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Tues., August 2: Ocean & Bay Intergroup Meeting, 2068 Cranston St., Cranston, RI 7:30 p.m. Intergroup meeting; 7:00 p.m. literature sales.
September 1-4: World Service Convention, Boston, MA. See article for details.
Tues., September 6: Ocean and Bay Intergroup Meeting.
Sat., September 24: Region 6 Assembly, Radisson Hotel Albany, Albany, NY
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
Submit your writing today!
JANUARY 2017
Deadline: 9/15/16
HOW OA CHANGED MY LIFE
Describe your life before and after being in OA, including your physical state. How is life better in 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 -- just ask.
GROUP DONATIONS
In July 2016, six out of 20 groups made donations totaling $446.55. In June, seven out of 20 group donated $484.50. Does your group make donations on a regular basis?
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Intergroup Board
CONTACT US
Corr. Secretary - Leah
Others holding Intergroup positions: Natalie, Beth, Deanna, Kara, Sandy, and Leslie.
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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:
I've never been formally diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), but some days I feel like there could be a touch of it in my disease of compulsive overeating. So many choices, so much to do, endless possibilities. Plug in something like the 2016 WORLD SERVICE CONVENTION and all that it offers and BINGO -- I
could begin to spin.
Could -- but instead I know enough dig deeper into my program. Stop. Breathe. Pray.
There is a month of one-day-at-a-times between now and when the Convention kicks off in our beloved neighboring Boston -- no sense getting too far ahead. However, a little planning helps with some of the logistics -- so, go ahead and take a peek at the Preliminary Convention Schedule (link below). I have; and it's amazing from early morning to late night.
Besides the schedule, there is so much more to share about "The Trail to Freedom," where more than 1,000 OA members from around the world will gather. Some of that information (along with links) is in this newsletter; more will follow later this month in a special email dedicated to the convention.
That being said, I am mindful that there will be those of you who will not attend the Labor Day weekend event, for a myriad of reasons. It makes me think of how I used to hate "missing out." In program I learned it was OK. Case in point - I missed the very special "Empower Your Program" workshop this past weekend. Although I felt the pangs of not being there, I knew my family obligation needed to come first that day (another day, maybe not). I hope to hear from many of you what you got out of the workshop. Perhaps you'll feel the call to actually write about it for the next newsletter! (Sorry, couldn't resist the plug.)
Anyway, that's basically how I have learned most of what I know to be true in OA -- from others (personal experience has been the other teacher). As for the upcoming Convention, if you are not attending, we hope you will enjoy the tips on how to feel connected, which will be in that special email later this month. If you are planning to attend, there will be tips on how to maximize your experience and how to transition back to your home life (a.k.a. reality). Oh, and there will also be a bit on how to remain "balanced" and fend off any inclination toward ADD or overload amid the many activities all going on at the same time. For that, I am thankful for the experience of the seasoned convention goers in our area who will be sharing their insight.
My hand in yours,
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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. The next meeting is
Tuesday, August 2nd at 7:30 p.m., with literature sales at
7 p.m.
OBI members will be making a decision of where its new home for the monthly meetings will be. Having a space that is not handicapped accessible has made attendance difficult or impossible for some who might otherwise attend the meetings. As soon as a decision has been made, the new location will be announced.
A special thank you to Faith and all the other volunteers who made the "Empower Your Program" workshop a success. "Together we do what we could never do alone."
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FINAL COUNTDOWN to the World Service Convention -
The Trail to Freedom!
We are COUNTING THE DAYS to the
September 1-4
Boston Marriott Copley Place.
REGISTRATION
The last round of online advanced registration ($140) ends Friday, August 5th.
You can register
on site for all four days or by the day:
- Onsite Full Registration (4 days) $160
- Registration by the day: Thursday $25; Friday $50; Saturday $60; and Sunday $50.
SCHEDULE
There is something for everyone at all hours of the day. To help plan your days or which day you'd like to attend, print out a copy of the preliminary schedule.
HOW TO DAY TRIP ON A BUDGET
Many of you have commented on how helpful this DAY TRIP INFO is, so we're providing the download again.
BASKET RAFFLE
Items are sought for a Basket Raffle -- the first time ever. They are seeking individual items and entire baskets (think small and travel worthy). If you or your group would like to donate to this great fundraiser, please see the details on the flyer.
LOOK FOR MORE INFO TO COME
Later this month you will receive an email with lots more Convention info with tips from local members who have attended both World and Region conventions including:
- Maximizing your experience
- Keeping balanced
- Making a smooth re-entry
- Feeling connected
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Treasure Chest
Little gems and pearls of wisdom from meetings and literature.
I am not responsible for my first thought, but I AM responsible for my second thought.
I may not think about overeating everyday, but I do think about NOT overeating everyday.
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We're in the dog days of summer. The term comes from the period when Sirius, the Dog Star, rose at the same time as the sun. Marked by heat, humid weather, dog days were believed to be an evil time when dogs went mad. Other effects, according to ancients, were droughts and disease.
No doubt, extreme heat can make me cranky, but not at the expense of my abstinence. I am powerless over the weather, my food, and the disease of compulsive eating. Only a power greater than myself can restore me to sanity during the summer and any other season...
one dog day at a time.
Kara
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Step, Tradition, and Concept of the Month
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STEP 8 - Made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all.
TRADITION 8 - Overeaters Anonymous should remain forever non-professional, but our service centers may employ special workers.
CONCEPT 8 - The Board of Trustees has delegated to its Executive Committee the responsibility to administer the OA World Service Office.
*FELLOWSHIP
is the Spiritual Principle of the 8th Tradition.
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RECOVERY FROM RELAPSE
TIPS FROM A LONGTIMER
~ Get on your knees and ask HP for help in the morning; repeat at night to say "thank you."
~ Get "sober with the food." Eliminate triggers, weigh and measure, and report your meal plan daily to your sponsor.
~ Get to meetings daily either in person or on the phone/Internet and share honestly.
~ Embrace powerlessness. Start Step 1 and formally work through the Steps.
~ Do service.
~ Do this for just one day - Forgive yourself and repeat the above suggestions each day.
Jeanne D.
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