Sober Events and Service Opportunities!
Here's a list of A.A.-related events coming soon to our area, as well as the latest local AA service opportunities!
Sober Events (Near and Far):
Five Corners Convention - Miner, MO
Tuesday, February 17–18, 2012
It's a tradition around these parts! Come join your fellow AAs from
five states: Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Missouri for
the 31st Five Corners Convention in the new Miner Convention Center!
And the best part is that
IT's FREE!
What: Five Corners Convention
When: Friday–Saturday, February 21, 2012
Convention Website
Potluck and Speaker Meeting - West Frankfort,
IL
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
The members of the GOYA Group of Alcoholics Anonymous invite you to
come enjoy the food and fellowship of their February Potluck/Speaker
Meeting! It's always a good time, and they want you to be sure to come.
What: GOYA Group Potluck/AA Speaker Meeting
When: Tuesday, February 21, 2012
6:30 p.m. Potluck (bring a dish to
share if you can)
7:30 p.m. - AA Speaker Meeting
Where: St. Paul's Lutheran Church
1 West Frankfort Plaza, West Frankfort, IL map
36th Annual Springtime in the Ozarks - Eureka Springs, MO
Thursday – Sunday, April 19–22 2012
Check out this wonderful convention in the quaint, Victorian village of
Eureka Springs, Missouri. Nestled between Table Rock and Beaver Lakes,
this event takes place at the peak time for dogwood blooms! It's worth
the trip!
Check out their Website
Check out their Location
District 17 Service Opportunities:
Southern Illinois Area 21 Assembly - Mt. Vernon,
IL
Sunday, March 11, 2012
All Area 21 GSRs, DCMs, and Area Committee Members will gather for
this important business session in nearby Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Please
make sure your group's voice is heard.
What: Southern Illinois Area 21 Assembly
When: Sunday, March 11, 2012 beginning at 9:00 a.m. (registration opens at 7:30 a.m.)
Where: Mt. Vernon Holiday Inn
222 Potomac Boulevard
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
mapRegistration and Lunch: $15
Saturday Night Meeting: Primary Purpose Group
Prince of Peace
Lutheran Church
3205 Broadway Street, Mt. Vernon, IL map
More Info: (618) 315-7661
District Meeting - Marion,
IL
Sunday, March 25, 2012
If you are a GSR for your group, please come and make your group's vote
count at the next District Meeting! And if you're a member of AA and
want to see how it all works, this is a great opportunity to observe!
All AA members welcome.
What: District 17 Business Meeting
When: Sunday, March 25, 2012 at 1:00 p.m.
Where: Community Room (near Target store)
Illinois Star Centre Mall, 3000 West DeYoung Street, Marion, IL map
Carry the message to young people - Our
district has the awesome opportunity to share our experience, strength,
and hope with the young people at the Gateway treatment center in
Carbondale, Illinois on the second Thursday of each month from 6:00 to
7:00 pm with the outpatient group. If you're in recovery in Alcoholics
Anonymous and would like to come along, please call (618) 922-4768.
Public Information Opportunities -
District 17 has many opportunities awaiting for someone who may be
interested in Public Information service work. Please call (618)
922-4768 if you would like to become active in helping to spread the
good news to the alcoholics who still suffer!