Founder's Day Minnesota 2025

Celebrating 85 Years of AA in the Upper Midwest - A legacy of recovery, fellowship, and hope

Saturday, November 29, 2025
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Pre-Registration Only $25

Save $5 with pre-registration • Door price: $30

Full Day Access

All speaker meetings, fellowship, newcomer breakfast, and one-year recognition ceremony

Recovery Community

Connect with AA & Al-Anon members from across the region in a day of hope and celebration

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Event Highlights

A full day of recovery, fellowship, and celebration

2025 Featured Speakers

Morning AA Speaker:

Billy C. from Pasadena, CA

Al-Anon Speaker:

Norm W. from Tijeras, NM

Evening Featured:

America K. from Escondido, CA

Evening Banquet - $60

Enjoy dinner, recognition ceremony, and fellowship dancing until midnight.

Tables provide 8 meals - perfect for your home group!

Registration Prices:

Pre-registration: $25

Day of event: $30

One Year Recognition

Special ceremony honoring members celebrating one year of sobriety.

History Panel Discussion

"85 Years of AA in the Upper Midwest" - Learn about our rich heritage and founding stories.

Call Up Step Meetings

Interactive step meetings throughout the day, working through the fundamental program of recovery.

Pat Cronin Memorial Talk

Special memorial presentation honoring Pat Cronin's contributions to the fellowship.

Dance & Fellowship

End the night with music, dancing, and fellowship until midnight in a safe, sober environment.

Volunteer Opportunities

Help make Founders Day 2025 a success! We need volunteers for:

  • Greeters - Welcome attendees with a smile
  • Main Entrance - Guide and assist guests
  • Information Center - Answer questions and provide directions
  • Registration - Help with check-in process

Note: Volunteers must also register for the event

Hospitality Suites

Reserve your group's hospitality suite for fellowship and fun!

2025 Room Rates:

• Standard Room: $126.47/night

• Parlor Room: $203.05/night

• Tables: $13.92 each

• Chairs: $5.80 each

Prior year groups get priority selection. Book Friday & Saturday or Saturday only.

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Event Schedule

A full day of recovery meetings, fellowship, and celebration

Morning

Afternoon

Evening

Featured Speakers

Inspiring voices from the recovery community sharing their experience, strength, and hope

Keynote Speakers

Billy C.

Pasadena, CA

Morning AA Speaker
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Billy brings over 30 years of sobriety and a powerful message of hope. His journey from hopelessness to healing has inspired thousands across the country.

America K.

Escondido, CA

Featured Evening Speaker
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

America's story of recovery and redemption captivates audiences with its raw honesty and transformative power.

Additional Speakers

Norm W.

Tijeras, NM

Al-Anon Speaker
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Norm shares the Al-Anon perspective with compassion and wisdom, offering hope to families and friends affected by alcoholism.

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