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MWI Monthly Meeting - Third Tuesday of Every Month
(Corner of Pickering and May Streets) When: 7:00p-8:30p (sharp) Click for the brochure"What is Intergroup?" Tradition 9 reminds us that OA, as such, ought never be organized; but we may create service boards or committees directly responsible to those they serve. MetroWest Intergroup (MWI) is one of those service boards. This brochure was created to help members understand what MWI does and to encourage member meetings to do service by participating in MWI. Frequently Asked Questions about MetroWest Intergroup (MWI)Q: What is the Purpose of MetroWest Intergroup?Q: What does MWI do? Q: What does MWI NOT do? Q: What happens at an MWI meeting? Q: How can I participate in MWI Meetings? Q: Who is qualified to be an IR? Q: How do I become an IR? Q: How long is the term for an IR? How many terms may the same person serve? Q: What are my duties as an IR? Q: How do I give an Intergroup report to my group? How often? Q: How big is MetroWest Intergroup? Q: How is the Intergroup meeting different from a regular OA meeting? Q: Who can vote at an MWI Meeting? Q: Who can put an item on the MWI agenda and how is this done? Q: What are the job descriptions of the MWI officers and delegates? Q: What is the Purpose of MetroWest Intergroup? 1. To further the OA program in accordance with the Twelve Steps, the Twelve Traditions and the Twelve Concepts of OA. 2. To maintain communication among the OA groups within the Metro West Intergroup. 3. To provide a way for the member groups to select Delegates and Alternates to OA Region 6 Assemblies and the World Service Business Conference. 4. To work for OA as a whole within the Intergroup through committees created as needed. 5. To educate the public about the hope available through the OA program for recovery from compulsive eating. Back Q: What does MWI do? 1. Publish and distribute meeting lists. 2. Receive 7th tradition contributions from MWI OA groups, of which 10% is sent to support Region 6 and 30% the World Service Office. 3. Maintain a 24 hour telephone answering service (508-875-0001). 4. Publish the quarterly newsletter, The Trusted Servant. 5. Maintain a web site with the meeting list, upcoming events, and links to other OA sites (www.MetroWestOA.org). 6. Send a summary of each MWI meeting to each group. 7. Sponsor workshops, share-a-thons, and an annual retreat. 8. Provide assistance to new groups who request it. 9. Facilitate a group inventory or provide format suggestions, if requested. 10. Represent MWI and its OA member groups at Region 6 Assemblies and the World Service Business Conference. Back Q: What does MWI NOT do? A: MWI does not set rules for groups. According to Tradition 4, “Each group should be autonomous except in matters affecting OA as a whole.” Back Q: What happens at an MWI meeting? A: Meetings open at 7:00 P.M with the Serenity Prayer, followed by a reading of the Steps, Traditions and the Concept of the month. The minutes of the previous meeting are reviewed. The Treasurer gives a report on the prior month’s income and expenses and resulting balances. The Meeting of the Month* is selected from suggestions and comments of those present. The rest of the meeting is used to report on new information from Region 6 and/or World Service, address unfinished business, discuss new topics for the agenda, and for committee work. Standing committees include: ¯ 12th Step Within ¯ Public Information ¯ Events ¯ MWI Business *Those present at the Intergroup meeting select one of the MWI member meetings to visit during the month, both to support groups and to provide them information about MWI’s services. Back Q: How can I participate in MWI Meetings? A: By becoming an Intergroup Representative (IR) or Alternate Intergroup Representative (AR) one becomes a voting member. However, any OA member is welcome to attend and to volunteer for a variety of service opportunities. Back Q: Who is qualified to be an IR? A: Each meeting decides the qualifications for its IR. Typically, 3-6 months of continuous abstinence and a commitment to attend the meetings are suggested. Back Q: How do I become an IR? A: Each meeting establishes its procedure for choosing an IR. Groups might hold elections or simply use the volunteer method. Back Q: How long is the term for an IR? How many terms may the same person serve? A: Each member group determines both the length of term and number of terms an IR may serve; however, 6 to 12 month terms are common. Back Q: What are my duties as an IR? 1. Attend monthly MWI meetings, vote on motions, serve on Intergroup committees, and when possible help organize OA events. 2. Bring back to his/her group announcements on upcoming events, updated meeting lists and copies of The Trusted Servant, the latter two both published quarterly. Back Q: How do I give an Intergroup report to my group? How often? A: With the printed MWI agenda, the IR can take notes and report to his/her group on a monthly basis. A synopsis of each meeting is also mailed to each IR, who leaves it on the meeting’s literature table. The approved monthly minutes are posted on the MWI website. Back Q: How big is MetroWest Intergroup? A: As of September 2007, MWI had 29 member groups. Back Q: How is the Intergroup meeting different from a regular OA meeting? A: An Intergroup meeting deals exclusively with services provided to individual meetings and with MWI business. Back Q: Who can vote at an MWI Meeting? A: The duly elected or chosen Intergroup Representative or Alternate from each OA group belonging to MWI; Intergroup Board members, except the Chairperson who votes only in the case of a tie vote. Back Q: Who can put an item on the MWI agenda and how is this done? A: Any OA member may submit an item for the MWI agenda by calling or writing the MWI Chairperson. The mailing address for MWI is: MetroWest Intergroup P.O. Box 600 Needham Hts. MA 02494 Back Q: What are the job descriptions of the MWI officers and delegates? Chairperson - Prepares agenda and presides over monthly business meetings; keeps discussion on track; signs checks in lieu of Treasurer; casts deciding vote in case of tie; appoints committee chairs, and interim board members and delegates. ViceChair - In the absence of the Chair, performs all the chair’s duties; serves to greet and orient new Intergroup Reps. Treasurer - Keeps a ledger of all income and expenditures of the Intergroup; pays the bills (rent, telephone, printing, etc.); makes monthly report of finances at Intergroup meeting; sends contributions on behalf of MetroWest member groups to World Service and Region 6. Corresponding Secretary - Maintains mailing list of all member groups and OA service bodies for correspondence; prepares and sends proceedings of MWI meetings to member groups. Recording Secretary - Records minutes of each Intergroup meeting; distributes minutes to all Intergroup members and officers. Region 6 Delegates (or Alternates) - Attend Semiannual Region 6 Assemblies; represent our Intergroup’s views through committee work and voting in committees; report actions of the Assembly back to Intergroup. World Service Business Conference Delegates - Attend yearly World Service Business Conference to represent our Intergroup; serve on committees; vote and report back to Intergroup. Note: Please refer to the By-Laws of MWI for qualifications and abstinence requirements for the above positions, each person being the sole judge of his/her abstinence. Back |
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