Alcoholics Anonymous

December 2023 Area Assembly (In Person & ZOOM)
2023-12-10 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Hickory Point Township Hall, 2335 W. Mound Rd., Decatur, 62522, United States
Area 21 Quarterly Hybrid AssemblySunday December 10, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PMHosted by District 11In PersonHickory Point Township Hall2335 W. Mound Rd.Decatur, IL 62526Or On-LineZoom Meeting ID: 889 8949 4288Passcode: [REDACTED] Admission and Free Breakfast!Lunch will be $10.Eggs biscuits and gravy!Lunch will be $10.Pulled pork, Chicken & noodlesCheesy potatoes and green beans.

AccommodationsHampton Inn 1429 Hickory Point Dr. Forsyth IL 217-877-5577

PRE ASSEMBLY POTLUCK
2023-12-09 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | The Church (Formerly Unity Church), 317 W Decatur St., Decatur, IL, 62522, United States
PRE ASSEMBLY POTLUCK AND SPEAKER MEETINGSPEAKER AT 6:00 PM MANDY V. POTLUCK TO FOLLOW

Corrections Workshop
2023-12-02 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Easy Does It Club, 514 North Walnut Stree, Springfield, Illinois, 62702, United States
Speakers & PanelsApplications will be available.We also need people who can write letters to inmates who want to do service without going behind the walls.For more information contact Leo Stork @ 217/652-8370

East Central Regional Forum In-Person
2023-11-17 08:00 - 2023-11-19 17:00 (America/Chicago) | The DoubleTree by Hilton Independence, 6200 Quarry Ln, Independence, OH, 44131, United States
Registration Begins August 18,2023 aa.org

Regional Forums are hosted by the A.A. General Service Board and “open” to all A.A. members or to anyone interested in A.A. Regional Forums are designed to enhance communication and participation between A.A. members, the General Service Board, and staff and directors from the General Service Office and AA Grapevine.Your East Central Regional Trustee will moderate the event. You will also hear from General Service Office Staff Members, the General Manager, General Service Board Trustees, AA Grapevine Inc. Publisher and Staff, A.A. World Services, Inc. Director, your region’s Delegates, and past trustees.There will be presentations, workshops, panels, and more. There will also be sharing sessions that will allow you to comment and ask questions of the board and staff. A sample program is posted on aa.org under the Regional Forums tab.

The event will take place on Friday from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.,Saturday from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.Registration is FREE and will open online at www.aa.org on August 18,2023.All registration information is confidential and will not be used for anything except communicating about the event and sending the digital Final Report.The Doubletree by Hilton6200 Quarry Ln, Independence, OH, 44131Phone: (866) 568-0896Hotel reservations: Last day to book November 3rdRate: Double Occupancy, $119 per night US or CanadianTo receive the group rate, reference the event.

2023 National Corrections Conference (In person or ZOOM)
2023-11-10 08:00 - 2023-11-12 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Embassy Suites by Hilton Oklahoma City Northwest, 3233 Northwest Expy,, Oklahoma City, OK, 73112, United States
6th Annual National Corrections ConferenceNov. 10-12, 2023 Oklahoma City, OklahomaThe purpose of this weekend is for A.A. members interested in corrections to cometogether, share experience, exchange information and hear from other trusted servants.

We Hope to inspire A.A. members everywhere to get involved in this important and rewarding service.Speaker: Bob D. Las VegasThe Location will be:Embassy Suites by Hilton Oklahoma City Northwest3233 Northwest Expy Oklahoma City, Ok 73112 (405) 842-6633Registration – $35 / Scholarship – $35 / Zoom – $20 /Saturday Lunch – $ 25 /Unlimited Coffee / Ice Cream Social – $15 / Banquet – $49

REGISTER ONLINEhttps://nationalcorrectionsconference.org/register

September 2023 Area Assembly (In Person & ZOOM)
2023-09-10 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Quincy Senior & Family Resource Center, 639 York Street, Quincy, IL, 62301, United States
Registration begins at 8 AM, Assembly begins at 9 AM

Zoom Info:Meeting ID: 889 8949 4288Passcode: [REDACTED]

Continental breakfast and beverages providedCatered Lunch: $12Registration Opens at 8am ~ Assembly Begins at 9amContinental Breakfast & Drinks Will Be ProvidedCatered Lunch ~ $15.00 per PersonChicken/Pork Loin, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans & Salad

Lodging (night of Sept. 9)Micro Inn & Suites by Wyndham Quincy200 3rd Street Quincy, IL 62301217-919-0061reserve by August 11 to get the discounted rate of $80/night + taxuse code D5 Assembly to get discounted rate

Pre-Assembly Carry In & Speaker Mtg. (In Person)
2023-09-09 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Central Baptist Church, 321 N. 7th Street, Quincy, IL, 62301, United States
Pre-Assembly Carry-In & Speaker MeetingSaturday, September 9th, 6pmCentral Baptist Church ~ 321 N 7th St, Quincy Il 62301Guest Speaker: Jodi B from Wayne City, Il

