BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Area 53 AA - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://area53aa.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Area 53 AA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251031 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251103 DTSTAMP:20250929T142721Z CREATED:20250929T142337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T142721Z UID:10003550-1761868800-1762127999@area53aa.org SUMMARY:Fellowship of the Spirit Midwest DESCRIPTION:Election Guide PDF\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\nArea 53 Service Announcement\n\n \nWhy Do We Need an Area Assembly?\n \nIn the opening pages of The A.A. Service Manual\, a powerful question is asked: Why do we need a Conference? The answer reminds us: \n \n\n“We may not need a General Service Conference to ensure our own recovery. We do need it to ensure the recovery of the alcoholic who still stumbles in the darkness one short block from this room. We need it to ensure the recovery of a child being born tonight\, destined for 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 that brought us back to life.” \n\n \nThis fellowship gave us back our breath\, our families\, and our very lives when we had nothing left. It stands today as a living miracle of God’s grace\, built by the loving hands and humble sacrifices of those who walked this path before us. Now\, the quiet responsibility of this sacred inheritance rests gently with us. As our Area elections approach this September\, we need members who are ready to keep that unbroken chain of love moving forward. \nGeneral service is a heartfelt invitation to come all the way in and sit all the way down in the home that saved us. Standing for an Area position requires no expertise—only a humble heart and a willingness to say “yes” to the still-suffering alcoholic. If you are ready to give back a fraction of what you have been so freely given\, please step forward\, trust in a Power greater than ourselves\, and make yourself available to serve the future of Area 53. \n \n\n\nIn Love and Service\, \nKyle M. \nArea 53 / Panel 75 • Alternate Chair \n\nUpcoming: Area Elections • September URL:https://area53aa.org/event/fellowship-of-the-spirit-midwest/ LOCATION:Higher Ground Retreat and Conference Center\, 3820 Logan Creek Drive\, West Harrison\, IN\, 47060\, United States GEO:39.2788285;-84.8926821 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Higher Ground Retreat and Conference Center 3820 Logan Creek Drive West Harrison IN 47060 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3820 Logan Creek Drive:geo:-84.8926821,39.2788285 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T150000 DTSTAMP:20251024T153218Z CREATED:20251024T152650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T153218Z UID:10003682-1762084800-1762095600@area53aa.org SUMMARY:Archives Open House DESCRIPTION:Election Guide PDF\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\nArea 53 Service Announcement\n\n \nWhy Do We Need an Area Assembly?\n \nIn the opening pages of The A.A. Service Manual\, a powerful question is asked: Why do we need a Conference? The answer reminds us: \n \n\n“We may not need a General Service Conference to ensure our own recovery. We do need it to ensure the recovery of the alcoholic who still stumbles in the darkness one short block from this room. We need it to ensure the recovery of a child being born tonight\, destined for 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 that brought us back to life.” \n\n \nThis fellowship gave us back our breath\, our families\, and our very lives when we had nothing left. It stands today as a living miracle of God’s grace\, built by the loving hands and humble sacrifices of those who walked this path before us. Now\, the quiet responsibility of this sacred inheritance rests gently with us. As our Area elections approach this September\, we need members who are ready to keep that unbroken chain of love moving forward. \nGeneral service is a heartfelt invitation to come all the way in and sit all the way down in the home that saved us. Standing for an Area position requires no expertise—only a humble heart and a willingness to say “yes” to the still-suffering alcoholic. If you are ready to give back a fraction of what you have been so freely given\, please step forward\, trust in a Power greater than ourselves\, and make yourself available to serve the future of Area 53. \n \n\n\nIn Love and Service\, \nKyle M. \nArea 53 / Panel 75 • Alternate Chair \n\nUpcoming: Area Elections • September URL:https://area53aa.org/event/archives-open-house/ LOCATION:COGF\, 645 W. Broad St.