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A Nationwide Recovery Conference with Dick B.

Southern California, May 15 and 16, 2009
Friday and Saturday
Mariners Church - Community Center
5001 Newport Coast Drive, Irvine, California 92603

Coordinator: Pastor Jim Gaffney, Counselor, Consultant, Ministry Catalyst, Newport Beach, CA
Boots on the Ground: Jeff MacLeod, Exec. Dir., Overcomers Outreach, Inc., Whittier, CA
Hospitality Chairperson: Vivian Eisenecher, Author, San Diego, California
Ladies in Waiting: Angela Eren Capp of Venice, California; Virginia Sullivan, Irvine, California
Area Contact Person for Directions: Frank Braggiotti: (818) 994-7849

Conference Theme: “A New Way Out”
“We Christians in the Recovery Arena Are Not Alone”

No registration is required; admission is free

Hospitality, Fellowship, Food, & Beverages,
Literature Table, and Historical Books and Displays

Music at the Conference by
the renowned percussionist and singer, Walter Santos
http://www.santosministries.org/

Special Exhibits: (1) Special reprints of the Big Book, 2d ed., with “Their Pathway to a Cure” cover published by Ken R.; (2) copy of Dr. Bob and the Good Oldtimers manuscript by its author; (3) a copy of Dr. Bob’s wife Anne Smith’s personal journal; (4) copies of numerous drafts of the manuscript of Lois Remembers; (5) Dick B.’s review of the Clarence H. Snyder Bible; (6) Our Legacy to the Faith Community workbooks by Three Clarence H. Snyder Sponsees and Their Wives; (7) autographed photo of Bill W. and Father Dowling; (8) works by Richard K., including studies of the “First 40” cures, and of the early A.A. articles and statistics; (9) copies of the rosters of pioneer members; (10) the Frank Amos reports; (11) copy of Carl Jung-Bill Wilson letter; (12) Yale Summer School lecture by Bill in 1945; (13) books on St. Johnsbury Academy and Burr and Burton Academy; (14) the article in The Tidings reporting the talks by Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles in 1948; and (15) others historical finds!

Availability of Dick B. and Ken B. for personal visits before and after the Conference days
at the Fairmont Newport Beach Hotel, 4500 MacArthur Boulevard, Newport Beach, California 92660; (866) 840-8402, on Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, and Monday; If you would like to meet with Dick B. before or after the Conference, please contact Dick B. at dickb@dickb.com to schedule an appointment.
This Conference is NOT an A.A. event; and, consequently, concerns about violating A.A.'s Traditions and/or about non-A.A. General Service Conference-approved literature are not appropriate topics for discussion nor will such concerns be entertained during this Conference. This history conference is not associated with, nor allied with, nor in any way connected with Alcoholics Anonymous or Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. We suggest that all who receive Conference flyers and/or the Conference Program, and who plan to invite others--which we are strongly encouraging you to do--should so inform all those whom they invite. Dick B.
Friday, May 15, 2:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Mariners Church – Community Center
5001 Newport Coast Drive, Irvine, California 92603

Synopsis of Friday Program (Details follow below)

Friday is a “Workshop Day” with opportunity for presenters and “ambassadors” to share in round-table and one-on-one discussions about their programs, literature, conferences, centers, archives, forums, guidebooks, websites, radio, TV, and meetings. Preparations for this “Workshop Day” have included circulating questionnaires to some of the conferees to enable them to see and ponder some of the issues for Christians in the recovery arena that have been raised about their programs, their fellowships, and their meetings. At the “Workshop Day,” you will meet experienced, like-minded believers, make new contacts, and share your own work.

Concept: “We Christians in the Recovery Arena are not alone.” Conferees will be sharing along these lines: “Here’s what we are doing as Christians in the recovery arena. Here are the problems we have encountered. Here’s how we are dealing with them. Here’s how we can help others present recovery history, the Christian roots of recovery, and helping others establish or reestablish a relationship with God, recover with God’s help, and pass it on.”

