2024 LifeRing Annual Conference
2024 LifeRing Annual Conference | 2-Day Online Event
Online Saturday, June 8th & Sunday, June 9th 9:00am - 2:00pm Pacific Time
LifeRing Secular Recovery is a network of meetings. The connection with other meetings is as vital to LifeRing as the connection with other sober people is vital to an individual in recovery. The greatest sense of connectedness, the biggest radiation of warmth, and the greatest charge of energy comes from the LifeRing Annual Meeting and Annual Congress.
PROVISIONAL AGENDA —
2024 LifeRing Annual Meeting | Online: Saturday, June 8, 2024, 9:00am – 2:00pm+ Pacific Time
Zoom registration for the LifeRing Annual Meeting | Online
This meeting is open to the registered public
The LifeRing Annual Meeting is our Meeting of Meetings! At the Annual Meeting, convenors and the LifeRing Community gather to hear speakers, participate in workshops and socialize. Click here for more information on the 2024 LifeRing Annual Conference.
Annual Meeting Highlights | Saturday, June 8th
Welcome Message | 9:00am Pacific
Keynote Speaker | 9:15am Pacific
Johann Hari — Bestselling Author, Journalist and Producer | Author of Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs (2015), Lost Connections (2018), Stolen Focus (2022), and the just published Magic Pill (2024); amazing TED Talk speaker: Everything You Think You Know About Addiction is Wrong and This Could Be Why You Are Depressed or Anxious; and executive producer of Academy Awards nominated The United States vs. Billie Holiday and the provocative Roku series The Fix.
Well, there's been a little change ....
Johann Hari is under the weather and was unable to record our Keynote Address for the 2024 Annual Conference. But he bravely dragged himself from his sickbed to send us a welcome message. I assure you, it's full of his signature warmth and charm. We'll be showing Johann's inspirational Ted Talk followed by his personal message for the LifeRing Community.
You won't be disappointed!
Awards Celebration | 10:00am Pacific
Emily Marcus Awards — To honor the memory of LifeRing Community Advocate and BOD member Emily Marcus, LifeRing will recognize five outstanding contributors to the LifeRing mission and vision.
Volunteer Appreciation — A great big Thank You to all our convenors, moderators, and collaborators who make LifeRing such a unique space for recovery!
Break | 10:15am Pacific
Open Forum | 10:30am Pacific
In the Moment | Building Community
Presenter | All Y'all
Open Discussion: How can we help strengthen a safe community for those seeking substance use recovery support and for those who volunteer to serve that goal?
Mini Workshop | 11:30am Pacific
Going Social: Navigating the META Maze
Presenter | Bobbi Campbell
Subscribe and Follow!
Break | 11:45am Pacific | Lunch and Open Discussion
Workshop 1 | 12:15pm Pacific
Keeping Sober: Maintaining Long-term Sobriety
Presenter | Marty Nicolaus: LifeRing Co-Founder and Author: Empowering Your Sober Self, The LifeRing Approach to Addiction Recovery; Recover by Choice, Living and Enjoying Life Free of Alcohol and Other Drugs; and How Was Your Week?, Bringing People Together in Recovery the LifeRing Way.
Workshop 2 | 1:00pm Pacific
Open Recovery: Sharing Your Recovery Story
Presenter | Mary Beth O'Connor: Member of the LifeRing Board of Directors and Award-Winning Author: From Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph over Trauma and Addiction.
Break | 1:45am Pacific
Workshop 3 | 1:45pm PacificMindful Meditation: Learn to manage stress more skillfully through a relaxing meditation session
Presenter | Ewa Conroy
Social Hour | Convenor Talent Showcase | 2:30pm Pacific to close
We've worked hard all year, Now's the chance to meet and socialize with all those folks who also make LifeRing such an awesome space for personal recovery. Thank you!
LifeRing Annual Congress | Online: Sunday, June 9th, 9:00am – 12:00pm+ Pacific Time
Zoom registration for the LifeRing Annual Congress | Online
This meeting is open to the registered public
The LifeRing Annual Congress is our annual business meeting. Delegates will present meeting reports, review candidates for the LifeRing Board of Directors and decide on proposed changes to the LifeRing Bylaws. Congress will use those decisions to prepare an absentee ballot for voting by the LifeRing delegates.
Click here for more information about the 2024 LifeRing Annual Congress and Delegates Assembly.
Annual Congress Agenda | Sunday, June 9th
Annual Report | 9:00am Pacific
Report from the Board of Directors, including Financial Report
- Report from the Board of Directors, including Financial Report
- The complete Annual Report and Financial Report can be found on the LifeRing website. A summary will be presented at the Delegate’s Assembly.
- Questions and comments are invited.
Review Board of Director Nominees | 9:30am Pacific
- BOD nominees introduce themselves and outline their goals if elected
- Q&A open session
Review of Motions to Change LifeRing Bylaws | 10:00am Pacific
- Introduction and discussion of motions to change current LifeRing Bylaws
Meeting Delegates' Reports | 10:30am Pacific
Vote to Approve Absentee Election Ballot | 11:30am Pacific
- Delegates’ vote to approve the candidates and any proposed bylaws changes to be included on the absentee ballot
June 2024 Board of Directors Meeting | 12:00pm Pacific
- Delegates and members of the LifeRing Community are encouraged to attend