Friday, October 11, 2024
| Time | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00pm | Registration Opens | |
| 5:30pm - 6:15pm | SWRAASA First Timers Huddle | |
| 6:30pm | Welcome - Olga R, SWRAASA Chair, Alternate Delegage, Area 65 | Main Ballroom |
| 6:45pm - 8:00pm | Alternate Delegate 12 Traditions | Main Ballroom |
| 8:00pm - 8:15pm | 15 minute break | |
| 8:15pm - 8:55pm | Trustee's Report, Chair, Rick W., Area 65 Delegate Presenter: Teresa J., Southwest Regional Trustee | Main Ballroom |
| 8:55pm - 9:15pm | Ask the Trustee, Teresa J., Southwest Regional Trustee | Main Ballroom |
| 9:30pm | Entertainment Together We Act: Open Skit Participation | Texas 1 & 2 |
Saturday, October 12, 2024
| Time | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Morning AA Meetings | 7:00am - 8:00am | |
| 7:00am | AA Meeting English | Wildflower 2 |
| 7:00am | AA Meeting Spanish | Wildflower 3 |
| Session 1 | 8:30am - 9:30am | |
| 8:30am - 9:30am | CPC/PI: The Forgotten Art of Being Friendly with Our Friends Presenter: Area 25, Lisa S. | Texas 6 |
| 8:30am - 9:30am | Leading with Purpose: Area Chair Presenter: Area 66, Linda W. | Texas 7 |
| 8:30am - 9:30am | Don't Halt the Alt! Presenters: Area 67, Catherine G. & Keith M. | Texas 8 |
| 8:30am - 9:30am | Concept 1 & 2 Presenter: Area 38, Jim F. | Wildflower 1 |
| 8:30am - 9:30am | AA Service Structure: Maintaining Our Unity - What am I a Member Of? Presenter: Area 66, Lauren W. | Wildflower 2 |
| 8:30am - 9:30am | Preserving Our History for Our Future: Archives, Presenter: Area 46, Renee L. | Wildflower 3 |
| 9:30am - 9:45am | 15 minute break | |
| Session 2 | 9:45am - 10:45am | |
| 9:45am - 10:45am | From Contributions to Commitment: Treasurer Presenter: Area 4, Glen R. | Texas 6 |
| 9:45am - 10:45am | Beyond the Bars: AA In Correctional Facilities Presenters: Area 67, Tony A. & Tony W. | Texas 7 |
| 9:45am - 10:45am | The Spirit of Service (Spanish) Presenter: Area 68, Miguel M. | Texas 8 |
| 9:45am - 10:45am | Concepts 3, 4 & 5 Presenter: Area 68, Tahtianna F. | Wildflower 1 |
| 9:45am - 10:45am | R-E-S-P-E-C-T: What does it mean to Me!? Presenter: Area 39, Diane Z. | Wildflower 2 |
| 9:45am - 10:45am | Freedom from Alcohol: Our Singleness of Purpose Presenter: Area 25, Jessi M. | Wildflower 3 |
| 10:45am - 11:00am | 15 minute break | |
| Session 3 | 11:00am - 12:00pm | |
| 11:00am - 12:00pm | Ensuring Accountability & Fostering Unity: Secretary & Registrar Presenters: Area 10, Alex R. & Random B. | Texas 6 |
| 11:00am - 12:00pm | Words of Connection: Literature & Newsletter Presenter: Area 57, Jimmy C. | Texas 7 |
| 11:00am - 12:00pm | Carrying a Pathway to Recovery: Treatment Presenter: Area 57, Scott B. | Texas 8 |
| 11:00am - 12:00pm | Concepts 6 & 7 Presenter: Area 10, Beth P. & Tami R. | Wildflower 1 |
| 11:00am - 12:00pm | Anonymity - It's Not Just Yours Presenters: Area 65, Johnathan J. & Kirk S. | Wildflower 2 |
| 11:00am - 12:00pm | The Home Group: AA's Heart & Strength Presenter: Area 46, Christoph E. | Wildflower 3 |
| 12:00pm - 1:30pm | Lunch Break - 1.5 hours | |
| Session 4 | 1:30pm - 2:30pm | |
| 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Intergroup/Central Office: On the Firing Line Presenter: Area 68, Jason I. | Texas 6 |
| 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Grapevine & La Vina: It's Not Just a Magazine Presenter: Area 66, Donnie D. | Texas 7 |
| 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Workshops 101: How and Why Presenter: Area 67, Bella L. | Texas 8 |
| 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Concepts 8 & 9 Presenter: Area 46, Myron T. | Wildflower 1 |
| 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Service Evolution: Leading with Action Presenter: Area 65, Nicole M. | Wildflower 2 |