Saturday, May 16, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Mariners Church – Community Center
5001 Newport Coast Drive, Irvine, California 92603

Synopsis of Saturday Program (Details follow below)

Saturday features a full day of presentations by recovery facilitators from throughout the United States and Canada, as well as fellowship group leaders and members; with addresses by Dick B. on the theme of the conference, the need for learning and disseminating the Christian history and roots of the recovery movement, and the essence of those sources, principles, and practices that have applicability today.

Complimentary literature on a first-come, first-served basis for all those attending the Conference: (1) A New Way Out Guidebook by Dick B. and Ken B.; (2) an A.A. history book written by Dick B.; (3) a Conference program and supplementary literature; and (4) while they last, Came to Believe workbooks.

Lots of exhibits brought by presenters, speakers, sponsors, endorsers, and conference participants. Special exhibit tables and two chairs for those donating $50.00.

Available for purchase: music by Santos; titles by Dick B.

Note about accommodations and food: There are a number of lodging facilities and places to eat within easy distance of Mariners Community Center in Irvine. Sandwiches, fruit, and beverages will be provided free or at nominal cost at Mariners Community Center itself so that conferees need not leave the area during sessions.

Note about possible changes: There may be additional speakers and changes depending on the calendars and resources of those already booked or who would like to be booked. If those not named are not listed above, they will be presenting at the Friday workshop.

For further details, see the new Conference website: www.ANewWayOut.com.
Dick B.: dickb@dickb.com; (808) 874-4876; PO Box 837, Kihei, HI 96753-0837
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A New Way Out

Explanation of the Path and of the Objective

Our mission, beginning in 1991, has been to find out what role, if any, God, Jesus Christ, and the Bible had in early Alcoholics Anonymous. Having completed more than 18 years of research, our objective now is to show people the power and love of God present in the early A.A. Christian Fellowship program in Akron, Ohio; and to report the astonishing success rate in pioneer A.A. among seemingly-hopeless, medically-incurable, real alcoholics who went to any lengths to establish (or reestablish) their relationship with God and to be healed. Finally, our present desire is to bring that same power and love of God to those who still suffer from life-controlling problems and self-destructive behaviors, and to those who have the heart to serve and help those still in need.

Purposes of “A Nationwide Recovery Conference with Dick B.” in Southern California in May 2009 and of A New Way Out Guidebook by Dick B. and Ken B.

To provide Christian recovery leaders and Christian recovery fellowship members, groups, and agencies with a guide in the recovery field that enables them to learn, utilize, add, and incorporate a history element in their particular endeavors. To facilitate their own growth in fellowship with their Heavenly Father. To enable them to help the afflicted receive from the one, true, living God by coming to Him through His Son Jesus Christ and through a knowledge of His written Word (the Bible) their much-needed healing and deliverance. And to assure that Christian recovery leaders and other Christians active in the recovery arena know, are fortified with, are guided by, and are emboldened in their witnessing through, the accurate historical details as to effective Christian approaches to recovery in the past. Approaches such as those of the YMCA, Christian Endeavor, the Salvation Army, Gospel Rescue Missions, the Oxford Group, evangelists, and early Akron A.A. pioneers themselves. Approaches that employed Christian techniques of personal work to offer a way out of the power of darkness through salvation and coming unto the knowledge of the truth.

The Core Ideas in A New Way Out Guidebook by Dick B. and Ken B. That Will Provide the Full and Accurate Roots and Historical Sources of Effective Recovery You Need to Know

• The Christian background and training of A.A. cofounders Robert Holbrook Smith and William Griffith Wilson as youngsters in Vermont
• The Christian organizations and leaders that contributed to the original pioneer program of A.A. in Akron
• The basic ideas from the Bible that were translated to Akron A.A.
• The early A.A. Christian Fellowship founded in Akron on June 10, 1935, and the
exact program of recovery its members followed
• The documented, 75% success rate that was achieved in Akron by following that pioneer program
• The actual cures and recoveries the early A.A. members achieved

A Birdseye Summary of the Original A.A. Program Founded on June 10, 1935
(the actual words of the summary can be found in the report by Frank Amos to John D. Rockefeller, Jr., in DR. BOB and the Good Oldtimers, 131, and in
A New Way Out Guidebook by Dick B. and Ken B.)

