Meet the Speakers

Steve S. (AA Friday Night Speaker)

Sobriety date: May 26, 2014
Home groups: Oasis, Primary Purpose, and RTP Lunch Bunch
My drinking career started in high school where I was unsure of myself and scared of what life would bring. I was born in Syracuse, NY, went to Marcellus High School, and R.I.T. for college. I have lived in a few different parts of the country including Pennsylvania, Illinois, and New York. I now reside in Raleigh, NC. I enjoy playing guitar, flying RC Airplanes, traveling and spending time with good friends. I have been married to a very patient lady for 36 years and we have three healthy, loving daughters.

Colin (Al-Ateen Main Speaker)

I’ve been coming to meetings for 7 years, I keep coming back because of the help and friendship I’ve found in my home group. Everyone is so genuine, friendly and understanding which has allowed me to not only get my life back together for the most part, but grow as a person as well. And though I’ve grown so much,  I still have a long way to go. It works if you work it, so work it you’re worth it.

Aaron J. (Al-Anon Main Speaker)

Home group: One Purpose AFG
I currently reside in Charlotte, NC, where I was born and raised. I am the oldest of five kids along with some foster brothers. I found Al-Anon in the summer of 1999, and it saved my life.

Christina (Keynote Speaker)

Sobriety date: June 19, 1993
Home group: Pockets of Enthusiasm
I have been an active member of Alcoholics Anonymous for 31 years.  I am the current GSR for my home group.  I also serve on the Program committee for a conference in our area.  I get to enjoy both Akron/Cleveland AA fellowship as well as good AA coast to coast.  I love the life AA has given me.  

Paul G. (AA Spirituality Speaker)

Sobriety date: September 15, 1991
Home group: Newburgh Group
I have been an active member of the Newburgh Group for 32 years.  I serve as a GSR at my home group, am the PR chair on the Board at Dr. Bob’s Home in Akron, and am on the program committee of the Atwood conference. I enjoy running a business, traveling and relaxing in my backyard gardens.