a recovery post
I wanted to share how I was affected by all of the beautiful OA speakers at the convention this past weekend. I am so grateful for all of the honesty, hope, and joy they shared! Their strength and courage, gratitude, and recovery made me feel like I could climb any hurdle to my recovery, and they reaffirmed how working the Steps and relying on my HP can lead to miracles unlimited.
The whole weekend was a gift. I will never forget it or our speakers!
J.
The speakers at the NCOA Convention brought a diverse and timely message to me. Hearing their stories and their messages brought hope to me that I too could share in their recovery. I was fortunate to be able to spend time with several of them outside the formal conference setting. It was eye opening. One asked me “tell me about your higher power”. That was a “Wow” moment for me and led to a wonderful discussion.
One of the most rewarding things about the convention was meeting and bonding with new people. Expanding my OA Family is a blessing. Having the opportunity to give service there was very rewarding. OA is made up of an amazing group of people and getting to know more of them was wonderful. Now, how am I going to remember all those names?
Sid, Raleigh
More than 120 people attended the convention in Winston-Salem and OA members from across North Carolina met and shared recovery. The convention had five great speakers and we have the recordings of the speakers to share at your meetings. Contact chair@piedmontintergroup to request a CD of a speaker. Are you interested in helping with next year’s convention? We are meeting after the Charlotte Summer Social on July 14th. Check out the events page of the website for more information.
You can join the first OA NC State Convention today, Saturday or Sunday and meet other recovering compulsive overeaters and hear stories of strength and hope. Come to the Hawthorne Inn in Winston Salem at 420 High St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101. Stay for an hour, a day or the whole weekend. Its $35 to register at the hotel. Checks and cash are accepted. Contact Atiya at 919-302-1030 (no texts) or ncoaconvention@gmail.com. As of Friday morning, there were extra beds available in currently booked rooms.
3 PM – Registration Opens/Hotel Check-in
7:30 PM – Speaker
10 PM – Late-night Meeting
6 – 10 AM – Hotel Breakfast Hours (Complimentary buffet for hotel guests)
7 AM – Early Morning Meeting
10 AM – Speaker
2 PM – Speaker
7:30 PM – Speaker
6 – 10 AM Hotel Breakfast Hours (Complimentary buffet for hotel guests)
7 AM – Early Morning Meeting
8 AM – Intergroup Rep breakfast planning meeting for next Convention (all interested Reps welcome to attend)
9:30 AM – OA Speaker
11 AM – Dance
11:45 AM – Convention ends
All speaker meetings during the Convention are open (visitors are welcomed). Late night and early morning meetings are closed.
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The Greensboro Monday night OA meeting is sponsoring a Spring Serenity Day workshop Saturday afternoon from 1:00- 4:30 pm at the Friendship Friends Meeting House, 1103 New Garden Road, Greensboro, NC 27410. Questions? Call Lynne C. @ (336) 202-4409. Greensboro Spring Serenity Day Flyer
A 90 minute workshop in Charlotte in February celebrating OA Unity Day. February 24th in Room A at Anuvia, 100 Billingsley, Charlotte from 1030-1200. Contact Jim at 704-641-4958 to volunteer with set up and planning and for more information.
Click unityday2018 to view a printable flyer.
SATURDAY Davidson: Meets 10:00 AM at Lake Forest Church Business Office, Cotton Mill Bldg
209 Delberg Street, Suite 136, Davidson, NC 28036
Format: Newcomer, Literature Study
Contact: Emily (704) 989-0034
REGISTER TODAY for the inaugural OA NC State Convention, May 4-6, 2018! Register online or print a copy of the registration form and mail it to the oa North Carolina convention committee. Register now for a chance to win a set of speaker CDs! Low early bird rate of $25 for entire weekend of experience, strength and hope! Be a part of history by being present! Help carry the message simply by showing up! And please share with others.
You can also reserve a room now at the Hawthorne Inn at a great rate negotiated by the convention committee.
Convention Registration, Agenda, Hotel Information, Service Sign up
