ECCNA XXIV Program Draft
GRATITUDE INTO ACTION
12 Steps of Narcotics Anonymous
- We admitted that we were powerless over our addiction, that our lives had become unmanageable.
- We came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
- We made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.
- We made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
- We admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.
- We were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.
- We humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings.
- We made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all.
- We made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.
- We continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.
- We sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him,praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.
- Having had a spiritual awakening as a result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to addicts, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.
Welcome
Welcome to East Coast Convention XXIV hosted by East of the Bay and Bay Areas of NA. We return to Washington College to put our “Gratitude Into Action” & host the first “post” COVID pandemic East Coast Convention. The purpose of the East Coast Convention is to make accessible a convention that is cost effective for newcomers and to supply the Basic Text to jails and prisons.
Covid statement
For the safety of this group and campus staff we require everyone to continue to wear face coverings in all indoor locations. Individuals that have been fully vaccinated against covid-19 may remove their face mask for the duration of this meeting, once settled. We take the well-being of all attending this convention very seriously and we hope you do too. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Registration Statement
Our Seventh Tradition states, “Being self-supporting is an important part of our new way of life.” (Basic Text, Page 70, Sixth Edition). Registration fees pay for the facilities we are using, the entertainment we are enjoying, and all other expenses related to putting on this convention. While we will not turn anyone away who cannot afford to pay, you must register at the Registration Booth located in the Gibson Center Lobby. Accordingly, registration bracelets must be worn at all times and are needed to gain access to all meetings and entertainment. All profits from the East Coast Convention go towards purchasing Basic Texts for jails and prisons on the East Coast.
Anonymity Statement / Press Statement
In accordance with our public relations policy we recognize it is a common practice for members to take photos and videos at NA events and post them on social networks. We do not believe this to be in conflict with our traditions so long as they are for the enjoyment of members and not made available to the general public. Please be considerate of our guiding principles and the anonymity of others as you share your photos and videos from East Coast Convention of NA 24.
Behavior Statement
Every member of NA has a role in helping us carry the message to the still-suffering addict. Much of the goodwill that exists between NA and the community at large is based on the relationships that we develop and maintain as NA members. We can improve these relationships by taking care to treat others with courtesy and respect. Therefore , in order to demonstrate the effectiveness of our recovery program we ask you to be polite, don’t use profanity, and show respect for the Washington College by wearing your shirts & shoes in public areas at all times. If unable to conduct yourself responsibly, you will be asked to leave.
Smoking & vaping is allowed in designated areas only and never inside any of the buildings or campus housing. No food or drink other than water is allowed in Gibson Hall. Be prepared as it will be enforced.
Clarity Statement
We are presented with a dilemma. When NA members identify themselves as addicts and alcoholics or talk about living “clean and sober;” the clarity of the NA message is blurred. To speak in this manner suggests that there are two diseases; that one drug is separate from the rest. Narcotics Anonymous makes no distinction between drugs. Our identification as ADDICTS is all-inclusive, allowing us to concentrate on our similarities, not our differences.
WELCOME TO ECCNA 24
Schedule of Workshops and events
Friday June 25
12:00 – 7:30 PM REGISTRATION Gibson Hall Lobby
3:00 – 7:30 PM MERCHANDISE Gibson Hall Lobby
4:00 – 6:00 PM DINNER Hudson Hall Commons – 2nd floor
6:15pm-7:30pm Am I an Addict? Tawes Theater 75
6:15pm-7:30pm Intro to NA Meetings Hotchkiss 175+ Mic
8:00pm-9:30pm OPENER Gratitude into Action Decker 358 + Mic
9:45pm-11:00pm I’m Clean, Now What? JFC 500 +Mic
9:45pm-11:00pm How to Weather the Storms Tawes Theater 75
9:45pm-11:00pm What Don’t come out in the Wash, Comes out in the Rinse Hotchkiss 175+ Mic
10:00 – 11:30 PM REGISTRATION Gibson Hall Lobby
10:00 – 11:30 PM MERCHANDISE Gibson Hall Lobby
10:00 – 12:00 PM DJ MUSIC / BONFIRE Bonfire Pit , in case of rain: Hudson Hall – The Egg (also no fire, if its raining)
10:00 – 12:00 AM HOSPITALITY Bonfire Pit , in case of rain: Sassafras Commons
12:00AM – 7:00AM MARATHON MEETING Bonfire Pit, in case of rain: Sassafras Commons
Saturday June 26
8:00 – 10:00 AM BREAKFAST Hudson Hall Commons – 2nd floor
8:00 AM – 7:30 PM REGISTRATION Gibson Hall Lobby
8:00 AM – 7:30 PM MERCHANDISE Gibson Hall Lobby
8:00am-9:15am Morning Meditation Tawes Theater 75
8:00am-9:15am H.O.W. (steps 1-3) Hotchkiss 175+ Mic
9:30am-10:45am The Joys and Struggles of Parenting JFC 500 +Mic
9:30am-10:45am How to Develop A Network Hotchkiss 175+ Mic
11:00am-12:15pm The Good,The Bad, The Ugly (Relationship Meeting JFC 500 +Mic
