33rd Annual Conference of the Lakes Program. Archway to Freedom. April 27-29, 2018 Canandaigua, New York The Inn On The Lake

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1 CONFERENCE NOTES Name Tags Are Required At All Events Registration: All Conference attendees including participants and Committee members must register. Registration Hours: Fri., April 27, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Sat., April 28, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Accommodations and seating for the handicapped will be provided. Please ask at the registration desk for details. Conference Hospitality Room Susan B. Anthony Room (AA and Al-Anon) Hospitality Room Hours: Friday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. (coffee only) 5 p.m p.m. (snacks & coffee) 10 p.m p.m. (coffee) 10 p.m p.m. (cash sundae bar) Grand Ballroom Saturday 7 a.m p.m. (snacks & coffee) 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. (pizza) 2:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. (snacks & coffee) 8 p.m p.m. (snacks & coffee) 10 p.m p.m. (cash sundae bar) Grand Ballroom Sunday 7 a.m a.m. (donuts & coffee) 33rd Annual Conference of the Lakes Program Archway to Freedom Hospitality rooms sponsored by individual Counties or Home Groups will post their room numbers in the Main Lobby. 12 The Conference of the Lakes 2019 will begin to take shape before this year s event is over. It will take the form best expressed by your ideas, your experience and your commitment to service as, indeed, each member of this year s Organizing Committee stood where you are standing and made the decision to get involved. Your most difficult step will be to attend that first Committee meeting. So ask a Committee member this weekend when that first meeting is and what else this Conference is all about. April 27-29, 2018 Canandaigua, New York The Inn On The Lake I Am Responsible... When anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help, I want the hand of AA always to be there. And for that: I am responsible. Declaration of 30th Anniversary International Convention,

2 2 THE TWELVE STEPS OF AA 1. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. 2. Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. 3. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him. 4. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. 5. Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. 6. Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character. 7. Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings. 8. Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all. 9. Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others. 10. Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it. 11. Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God, as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out. 12. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs. CONFERENCE TRUSTED SERVANTS Chairperson...Janice C. Co-Chair...April B. Chairperson Al-Anon...Charlene H. Co-Chair Al-Anon... Amy W. COMMITTEES This list only contains the names of Committee Chair and Co-Chairpersons. There are many others that have given their time and energy to make this conference a success, and for them we are grateful. Archives...Chair, Rusty R. Audio Visual... Chair, Alan H. Deaf/Hard of Hearing... Chair, Gene M. Co-Chair, Mike O. Entertainment...Chair, Robin A. Flowers & Gifts... Chair, Nikki H. Fundraising...Chair, Brian V. Co-Chair, Sean C. Greeters... Chair, Cathy K. Hospitality... Chair, Cindy F. Hotel...Chair, Sean C. Panels... Chair, Stephen P. Co-Chair, Rob S. Printing... Chair, Steve P. Co-Chair, Marty L. Registration...Chair, Renae P. Co-Chair, Melissa L. Scholarships...Chair, Jamie G. Secretary...Chair, Sam H. Speakers...Chair, Morgan H. Co-Chair, Zack L. Talk-A-Thon...Chair, Gloria J. Co-Chair, Bob W. Transportation...Chair, Joe W. Co-Chair, Paul. Treasurer...Chair, Eileen B. Co-Chairs, Krista M. & Craig S. Ushers... Chair, Joe W. Website... Chair, April B. Workshops...Chair, Jamie G. Co-Chair, Justine L. 11

3 PAST AA and AL-ANON CHAIRPERSONS NUMBER YEAR AA AL-ANON 1st 1986 Dave K. Joy P. 2nd 1987 Cheryl H. Bonnie P. 3rd 1988 Arnie P. Elaine R. 4th 1989 Evelyn K. Bev T. 5th 1990 Mike G. Susan B. 6th 1991 Brenda S. Norm D. 7th 1992 Bruce A. Frank McN. 8th 1993 Judy VH. Sharon D. 9th 1994 Richard A. Sheila S. 10th 1995 Barb T. Jean S. 11th 1996 Dave W. Kirsten F. 12th 1997 Debra P. Jill S. 13th 1998 Pat R. Kathy M. 14th 1999 Priscilla T. Hale S.-C. 15th 2000 Dan S. Mary Anne B. 16th 2001 Jeanette V. Sharon C. 17th 2002 Jeff W. Pam C. 18th 2003 Barb F. Margie S. 19th 2004 Tom R. Mike H. 20th 2005 Liza C. Maureen S. 21st 2006 Jim B. Carolyn H. 22nd 2007 Monica S.-E. Pat H. 23rd 2008 Clyde M. Ann S. 24th 2009 Heidi K. Gary M. 25th 2010 Mike H. Debi D. 26th 2011 Marjorie C. Diane S. 27th 2012 Jim M. Tom H. 28th 2013 Sue C. Kristine T. 29th 2014 Frank W. Eileen B. 30th 2015 Sean C. Carole B. 31st 2016 Susan J. Marcia Y. 32nd 2017 Steve P. Sandy M. God, Grant us the Serenity to accept the things we cannot change, Courage to change the things we can, and Wisdom to know the difference. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE The Conference of the Lakes is a gathering of the recovering community in the Finger Lakes region. Here, in the heart of the Finger Lakes, we take time out each year to share and broaden our recovery experience beyond the personal and group level. We have no direct connection with any other organization or efforts. This conference is a Celebration of Recovery. Our primary purpose is to carry the AA message with Al-Anon participation and to fellowship joyously together. WELCOME! April and I would like to welcome you to the 33rd annual Conference of the Lakes. The theme for this year s conference is Archway to Freedom and is based on the 9th step. This year we bring to you questions to reflect upon - Has your creator shown you the way of patience, tolerance, kindliness, and love? How free do you want to be? The spiritual life is not a theory; we have to live it. The 9th step states Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others. Making amends may seem like a bitter pill to swallow, but for those serious about recovery, it can be great medicine for the spirit and soul. It is truly an amazing experience putting on this conference. We hope you enjoy this year s lineup, and that you are amazed before you are halfway through. May you find a new freedom, and a new happiness; may you comprehend the word Serenity, and may you know peace. Janice C. & April B. Conference Chair & Co-Chair DEFINITION OF AA Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. 10 3

