2026 Founders Day 91st Anniversary
2026-06-12 00:00 - 2026-06-14 23:59 (America/Chicago) | UNIVERSITY OF AKRON INFOCISION STADIUM, 375 E Exchange St, Akron, OH, 44304, United States
Founders’ Day 2026 Schedule of Events
All Events will follow the new Clear Bag Policy. Click here for information.Events marked * will have an American Sign Language interpreter present.
Friday AA Events
A.A. 12 Step Panel – 10:00 am – 10:00 pmDiscussion of one Step per hourChaired by Karen K.
A.A. Early Bird Meeting* – 3:00 pmTom H. – Akron, OH – Stepping Out of the GraveChaired by Doug P.
Actors Guild Play – 5:00 pmSix Tips to Surrender
A.A. Speaker Meeting* – 7:00 pmBeth H. – Garden City, SC – From “I Got To” to “I Get To”Chaired by Greg E.
Actors Guild Play – 7:30 pmSix Tips to Surrender
Serenity Singers – 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
A.A. Speaker Meeting* – 9:00 pm
Aaron Z. – Molalla, OR – God is LoveChaired by Aaron K.
Junta en Español – 9:30 pm – 1:00 amOrador: Psicologo Carlos EscamillaTema: Defectos De Caracter
The Last Call – 11:00 pm – 1:00 am
Friday Al-Anon Events
Al-Anon Speaker Meeting – 1:00 pmHistory of Family GroupsVannoy S. – Denton, TXChaired by Christina
Al-Anon Panel – 2:30 pm Two Programs, One JourneyLarry V. – Kinsman, OH Jack H. – Westlake, OHSteve L. – Akron, OH Chaired by Susan
Al-Anon Sing Along – 4:00 pm
Friday Spanish Speaking Events
Junta en Español – 9:00 pm – 11:00 pmOrador: Psicologo Carlos EscamillaTopic: The Wounds of the SoulCoordinator: Raymundo C.
Saturday AA Events
A.A. Historic Sites Bus Tours – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm2 buses continuously leaving from Bierce Circle on campus. Includes a stop at the AA Archives at the Akron Area Intergroup.
The Twelve Traditions – 9:00 amBob D. – Las Vegas, NVChaired by Jeanne R.
Junta en Español – 10:00 am – 12:00 pmTaller De La Vina
A.A. Long Timers’ Panel* – 11:00 am
A Design for LivingLillie H. – South Portland, MEAvery M. – Atlanta, GABeth F. – Akron, OHChaired by Jeanne R.
Actors Guild Play – 12:00 pmSix Tips to Surrender
A.A. & Al-Anon Speaker Meeting* – 12:30 pmDavid & Mary Ellen Y. – Rossiter, PA – Never Give UpChaired by Jane M.Junta en Español – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pmPsicologo Carlos EscamillaSpiritual AwakeningCoordinators: Juan E.

A.A. Speaker Meeting* – 2:00 pmCarla R. – Tujunga, CA –Spiritual Awakening / Human ExperienceChaired by Karen K.

Actors Guild Play – 2:30 pmSix Tips to Surrender
The History of Our Big Book – 4:00 pmGail L. – Akron, OHChaired by Doug P.
A.A. Speaker Meeting* – 8:00 pmTom T. – Staten Island, NY – The Most Satisfactory Years of Your Existence Lie AheadChaired by Juanita W.
Dance! Dance! Dance! – 10:00 pm – 1:00 am
Saturday Al-Anon Events
Al-Anon Daily Reader – 9:00 amPage of the Day and MeditationChaired by Bonny
Alateen Panel – 10:00 amOur Future of RecoveryChaired by Gina S.
A.A. & Al-Anon Speaker Meeting* – 12:30 pmDavid & Mary Ellen Y. – Rossiter, PA – Never Give UpChaired by Jane M.

Al-Anon Long Timers’ Panel – 3:00 pmRegina – Cleveland Height, OHMartha G. – Pittsburgh, PAPat A. – Dover, OHVannoy S. – Denton, TXAsk a BasketChaired by Lynda M.

Al-Anon Speaker Meeting – 5:00 pmGordy B. – Seattle, WAOvercome Control IssuesChaired by Jim K.

