Alcoholics Anonymous Philippines

36th Annual Philippines AA Convention

36th Annual AA Philippines Convention

Program 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’s Sala, 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 Contest
2:00-3:00: 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:-11:00: Snacks (Foyer)
12:00-1:00: Lunch (Dining Hall)
1:00-2:00: Departure

Convention Fees

Registration (per person, PHP)

Type No** Room Dorm* Double* Single*
A/C 2,600 2,800 3,500
Non-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.

Payment

Pre-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.

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

 

“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