| 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Trustees - One Purpose: Serving the Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous Presenter: Area 46, Teresa J. | Wildflower 3 |
| 2:30pm - 2:45pm | 15 minute break | |
| Session 5 | 2:45pm - 3:45pm | |
| 2:45pm - 3:45pm | What's the Issue? Inside or Outside? Presenter: Area 38, Veronica K. | Texas 6 |
| 2:45pm - 3:45pm | Strengthening the Chain: General Service Representative & Alternate General Service Representative Presenters: Area 65, Ted W., Kenneth S., Jenny L. | Texas 7 |
| 2:45pm - 3:45pm | Remaining One Fellowship (Spanish) Presenter: Area 65, Tomas G. | Texas 8 |
| 2:45pm - 3:45pm | Concepts 10 & 11 Presenters: Area 4, Sandy L. & Rebecca M. | Wildflower 1 |
| 2:45pm - 3:45pm | Sharing our 3 Legacies of AA - Am I Responsible? Presenter: Area 10, Avery P. | Wildflower 2 |
| 2:45pm - 3:45pm | The Delegate's Role & Impact in Our Future Presenter: Area 38, Gene M. | Wildflower 3 |
| 3:45pm - 4:00pm | 15 minute break | |
| Session 6 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm | |
| 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Inclusivity Matters: Accessibilities Presenter: Area 67, Taylor C. | Texas 6 |
| 4:00pm - 5:00pm | District Committee Member (DCM) Role in AA Unity Presenter: Area 68, Courtney L. | Texas 7 |
| 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Does Service Help Me Stay Sober? (Spanish) Presenter: Area 4, Rafael G. | Texas 8 |
| 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Concept 12 Presenter: Area 25, Melissa B. | Wildflower 1 |
| 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Your Ego is Not your Amigo! (Spirit of Rotation) Presenter: Area 39, Emily A. | Wildflower 2 |
| 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Tech Talk: Technology Presenter: Area 57, Laura T. | Wildflower 3 |
| 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Dinner Break - 1.5 hours | |
| 6:30pm - 7:15pm | What Does Service Mean to Me? Chair, Olga R., SWRAASA Chair Presenters: Panel | Main Ballroom |
| 7:15pm - 7:30pm | 15 minute break | |
| 7:30pm - 9:10pm | Delegate Presentations, Chair, Olga R., SWRAASA Chair Delegates speak on various AA topics | Main Ballroom |
| 9:30pm | Entertainment, Recovery Jam: Open Mic Night & Karaoke | Wildflower 1 & 2 |
Sunday, October 13, 2024
| Time | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Morning AA Meetings | 7:00am - 8:00am | |
| 7:00am | AA Meeting English | Main Ballroom |
| 7:00am | AA Meeting Spanish | Main Ballroom |
| 8:30am - 9:30am | Past Trustee's Panel - Looking Ahead Chair, Teresa J, SW Regional Trustee | Main Ballroom |
| 9:30am - 10:00am | Ask a Trustee | Main Ballroom |
| 10:00am - 10:15am | 15 minute break | |
| 10:15am - 12:00pm | SWRAASA Business Meeting | Main Ballroom |
Archives
Please visit the AA Archives this weekend in Cottonwood 2 & 3. Archives have been provided by SW Regional Areas.
Audio Recording
All main room speakers and Concepts workshops will be recorded by JV Audio and available for purchase. Please see JV Audio table in the main lobby for details.
AA Meetings
AA Meetings will be held at 7:00am – 8:00am Saturday and Sunday. English meetings will be in Wildflower 2 and Spanish in Wildflower 3.
Interpretations
Interpretations in Spanish will be available for main room presentations and workshops. Tables with audio equipment will be in the back of each room. Professional ASL interpretation will be provided for main room speakers throughout the weekend. Volunteer ASL interpreters are available for workshops, by request. See registration for details.
Hospitality
Hospitality is in Cottonwood 1. Room will be open in the morning at 6:00 am and in the evening until 10:30 pm. Hospitality will be closed during main ballroom sessions.
Hotel Smoking Policy
No smoking or vaping inside hotel. Please respect hotel policy. Smoke only in designated areas.