Committee to diversify intergroup outreach efforts


The committee voted to conduct an IG Forum for the month of July, brainstormed ideas for other forums, and addressed the closure of Rockland IG and the merger of two Maine IGs.
Committee members discussed renewing a Region 6 effort to help intergroups revitalize their efforts via a course it has offered several times. Dozens of intergroup leaders and members have taken the course in past years, but it has not been offered in the past couple. The committee also discussed the intersection of intergroups’ funding of…
Blair P and Bruce R were affirmed as candidates for election to OA’s Board of Trustees during the Fall Assembly, held Sept. 21 in Albany, N.Y. Both trusted servants are already serving on the board, by virtue of appointments to the board they sought in the aftermath of the World Service Business Conference. Blair P,…
The 2025 Fall Assembly approved a package of changes to the policy manual, shifting the region’s practice from following a fiscal year to operating per calendar year. In advance of that vote, the Finance Committee determined that making that transition a smooth one will be its primary goal. The committee also discussed the possibility of…
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…
The Bylaws Committee decided to continue working on clarifying Section VI of the bylaws, which addresses the nominations and elections of officers. Additionally, the committee identified a need to update board members’ job descriptions, and will ask board members past and present to contribute to the effort. This is the report the committee submitted during…