• Abstinence and resisting temptation
• Reliance on the Creator and coming to Him through Jesus Christ.
• Obeying God’s will and eliminating sinful conduct
• Growing in fellowship with God, His Son, and other believers through
Bible study, prayer meetings, Quiet Time, and reading Christian literature
• Helping other alcoholics get straightened out by these same means
• Recommended social and religious fellowship with other believers
• Recommended attendance at a religious service of choice each week


[Program Details]

A Nationwide Recovery Conference with Dick B.

Southern California, May 15 and 16, 2009
Friday and Saturday
Mariners Church - Community Center
5001 Newport Coast Drive, Irvine, California 92603

Coordinator: Pastor Jim Gaffney, Counselor, Consultant, Ministry Catalyst, Newport Beach, CA
Boots on the Ground: Jeff MacLeod, Exec. Dir., Overcomers Outreach, Inc., Whittier, CA
Hospitality Chairperson: Vivian Eisenecher, Author, San Diego, California;
Angela Eren Capp of Venice, California; and Virginia Sullivan of Irvine, California
Conference Contact Person in the Southern California Area: Frank Braggiotti, Van Nuys, CA

Conference Theme: A New Way Out
“We Christians in the Recovery Arena are not alone”

No registration is required. Admission is free

Hospitality, fellowship, literature table, luncheon snacks, beverages,
historical books, exhibits & displays

Music at the Conference will be presented by Walter Santos of Santos Ministries
http://www.santosministries.org/main.html

Special Exhibits: Reprints of Second Edition Big Book with “Their Pathway to a Cure” cover; copy of DR. BOB and the Good Oldtimers manuscript by its author; copy of “Anne Smith’s journal” manuscript; copies of multiple pre-publication drafts of Lois Remembers; autograph photo of Bill W. and Father Ed Dowling; review of Clarence H. Snyder Bible; copies of Our Legacy to the Faith Community workbooks by Three Clarence H. Snyder Sponsees and Their Wives; Richard K. studies of “First Forty,” cures, and early A.A. statistics; copies of early membership rosters; copies of a Frank Amos report; copy of Carl Jung-Bill Wilson letter; book containing Yale Summer School lecture by Bill W. in 1945; copy of newspaper article in The Tidings on the talks by Bill W. and Dr. Bob at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles in 1948; books on St. Johnsbury Academy and Burr and Burton Academy; and others historical finds!

Availability of Dick B. and Ken B. for Personal Visits Before and After the Conference Days
At Fairmont Newport Beach Hotel on Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, and Monday
Appointments needed to enable us to fit in the visitors. Call dick: 808 874 4876

Other Conference Period Opportunities: (1) At previous conferences, Dick B. and Ken B. had lunches, meetings, visits, and dinners at their hotel and elsewhere with many interested in Christian outreach; and that is how this present Conference came about. We invite and encourage such exchanges with us individually and as groups, and among others attending. (2) If you volunteer to help pass out literature, man the exhibit tables, be a greeter, pass the baskets, help serve beverages, and/or be a contact person, you will have added opportunity to bless and be blessed. (3) Dick B. will be speaking at the James Club group in Norco, California, on Thursday evening, May 14. This important meeting is open to all. The James Club meeting starts at 7:00 pm on Thursday. It is located at New Beginnings Community Church, 1769 Western Ave., Norco CA. 92860; and some may want to come and enjoy that meeting. (4) You may arrange meetings, lunches, dinners, or meetings with others during the pre-and post-conference periods, including Saturday evening in the Irvine area.
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Friday, May 15, 2:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Mariners Church – Community Center
5002 Newport Coast Drive, Irvine, California 92603

Outline of Proceedings

2:30 PM to 3:00 PM – Hospitality and viewing of exhibits
Music by Santos

3:00 – Introduction to the Workshop Conference
Prayer
Details as to Conference times, agendae, exhibits, restrooms, food, programs
Special thanks to Mariners Church, Pastor Jim Gaffney, Santos, Overcomers Outreach,
sponsors, endorsers, presenters, helpers, and those who have brought literature
Introduction of Dick B. and Ken B.; and Opening Remarks by Dick B.

