Announcements

There is a new scam where a person pretends to be interested in OA as a newcomer. They invite you to talk more about it on Zoom with them. Then they exploit the member’s 12 Step efforts by displaying inappropriate images on their screen. 

Please know that no one needs to get on Zoom to hear about OA. You can talk on the phone and leave it at that. “Let’s meet at a meeting” is good. Please warn your meetings about this latest scam.

BRIEF GSI Announcements:

  1. GSI is looking for members to fill GSI Committee Chair positions.  (See details below.)
  2. Certain GSI Committees want members.   (See details below.)  

BRIEF Region 1 announcements

  1. Call to visit the Region 1 OA blog.  (See details below.)
  2. Call for sponsors to get on Region 1 Virtual Sponsor List (See details below.)

BRIEF WSO Announcements:

  1. The OA interactive online magazine on the Joy of OA Service is calling for submissions – stories, videos, audio, drawings, memes, animations, poems or other creative work on the Joy of OA Service! Submissions are needed by February 15, 2024 and can be uploaded here: https://form.jotform.com/oaservicework/joy-of-service.

ANNOUNCEMENT DETAILS

Details about GSI Announcements:

GSI is actively seeking Chairs for the following GSI Standing Committees (Contact chair@seattleoa.org)

    • Vice-chair
      1. Shall serve in the absence of the Chair.
      2. Shall serve as Events Coordinator for the Intergroup.
      3. Shall, in the event that the Chair is determined to be unable to discharge his/her duties and responsibilities by a majority vote of the remaining board members, assume those duties and responsibilities until the Chair notifies the Board that he/she is able to resume those duties and responsibilities. If there is a dispute between the Chair and the Board about his/her ability to resume the duties and responsibilities, the determination shall be made by the voting members of the Intergroup.
      4. Shall perform all duties as prescribed in the Intergroup policy for job descriptions.
    • Meeting Liaisons
      1. Maintains contact with all GSI groups
      2. Assures that meeting info on both GSI & WSO websites is correct.
      3. Encourages groups to send reps. to Intergroup meetings, host events, & participate in other OA events.
    • Literature
      1. Maintain an inventory of literature & pamphlets.
      2. Store & provide literature for groups/individuals when requested
      3. Bring literature to Events to sell.
    • Public Information/Professional Outreach
      1. Work with Region to host a FB page for 1-3 months
      2. Put together a speaker panel to go to high schools & colleges to share about OA
      3. Post flyers on grocery store bulletin boards
    • Podcasts & Media
      1. Works with the website Chair to update & and maintain our Podcast files on the website.
    • OA HOW
  • The following GSI Standing Committees are seeking members
    • Events Committee
      • Region 1 convention

Details about Region 1 Announcements:

  1. Our newest Region One Journals <https://www.oaregion1.org/journals.html> are a hit!  We have guided and blank journals, with a variety of fun covers to suit your Twelve Stepper style. https://www.oaregion1.org/uploads/1/4/0/4/14047174/journal_inside_daily_pages.png  

  2.  The Region 1 PIPO Project Team entreats members to complete a PI/PO survey.  Please pass on this link to other OA members.   PIPO = Public Information / Professional Outreach Link:  https://forms.gle/BAAR12Eq4Ey9mHxx8
  3. The Region 1 OA blog is located at this link or through facebook.    Comments/shares (without last names) are welcome on our website blog page, which is searchable by topic.  If you would like to submit a blog with your experience, strength and hope in OA, please email technologycoordinator@oaregion1.org.  Beverly M., Region 1 Technology Coordinator.
  4. OA members want virtual sponsors.  If you desire this rewarding sponsorship experience, then click on the following link:    https://form.jotform.com/92486823939171 It is an easy process to register as a Region 1 virtual sponsor.  Even if you have filled out a sponsor application in the past, please submit a new one as some of the information may have changed such as available hours, how long in program, etc.   Region 1 gets requests from people all over the US and Canada (sometimes even Europe), so please pass the request along to members you may know in Central and Eastern time zones too.  Gail M. is the Chair of the Region One Virtual Sponsorship Committee.

Details about WSO Announcements:

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