Fall-2017-Assembly-Invitation-2

Arizona Area Assembly Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 1500 W. Maryland Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85015 Saturday October 14th, 2017; 8:30am – 4:30pm (Registration and Breakfast open at, 8:00am)In addition to reports and workshops, the Fall Assembly begins with a Spiritual Speaker at 8:30am.We are busy readying ourselves for Fall 2017 Assembly of Panel 56! Our Groups, Committees andService Boards have many wonderful service goals in process, bringing better opportunities for Al-Anon/Alateen Recovery in Arizona. I hope all Arizona Groups will make the necessary arrangementsto send a Group Representative to the Assembly. We find progress for our Groups, with your directparticipation in our Group Conscience, and participation is the key to harmony!(All Al-Anon/Alateen members are welcome to attend and participate at Area Assemblies in addition tothe requested Group Representative.)Date & Time: Our Fall Assembly is October 14th, 2017 from 8:30am – 4:00pm. A continental breakfastand lunch are provided within your registration fee of $17.00, for Al-Anon, and $5.00 for Alateen.Meeting Location: Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church @ 1500 W. Maryland Ave., Phoenix, 85015Please use this link for details, http://www.al-anon-az.org/membership/service-meetingsUse password: azafg (Right click on link and then select “open hyperlink”)Online Registration: Follow this link: http://al-anon-az.org/assemblyregistration/Online registration will remain open through October 5th.For mail in registration: Please complete a registration form (available at the link above) and mail yourcheck payable to: AFG of Arizona, P.O. Box 16162, Tucson, AZ 85732. Please mail registration bySeptember 30th, so we can finalize the lunch order. If you are not able to mail your registration formin time but plan to attend, please contact Paula W. at mailto:[email protected] Guests: See page 2 of this invitation for hotel suggestions. Negotiated rates have beenmade with these hotels and rooms are available on a first come first served basis. To receive thediscounted rate, mention Al-Anon Family Groups of Arizona. These hotels are not a must, they aremerely suggestions that offer a discounted rate. Thank You District 15 for being our Host!Yours in Service, and looking forward to seeing you all,Mike S.Area Chairperson

Hotel Suggestions 1. Holiday Inn @ 12027 N. 28th Drive, Phoenix, 85029 These are rooms with (2) queen size beds. Approximately 15 minutes from church. This hotel was recently purchased by Holiday Inn and is newly remodeled. We have a negotiated rate at this hotel of $89.99 + tax. You must call 602-548-6000 and mention Al-Anon family Groups of Arizona to get this rate. You must book prior to September 13th to receive this block rate. 2. Comfort Suites Phoenix North @ 10210 N. 26th Dr., Phoenix 85021 These are rooms with (2) queen beds. Approximately 15 minutes from the church. There are several rooms with a king bed available upon request. We have a negotiated rate at this hotel of $95.00 + tax. You must call 602-861-3900 and reference Al-Anon Family Groups of Arizona to get this rate. You must book prior to October 5th to receive the block rate.Important: Please verify the room rate prior to booking your reservation. This is arelatively busy time of year in the Phoenix area, and we cannot guarantee that rateswill not change after the deadlines!The rooms above are suggestions only. If you are able to find something more to yourliking, please remember that you are free to find any location you may prefer.