International AA Men's Conference 2020 (cancelled)
2020-04-03 08:00 - 2020-04-05 17:00 (America/New_York) | Ontario
This event has been cancelled. For more information, please call:
Langston H. (216) 536-2327
William C. (216) 832-6466
Harris M. (216) 767-9845
Gregory J. (216) 346-0733

Big Book Workshop – Back to Basics Spring Session 1 2020 (Cancelled)
2020-04-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Rocky River Presbyterian Church, 21750 Detroit Rd, Rocky River, OH, 44116, United States
This event has been cancelled.✕

Before there were meeting schedules, the AA pioneers helped newcomers through the Steps as quickly as possible so they could begin to help others. We follow the path of the early days of AA and actually work all of the Twelve Steps over the course of four weeks.
Readings are directly from the Big Book with an audio assist. We will be listening to a powerful audio presentation by Paul F. who facilitates a series of Back to Basics meetings.
Back to Basics sessions have been held continuously on the west side of Cleveland, every quarter, since January 2008. Quarterly sessions are held in January, April, July and October of each year, usually beginning on the first Thursday of each month and continuing the following 3 Thursdays.
All are welcome!
Dates
Thursdays; April 9, 16, 23, 30
Location
Rocky River Presbyterian Church
21750 Detroit Road, Rocky River, OH 44116
Time
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Bring
Your Big Book and an open mind (if you need a Big Book, we have loaners)
Suggested reading in advance
The Doctor’s Opinion, plus pages 1 – 44
Questions
Ron H. 440-463-0934 / chapter5page58@gmail.com
See / Print Flyer

Big Book Workshop – Back to Basics Spring Session 2 2020 (Cancelled)
2020-04-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Rocky River Presbyterian Church, 21750 Detroit Rd, Rocky River, OH, 44116, United States

12 Step and Big Book Workshop
2020-04-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Saharid Social Center, 15325 Brookpark Rd, Brookpark, OH, 44142, United States
This free workshop is designed for you to learn about the 12 Steps and Big Book. This is not a discussion meeting. A 7th tradition basket may be present.

Bring your Big Book and a writing utensil
Finger food will be provided
Please RSVP by email or phone (no commitment)
Call Ken B. 440-305-3973 / ken.baratko@gmail.com

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Big Book Workshop – Back to Basics Spring Session 3 2020 (Cancelled)
2020-04-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Rocky River Presbyterian Church, 21750 Detroit Rd, Rocky River, OH, 44116, United States

54th Memorial Mass in Honor of Sister Mary Ignatia (Cancelled)
2020-04-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Holy Name Church, 8328 Broadway Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44105, United States
This event has been cancelled.✕

The Angel of Mercy
When Bill W. was told of this memorial mass, he was quoted as saying, “What a wonderful way to pay tribute to this hard working and dedicated woman”
All are welcome!
Old Location (Event location has changed to Holy Name Church.)
St Patrick’s Church
3602 Bridge Ave
Cleveland, OH 44113
New Location
Holy Name Church
8328 Broadway Ave
Cleveland, OH 44105
A celebratory meal will be served in the church hall after the mass.

Big Book Workshop – Back to Basics Spring Session 4 2020 (Cancelled)
2020-04-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Rocky River Presbyterian Church, 21750 Detroit Rd, Rocky River, OH, 44116, United States

Area 54 District 28 Quarterly District Meeting (Cancelled)
2020-05-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Southgate Fellowship Room, 20685 Libby Rd, Maple Heights, OH, 44137, United States
This event has been cancelled.✕

For questions, call Leslie S. at (216) 904-3269

Northcoast Woodstock 2020 (Cancelled)
2020-05-08 08:00 - 2020-05-10 17:00 | Wyndham Garden Westlake, 1100 Crocker Road, Westlake, OH, 44145, United States
This event has been cancelled.✕

12 Step Workshop, celebrating the weekend that Doctor Bob and Bill W met. Registration is $30-$35.
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Punderson Park 105th Conference Spring 2020 (Cancelled)
2020-05-08 08:00 - 2020-05-10 17:00 | Punderson Park, 11755 Kinsman Rd, Newbury Township, OH, 44065, United States
This event has been cancelled.✕

The Punderson Park Conference is a biannual get together of adult A.A. and Al-Anon members in a beautiful Geauga County, Ohio. It has been held each spring and fall since 1967 and is rapidly approaching it’s 50th anniversary.
Online registration
For accommodations, please contact Punderson Park Manor House for rooms and cabins at (440) 564-9144 or go to their website – mention Punderson Park Conference. No refunds for registration – transfers are permitted. See registration for details.

