What Does An Intergroup Do?
Intergroups or Central Offices are created to provide a variety of services which are not practical for an individual OA group to provide. Some Intergroups serve the entire state, while some serve only one district. This Intergroup serves the Florida Treasure Coast and Palm Beach County. Our Intergroup, like OA as a whole, is structured as an inverted pyramid. The group is served by an elected Intergroup Representative. These Reps collectively form a large bunch, each voicing their group’s conscience. The Reps guide the elected Board Officers (Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Treasurer, Secretary) who have a more hands-on role in the operation of Intergroup. The Board oversees several Standing Committees. From the top down, it’s the group conscience at each level making decisions.
Our Purpose
The purpose of Palm Beach County Intergroup is to promote the unity within the Intergroup, to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas, to be aware of and serve the needs of member Groups and to carry the message of Overeaters Anonymous to the compulsive overeater who still suffers, by:
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Furthering the OA program in accordance with the Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, and Twelve Concepts of OA.
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Maintaining a Communication Center for the Intergroup.
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Providing a format for selection of Board Officer nominees.
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Providing unity of Groups and organization of Groups within the Intergroup.
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Conducting various recovery events that help further the aims of the Intergroup and member Groups.
Our Intergroup Trusted Servants
Chair
Carol Sch.
The Chair leads the Intergroup meetings, sets the agenda and determines the order of business.
Treasurer
Lulu
The Treasurer keeps accurate records of all Intergroup finances, including contributions and expenses.
Literature Chairperson
Jody S.
The Literature Chairperson supplies appropriate conference-approved literature for our meetings and events.
Vice Chair
Joe K.
The Vice Chair serves as the back-up for the Chair and organizes service committees for the Intergroup.
Newsletter Editor
Rebecca W.
The Newsletter Editor creates and distributes The Palm Beach Connection newsletter throughout the year.
Professional Outreach
Patricia
This committee carries the message of recovery to the public and professional communities.
Secretary
Ellen M.
The Secretary records and distributes the minutes for each meeting, keeping a written record of motions & action items.
Webmaster
Ashley G.
The Webmaster updates and maintains our OA Intergroup website, providing important information to our members.