
Due to concerns over the Coronavirus, the Mini-Conference has been cancelled.
About the
Mini-Conference
The Area 53 Mini-Conference is an opportunity for GSRs, DCMs, service committee members and interested AAs to shape the Area conscience and learn more about the issues being addressed at the General Service Conference coming up in April in New York.
Mimicking the General Service Conference structure as much as possible, attendees each become “delegates” to the mini-conference. They are assigned to committees, where they discuss and vote on the same topics being addressed at the Conference. Committees then present a summary of their discussions and votes to the broader group to better inform our delegate as he/she prepares to represent us in New York. On Saturday night, GSO staff members will share their experience, strength and hope with mini-conference attendees.
The Area 53 Mini-Conference also provides an excellent opportunity to share with others involved in service and learn more about the various ways Area 53 helps carry the message to the still suffering alcoholic.
2020 Mini-Conference Program
Friday, March 13
3:00 pm
Registration & Check-In
2nd Level
Welcome to the Mini-Conference!
3:00 pm
Hospitality Room Open
Rooms 112 & 212
Locate the Hospitality Room and join others for fellowship and snacks.
4:00 pm
Workshop
Ballroom | Group Services Committee
GSR School
Learn what a General Service Representative is and the role of the GSR in your Group and A.A.
5:30 pm
Dinner
Parlors
Pre-paid conference dinner
7:00 pm
Mini-Conference Opens
Ballroom
East Central Regional Trustee Report: Mark E., East Central Regional Trustee, Chesapeake, OH
GSO Report: Patrick C., GSO Conference Coordinator, New York, NY
8:00 pm
Meet and Greet
Introduction of Committee Chairs
Take a few minutes to meet your Committee Members.
8:15 pm
Friday Night Speaker
Joel K., Woodsfield, OH
Saturday, March 14
6:30 am
Hospitality Room Opens
Rooms 112 & 212
Open for Coffee & Breakfast
7:00 am
Early Bird AA Meeting
Pin Oak Room
Hosted by District 26
(Gahanna, New Albany, Reynoldsburg, Westerville and Whitehall)
7:00 am
Registration & Check-In
2nd Level
8:30 am
Committee Meetings
All committees meet in the separated rooms in the ballroom. See the back of the trifold for your committee.
Noon
Lunch
Second Level
Pre-paid conference lunch served.
Noon
Hospitality Room open during lunch
1:30 pm
Committee Reports
Ballroom
Committee reports and conference voting.
6:00 pm
Conference Banquet
Second Level
Pre-paid conference banquet served.
6:00 pm
Hospitality Room open during dinner
7:00 pm
Open A.A. Meeting
Ballroom
Area Delegate Highlights
AA Speaker: Patrick C., New York, NY
Sunday, March 15
6:30 am
Hospitality Room Open
Rooms 112 & 212
Open for Coffee & Breakfast
7:00 am
Early Bird AA Meeting
Pin Oak Room
Hosted by District 26
(Gahanna, New Albany, Reynoldsburg, Westerville and Whitehall)
8:30 am
Mini-Conference Highlights
Ballroom
Mini-Conference Committee Chairs
Noon
Lunch
Second Level
Pre-paid conference lunch served.
12:30 pm
Area 53 Assembly Registration
1:00 pm
Area 53 Assembly
Mini-Conference Committees
Cooperation With Professional
Community-Corrections
White Oak
Reports and Charter - Grapevine
Red Oak
Literature Committee 1
Black Oak
Literature Committee 2
Burr Oak
Public Information
Chestnut
Treatment - Accessibilities
Chinquapin
Meals & Hospitality
Conference Meals
Conference meal ordering will be available until Wednesday, March 4, 2020.
*Meals cannot be ordered after you arrive at the mini-conference.
Friday
Dinner at 5:30pm
Saturday
Lunch at 12:30pm
Banquet at 6:00pm
Sunday
Lunch at noon
Mini-Conference
Hospitality Rooms
The Hospitality Rooms opens at
3:00 pm on Friday.
They will remain open the entire weekend.
What’s being served in Hospitality Room
to be determined
Accommodations
Deer Creek Conference Center
22300 State Park Road 20
Mt. Sterling, OH 43143
Room Reservations:
call 740-869-2020
Mention "Area 53 Mini-Conference" for conference room rates (until Feb. 13, 2020)
Standard Room (per night)
Thursday or Sunday: $79 plus tax
Friday and Saturday : $105 plus tax
Cabins (per night)
Thursday or Sunday: $115 plus tax
Friday and Saturday: $189 plus tax
Room Amenities
King-size, Queen-size or double beds
Air conditioning
Balcony or patio
Clock radio
Coffee maker
Hair dryer
Iron and ironing board
Mini-refrigerator
Satellite TV
Telephone with voicemail and dataport
Frequently Asked Questions
Register now online for the
Area 53 Mini-Conference
Prefer to mail in your registration?
Download and print out the registration form.
Make your check payable to Area 53 Mini-Conference.
Mail it and your completed form to:
Area 53 General Service
Attn: Mini-Conference Registration
PO Box 2131
Columbus, OH 43216
Still have questions?
Send us a message if you need further details.