Southwest Ohio General Service 41st Annual
Area 56 Mini-Conference
March 15 & 16, 2024
“Connecting with Love, Unity and Service“
The Mini-Conference gives Area 56 alcoholics and others an opportunity to discuss issues of importance to A.A. as a whole and prepare our delegate for the General Service Conference in New York.
Directions
I-70 or I-75 to SR 4 to SR 444 to WPAFB Gate 12 A. Do not go into the gate. Go into the Hope Hotel entrance all the way in the right lane. The Registration desk is on the front side of the Building. Hotel Check-in is in the rear.
The agenda includes discussions of what is happening at the General Service Office (GSO). Patrick C. (GSO Staff member) and Cathi C (East Central Region Trustee) will be speaking. A.A. members will have an opportunity to discuss GSC Panel 74 Agenda Items.
Conference Location
Hope Hotel and Conference Center
1023 Chidlaw Rd., Bldg. #823
WPAFB, OH 45433
Lodging
Hope Hotel and Conference Center
1023 Chidlaw Rd., Bldg. #823
WPAFB, OH 45433
Cost: $ 129.00 plus tax per night
Mention: “Area 56 Mini Conference”
Limited pet options for lodging. No pets in the Conference Center. See below.
ConfeRENCE SCHEDULE
| 3:00 PM Friday | Registration Opens |
| 7:00 PM Friday | Mini-Conference Begins |
| 8:00 AM Saturday | Registration Opens |
| 9:00 AM Saturday | Mini-Conference Resumes |
| 6:00 PM Saturday | Banquet |
PETS: Only Certified Service animals are allowed in the Conference Center. Be prepared to show certification. Pets that are non-certified Service Animals are NOT allowed in the Conference Center. A $35.00 deposit is required to keep a pet in the Hotel, and they must be under 35# and be in a crate. Military working dogs are routinely escorted through the facility and are not to be interacted with.
Walk-ins are always welcome but Pre-Registration invites you to Saturday’s Banquet plus it helps us plan and you will get your own nicely printed Name Tag !
*** Fabulous Fellowship ** Awesome Hospitality Room ** Fun Ice Cream Social ***
Mail in your form early! We are looking forward to seeing you!!
Everyone from Area 56 has a voice and a vote at the Mini-Conference.
We come together to create a Group Conscience. Our Delegate will then know what you think and will be prepared for the General Service Conference in April when Delegates from all Areas in the United States and Canada meet and act on the issues we discussed.
For additional information:
Email: registrar@aaarea56.org
Tel: Warren G. (937) 409-7560 John S. (859) 466-4456 George N. (937) 307-1866