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Honoring AA Members with One Year of Sobriety
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.
Please purchase tickets at the event on Saturday, November 25.
A one day event celebrating fellowship, and recovery
Events start at 10am, Saturday, November 25, 2023 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Bloomington
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Entrance Ticket
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
Elevate Your Experience
Banquet Registration
Meet friends, sponsees and newcomers at the annual Founder’s Day Banquet. Preferred seating.
Sponsor a
Banquet Table
Your home group, Alano Club or group of friends can get together and sponsor a table at the annual banquet
Hotel Rooms & Hospitality Rooms
Special Hotel Room Rates & Hospitality Suites
Activities and Accommodations with early reservations.
Speakers
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Day of Event Schedule
Morning
Registration open 8:30 am
8:30–Noon
Newcomer Welcome Breakfast Walkabout
8:30-noon in Poolside Suites – AA clubs and groups serving breakfast – come hungry!
10:00–11:30 - Grand Ballroom
AA Newcomers' Welcome - Open Meeting
Bring a newcomer – Celebrate up to one year of continuous sobriety
Speaker: AA - Lillie H., Portland, ME
11:30 - 12:30pm
Take-A-Step Meetings 1-2-3
Atrium 1, 2, & 3
11:30 - 12:30pm
Al-Anon Breakout Meeting
Atrium 8
11:30 - 12:30pm
What is YPAA?
(all are welcome)
Atrium 6
Afternoon
12:45pm - Grand Ballroom
AA and Al-Anon History Panel
Veranda Rooms 1, 2 & 3
2:00–3:00pm
Take-A-Step Meetings 1-2-3
Atrium 1, 2, & 3
2:00–3:00pm
Al-Anon Breakout Meeting
Atrium 8
2:00–3:00pm
Speed Sponsorship
(all are welcome)
Atrium 6
3:15pm - Grand Ballroom
Al-Anon Open Speaker Meeting
Speaker: Al-Anon - Beverly B, Lewisville, TX
4:45-5:45pm
Take-A-Step Meetings 1-2-3
Atrium 1, 2, & 3
4:45-5:45pm
Al-Anon Breakout Meeting
Atrium 8
4:45-5:45pm
Young People in Service
Atrium 6
Evening
6:00–7:30pm - Grand Ballroom
Founder's Day Minnesota Banquet
Group Table Sponsorships
7:30-9:00pm - Grand Ballroom
Newcomer Sobriety Countdown and Open Speaker Meeting
Speaker: AA - Michael D, Sioux Falls, SD
9:00pm - Midnight
Dance and Fellowship
Edina Room
Frequently Asked Questions
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.