A moving story about suicide, Chapter 27's "Finding Reasons To Live," is highlighted because of what it taught me about expectations when listening to the audiobook version. The show wraps with an update given on all Al-Anon audiobooks available. Lastly, for the "2009 World Service Conference Summary," click this link https://al-anon.org/pdf/P46_​2009_web.pdf to check out page 14 that is mentioned in this show.

QUOTABLE MOMENT FROM THE SHOW:

• "...with the audiobook, my heart was more involved with the listening."

LITERATURE MENTIONED & RELATED EPISODES:

• "How Al-Anon Works" (audiobook) – Episode 6: part 3 of 4,
• "How Al-Anon Works" – Episode 1: part 1 of 2, Episode 6: part 3 of 4, Episode 10: part 1 of 4, Episode 10: part 2 of 4, Episode 11: part 2 of 4, & Episode 12: part 2 of 5
• "From Survival To Recovery" – Episode 4: part 1 of 2, Episode 4: part 2 of 2, Episode 11: part 1 of 4, Episode 11: part 3 of 4, & Episode 11: part 4 of 4
• "Courage to Change" (audiobook) – Episode 3: part 4 of 4 & Episode 9: part 2 of 4
• "One Day at a Time" (audiobook)
• "Opening Our Hearts, Transforming Our Losses" (audiobook)
• "2009 World Service Conference Summary"

OTHER WAYS TO EXPLORE & CELEBRATE AL-ANON / ALATEEN LITERATURE:

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