Testimonials
Here's what attendees have said about Beartooth Mountain Conference.
The Beartooth Mountain Conference has been a experience of
Fellowship, Unity and Service that I was promised when I first began being
helped by the great people of A.A. and Al-Anon. It is an amazing event,
that leaves me wanting to keep coming back. Thank-You all for your dedication
and hard work. See you there in June 2003.
Johnny B.
"Even though
2002 was the first Beartooth I have ever missed - it wasn't cause I wanted
to. A previous service commitment in AA. I'd have definately rather
have been BT in MT! Matter of fact Bob M. and I (both at the same
service conference) kept wondering and asking each another: ("I wonder
who they're listening to now" or looking at our watches "they're
praying right before lunch now")! I have been fortunate to get
to attend lots of meeting and conferences in alot of different places and
settings and will say Beartooth is amongst the list of favorite - and I
do get to return in 2003! It is like a mini International
almost - people from all over!"
Wayne K Spearfish SD.
Such a
great time with many good opportunities to get out of yourself and be of
service. I loved the unity that it brought to the group. The best conference
I have ever attended.
Debbie B. Longmont, CO
Beartooth Mountain
Conferance is in a Beautiful location. I look forward to my weekend in
the mountains every year. There is lots of fun, fellowship and the speakers
are awesome!
Mary W. a greatful member of Al-Anon.
I went to my 1st Beartooth
in 1995 only 5 weeks sober. The theme was "and vastly more than that".
It certainly has been that for me. What a celebration of recovery!
Bob
W. a greatful alcoholic.
It's about acting better than you feel. Displaying
enthusiasm when cynicism is more the style you've defined into yourself.
Watching a group of sober alcoholics and al anons work together spontaneiously
and enthusiastically and humbly. A high percentage of alcoholics becoming
sober in small town Montana are not apt to become involved in clean group
activities without the Beartooth Conference. I know it is possible to become
and stay sober without that kind of exposure, but I can't help but believe
the quality of the average sober alcoholics and life and contributions
to society is improved by the experience of the Beartooth and its sponsoring
groups. Pockets of enthusiasm are sprouting up around the country based
upon our need for this sort of experience but only so many cities will
have sufficient critical mass to achieve similar experiences by themselves.
And even if they can, they will find the experience of the Recovery Group
to improve their cohesive right acting in their home areas. I regard the
Beartooth Conference as a huge gift from the Recovery Group to itself and
all other recovering alcoholics who can avail themselves of it's enthusiasm
and clean fun. I can use the help getting over my "cute" self
centered cynicism.
Best regards, Lance B., Miles City AA, Maverick Group
The night that Pat Y. spoke and the hail storm came and it was so loud
she had to quit talking in the middle of her story is one to remember.
The year that Clint H. and a lot of the people attending learned to rappel
down the rocks was exciting. The day we saw a bear was pretty cool. Lots
of great memories. I could go on and on ... Lots of fun and fellowship
was always had. ... The big deal getting everyone together for the group
picture. Thats enough from me.
Jill & Jerry
To me Beartooth is the
fun filled family re-union that I always wanted from my family. What a
great experience.
Joe H.
Hi, I'm John and I am an Alcoholic. I have not
had to drink or do drugs since April 1, 1990. In that time I have had the
great pleasure of attending the Beartooth Mountain Conference many times.
Being from Portland Oregon, some times has made it difficult to make it
there, BUT I assure you it is well worth the time to get there. The setting
is without a doubt GOD's creation. Speakers, never a dissapointment. Fellowship
and enthusiasm, the best I have ever seen. This Conference is a must for
me and the people I have been blessed to sponsor.
Yours in Service JOHN
B. Portland, OR