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OIAA Tech Meeting Recap- 06 July 2026

OIAA Tech Committee Meeting – Recap

Date: July 6, 2026

Chair: Mark M Oiaa Tech Chair

Attendance: Mark M.~OIAA Tech Chair (Host) • Jeannette B. (CA) • Hugh H. • Susan~OIAA Chair• Victor A. • Beth D. (Florida) • Daryl Ann (NJ) • Eldin  • Greg H. (OIAA PAC Alt-Chair) • Kathleen D. (Massachusetts) • Katy F. • Keri R. (Orlando, FL) • Mary M. OIAA

Opening

  • The meeting opened with a moment of silence followed by a reading of the Twelve Traditions.

  • Mark M. welcomed everyone and thanked members for their continued service.

Chair Updates

  • Kerri continues to work within budget. Mark encouraged using available budgeted hours to assist with updating and organizing committee documentation.

  • Kerri is also continuing to support Unity and OIAA 2026 website development.

  • Mark provided an update regarding Matt’s transition away from day-to-day OIAA responsibilities. Members were reassured that systems are well documented and the committee is prepared to continue supporting operations. Hugh will continue serving as the liaison with Code for Recovery.

Directory & Website

  • The Directory Team reported that meeting updates continue to be processed smoothly with a high volume of updates and few reported issues.

  • The Annual Membership Survey will be released through the OIAA website instead of Google Forms. This will improve language translation and accessibility. Survey responses determine the Assembly quorum for the following year.

Terms & Conditions

  • Members were encouraged to review the OIAA Website Terms and Conditions of Use that were added in 2025.

  • Discussion on the document was deferred to a future meeting after members have had an opportunity to review it.

OIAA Service Expo

  • Service Expo remains scheduled for July 25.

  • The current plan is to continue using breakout rooms for committee booths.

  • Discussion included interpreter needs, particularly for committees serving Spanish-speaking members.

  • Additional interpreter coverage may be needed and will be discussed with Convention leadership.

Upcoming Tech Committee Meeting

  • Members agreed to move the next Tech Committee meeting one hour earlier to allow additional preparation time before the Service Expo.

PAC Committee Updates

Beth D. presented several items:

  • A joint meeting between PAC and the Directory/Listers team was requested to improve coordination. Members agreed the meeting would be beneficial.

  • Joint meeting scheduled for Monday, July 27 at 7:00 PM Eastern / 6:00 PM Central.

  • Discussion regarding Zoom room availability concluded that additional committee activity may justify another Zoom account or dedicated meeting room. Mark agreed to review current usage.

  • Skype meetings remaining in the directory will be identified. PAC will follow up with those groups while Tech removes inactive Skype listings if appropriate.

  • Clarification was provided that meeting times automatically adjust for locations that do not observe Daylight Saving Time when the correct city is entered in the directory.

Language Support

  • Discussion continued regarding adding Marathi as a selectable language in the meeting directory.

  • Current plan is for Tech to submit the request to Code for Recovery rather than having PAC do so.

  • Until then, groups may be listed under an existing language with clarification included in the meeting description.

  • Members noted that Marathi represents a significant language community and may warrant its own directory filter.

Tech Steppers

  • Election for a new Tech Steppers Chair will be held at the July 13 meeting.

  • Current leadership plans to rotate service positions.

  • Katy F. offered to assist the incoming chair during the transition and support the committee’s Service Expo booth.

Additional Follow-Up

  • Hugh will coordinate with Mark regarding participation in Code for Recovery meetings.

  • Greg will work with Mary on improving the Google Groups email workflow.

  • Mark plans to reconnect with Jeannette regarding the Unity spreadsheet and related tracking updates.

Closing

  • Members shared a brief fellowship before closing.

  • The meeting adjourned with the Responsibility Statement.

 

Prepared by Jeannette B


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