In 1963, Massachusetts' Area 30 (eastern MA) and Area 31 (western MA) first decided to host a state-wide convention to foster unity, service, and recovery across Massachusetts.

Members from each Area formed a joint committee, selected a site, developed a program and, with Al-Anon participation, hosted the first Mass State Convention (MSC) in November. Today, the convention is hosted roughly the same way, albeit with modern-day amenities and accommodations. This years’ 60th annual Mass State Convention is November 8-10 at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel in Marlboro. Please join us!

Convention Planning Committee

Each year, Areas 30 and 31 form a joint convention planning committee to:

Reserve a host site for the convention.

Develop and schedule a 3-day program.

Publish information about the convention.

Recruit people to help at the convention.

Conduct local outreach to AA & Al-Anon.

Engage other AA groups and committees.

Collaborate on issues, ideas and finances.

To learn more, attend a planning committee meeting (shown on the home page).