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Here are some comments and observations about our past convention held in Phoenix/Tempe, Arizona in May/June 2007.
From Ricky K., outgoing Secretary:
The BOAF annual convention that took place this year in
Tempe, Phoenix, was a roaring success, due in no small part
to all the hard work done (before and during) by all the PHX
Nest members (especially Ken & Anita). Many thanks have been
expressed already, so I just want to add mine to the growing
list. Thanks & Well Done…..!!!
Congratulations to Rusty on becoming Big Bird and Thanks to
Beth for accepting the role of Treasurer and “Big Bird In
Training”…..Best wishes to you both and “Lang May Yer Lums
Reek……<g>
From Beth C., the incoming Alt. Sec'y/Treasurer:
WHATTA CONVENTION
What a great convention…by far the best I have ever
attended. Interestingly, my first Birds convention was in
Ken and Anita outdid themselves in all areas. There were
activities for the entire family…children activities, al-anon’s,
and, of course activities for pilots. We had movies, a
helicopter tour, great speakers, and little wooden birds (of
a feather) everywhere. I brought one home and it sits in
the family room as a reminder of what a wonderful time I had
seeing many old friends and making new ones. The thought
and planning that went into the table decorations was
impressive and that same attention to detail was obvious
throughout every aspect of the convention. It was
absolutely perfect. Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank
you Ken and Anita and family!!!!
The IMAX movie was terrific. They made us turn in the huge
3D glasses after the show, but those glasses made quite a
difference. The 3D was so intense that only my HP (or that
of those sitting nearby) kept my breakfast where it
belonged.
The helicopter factory tour was great and afterward we were
allowed to shop in the Boeing employee store.
Each day started with a hike up the hill behind the hotel.
First morning 4 and a half of us made it. The next day,
Richard made it to the top, saying I was his inspiration (if
I could do it, I guess anyone could). We had movies and
popcorn every night in the hospitality room. The meetings,
of course, were spiritual, with lots of gratitude and great
program.
What a talented group we are. The word perfectionism comes
to mind when I think back to all the work Jack H has put
into the historian job. All the photos have been scanned
into a computer and he has disks for those who are
interested…WOW! Thank you, Jack!
Rusty showed a map depicting all the nests we have, and then
overlaid it showing which groups have donated to BOAF
International. Very impressive! Work is already starting
on the next international AA convention as we plan to have
our own room…so keep those contributions coming in, as it
will be quite an expense, but well worth it.
Scott gave us a demo of the BOAF website. He has really
outdone himself. Even a computer illiterate (like me) can
easily navigate through it! Thank you, Scott.
What a terrific job Ricky has done over the past 2 years in
keeping all this talent focused on the right things! Thank
you, thank you!
I hope to see everyone and more next year in
I would like to extend my thanks to the PHX
group for their efforts in putting on a great convention.
It was first class in all aspects and there was obviously a
lot of effort that made it that way.
******** From Scott H., Prescott, AZ Birds:
I would like to take this
opportunity to thank all those people who took the time,
made the effort, spent the money and came to enjoy the PHX
07 Convention. The annual BOAF conventions are more than
just activities, meetings and banquets. They are ultimately
about PEOPLE, all of us Birds, getting together every year
to celebrate sobriety. All the rest is icing on the cake,
so I am happy to see that so many of you came to have your
slice.
Hope to see even more of us in
Atlanta next year.
Warmest regards,
Scott H.
PRC
******* From Jim E. of the FLL Nest
I would just like to echo what Beth & Scott
have said!! The PHX sobriety bash was a big
hit and this FLL bird had a Grand time
celebrating with all you folks!! I’m looking
forward to ATL in 2008!! Jim E FLL
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