The Assembly/Convention committee embarked on a review of the Region’s manual for putting on its annual convention. Officers were also chosen. The committee filed this report during the afternoon session of the Fall 2023 Assembly on Sept. 23 in Albany, N.Y., U.S.:
The Finance Committee discussed the Region’s policies for granting scholarships to help intergroups send delegates to the World Service Business Conference. The committee also decided to arrange a routine spot check of the Region’s finances with the vice chair. The committee filed this report during the afternoon session of the 2023 Fall Assembly held Sept….
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…
One task of the Public Information and Professional Outreach Committee is to examine proposals made by intergroups to carry the message of recovery to the public. Meeting at the Fall Assembly, the committee voted to fund four projects for bus ads and billboards totaling about $3,000. The committee also committed to exploring ways to reach…
The Twelfth Step Within Committee’s mission is to carry the message of recovery to members who are struggling and to former members. At the Fall Assembly, the committee decided it would distribute Twelve Step handbooks to three English-speaking intergroups that didn’t send a representative to the Assembly, as well as to the Region’s French-speaking intergroups….
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. …
There is something very special about this program of ours – it is the strength brought forth by my Higher Power, God, the courage of those I have been blessed in meeting within and outside of the rooms, and finally it is my willingness to let Go and let God. That being said it is…
Officer Elections Each year, three of the six officers’ terms expire. This year, the Vice Chair, Treasurer and Region 6 Secretary were up for election. After each candidate presented their qualifications to the Assembly and fielded questions, voting was held. Election Results Vice Chair: Kimberly C. was elected to a two year term Treasurer: Karen…