​“Raffling various articles at meetings or other gatherings is a matter of autonomy but to avoid commercialism in the fellowship, it is suggested that these items relate in some way to our spiritual principles. Items such as Al-Anon or Alateen books, subscriptions to The Forum, or the donated products of the creative efforts of individual members are suggested. In keeping with our principle of self-support we do not solicit or accept items from outside the fellowship.”
Al-Anon/Alateen Service Manual (pg. 107)
​Raffle baskets, usually compiled by AFGs, are suggested to ”relate in some way to our spiritual principles." While the contents include well-known brands, the basket items are not devoted to one brand, therefore not endorsing a particular company or individual business.

For more information or any questions please contact atxataac2023.chair@gmail.com.
Please share this opportunity of service with your groups.
Note: Please no early donations. If you planned on donating early please have a fellow Al-Anon friend bring the donation to the conference. We will be taking donations for wrapping paper, ribbon, and notecards for baskets.
​​PLEASE secure basket with cellophane and attach an identifying label including:
  • Basket name
  • AFG name, city, state
  • List of contents
Example Basket: COFFEE, CHOCOLATE & “COURAGE TO CHANGE” 
​Donated by Experience, Strength, Hope AFG, Big Town, Texas
  • Courage to Change book
  • Serenity Prayer tote bag
  • Coffee mug
  • Breakfast Blend coffee
  • Instant coffee
  • French Vanilla coffee
  • French Vanilla creamer
  • Coffee flavored hard candy
  • Chocolate chip cookies
  • Malted milk balls
  • Dark chocolate bar
  • Chocolate peanut better bar
  • Chocolate peanut better cups
  • Chocolate truffles
  • Chocolate candies
  • Chocolate covered pretzels
​Silent Auction items are suggested to come from “the creative efforts of individual members." Silent Auction item’s approximate value is requested upon donation. Suggestions include but are not limited to:
  • quilts
  • paintings
  • photography
  • pottery/ceramics
  • jewelry
  • sculpture
  • embroidery
  • needlework
  • hand-painted items