YKos 12 step caucus update

If you missed the last diary on this, the 12 Step Caucus is intended for those in any recovery program (AA, NA, AlAnon, OA, GA, SLAA...), those wondering about whether a recovery program might be a good fit for them, and those who have quit on their own or through a non-12 Step recovery program.  It is an opportunity for all of us to get together at the start of the convention, connect with each other and get comfortable.

I wanted to update everyone on where we stand thus far.  We're awaiting a room assignment from Gina and we will be meeting from 8-9:30 on Thursday morning.  For those of you arriving later in the day I'm trying to arrange for a non-drinking table at the keynote just so that we can get connected with each other.  Gina has been extraordinarily supportive of us.  She's out straight with last minute things for the convention and these are small details that will get worked out.  And let's face it, we're people who are used to making do.  I'm arriving on Wednesday and my first order of business is to try and arrange for coffee at the caucus.

I also have very exciting news.  Eddie C has agreed to co-chair the caucus with me so we'll have both men and women represented.  And Andy, the one who organized all of this last year, will be joining us after all!!  If Andy wants to chair the caucus we'll turn it over to him because it was his baby. And anyone who read through the comments in the last diary knows that we have someone who will be celebrating a 17 year anniversary on Sunday.

I've had a number of emails from people who are arriving late on Thursday or later in the convention but still want to connect with us.  So I'm collecting emails, cell #s, arrival times, lodging info from anyone who wants to get it to me.  And I'll find ways to connect us with each other informally beyond the caucus.

If people want information on local meetings other than those nearby McCormick Place, let me know.  There are people staying at the Hilton or the other Hyatt and I'm willing to get the information if anyone wants it.

I'd like to know how people want to handle the anniversary on Sunday.  There are only 2 events scheduled that day, the Interfaith Service and the Blogger's Brunch.  We could grab a table at a restaurant, gather in someone's room, meet for coffee, whatever works for folks.  Any requests binkaroni?  We won't be nursing hangovers but we will be dealing with transportation to airports etc.  And on a personal note, I'd like to make a decision on this sooner rather than later because I'm trying to schedule a non-yKos outing for myself that day.  

So feel free to email me, sobermom at gmail dot com, if you want to pass along contact info or to find out how to get in touch with me.  Or just let it rip in the comments.