Area 53 AMIAS Recertification Training
2025-05-01 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-05-20 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-25 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-29 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Zoom Meeting, United States
Recertification training for existing East Texas AMIAS, conducted over Zoom. Multiple sessions are available (check the calendar) – you only need to attend ONE.
Before attending the training:

Go to the texas-al-anon.org website
Go to Members, East Texas, AMIAS: password: [REDACTED]
IF you have the Alateen Service e-Manual do not print this again. Print all pages thereafter.
IF this is your first Recertification, print ALL of the pages in this section, and place them in a 3-ring binder.

TO SIGN UP FOR THIS TRAINING: Please contact: Dirk Manuel (Area 53 Alateen Coordinator) : area53aac@gmail.com. A link to the Zoom meeting will be sent to attendees nearer the time.

MAAIZ: Monthly Area 53 AMIAS Interchange on Zoom
2025-05-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-14 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-13 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-14 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-09 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Zoom Meeting, United States
A monthly zoom call for AMIAS in Area 53.
This is an opportunity for Area 53 AMIAS to share ideas, information, and to problem solve.
Second Sunday of the month, from 7-8pm.
Recurring meeting request sent to all AMIAS periodically. Contact area53aac@gmail.com if you haven’t received it.

ETAAA Spring Assembly
2025-05-16 19:00 - 2025-05-18 12:00 | 100 Padre Boulevard, 100 Padre Boulevard, South Padre Island, TX, 78597, United States
Click here for event flyer

Texas West Area Assembly Spring 2025
2025-05-30 15:00 - 2025-06-01 14:00 | MCM Elegante Suites- Abilene, 4250 Ridgmont Drive, Abilene, TX, 79606, United States
Investing in Each Other to Preserve Our Legacy

There will be 2 options for Pre-Registration. Lunch may only be purchased during pre-registration. On-site registration will be available but no lunch options will be available.

Online Pre-Registration is OPEN until 05/20/2025 (payment is due at the time of registration)
Download and Mail in registration form with payment. (Mail in Registrations must be received by May 20th to reserve lunches) English Espanol

ONLINE REGISTRATION:
Register online HERE
Volunteers are still needed. See the options below.
As we get closer to the Assembly, Assembly Reports will be available HERE
Hotel Details below, mention “Texas West Al-Anon” to get our room rate.
It Takes a Village, Volunteers are needed to make every conference work:

Volunteers for the Registration table reach out to District 6.
Volunteers to bring food for hospitality or help out in hospitality reach out to District 7.
The Hispanic Coordinator needs help with translating reports and doing live translation reach out to spowzer@gmail.com.

East Texas (Area 53) New AMIAS Certification Training
2025-06-22 15:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Zoom Meeting, United States
Full certification training for anyone wanting to serve as an AMIAS in East Texas (Area 53). This will be conducted over Zoom.
TO SIGN UP FOR THIS TRAINING: Please contact: Dirk Manuel (Area 53 Alateen Coordinator) : area53aac@gmail.com. A link to the Zoom meeting will be sent to attendees nearer the time.
Before attending the training:

Go to the texas-al-anon.org website
Go to Members, East Texas, AMIAS: password: [REDACTED]
Print ALL of the pages in this section, and place them in a 3-ring binder, for future reference.

Things to note:

The Area will cover the cost of the Background Check.
Area Alateen Coordinator: Dirk Manuel : Area53AAC@gmail.com : 281-685-3527
Area Alateen Process Person: Sylvia Mitchell : txeaappanel64@gmail.com : 361-946-4436

District 4 A Day In Al-Anon
2025-07-26 09:00 - 15:00 | Living Faith Outreach Church, 3700 Deats Road, Dickenson, TX, United States
District 4’s annual fundraiser and day of fellowship this year is titled “Let’s Taco ‘Bout Recovery” Additional details here

East Texas (Area 53) New AMIAS Certification Training
2025-09-07 15:00 - 19:00 | zoom

Fall East Texas Al-Anon / Alateen Fall Assembly 2025
2025-11-07 17:00 - 2025-11-09 12:00
East Texas Fall Assembly in Victoria. For more information: English | Spanish

2026-01-18 15:00 - 19:00 | zoom
Full certification training for anyone wanting to serve as an AMIAS in East Texas (Area 53). This will be conducted over Zoom.
TO SIGN UP FOR THIS TRAINING: Please contact: Dirk Manuel (Area 53 Alateen Coordinator) : area53aac@gmail.com. A link to the Zoom meeting will be sent to attendees nearer the time.
Before attending the training:

Go to the texas-al-anon.org website
Go to Members, East Texas, AMIAS: password: [REDACTED]
Print ALL of the pages in this section, and place them in a 3-ring binder, for future reference.

Things to note:

The Area will cover the cost of the Background Check.
Area Alateen Coordinator: Dirk Manuel : Area53AAC@gmail.com : 281-685-3527
Area Alateen Process Person: Sylvia Mitchell : txeaappanel64@gmail.com : 361-946-4436

East Texas AMIAS Recertification Training
2026-02-22 15:00 - 15:30, 2026-02-25 19:45 - 20:15, 2026-03-01 15:00 - 15:30, 2026-03-04 19:45 - 20:15, 2026-03-15 15:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Zoom Meeting, United States
Offered by Carol Fischer

Before you sign up for a class, please download the necessary pages from the Area 53 East Texas website. Please do not attend a training without them. Have them printed and available before the class.

On : texas-al-anon.org
Go to: Protected: Area 53 (Texas East)
Password : [REDACTED]
Find: AMIAS Resources
Print out:
1. Safety and Behavior Orientation Training Document
2. Safety and Behavior Requirements and AMIAS Application Form
3. Alateen Service e-Manual

Become Familiar with ALL of the Additional Resources
Especially: Mandatory Reporting Requirements (Texas)

Please read this information BEFORE attending the training.

If you wish to attend this session, email Carol at cafischer2020@gmail.com

East Texas AMIAS Recertification
2026-03-08 18:30 - 19:00, 2026-03-24 19:00 - 19:30, 2026-03-29 19:00 - 19:30 | Virtual Zoom Meeting, United States
Offered by Dirk Manuel

Before you sign up for a class, please download the necessary pages from the Area 53 East Texas website. Please do not attend a training without them. Have them printed and available before the class.

On : texas-al-anon.org
Go to: Protected: Area 53 (Texas East)
Password : [REDACTED]
Find: AMIAS Resources
Print out:
1. Safety and Behavior Orientation Training Document
2. Safety and Behavior Requirements and AMIAS Application Form
3. Alateen Service e-Manual

Become Familiar with ALL of the Additional Resources
Especially: Mandatory Reporting Requirements (Texas)

Please read this information BEFORE attending the training.

If you wish to attend this session, email Dirk at area53aac@gmail.com.

East Texas AMIAS Initial Certification Training
2026-03-15 15:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Zoom Meeting, United States
Dirk Manuel will run the full AMIAS Certification Training for anyone interested in becoming an AMIAS (Al-Anon Member In Alateen Service).
Prerequisites:

Must be at least 21 years of age
Must have at least 2 years in Al-Anon (excluding any time in Alateen)
Must be regularly attending Al-Anon meetings / working their program
Must not have been convicted of a felony, or any offences against children
Must not suffer from any mental conditions that could adversely affect the teens

If you are interested, please email Dirk at area53aac@gmail.com to register.

East Texas AMIAS Recertification
2026-03-18 19:45 - 20:15 | Virtual Zoom Meeting, United States
