Virtual 12 Step Retreat
When: Friday, February 4 to Sunday, February 6, 2022
This retreat is limited to 20 participants. To make sure all who are willing and able to attend have the opportunity to do so, please make sure you have carefully reviewed the schedule and confirm you will be able to fully participate as described with the button at the bottom of the page.
If you haven’t already done so, you can download the PDF Requirements and Schedule document here
Virtual 12 Step Retreat Schedule – February 4 to 6, 2022
ALL TIMES ARE EASTERN TIME ZONE (location of GDVI)
Friday 02/04
5:30 pm – 6:45 pm Open Check in: Check in to the Meeting Day
5:30 pm – 6:15 pm Answer Zoom Questions and Fellowship, Dinner together (virtually)
6:30 pm – 7:00 pm Sponsorship & Step Presentation
7:15 pm – 10:30 pm We begin at 7:15 pm SHARP. Must be on time!
Welcome Evening Session:
Ice breakers, Review meeting schedule and guidelines, Draw names for leaders/speakers, Q & A, [Break]
Review safety ground rules, Getting Current Meeting
-Breaks will be suggested as we go during this time frame
Saturday, 02/05
8:30 am – 9:00 am Open Check in: Check in to the Meeting Day
8:30 am – 9:15 am Fellowship Chat & Optional Breakfast together (virtually)
9:15 am – 11:15 am Step 1, 2, 3: Speakers & Buzz groups Multiple Break Out Rooms
11:30 am – 1:30 pm Step 4, 5: Mini-assignment, Speaker, & Buzz groups Multiple Break Out Rooms
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Lunch Break at Home Individually or With Others Fellowship Open Chat
2:30 pm – 3:45 pm Step 6, 7: Speakers & Buzz groups Multiple Break Out Rooms
4:00 pm – 4:45 pm Re-Entering Announcements, Affirmations, GDVI/FWS, Chat
4:45 pm – 5:30 pm Fellowship Chat & Optional Dinner together (virtually) Fellowship Open Chat
5:30 pm – 5:45 pm “Truth Be Told” & 5 minute writing
5:45 pm – 7:15 pm Getting Current Meeting
7:25 pm – 7:45 pm Giveaways Fellowship Open Chat
Sunday, 02/06
8:30 am – 9:00 am Open Check in: Check in to the Meeting Day
8:30 am – 9:00 am Fellowship Chat & Optional Breakfast together (virtually)
9:00 am – 10:45 am Step 8, 9: Speakers & Group shares
11:00 am – 1:00 pm Step 10, 11, 12: Speakers & Group shares
1:10 pm Basic Text Closing, Outreach, 11th Step Prayer & Closing Song
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm Room will stay open till 2:00 for Fellowship
**Please have your Speaker/Leader/Service List Printed and available for Friday evening*
As a reminder, when you registered you have acknowledged this retreat requires all participants to participate together to share and grow using the S.L.A.A. Basic Text, as well as your own experience, strength and hope no matter how short or long you have been in recovery.
Please make sure you are available for the entirety for the times listed on the schedule. Self-care may be taken at times you are not chosen for speaking/leading/service or during the scheduled break times.