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Welcome to OA State Convention 2013. Service Workshop. OA Service Workshop. 1. OA Hierarchy 2. 1 st things 1st 3. Working with others 4. The right fit 5. Levels of Service (bingo). OA Hierarchy. Step 12.
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Welcome to OA State Convention 2013 Service Workshop
OA Service Workshop 1. OA Hierarchy 2. 1st things 1st 3. Working with others 4. The right fit 5. Levels of Service (bingo)
Step 12 Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry the message to compulsive overeaters and to practice these principals in all our affairs *********** Steps are there for suicide prevention
What Step 12 offers Key Word: Service **************** Promise: Freedom from the lack of purpose The steps are for suicide prevention
Primary Purpose Our real purpose is to fit ourselves to be of maximum service to God and the people about us. Big Book pg. 77
We All Have Something to Offer HP doesn’t call those who qualify; He qualifies those He calls.
Food for Thought Service is the rent we pay to be on this earth. ********* We are wounded healers.
Ask what needs to be done… Then do it
Saying yes to service is saying yes to recovery. If not you: who? If not now: when?
Remember Setting boundaries is not about setting up brick walls. ****** Assertive vs. aggressive
Working With Others Besides, we have stopped fighting anybody or anything. We have to! (BB, pg. 103) ************** Principles before personalities
Remember: 1st Things 1st If we are not of service to ourselves; We cannot be of service to others.
Just Think If we keep doing what we have always done; we will get what we have always gotten. ************ Translation: if nothing changes…nothing changes!
Simply put… Trust HP… Clean house… Help another overeater
We Program This is a disease of isolation. (we care list) ********* We may be the only Big Book someone will ever see.
Mentoring When all else fails, follow directions. ******* Keep on going. If you run into a brick wall; turn left. (anon)
Service as a Tradition Tradition #8 OA should remain ever nonprofessional, but our service centers may employ special workers. ************ Traditions are there for homicide prevention
Remember We use tradition #8 not to work step #12, but to help the 12th step work better for us. (AA, 12x12) *********** The money motive is the wrong motive. (AA 12x12)
Note to Self You cannot keep what you don’t give away. ******** We give freely that which we have been given for free.
Service: the Tool Any form of service that helps reach a fellow sufferer adds to the quality of our own recovery. ******** Members can give service by getting to meetings, putting away chairs, putting out literature and talking to newcomers. ******** Beyond the group level, a member can serve as intergroup representative, committee chair, region representative or Conference delegate. ********** As OA’s responsibility pledge states: “Always to extend the hand and heart of OA to all who share my compulsion; for this, I am responsible.”
Reality Check If no one steps up; perhaps it does not need to be done. ************ Have problems getting people to help in your meeting?.... Time for a group inventory? (pgs 175-176, OA 12X12) *************** Old timers: put the keys, checkbook, &/or format on table as you leave.
Region IV Sponsor lists To find or be a sponsor outside of your town: www.oaRegion4.org/?pageid=1315Sponsor lists ( and..speaker downloads) ******* This presentation/notes will be at www.cii.oaregion4.org
Sponsorship We grow spiritually when we sponsor someone else into the fellowship. (Big Book) (green dot)
Sponsor Prayer Dear HP, Fill my mouth with worthwhile stuff, and nudge me when I have said enough!
Intergroups Bylaws, concepts, traditions) Job descriptions (board, reps, coordinators) Folders for each person. Website, phone, newsletter, sponsor database, etc. Mentoring (folders)
Outreach Support/ attend rural &/or small groups. ************* Sponsor/sponsoree data base on intergroup website. **************** Speaker Recordings/podcasts? ********** 12 step within 12/12/13
Final Thoughts Keep your mouth and hands busy via service ************** Result: Service is Slimming
Levels of Service Groups Intergroups Region IV World Service Board of Directors Paid positions Let’s play service bingo!
Thank you for your service today By Deonne and Jo Iowa State OA Convention 2013