Plans for Committee/Speakers/Recorder

The 51st Annual

PA Al-Anon Convention

will be held June 7 – 9, 2024

at Susquehanna University

in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania

$0.00$58.00

 Create a Basket for the 2024 Convention!

A-tisket, a-tasket, the Convention needs your basket!

Please consider asking your home group and district to create and donate an attractive basket to raffle at the Convention at Susquehanna University on June 7-9, 2024. Proceeds help create seed money for the 2025 Convention, with surplus funds benefiting the AWSC (80 percent) and WSO (20  percent).

Drop off your cellophane-wrapped basket when you register on Friday, June 7, 2024.

Attach a tag identifying your group and location, perhaps including a basket inventory. Tell the hospitality committee members your home group name and location so they can write it down.

Here are some Basket Donation Ideas for Groups and Districts.

Here are just some basket ideas:

  • Gardening hand tools, gloves, and a cushioned kneeler.
  • A squirrel-proof bird feeder and a book on birding.
  • For the budding artist: a box of watercolors, paint brushes, special papers for painting with watercolors, maybe an easel.
  • Fun for the grandkids: Newberry-award winning books and/or gender-neutral games.
  • For the tea lover: a pretty tea pot surrounded by different boxed teas and small bottles of honey.
  • For the bath lover: bath salts, soaps, and a thick white Turkish towel.
  • You don’t have to, but it would be nice to include Conference Approved Literature other than the three daily readers, which most of us have. How about “The Joy of Service” pamphlet (S-57)?

The types of baskets are limited only by your budget and imagination! Baskets can be big or small. It's the love you put into them that matters.

Things you need to know
  • Must be 18 years or older to attend.
  • There will be NO walk-in registrations. All participants must register online before the deadline below, even if they are only attending Saturday for the workshops.
  • All rooms will have AC and elevators. They are suite-style with 2 singles and 1 double; shared toilet, shower, and double sink. They have an unstocked kitchen with a refrigerator and microwave. There is a sofa and 2 chairs. Singles are first come, first served. Please note: Early registration is highly recommended, especially for suite-mate requests for all 4 to be in the same suite.
  • Any person registering for a double room without a roommate will be assigned a roommate.
    • Convention sign-in begins at 3:00 pm on Friday, June 7, 2024.
  • Rooms will not be available until this time.
    • The ONLINE ONLY registration and payment deadline is Friday, May 24, 2024, at 11:55 pm. This date is final and will not be extended.
  • NO Refunds will be given. Registrations are transferable, but not refundable.
  • Wi-Fi is available.
  • If paying by Check, make check out to: PA AL-ANON ASSEMBLY CONVENTION and MAIL TO:
    Pennsylvania AFG convention
    1653 Lititz Pike #1254
    Lancaster, PA 17601
Workshops
  • LEARNING      Acceptance is Always the Beginning
  • LEARNING      Denial: The Elephant in the Living Room
  • LEARNING      The God of our Understanding
  • LEARNING      The 500-Pound Telephone
 
  • GROWING      Releasing Resentments
  • GROWING      Courage to Change Our Character Defects
  • GROWING      Detaching with Love
  • GROWING      Self-Love is Not Selfish
 
  • IMPROVING      Building Healthy Relationships
  • IMPROVING      Choosing Happiness
  • IMPROVING      Setting Boundaries
  • IMPROVING      Taking Responsibilty for Myself
  • EVOLVING      The Gifts of Service
  • EVOLVING      What Makes a Good Meeting?
  • EVOLVING      Sponsorship: What's It All About?
  • EVOLVING      A Little Time for Myself: Moving Meditation
Planning Your Stay

Supplied by the University:

Linens (2 sheets/pillow case, thin blanket, 2 towels & 1 washcloth) will be placed on your bed.

What to Bring:

(University does not supply these items):

  • Please note: Everyone needs to bring a pillow!!
  • Hangers
  • Night light
  • Water bottle
  • Coffee pot for your room, if desired
  • Coffee travel mug
  • Phone charger
  • Toiletries
Want to help?

Those attending the Convention who’d like to help with a workshop are invited to email convention.workshop.chair@pa-al-anon.org for more information.

Spread the word

Please share the Convention flyer with your Group and with your Al-Anon friends.

Find your District number
If you don't know what District you are in, check out our PA Meeting Finder. Find your meeting, then click the name. In the meeting details, your District number is listed right above the "Share" button. To find your meeting, you can search by county or by city, then scroll.
 
For Al-Anon members from another state, Welcome! We're glad to have you. As for the District number, just pick one. It doesn't matter which one. This information only applies to members in PA.
Help a friend

Do you have a friend or fellow member that doesn't have a computer or smartphone? As we are unable to provide a printable registration form, consider helping them out by offering to enter their registration for them, either on your phone or on a computer. If they don't feel comfortable sharing their credit card information with you, simply let them know where they can mail their check. The address is available when you check out.

Need More Information?

For more information, please contact us via email: convention.registrar@pa-al-anon.org

We look forward to enjoying everyone’s “Experience, Strength, and Hope” at this event.

We’ll see you at Susquehanna University!

 

Susquehanna University

514 University Avenue, Selinsgrove, PA 17870

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