For help with alcohol call: ☎
401-438-8860 (R.I. Central Service) 401-739-8777 (Southern R.I. Intergroup) 401-621-9698 (Oficina Intergrupal Hispana De Rhode Island) 401-556-4530 (Distrito 8)
*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. Valet parking at the Marriott is available at $25/day. Carpooling/ride sharing is always an alternative.Â
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 –Â 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Saturday, February 7Â –Â 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Convention Hospitality urgently needs assistance moving items from our storage facility at 2:00 PM on Thursday, February 5th. Anyone willing to perform this service should contact Phil B., Hospitality Chair, conventionhospitality@aainri.com
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!Â
*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
The Convention Committee is proud to present the program of events for the 2026 Rhode Island State Convention.
The deadline for T-Shirt Online purchases is 12 PM(Noon) on January 8th, 2026. Meal orders will be taken until January 29, 2026. Registration for the 2026 Rhode Island State Convention will close at 12 PM(Noon) on Thursday February 5th, 2026 or as soon as we reach 700 registrations.
Alison H. and the members 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. You asked us for more hotel rooms and we secured 45 more rooms per night! You reserved all 45 per night in record time! We have met our contractual requirement for hotel rooms! Thank you!
Now it is time to fulfill our meal contractual requirement and fill all of the remaining seats for this great event. Remember! Registration closes when we reach 700 people! Get your meal and don’t miss this great event!