AA Chairperson's Message

Hello everyone, 

I want to warmly welcome you to the 49th annual San Fernando Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Convention. 

Our theme this year is Sometimes quickly, Sometimes slowly. When I first landed in Alcoholics Anonymous I heard this a lot. It was also something I didn't really pay much attention to, kind of like the rest of the sayings here. It wasn't until I was celebrating 5 years of sobriety that I truly understood what it meant. 

I was begrudgingly brought to H&I and the convention planning meeting by my best friend. He put me in the middle of service and it had become one of the greatest gifts of my sobriety. Being of service to AA as a whole had brought me so much love and friendship. For me, this Convention is dedicated to him, Juan Ortiz. Without his friendship and love I would not be in the position I am today. 

Thank you to all of you who help to bring this event together. I hope everyone has an amazing weekend and learns that all things in life come "sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly".

With love and gratitude

Your SFVAAC Chairperson 

Lacy Merino