3:15 – 3:45 – Dick B. – Opening Remarks, Conference mission, thanks to conferees, Friday
objectives and plans.

3:45 – 4:00 –Chairperson asks those to stand who will make remarks and/or have brought their
materials for display

4:00 – 4:15 – Music by Santos and stretch break

4:15 – 4:20 – Pass the baskets

4:20 – 5:30 – Chairperson will recognize audience members for 5 minutes each, to share on subjects relevant to the Conference theme, about his or her program, his or her accomplishments and group, his or her problems encountered, suggestions for future outreach, what he or she will do in distributing literature, posting on websites, organizing list-serves, setting up conferences and seminars, organizing study groups, and other suggestions.

5:30 – 5:45 – Music by Santos and stretch break

5:45 – 6:45 – Question and Answer Panel – Questions addressed to Dick B., Chair, answered
by panel: Dick B., Michael Liimatta, Ray Grumney, Darvin Smith, M.D., Larry Webb

6:45 – 8:00 Break for food on premises, music, networking, exhibits

8:00 – 9:00 – Three-minute open sharing by conferees on any topic relevant to Conference theme..

9:00 – 9:10 – Music by Santos and stretch break

9:10 – 9:30 – Closing Remarks by Dick B.

9:30 - Lord’s Prayer

9:30 – 10:00 – Opportunity to meet, visit exhibits and tables, network, fellowship, exchange information

10:00 - Conference adjourns

Summary of the Foregoing Friday Meeting Objectives

A place and opportunity for some motivated, experienced believers in the love and power of God and the value of recovery fellowship work today. With one-on-one discussions of individual programs, literature, conferences, centers, archives, forums, guidebooks, websites, radio, TV, and meetings

Concept: “Here’s what we are doing. Here are the problems we encounter. Here’s how we are dealing with them. Here’s how we can help others present recovery history, Christian roots, and the ways of helping others establish or reestablish a relationship with God, recover with God’s help, and pass it on.”

Agenda will cover: (1) Hospitality and introductions of those present. (2) Opening remarks by Dick B. (3) Display of key conference exhibits and workshop materials. (4) Music by Santos. (5) Food and beverages. (6) Roundtable period for presenters and “ambassadors” to share, report on works-in-progress, raise questions, propose outreach approaches and solutions. (6) Opportunity for those present to express themselves. (7) Panel for Q & A period. (8) Closing program ideas. (9) Time for personal talks, meetings, exchange of introductions.


Saturday, May 16, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Mariners Church – Community Center
5001 Newport Coast Drive, Irvine, California 92604

Outline of Proceedings

9:00 – 9:30 AM – Hospitality, music by Santos, viewing exhibits, exchanging handshakes,
complimentary copy of A New Way Out Guidebook by Dick B. and Ken B., one free history book by Dick B., program materials at the door

9:30 – 9:45 – Conference Chair opens the conference
Prayer
Thanks to Mariners Church, Pastor Jim Gaffney, Santos, Overcomers Outreach, Inc., Hospitality crew, sponsors, endorsers, exhibitors, and conferees
Details on exhibits, restrooms, food, donations, events
Introduction of Dick B. and Ken B.

9:45 – 9:50 - Rev. Ken B.: Reading 1 Corinthians 13—one of the three Bible segments believed
by the Akron A.A. old timers to be “absolutely essential” to their program [from the New
American Standard Bible]

“If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but do not have love, I have become a noisy gong or a
clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge; and if I have all
faith, so as to remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. And if I give all my possessions to feed the poor, and if I surrender my body to be burned, but do not have love, it profits me nothing.

“Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant. does not act
unbecomingly; it does not seek its own, is not provoked, does not take into account a wrong suffered, does
not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices in the truth;

“Bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails; but if there are
gifts of prophecy, they will be done away; if there are tongues, they will cease; if there is knowledge, it
will be done away. For we know in part and we prophesy in part; but when the perfect comes, the partial
will be done away.