Saturday Spanish Speaking Events

Junta en Español – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Taller De La Vina
Junta en Español – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pmPsicologo Carlos EscamillaSpiritual AwakeningCoordinators: Juan E.
Junta en Español – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pmOrador: Psicologo Carlos EscamillaTema: Despertar De La Conciencia
Sunday AA Events
Motorcade to Dr. Bob’s Grave* – 7:30 amMotorcycle procession and graveside memorial tribute to Dr. Bob & Anne S.Kevin G. – Massillon, OHChaired by Greg E.A.A. Spiritual Panel* – 9:00 amWe Stood at the Turning PointJimmy R. – Akron, OHAnnamarie T. – Naples, FLGreg K. – Brooklyn, OHChaired by Mary K.
A.A. Closing Speaker Meeting* – 10:30 amHarold L. – St. Louis, MOWhen Opportunity Meets Preparation, God Will Do the IntroductionsChaired by Tony T.
Friday Special Events
Registration – 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
Literature Sales – 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Actors Guild Play – 5:00 pm & 7:30 pmSix Tips to Surrender
Serenity Singers – 8:00 pm
The Last Call – 11:30 pm – 1:00 am
Saturday Special Events
Registration – 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Literature Sales – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
A.A. Historic Sites Bus Tours – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm2 buses continuously leaving from Bierce Circle on campus. Includes a stop at the AA Archives at the Akron Area Intergroup.
Actors Guild Play – 12:00 pm & 2:30 pmSix Tips to Surrender
The History of Our Big Book – 4:00 pmGail L. – Akron, OHChaired by Doug P.
Dance! Dance! Dance! – 10:00 pm – 1:00 am
Sunday Special Events
Motorcade to Dr. Bob’s Grave* – 7:30 amMotorcycle procession and graveside tribute to Dr. Bob and Anne S.Kevin G. – Massillon, OHChaired by Greg E.

Decatur iscypaa bid committee meeting!!
2026-06-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Prairie Avenue Recovery Club, 420 E Prairie Ave, Decatur, Illinois, 62523, United States

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
2026-06-27 18:30 - 21:00 | First Presbyterian Church Taylorville, 116 E. Franklin St, Taylorville, Illinois, United States
Speaker meeting

2026 Hog Roast
2026-06-28 11:00 - 15:00 | Fletcher Park, 323 Fletcher Park Blvd., Mount Zion, Illinois, 62549, United States
Hog Roast

Fellowship and Lunch

Speaker N Games

Fletcher Park

Mt Zion

Delegate Roundtable (ZOOM)
2026-07-02 19:00 - 20:00
This meeting is an open forum each month where we have a Concept presented and then a topic or speaker, followed by discussion. For this month’s meeting, there will be a presentation/discussion of Concept Seven by Gordon N., Past Delegate (A21/P71).

Following this will be a presentation by Jon W. editor-in-chief of AA Grapevine. I had the opportunity to spend some time during the GSC talking with Jon and I am so grateful he has agreed to join us next week to speak about his experience of many years at the Grapevine.

I am very excited to hear both of these presentations and I think it will be a great hour of AA information and sharing.

This meeting is open to everyone, so if you know someone interested in attending who is not on our Area mailing list, feel free to invite them.

Area 21 AA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting:

Topic: Delegate RoundtableTime: July 2, 2026 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88360693283?pwd=[REDACTED]

Join by phone (audio only)

312 626 6799Meeting ID: 883 6069 3283Passcode: [REDACTED]

McHenry’s Soberfest
2026-11-20 00:00 - 2026-11-22 23:59 | The Grand Geneva Resort and Timber Ridge and Waterpark, 7036 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, 53147, United States
Hi everyone,
Thank you for your patience. Book your room for the McHenry 37th Sober Fest happening November 20–22, 2026.
Room reservations are now open. Conference registration will open in June 2026.
We appreciate your understanding and your excitement for the event. It’s going to be worth the wait.
See you soon!
— McHenry Sober Fest Committee

McHenry’s Soberfest has meetings and activities for AA members, Al-Anon members, Alateens, and our guests. There are AA and Al-Anon speakers Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Join us for our Saturday evening banquet and speaker. Even if you don’t register for the banquet, you can still hear all the speakers and dance the night away. There are even shops with recovery-related jewelry, clothing, and literature.
Alcathons and Alanonathons
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Speakers
Saturday Night Banquet, Speaker, and Dance
Panels, Fellowship
AA and Al-Anon Archives
AA and Al-Anon Literature
Hospitality Suite
11th Step Prayer & Meditation Room
Step Workshop

Want to help plan for the 37th Annual McHenry’s Soberfest Join the committee at Villa Desiderata Retreat Center at 7:30 on any of our meeting nights.

We are deaf and hard of hearing friendly. ASL Interpreters will be provided at conference.
