Celebrating 83 years of AA in the Upper Midwest
Saturday, November 25, 2023
Join us for a day of celebration, fellowship, and recovery at the 2023 Founder's Day event! Connect with fellow AA members and honor those with one year of sobriety as we mark 83 years of AA in the Upper Midwest.
Events start at 10am, Saturday, November 25, 2023 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Bloomington
The one-day entrance ticket for $25 provides you ACCESS to:
• Hospitality Suite Breakfast Walkabout
• A.A. Open Speaker Meetings
• A.A. Step 1, 2, & 3 Call-Up Meetings
• Al-Anon Meetings
• YPAA Meetings (Young People in AA)
• Hospitality Suites
• Minnesota AA Archives
• Minnesota AA History Panel
• Three Speaker Meetings
• Dance & Hospitality
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Registration open 8:30 am
8:30-noon in Poolside Suites – AA clubs and groups serving breakfast – come hungry!
Bring a newcomer – Celebrate up to one year of continuous sobriety
Speaker: AA - Lillie H., Portland, ME
Veranda Rooms 1, 2 & 3
Veranda Rooms 1, 2 & 3
Veranda Rooms 1, 2 & 3
Speaker: Al-Anon - Beverly B, Lewisville, TX
Veranda Rooms 1, 2 & 3
Group Table Sponsorships
Speaker: AA - Michael D, Sioux Falls, SD
Edina Room
The Recovery Banquet is a foundational celebration of early recovery in Minnesota. It has been celebrated for decades as an event that honors and supports individuals in their early stages of recovery from addiction.
Answer: The event is open to anyone interested in supporting individuals in recovery and celebrating their progress. This includes individuals in recovery, their friends and families, and anyone interested in the cause.
Answer: Yes, we are committed to preserving the anonymity of our attendees. There are no cameras present during the event. The photos on the website are stock photos representative of the meeting.
Answer: Yes, the Recovery Banquet is an event designed to celebrate recovery and raise awareness about the journey of recovery. Anyone who supports this cause can attend the banquet.