AREA 33 WELCOMES YOU TO THE… 2018 MRU · 876 Horace Brown Drive Madison Heights, MI 48071 Register: Event day registration available -or- Pre-register to [email protected]

AREA 33 WELCOMES YOU TO THE…

2018 MRU

March 2nd, 3rd & 4th Edward Hotel & Convention Center 600 Town Center Drive, Dearborn, MI 48126

But Wait…There's More Opportunities to be Involved!

MRU 2019:

When: First meeting 3pm Sunday, April 15, 2018.

Where: Edward Hotel & Convention Center

600 Town Center Drive

Dearborn, MI 48126

Area 33 Pre-Conference:

When: Sunday, March 11 from 10am to 4pm.

Where: Madison Place

876 Horace Brown Drive

Madison Heights, MI 48071

Register: Event day registration available -or-

Pre-register to [email protected]

with Conference in subject line.

Statewide Mock Conference:

When: Saturday, April 7 from 9am to 4pm.

Where: First Methodist Church

400 South Main Street

Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

Register: Pre-register to [email protected]

with Mock Conference in subject line.

International Convention:

When: 2020

Where: Detroit

Organizing will begin in 2019 and

4500 volunteers will be needed!

While our members have differing views of how to adhere to the principles of

anonymity laid out in Alcoholics Anonymous’ Eleventh and Twelfth Traditions,

here are some suggestions for practicing these principles here at March

Roundup 2018:

PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO

Out of respect for others, please do not take photographs or videos

during any of the meetings at the Convention. Please remember that the taking

of photos or videos during A.A. meetings makes many members uncomfortable

about the confidentiality of the gathering.

Also, please be considerate when taking photos or videos around

event venues. Take care that you do not capture images of A.A. members,

family members and friends who did not give their permission and may not

wish to appear in your pictures.

THE INTERNET

The long form of A.A.’s 11th Tradition reads: “Our names and pictures

as A.A. members ought not to be broadcast, filmed or publicly printed.”

In keeping with the principle, please do not post recognizable photos

or videos of identifiable A.A. members on Web sites accessible to the public,

including unrestricted pages on social networking sites. Whatever the medium,

no disclosure of a member’s affiliation with A.A. can rightfully be made by

anyone except the individual himself.

TRADITION ELEVEN

Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than

promotion; we need always maintain personal anonymity at the level of press,

radio and films.

TRADITION TWELVE

Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our Traditions, ever

reminding us to place principles before personalities.

For more information regarding online anonymity - see the

pamphlet “Understanding Anonymity”.

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FIRST FLOOR ACTIVITIES LOCATION

AA Panels……………………..… Regency A

AA Panels……………………….. Regency B-C

AA Panels……………………..… Regency D

Al-Anon Program……………….. Great Lakes A

Fellowship & Public Outreach….. Regency E-K

Main Speakers…………………… Great Lakes Center

SECOND FLOOR ACTIVITIES LOCATION

AA Panels……………………….. Desoto

AA Panels & Entertainment……. Marquis Ballroom

AA Archives…………………….. Stanley Steamer

Al-Anon Archives……………….. Thomas Room

Alkathon………………………… Bugatti Royal

Spanish Speaking Program (701). Stearns Knight

Literature & Tokens…………….. Pierce Arrow

OTHER FLOORS LOCATION

Banquet………………………….. Rotunda

Hospitality Rooms……………… Rooms 775 & 875

Hospitality Room Hours

Friday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm

Saturday: 7:00am - 11:00pm

*Hospitality Rooms CLOSED 7pm - 10 pm both days

Sunday; 7:30am - 11:00am

AA FRIDAY, MARCH 2

4:00PM - 5:15PM Regency A

Fun with the Big Book - Page 112

Chairperson: Barclay R. (Nashville, TN)

Earl H., June G., Danny D., Scott L., Charlie H., Adam C., Dawn B., Brian B., Jerry W., Lovey R., Jeremy C., Bobby C., Captian Bill H., Ian C., Adam J., Kristi S.,

Sherry V., Eddie L., Tim F, Nathan D, Anthony O.

4:30PM - 5:45PM Regency D

"...And the Best Director Award goes to..." -3rd Step Decision

Chairperson: Patrick M.

Ian E. (Ashtabuka, OH), Crissy M., Patrick B. (Toronto, CA),

Tristan C. (Frederick, MD)

5:00PM - 6:15PM Regency BC

God Consciousness- "the essence of a spiritual experience"

Chairperson: Donald M.

