2009 DFW CONVENTION COMMENTS

Just wanted to take a second to thank you all for your hospitality, kindness and fellowship this past weekend. I have worked in the field of Addiction Treatment for over 20 years , 14 of those with Fathers Martin’s Ashley , and have actually had the honor of working directly with some of the Birds and their families. This past weekend was and will remain one of the highlights of my years of work in the field. The closeness and unity that I was allowed to be part of was something that few will get to experience and be a part of. I hope that our time with you on Friday and Saturday was worthwhile and productive, and if the opportunity to ever work with you all again comes up I would clearly welcome that chance. Thanks again for what I consider the opportunity of a lifetime

Keeping Carrying Your Message

Dave Matukaitis
Ravendave56@aol.com

I really enjoyed this past weekend. I loved the presentation on Friday as both Fr. Mark and Dave talked about the transition into recovery.

I thought Scott R on Saturday was amazing. What a testament of this program. I am in awe of how he walked through all of that. He deserves the riches of sobriety, he certainly paid his dues. Most of all, I loved learning more about BOAF. What a wonderful support/organization. When I was in direct care, I spoke of this program, now I feel I understand it more clearly. I will pass my experience onto the staff, especially of those working with the airline members.

I want to thank the entire DFW nest for an absolutely fabulous convention. The speakers, accommodations, fellowship were superb. But I am especially impressed by the gracious Texas hospitality extended by all the DFW members. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

The entire affair was spiritually and intellectually uplifting. Now we can all look forward to San Antonio.

Blue skies

Beth Christian

From the new Treasurer/Alt. Sec'y

I would like to pass on my compliments to the DFW Nest and all who participated in convention 2009, to make it a success. Putting on a successful convention requires a great deal of effort and it is appreciated.

I am honored and humbled to be chosen to be the new treasurer. I am a little surprised that after Tom B. made his nomination speech, that there were not more people shouting "pick me! pick me!".

I look forward to working with Beth, our new Big Bird and to the next item on the agenda, which will be the world convention in San Antonio next year.

Thanks again. Dick B.