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“We may not need a General Service Conference to insure our own recovery. We do need it to insure the recovery of the alcoholic who still stumbles in the darkness one short block from this room.
We need it to insure recovery of a child being born tonight, destined to alcoholism. We need it to provide, in keeping with our Twelfth Step, a permanent haven for all alcoholics who, in the ages ahead, can find in A.A. that rebirth which brought us back to life.”
Bernard B. Smith, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, 1954 (AA Service Manual)
Howdy everyone,
This year’s 2017 Area 53 Mini-Conference is in the beautiful state park Salt Fork – yes even in winter. It is located at 14755 Cadiz, Lore City Ohio 43755.
This year we have some agenda items that are important for AA future. You can see them on the Mini-Conference homepage. Please don’t miss being part of AA as a whole. Each year I attend the mini-conference I learn more and appreciate the importance of respecting our principles. Don’t be mistaken, it is not all study; there is good fellowship and great food served at the lunches and banquet. If your on a budget, we also have a fantastic hospitality room. Our “chef” has really out did himself last year! The food at the hospitality room has no charge, just donate what you can. Yea hospitality committee!
I enjoy best the lively and informative discussion Saturday afternoon when every member is able to voice there view. Please consider bringing an guest. There is plenty for them to do while your in committee, swimming pool, fitness room and game room. This year the weather has been mild we can enjoy the sandy beach and nature trail. There might be time for all of us to slip away and enjoy the park. AA principles and pleasure what a sweet deal.
While you are at the mini-conference, please look me up and say “hi.” I’ll buy you a cup of coffee.
Your trusted servant,
Frank G., Delegate Area 53 Panel 67
Last Updated on January 30, 2019 by Area 53 Web TeamPlease visit for the latest details and to register online.
Last Updated on February 11, 2019 by The Area 53 CPC-PI Standing Committee continues to meet the first Sunday of the month. A chairperson is … Read more
2017 Columbus Spring Round-Up Committee Presents “Trust God, Clean House, Help Others” on April 7-9, 2017, at the Crowne Plaza North Hotel in Columbus Ohio. Restoration is $22.00 before March 24 and $25.00 thereafter. Click below for the registration flier.
The questions below will be considered at the March 2017 assembly.
March Assembly: Reflecting on the Area 53 Guidelines (Article VII), is the Area 53 Committee achieving it’s “primary purpose?” In a general way, is it possible for it to improve?
Not a Glum Lot!
On Saturday, April 1st, 2017, District 30 is hosting a Game Day Social Event from 2 – 5 PM. This will be held in the youth lounge at the Meadow Park Church of God, 2425 Bethel Rd, Columbus, OH 43220. All AA’s and their family members are welcome and we especially invite newcomers. Come play AA Bingo and other games for an afternoon of fun. Light snacks will be provided.
Quarterly meeting of the DCM Committee for Area 53 DCMs and other interested AAs meets on January 8, 2017, in the morning at 10:30am before the Area Committee meeting at 1pm.
Quarterly meeting of the Area Committee for officers, committee chairs and DCM’s meets on January 8, 2017. Committee meets to plan for the quarterly assembly and discuss the business of the area. Open to all interested AA’s. Meets at 1 pm following the DCM Committee meeting at 10:30 am.
Location: COGF Meeting Room 645 West Broad Street, Columbus OH 43215
“I believe in Alcoholics Anonymous, the most important service, is passing forward the message of hope and recovery by the twelve steps of AA. Bill writes carrying the message to the next sufferer, is the very lifeblood of our AA adventure, without this vital activity, we would soon become anemic; we would literally wither and die. This does cost the twelve stepper some time and expense. The summary of the eighth tradition states that twelve step work is never paid for. Our book states that we must give it away to keep it. We know we must help other alcoholics to remain sober, that motive became secondary. It was transcended by the happiness they found in giving themselves to others. Then we receive the gift and understanding of, love our neighbor as ourselves.”
Message from Frank G., Alternate Delegate, Area 53 Panel 65
Area 53 Assembly on December 11, 2016
Greetings!
The CPC=PI committee will gather as usual the first Sunday of January 2017. This will be an informal planning meeting to pass over the information to the new trusted servants, and to thank the outgoing panel for their service.
There is still an opening for a committee chairperson. The business card coordinator has resigned her position. Tom B., outgoing co-chair, is once again filling requests for informational meetings at Briggs High School and The Ohio State University. Requests come through many sources: the website, the area directory, COGF, as well as GSO.
Here’s to a grand and glorious 2017, filled with possibilities, steadfastness, and the promises of the program.