11:00am-12:15pm Am I Hiding or Helping? Tawes Theater 75
11:00am-12:15pm Entirely Ready, Humbly Asking (Steps 6,7) Hotchkiss 175+ Mic
11:00am – 2:00pm LUNCH Hudson Hall Commons – 2nd floor
12:30pm-1:45pm How to Stay Clean Dealing with Loss Tawes Theater 75
12:30pm-1:45pm Triangle of Self Obsession Hotchkiss 175+ Mic
12:30pm-1:45pm Cleaning Up Our Past (steps 8,9) JFC 500 +Mic
2:00pm-3:15pm Mens Sponsorship Tree JFC 500 +Mic
2:00pm-3:15pm Womens Sponsorship Tree Hotchkiss 175+ Mic
2:00pm-3:15pm Treating My Depression in Recovery Tawes Theater 75
2:00pm-2:30pm 2022 BID MEETING & PRESENTATION Smith Hall Norman James Theatre 80+ Mic
2:30pm-5:00pm AUCTION Smith Hall Norman James Theatre 80+ Mic
3:30pm-4:45pm With Vigilence We Sought to Carry the Message JFC 500 +Mic
3:30pm-4:45pm When at the End of the Road Hotchkiss 175+ Mic
4:00 – 6:00 PM DINNER Hudson Hall Commons – 2nd floor
6:15pm-7:30pm One is Too Many Hotchkiss 175+ Mic
6:15pm-7:30pm What Keeps Me Here JFC 500 +Mic
6:15pm-7:30pm Applying the Principles to Social Media Tawes Theater 75
7:35 PM Group Photo Front steps of Casey Academic Center
8:00pm-10:00pm MAIN MEETING Gratitude into Action JFC 500 +Mic
10:00pm-12:00pm Comedy Hypnosis Smith Hall Norman James Theatre 80+ Mic
10:15pm-11:15pm Isolation, The Darkroom, Where Negatives Develop Tawes Theater 75
10:15pm-11:15pm Old School NA Hotchkiss 175+ Mic
10:00 – 12:00 PM DJ MUSIC / BONFIRE Bonfire Pit , in case of rain: Hudson Hall – The Egg (also no fire, if its raining)
10:00 – 12:00 AM HOSPITALITY Bonfire Pit , in case of rain: Sassafras Commons
12:00AM – 7:00AM MARATHON MEETING Bonfire Pit, in case of rain: Sassafras Commons
Sunday June 27
8:00 – 10:00 AM BREAKFAST Hudson Hall Commons – 2nd floor
9:00 AM –12:00 PM MERCHANDISE Gibson Hall Lobby
9:00 AM –12:00 PM ALT MERCHANDISE Gibson Hall Lobby
*** MUST BE APPROVED BY ECCNA ADVISORY BOARD
10:00am-11:30pm Spiritual Sunday Speaker Decker 358 + Mic
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM REGISTRATION for eccna 25 Martha Washington Square
East Coast Convention – 1980 to 2019
1980 Theme: Never Alone College: Bucknell University Lewisburg PA
1981: Theme: Glad To Be Alive College: Trenton State University, Trenton, NJ
1982 Theme: Miracles Happen College: Robert Morris College, Pittsburgh, PA
1983 Theme: Freedom Through Fellowship College: Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA
1984 Theme: Reaching Out College: Yale University, New Haven, CT
1985 Theme: Together We Can College: Towson State University, Baltimore, MD
1986 Theme : Free At Last College: Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA
1987 Theme : Our Way, Not Mine College : Kent State University, Kent, OH
1988 Theme : A Vision of Hope College: University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH
1989 Theme : Let the Miracle Happen College : University of Buffalo at Amhurst, Buffalo, NY
1990 Theme : Surrender is the Key College : William Patterson College, Wayne, NJ
1991 Theme : Courage to Change Together College : University of Maryland, College Park, MD
1992 Theme : The Gift of Listening College : Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
2010 Theme : Lost Dreams Awaken College : Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL
2011 Theme : In Loving Service College : Connecticut College, New London, CT
2012 Theme : The Miracle Continues College : Robert Morris College, Pittsburgh, PA
2013 Theme: Together We Still Can College: Washington College, Chestertown, Md
2014 Theme : Wings of Hope College : William and Mary, Wiliamsburg, VA
2015 Theme : The Ties That Bind Us College : Georgian Court College, Lakewood, NJ
2016 Theme : Dreams Really Come True College : Robert Morris University, Moon, PA
2017 Theme : Planting the Seeds College : Connecticut College, New London, CT
2018 Theme: Selfless Service College: Valdosta State University, Valdosta , GA
2019 Theme: Creating Hope For the Future College : Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL
2021 Theme: Gratitude Into Action College: Washington College, Chestertown, Md
Twelve Traditions of NA
We keep what we have only with vigilance, and just as freedom for the individual comes from the Twelve Steps, so freedom for the group springs from our Traditions. As long as the ties that bind us together are stronger than those that would tear us apart, all will be well.
- Our common welfare should come first; personal recovery depends on NA unity.
- For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority—a loving God as He may express Himself in our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern.
- The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using.
- Each group should be autonomous except in matters affecting other groups or NA as a whole.
- Each group has but one primary purpose—to carry the message to the addict who still suffers.
- An NA group ought never endorse, finance, or lend the NA name to any related facility or outside enterprise, lest problems of money, property, or prestige divert us from our primary purpose.
- Every NA group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions.
- Narcotics Anonymous should remain forever nonprofessional, but our service centers may employ special workers.
- NA, as such, ought never be organized, but we may create service boards or committees directly responsible to those they serve.
- Narcotics Anonymous has no opinion on outside issues; hence the NA name ought never be drawn into public controversy.
- Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion; we need always maintain personal anonymity at the level of press, radio, and films.
- Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our Traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities.
Keep coming back!
See you next year at ECCNA 25 in Virginia!!