June 3-5: A Guided Journey Through the 12 Steps of OA Retreat sponsored by Western Mass Intergroup, Genesis Spiritual Life Center, Westfield, MA
Tues., June 7: SPECIAL OCEAN & BAY INTERGROUP MEETING. 6:30 p.m. Workshop planning; 7 p.m. World Business Conference Report; 7:30 p.m. Regular meeting. St. Patrick Church, 2068 Cranston Street, Cranston, RI. All members welcome.
June 17-19: "Tranquility: Keep It Simple" Retreat sponsored by Southeastern Connecticut Intergroup. Incarnation Conference Center, Ivoryton, CT. Call Beatrice (508)596-0418 or Annette (203)671-4656.
Sat., June 25: "Twelve Steps to Freedom" One-Day Retreat (9am to 4pm) sponsored by North Shore Intergroup at Notre Dame Spirituality Center, Ipswich, MA.
Tues., July 5: Ocean & Bay Intergroup Meeting.
July 8-10: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Recovery sponsored by Metro Intergroup at The Guest House, Chester, CT.
www.oanyc.org
Sun., July 17: "Carrying the Message" workshop sponsored by Cape Cod Intergroup, 1 to 4 pm at South Dennis Police Dept., 90 Bob Crowell Road, South Dennis, MA (exit 9B off Rte. 6)
www.ccigoa.org
Sun., July 31: "Empower Your Program" workshop sponsored by Ocean & Bay Intergroup at Kent Hospital, Warwick, 1 to 4:30 p.m.
Tues., August 2: Ocean and Bay Intergroup Meeting.
September 1-4: World Service Convention, Boston, MA. See article for details.
Tues., September 6: Ocean and Bay Intergroup Meeting.
Tues., October 4: Ocean and Bay Intergroup Meeting.
October 7-9: 14th Annual Retreat "Here are the steps we took..." sponsored by Central and Southern Maine, Marie Joseph Spiritual Center, Biddeford Pool, Maine Retreat Flyer |
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Lifeline Deadline
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OCTOBER ISSUE
Deadline: 6/15/16
Get Motivated with the Slogans
How do slogans fit into your recovery routine? How do slogans help you with compulsive urges? How do slogans help with cravings? What slogans help you get unstuck and move toward recovery?
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Seventh Tradition
The Seventh Tradition states OA is fully self-supporting, accepting contributions only from OA members. Groups may send either monthly or periodic donations (via mail or in person) to Intergroup. Thank you for your donation, which helps us to spread the word of recovery. Intergroup treasurer reports are always available to members.
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Intergroup Board
CONTACT US
Corr. Secretary - Leah
Others holding Intergroup positions: Natalie, Beth, Deanna, Kara, Leslie & Libby.
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Mission & Vision
Ocean & Bay Intergroup is dedicated to supporting individuals in need of recovery from compulsive eating (e.g.: overeating, bulimia, anorexia) through carrying the OA message and empowering all meetings within the Intergroup.
1. Help members strengthen their personal recovery
2. Increase the number of sponsors
3. Increase the number of newcomers
4. Increase the retention of newcomers
5. Help those in relapse
6. Inspire people to give more service
7. Increase outreach activities, including outreach to members and healthcare professionals
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Ocean & Bay Website!
oceanandbay.org
includes events, meeting list, info for newcomers, and more!
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Please note that every effort has been made to adhere to OA's policy for newsletter publications. Opinions and experiences expressed within are those of the individual writer and not OA as a whole.
REMINDER: This is your newsletter, so please feel free to submit your writing contributions to: oceanandbayoa@yahoo.com
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Dear Fellow OA Member:
There is an expression that "all politics is local." Could that be said of OA -- that it's all about what is happening locally, in my meetings and my program? Perhaps in the beginning, but as time goes on, an awareness of the big picture develops. I am amazed at how far reaching OA is at the international level covering 19 countries, yet touches my program. In the upcoming months, each of us will have multiple opportunities to get close to OA World Service without traveling to its headquarters in New Mexico. That's right, OA World Service will be more local than ever.
