OIAA IGR Forum 27 January 2024

This is the archive page for the 27 January IGR Forum.

Thanks for your participation! Let us know what other types of topics would be of interest to you as an IGR. At the bottom of this page you will find all of the links that were placed in the chat during the IGR Forum.

The topic for your input at this Forum is “Building Fellowship in your online group“. Quoting our Big Book: “…the fellowship in Alcoholics Anonymous. There you will find release from care, boredom, and worry.” (p52) What does your online group do to build fellowship?

Email igr.forum@aa-intergroup.org with your “Ask It Basket Questions,” topics of interest or suggestions for the IGR Forum. The “ask it basket” is an opportunity to submit questions or topics that can be discussed during the IGR Forum. The “ask it basket” provides ways to seek guidance, share concerns or discuss topics of interest. Your questions can be submitted anonymously if you choose. Please note anonymous if you wish to remain anonymous, or include your name, position and group. Sharing experience, strength and hope is the purpose of this forum.

Email igrworkshops@aa-intergroup.org if you would like to be a part of the planning committee. All members are welcome to participate.

AGENDA

Video “What is an IGR”	Nona C, Vice Chair
Opening	Nona C, Vice Chair
Spotlight on Communications Committee	Lesliee Communications Chair
Questions / Sharing
Presentation: Building Fellowship in your Group	Rachel S Eastern Connecticut Sober Friends Group
Sharing Session Ask-It-Basket – Questions and Comments
Slogan Contest	Lesliee Communications Chair

Information placed in the IGR Forum chat.

OIAA Mission Statement:
OIAA was established to list meetings and provide an online platform to support online groups Internationally. OIAA is here to aid your group in our common purpose of carrying the AA message to the alcoholic who still suffers.

Introduction:

Vice Chair Email
- vice.chair@aa-intergroup.org
Assemblies
Forums
Ask It Basket Questions
- IGR.forum@aa-intergroup-org
IGR Hotlist
igr.forum@aa-intergroup.org Email with your “Ask It Basket Questions,” topics of interest or suggestions for the IGR Forum. Sharing experience, strength and hope is the purpose of this forum.
igrworkshops@aa-intergroup.org Email if you would like to be a part of the planning committee. All members are welcome to participate.

Spotlight on Communications Committee:

Communication Chair email:
- communications.chair@aa-intergroup.org
Communications Committee
OIAA YouTube channel
What is the role of an IGR – video
What is OIAA – video
Communications Committee meets on the third Sunday of each month.
10:15am PT / 1:15pm ET / 6:15pm London
ID: 827 1812 3646 Code: OIAA

More Video Resources for IGRs:

OIAA Announcements:

The guidelines workshops info will be posted on the Workshops & Events page.
- The Guidelines are on the website.
- Board Page
Our next OIAA Assembly will be on March 16^th
Our next IGR Forum will be on the 4th Saturday of April, 4/27.
Convention Committee Chair email
- convention.chair@aa-intergroup.org
- 2025 OIAA International convention committee for hospitality suite in Vancouver.
- 2025 A.A. International Convention Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
- Convention Committee meets on the third Sunday of each month
  12:00 pm ET
  ID: 896 6153 1454 Code: Convention
The Public Information Committees (PIC) is looking for volunteers.
- Contact Mary M, the PIC chair, at: pic.chair@aa-intergroup.org
TechSteppers Quarterly Safety Workshop – February 3
With votes from over 200 members, we are proud to announce our new slogan: “OIAA: Your Online Lifeline”