1. Save the Date!
July 6-8, 2018
Baltimore, MD

2. Let’s celebrate our recovery together!
Al-Anon
Alateen
Daytime A.A.
meetings
Al-Anon and Alateen members from around the world will come together at the beautiful waterfront of Baltimore, Maryland on July 5 – 8, 2018 for fun and fellowship. A.A. will participate by holding daytime meetings on Friday and Saturday July 6 and 7).

3. Our Convention features
“Big meetings” with
speakers
Al-Anon workshops
Simultaneous Alateen
workshops
A.A. participation
(daytime meetings)
Dances
Evening and Sunday morning “big meetings” feature U.S., Canadian, and International speakers.
Al-Anon workshops are held during the day. There are a variety of recovery topics. Workshops feature several speakers and include time for audience sharing.
Alateen workshops and A.A. daytime meetings are held at the same time.

4. Opening night “Language of Love” Parade
Members can celebrate their recovery by marching in the parade.

5. Wear a costume representing your hometown, state or province
Members can choose costumes for fun.

6. Enjoy members’ attire from other countries
Experience Al-Anon as a worldwide program from members dressed in traditional costumes from their country.

8. Make plans to attend the Convention

9. Where to Look Information will be available in: The Forum
Group Mailings
Electronic newsletters
AFG Connects
Beginning in September, the WSO will provide information to the fellowship in a variety of ways. Articles will appear in The Forum magazine, the Group e-News, AFG Announcements for members, the WSO Members’ web site ( print and electronic group mailings.

10. The 2018 International Convention will have its own web site
beginning September 2017!
Al-Anon members from around the world will come together in Baltimore, MD on July 5 – 8, 2018 for fun and fellowship.

11. Members will be able to:
Register; reserve housing
Learn about activities connected with the Convention before and after the event
Al-Anon and Alateen members and their A.A. guests will be able to register for the convention. Members will also learn about and sign up housing. Canadian entry regulations require
visitors from other countries to have a passport.
Please note anyone with a criminal record (including misdemeanor or alcohol-related driving offenses may not be able to enter Canada without first obtaining a special waiver in advance. Please visit the Canadian government’s Web site, for information.

12. Register early TO Save money
Amount Deadline
(U.S. Funds)
$ Dec. 31, 2017
$ May 31, 2018
$ June 1, 2018

13. After registering for the Convention
Members can:
Reserve a hotel room
Sign up to march in the “Language of Love Parade”
Purchase a Pioneer Luncheon ticket
Once you have registered to attend the convention, you can
Reserve a hotel room─Al-Anon has reserved a certain number of rooms at a guaranteed rate with several hotels in the area. If you book an “Al-Anon” room, you will receive the lowest possible rate, and be supporting the convention.
Register to march in the Language of Love Parade
Purchase tickets in advance for the Pioneer Lunch (limited seating/first come,first serve)

14. July 5th─Day of Connection is also available as a separate preconvention event
Come a day earlier on July __ for a separate service-oriented day of workshops.

15. See you in Baltimore Save the dates, July 5-8, 2018