About the
Ohio State Convention
The Ohio State Convention of Alcoholics Anonymous is an open, annual service convention hosted on a rotating schedule by one of the four Ohio General Service Areas comprised of Area 53 – Central & Southeast OH; Area 54 – Northeast OH; Area 55 – Northwest OH; and Area 56 – Southwest OH.
The purpose of the convention is to carry the spirit of the General Service Conference to individual A.A. members of the districts and groups in Ohio. This is accomplished by fostering cooperation among the four Ohio Areas, highlighting and celebrating the General Service Activities of Alcoholics Anonymous in these areas, and through sharing experience on AA’s legacies of unity, service, and recovery.
The goal of the convention is to support and strengthen the General Service Conference structure in Ohio, helping us to stay sober to help other alcoholics achieve sobriety.
Friday, August 5
| 3:00 PM | Onsite Registration Opens | Cedar/Alder Hall |
| 3:30 PM
4:00 PM |
Hospitality Room Open [Hospitality Room Closed during Speaker events]
Literature Sales Opens (COGF) |
Buckeye Room
Short North |
| 4:00 PM | Area 53 & Ohio State Convention Archives | Short North |
| 4:00 PM
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
Area 53 Committees/Displays
GSR Sharing Session |
Cedar/Alder Hall
Oak 1 |
| 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Area 53 Standing Committee Panel (RED BALL) | Cedar/Alder |
| 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | Dinner - On your own | |
| 7:00 PM | Convention Opening - Welcome & Introductions | Cedar/Alder |
| 7:15 PM | East Central Regional Trustee Report* - Cathi C. | Cedar/Alder |
| 7:45 PM - 8:00 PM | Break | |
| 8:00 PM | Speaker - John C. (Past Delegate Area 55) | Cedar/Alder |
| 8:00 PM | Onsite Registration Closes for the Day | |
| 9:30 PM | Ice Cream Social (Hospitality) | Buckeye Room |
Saturday, August 6
| 7:00 AM | Hospitality Room Open [Hospitality Room Closed during Speaker events] | Buckeye Room |
| 7:30 AM | Early Bird AA Meeting | Arena District |
| 8:00 AM | Early Bird Al-Anon Meeting | German Village Room |
| 8:00 AM | Onsite Registration Opens | Cedar/Alder Hall |
| 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM | PaneI - Walking with Purpose | Oak 1 |
| 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Using the Principles in our Relationships (AA / Al-Anon) | German Village Room |
| 10:15 AM - 10:25 AM
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Break
Speaker - Sheryl B (Area 54 Past Delegate) |
Cedar/Alder |
| 10:30 AM | Intergroup Meeting | Arena District |
| 12:00 PM
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM |
Lunch - On your own
Panel - Unity in our Fellowship |
Oak 1 |
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Al-Anon Speaker - Theresa M. | Cedar/Alder |
| 2:45 PM -3:00 PM | Break | |
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Al-Anon 4th & 5th Step Workshop | German Village Room |
| 3:00 to 4:30 PM | Panel - Service: Is it Necessary? | Oak 1 |
| 4:00 PM | Onsite Registration Closes | Cedar/Alder Hall |
| 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Banquet (Pre-paid tickets only) | Cedar/Alder |
| 7:30 PM | Sobriety Countdown/10 Min Break | Cedar/Alder |
| 8:00 PM | Speaker - Donny M. Manitoba CA | Cedar/Alder |
| 9:30 PM | Entertainment – Sponsorship Skit | Cedar/Alder |
| 10:00 PM | Karaoke & Dance [MUST HAVE BADGE TO ENTER DANCE] | Cedar/Alder |
Sunday, August 7
| 7:00 AM | Hospitality Room Open [Hospitality Room Closed during Speaker events] | Buckeye Room |
| 7:30 AM | Early Bird AA Meeting | Arena District |
| 8:00 AM | OH State Convention Planning Committee (Committee Members Only) | Oak 1 |
| 9:00 AM - 10:20 AM | Panel - Personal Recovery | Cedar/Alder |
| 10:20 AM - 10:30 AM | Break | |
| 10:30 AM | Speaker - Cathi C. Indianapolis, IN (East Central Regional Trustee) | Cedar/Alder |
| 10:30 AM | Hospitality Room Closes | Buckeye Room |
| 12:00 PM | Closing Remarks | Cedar/Alder |
Accommodations
DoubleTree by Hilton
Columbus - Worthington
175 Hutchinson Avenue
Worthington, Ohio 43235
Room Reservations: (614) 885-3334
Mention: Ohio State Convention
Room rate: $112.00/night
+ $19.60 (17.5%) Tax & Fees
Mention: Ohio State Convention
Guaranteed by: July 5, 2022
After July 5, 2022 - The conference Rate is subject to availability.
Includes: 2 Breakfast Buffet per room.
Prefer to mail in your registration?
Download and print out the registration form.
Make your check payable to Ohio State Convention.
Mail it and your completed form to:
Area 53 General Service
Attn: Ohio State Convention Registration
PO Box 2131
Columbus, OH 43216
Still have questions?
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