Assembly 2020 will be held on Zoom
QUICK LINKS
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- Assembly Agenda - Final Version
- Assembly Zoom Link Mtg ID: 810 6788 8895 PC: 869634
- Assembly Intergroup Sharing Workshop - Discussion Questions
- Register for Assembly (Registration now closed)
- Assembly 2020 Board Application (download and complete in Word)
- 2020 Assembly Notebook - electronic version
- 2020 Assembly Notebook - US purchase link - print version
- 2020 Assembly Notebook - Canadian purchase link - print version
- Intergroups, please ensure that your Representatives have a printed copy of the Notebook. Our "Binder" is full materials for Assembly, plus amazing resources for recovery and service -- we hope that everyone will use this professionally-bound book for years to come! The Assembly agenda, motions, financials, applications for election to the Board, reports, and FIVE resource sections are included.
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- Assembly Prep: Schedule, Registration, Notebook and Conference Calls
- Elections - Apply for a Board Position
- How to Submit Motions
ASSEMBLY SCHEDULE & REGISTRATION
Region One’s first virtual Assembly will take place on October 24 and 25, 2020 from 1-4pm Pacific time both days through video conference. Assembly is an amazing opportunity to connect with other OA members around Region One, help generate resources for recovery, and lend your voice to the group conscience of Region One. Intergroups represented at Assembly are strengthened -- Representatives bring home ideas, resources and connections that will help the intergroup and the meetings it serves. We hope ALL of our 25 intergroups will be represented at Assembly 2020.
Each intergroup is entitled to one Representative for the first ten groups it represents and one for each additional ten groups or any fraction thereof. An intergroup may also select Alternate Representatives. An unaffiliated group may select one Representative and one Alternate.
There is no cost for Assembly this year, as virtual costs for Region One are minimal. There will be an opportunity for representatives to purchase a printed Assembly binder through Amazon, and we suggest obtaining reimbursement from your intergroup. Use the link at the top of the page to register for Assembly. We ask Representatives and visitors to register in advance for Assembly.
We hope you will reward yourself after Assembly by registering for Convention, which begins on Friday November 13th and goes through Sunday morning November 15th. Registration for Convention is separate from Assembly. Use the link at the top of this page to register for Convention.
ASSEMBLY PREP: "All About Assembly" ZOOM CALLS
The Region Board will be hosting two conference calls to help Representatives feel comfortable and know what to expect at our first virtual Assembly. Two dates are offered for convenience only; it is not necessary to attend both calls. All registered Representatives will receive an email with instructions on how to participate.
ASSEMBLY PREP: "Budget Q & A / Input Session" ZOOM CALLS
We need your help creating the best possible 2021 budget for Region One. All Representatives are encouraged to participate in one of the pre-Assembly Budget Q&A calls. We want to answer your questions and hear your valuable input in advance. This will save time at Assembly and allow for a more thoughtful process. Input from these sessions will be taken into consideration when creating the final proposal, which will be voted on at Assembly. Two budget Q&A sessions will be held via before Assembly. You can participate online or by phone. All registered Representatives will receive an email with instructions on how to participate.
ASSEMBLY PREP: THE ASSEMBLY NOTEBOOK
You will have the option of ordering a printed copy of the Assembly Notebook through Amazon. We encourage all Representatives to review (but don't try to memorize!) the Notebook before Assembly.
ELECTIONS: REWARDING SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES AT REGION ONE
Being on the Board is a great way to give back to OA and help make recovery resources available throughout our Region. A fully-staffed Board helps ensure that intergroups are supported. You will have the opportunity to learn new skills or hone ones you already have, as well as work with a fantastic group of people in recovery! Qualifications are listed on the application below.
Please send your application to [email protected] by August 31, 2020, if possible. Nominations may also be made after this date, or from the floor at Assembly, but receiving applications early means they can be included in the Assembly Notebook.
Assembly 2020 Application (download and complete in Word)
These positions are up for election at Assembly 2020:
HOW TO SUBMIT MOTIONS (must be received by August 21, 2020)
Region One’s first virtual Assembly will take place on October 24 and 25, 2020 from 1-4pm Pacific time both days through video conference. Assembly is an amazing opportunity to connect with other OA members around Region One, help generate resources for recovery, and lend your voice to the group conscience of Region One. Intergroups represented at Assembly are strengthened -- Representatives bring home ideas, resources and connections that will help the intergroup and the meetings it serves. We hope ALL of our 25 intergroups will be represented at Assembly 2020.
Each intergroup is entitled to one Representative for the first ten groups it represents and one for each additional ten groups or any fraction thereof. An intergroup may also select Alternate Representatives. An unaffiliated group may select one Representative and one Alternate.
There is no cost for Assembly this year, as virtual costs for Region One are minimal. There will be an opportunity for representatives to purchase a printed Assembly binder through Amazon, and we suggest obtaining reimbursement from your intergroup. Use the link at the top of the page to register for Assembly. We ask Representatives and visitors to register in advance for Assembly.
We hope you will reward yourself after Assembly by registering for Convention, which begins on Friday November 13th and goes through Sunday morning November 15th. Registration for Convention is separate from Assembly. Use the link at the top of this page to register for Convention.
ASSEMBLY PREP: "All About Assembly" ZOOM CALLS
The Region Board will be hosting two conference calls to help Representatives feel comfortable and know what to expect at our first virtual Assembly. Two dates are offered for convenience only; it is not necessary to attend both calls. All registered Representatives will receive an email with instructions on how to participate.
- Contact Cindy: [email protected]
- Call #1: Sunday, October 4, 2020 at 7pm Pacific
- Call #2: Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 7pm Pacific
ASSEMBLY PREP: "Budget Q & A / Input Session" ZOOM CALLS
We need your help creating the best possible 2021 budget for Region One. All Representatives are encouraged to participate in one of the pre-Assembly Budget Q&A calls. We want to answer your questions and hear your valuable input in advance. This will save time at Assembly and allow for a more thoughtful process. Input from these sessions will be taken into consideration when creating the final proposal, which will be voted on at Assembly. Two budget Q&A sessions will be held via before Assembly. You can participate online or by phone. All registered Representatives will receive an email with instructions on how to participate.
- Contact the Budget & Finance Team: [email protected]
- Call #1: Sunday, September 27, 2020 at 7pm Pacific
- Call #2: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at 7pm Pacific
ASSEMBLY PREP: THE ASSEMBLY NOTEBOOK
You will have the option of ordering a printed copy of the Assembly Notebook through Amazon. We encourage all Representatives to review (but don't try to memorize!) the Notebook before Assembly.
ELECTIONS: REWARDING SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES AT REGION ONE
Being on the Board is a great way to give back to OA and help make recovery resources available throughout our Region. A fully-staffed Board helps ensure that intergroups are supported. You will have the opportunity to learn new skills or hone ones you already have, as well as work with a fantastic group of people in recovery! Qualifications are listed on the application below.
Please send your application to [email protected] by August 31, 2020, if possible. Nominations may also be made after this date, or from the floor at Assembly, but receiving applications early means they can be included in the Assembly Notebook.
Assembly 2020 Application (download and complete in Word)
These positions are up for election at Assembly 2020:
- Chair: 1 year (partial) term - Assembly 2020 to Assembly 2021
- Vice Chair: 2 year term - Assembly 2020 to Assembly 2022
- Secretary: 2 year term - Assembly 2020 to Assembly 2022
- Technology Coordinator: 2 year term - Assembly 2020 to Assembly 2022
HOW TO SUBMIT MOTIONS (must be received by August 21, 2020)