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12 and 13 on September 2008 at the Collège de Rosemont

WORDS THAT HEAL !

The Al-Anon/Alateen Convention's main objective is to welcome people affected by someone else's alcoholism and to pass on the message of hope of the 12-step program.
It is also an opportunity for members to meet in a festive atmosphere!
Come and join us !

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Happy Convention to everyone!

It is on its way one day at a time.

Click here to know the first part of our program 2008

... and here for the second part.

Every member is welcome to attend the General Assembly meetings for the convention. Members attend to learn what is involved in the planning of such an event, to share their ideas, to offer to do service. The schedule & location are annexed below. The 8th Al-Anon/Alateen Bilingual Convention with AA participation was an inspiring success thank to the commitment and participation of many Al-Anon, Alateen and AA members. Everyone through tears and laughter celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the founding of Alateen. Everyone, suffering from the effects of the disease of alcoholism, heard sharings to give them hope. To emphasize that A-Anon & AA recognize that sometimes we may need professional help, bilingual members were able to attend a conference by professional therapists.

CLIC JUST HERE FOR THE SPANISH VERSION'S PAGE

Participation is the key to harmony.

Please support your committee and convention by putting your gratitude into action. Paul (Program), Viviane & Johanne (Hospitality) and Steve (Security) have offered to be service sponsors for any member wanting guidance in doing service for the convention.

When I got busy, I got better!

Catherine B., Madeleine M., Penny C., and Sheila, your committee for the 9th Al-Anon/Alateen Bilingual Convention with AA participation are looking for a member to co-ordinate and a few volunteers to assist her/him in organizing the hospitality room, which all members appreciate during the event. Also, the creation of decorations for the meeting rooms and hospitality room at Cegep Rosemont on Sept 12-13, 2008 requires the participation of members. We look forward to you joining us and growing with us through service. The next Anglophone committee meeting will be held on May 18, time and place to be determined.

ENGLISH PROGRAM
Meeting Topics:

Friday PM

7:30 Bilingual Opening
8:00 - 9:00 3 C's - Cannot Cause, Cannot Control, Cannot Cure + 2 more - Courage to Change
9:15 - 10:15 3 A's - Awareness, Acceptance, Action

Saturday AM

9:15 - 10:30 Steps 1,2,3: Honesty, Hope, Surrender to a Higher Power
10:45 - 12:00 Slogans to restore sanity Serenity Barometer: H.A.L.T. Hungry? Angry? Lonely? Tired?
Saturday PM
1:00 - 2:00 Keynote Speaker(s) Theme: Words That Heal
2:15 - 3:30 " Ask It (in a basket) Meeting"
3:30 Raffle
3:45 - 5:00 2 more H's: Humility & Humour
6:15 - 7:15 Willingness - Sponsor/ Sponsee relationship
7:15 Raffle
7:30 - 8:20 Big "D" - Detachment Stand up & Share Chairperson introduces topic with 5 min. share.
8:30 Bilingual Closing ........& DANCE

With love in service, ... 2008 Al-Anon Allophone Committee

The 2008 Convention is already well on the way !
How about joining the team ?
Executive meetings and general assemblies will be held at the following address :
Fleury Arena, 3700 Fleury East, Montreal (location to be confirmed from April forward)

For more information, call
Nomination, phone number and email is to come for the next convention.

KEEP COMING BACK, IT WORKS!
The hope of this program is that no matter where we have been, no matter where we are, no matter how much we hurt, our lives can be transformed and our spirits can be healed.
As we understood p. 32

Schedule of meetings

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Meetings start at 7:30 p.m. and end at 9:30.

Thursday November 29, 2007
Thursday January 10, 2008
Thursday February 07, 2008
Thursday March 06, 2008
Thursday April 03, 2008
Thursday May 01, 2008
Thursday May 29, 2008
Thursday June 26, 2008
Thursday July 31, 2008
Thursday August 21, 2008
Thursday October 02, 2008
Thursday October 30, 2008

GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Assemblies start at 7:15 p.m. and end at 9:30.

Wednesday January 23, 2008
Wednesday February 20, 2008
Wednesday March 19, 2008
Wednesday April 16, 2008
Wednesday May 14, 2008
Wednesday June 11, 2008
Wednesday July 09, 2008
Wednesday August 13, 2008
Wednesday September 03, 2008
Wednesday October 15, 2008

RESULTS OF THE 2007 CONVENTION SURVEY

COMMENTS

I was privileged to share in a spiritual experience. Thanks for the sharings and fellowship. Terrific hospitality! Great snacks! Decorations were super. Thank you Johanne. I met many long time friends and made new ones at this convention. See you next September.

SUGGESTIONS

The biggest issue sems the venue. Everybody French & English: Alanon, Alateen, AA should ideally be on the same floor. Exams should not be running when we have our convention. This is a concern to me because of the anonymity of all members, Alanon, Alateen, AA. If possible, provide a daycare for children at least on Saturday. The program needs to be ready earlier so errors can be corrected before they go to print. Everyone pays the entry fee except Alateens who give a donation and professionals giving their time free of charge to speak at our convention.

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The Convention's Logo Our logo represents the rising sun. It symbolizes the new start that we make every morning, one day at a time, as well as our first steps towards recovery in the Al-Anon program.

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This is a bilingual convention, with A.A. participation.
Access for people with impaired mobility.

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