Topic: Why is doing service rewarding to you?
Topic: Why is doing service rewarding to you? We are not a glum lot!-Kara M. -Michelle N, CTIG
What are the benefits of virtual, hybrid and face-to-face meetings?
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,…
If you were guiding a sponsee on how to find their Higher Power, what would you say?
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. …
2020 Fall Writing Assignments
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…
Assembly Bytes – Fall 2020
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…
Assembly Bytes – Spring 2020
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…
Spring 2020 Region 6 Writing Assignment
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…
Assembly Bytes – Fall 2019
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…
R6 Fall Assembly 2019 Writing Assignment
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…
R6 Fall Assembly 2018 Writing Assignment
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…