Boston 2016: World Service Convention 2016

When I came into the rooms 9 years ago, I heard folks say “do service!” but I had no idea what this meant. In those early days, I learned that anything one does to help the meeting or another fellow is “service.” So, putting away chairs is “service?” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been struck with the…

World Service has crafted a new “Welcome” section and suggests that you add it to the suggested format at your favorite meetings: Welcome to Overeaters Anonymous; we are a growing, evolving Fellowship with in-person and virtual meetings around the world. In OA, there are opportunities for recovery and to give service at local and virtual…

Below is a pdf version of Region 6’s calendar of important dates. It is released — and updated when needed throughout — each year. For users who prefer, all dates are on the Region 6 electronic calendar, which also has dates of workshops, retreats, and other items of interest. Anyone may add events to the…

Even after elections conducted at the World Service Business Conference, four openings remained on the board of trustees. The board issued a call for applicants, and now four trustees have been added. Three — Kim L., Blair P., and Bruce R. — are from Region 6. All three have been doing service outside the group…

Using the tools in a part of my program, which I work to the best of my ability. Some better than most, but that’s a judgement, and I need to stop judging myself and accept where I am at this time. Here goes the list. A familiar late night host’s voice just entered my head:…