<h2>Why Do We Have To Pay?</h2>
<p>Most associations like to hold conferences or conventions. However, in AA, a conference or convention is an important opportunity to share the AA experience in a broad way. There are many AA conferences held around the world. One of the most common misconceptions of these gatherings is that they are AA meetings, and since "There are no dues or fees for AA membership..." there should be no fees to attend.</p>

<p>Conventions and conferences are special events, not regular meetings. They require months of planning, preparations, and money to present. Since most events are held in hotels/convention centers, there is a charge for the use of these facilities. Other expenses include travel and lodging for conference speakers, printing of flyers and schedules, postage and supplies. A large event requires a substantial amount of money. This conference/convention is self-supporting. No group monies are used to pay for this event. The cost of the event is paid through registration fees. No baskets are passed. The ideal goal for any committee of such an event is to break even; therefore, the registration fee is nominal compared to a weekend's worth of spiritual events anywhere else. Attendance is voluntary and as responsible AA members, we "pay our own way."</p>

<h2>Ticket and Refund Policy</h2>
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    <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">No refunds or cancellations.</span></li>
    <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Confirmations &amp; tickets will not be mailed to you; you pick them up at the event. All badges and tickets will be held in the name of the Main Registrant.</span></li>
    <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Pre-orders of commemorative merchandise will be available for pick up at the convention.  In the event that you do not pick up your merchandise it will be wrapped up with your name on it and available for pick up 48 hours after the convention convenes at the San Fernando Valley Central Office located at 16132 Sherman Way, Van Nuys CA 91406.   Commemorative merchandise will not be delivered in the US Mail this year, it will be available by pick-up only.</span></li>
    <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Registrations and tickets are not transferable.</span></li>
    <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">All ticket orders are handled on a 1st come; 1st served basis. Up to 10 people are seated per table. To sit with a group, (1) have one person purchase tickets for the group, or (2) make Group Seating Requests in the Notes section on the Registration Page.</span></li>
    <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">For group purchases of more than two tables, the convention cannot guarantee adjacent table seating.</span></li>
    <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tickets for the Luncheon, Banquet and Breakfast WILL NOT be available for purchase at the event.</span></li>
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<h2>Vegetarian Meals</h2>
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    <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Vegetarian meals are available for the Luncheon, Banquet and Breakfast and must be pre-ordered. Simply enter the number of vegetarian meals on the registration form as you enter the quantity of tickets.</span></li>

    <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">At the hotel’s request, no onsite requests for vegetarian meals will be honored.</span></li>

    <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The SFV Convention makes every attempt to accommodate special dietary requests; however, all meal preparation is controlled by the hotel. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the availability of each and every request.</span></li>
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