BRIDGING THE GAP WORKSHOP WEEKEND
2023-09-08 08:00 - 2023-09-10 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Sheraton North Huston, 15700 John F. Kennedy Rd., Huston, Texas, 77032, United States
The Annual Bridging the Gap Workshop Weekend consists ofpresentations, discussions, shared experiences, and breakoutsessions on BTG topics. Go to btgww.org for online registrationand more information about Bridging the Gap and the workshop

National Technology Workshop
2023-09-08 08:00 - 2023-09-10 17:00 (America/Chicago) | NTW VA, WINCHESTER, VA, 22601, United States
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The 2023 NAATW Workshop committee is excited to present an immersive experience in-person at the Shenandoah University, Winchester, VA and online via Zoom

In-Person or On Zoom

Theme: Solving, Sharing and Scaling Solutions

The workshop will kick off at 5 p.m. on Friday Eastern time and ends mid afternoon on Sunday – plan your travel accordingly

The Workshop is an annual event where those interested in using technology in service to Alcoholics Anonymous gather to share experience. It provides a place to share ideas, connect with other A.A.s interested in technology, and bring these ideas back to our respective local areas. Sessions are suggested and presented by our members who submit ideas for sessions.

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National A.A. Archives Workshop of the U.S. and Canada
2023-09-07 08:00 - 2023-09-10 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Holiday Inn Sudbury, 1696 Regent St, Greater Sudbury, ON, P3E 3Z8, Canada
Area 84 Hosts The 2023 NAAAWHoliday Inn, Sudbury Ontario (Canada)

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NAAAW Home – National A.A. Archives Workshop

63rd ICYPAA Conference 2023!
2023-09-01 12:00 - 2023-09-04 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Francisco Marriott Marquis, 780 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
What is ICYPAA?

International Conference of Young People in Alcoholics Anonymous

ICYPAA was founded in 1958 for the purpose of providing a setting for an annual celebration of sobriety among young people in Alcoholics Anonymous. It’s a weekend event that occurs once per year and consists of panels, workshops, and speaker meetings where recovering alcoholics can share their experience about getting and staying sober. Attendees of all ages come from across the globe to experience this truly remarkable gathering.

The 63rd ICYPAA Conference | Icypaa

2023 Illinois State Conference (In Person)
2023-08-18 18:00 - 2023-08-20 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, 1800 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg, IL, 60173, United States
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Hosted by Area 19

To register, download and complete the flyer (above) or go the conference website (below)For hotel reservations, contact the hotel (information below)

31st ANNUAL BRIDGING THE GAP WORKSHOP WEEKEND
2023-08-14 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)

Corrections Chairs Meeting (ZOOM)
2023-07-19 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-06-21 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-04-19 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)
Get information from your Area Corrections Co-Chairs and meet up with others who are helping to carry the A.A. message into correctional facilities in other districts!
If you have Zoom software installed on your computer, tablet or smartphone, use the following link beginning at 6:20PM CST
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89840864892?pwd=[REDACTED]
Or, go to Zoom.com, click on Join a Meeting and enter the Meeting ID: 898 4086 4892 and Passcode: [REDACTED]
Touchtone phone (audio only): dial 1-312-626-6799 or 1-309-205-3325
When prompted, enter Meeting ID: 898 4086 4892 and Passcode: [REDACTED]

73rd GSC Delegate Report On Zoom
2023-07-12 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-06-20 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Zoom, IL, United States
73rd GSC Delegate Report
Meeting ID: 878 6970 6319Passcode: [REDACTED]
From your Delegate Tom H.

SPRINGFIELD YPAA EVENT
2023-06-24 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Unity Church Hall, 417 E Cordelia St., Springfield, IL, 62703, United States
FIELDYPAA – SPRINGFIELD YPAA PRESENTSLET’S “TACO” BOUT HELPING OTHERSSPEAKER PANELTACO BAR50/50 RAFFLEPINATA$5 SUGGESTED DONATIONSATURDAY JUNE 24TH NOON TO 3:00PMUNITY CHURCH HALL417 E CORDELIA ST.SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703EMAIL: fieldypaa@gmail.com

Indiana State Conference / East Central Regional Conference
2023-06-23 08:00 - 2023-06-25 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Century Center, 120 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
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73rd GSC Delegate Report (ZOOM)
2023-06-17 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom, IL, United States
73rd GSC Delegate Report (Tom H).
If you have Zoom software installed on your computer, tablet or smartphone, click on the link below at 3:20 CST
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87869706319?pwd=[REDACTED]
or enter the information below when prompted.
Meeting ID: 878 6970 6319
Passcode: [REDACTED]

