Besides monthly assemblies, Area 47 holds an annual convention, usually the 3rd Sunday in May. The purpose of the convention is to provide a venue for the delegate to give a report of the business conducted during the General Service Conference held in April. The convention usually begins Friday afternoon and runs through Sunday morning with panel workshops, marathon meetings, evening speaker meetings and fellowship. The delegate's report is usually given Saturday afternoon. A registration fee to cover the cost of the facility is required to attend any of the meetings except the meeting for the delegate's report is free (cost covered by Area 47). Districts throughout Area 47 take turns hosting the convention so it is in a different city each year.
Who is hosting the 2010 Convention?
The districts in Elmira and Corning are hosting this year's convention. The convention committee meetings will be held at the Hand in Hand Church on the first and third Sundays of each month beginning at 4pm. All are welcome.
This year's convention committee has a website where you can view the minutes and download registration flyers. To visit their website, click on the link below.