“When I was a child, I used to speak like a child, think like a child, reason like a child; when I became a
man, I did away with childish things. For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face; now I know
in part, but then I will know fully just as I also have been fully known.

“But now faith, hope, love, abide these three; but the greatest of these is love.”

9:50 – 10:00 – Address by Darvin Smith, M.D., addictionologist, YWAM, and ISAAC

Brief musical interlude with Santos

10:00 – 11:00 - Address by Dick B.: “The Historical Success Factor and the Pressing Need for ‘A New Way Out.’”

11:00 – 11:10 – Pass the basket, music by Santos, stretch

11:10 – 11:20 - Brief Story/Presentation by Mike Lewandowski, Lamb of God Ministries, Okeechobee, Florida

11:20 – 12:50 - Christian Recovery Presenters and Leaders: 10-minute presentations

• The Bridge Group: Pauline Bartosch & Jeff MacLeod, Overcomers Outreach, Inc., Whittier, California
• The Church Approach: Pastor Jim Gaffney, Counselor, Consultant, Ministry Catalyst, Newport Beach, California
• Treatment: Fr. Bill Wigmore, Austin Recovery, Austin, Texas
• Christ Centered Recovery Fellowship Programs, Operation Integrity, David Zailer, Monarch Beach, California
• Urban Ministry: Rev. Michael Liimatta, City Vision College, Kansas City, MO.
• Christian Treatment at Calvary Ranch, Lakeside, California, Walter Santos
• The Practice of the Crucified Life: George McLauchlin, M.A., Tampa, Florida
• “Footprints” Alcoholics Victorious, Brother Wayne White, Kansas City, Missouri
• Ch. Farris Robertson, Springfield, Missouri


12:50 – 2:00 - Food on the premises, music by Santos; networking, exhibits, literature

2:00 – 3:30 - Recovery Fellowship Members and Fellowship Activities: 10-minute presentations

• Historical Locations, The Wilson House, East Dorset, Vermont: Bonnie Lepper
• Historical Locations, Dr. Bob’s Home, Akron, Ohio: Ray G., Archivist (ret.), Dr. Bob’s Home
• Mark Galligan, “Akronites,” Collinwood, Ontario, Canada
• James Club Groups: John Sorrells, Norco, California
• Focus on the newcomer: Joseph Delgado, San Dimas, Californa
• Focus on the newcomer: Keith Walters of Kailua Kona, Hawaii
• Focus on the newcomer: Scott Craven, Honolulu, Hawaii
• Big Book/Bible Study Groups: Larry Webb, Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Community outreach groups: Russell Spatz, Attorney, Miami, Florida
• Recovery Radio and How to Get It Done, Monty Meyer, Albany, Oregon

3:30 – 3:40 – Pass the basket, music with Santos, stretch break

3:40 – 4:40 - Concluding Remarks by Dick B.

4:40 – 5:00 – Closing activities

Rev. Ken B.: Reading from the New American Standard Bible: Hosea 4:1, 6: “Listen to the word of the LORD, O sons of Israel, For the LORD has a case against the inhabitants of the land, Because there is no faithfulness or kindness Or knowledge of God in the land. . . . My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. . .” Jeremiah 2 “For My people have committed two evils: They have forsaken Me, The fountain of living waters, To hew for themselves cisterns, Broken cisterns That can hold no water.” Matthew 7 “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter.” Acts 17 “Now these were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so. Therefore many of them believed . . .” James 1:19-22: “This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger; for the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God. Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls. But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves.”

Lord’s Prayer

5:00 – 6:00 - Fellowship, hospitality, mutual introductions, music by Santos
Time for examining exhibits and tables, and securing literature, books, and tapes
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Free for the taking: Complimentary literature on a first-come, first-served basis for all attending the Saturday Conference: (1) A New Way Out Guidebook by Dick B. and Ken B.; (2) One A.A. history book by Dick B.; (3) Program material and supplementary literature on tables; and (4) Came to Believe workbooks.
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Free for viewing: Lots of exhibits brought by presenters, speakers, sponsors, endorsers, and conference participants.

