Seeking a 2015 ABC Host Committee

The ACA WSO Annual Business Conference (ABC) is held annually to help bring unity and consistency to ACA. This meeting provides the opportunity for World Service to respond to requests presented from the Fellowship through the Proposal/Ballot process.  Decisions are made at this meeting that impact general policy and financial matters for the entire ACA World Service Organization. 

The Fellowship does not yet have a location for the 2015 ABC, which will be held the weekend of April 25-27, 2015.  We are asking ACA groups and Intergroups to consider acting as hosts for this event. 

If your Group or Intergroup would like to submit a bid to Host or ask any questions about hosting the 2015 ABC, please send an e-mail with the subject line "2015 ABC Host City Inquiry" to [email protected]. . We will be very happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have.

The Host Committee will have total support from the WSO.

The Host City's Committee will work hand-in-hand with the Board’s 2015 ABC Liaison, Mary Jo L., who is a Trustee and the WSO Treasurer.  She will coordinate support to the Host Committee throughout the entire process.  

Some of the particulars about the event and how this partnership works are as follows:

  • Locate and recommend potential venues with audio/visual/wi-fi capability. We usually meet in a suburban location to help keep costs low. The 2014 venue was a private suburban college campus in the Chicago area that was a 20 minute expressway drive north of O'Hare airport.  Some hotels may also have reasonably priced meeting accommodations. 
  • All expenses associated with hosting this event are paid for by WSO.  These expenses will be discussed in advance.  They include the cost of venue with AV setup, supplies and decorations, in-room beverages/snacks, cost of delegate materials, and any other related expenses.
  • Arrange for affordable meals. 
  • Provide and/or plan for local transportation. 
  • The Conference is meant to last 2 days currently, unless the Host Committee is interested and has the capability of adding a day that would have speakers and workshops.   
  • This is an opportunity for the Host Committee to be of service to the Fellowship outside their area, as well as an opportunity to involve area meetings as a way of unifying them.
  • One or more Hotel selections within walking distance or a hotel-provided shuttle ride need to be found for out-of-town attendees.
  • Plan one or two optional evening fellowhsip activities, such as a walking tour of local sites that includes an affordable meal. 
  • The Board and WSO Staff will be responsible for preparing all delegate materials, with the Host Committee responsible for arranging printing and doing assembly.
  • Provide other logistical support as needed.

We hope to hear from you soon so the Board can start coordinating the ABC in your city!

Yours in Service,

The WSO Board of Trustees