\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States CATEGORIES:Area 53 Committee Workshops,Intergroup Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://area53aa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/COGF-Archives.png ORGANIZER;CN="Central Ohio Group Fellowship":MAILTO:cogf@aacentralohio.org GEO:39.9599571;-83.0178443 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=COGF 645 W. Broad St. Columbus 43215 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=645 W. Broad St.:geo:-83.0178443,39.9599571 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T140000 DTSTAMP:20250215T071520Z CREATED:20250215T071520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T071520Z UID:10001925-1762088400-1762092000@area53aa.org SUMMARY:District 8/9 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Election Guide PDF\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\nArea 53 Service Announcement\n\n \nWhy Do We Need an Area Assembly?\n \nIn the opening pages of The A.A. Service Manual\, a powerful question is asked: Why do we need a Conference? The answer reminds us: \n \n\n“We may not need a General Service Conference to ensure our own recovery. We do need it to ensure the recovery of the alcoholic who still stumbles in the darkness one short block from this room. We need it to ensure the recovery of a child being born tonight\, destined for 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 that brought us back to life.” \n\n \nThis fellowship gave us back our breath\, our families\, and our very lives when we had nothing left. It stands today as a living miracle of God’s grace\, built by the loving hands and humble sacrifices of those who walked this path before us. Now\, the quiet responsibility of this sacred inheritance rests gently with us. As our Area elections approach this September\, we need members who are ready to keep that unbroken chain of love moving forward. \nGeneral service is a heartfelt invitation to come all the way in and sit all the way down in the home that saved us. Standing for an Area position requires no expertise—only a humble heart and a willingness to say “yes” to the still-suffering alcoholic. If you are ready to give back a fraction of what you have been so freely given\, please step forward\, trust in a Power greater than ourselves\, and make yourself available to serve the future of Area 53. \n \n\n\nIn Love and Service\, \nKyle M. \nArea 53 / Panel 75 • Alternate Chair \n\nUpcoming: Area Elections • September URL:https://area53aa.org/event/district-8-9-meeting/2025-11-02/ LOCATION:Trinity Episcopal Church\, 76 East Main Street\, Newark\, OH\, 43055\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly District Meetings ORGANIZER;CN="District 8/9":MAILTO:dcm08@area53aa.org GEO:40.0588719;-82.3995484 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Trinity Episcopal Church 76 East Main Street Newark OH 43055 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=76 East Main Street:geo:-82.3995484,40.0588719 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T180000 DTSTAMP:20250215T071735Z CREATED:20250215T071735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T071735Z UID:10001985-1762102800-1762106400@area53aa.org SUMMARY:District 16 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Election Guide PDF\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\nArea 53 Service Announcement\n\n \nWhy Do We Need an Area Assembly?\n \nIn the opening pages of The A.A. Service Manual\, a powerful question is asked: Why do we need a Conference? The answer reminds us: \n \n\n“We may not need a General Service Conference to ensure our own recovery. We do need it to ensure the recovery of the alcoholic who still stumbles in the darkness one short block from this room. We need it to ensure the recovery of a child being born tonight\, destined for 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 that brought us back to life.” \n\n \nThis fellowship gave us back our breath\, our families\, and our very lives when we had nothing left. It stands today as a living miracle of God’s grace\, built by the loving hands and humble sacrifices of those who walked this path before us. Now\, the quiet responsibility of this sacred inheritance rests gently with us. As our Area elections approach this September\, we need members who are ready to keep that unbroken chain of love moving forward. \nGeneral service is a heartfelt invitation to come all the way in and sit all the way down in the home that saved us. Standing for an Area position requires no expertise—only a humble heart and a willingness to say “yes” to the still-suffering alcoholic. If you are ready to give back a fraction of what you have been so freely given\, please step forward\, trust in a Power greater than ourselves\, and make yourself available to serve the future of Area 53. \n \n\n\nIn Love and Service\, \nKyle M. \nArea 53 / Panel 75 • Alternate Chair \n\nUpcoming: Area Elections • September URL:https://area53aa.org/event/district-16-meeting/2025-11-02/ LOCATION:Athens First United Methodist Church\, 2 S College St\, Athens\, 45701\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly District Meetings ORGANIZER;CN="District 16":MAILTO:dcm16@area53aa.org GEO:39.3290904;-82.0992208 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Athens First United Methodist Church 2 S College St Athens 45701 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 S College St:geo:-82.0992208,39.3290904 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T180000 DTSTAMP:20250215T072108Z CREATED:20250215T072108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T072108Z UID:10002045-1762102800-1762106400@area53aa.org SUMMARY:District 17 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Election Guide PDF\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\nArea 53 Service Announcement\n\n \nWhy Do We Need an Area Assembly?