 Chair's Corner
This is the last article I will write for our Recovery Newsletter as chair of the Brandywine Intergroup. I must say that I was not expecting to take on this position almost two years ago (in fact, I WOULD HAVE SAID NO), but my HP had other plans for me. It has been an honor to serve on the board with Cathe S., Melanie K., Irene C., Jane S., and Louisa I. They made doing my “job” easier. Other individuals who have stepped up and served in different capacities are: Marilyn V., Laura W., Bob B., Ken W., Mike T., Ann T., Carolyn McG., and Nancy D. (if I’ve forgotten anyone, I’m very sorry. Don’t take it personally….I have a very active “forgetter!”). In addition, if your meeting has an intergroup rep and they consistently come to intergroup meetings and get news from the intergroup back to you, they are doing a great job and are an asset to your meeting! It’s been my pleasure to serve alongside all of you.
There is so much to be done to see that our face-to-face fellowship continues to be available to all who suffer with our disease and who have a desire to stop eating compulsively. Some of the most important things we can do as members in recovery are to: protect our abstinence, work the steps, help others work the steps, make outreach calls (to our sponsors, to newcomers, to members we haven’t seen in a while), uphold the traditions, and give service (to name a few). YES, give service!! And, if possible, give service above the group level - I promise you, you won’t regret it! Service above the group level has always given me an opportunity to step outside of my comfort zone AND to meet to OAers that I don’t see in my weekly meetings.
Elections for the intergroup will take place in July. There are members who have agreed to have their names on the ballot for every position except for chair. Listen, if my HP gave me the ability to manage this position for two years, your HP can help you, too. You need to have one year of current abstinence and to have given service above the group level. That service could have been given at any time. Keep in mind that the outgoing chair remains as an ex-officio member of the board for one year to be of assistance to the new chair/board (if they want the support). Pray about it. It is a wonderful opportunity for growth. Call me (302-753-3767) if you have any questions about the position.
Again, I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to serve and look forward to continue to give service to the Brandywine Intergroup.
Yours in Recovery
Mary Frances W.
March 2018 BIG Meeting Minutes here.
Note change in BIG monthly meeting to the 2nd Saturday of each month.
Brandywine Intergroup Meeting – 2nd Saturday,10am-11:30am
Paoli Hospital Board Room
255 West Lancaster Avenue Board Room 206
Paoli, PA 19301
A speaker meeting follows the intergroup meeting from 11:45 am to 1:00 pm. All are welcome! (Bring a brown bag lunch.)
Do you or does your meeting have a voice? If no one from your group attends Intergroup meetings, you have no OA voice outside of your group. All are welcome to attend to check it out. Please consider being a representative for your group if no one is currently in that role.
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New rubber stamps have been ordered for putting on our BIG information for Public Information/Public Outreach (PI/PO) and will include the website address.
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Want to give service? Consider leading the PI/PO Committee to get the word out to health fairs, college info days, and any place within our area where we might have a table.
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BRAND NEW EDITION!
Please note: On March 17th, at the regular monthly meeting of the Brandywine InterGroup announced the new version of OA's "12 Steps & 12 Traditions" book is now available, The BIG purchased one copy for each of our meetings. The list price of the book is $15.00; but, if we purchase them in bulk the reduced cost is $13.50. If anyone or any group would like additional copies, please contact Literature Chair, Irene at irene.cabrelli@gmail.com or by phone at 610-639-5127.
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Important Meeting Notices
NOTE: THE BRANDYWINE INTERGROUP MONTHLY MEETING WILL NOW BE ON THE 2ND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH, SAME TIME AND LOCATION.
New meeting on Sundays!
A Vision for You, Big Book meeting.
Sunday at 6:30, Grove Methodist Church in West Chester. Group Contact: Louisa 215-796-4323
Malvern Meeting Location Change January 2018
Covenant Presbyterian Church
400 Lancaster Avenue
Malvern, PA 19355
Still start at 7:00PM
You can turn at the traffic light on Route 30 and Church Rd. This is the East side of the church. Follow around the back and enter the building on the West side of the church. Coming from the intersection of Rte 352 it is a Right turn into the West side of the church. If you are coming East on Rte. 30 you may turn Left at the light at Church Road to enter the parking lot.
There will be a buzzer and a key pad. Our meeting will be on the first floor and will be marked.
Group contact: Rick S. 484-889-6354
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Speaker's Bureau
Speakers sharing their experience, strength, and hope are a great benefit to members. If you would like to obtain a speaker for your regular OA meeting, please contact Carolyn M. Carolyn can be reached at 267-255-2639(call or text) or carolynmcgill@comcast.net.
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I got abstinent the week after doing the Fifth Step. Nothing was magical about January 17. On that date, I had a food plan that was comfortable for me; I was going to meetings, doing service, and working the Steps and Tools. I put down the fork after my abstinent meals and didn’t pick it back up no matter what. I still do this today.
(Overeaters Anonymous, Third Edition)
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Tools of the OA:
Plan of eating, Sponsorship, Meetings, Telephone, Writing, Literature, Action Plan, Anonymity, Service
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In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins – not through strength, but through persistence. Buddha
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Recovery
