MIIS

Intergroup Operating Committee April Meeting
2025-05-13 19:15 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Coastal Support Services – PARKING & ENTRANCE IN BACK, 2135 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC, V9S1H8, Canada
Monthly Meeting of the Operating Committee:
Intergroup Chair
Intergroup Co-chair
Treasurer
Secretary
Website Chair
TAS Chair
Literature Chair
Newsletter Chair
Members at Large
This meeting is open to ALL AA members and participation is encourages for Intergroup Reps or anyone interested in learning more about Intergroup initiatives.
The meeting is the 2nd Tuesday of every month right after the Intergroup Meeting
Remote meeting:
Zoom link
Password: [REDACTED]

2025 Rally in the Valley
2025-05-03 - 2025-05-04 | Filberg Center, 411 Anderton Rd, Courtenay, BC, V9N 6C6, Canada
May 3rd – 4th, 2025
Filberg Center, 411 Anderton Rd, Courtney, BC
Meetings:

AA Groups
Alanon Participation
Workshop

Guest Speakers:

Sharon G
Stephanie G

Catered banquest, countdown and music bingo with prizes
Tickets:
Fulll package includes: Banquest, lunch and breakfast
Before April 18th: $50 Full Package
After April 18th: $55 Full Package
Registration: $20
Breakfast only: $8
Register online at www.comoxvalleyAA.ca
Click HERE for a printable poster.

District 6 Safety Workshop
2025-03-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Port Alberni Kin Hut, 4102 Hollywood Street, Port Alberni, BC, V9Y 1S2, Canada
District 6 is hosting a Safety in AA workshop – All are welcome!
Date: March 22nd 1-4pm (Potluck lunch 11:30)
Location: Kin Hut – 4102 Hollywood St., Port Alberni
Contact: (Jane) yourownjane@yahoo.com

MIIS Newsletter Committee Meeting
2025-02-20 17:30 - 19:00 | Country Grocer Bowen, 1800 Duffering Cres, Nanaimo, BC, V9S 0A9, Canada
Mid-Island Intergroup is spearheading a monthly newsletter and looking for volunteers to assist in any way possible. This could be content, layout or general feedback.
This initial meeting will be to establish the committee and general foundational principles of the letter:

Content
Distribution method(s)
Cadence
etc.

Please feel free to join in-person or on-line
Zoom link
Password: [REDACTED]

District 6 Monthly Meeting
2025-02-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Echo Field House, 4200 King Street, Port Alberni, BC, V9Y 0B1, Canada
Echo Fieldhouse, Port Alberni
Zoom ID: 853 7349 8475
Password: [REDACTED]

Nanaimo 2025 AA Rally - Sunday Breakfast
2025-01-26 08:30 - 22:30 | Beban Park Social Centre, 2300 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 3K7, Canada
Help us wind down the amazing weekend with a hearty breakfast put on by local volunteers followed by our final speaker.
Tickets can be purchased seperately for $10 or as part of the weekend package.
Check out the website for tickets and more rally details: www.nanaimoaarally.com

Nanaimo 2025 AA Rally - Saturday Night Banquet Dinner
2025-01-25 17:30 - 19:00 | Beban Park Social Centre, 2300 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 3K7, Canada
The Banquet dinner always sells out quickly so get your tickets! Join us for a fully catered dinner that can be purchased as part of the weekend package or on it’s own.
Just bring your ticket and your appetetite for a great evening of fellowship followed by our annual sobriety countdown, 50/50 draw and an amazing speaker.
May as well stick around for the evening entertainment afterward to close out the night!
Get your tickets as well as more rally information here: www.nanaimoaarally.com

Nanaimo 2025 AA Rally - Saturday Lunch
2025-01-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Beban Park Social Centre, 2300 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 3K7, Canada
Get some nourishment and fellowship between meetings in the auditorium. Lunch can be purchased at the event for $10.
Check out the Rally page for more details about the schedule of events and speakers.
www.nanaimoaarally.com

Nanaimo 2025 AA Rally - Ice Cream Social
2025-01-24 21:00 - 22:00 | Beban Park Social Centre, 2300 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 3K7, Canada
After a hearty pot luck dinner and an amazing speaker, cap off the night with our Ice Cream Social.
Last year sold out so we are prepared with more ice cream, more cones, and more toppings this year!

