2026 Mini Conference Committee Meeting - Hybrid
2025-11-06 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Shelly & Sands Learning Safety and Training Center, 4330 South River Rd, Zanesville, OH, 43701, United States
Next Meeting
November 6th, 2025.
7:00 PM
Hybrid Meeting
Zoom Meeting ID: 832 5210 8805
Passcode: [REDACTED]

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Shelly & Sands Safety Training Center
4330 S River Rd, Zanesville, OH 43701

District 11 New Year's Eve Celebration
2025-12-31 19:00 - 22:00 | First Presbyterian Church – Marysville, 210 West Fifth Street, Marysville, OH, 43040
First Presbyterian Church
Kennedy Room
210 W. 5th St.
Marysville, Ohio 43040
Lead, raffle, euchre, dancing, food, friends. Please bring a dish to share.

DCM Meeting - Jan 2026
2026-01-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Hoge Memorial Presbyterian Church, 2930 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH, 43204, United States
Join us for the DCM Meeting.
When: January 11th 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where:
Hoge Memorial Presbyterian Church

2930 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43204

Area Planning Committee Jan 11 2026
2026-01-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Hoge Memorial Presbyterian Church, 2930 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH, 43204, United States
Area 53 Committee: Guiding Our Assembly
What is the Area 53 Committee?
The Area 53 Committee serves as the steering committee for our Area Assembly. It’s comprised of key leaders and representatives dedicated to ensuring the smooth and effective operation of our Area 53 Assembly.
Who’s Involved?
The committee includes:

The Area Delegate and Alternate Delegate
All current Area Officers and Alternate Officers
District Committee Members (DCMs) or their Alternates
Chairpersons of our Standing Committees or their Alternates
The District Committee Member (DCM) Chairperson and their Alternate

What We Do:

Steering the Assembly: We act as the primary guiding force for the Area 53 Assembly, ensuring its effectiveness and relevance.
Agenda Setting: We collaborate to create the agenda for each Area 53 Assembly meeting, focusing on important topics and community needs.
Supporting Day-to-Day Operations: We assist the Area Officers in managing the ongoing business of the Area 53 Assembly.
Empowering Standing Committees: We provide support and resources to our Area’s Standing Committees, enabling them to achieve their goals.

Meeting Schedule:
We meet quarterly, specifically on the second Sunday of:

January
April
July
October

Transparency and Communication:
To ensure everyone is informed and prepared, the agenda for each Area Assembly meeting, which is created by this committee, is distributed to all Area Assembly members at least one month in advance.
Our Commitment:
The Area 53 Committee is dedicated to serving our community and fostering a strong, supportive environment for all. We strive to maintain open communication, effective organization, and a focus on the needs of our Area.

2026 Area 53 Mini Conference
2026-03-06 15:00 - 2026-03-08 09:00 | Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center, 22300 State Park Road, Mt. Sterling, OH, 43143, United States
Online Registration in now in a Ticket. Please show your QR code to Registration to confirm payment. Thank You.

Helpful Links:

Mini Conference Event Page

Download Flyer

Deer Creek Website

Contact Mini Conference Committee

Accommodations:

Mention “Block code GARE” for conference room rates (until Feb. 7th, 2025)
Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center
22300 State Park Road 20 Mount Sterling, Ohio, 43143
Room Reservations: 1-800-282-7275
Visit Deer Creek Website: https://www.deercreekstateparklodge.com/

Standard Room (per night) Thursday thru Sunday: $139
Cabins (per night) Thursday thru Sunday: $179 *plus taxes and fees

Mention “Block code GARE” for conference room rates (until Feb. 7th, 2025)

Meals And Gathering Room

Conference Meals
Conference meal ordering will be available until Feb 14th.
*Meals cannot be ordered after you arrive at the Mini-Conference.

Friday Dinner $41
Saturday Breakfast $27
Saturday Lunch $31
Saturday Banquet $44
Sunday Breakfast $30

*Meals cannot be ordered after you arrive at the Mini-Conference.

Mini-Conference Gathering Room (formerly hospitality room)
The Gathering Room will be in room 222 & 224* and it opens at 4:00 PM on Friday.
The Gathering Room (formerly hospitality room) will remain open the entire weekend.
*Room number subject to change.

Grapevine Committee Writers Workshop
2026-10-17 10:30 - 13:30 | Eastview Methodist Church, 1045 Ross Rd., Columbus, 43227, United States
Area 53 Grapevine Committee Presents:
Annual AA Grapevine Workshop
Saturday, October 17th, 2026
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Eastview Methodist Church
1045 Ross R. Columbus, OH 43227
Potluck, Panels, Speakers
Bring a dish and a friend!!
This committee will provide water and coffee.
grapevine@area53aa.org