\n \nIn the opening pages of The A.A. Service Manual\, a powerful question is asked: Why do we need a Conference? The answer reminds us: \n \n\n“We may not need a General Service Conference to ensure our own recovery. We do need it to ensure the recovery of the alcoholic who still stumbles in the darkness one short block from this room. We need it to ensure the recovery of a child being born tonight\, destined for 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 that brought us back to life.” \n\n \nThis fellowship gave us back our breath\, our families\, and our very lives when we had nothing left. It stands today as a living miracle of God’s grace\, built by the loving hands and humble sacrifices of those who walked this path before us. Now\, the quiet responsibility of this sacred inheritance rests gently with us. As our Area elections approach this September\, we need members who are ready to keep that unbroken chain of love moving forward. \nGeneral service is a heartfelt invitation to come all the way in and sit all the way down in the home that saved us. Standing for an Area position requires no expertise—only a humble heart and a willingness to say “yes” to the still-suffering alcoholic. If you are ready to give back a fraction of what you have been so freely given\, please step forward\, trust in a Power greater than ourselves\, and make yourself available to serve the future of Area 53. \n \n\n\nIn Love and Service\, \nKyle M. \nArea 53 / Panel 75 • Alternate Chair \n\nUpcoming: Area Elections • September URL:https://area53aa.org/event/district-17-meeting/2025-11-02/ LOCATION:Sacred Heart Church and Rectory\, 161 Mulberry Ave\, Pomeroy\, o\, 45769\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly District Meetings ORGANIZER;CN="district 17":MAILTO:dcm17@area53aa.org GEO:39.0295211;-82.0371166 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sacred Heart Church and Rectory 161 Mulberry Ave Pomeroy o 45769 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=161 Mulberry Ave:geo:-82.0371166,39.0295211 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T170000 DTSTAMP:20251103T173650Z CREATED:20251103T173048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T173650Z UID:10003684-1762156800-1762189200@area53aa.org SUMMARY:District 12 Area 53 Yearly Gathering DESCRIPTION:Election Guide PDF\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\nArea 53 Service Announcement\n\n \nWhy Do We Need an Area Assembly?\n \nIn the opening pages of The A.A. Service Manual\, a powerful question is asked: Why do we need a Conference? The answer reminds us: \n \n\n“We may not need a General Service Conference to ensure our own recovery. We do need it to ensure the recovery of the alcoholic who still stumbles in the darkness one short block from this room. We need it to ensure the recovery of a child being born tonight\, destined for 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 that brought us back to life.” \n\n \nThis fellowship gave us back our breath\, our families\, and our very lives when we had nothing left. It stands today as a living miracle of God’s grace\, built by the loving hands and humble sacrifices of those who walked this path before us. Now\, the quiet responsibility of this sacred inheritance rests gently with us. As our Area elections approach this September\, we need members who are ready to keep that unbroken chain of love moving forward. \nGeneral service is a heartfelt invitation to come all the way in and sit all the way down in the home that saved us. Standing for an Area position requires no expertise—only a humble heart and a willingness to say “yes” to the still-suffering alcoholic. If you are ready to give back a fraction of what you have been so freely given\, please step forward\, trust in a Power greater than ourselves\, and make yourself available to serve the future of Area 53. \n \n\n\nIn Love and Service\, \nKyle M. \nArea 53 / Panel 75 • Alternate Chair \n\nUpcoming: Area Elections • September URL:https://area53aa.org/event/district-12-area-53-yearly-gathering/ LOCATION:Covenant Presbyterian Church\, 201 North Limestone Street\, Springfield\, 45503\, United States CATEGORIES:District Events ORGANIZER;CN="District 12":MAILTO:dcm12@area53aa.org GEO:39.9276354;-83.8084326 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Covenant Presbyterian Church 201 North Limestone Street Springfield 45503 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=201 North Limestone Street:geo:-83.8084326,39.9276354 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T190000 DTSTAMP:20250215T072305Z CREATED:20250215T072305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T072305Z UID:10002105-1762192800-1762196400@area53aa.org SUMMARY:District 11 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Election Guide PDF\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\nArea 53 Service Announcement\n\n \nWhy Do We Need an Area Assembly?