Founders’ Day 2026 Schedule of Events

All Events will follow the new Clear Bag Policy. Click here for information.
Events marked * will have an American Sign Language interpreter present.

Friday AA Events

A.A. 12 Step Panel – 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Discussion of one Step per hour
Chaired by Karen K.

A.A. Early Bird Meeting* – 3:00 pm
Tom H. – Akron, OH – Stepping Out of the Grave
Chaired by Doug P.

Actors Guild Play – 5:00 pm
Six Tips to Surrender

A.A. Speaker Meeting* – 7:00 pm
Beth H. – Garden City, SC – From “I Got To” to “I Get To”
Chaired by Greg E.

Actors Guild Play – 7:30 pm
Six Tips to Surrender

Serenity Singers – 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

A.A. Speaker Meeting* – 9:00 pm

Aaron Z. – Molalla, OR – God is Love
Chaired by Aaron K.

Junta en Español – 9:30 pm – 1:00 am
Orador: Psicologo Carlos Escamilla
Tema: Defectos De Caracter

The Last Call – 11:00 pm – 1:00 am

Friday Al-Anon Events

Al-Anon Speaker Meeting – 1:00 pm
History of Family Groups
Vannoy S. – Denton, TX
Chaired by Christina

Al-Anon Panel – 2:30 pm Two Programs, One Journey
Larry V. – Kinsman, OH 
Jack H. – Westlake, OH
Steve L. – Akron, OH 
Chaired by Susan

Al-Anon Sing Along – 4:00 pm

Junta en Español – 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Orador: Psicologo Carlos Escamilla
Topic: The Wounds of the Soul
Coordinator: Raymundo C.

 Saturday AA Events

A.A. Historic Sites Bus Tours – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
2 buses continuously leaving from Bierce Circle on campus. Includes a stop at the AA Archives at the Akron Area Intergroup.

The Twelve Traditions – 9:00 am
Bob D. – Las Vegas, NV
Chaired by Jeanne R.

Junta en Español – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Taller De La Vina

A Design for Living
Lillie H. – South Portland, ME
Avery M. – Atlanta, GA
Beth F. – Akron, OH
Chaired by Jeanne R.

Actors Guild Play – 12:00 pm
Six Tips to Surrender

A.A.  & Al-Anon Speaker Meeting* – 12:30 pm
David & Mary Ellen Y. – Rossiter, PA – Never Give Up
Chaired by Jane M.

Junta en Español – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Psicologo Carlos Escamilla
Spiritual Awakening
Coordinators: Juan E.

Actors Guild Play – 2:30 pm
Six Tips to Surrender

The History of Our Big Book – 4:00 pm
Gail L. – Akron, OH
Chaired by Doug P.

A.A. Speaker Meeting* – 8:00 pm
Tom T. – Staten Island, NY – The Most Satisfactory Years of Your Existence Lie Ahead
Chaired by Juanita W.

Dance! Dance! Dance! – 10:00 pm – 1:00 am

Saturday Al-Anon Events

Al-Anon Daily Reader – 9:00 am
Page of the Day and Meditation
Chaired by Bonny

Alateen Panel – 10:00 am
Our Future of Recovery
Chaired by Gina S.

A.A.  & Al-Anon Speaker Meeting* – 12:30 pm
David & Mary Ellen Y. – Rossiter, PA – Never Give Up
Chaired by Jane M.

Al-Anon Speaker Meeting –  5:00 pm
Gordy B. –  Seattle, WA
Overcome Control Issues
Chaired by Jim K.

Taller De La Vina

Junta en Español – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Psicologo Carlos Escamilla
Spiritual Awakening
Coordinators: Juan E.

Junta en Español – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Orador: Psicologo Carlos Escamilla
Tema: Despertar De La Conciencia

Sunday AA Events

Motorcade to Dr. Bob’s Grave* – 7:30 am
Motorcycle procession and graveside memorial tribute to Dr. Bob & Anne S.
Kevin G. – Massillon, OH
Chaired by Greg E.

A.A. Spiritual Panel* – 9:00 am
We Stood at the Turning Point
Jimmy R. – Akron, OH
Annamarie T. – Naples, FL
Greg K. – Brooklyn, OH
Chaired by Mary K.

A.A. Closing Speaker Meeting* – 10:30 am
Harold L. – St. Louis, MO
When Opportunity Meets Preparation, God Will Do the Introductions
Chaired by Tony T.

Friday Special Events

Registration – 8:00 am – 10:00 pm

Literature Sales – 8:00 am – 8:00 pm

Actors Guild Play – 5:00 pm & 7:30 pm
Six Tips to Surrender

Serenity Singers – 8:00 pm

The Last Call – 11:30 pm – 1:00 am

Saturday Special Events

Registration – 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Literature Sales – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

A.A. Historic Sites Bus Tours – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
2 buses continuously leaving from Bierce Circle on campus. Includes a stop at the AA Archives at the Akron Area Intergroup.

Actors Guild Play – 12:00 pm & 2:30 pm
Six Tips to Surrender

The History of Our Big Book – 4:00 pm
Gail L. – Akron, OH
Chaired by Doug P.

Dance! Dance! Dance! – 10:00 pm – 1:00 am

Sunday Special Events

Motorcade to Dr. Bob’s Grave* – 7:30 am
Motorcycle procession and graveside tribute to Dr. Bob and Anne S.
Kevin G. – Massillon, OH
Chaired by Greg E.