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Registration tickets may be purchased at the Convention. However, meal tickets may only be purchased in advance (on or before October 15th).
2021 Area 61 AFG Convention
4th Annual Area 61-WIUPMI Al-Anon/Alateen Convention (with AA participation) and 2021 Midlake Conference
Date and time
Location
Chula Vista Resort & Waterpark
1000 Chula Vista Parkway Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965Refund Policy
About this event
The Convention will be held October 29-31, 2021 at Chula Vista Resort & Waterpark in Wisconsin Dells. Area 61 Al-Anon Family Groups is comprised of Al-Anon and Alateen groups in Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The Convention is a time for fellowship, fun, and giving.
In cooperation with Alcoholics Anonymous, we have a full track of AA meetings, panels, workshops & speakers as well. Note that Al-Anon & AA meetings are open to all. Alateen meetings are closed; only Alateens and certified AMIAS’ may attend.
Special this year! The Alateen Midlake Conference is being combined with the Convention. There will be separate Midlake activities as well as combined events.
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SCHEDULE
Friday
- Registration opens at 2:00pm
- Meetings begin at 3:00pm
- Al-Anon and AA speakers in the evening
Saturday
- Nature Walk at 7:00am
- Meetings & Panels begin at 8:00am
- AA speaker with Alateen participation (TBD) after lunch
- Saturday night Banquet
- Al-Anon speaker after the Banquet with Alateen participation (TBD)
- Entertainment
Sunday
- Breakfast Buffet 8:30am
- Al-Anon Speaker after breakfast
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REGISTRATION - Online registration ends October 25th:
- Early registration $25 (by October 6th)
- Regular registration $30 (by October 15th)
- Late registration $40 (after October 15th)
- Alateen registration $15
WALK-IN REGISTRATIONS are welcome! Pay $40 ($15 Alateen) at the Registration table starting Friday, October 29, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.
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MEALS (tickets available through October 15th)
Due to COVID safety concerns, hotel staff will serve all food at the buffet table.
Saturday Night Banquet Buffet, $45
ENTREES:
- Bourguignon Beef Medallions - medallions of beef braised till tender and served in a rich beef sauce with mushrooms
- Honey Glazed Chicken (no breading) - bone-in thigh and breast, seasoned with salt and pepper and roasted and glazed with honey and butter
- Vegetable Lasagna - Layers of lasagna noodles loaded with vegetables, spinach and a simple tomato sauce
SIDES:
- Buttered green beans with carrots - sauteed and tossed in butter and seasoned with salt and pepper
- Garlic mashed potatoes - whipped potatoes with cream, butter, garlic, salt and pepper
- Wild rice - combination of long grain rice, wild rice, brown rice, Italian herb seasoning, butter, parsley, salt and pepper
- Salad
- Dinner rolls
- Coffee & tea
Sunday Morning Breakfast Buffet, $25
- Scrambled eggs
- Applewood bacon
- Sausage gravy & biscuits
- Thick French toast
- Syrup
- Fresh baked muffins
- Danish, bagels, croissants
- Fresh melon & citrus fruits
- Cream cheese, jam, jelly & butter
- Yogurt
- Granola
- Cold cereal
- Buttered
- Garlic
- Wild
- Salad
- Dinner
- Coffee & juice
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LOCATION & RESERVATIONS
Chula Vista Resort & Waterpark (2501 River Road, Wisconsin Dells WI 53965) or alternate GPS address (1000 Chula Vista Parkway, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
Call 855-468-5281 and mention “Al-Anon Convention-H48116” when making hotel reservations.
Convention room rates: $119 + Tax for up to 6 people. All rooms are semi-suites and include waterpark passes for all room registrants.
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Find more information on the Convention website, convention.area61afg.org .
Email conventionregistration@area61afg.org with questions.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I pay for my ticket?
We accept Mastercard, Visa, American Express, and Discover cards
I have special needs. How do I let you know what they are?
Special needs, accommodations, and/or dietary restrictions will be requested when you checkout.
What is your refund policy?
Non-emergency refund requests must be submitted by email (conventionregistration@area61afg.org) or mail (postmarked two weeks prior to) October 29, 2021. Emergency refund requests may be made by contacting the Registration Chairperson (conventionregistration@area61afg.org) prior to October 29, 2021. As a rule, as long as the Meal Ticket is resold, the registrants's refund request will be granted.
Will there be tickets at the door?
Yes, but only event tickets. The deadline for purchasing meals is October 15th.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the Convention?
That would make our lives easier. But if you can't, we will have a list of all the people who purchased tickets in advance.
I'm interested in volunteering.
Thanks! We really need your help. Please go to our volunteer page for more information and to sign up: http://convention.area61afg.org/volunteering/
Organized by
Area 61-WIUPMI is comprised of Al-Anon and Alateen groups in Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. We support local groups in helping family and friends of alcoholics.