4 FRIDAY April 27, 2018 SUNDAY April 29, 2018 Afternoon Morning 4:30 p.m. The Traditions - Withstanding the test of time Moderators: Craig S. & Nikkie P. 7:30 a.m. Prayer & Meditation Get Your Quiet On Moderators: Todd V. & Zack P. 6:00 p.m. Al-Anon Kick Off Speaker* Moderator: Amy W. Speaker: Kelli W. Williamsville, NY 9:00 a.m. Spiritual Panel* (Both AA & Al-Anon) Moderators: April B. & Amy W. 8:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Evening Opening of Conference* Moderator: Janice C. Opening Song: Dave B. & Soren T. Speaker: Donna H. Huntley, Montana Dance ( til 12:30 A.M.) Music by: (DJ) DC Entertainment AA Talk-A-Thon Design for Living Moderator: Bob W. Al-Anon Talk-A-Thon Forgiveness Moderator: Amy W. Cash Ice Cream Sundae Bar 10:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m. Spiritual Panel Memorial Request Honoring those who have passed on since our last gathering Moderator: April B. The Poem The Old Violin Recited By: Ron P. AA Closing Speaker* Paul M. Brockport NY Moderator: Janice C. Transfer of Gavel Al-Anon Charlene H. to Amy W. Transfer of Gavel AA Janice C. to April B. Conference Closing Hymn Amazing Grace Sung By: Kitty F. 4 *Interpreted for deaf/hard of hearing *Interpreted for deaf/hard of hearing 9

5 SATURDAY April 28, 2018 SATURDAY April 28, 2018 Afternoon Morning 3:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Al-Anon Speaker* Robyn V., Winston Salem NC Moderator: Charlene H. Evening Step 3: Archway to Freedom Moderators: Chris C., Paul D. & Ian M. 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Amends How will I ever do that? Moderators: David G., Casey A. & Justine A. Step 9 Moderator: Rob S. (Clark Room) 6:30 p.m. 7:45 p.m. 9:30 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Banquet AA Banquet Speaker* Moderator: Janice C. Speaker: Kent C. Sandusky OH Dance ( til 12:30 A.M.) Live Band: Inside Out AA Talk-A-Thon Archway to Freedom Moderator: Gloria J. Al-Anon Talk-A-Thon Detachment with Love Moderator: Charlene H. Cash Ice Cream Sundae Bar 10:15 a.m. * Tradition 9 Moderator: Stephen P. (Thompson Room) Changed Behavior Moderator: Cindy R. Parents of Alcoholics, Letting Go with Love Moderator: Michele C. Ask-it-Basket* Moderator: Adam T. (Clark Room) * Recovery, Unity, Service Three Legacies Moderator: Rob S. (Thompson Room) Taking Action to Clear the Wreckage of Our Past Moderator: Stephen P. 8 *Interpreted for deaf/hard of hearing *Interpreted for deaf/hard of hearing 5

6 10:15 a.m. SATURDAY April 28, 2018 Morning Letting our Higher Power Lead us on the Archway to Freedom Moderator: Susan F. GRAND BALL CLARK THOMPSON 11:30 a.m. Why are we not a glum lot? Moderator: Stephen P. (Clark Room) 42 SUSAN B. ANTHONY 31 How have the 9th Step Promises Come True in Your Life Moderator: Rob S. (Thompson Room) * How do you make Amends? Moderator: Adam Al-Anon Adult Child Panel How Al-Anon is Healing Childhood Wounds Moderator: Laura L. Front Desk ONTARIO DIRECTORS DR MEETING LAYOUT Afternoon 1:00 p.m. AA Speaker* Amy S-D, Louisville KY Moderator: April B. 1:30 p.m. Freedom from Isolation by Mending Our Relationships Moderator: Rob W. VINTAGE (2ND FLOOR) 6 *Interpreted for deaf/hard of hearing 7