Corrections Volunteer Workshop (Cancelled)
2020-05-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Malachi Center, 2416 Superior Viaduct, Cleveland, OH, 44113, United States
This event has been cancelled.✕

Save the Date – If you have been looking for twelve step work, you do not have to look very far. It is right around the corner. The Correction Volunteer Workshop will take place on Saturday May 9, 2020, beginning at 10:00 am. It will be held at Malachi Center, behind St. Malachi Church on West 25th Street.
The workshop will explain all facets of the Corrections Committee and there will be information about the prisons and jails we serve. There will be speakers and current volunteers to answer all of your questions. Call Joanne at (440) 773-1620

Learn More about the Corrections Committee

Twelve Concepts Presentation
2020-05-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Ontario
The AA we have now was passed down to us as three legacies: Recovery, Unity, and Service. Each have a set of twelve principles. In 1938 Bill W formulized the Twelve Steps of Recovery based partly on the principles of an earlier Christian movement but largely on the process of his own recovery. As the Fellowship grew so did conflicts. So in 1946 Bill started publishing essays called “Twelve Points to Ensure our Future” which were accepted in 1950 as the Twelve Traditions of Unity. The next year, 1951, was the beginning of annual Conferences to handle the nuts and bolts of our international (US & Canada) operation. It too had a similar maturation process and so in 1962 we accepted Bill’s writings on their processes which became the Twelve Concepts of World Service. While some of these last principles apply only at the national level, several are equally applicable to our Area Assembly meetings, Intergroup Operating Committee or Advisory Meetings, or even Group Conscience meetings.
The 4th edition of the Big Book, first published in 2001, added these last dozen principles as pages 574-5. About that time Gail L, then Akron AA Archivist, asked me to put together a presentation on these. I conferred with another member equally cognizant of the Concepts and we arrived at about a half-hour presentation. We presented this recently to a small group on Zoom and it went well enough that we dare present it to a wider audience. So Sunday May 17 at 1:00 pm EDT, Jeff Y and I will again present “Conceptualizations.” The Zoom ID is: 856 2437 7470 and 1962 is the password. We expect to give you a basic understanding of these practices and hope you find them worthwhile.

Founders Day 2020 (Cancelled)
2020-06-12 08:00 - 2020-06-14 17:00 | University of Akron, 302 Buchtel Common, Akron, OH, 44325, United States
This event has been cancelled.✕

85th Anniversary of Alcoholics Anonymous
June 12, 13, & 14, 2020
Akron, Ohio – Birthplace of A.A.
Founders’ Day has been an important part of the history of Alcoholics Anonymous. Our current celebration has its roots from our humble beginnings.
See event website for details and registration.

Advisory Committee Meeting June 2020
2020-06-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom.us
We need you at our next Advisory Committee Meeting!
The “new normal” means we have to meet on Zoom for the next Advisory Committee Meeting to meet the current standards in Ohio of not meeting in groups of more than 10. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 24 at 7:00 pm. Doors will be open at 6:50.
Meeting ID: 886 8475 6482
Password: [REDACTED]
The purpose of the Advisory Committee is to review the policies of the Cleveland District Office. This is your office, please support us.
Please elect an Advisory Committee Representative from your Group at a Group conscience meeting to attend the Advisory Committee Meetings.
Elections for Operating Committee Representatives from Areas 1, 2, 3 and 4 will be held because we could not hold our annual meeting in March. We will have a slate of nominees running for Operating Committee representatives from those areas. Nominations will also be accepted from the r the zoom floor. You must live or have a home group in the following zip codes as well as have at least three years of sobriety and be nominated by a member of your home group.
AREA/TERM 1: 44021 Burton,44022 Chagrin Falls, 44023, Chagrin Falls, 44046 Huntsburg, 44056 Macedonia, 44062 Middlefield, 44065 Newbury, 44072 Novelty, 44080 Parkman, 44087 Twinsburg 44128 Cleveland, 44139 Solon, 44146 Bedford, 44202 Aurora, 44231 Garrettsville, 44234 Hiram, 44236 Hudson, 44237 Hudson*, 44241 Streetsboro, 44255 Mantua, 44265 Randolph and outlying area:
Nominee: Gary S.
AREA/TERM 2: 44101 Cleveland*, 44103 Cleveland, 44113 Cleveland, 44114 Cleveland, 44115
Nominee: James T.
AREA/TERM 3: 44104 Cleveland, 44106 Cleveland, 44120 Cleveland, 44122 Beachwood, And 44127 Cleveland
Nominee: to be announced
AREA/TERM 4: 44109 Cleveland, 44129 Cleveland, 44133 North Royalton, 44134 Cleveland, 44144 Cleveland, 44212 Brunswick
Nominee: Vlad V.
We also need a nominee for vacant AREA/TERM 5: 44102-Cleveland, 44107- Lakewood, 44111- Cleveland

