Start a Region

Information about starting a region is included in the Nar-Anon Guide to Local Services section called “Regional Services.” Guide to Local Services (GLS) can be found on the Service Literature page.

“The region is comprised of areas located within its geographic boundaries. Approval for the formation of a region rests solely with the groups within the proposed region. There may be multiple regions established in a state, province, or country. The region supports areas and groups by providing opportunities for them to communicate with each other, acting on behalf of their common interest, and encouraging the growth of the fellowship. The structure consists of the regional service committee (RSC) and the regional service assembly (hereafter assembly).”

Once a region is formed, please notify the World Service Office by using the start/update-region form on the world service website.

Regional Service Committee (RSC)

“The RSC’s purpose is to plan for the general improvement of groups and areas by holding regular business meetings, and to conduct assemblies..” @

Additional information about the RSC is found in the section called “RSC Policies and Procedure.”

“Spiritual Guidance of the RSC”

“The region shall be guided by the principles of unity, group conscience, and the spiritual nature of our fellowship.” @

“Compliance of the RSC”

“In all of its actions the region shall comply with the following:

• The Twelve Traditions

• The Twelve Concepts of Service

• The NFG Guides to Local and World Services

• A current edition of parliamentary procedures (Robert’s Rules of Order)

• Past region motions” @

World Service Conference

Regions are asked to send a Delegate to each World Service Conference.

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