The 57th Ohio State Convention of Alcoholics Anonymous is in Columbus August 2–4, 2013, at the Double Tree by Hilton, Worthington-Columbus. Our convention theme is “Service Where the Miracle Grows!”
My name is Dave C. and I hope you will participate with us in central Ohio in making the first weekend in August an experience that lasts a lifetime. I have lasting memories I can share from my first Ohio State Convention. It’s theme was “You Need Not Stand Alone”. It was the 30th Ohio State Conference that was held August 1-3, 1985, at Bowling Green State University. Jack R. was the chairperson and Area 55, NW Ohio/SE Michigan Delegate.
And the AAs in Area 55 demonstrated Dr. Silkworth’s belief in the AA message having depth and weight. In 1985 NW Ohio’s message of substance and spirit opened my eyes and began to transform my attitude about service. First things first. It was sponsorship that got me there. My sponsor Glenn W. insisted I join him and his wife Mary. He knew my car was not trustworthy enough and he was determined I attend. My attitude was — why was he making so much of such a mundane thing as a convention of alcoholics.
I was really ignorant of what AA service meant. I began that weekend to see so much more to Alcoholics Anonymous and I needed to be carried to it, immersed in it and reliant on fellow AAs the whole weekend for me to get taught a a whole new outlook on service as in “love and service.” I met my dormitory room mates Friday afternoon and walked around Offenhauer Hall feeling something different. There was a special enthusiasm.