Agenda

WRAASA 2025 Agenda

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Working Together, Increasing Trust

February 7-9, 2025

Sandman Hotel & Suites Winnipeg Airport
1750 Sargent Avenue
Winnipeg, MB

Agenda

Friday, Feb 7

4:00 – 10:00 p.m. Registration

7:00-10:00 p.m. Opening Session

Chair – Gail P., Western Canada Regional Trustee

7:00 – 7:15 p.m. Welcome & Introductory Remarks:

• Gail P., Western Canada Regional Trustee
• Richard M., WRAASA Local Committee Chair

7:15-8:15 p.m. Presentation

Moderator: Gail P., Western Canada Regional Trustee

Delegating: It Is OK To Ask for Help.

• Karen O.C. Delegate Panel 74, Area 78
• Drew W. Delegate Panel 75, Area 79
• Lawrence P. Delegate Panel 74, Area 80
• Alison G.T. Delegate Panel 75, Area 91

8:15-8:30 p.m. Coffee Break

8:30-9:30 p.m. Presentation

Moderator: Noni M.

Closing the Gap: How Do We Make the Voice of Every Group Count?

• Travis M. DCM Area 78
• Joanna H. DCM, Area 79
• Ian P. Alt DCM, Area 80
• TBD – DCM Area 91

9:30-10:00 p.m. What’s On Your Mind (Sharing Session/Ask It Basket)
Facilitator: Gail P., Western Canada Regional Trustee

Saturday, Feb 8

7:30-8:30am AA Meeting

8:00am-7:00 pm Registration

8:45 – 12:00 p.m. Saturday Morning Session:

Welcome & Introductory Remarks:

• Gail P., Western Canada Regional Trustee
• Richard M., WRAASA Committee Chair

9:00 -10:00 a.m. Presentation:

Moderator: Tami L.

Our Financial Responsibility in Carrying the Message

• Jeff B. Chair, Area 78
• Paul T. Chair, Area 79
• Kathy M. Chair, Area 80
• Mark A. Chair, Area 91

10:00 – 10:30 a.m. What’s On Your Mind? (Sharing Session/Ask-It-Basket)

10:30 – 10:45 a.m. Coffee Break

10:45 – 11:45 am Workshops: How Do We Address the New Financial Reality Facing Our Spiritual Movement?

Groups

Facilitator: Ron L. Service Chair Area 80
Recorder: April D. GSR Area 80
Room: Charleswood A

Districts

Facilitator: Susanne W Secretary Area 91
Recorder: TBD
Room: Charleswood B

Areas

Facilitator: Sam K. DCM, Area 78
Recorder: Val D. ALT DCM, Area 78
Room: Brooklyn Room (3rd floor)

Online Groups

Facilitator: Emily C. DCM, Area 79
Recorder: Dawn S. GSR, Area 79
Room: St. James

11:45 – 1:30 p.m. Lunch on your own

1:30 – 5:00 p.m. Saturday Afternoon Session:

Chair: Gail P., Western Canada Region Trustee

1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Presentation

Moderator: Lori R.

Working Together-Increasing Trust

• David S. Alternate Delegate, Area 78
• Monica M. Alternate Delegate, Area 79
• Alice G. Alternate Delegate, Area 80
• Jim J. Alternate Delegate, Area 91

2:30 – 3:00 p.m. What’s On Your Mind (General Sharing\Ask-It-Basket)

3:00 – 3:15 p.m. Coffee Break

3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Presentation:

Moderator: Rio D.

Importance of the Group Conscience

• Patricia C. DCM, Area 78
• Rich S. Alternate DCM, Area 79
• Catherine M. Committee Chair, Area 80
• Lesley M. Registrar, Area 91

4:30 – 5:00 p.m. What’s On Your Mind? (General Sharing/Ask-It-Basket)

5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Dinner (on your own)7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Saturday Evening Session:

Chair: Gail P., Western Canada Regional Trustee

Out of Country Guests

• Bob W (New York)
• John W (New York)
• Mike L (Nebraska)

Fun/Fellowship AA Trivia-Cake

Sunday, Feb 9

8:00 – 9:00 a.m. WRAASA Business Meeting

• Chair: Gail P., Western Canada Regional Trustee
• Secretary: Kevin R.

9:00 – 9:45 a.m. Report Backs

9:45 – 10:00 a.m. Coffee Break

10:00 – 12:00 Closing Session

10:00 – 11:15 a.m. Past/Present Trustees – Western Canada Regional

Service Sponsorship/Elder Statesman – Gail P., (WCRT)

11:15 – 12:00 noon What’s on Your Mind? (General Sharing/Ask-It-Basket)

Closing Remarks

• Gail P., Western Canada Regional Trustee
• Richard M., WRAASA Local Committee Chair