\n \nIn the opening pages of The A.A. Service Manual\, a powerful question is asked: Why do we need a Conference? The answer reminds us: \n \n\n“We may not need a General Service Conference to ensure our own recovery. We do need it to ensure the recovery of the alcoholic who still stumbles in the darkness one short block from this room. We need it to ensure the recovery of a child being born tonight\, destined for 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 that brought us back to life.” \n\n \nThis fellowship gave us back our breath\, our families\, and our very lives when we had nothing left. It stands today as a living miracle of God’s grace\, built by the loving hands and humble sacrifices of those who walked this path before us. Now\, the quiet responsibility of this sacred inheritance rests gently with us. As our Area elections approach this September\, we need members who are ready to keep that unbroken chain of love moving forward. \nGeneral service is a heartfelt invitation to come all the way in and sit all the way down in the home that saved us. Standing for an Area position requires no expertise—only a humble heart and a willingness to say “yes” to the still-suffering alcoholic. If you are ready to give back a fraction of what you have been so freely given\, please step forward\, trust in a Power greater than ourselves\, and make yourself available to serve the future of Area 53. \n \n\n\nIn Love and Service\, \nKyle M. \nArea 53 / Panel 75 • Alternate Chair \n\nUpcoming: Area Elections • September URL:https://area53aa.org/event/district-11-meeting/2025-11-03/ LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church – Marysville\, 210 West Fifth Street\, Marysville\, OH\, 43040 CATEGORIES:Monthly District Meetings ORGANIZER;CN="District 11":MAILTO:dcm11@area53aa.org GEO:40.2367951;-83.3685043 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=First Presbyterian Church – Marysville 210 West Fifth Street Marysville OH 43040;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=210 West Fifth Street:geo:-83.3685043,40.2367951 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T190000 DTSTAMP:20251020T142741Z CREATED:20251020T142739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T142741Z UID:10002226-1762362000-1762369200@area53aa.org SUMMARY:District 30 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Election Guide PDF\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\nArea 53 Service Announcement\n\n \nWhy Do We Need an Area Assembly?\n \nIn the opening pages of The A.A. Service Manual\, a powerful question is asked: Why do we need a Conference? The answer reminds us: \n \n\n“We may not need a General Service Conference to ensure our own recovery. We do need it to ensure the recovery of the alcoholic who still stumbles in the darkness one short block from this room. We need it to ensure the recovery of a child being born tonight\, destined for 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 that brought us back to life.” \n\n \nThis fellowship gave us back our breath\, our families\, and our very lives when we had nothing left. It stands today as a living miracle of God’s grace\, built by the loving hands and humble sacrifices of those who walked this path before us. Now\, the quiet responsibility of this sacred inheritance rests gently with us. As our Area elections approach this September\, we need members who are ready to keep that unbroken chain of love moving forward. \nGeneral service is a heartfelt invitation to come all the way in and sit all the way down in the home that saved us. Standing for an Area position requires no expertise—only a humble heart and a willingness to say “yes” to the still-suffering alcoholic. If you are ready to give back a fraction of what you have been so freely given\, please step forward\, trust in a Power greater than ourselves\, and make yourself available to serve the future of Area 53. \n \n\n\nIn Love and Service\, \nKyle M. \nArea 53 / Panel 75 • Alternate Chair \n\nUpcoming: Area Elections • September URL:https://area53aa.org/event/district-30-meeting-2/2025-11-05/ LOCATION:Upper Arlington Public Library – Tremont Road Branch\, 2800 Tremont Rd\, Upper Arlington\, OH\, 43221\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly District Meetings ORGANIZER;CN="District 30":MAILTO:dcm30@area53aa.org GEO:40.0126755;-83.0674473 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Upper Arlington Public Library – Tremont Road Branch 2800 Tremont Rd Upper Arlington OH 43221 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2800 Tremont Rd:geo:-83.0674473,40.0126755 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T190000 DTSTAMP:20250215T072759Z CREATED:20250215T072759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T072759Z UID:10002166-1762365600-1762369200@area53aa.org SUMMARY:District 22 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Election Guide PDF\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\nArea 53 Service Announcement\n\n \nWhy Do We Need an Area Assembly?