Why do I have to pay?
There are many AA/CMA/Al-Anon Conferences held around the world. One of the most common misconceptions about gatherings is that because they are 12-Step meetings and as “there are no dues or fees for membership” there should be no charge to attend. Conventions and conferences are special events, not regular meetings. They require months of planning and preparation and a significant amount of money. The conference is “self-supporting”, i.e., no group money is used to pay for the event. The entire cost is paid through Registration fees, fund-raisers and contributions. No one is ever turned away from Hotlanta Roundup because of financial hardship as Scholarships are always available.