Convention Committee

2027 RI STATE CONVENTION COMMITTEE NEEDS YOUR HELP!

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The 2027 Convention Committee has had the first meeting to plan our next convention February 5 – 7, 2027. We need help filling our remaining open committee positions. Are you new to service? You qualify! Want to have fun doing service! Join us! Not sure? Attend the next Committee meeting!

Who:           2027 RI State Convention Committee

What:          Fill open Committee positions

      • ALL are invited

When:         First Wednesday of every month,  7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Where:       Hybrid Meeting

      • Zoom ID 895 8552 2002 Password: Area61
      • In Person- Area Office 3649 Post Rd.
        Warwick, RI 02886
2026-04-02T19:52:38-04:00Convention Committee, News|

2026 RI State Convention Starts Today! Don’t Forget To……..

*Important Reminders For All Convention Attendees*

All Convention attendees must first go to the Registration desk to pick up a registration packet. The packet will contain a Convention ID badge necessary to enter any Convention meeting or event, meal tickets if purchased and other Convention related material.

*Very Important*

Language and hearing accessibility REQUIRE a smart device and earbuds

Parking at the Municipal Garage may be somewhat limited due to the recent large snowfall here in Rhode Island. Crews are working to remove the large piles of snow that are present. Temperatures remain below freezing and more snow is expected. Plan accordingly. Carpooling/ride sharing is always an alternative. 

The pick up area will be near the Registration desk and the pick up schedule for those who have prepaid for T-shirts is as follows:

Friday, February 6 –  3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Saturday, February 7  –  8:00 AM to 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

2026-02-05T13:30:15-05:00Convention Committee, News|

2026 RI State Convention Sold Out! Thank You From The Convention Committee!

Alison H., along with every member of the Convention Committee wish to express their gratitude to the entire Area 61 membership for the overwhelming support shown for the 2026 Rhode Island State Convention. We have met our contractual requirements for both hotel rooms and meals! Thank you for another SOLD OUT convention!

We look forward to seeing you in two weeks at the Newport Marriott! This promises to be a memorable event! 

Don’t Delay! Special Rate Rooms Are Sold Out! Registrations Are Going Fast! 2026 RI State Convention!

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2026 Area 61 Convention is returning to Newport, RI!!!

The Convention will be held on February 6-8, 2026 at the Marriott Newport, RI. The theme of the Convention is ’50 Years Anchored In Recovery’.

Events include:

        • speaker and marathon meetings(AA & Al Anon)
        • afternoon and evening entertainment
        • hospitality rooms
        • yoga and meditation workshops
        • sobriety countdown
        • great fellowship

Don’t miss out and Register early!

        • space is limited and ALL registrations will stop once we get to 700 participants

2025-11-27T16:57:13-05:00Convention Committee|

Reminder! Scholarships Are Available For The 2026 RI State Convention

The Convention Committee, through the generosity of the Area 61 membership, is making available a limited number of Convention Scholarships to the 2026 RI State Convention via a lottery system.  A Convention Scholarship is a Registration fee paid to the Registrar in the name of a scholarship recipient or granted to an applicant out of the scholarship funds that give that recipient total access to all meetings for the entire weekend.  These scholarships are intended for those individuals who would not otherwise be able to attend the Convention.

Individuals who wish to apply for a scholarship may do so by filling out the form below. Those who have questions or who wish to apply themselves should email their name, email address and home group(if you have one) to conventionscholarships@aainri.com.

2025-11-13T17:43:25-05:00Convention Committee, News|

Time Is Running Out! Only 20% Of Special Rate Rooms For The 2026 RI State Convention Remain!

MARRIOTT HOTEL

25 America’s Cup Avenue, Newport, RI 02840

Rooms: *$136 + 13 % tax per night

*$1.50 tourism assessment (single, double, triple, quad)

Valet Parking at the Marriott: Valet Parking $38 per night.

More parking at the nearby Municipal Parking Lot. Spaces may be limited. Park your car in the lot and get on a trolley to travel throughout town worry-free. 8AM-12AM. Additional parking options are being explored.

This is a special convention room rate- reservations must be made by January 16, 2026

For Room Reservations Call 1-800-228-9290 (reference Area 61 RI Convention 2026)

2025-10-23T16:31:55-04:00Convention Committee, News|

Convention Play Rehearsal! All Are Invited! We Need Your Talent!

Who:           2026 Convention  Chairperson, Lauren F.

What:          Join the fun in putting on the play at the 2026  RI State Convention

      • come to the rehearsal
      • join the cast OR the crew

When:        Tuesday, October 28th, 6:30 PM

Where:      Area Office

      • 3649 Post Rd.
      • Warwick, RI 02886

For more info contact pacemaker185@gmail.com

2025-10-24T12:10:37-04:00Convention Committee, News|

This Sunday! First Meeting Convention Play Committee! A Great Service Opportunity!

Who:           2026 Convention  Chairperson, Lauren F.

What:          Join the fun in putting on the play at the 2026  RI State Convention

      • come to the first meeting
      • join the cast OR the crew

When:        Sunday, October 19th, 6:00 PM

Where:      Area Office

3649 Post Rd.

Warwick, RI 02886

For more info contact pacemaker185@gmail.com

2025-10-16T18:22:30-04:00Convention Committee, News|
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