A First-year (Panel 53) Delegate's-eye View

The Big Book says, "We will be amazed before we are halfway through." I was amazed. As a delegate to the 53rd General Service Conference, I experienced a range of emotions, from frustration to fulfillment, anger to gratification, excitement to depression. At the gala Sunday night reception, I laughed and cried; during presentations and discussions, I listened and learned; and at meals with fantastic food and fellowship, I made lifetime friends.