Matt C. (Nashville, TN), Ross H. (Stuart, FL), Daniel F. (North Buffalo, NY),

Matt B. (Syoughton, WI)


Hope (3/2 - Daily Reflections)

Chairperson: Tim K.

Karl O. (Frederick, MD), John M., Paul P., Kiera M. (Rochester, NY)


Becoming Aware (Steps 6 & 7)

Chairperson: Greg N.

Tony R., Mike B., Curt P., Clyde G.


The Promises of the Program

Chairperson: Scott L. (Nashville, TN)

Adam P. (Beach Haven, NJ), Jake J. (Buffalo, NY), Jeremy G. (Warrensburg, MO),

Alex L. (Rochester, NY)

SPANISH SPEAKING (701) PROGRAM All panels located in the Stearns Knight Room on the 2nd floor.

Spanish Speaking (701) Saturday, March 3

2:15PM - 3:15PM

Tema: Apadrinamiento (Sponsorship)

Orador: Carlos

Cordinador: Alejandro

4:00PM - 5:00PM

Tema: Capítulo 7 (Chapter 7)

Orador: Mario

Cordinador: Solis

5:30PM - 6:30PM

Tema: La Mujeres en AA (Women in AA)

Oradora: Miriam

Cordinadora: Raquel

Spanish Speaking (701) Sunday, March 4

9:00AM - 10:00AM

Tema: 12 Tradiciones (12 Traditions)

Orador: Mario

Cordinadora: Curberto

10:30AM - 11:30AM

Tema: Despertar Espíritual (Spiritual Awakening)

Orador: José

Cordinador: Santiago

AA FRIDAY, MARCH 2

8:00PM - 10:00PM Great Lakes Center

MAIN SPEAKER

Chairperson: Bob B.

Danny D. from El Segundo, CA


Musts, Ifs & Spiritual Axioms

Chairperson: Angela K.

Dan C. (Rochester, NY), Morgan H. (Rochester ,NY),

Christen S. (Ashtabula, OH), Joe M. (Rochester, NY)

10:00PM Marquis Ballroom

Friday Night Entertainment

Sketch & Stand-Up Comedy, Big Book Trivia, & Lip Sync Battle

AA SATURDAY, MARCH 3

8:00AM - 9:15AM Regency A

"Upon Awakening."

Chairperson: Ryan P.

Doug S., Breanna C., Austin S., Lovey R. (Shelton, CT)

8:30AM - 9:45AM Marquis Ballroom

Fun With the Big Book- Page 112

Chairperson: Jason MJ

Chris E., Randy L., Jordan T., Hannah R., Big Jeff, Russ H., Thomas T., Ross H, Dan C., Morgan H., Christen S., Joe M., Matt C., Ian C., Jake J., Jeremy G., Dan

F., Ross H., Adam P., Ian E., Tristan C., Joe S., Bill R.

9:00AM - 10:00AM Regency D

Promptly = Quickly, Immediately, or at Once - STEP 10

Chairperson: Jeff R.

Dawn B. (Bellevue, OH), Charlie H., Melissa L. (Rochester, NY)

SPANISH SPEAKING (701) PROGRAM All panels located in the Stearns Knight Room on the 2nd floor.

Spanish Speaking (701) Friday, March 2

4:30PM - 5:30PM

Tema: 5 Puntos Básicos (5 Basic Points)

Orador: Cecilio

Cordinador: Ramiro A

6:00PM - 7:00PM

Tema: El origen de los 12 pasos (The origin of the 12 steps)

Orador: Miriam

Cordinador: Martín

Spanish Speaking (701) Saturday, March 3

10:00AM - 11:00AM

Tema: Recuperacion (Recuperation)

Orador: Ezequier

Cordinador: Leomar M.

11:15AM - 12:15PM

Tema: Unidad (Unity)

Orador: Vincente

Cordinador: Julio

[LUNCH BREAK]

1:00PM - 2:00PM

Tema: Servicio (Service)

Orador: Juan M.

Cordinador: Raul

AL-ANON PROGRAM

Al-Anon Saturday, March 3


AL-ANON MAIN SPEAKER

Chairperson: Debbie D.

Linda L. from Nashville, TN


ALATEEN MAIN SPEAKERS

Matt R. and Summer B.

Al-Anon Sunday, March 4

9:00AM - 10:00AM Great Lakes A

Spirituality in Al-Anon:

Finding Guidance from your Higher Power in Everyday Life

Chairperson: Cindy F.

Cindy F., Leslie, Tony D.


Growing in Al-Anon

Chairperson: Mitch S.

