“Welcome Home”
July 11 – 13, 2008, Akron, OH

Akron, Ohio—the birthplace of Twelve Step recovery—will host the July 2008 SA/S-Anon International Convention, entitled “Welcome Home.” We who live in Akron are reminded of our rich recovery history simply by driving down a neighborhood street and seeing one of many Twelve Step landmarks. The power of faith, humility, willingness, acceptance, surrender, service, sponsorship, and working the Steps has been demonstrated in Akron since the summer of 1935, when Bill W. and Dr. Bob met here and founded Alcoholics Anonymous. This rich history of Twelve Step recovery has served as the foundation of our convention programming. We want all conference attendees—both SA and S-Anon—to experience the power of Twelve Step Recovery.

In addition, we are offering guided tours (at an additional cost) for those who wish to visit some of the historic Twelve Step landmarks here. Each tour will visit Dr. Bob’s home and the newly established archive next door, along with the Gate House at Stan Hywet Hall and the Smith gravesite.

The convention will be located at the Radisson Hotel Akron City Centre in downtown Akron. A special convention room rate is available by visiting www.radisson.com/reservations and entering the promotional code “WELCOM” or by calling 330-384-1500 or 800-333-3333 and mentioning the “Welcome Home” convention. You may register online at www.welcomehomeakron.com, or you can mail the brochure included with this issue of ESSAY.

If you have a particular need, interest, or suggestion regarding programming of the “Welcome Home” convention, please contact program@welcomehomeakron.com. For additional information, call 330-315-2008 and leave a message, or email us at info@welcomehomeakron.com.