Free for viewing: A table with the large number of historical manuscripts and materials

Available for purchase: (1) music by Santos, and titles by Dick B.

For those not able to attend but wishing to support the conference, for a $20.00 donation, receive an email attachment copy of A New Way Out Guidebook by Dick B. and Ken B. (2) For a $50.00 donation, an exhibit table and two chairs are available at the Conference. In both cases, please use the “Donate” button on the first page of the main Dick B. website (http://www.dickb.com), and email Dick B. at DickB@DickB.com to notify him of the donation and to request either: (1) a copy of A New Way Out Guidebook by Dick B. and Ken B. for $20.00; or (2) an exhibit table and two chairs at the Conference for $50.00.
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What Should You Bring with You to the Conference Meetings?

• A Bible (King James Version preferred since that was the book pioneers used)
• Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th ed., 2001
• Your own program workbooks, literature, flyers, pamphlets, exhibits
This Conference is NOT an A.A. event; and, consequently, concerns about violating A.A.'s Traditions and/or about non-A.A. General Service Conference-approved literature are not appropriate topics for discussion nor will such concerns be entertained during the meetings. This history conference is not associated with, nor allied with, nor in any way connected with Alcoholics Anonymous or Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. We suggest that all who receive Conference flyers and/or Programs, and who plan to invite others--which we are strongly encouraging you to do--should so inform all those whom they invite. Dick B.
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Accommodations in Irvine near Mariners Community Center

Dick B. and Ken B. are booked into the Fairmont Newport Beach Hotel from Wednesday, May 13, to Monday noon, May 18. The hotel is located about three (3) miles from Mariners Church. We booked through www.Hotels.com, and received a reasonable rate. Fairmont Newport Beach Hotel, 4500 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach, CA 92660, (866) 840-8402

Note about food at the Conference and about accommodations. Recent donations have made it probable that our hospitality ladies can provide sandwiches, fruit, and carbonated beverages at a reasonable price, with complimentary coffee and tea. This will enable conferees to enjoy food on the campus without need to leave the campus during sessions, disrupting continuity, and missing time slots. There are also a number of inexpensive eateries in the vicinity. In addition, there are reasonably-priced lodging facilities within easy distance of Mariners Church Community Center.
Note about possible changes: There may be additional speakers and changes depending on the calendars and resources of those already booked or who would like to be booked. If those not named are not listed above, they will be presenting at the Friday workshop. For further details, see the new website: www.ANewWayOut.com; or contact Dick B. at dickb@dickb.com; (808) 874-4876; PO Box 837, Kihei, HI 96753-0837.
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Special Thanks to
Those Who Have Funded and/or Endorsed the Conference Thus Far

Sponsors Who Have Funded the Conference

Overcomers Outreach, Inc., of Whittier, California
Calvary Ranch of Lakeside, California
Charles P. Mau of Manhattan Beach, California
Austin Recovery of Austin, Texas
Ken Roberts of Daphne, Alabama
James Club of Norco, California
Larry D. Webb of Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Mark Galligan of Collinwood, Ontario, Canada
Bob J. of Kihei, Maui, Hawaii
Steve Foreman, Came to Believe Retreats, of Winter Park, Florida
La Hacienda Treatment Center, Hunt, Texas
Anonymous of Honolulu, Hawaii
Bishop Rich Skolnik of Jamestown, New York
Chuck Huckaby of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee
T. Willard Hunter of Claremont, California
Rock Recovery of San Diego, California
Soledad House of San Diego, California
ABC Sober Living of San Diego, California
John Barton of Orange, New Jersey
Neal Britner of Clay, New York
Wally Camp of Falmouth, Maine
Joel H. Wasti of Oro Valley, Arizona
James Moody of Jamestown, Tennessee
Robert Wheeler of Winter Park, Florida
Association of Christian Alcohol and Drug Counselors Institute of Redlands, California

