Tues., July 5: Ocean & Bay Intergroup Meeting, 2068 Cranston St., Cranston, RI. 7:30 p.m. Intergroup meeting. Pre-meeting: 6:30 p.m. Workshop preparations; 7 p.m. Literature sales. All welcome.
July 8-10: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Recovery sponsored by Metro Intergroup at The Guest House, Chester, CT.
www.oanyc.org
Brochure
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, Doctor's Auditorium, 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
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Lifeline Deadline
Submit your writing today!
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER ISSUE
Deadline: 7/15/16
Calling My Higher Power
How did you make contact with your Higher Power? What is your experience with the diversity of spiritual approaches in OA? What struggles have you faced when defining your HP? How do you maintain constant contact with your HP? What is your meditation routine? What gems can you share from meditation workshops? What have been the results in your life? Other topics include
International Day Experiencing Abstinence (IDEA) November 19th;
Celebrate the Season (How are holidays in recovery different?); and
Twelfth Step Within Day (December 12th - When abstinent OA members in recovery carry the message to those in OA who still suffer. Share your story about giving or receiving this special service).
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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, 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: [email protected]
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UPCOMING ISSUE
NEXT MONTH MARKS JUST ONE MONTH TO THE 2016 WORLD SERVICE CONVENTION IN BOSTON. Look for more important insider tips to navigating the convention, including: how to remain balanced during the convention; how schedule your day with so many great options; and how to reenter "the real world" after the weekend.
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Dear Fellow OA Member:
Last week I "lost, misplaced, couldn't find" the charger to my laptop. "Computer issues" I called it. It sure was an issue, because I wasn't able to finish this newsletter in time to send it out by the first of the month - my goal each month. I had a good idea where I had been with the laptop and charger, and somewhere along my travels the two items separated. I looked for the charger in places I thought it might be. Nothing. No luck.
So, I prayed. "Little Jesus lost and found, help me while I look around." I let it go. Just in case, I came up with a back up plan to finish the newsletter on my work computer (sort of hoping I wouldn't have to use Plan B).
This morning, I yet again revisited one of the places I looked previously - and voila! -- the charger was right on top of a few items in the truck of my car - I mean right on top. Hadn't I looked there before? Yes. Did I see it? No. This time something was different. That something is likely to have been me.
How many times has this happened in program - I couldn't find something, see something, hear something - and then, a light goes on, an answer comes into focus, I hear a set of words as if for the first time. And yet, it was there all along. I was the one who needed to change, or make a change with God's help (Step 7).
Speaking of here all along, we are blessed in this area to have a number of members who have been abstinent for more than 20 years and still active in program. You know who they are - they were here when you got here or when you returned, and are still here today. They are the cornerstones of many meetings, continue to do service, and reach out to newcomers and returning members alike. Their experience and wisdom continues to set an example of "how it works."
Beginning this month, two such"longtimers," Pat D. and Jeanne D., will help kick off a new feature dedicated to the wisdom of longtimers. Not only do Pat and Jeanne have a combined abstinence of nearly 70 years, they continue to sponsor, do service, work the steps, and practice the principles of the program.
The format of "Experience Hope Strength: Wisdom from Longtimers" will range from tidbits of wisdom to Q&As. The feature will appear alternately with Newcomer Corner and Recovery from Relapse. A great big thank you to Pat and Jeanne for sharing themselves with all of us, as they have done all along.
My hand in yours,
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sOcean & 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, July 5th at 7:30 p.m., with literature sales at
7 p.m. Prior to the meeting at
6:30 p.m. everyone is invited to help with July 31st workshop preparations (labeling packets). All are welcome!
Summer workshop welcomes help
Ocean & Bay Intergroup is proud to welcome our Region 6 Trustee to lead a half-day workshop, "Empower Your Program" on Sunday, July 31st at Kent Hospital, 1 to 4:30 p.m. (see poster for details). To make the event a success, your help will be warmly welcomed. Join fellow OAers prior to the Intergroup meeting Tues., July 5th at 6:30 p.m. (see above); or let your Intergroup rep know you are interested in helping the day of the event.
Considering a move
Ocean & Bay Intergroup has been looking for a meeting space that is centrally located, handicap accessible, can provide safe storage for literature, and is available on the first Tuesday of the month. A few sites are under consideration, including Warwick, Johnston, and Lincoln. More info to follow.
Special notice to Groups
Groups are asked to check their meeting listing on the oa.org website. These listings are different than the ones we manage on our Intergroup meeting list -- they are the official OA.ORG website listings accessible to members and newcomers worldwide. 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.
There are two times when you go to OA meetings; when you want to and when you do not want to!
You can't think yourself into right action; but you can act yourself into right thinking.
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The Trail to Freedom!
TWO MONTHS to the
September 1-4
at the Boston Marriott Copley Place.
REGISTRATION (Some 700 are registered already!)
Discounted full registration ends August 5th!
- Full Registration (4 days) July 2 - Aug. 5 is $140
- Onsite Full Registration (4 days) $160
- Registration by the day: Thursday $25; Friday $50; Saturday $60; and Sunday $50.
HOW TO DAY TRIP ON A BUDGET
If the entire Convention isn't in your time or financial budget, consider a DAY TRIP TO BOSTON! Even if you are not "experienced" in taking the trek north, have no fear -- here's a "HOW TO" on ways to get there and navigate a day at the World Service Convention. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity while it's in our backyard. So, recruit a friend or more, and be a part of what is sure to be a memorable OA experience!
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Step, Tradition & Concept of the Month 
STEP 7 - Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings.
TRADITION 7 - Every OA group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions.
CONCEPT 7 - The Board of Trustees has legal rights and responsibilities accorded to them by OA Bylaws, Subpart A; the right and responsibilities of the World Service Business Conference are accorded to it by Tradition and by OA Bylaws, Subpart B.
*RESPONSIBILITY
is the Spiritual Principle of the 7th Tradition.
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Our friends in New York have asked us to pass the word about their upcoming retreat.
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Recovery
sponsored by Metro Intergroup, July 8th - 10th,
at The Guest House in Chester, CT
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Wisdom from OA Longtimers
Pat D. (Abstinence date 4/3/78)
To what do you attribute your longevity? The Grace of God and the 12 Steps of OA -- and I do not say this lightly. I have been led to the most wonderful sponsors overs the years and continue to be blessed with OA meetings and the gift of sponsees who enlighten my body, mind, and Spirit.
What advice would you give to others to get so many years? Stay close to the Program -- attend meetings, have a sponsor and be a sponsor, become "a part of" by giving service, volunteer support at least one of your meetings in a service position. This is what got me out of the disease of isolation and into recovery.
Jeanne D. (Abstinence date 8/15/86)
To what do you attribute your longterm abstinence? Remembering that: I am an addict and am always one bite away, I have a disease, and that I have a daily reprieve that is based on the quality of my spiritual recovery, one day at a time.
What do you still do today that you did in the beginning? Go to meetings, do service, have and use a sponsor.
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