Although the in-person Region 6 Spring Assembly was cancelled, it was still ‘business as unusual.’ Officers attended a virtual meeting in which reps were invited to attend. Voting took place via an online survey, and committee work began! Two important matters were voted on: 1. The 2020-2021 Region 6 budget passed. Some adjustments to the…
How Can I be Connected in a Social Distancing World? I can connect in many ways, carefully, in this Social Distancing world. I had to learn quickly how to stay connected once I started working from home and remaining at home as of March 20th, 2020. Thankfully, the meetings in New York were able to…
Officer Elections Each year, three of the six officers’ terms expire. This year, the Chair, Coordinator and Web & Publications Coordinator were up for election. After each candidate presented their qualifications to the Assembly and fielded questions voting was held Election ResultsChair: Carmen D. was elected to a two-year termCoordinator: Kara M. was elected to…
How did I find my Higher Power? I think it’s more accurate to say that my Higher Power found me. I already believed in God and had some experience and some ideas from my Christian faith – which I had come back around to after a long process. But I was unable to access that…
This is what I do to make the newcomer feel welcome at their first meeting.Voici ce que je fais pour que le nouveau se sente bien accueilli a sa première réunion. I make them the center of attention. Everything I do ensures that they are comfortable. I ensure that my OA buddies at the meeting…
Intergroup Outreach Committee Continues Its Intergroup Officer Training There was an Intergroup Outreach (IGOR) event before the Assembly addressing group member service stagnancy and burnout. The IGOR event also continues to provide officer training, French translation for the officers’ training, and information exchange between intergroups. Officer Elections The most important business at the Fall Assembly…
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…
Thank you for electing me to be your Region 6 Chair for the next two years. I will absolutely do my best to continue to facilitate Region 6 as a place of strong recovery. “ The only relief we have to suggest is entire abstinence”, from the Big Book. For me, its Higher…