As you may know, Region 6 held officer elections at the recent Fall Assembly. Two positions were filled, and the position of secretary is still open. This means the board will appoint a secretary to serve until the 2025 Fall Assembly. Please consider applying, and passing this information to other OA members. The deadline to submit your…
I’m Kimberly, a compulsive overeater in Connecticut. I’ve been in OA for more than 37 years, and for most of those years I told myself I would do service on the Region board “some day.” Some daywhen I had time, some day when I retired… some day I imagined far away. Well, it’s no surprise that I’m not in charge of the…
Topic: Why is doing service rewarding to you? We are not a glum lot!-Kara M. -Michelle N, CTIG
The writing assignment for the fall assembly was: “What are the benefits of virtual, hybrid and face-to-face meetings? Do you have a preference? You are welcome to write on this question and send your response to webmaster@oaregion6.org. By Karen S. I feel that all of the types of meetings have benefits. I have met many,…
By Kim L. As an agnostic myself when I came into this program, I can understand the difficulties one may have with the spiritual aspect of our program. However, I wanted what the members in recovery had and I worked hard to get it, especially on my relationship with this force greater than my own. …
Hi! My name is Beth B. and I’m a compulsive overeater. I also find myself serving as the new Region 6 trustee, to my surprise! A trustee from another region encouraged me at WSBC to apply for the position, which I was willing to do, and since then things have been moving very quickly! …
Good morning Region 6. Thank you for allowing me to continue being your R6 Chair. Today I am writing an article about joy. Pure Joy!!! I’ve reread my older articles and noticed I write about difficulties and how I have maintained my recovery, even with these hurdles. I now know and understand true…
REGION 6 SPRING ASSEMBLY SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 2017 RADISSON HOTEL, ALBANY, NY OA Meeting/ Representative Registration There was an OA meeting 7:45-8:45 a.m. First time representative registration was held 8:45-8:59a.m. New Representatives Orientation Region 6 Trustee Karin H explained the procedures of the Region 6 Assembly to the new representatives in attendance during…
Region 6 Trustee Newsletter Article Dec 2017 Hi, my name is Karin and I am a compulsive overeater. This is my last article to write as Region 6 trustee as my term is up at the end of April 2018. I am definitely having mixed feelings about it. I will miss doing this service but…