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November is Gratitude Month and we're aware of a few Thanksgiving events. The Area 48 Inventory day is a Hybrid event hosted in Oneonta. Check out events with virtual links and/or GPS directions below.

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Taking place once every five years, the A.A. International Convention marks the anniversary of Bill W.’s first meeting with Dr. Bob and the birth of Alcoholics Anonymous in 1935. A.A. members and their families and friends from around the globe attend the event. At the International Convention people attend meetings, workshops, dances and events. A highlight is the traditional flag ceremony to celebrate sobriety worldwide.
Vancouver will welcome A.A. members from around the world for the 2025 International Convention. This will mark the 90th anniversary of the beginning of our Fellowship's founding. The International Convention will take place from July 3 - 6, 2025, at the Vancouver Convention Centre and BC Place Stadium.

As the Convention approaches, we will update our website with registration information. Let's celebrate sobriety together in Vancouver in 2025!

* 2025 International Convention logo is an AAWS Service Mark and may ONLY be used with permission from AAWS.
Please note that the primary hotels are pretty much sold out, however, the convention has provided a number of alternative hotels, Air BnB, and University lodging alternatives.

The 2024 NENY Area 48 Annual Convention

Speaking of conventions, the 2024 NENY Area 48 Convention held on Nov. 1-3 at the Marriott Albany was a great time. Final figures are not in, but there were @ 500 registered attendees who were treated to a myriad of panels, workshops, speakers, entertainment, and dining.

Early survey returns show that virtually all respondents had an exceptional time.

Next year's event is sponsored by the Central Cluster (districts 4, 8, and 14) on the weekend of Nov. 7-9 at a location to be announced. Stay tuned.