“We learned that we had to concede to our innermost selves that we were alcoholics. This is the first step in recovery”

-Alcoholics Anonymous, p.30

“Who cares to admit complete defeat?”

-Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, p.21

“Then, and only then, do we become as open-minded to conviction and as willing to listen as the dying can be. We stand ready to do anything which will lift the merciless obsession from us.”

-Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, p.24

Convention Venue

Directions:-Go up Veteran’s Drive (also known as Cebu Transcentral Highway) towards Marco Polo Hotel and Barangay Busay.-440 meters past Marco Polo Hotel, turn left on Holy Family Road.-Follow Holy Family Road for 480 meters and arrive at Holy Family Retreat House.

Contact us:36AAconventioncebu@gmail.com+63 917 570 7837 Ray (Pilipino spoken)+63 928 338 5292 Don+63 922 631 6914 Moe

Annual AA

36th

Philippines Convention

Come celebrate 36 Years of AA in the Philippines!February 2-4, 2018Redemptorist Retreat House Nivel Hills, Cebu City

36th Annual AA Philippines ConventionProgram of Activities 2018

Feb 2, (Friday)2:00-4:00: Registration (Foyer)2:00-4:30: Meet and Greet Social (Main Hall)2:30-3:30: Snacks (Foyer)3:00-4:00: AA Meeting (Dr. Bob’s Sala, hosted by Cebu South)4:30-5:30: Kick-Off and Welcome Address (Main Hall)6:30-7:30: Dinner (Dining Hall)8:00-9:00: Speaker Meeting (Main Hall, hosted by Cebu)9:30-10:30: Talent Contest (Main Hall)10:00-11:00: AA Meeting Tagalog (Dr. Bob’s Sala, hosted by Manila)10:00-11:00: Bonfire Meeting (Outside, hosted by Cebu)

Feb 3, (Saturday)5:45-7:15: Hike and Meeting (outside, hosted by Cebu)6:30-7:30: AA Meeting (Dr. Bob’s Sala, hosted by Ozamiz)7:00-8:00: Breakfast (Dining Hall)9:00-10:00: Speaker Meeting (Main Hall, hosted by Cebu)10:00: Snacks (Foyer)10:30-11:30: AA Meeting (Dr. Bob’sSala, hosted by Siargao)10:30-11:30: Al-Anon Meeting (Lois’ Sala)12:00-1:00 Lunch (Dining Hall)

1:00-2:00: AA Meeting (Dr. Bob’s Sala, hosted by Dumaguete)1:30-2:30: H&I Workshop (TBD, hosted by Cebu)1:30-4:30: Sightseeing (Outside; Temple of Leah, Hillylands) 1:30-3:00: Basketball Free-throw Contest2:00-3:00: Ping-Pong Single Elimination (TBD, prizes for top 3)2:30-3:30: AA Meeting (Dr. Bob’s Sala, hosted by Bohol)3:00-4:00: Snacks (Foyer)3:00-4:00: Al-Anon Meeting (Lois’ Sala)4:00-5:00: AA Meeting (Dr. Bob’s Sala, hosted by Angeles/Subic)4:00-5:00: AA Meeting Bisaya (Lois’ Sala, hosted by Cagayan de Oro) 5:00-6:00: Business Meeting (Main Hall)6:00-7:30 Banquet (Outside)7:30-8:00: Countdown (Main Hall)8:00-9:00: Speaker Meeting (Main Hall, hosted by Cebu)9:00-11:00: Entertainment (Main Hall)9:30-12:00: Bonfire Meeting (Outside, Hosted by Cebu)11:00-12:00: Surrenderee’s Meeting (Dr. Bob’s Sala, hosted by Surrenderee’s)

Feb 4, (Sunday)6:30-7:30 AA Meeting (Dr. Bob’s Sala, hosted by Davao)7:00-8:00 Breakfast (Dining Hall)9:00-11:00: Speaker Meeting (Main Hall, hosted by Cebu)10:00-11:00 Snacks (Foyer)12:00-1:00 Lunch (Dining Hall)1:00-2:00 Departure

Convention FeesRegistration (per person,php)

Type No** Room

Dorm*

Single*

Double*

A/C 2,600 2,800 3,500Non-A/C

1,800 2,200 2,400

No Room

1,700

*Includes full convention access, accommodation for 2 nights and all meals

**Includes full convention access and all meals

10% Early Bird Discount! Pre-registration Valid until December 1, 2017

A limited fund is available on a first-come-first served basis to assist those who cannot afford the convention fees.

Discounted rates for alternate accommodations are available at the nearby Marco Polo Plaza Hotel. Contact Gemma Baz gbaz@marcopolohotels.com and mention “Friends of Bill W” for reservations.

PaymentPre-registration can be made in cash, paypal or by money transfer. Please contact us for details.

Registration at the convention will accept only cash payments.