2024 Conventions

31st Annual COSA Conventions

The What, Where, and When of the 2024 COSA Conventions:

Again this year, the ISO of COSA is carrying the message by organizing the virtual convention in February and the in-person convention in June. Our members convened and shared recovery through speakers in long-time recovery, workshop presenters on tools of the program, and panel speakers on topics near and dear to the hearts of recovering COSAs.

Strengthen your heart and recovery by attending both conventions: workshops, panel discussions, tools, and fellowship!

IN PERSON CONVENTION

MAY 31-JUNE 2, 2024 ~ COLUMBUS, OH

Friday Opening Session 7:30 p.m. Ends Sunday 1:00 p.m.

The 2024 Convention Program Committee welcomes you all to attend this annual convention which is scheduled to be held in Columbus, Ohio, May 31 through June 2, 2024.

The convention will commence on Friday with an opening session at 7:30 p.m. and will conclude on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. We’ve worked tirelessly to create a rich and diverse program that will cater to a wide range of interests and personal recovery needs.

Please see our program draft below:

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

We are reintroducing the COSA Service Scholarship Fund which will provide financial assistance with a registration fee to COSAs on a first-come, first-served basis. COSA service scholarships are funded entirely by fellow COSAs. Donations to this fund are greatly appreciated. To apply for a registration scholarship, register online. Service scholarships require volunteer hours at the convention (4 hour minimum) and are limited. A fee of $50 is required for every registrant requesting a service scholarship. This includes an administrative fee of $25 which is nonrefundable if canceled after May 13, 2024. If additional funds are needed for airfare and hotel, please complete one of the forms found at: https://cosa-recovery.org/resources/outreach-scholarship-grants/. If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact outreachcommittee@cosa-recovery.org

• 3-Day Regular Registration $250 (extended to May 30)
• 3-Day Scholarship Registration $50 (limited)
• Late Registration $275 (changed to May 31 only)
• Day Rate Fri $50, Sat $150, Sun $75
• Extra Guest Saturday Lunch Buffet $60

> Convention Registration includes Saturday Lunch Buffet
(vegan-friendly option available).
> No Convention Registration refunds after May 3rd due to
hotel financial commitments.

Renaissance Columbus Hotel • (614) 228-5050

Hotel reservations can be made on your own at current market rate. Our special rates of $169 King / $189 Double Queen per night are no longer available.
Guest room rates do not include hotel taxes/fees but do include discount parking.
Hotel amenities include a rooftop pool, hot tub, fitness center, restaurant, and free coffee/tea.
The hotel is dog-friendly and allows dogs for an additional $50 per night.
The closest airport is John Glenn International (CMH), 8 miles from hotel. Rickenbacker International (LCK) is 16 miles. There are no airport-hotel shuttles, but ride-share and public transportation are available from airports.

CAN YOU OR YOUR MEETING GROUP DONATE TO THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND?

Do you know that the ISO of COSA is run primarily by volunteers? And do you know who runs the annual convention? You guessed it! Volunteers! It’s run by those who serve in COSA, and that means YOU and your fellow COSAs who attend the convention!

Some COSAs need a bit of financial support to attend the convention. They can apply for a scholarship from the Convention Committee. As part of the scholarship program, recipients must volunteer at least four hours of their time working at the convention.

You’ll help a COSA attend the convention and support their vital volunteer work, too! WIN-WIN! For those of you who can’t attend or volunteer, let your money go where you can’t go. Support the efforts we have made to sustain a healthier, more sober COSA and help keep the convention run smoothly by donating to the Scholarship fund, please indicate in Note “Scholarship ” https://cosa-recovery.org/service/donations/. All donations to COSA are tax deductible.