Monterey Bay Area Roundup (MBAR)
The Spirit of Unity Continues!
What a blessing MBAR 2026 was to all who participated!
Now, let's build on that spirit as we look ahead to MBAR 2028!
You're Invited!
Post 2026 MBAR Committee Call
and
2028 MBAR Steering Committee and Member Voting
Saturday, November 7th, 2026
10:00am (Pacific Time)
Zoom ID: 330 100 7207
Password: 2026
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Join us as we continue the unique service experience of working together, supporting one another, and keeping MBAR thriving - through connection, service, and unity.
Limited 2026 Merchandise Still Available!
Take home a special reminder of an unforgettable Roundup. Please contact Jennifer G. at mbarchair2026@gmail.com for more information while supplies last!
MBAR has always been about more than a conference. It is about bringing people together.
UNITY|ˈyoōnətē|
noun ( pl. -ties)
The state of being united or joined as a whole
SERVICE |ˈsərvis|
noun
The action of helping or doing work for someone
RECOVERY |riˈkəvərē|
noun ( pl. -eries)
A return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength
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Three Things To Explain: MBAR, A.A. and Al-Anon
What is Monterey Bay Area Roundup (MBAR)?
MBAR is a conference that happens every other year in Monterey, California for members of Alcoholics Anonymous and members of Al-Anon Family Groups. It brings in speakers from around the country and provides a place for fellowship and unity. MBAR is the spirit and feeling behind it! As one member puts it, the best A.A. convention is “just a darned good A.A. meeting blown up big.” Just watch enthusiastic members at any A.A. convention and you’ll get what he means. The atmosphere alone is worth the trip. Here you’ll find fellowship, laughter, warmth, and understanding - “heaped up, pressed down, and running over.”
What is Alcoholics Anonymous?
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. A.A. is not allied with any sect denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.
What is Al-Anon?
Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Al-Anon is not allied with any sect, denomination, political entity, organization, or institution; does not engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any cause. There are no dues for membership. Al-Anon is self-supporting through its own voluntary contributions. Al-Anon has but one purpose: to help families of alcoholics. We do this by practicing the Twelve Steps, by welcoming and giving comfort to families of alcoholics, and by giving understanding and encouragement to the alcoholic.
Our Statement of Responsibility
I am responsible.
When anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help, I want the hand of A.A. always to be there.
And for that I am responsible.