June 2023 Area Assembly (In Person or ZOOM)
2023-06-04 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Moose Lodge Bloomington, IL, 614 Iaa Dr, Bloomington, IL, 61701, United States
June23AssemblyFlyer
LOCATION: Bloomington Moose Lodge 745
614 IAA Drive; Bloomington, Illinois 61701
REGISTRATION: 8 AM / Continental Breakfast / Assembly 9 AM
Lunch 12:00 $15.00 (cash or check)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88989494288?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 889 8949 4288
Passcode: [REDACTED]
One tap mobile
+13092053325,,88989494288#,,,,*[REDACTED]# US
Accommodations: Best Western Plus Hampton Inn and Suites 604 1/2 IAA Dr 320 South
Towanda Avenue Bloomington, Illinois Normal, Illinois
1-309-808-0628 1-309-452-8900
Pre-Assembly
Saturday Festivities: Saturday Night Speaker Meeting
Cedar Lake Fellowship, 401 E. Empire, Bloomington, IL
Pizza at 7:45pm
Speaker at 8:15pm
Speaker, Tom H from Makanda, IL
For more information, please contact: Patti D 1-407-791-1999

Pre-Assembly Fellowship
2023-06-03 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Cedar Lake Fellowship, 401 E. Empire, Bloomington, IL, 61701, United States
Saturday Festivities: Saturday Night Speaker Meeting
Cedar Lake Fellowship, 401 E. Empire, Bloomington, IL
Pizza at 7:45pm
Speaker at 8:15pm
Speaker, Tom H from Makanda, IL

General Service Conference
2023-04-22 08:00 - 2023-04-29 17:00 (America/Chicago)

Area 21 Sharing Session (ZOOM)
2023-04-08 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86132246577?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: Meeting ID: 861 3224 6577 Passcode: [REDACTED]
Touchtone phone (audio only):
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 309 205 3325 US
ZOOM ID: 861 3224 6577 Passcode: [REDACTED]

2023 Pre GSC Workshop In-Person. Hybrid session at 1:00 pm
2023-04-01 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | St. Nicholas Catholic Church Spirituality Center, 625 St. Nicholas Drive, O'Fallon, IL, 62229, United States
DISCUSS PROPOSED AGENDA
ITEMS PROVIDE YOUR FEEDBACK
PREPARE THE DELEGATE FOR THIS YEAR’S GENERAL SERVICE CONFERENCE

Pre-GSC Flyer rev 2023-03-27

Afternoon Session Hybrid 1:00 PM

ID: 879 6695 4195 Passcode: [REDACTED]

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87966954195?pwd=[REDACTED]

DISTRICT 6 SERVICE WORKSHOP IN-PERSON & ZOOM
2023-03-25 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Hilltop, 115 S. Western Ave., Peoria, IL, 61604, United States
March 25 2023 Service Workshop
Zoom ID 848 2099 0263 Passcode: [REDACTED]
PANEL DISCUSSION:
Corrections
INFORMATION ON SERVICE STRUCTURE:
Chairing Meetings Bridging the Gap Literature Temporary Sponsorship Volunteer Sign-up
BENEFITING:
Sobriety through 12 Step Work

What is a GSR? 1 –1:30 pm
Treatment Committee 1:30-2:00pm
PI/CPC * Grapevine* Literature Committee’s 2 -2:20pm
Break 2:20-2:30pm
Area 21 Corrections Speaker –2:30-3:30pm
Q&A 3:30-4:00pm

Pre GSC Workshop CPC and Public Information Agenda Items Mtg. (ZOOM)
2023-03-22 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
If you have Zoom software installed on your computer, tablet or smartphone, use the following link beginning at 6:50PM CST on March 22
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88303512399?pwd=[REDACTED]
Or, go to Zoom.com, click on Join a Meeting and enter the Meeting ID: 883 0351 2399 and Passcode: [REDACTED]
Touchtone phone (audio only): dial 1-312-626-6799 or 1-309-205-3325
When prompted, enter Meeting ID: 883 0351 2399 and Passcode: [REDACTED]
Looking for the GSC Agenda items and backgrounds? Go to the link to download them:
Area 21: General Service Conference Information

Pre GSC Workshop Finance and International Conventions / Regional Forums Agenda Items Mtg. (ZOOM)
2023-03-21 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
If you have Zoom software installed on your computer, tablet or smartphone, use the following link beginning at 6:50PM CST on March 21
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83600564187?pwd=[REDACTED]
Or, go to Zoom.com, click on Join a Meeting and enter the Meeting ID: 836 0056 4187 and Passcode: [REDACTED]
Touchtone phone (audio only): dial 1-312-626-6799 or 1-309-205-3325
When prompted, enter Meeting ID: 836 0056 4187 and Passcode: [REDACTED]
Looking for the GSC Agenda items and backgrounds? Go to the link to download them:
Area 21: General Service Conference Information

Pre GSC Workshop Grapevine & LaVina Agenda Items Mtg. (ZOOM)
2023-03-18 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
If you have Zoom software installed on your computer, tablet or smartphone, use the following link beginning at 12:50PM CST on March 18
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87036350660?pwd=[REDACTED]
Or, go to Zoom.com, click on Join a Meeting and enter the Meeting ID: 870 3635 0660 and Passcode: [REDACTED]
Touchtone phone (audio only): dial 1-312-626-6799 or 1-309-205-3325
When prompted, enter Meeting ID: 870 3635 0660 and Passcode: [REDACTED]
Looking for the GSC Agenda items and backgrounds? Go to the link to download them:
Area 21: General Service Conference Information
