Held at 11 a.m. in room A1, one of the largest at the International, the room was packed with energy.
The Chair and three speakers sharing on the topic:
Chair: Annie C of Florida
Carla R of Sunland California - Sober 27 years since 9/25/1987. Sponsored by Polly P. She brought a posy with her. "Just give us nine steps."
Paddy P of South Africa - sober 40 years since 1/5/1975. Delightful Indian accent.
Judi O of Virginia Beach, VA - sober 8 years since 12/15/2008. Short emotional talk. 78 years old. Impulse control is not freedom. She broke her knee cap and angle shortly before this event but came anyway.
Listen to the same topic from other AA International Conventions:
A New Freedom - 2005 - Toronto, ON
(54 min) (12.5 MB) (id#951)