Those Who Have Endorsed the Conference

The Wilson House and Griffith Library at East Dorset, Vermont
North Congregational Church of St. Johnsbury, Vermont
Ray G., Retired archivist, Dr. Bob’s Home, Akron, Ohio
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (Dr. Bob’s church) in Akron, Ohio
Shoemaker Room Archives at Calvary Episcopal Church, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,
Karen Plavan, Ph.D., Contact Person
The James Club of Glendora, California
The James Club of Norco, California
Santos Ministries of Carlsbad, California
Calvary Ranch of Lakeside, California
Bob Noonan, Stepping Out Recovery Ministry of Orange, California
Fr. Bill Wigmore, President of Austin Recovery, Austin, Texas
Chris Raymer, La Hacienda Treatment Center of Hunt, Texas
Pat Robertson, Servant and President of CityTeam Ministries of San Jose, California
Charles P. Mau of Manhattan Beach, California
Bob J. of Kihei, Maui, Hawaii
Scott Craven of Honolulu, Hawaii
Keith Walters of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
T. Willard Hunter of Claremont, California
Ken Roberts of Daphne, Alabama
James Moody, Manna House Ministries, of Jamestown, Tennessee
Tracy Davis of Franklin, Tennessee
Chuck Huckaby of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee
Daxton and Jessica Lyon of Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Bishop Rich Skolnik of Jamestown, New York
David Zailer, Operation Integrity, of Monarch, California
Pastor Jim Gaffney of Newport Beach, California
Tom Thompson, Recovery Pastor, Lake Forest, California
Joey Delgado, Bible and recovery meetings of San Dimas, California
Mark Galligan of Collinwood, Ontario, Canada
Cameron Freeman of Toronto, Canada
Came to Believe Retreats of Winter Park, Florida
Lamb of God Ministries of Okeechobee, Florida
George McLauchlin of Yet Not I, Tampa, Florida
Russell Spatz, attorney, Alive Again, of Miami, Florida
Jean LaCour, Ph.D. of NET Training Institute for Addiction Studies, Orlando, Florida
Karen Plavan, Ph.D., Pittsburgh Recovery Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Michael Liimatta of City Vision College, Kansas City, Missouri
Footprints – Alcoholics Victorious of Kansas City, Missouri
Ch. Farris Robertson of Springfield, Missouri
Jeff MacLeod, Executive Director of Overcomers Outreach, Inc.,Whittier, California
Pauline Bartosch, Cofounder of Overcomers Outreach, Inc, Whittier, California
Bobby Gee of Sherman Oaks, California
Frank Braggiotti of Van Nuys, California
Vivian Eisenecher of San Diego, California
David Powers of Rock Recovery Ministry, San Diego, California
Angela Eren Capp of Venice, California
Virginia Sullivan of Irvine, California
Monty Meyer of Take 12 Radio, KHLT, Albany, Oregon
Dan Frye of British Columbia, Canada
L. Priebe, Biblical Recovery Resources, Virginia
Mel Schulstad, Col., USAF Retired, Seattle, Washington
Gene McLendon of Morehead City, South Carolina
Dan Murphy, Last Call Radio Program, Washington, Utah
Joanne Barnett, Addictions Counselor, Lebanon, New Hampshire
The Association of Christian Alcohol and Drug Counselors, Redlands, California
Neal Britner of Clay, New York
Herbert V. Kaighan of Rancho Palos Verdes, California
Larry D. Webb of Rancho Santa Margarita, California
John Sorrells of Norco, California
Robert P. Turner, MD, MSCR of Charleston, South Carolina
Darvin Smith, MD, Addictionologist, Past President International Substance Abuse and Addiction Coalition and Carol Smith, M.A., Co-Directors-Addictive Behavior Ministries International University of the Nationals/Youth with a Mission, from Boulder, Colorado
John Barton of Orange, New Jersey
Wally Camp of Falmouth, Maine
Joel H. Wasti of Arizona
Robert Wheeler of Winter Park, Florida


Dick B.: www.DickB.com; email: dickb@dickb.com


Gloria Deo