Nanaimo AA 2025 Rally - Friday Night Pot Luck
2025-01-24 17:00 - 18:30 | Beban Park Social Centre, 2300 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 3K7, Canada
Join us for a Pot Luck dinner to help kick off the 2025 Rally.
The Rally Committee will provide a selection of pizza, cesear salad and sliced ham, the rest is up to you!
We had a great assortment of hot and cold dishes and amazing desserts last year. Please bring your favorite dish and the kitchen is available with lots of fridge room and ovens to reheat dishes.
If you would like to share what you are brining to help ensure a diverse selection of dishes please click here to sing up: Pot Luck Sign Up Page
For more rally info check out the website: www.nanaimoaarally.com.

Nanaimo AA Rally Planning Meeting
2025-01-19 15:30 - 17:00 | Teachers Association, 3137 Barons Road, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 5W5, Canada
Monthly Rally planning meeting. There are plenty of chair, co-chair and volunteer spots available.
All planning meetings will be held on Sundays from 3:30 to 5:30pm at Nanaimo District Teachers Building – 3137 Barons Road
Future Meeting dates:
January 5
January 12
January 19
February 25 wrap up meeting
RALLY will be held Jan 24-26 th , 2025.
Virtual option to attend:
Zoom Link
Mtg ID – 821 6666 5997
Password- Intergroup

District 6 Monthly Meeting
2025-01-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Shelly Hall, 186 Shelly Road, Parksville, BC, V9P 1T7, Canada
District 6 Monthly Meeting
Location:
Shelly Hall (186 Shelly Rd, Parksville)

Zoom link and info:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85373498475?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 853 7349 8475
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Nanaimmo AA Rally Planning Meeting - In person only
2025-01-12 15:30 - 17:00 | Teachers Association, 3137 Barons Road, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 5W5, Canada
Monthly Rally planning meeting. There are plenty of chair, co-chair and volunteer spots available.
All planning meetings will be held on Sundays from 3:30 to 5:30pm at Nanaimo District Teachers Building – 3137 Barons Road
Future Meeting dates:
January 5
January 12
January 19
February 25 wrap up meeting
RALLY will be held Jan 24-26 th , 2025.

No virtual option this week.

2025 Nanaimo Rally Meeting
2025-01-05 15:30 - 17:30 | Teachers Association, 3137 Barons Road, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 5W5, Canada
Monthly Rally planning meeting. There are plenty of chair, co-chair and volunteer spots available.
All planning meetings will be held on Sundays from 3:30 to 5:30pm at Nanaimo District Teachers Building – 3137 Barons Road
Future Meeting dates:
June 9
September 8
October 6
November 3
December 8
January 5
January 12
January 19
February 25 wrap up meeting
RALLY will be held Jan 24-26 th , 2025.
Virtual option to attend:
Zoom Link
Mtg ID – 821 6666 5997
Password- Intergroup

Alcathon/Alano Club Decorating Party!
2024-12-08 13:00 - 15:30 | Nanaimo Alano Club, 321Wallace Street # 206, Nanaimo, BC, V9S 5B6, Canada
Come and help decorate the Alano Club for December meetings and the Alcathon. If you have any old holiday decorating you are looking to donate they are welcome.
We will be gathering from 1-3:30 on Sunday December 8th for some holiday fellowship while we get the Alano Club ready for a festive December.

2024 Alcathon Committee Meeting
2024-11-28 17:30 - 18:30 | Nanaimo Alano Club, 321Wallace Street # 206, Nanaimo, BC, V9S 5B6, Canada
The 2024 annual Alcathon is quickly approaching. This event is always impactful and provides a safe space for meetings over the 24th and 25th of December.
The event runs from 2:00pm n the 24th to 2:00pm n the 25th and offers a meeting every hour. Individuals or groups will be able to sign up for time slots.
Meeting materials will be provided but individual group content is welcome.
The next committee meeting will be Nov 28th at 5:30 at the Alano Club, 321 Wallace Street. There are opportunities to help with:

Decorating
Setup/Teardown
Kitchen help
General logistics help

Please join us to find out how you can assist.
The meeting schedule will be posted soon to to start selecting your spots.

District 7 12 Traditions Workshop - Traditions 9-12
2024-11-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Christ Community Church, 2221 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC, V9S 5J3, Canada
Please join us for a 3 part 12 Traditions workshop! This will be an interactive event with a combination of local speakers sharing thier experience with selected Traditions as well as break-out groups to work through some common scenarios that invoke traditions.
Coffee, snacks and lunch will be provided (yes, there will be pizza!)
There will be no virtual option – in person only.