2020 International Convention Virtual Site
2020-07-01 08:00 - 2020-07-31 17:00 | Ontario
As most of you are aware, in the spring the decision was made to cancel the 2020 International Convention due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While this was a difficult decision, and a disappointing outcome for those planning to attend, we are confident it was the most appropriate action to ensure the health and safety of our members. There is good news, however, as we now have an opportunity to bring together many of the special components that make International Conventions memorable — by utilizing a virtual platform. For this purpose, we are planning a 2020 International Convention digital site.
Throughout the month of July, the 2020 International Convention will come alive online to provide a new experience that includes A.A. speakers; a digital “Carrying the Message Pavilion”; sharing from nonalcoholic friends of A.A. and special guests linked to our history; a presentation of the 40 millionth Big Book; a new Archives video on the history of A.A.; an AA Grapevine video created for the Convention, and more.
The virtual experience will also help us reaffirm the International Convention’s goals, which include rededicating ourselves to the primary purpose of A.A.; sharing the success and growth of the A.A. program around the globe; and letting the world know that A.A. is alive, flourishing and available as a community resource internationally. We will be up and running on aa.org by July 1, 2020, to coincide as closely as possible with the original Convention date, and the site will be available throughout the entire month of July. Please stay tuned for updates on aa.org.

2020 International Convention Alcoholics Anonymous (Cancelled)
2020-07-02 08:00 - 2020-07-05 17:00 | Detroit MI, Detroit, MI, United States
This event has been cancelled.✕

The 2020 International Convention of Alcoholics Anonymous will be held July 2–5, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan with the theme “Love and Tolerance is our Code.” A.A. members and guests from around the world will celebrate A.A.’s 85th year at this event with big meetings held Friday night, Saturday night and Sunday morning in the Ford Field Stadium. Other meetings, scheduled or informal, will take place throughout the weekend in the COBO Center in downtown Detroit.
Registration forms will be mailed in August 2019 to all G.S.R.s, central offices, intergroups and international G.S.O.s. Online registration will be available September 9, 2019, on aa.org. Advanced registration for the Convention (between September 9, 2019, and April 14, 2020) will be $115 (USD) per attendee. Registration after April 15, 2020, will be $140.00 (USD) per attendee. Check aa.org for further information and updates.

Online Registration

Back to Basics Big Book Zoom Workshop - Session 2
2020-09-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom.us
Join us for Back to Basics on Zoom, a walk through the 12 Steps as they did it in the 1940s.
We’ll meet 4 consecutive Sundays in September (6, 13, 20 and 27) from 7:00 – 8:30 pm eastern time.
Read along and highlight your Big Book to an audio and visual assist.
Feel free to pass along to others who may be interested, especially newcomers.
Meeting ID: 891 8051 1187
Password: [REDACTED]
Workshop Flyer

Back to Basics Big Book Zoom Workshop - Session 3
2020-09-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom.us

AA Women's Sobriety Fest
2020-09-26 09:00 - 16:00 | Zoom.us
Together with Al-Anon participation, ASL interpretation, and real-time Spanish translation
Registration is free – see website for details.