Alateens TBA

11:30AM - 12:45PM Great Lakes A

Principles in our Relationships

Chairperson: George H.

Linda & Scott L. (Nashville, TN) - Jaime & Gideon P. (Riviera Beach, FL)


9:30AM - 10:30AM Desoto

How do you Stay Stopped and Start Living?

Chairperson: Dennis R.

Shawn S., Moira M., Pat S., KC R.


Rarely have we seen a person in jail...Corrections Panel

Chairperson: Roland R.

Brian B. (FL), Andrew V. (OCJ), Kim L., Dave O.

10:00AM - 11:15AM Marquis Ballroom

5 Important Pages- 25, 27, & 47

Chairperson: Justin S.

Kent C. (Sandusky, OH), Shawn P., AJ L.

10:00AM - 11:15AM Regency BC

Trust God

Chairperson: Michele W.

Greg C., Lisa C., Patrick R. (Buffalo, NY), Matt S. (Buffalo, NY)


Laughter, the Sound Effect of Recovery

Chairperson: Barclay R. (Nashville, TN)

Shane M., Bob L., Sean P., Martinez S.


"The First Rule of Calvery: When the Horse is Dead, Dismount."

- OLD IDEAS

Chairperson: Daniel F.

Danny D. (El Segundo, CA), Greg E. (Vandalia, IL), Dan D. (Buffalo, NY)

AL-ANON PROGRAM

Al-Anon Friday, March 2

6:30PM - 7:30PM Great Lakes A

Step One - Moving Toward Hope

Chairperson: Jo Jo S.

Genise R., Tony B., JoJo S.

Al-Anon Saturday, March 3


Hope for Today:

Using our Character Assets in Place of Generational Patterns/Defects

Chairperson: Wendy S.

Esther W., Linda L., Michael B.


Double Winners - The AA's Value of Using Al-Anon

Chairperson: Margaret A.

Doug D., Stephanie R., Margaret A.


Healing Through the Al-Anon Family

Chairperson: Mary Beth L.

Angela L., Laura S., Eileen P., Lora

1:15PM - 2:15PM Great Lakes A

Family Secrets

Chairperson: Grant J.

Grant J., Corey M., Dillion G.


11:00AM - 12:30PM Regency A

Anonymity Workshop

Chairpeople: Tone F. and Hugh H.

11:30AM - 12:45PM Regency BC

Clean House

Chairperson: Adam D.

Julie S. (Atlanta, GA), Kevin K. (Barrington, IL), Jeff B. (Buffalo, NY),

Andrew P. (Seattle, WA)

11:30AM - 12:45PM Marquis Ballroom

Early AA Escapades

Chairperson: Sarah D.

June G. (Oxnard, CA)

11:45AM - 12:45PM Regency D

Traditions Skit

Chairperson: Gary S.

12:00PM - 1:00PM Desoto

From the Coffee Pot to World Service

Chairperson: Cynthia B.- Area 33 Alternate Delegate

Ted S. - Area 32 Delegate, Rick P. - Area 34 Delegate,

Carlyle W. - Area 33 Delegate


The Importance of Intergroup

Chairperson: Brian C. (Akron, OH)

Bob P. - Pontiac Central Office, John S. - Ferndale Central Office,

Gilford V. - Detroit Central Office



Help Others

Chairperson: Logan W.

Ralph D. (NJ), Sarah R. (Palatine, IL), Jimmy S., Adam L.


District 11/12- Grapevine Skit

Chairperson: Debbie B.

1:00PM - 2:15PM Marquis Ballroom

4 Important Pages- 23 & 24

Chairperson: Patrick L.

Kent C. (Sandusky, OH), Earl H. (Scottsdale, AZ),

Danny D. (El Segundo, CA), Scott L. (Nashville, TN),


Bridge to the Past

Chairperson: Ray D.

Bill T., Sergio S., Sharon M., Dalia W.


AL-ANON MAIN SPEAKER

Chairperson: Debbie D.

Linda L. from Nashville, TN


District 17- "We are people who normally would not mix"

Chairperson: Cherie H.

Steve M., Amber D., Roxie G., Rob C.


ALATEEN MAIN SPEAKERS

Matt R. and Summer B.

AA SUNDAY, MARCH 4


SPONSORSHIP WORKSHOP- "...an experience you MUST not miss."

Chairperson: Nate P.

Kent C. (Sandusky, OH)


Continuing the Spiritual Quest- Emotional Sobriety

Chairperson: Jim B. 4/28/80

Ellen F. 12/7/85, Raymond M. 8/23/87, Mary B. 7/1/80, Rusty M. 3/29/80

11:15AM - 12:30PM Regency A

Change (with reference to Appendix II)

Chairperson: Al J.

