2024 MBAR Archive
2024 A.A. Conference with Al-Anon Participation
Featuring Speaker's Audio​
We're excited to announce our upcoming MBAR on Labor Day weekend!
August 30th at 8:00pm PDT
Speaker: Oliver D. from Delaware
Meeting ID: 831 4306 2293
This meeting is open to everyone, and we encourage you to join!
In-Person Meetings
Walk-in attendee's register here and assist with payment issues or questions.
Check in at registration desk to obtain your registration packet containing your name badge, program, list of all marathon meeting times, any tickets for meals or events, and pre-ordered t-shirt you may have purchased.
For more information while at the event, questions concerning the event, or lost and found items, please go to the registration desk.
MBAR's Schedule of Events
Friday Night, August 30th - Free for All
8:00pm
A.A. Zoom Meeting
ID: 831 4306 2293
Password: 2024
Speaker: Oliver D., Delaware
Topic: Experience, Strength, and Hope
(ASL Interpretation Provided)
9:30pm
Online 50/50 Drawing
(Following the Speaker)
Saturday, August 31st
Steinbeck Ballroom (2 and 3)
8:00am
Registration Opens
8:00am
A.A.(English): Marathon Meetings Begin - Colton 1
(See insert for scheduled times)
A.A.(Spanish): Marathon Meetings Begin - Colton 1
(See insert for scheduled times)
Al-Anon(English): Marathon Meetings Begin - Steinbeck 1b
(See insert for scheduled times)
9:00am
Al-Anon(Spanish): Marathon Meetings Begin - Steinbeck 1a
(See insert for scheduled times)
1:00pm
Speed Fellowship - Stevenson 2
2:00pm
A.A. / Al-Anon Speaker Meeting
Al-Anon Speaker: Shelly S., Newport Beach, CA
Al-Anon Welcome: Su C.
Al-Anon Preamble: Olya O.
Al-Anon Twelve Steps: Susan A.
Al-Anon Closing : Dawn C.
Secretary: Jane H.
(ASL Interpretation Provided)
A.A. Speaker: Denis D., Santa Cruz, CA
Twelve Traditions: Maryam H.
More About Alcoholism: Paul F.
How It Works: Sean B.
Vision For You: Gina H.
Closing Prayer: T.C. W.
Secretary: Renee C.
(ASL Interpretation Provided)
3:30pm
Goose Chase Scavenger Hunt - Stevenson 2
5:00pm
Meet the Speaker's Dinner - Bethlehem Lutheran Church ∆
7:30pm
A.A. Speaker Meeting
Speaker: Krystal M., Sacramento, CA
Krystal M.
Secretary: Chris T.
Countdown: Carolyn H. and Arthur T.
(ASL Interpretation Provided)
Preamble: Kathleen S.
Twelve Traditions: Jill V.
More About Alcoholism: Joel Y.
How It Works: Mark F.
A Vision For You: Micah C.
A Vision for You in Spanish: Robert
Closing Prayer: Phillip E.
8:00pm
The Al-Anon Silent Auction Closes
8:30pm
Roundup Prize Raffle and 50/50 Drawing - Must be present to win
(Immediately Following Speaker Meeting)
9:30pm
Fun and Fellowship Masquerade Dance
Sunday, September 1st
Steinbeck Ballroom (2 and 3)
8:00am
Registration Opens
8:00am
Round-Up Breakfast and Bingo Games - Bethlehem Lutheran Church ∆
9:00am
A.A.(English): Marathon Meetings Begin - Colton 1
(See insert for scheduled times)
Al-Anon(English\Spanish): Marathon Meetings Begin - Steinbeck 1b
(See insert for scheduled times)
10:00am
A.A.(Spanish): Marathon Meetings Begin - Steinbeck 1a
(See insert for scheduled times)
11:00am
Al-Anon Speaker Meeting
Speakers: Chris W. and Eileen W.(Parents), Redding, CA
Chris W.
Secretary: Jane H.
(ASL Interpretation Provided)
Eileen W.
Open with Serenity Prayer: Terrill K.
Al-Anon Welcome: Natalie A.
Al-Anon Preamble: Michelle M.
Al-Anon Twelve Steps: Natalie S.
Al-Anon Closing: Liz M.
Su C. Singing the Opening Prayer
12:00pm
Paint Party - Stevenson 2
1:00pm
Werewolf Fellowship Game - Stevenson 2
1:30pm
Alateen Speaker Meeting
Speaker: Amelia - 16 year old and Ask-it-Basket
MBAR abides by the B-17 NCWSA Requirement for Alateen Member Safety - For more information contact Concetta C. at concettacuva@gmail.com or Marge S. at msch1993@gmail.com
Amelia
Open with Serenity Prayer
Al-Anon Welcome: Jody E.
Al-Anon Preamble: Susan A.
Al-Anon Twelve Steps: Jackie H.
Al-Anon Closing: Concetta C.
Secretary: Marge S.(Chair)
(ASL Interpretation Provided)
2:00pm
Cornhole and Fellowship Hour - Stevenson 2
3:00pm
Ice Cream Social - 2nd Floor Terrace
4:00pm
A.A. Trivia: General Service - Stevenson 2
5:00pm
6:30pm
Al-Anon Prize Raffle Drawing - Must be present to win
(Immediately Following Speaker Meeting)
7:00pm
Conference Ends - Until 2026
Disclaimer:
This schedule is subject to change.
Registration Desk
Walk-in attendee's register here and assist with payment issues or questions.
Check in at registration desk to obtain your registration packet containing your name badge, program, list of all marathon meeting times, any tickets for meals or events, and pre-ordered t-shirt you may have purchased.
For more information while at the event, questions concerning the event, or lost and found items, please go to the registration desk.
Host of MBAR 2024: Cindy A.
A.A. Chairperson: Chris T.
Al-Anon Chairperson: Jane P.
Co-Chair: Renee C.
Treasurer: Carolyn H.
Co-Treasurer: Jean T.
Recording Secretary: Roger M.
​Shuttle Services: Keep It Simple
Shuttle service will be available as to drive from the conference center to the Bethlehem Lutheran Church for the Sunday morning breakfast and the Saturday evening Meet the Speaker's Dinner. Go to the registration desk for more information about this complimentary service.
This is the Monterey Conference Center floor plan for navigating MBAR.
See our M.B.A.I.A.A. website www.aamonterey.org for a current listing of local A.A. meetings in the area.
Why Do We Have MBAR?
Frequent contact with newcomers and with each other is the bright spot of our lives.
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It is a fellowship in Alcoholics Anonymous. There you will find release from care, boredom and worry. Your imagination will be fired. Life will mean something at last. The most satisfactory years of your existence lie ahead. Thus, we find the fellowship, and so will you.
PLEASE NOTE: Breakfast and Dinner will be held at
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, located at 800 Cass Street in Monterey.
(It is a little over one mile from the Conference Center.)