Public Information/Professional Outreach/Unity with Diversity  Committee

(PIPO/UWD)

PURPOSE/MISSION:

The Public Information, Professional Outreach, and Unity With Diversity Committee, PIPO UWD, exists for one clear and meaningful purpose: to carry the message of recovery and grow the hands and hearts willing to share it.

On the Public Information side, we reach the still suffering compulsive eater who may not even know Overeaters Anonymous exists. We look for creative and compassionate ways to make sure no one misses the opportunity for recovery simply because they did not know help was available.

On the Professional Outreach side, we connect with doctors, therapists, clergy, and other professionals, offering OA as a trusted resource for the people they serve. When appropriate, we want professionals to feel confident referring patients and clients to a program that offers hope and community.

WHAT DO WE DO?

PIPO UWD also plays an important role in welcoming and recruiting volunteers. Outreach does not happen on its own. It takes willing members who are ready to serve. Whether someone wants to help with a single event or grow into a larger service role, this committee creates space for that involvement.

We also plan three Newcomer Open Houses each year, typically around January, May, and September, barring conflicts. These outreach weekends run approximately 12 hours on Saturday and 4 hours on Sunday. Affiliated intergroup meetings are invited to participate by planning and hosting meetings, making it a true shared effort.

HOW YOU CAN HELP?

We work project by project, so members can contribute in ways that matter most to them. Join for one initiative that speaks to your heart, or become part of the committee and collaborate across multiple efforts. There is room for your ideas, your energy, and your service.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: pipochair1@oavirtualregion.org 

WHEN DOES THE COMMITTEE MEET?

The Public Information/Professional Outreach/Unity With Diversity Committee meets on the

1st Saturday of the month
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm EST (UTC -5) 
Zoom meeting: CLICK HERE 
Meeting ID:  864 1961 9360
Passcode: 101112

For your local dial in number visit: HERE

What is Twelfth Step Within, and how does it help ME?

(It’s for everyone, no matter how long you are in OA)

THE STATEMENT OF PURPOSE OF THE TWELFTH STEP WITHIN COMMITTEE

  • To carry OA’s message of recovery to those who still suffer within the OA fellowship
  • To deal with relapse and issues of membership retention, offering the message of hope
  • To encourage OA members to maintain recovery and prevent relapse

That’s a great purpose! How does the Virtual Region’s Twelfth Step Within Committee do this? I need help!

WHAT IS THE MESSAGE? That THERE IS A SOLUTION.
The Twelfth Step Within activities support the solution.

HOW?

  • Step Studies – We use the 15-week Twelve Step Workshop and Step Study Guide (Green book) to hold the 15-week Step Study Workshops and assist Intergroups holding the 15-week Step Study Workshops to meet the demand of members for support in working the steps.
  • Sponsorship – A Sponsor/Sponsee bank is in progress to connect sponsors and sponsees. In the meantime, we continue to offer Workshops on Sponsorship. Our next scheduled workshop is on Sponsorship Weekend, August 19th and 20th, 2023. Check events at oavirtualregion.org for future workshops and a future announcement on the Sponsor/Sponsee Bank.
  • Workshops – Check oavirtualregion.org for announcements on Workshops. We also support Intergroups in hosting workshops.
  • Recovery Resources – Check oavirtualregion.org and click on the three lines, select Resources, then select Recordings, then Twelfth Step Within Workshops or select Relapse Prevention/Recovery for documents.
  • Supporting Intergroups in forming Twelfth Step Within Committees and supporting their activities.

 

WHAT CAN I DO?

  • Join or lead a 15-week Step Study 
  • Find a sponsor, become a sponsor or help others Find a sponsor, become a sponsor.
  • Attend and/or assist at Workshops.
  • Become involved with Relapse Prevention by attending Workshops and forming or joining a Relapse Prevention small group.
  • SERVICE– we will end with service. As you see, there are many opportunities to do service in Twelfth Step Within events and projects, Join our committee or establish one in your own Intergroup.  Remember, Service is one of the tools to strengthen YOUR personal recovery. We desire to help you find an area of service where you feel joy when providing service. Please contact us.

 

The Virtual Region Twelfth Step Within and Workshop Committee meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 3pm Eastern time

 

“Always to extend the hand and heart of OA
to all who share my compulsion;
for this I am responsible”