Back to Basics Big Book Zoom Workshop - Session 4
2020-09-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom.us

Solon Serenity Al-Anon Family Group 10 Year Anniversary
2020-10-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom.us
Join us on Zoom! We have an AA Lead from the Cleveland area and an Al-Anon Lead.
***ZOOM MEETING ID TO FOLLOW***

Solon Serenity AFG 10 Year Anniversary (Zoom)
2020-10-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom.us
October 6, 2020 – 6:00 pm Eastern
Lead/Speakers @ 6:15 pm
Gary S. from AA
Pat S. from Al-Anon
Zoom Meeting ID: 895-7650-2403
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Sunlight of the Spirit Women's Conference 2020
2020-10-23 08:00 - 2020-10-25 17:00 | Wyndham Garden Westlake, 1100 Crocker Road, Westlake, OH, 44145, United States
“The Joy of Living”
New Location! Rooms are $99 per night, including breakfast. Book through hotel so conference gets credit.
Speakers
Mildred F – Canada
Sharon C. – California
Early Bird Special: Speaker Meeting
Friday @ 4:00 pm
Conference opens Friday at 7:30 pm
Workshop facilitated by Chris H.
Taping by George & Freddie’s Tapes
For Further Information Contact
Dolly A. 440-429-0369
Carol L. 440-309-6710
Michele K. 216-906-4218
Nancy P. (Pennsylvania contact) 724-866-5432
Chris H. 440-570-8380
Allison P. 440-665-4229
Leah S. 330-241-3471
Payment and Registration
Make check payable to Sunlight of the Spirit
Mail to: 5677 Faraday Rd Lyndhurst, OH 44124
Please include your name, address and email address

Advisory Committee Meeting October 2020 (Zoom)
2020-10-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom.us
Come join us at the next Advisory Committee Meeting on Zoom and voice your opinion about Cleveland AA and the AA Cleveland District Office.
All are welcome!
The purpose of the Advisory Committee is to review the policies of the Cleveland District Office.
The meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 27 at 7:00 pm. “Doors” open at 6:50 pm.
Meeting ID: 846 5853 4029
Password: [REDACTED]
Some topics to be covered are:

Finance
Literature
Fund Drive
Corrections
Activities Committee
Meeting Schedule and Secretary Updates
Communications
Archives

Please elect an Advisory Committee Representative from your group to attend. Here are some suggested guidelines for a group representative:

A member of the group in good standing
Have at least three years of continuous sobriety
Have a solid commitment to attend the quarterly Advisory Committee Meeting

To attend, please print the 5-page handout below, which includes.

Advisory Minutes January 2020
Advisory Minutes June 2020
Advisory Agenda October 2020

Print Handout
Attend Meeting

An Evening with Bill W. in Pictures
2020-11-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom.us
Area 16 Georgia State Service Assembly Archive’s Committee Presents:
An evening with Bill W. in Pictures
November, 14th from 7:00-9:00 pm EST
Presented by Drew H.
Zoom Meeting ID: 709 870 9964
Password: [REDACTED]

Gratitude Sunday Annual Celebration
2020-11-15 13:30 - 15:30 | Zoom.us
Gratitude Sunday
Join us for our annual celebration of gratitude
November 15, 2020
Starts at 1:30 pm
Zoom Meeting ID: 783 754 4063
Password: [REDACTED]
Featured speakers:

Arnold R and Peggy R, of Baltimore, MD
Class A trustee, Sr. Judith Ann Karma, CSA, FACHE
Class B trustee, Mark E., East-Central Region
Panel 71 Area Delegate-elect, Susan R.

Speaking on “Gratitude through Service“

Traditions A Lively Discussion
2020-11-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom.us
Freethinkers, Ohio Presents:
TRADITIONS! A Lively Discussion
Traditions are the backbone of AA, even more than the Steps. Join some “long-timers” including the AA Archivist for the region, a former AA delegate and others for a lively discussion of the Traditions: what they meant then and what they may mean today.
Meeting ID: 854 649 798

Back to Basics Big Book Zoom Workshop - Winter Session 1
2020-12-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom.us
Join us for Back to Basics on Zoom, a walk through the 12 Steps as they did it in the 1940s.
We’ll meet 4 consecutive Sundays in December (6, 13, 20 and 27) from 7:00 – 8:30 pm eastern time.
Bring your Big Book and an open mind. We suggest reading “The Doctor’s Opinion” in advance, plus pages 1 thru 44.
Meeting ID: 891 8051 1187
Password: [REDACTED]
Questions?
Call Ron H. (440) 463-0934

Back to Basics Big Book Zoom Workshop - Winter Session 2
2020-12-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom.us

Back to Basics Big Book Zoom Workshop - Winter Session 3
2020-12-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom.us