Volunteers are welcome for setup, teardown and moderation. Please submit ideas and volunteer requests here: Workshop Submission Form

District 7 Monthly GSR Meeting
2024-10-21 17:30 - 18:30 | First Baptist Church, 1650 Waddington Road, Nanaimoa, BC, V9S 4W3, Canada
This meeting is open to all GSRs, and anyone wanting to learn more about district services and responsibilities.
The meeting is held the 3rd Monday of each month at 5:30
HYBRID/OPEN MEETING
First Baptist Church, 1650 Waddington Road, Nanaimo
https://zoom.us/j/8796598601?from=join#success
Zoom ID: 879 659 8601
Password: [REDACTED]

District 7 12 Traditions Workshop - Traditions 5-8
2024-10-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Christ Community Church, 2221 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC, V9S 5J3, Canada
Please join us for a 3 part 12 Traditions workshop! This will be an interactive event with a combination of local speakers sharing thier experience with selected Traditions as well as break-out groups to work through some common scenarios that invoke traditions.
Coffee, snacks and lunch will be provided (yes, there will be pizza!)
We encourage in-person attendance but will be offering virtual participation as well:
Virtual option to attend:
Zoom Link
Mtg ID – 821 6666 5997
Password- Intergroup
Volunteers are welcome for setup, teardown and moderation. Please submit ideas and volunteer requests here: Workshop Submission Form

District 6 Monthly GSR Meeting
2024-10-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Remote
District 6 GSR Meetings
Second Sunday of the month
1:00pm-3:00pm
This meeting is open to all GSRs and anyone wanting to learn more about District services and responsibilities.
HYBRID/OPEN MEETING
Meeting location subject to change, see schedule above. Zoom ID: 222 290 3340
Password: [REDACTED]

ZOOM LINK

MIIS Town Hall
2024-09-22 15:30 - 17:00 | Teachers Association, 3137 Barons Road, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 5W5, Canada
All members welcome Town Hall event.
We will be sharing the current state of Intergroup, asking for input on some pending important decisions and looking for guidance on improving participation.
Please join us in person or online. Everyone has a voice and this is a great time to use it!

Zoom link
Zoom ID: 821 6666 5997
Password: [REDACTED]

District 7 12 Traditions Workshop - Traditions 1-4
2024-09-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Christ Community Church, 2221 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC, V9S 5J3, Canada

Port Alberni Rally in the Valley
2024-09-20 16:00 - 2024-09-22 13:00 | Kinsman Community Centre, 402 Hollywood Street, Port Alberni, BC, V9Y 4B3, Canada
Highlights: Karaoke! Ice Cream Social! And great Speakers!
See poster for details

Fraser Valley Rally
2024-09-14 10:00 - 21:00 | St. Dunstan’s Anglican Church, 3025 264th St, Aldergrove, BC, V4W 2W4, Canada
1 day AA roundup with Speakers & Panels
Alanon participation
See poster for details

Powell River AA Rally
2024-09-13 17:00 - 2024-09-15 12:00 | Powell River Alano Club, 5903 Arbutus St, Powell River, BC, V8A 4S2, Canada
Powell River’s 77th AA Rally being held Sept 13,14 and 15,2024
Please see poster for more details

2024 September Voting and Election Assembly: Weekend - Hybrid
2024-09-06 18:00 - 2024-09-08 12:00 | Songhees Wellness Centre, 1100 Admirals Rd., Victoria, BC, V9A 2P6, Canada
Hosted by 5 Districts in Victoria
Breakout Committees are Online Only and held on Tuesday September 3rd
Agenda package is now available
Accommodation Info posted here
The September Voting and Election Assembly evaluation summary (to be posted here at a later date)

Westshore Recovery Retreat 2024
2024-09-06 08:00 - 2024-09-08 13:00 | 3498 Luxton Road, 3498 Luxton Road, Langford, BC, V9C 2Y3, Canada
See poster for details.

D7 12 Traditions Workshop planning meeting
2024-09-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Country Grocer Chase River, 82 Twelfth St, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 6R6, Canada
All speakers and volunteers are welcome to join in to review the following:
a) Event logistics
b) Speaker schedules
c) Presentation template
d) Break-out scenarios
Virtual option to attend:
Zoom Link
Mtg ID – 821 6666 5997
Password- Intergroup
Volunteers are welcome for setup, teardown and moderation. Please submit ideas and volunteer requests here: Workshop Submission Form

Sea to Sky Roundup
2024-08-24 08:00 - 2024-08-25 12:00 | Totem Hall, 1380 Stawamus Rd., Squamish, BC, V8B 0B5, Canada
For the full schedule and tickets see poster

District 8 Service Workshop/Sharing Session
2024-08-18 13:00 - 15:30 | BC
August 18 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm

See poster for more info
Service-Workshop-Poster-Aug.18-2024