Just a few short weeks ago Ocean & Bay Intergroup was represented at the 2016 OA World Service Business Conference. In this newsletter, our delegate Kara M. has provided a delightful and creative report (download below) highlighting her experience and the important "business" of OA recovery. Additionally, at 7 p.m. prior to the regular O&B Intergroup meeting on June 7th, she will bring WSBC even closer with her special "live" report. This is a great time for newcomers and old timers alike to come hear how OA World Service impacts our local and individual programs.
Next month, we will have the honor of welcoming Region 6 World Service Trustee, Karin, from Ontario, Canada, who will lead the OBI-sponsored workshop entitled "Empower Your Program." Karin will share her inspirational story of personal recovery and dedicated service at the regional and world level. The half-day event will take place on Sunday, July 31st at Kent Hospital. See below for more information and to download the flyer.
Finally, the OA World Service Convention will be in our "backyard" September 1-4 when thousands of OAers from all over the world will celebrate "The Trail to Freedom" in Boston. There are plenty of options for participation in this once-every-four-years convention. Choose from a full four-day experience complete with hotel accommodations and Saturday night banquet to a day trip to take in a full morning-to-night packed with workshops, meetings, speaker events, and fellowship. Keep up with the latest convention news in
Waves of Hope. Look for insider tips and how to make the most of a day trip on a budget in coming issues.
Reminder - Early Registration closes on July 1st. Don't miss out on these opportunities to get up close and personal with the world of OA!
My hand in yours,
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Ocean & Bay Intergroup was proudly represented by Kara M. at the OA World Service Business Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Learn about the impact WSBC had on Ocean & Bay Intergroup in this very informative, interesting, and colorful
report
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You can also hear the report in person at the next Intergroup meeting, Tues., June 7th, 7 pm. Join other OAers and you may even win a prize!
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Ocean & Bay Intergroup News
All OA members are welcome to attend Ocean & Bay Intergroup (OBI) meetings held the first Tuesday of the month at St. Patrick Church, 2068 Cranston Street, Cranston, RI.
SPECIAL INTERGROUP MEETING ON TUES., JUNE 7th!
ALL WELCOME!
- 6:30 p.m: "Empower Your Program" workshop planning session. Come be a part of this great upcoming event to be held on Sunday, July 31st, 1-4:30 p.m. at Kent Hospital.
- 7:00 p.m: Our delegate's lively report on the 2016 World Service Business Conference and its impact on local program. All welcome! Give-aways!
- 7:30 p.m: Regular monthly meeting.
Special notice to Groups:
- Groups are asked to check their meeting listing on the oa.org website. In addition to checking the place and time of the meeting, contact information should be confirmed or updated.
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Treasure Chest
Little gems and pearls of wisdom from meetings and literature.
Don't eat no matter what - Eat no matter what
Pray to God, but row to shore
Nothing changes if nothing changes
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Step, Tradition & Concept of the Month
STEP 6 - Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of characters.
TRADITION 6 - An OA group ought never endorse, finance or lend the OA name to any related facility or outside enterprise, lest problems of money, property or prestige divert us from our primary purpose.
CONCEPT 6 - The World Service Business Conference has entrusted the Board of Trustees with the primary responsibility for the administration of Overeaters Anonymous.
*SOLIDARITY is the Spiritual Principle of the Sixth Tradition.
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The Trail to Freedom!
THREE MONTHS to the
September 1-4
at the Boston Marriott Copley Place.
SCHEDULE
HOTEL
A new block of rooms has become available at the Sheraton. Sign up for email notifications on all the convention news, including if and when more rooms become available, at
conventioninfo@oa.org.
REGISTRATION
IF YOU HAVE A HOTEL ROOM, PLEASE BE SURE YOU HAVE REGISTERED FOR THE CONVENTION.
Full Registration - All four days
Registration by the day available (see form)
- Early-Bird Full Registration ends JULY 1st - $109
- Full Registration July 2 - Aug. 5 is $140
- Onsite Full Registration $160
DAY TRIPPERS
If staying overnight isn't a possibility, but you can go for a day, do that! Look for upcoming tips on how to do day trip on a budget!
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Suggestions for Breaking Free from Relapse
DO SOMETHING -- just one thing -- you thought or said you'd never do in your program.
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