Noreen A., Jamey T., Phillip D., Rick T.

11:30AM - 12:45PM Regency BC

Living In The Dash

Chairperson: Matthew M.

Dan F., Dana W., Jay W., Aaron K.


Principles in our Relationships

Chairperson: George H.

Linda & Scott L. (Nashville, TN) - Jaime & Gideon P. (Riviera Beach, FL)

11:45AM - 12:45PM Desoto

SPONSORSHIP WORKSHOP- "Our Real Purpose..."

Chairperson: Nancy M.

Kent C. (Sandusky, OH)


MAIN SPEAKER

Chairperson: Lauren M.

Earl H. from Scottsdale, AZ



District 10- AA in the Family

Chairperson: Bert R.

Sarah T., Geoff T., Laura H., Gary M.


The Doctors' Opinions- Silkworth, Smith, Thiebout, & Jung

Chairperson: Thad G.

Earl H. (Scottsdale, AZ), June G. (Oxnard, CA), Scott L. (Nashville, TN)


"When We Retire at Night."

Chairperson: Steve F.

Tim M., Tim W., Tammy O., John L.


District 14- Stages of Recovery

Chairperson: Wade C.

Robert F., Linda H., Paul K., Tom R.


District 18- Clearing Away the Wreckage of our Past- Steps 8 & 9

Chairperson: Katie H.

Mara P., Mike L., Noreen A., Joe M.


District 15- The Good, the Bad, the Ugly- Do's and Don'ts of Early

& Ongoing Recovery

Chairperson: Kristen Q.

Sandi B., Kara N., Steve P., Kevin T.

AA SUNDAY, MARCH 4


Fun With the Big Book- Page 112

Chairperson: James V.

Mark B., Brian R., Kris Z., Lauren L., John G., Tammy S., Steve W., Mark F.,

Patrick L., Brad M., Dalia D., Hannah H., Joe M., Andrew C., John C., Lila C.


The How & Why of It

Chairperson: Natasha C.

Rob G., Chris C., James P., Jon P. (Rochester, NY)


Gratuity

Chairperson: Bob W.

Lori F., Christina N., Katie W., Jon S.


The Circle/Triangle-What is it & where did it go?

Do we still need the Traditions?

Do we really need a Homegroup?

Plus other questions & (hopefully) some answers.

Chairperson: Bob B.

June G. (Oxnard, CA), Kent C. (Sandusky, OH), Danny D. (El Segundo, CA),

Scott L. (Nashville, TN)


Weeding The Garden (from Daily Reflections March 4)

Chairperson: Mike W.

Dan M., Adam W., Jason H. (Rochester, NY), Nick W.


Dr. Bob's Farewell Talk

Chairperson: Michael C.

Jeff J., Galen C., Chip G., Zach G.



District 22- AA Etiquette

Chairperson: Roy P.

Ted B., Jim S., Paula R., Karen B., Jamie S


District 2/3- There is a Solution

Chairperson: Renee RJ

Jan L., Nicole J., Louis H., Joe D


District 16- We Don't Have to Like You to Love You

Chairperson: Mike T.

James C., Rob M., Daud Y., Dave M.


District 19- 24 Hours a Day

Chairperson: Jeff L.

Paul W., Mary R., Therese S., Mike F.


District 21- Developing Strength & Serenity:

Dealing with Anger and Frustration in Everyday Life

Chairperson: Cindy S.

Kevin S., Peggy S., Philip P., Linda K.


District 23- Surrender

Chairperson: Judith G.

Kathy E., Matt H., Candace S., Frank U.



District 5- A Character Defects Sketch

Chairperson: Malisie H.


District 20- How it Works

Chairperson: Gabe M.

Don C., Monica D., Mary C., Norman S.


MAIN SPEAKER

Chairperson: Carlyle W.

June G. from Oxnard, CA


"How Do" on the 11th Step

Chairperson: Sean K.

Scott S., Carrie C., Simon J., Brian H.

10:00PM Marquis Ballroom

Saturday Night Dance


YPAA's Sharing Their "ESH"

Chairperson: Mark C.

Andrew B., Jason M. J., Andy W.

AA SUNDAY, MARCH 4


Love Meditaion

Chairperson: Scott L. (Nashville, TN)

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AREA 33 WELCOMES YOU TO THE… 2018 MRU · 876 Horace Brown Drive Madison Heights, MI 48071 Register: Event day registration available -or- Pre-register to [email protected]