\n \nIn the opening pages of The A.A. Service Manual\, a powerful question is asked: Why do we need a Conference? The answer reminds us: \n \n\n“We may not need a General Service Conference to ensure our own recovery. We do need it to ensure the recovery of the alcoholic who still stumbles in the darkness one short block from this room. We need it to ensure the recovery of a child being born tonight\, destined for 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 that brought us back to life.” \n\n \nThis fellowship gave us back our breath\, our families\, and our very lives when we had nothing left. It stands today as a living miracle of God’s grace\, built by the loving hands and humble sacrifices of those who walked this path before us. Now\, the quiet responsibility of this sacred inheritance rests gently with us. As our Area elections approach this September\, we need members who are ready to keep that unbroken chain of love moving forward. \nGeneral service is a heartfelt invitation to come all the way in and sit all the way down in the home that saved us. Standing for an Area position requires no expertise—only a humble heart and a willingness to say “yes” to the still-suffering alcoholic. If you are ready to give back a fraction of what you have been so freely given\, please step forward\, trust in a Power greater than ourselves\, and make yourself available to serve the future of Area 53. \n \n\n\nIn Love and Service\, \nKyle M. \nArea 53 / Panel 75 • Alternate Chair \n\nUpcoming: Area Elections • September URL:https://area53aa.org/event/district-22-meeting/2025-11-05/ CATEGORIES:Monthly District Meetings ORGANIZER;CN="District 22":MAILTO:dcm22@area53aa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T203000 DTSTAMP:20251104T180534Z CREATED:20250929T150818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T180534Z UID:10003552-1762455600-1762461000@area53aa.org SUMMARY:2026 Mini Conference Committee Meeting - Hybrid DESCRIPTION:Election Guide PDF\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\nArea 53 Service Announcement\n\n \nWhy Do We Need an Area Assembly?\n \nIn the opening pages of The A.A. Service Manual\, a powerful question is asked: Why do we need a Conference? The answer reminds us: \n \n\n“We may not need a General Service Conference to ensure our own recovery. We do need it to ensure the recovery of the alcoholic who still stumbles in the darkness one short block from this room. We need it to ensure the recovery of a child being born tonight\, destined for 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 that brought us back to life.” \n\n \nThis fellowship gave us back our breath\, our families\, and our very lives when we had nothing left. It stands today as a living miracle of God’s grace\, built by the loving hands and humble sacrifices of those who walked this path before us. Now\, the quiet responsibility of this sacred inheritance rests gently with us. As our Area elections approach this September\, we need members who are ready to keep that unbroken chain of love moving forward. \nGeneral service is a heartfelt invitation to come all the way in and sit all the way down in the home that saved us. Standing for an Area position requires no expertise—only a humble heart and a willingness to say “yes” to the still-suffering alcoholic. If you are ready to give back a fraction of what you have been so freely given\, please step forward\, trust in a Power greater than ourselves\, and make yourself available to serve the future of Area 53. \n \n\n\nIn Love and Service\, \nKyle M. \nArea 53 / Panel 75 • Alternate Chair \n\nUpcoming: Area Elections • September URL:https://area53aa.org/event/2026-mini-conference-committee-meeting-hybrid/ LOCATION:Shelly & Sands Learning Safety and Training Center\, 4330 South River Rd\, Zanesville\, OH\, 43701\, United States CATEGORIES:AREA 53 EVENTS,Area 53 Mini-Conference,Area 53 News ORGANIZER;CN="Area 53 Mini-Conference Committee":MAILTO:altdelegate@area53aa.org GEO:39.873106;-81.949577 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Shelly & Sands Learning Safety and Training Center 4330 South River Rd Zanesville OH 43701 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4330 South River Rd:geo:-81.949577,39.873106 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR