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The Best Speakers Under the Sun
8 th Annual English Speaking
Sobriety Under The Sun AA Convention with Al-Anon Participation
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico ~2010 Convention Theme: Mind, Body, Spirit ~
Weekend Program Click here for a printable version of the program and a map of the hotel property
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 29th
| 2 - 7 PM |
Registration - Salon Capilla Foyer |
| 2 - 5 PM |
Ongoing Hourly Marathon Meetings (Topics & Chairpersons to be listed at entrance doors)
- A A - Capilla Room D
- Al-Anon - Capilla Room C
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| 3:30 – 4:45 PM |
GLBT Meeting and/or Social hour - Yelapa Room
Al-Anon Meeting and/or Social hour - Mismaloya Room |
| 5 - 7 PM |
Welcome Reception for all attendees Complimentary Hors d' Oeuvres & Beverages - Salon Capilla Main Hall |
| 7 PM |
Convention Opening Meeting - Salon Capilla Main Hall
- 2010 Chair: Craig A., Pto Vallarta - Welcome
- Al-Anon Program Chair: Deni S., Pto Vrta – Al-Anon Preamble
- Al-Anon Speaker: Ellen C. - Dallas, TX
- AA Speaker: Dayle P. - NYC, NY
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| 10 PM |
Open AA Beach Meeting - in front of Las Velas Restaurant |
SATURDAY, JANUARY 30th
| 7 - 8 AM |
Open AA Beach Meeting - in front of Las Velas Restaurant |
| 9 - 10 AM |
Registration Re-Opens - Salon Capilla Foyer |
| Noon - 5 PM |
Ongoing Hourly Marathon Meetings
(Topics & Chairpersons to be listed at entrance doors) - A A - Capilla Room D
- Al-Anon - Capilla Room C
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| 10 - 11:30 AM |
Morning Sessions:
| Topic |
Facilitator
| Room
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| "Alcoholism: Is It Really A Disease, And If So, So What?" |
Lynn H., AA, Mercer Island, WA. |
Salon Capilla Main Hall |
| “Never Thought It Would Happen to Me: Dealing with Physical Challenges (illness, injury, aging…) in Recovery” |
TBD |
Yelapa Room |
| “We Are Not A Glum Lot” |
Dayle P., AA, NYC, NY |
Punta Mita Room |
| “Mind, Body, Spirit Meditation” |
Sarahleah H., Al-anon, Mercer Island, WA. |
Mismaloya Room |
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| 1 - 2:30 PM |
Mid-day Sessions:
| Topic |
Facilitator
| Room
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| “Time with Tom – Recovery of Mind, Body, Spirit for AA’s, Al-Anon’s and Double Winners” |
Tom W., Oakland, CA |
Salon Capilla Main Hall |
| “The Beginning of a New Life: Newcomer’s Meeting” |
Panel of local AA members sharing E, S, H and open sharing
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Yelapa Room |
| “Keeping It Growing: Long-term Sobriety” |
Panel of local AA members sharing E, S, H and open sharing |
Punta Mita Room |
| “Going Out of My Mind! Dealing with Anger, Resentment & Conflict” |
TBD, Al-Anon |
Mismaloya Room |
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2:45 - 4:15 PM |
Afternoon Sessions:
| Topic |
Facilitator
| Room |
| "Alcoholism: Is It Really A Disease, And If So, So What?" |
Lynn H., AA,
Mercer Island, WA. |
Salon Capilla Main Hall |
| “Where Is My Spirit? Dealing with Spiritual Slumps or Voids” |
TBD |
Yelapa Room |
| “Recovering in Mexico: An International Experience” |
Panel of locals sharing their stories with Q&A |
Punta Mite Room |
| “Relationships: An Interactive Panel of Couples in Recovery” |
Ellen C., Al-Anon, Dallas, TX & AA TBD |
Mismaloya Room |
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| 4:30-5:45 PM |
GLBT, Women’s and Men’s Meetings:
| Meeting |
Facilitator
| Room
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| GLBT |
TBD |
Yelapa Room |
| Men's |
TBD |
Mismaloya Room |
| Women's |
TBD |
Punta Mita Room |
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6 - 7:45 PM |
Sunset Banquet (ticket required) Seven Columns Terrace |
| 7:45 PM |
General Seating Opens for Speaker Meeting
Salon Capilla Main Hall |
8:00 PM |
Speaker Meeting - AA Mtg Chair: TBD - Preamble
- Reader: TBD - How It Works
- Introducer: Jim B.
- AA Speaker: Tom W. - Oakland, CA.
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10:00 PM |
Entertainment (TBD) - Salon Capilla Main Hall |
Sunday, January 31st
| 7 - 8 AM |
Open AA Beach Meeting - in front of Las Velas Restaurant |
| 8 - 9 AM |
Continental Breakfast - Salon Capilla Main Hall |
| 9 - 10 AM |
Sunday Morning Spiritual Meeting - Salon Capilla Main Hall
- 9-9:30 am - Open Sharing Session
- 9:30 AA and Al-Anon Countdown of Years in Recovery
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| 10 AM |
Speaker Meeting - Salon Capilla Main Hall
- Chair: TBD
- Reader: TBD - How It Works
- Introducer: Barbara H.
- AA Speaker: Lynn H., Mercer Island, WA.
- Al-Anon speaker Saraleah H., Mercer Island, WA.
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| 11:45 - Noon |
Convention Closing - Salon Capilla Main Hall |
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Stay an extra day for the
No Booze Cruise!
Monday, February 1st from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tickets: $40 USD advance
Or $45 USD at the dock the day of
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