June 2016 - Los Angeles Intergroup of Overeaters Anonymous

June 2016
CALENDAR
EVENTS
LAIG Delegates Meeting
Sat., June 18, 11:00 AM - 12:30pm
Veterans Memorial Complex
4117 Overland Ave.,
Culver City, CA 90230
Kaizuka Room
OA Region 2 Convention
June 24 – 26, 2016
Crowne Plaza
777 Bellew Drive
Milpitas, CA 95035
Contact:r2convention@oar2.org
Fourth of July in the Park
Monday, July 4, 9 – 11am
Cheviot Hills Park
2551 Motor Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
A Night of Compulsive Comedy
Sat., July 30th, 7:30PM 9:30PM
Veteran’s Park, Multi-Purpose Room
4117 Overland Ave.
Culver City, CA 90230
2016 OA World Service Convention
Recovery: The Trail to Freedom!
September 1–4, 2016
Boston Marriott Copley Place,
Boston, MA
Contact: conventioninfo@oa.org
A Day with Big Book Dieting
vs.Real RecoveryOne-Day Retreat
Sat, Sept 10, 2016, 8am – 6:30pm
Mary & Joseph Retreat Center
5300 Crest Road
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Register at: oaretreat.oalaig.org
Save the Date:
OA 2017 Birthday Party
Theme: “Language of the Heart”
January 13 - 15, 2017
LAX Hilton
Contact: Susan G. at
bdp@oalaig.org for more
information, or to volunteer.
L.A. INTERGROUP MEETING DIRECTORY
Attention Secretaries: If your meeting information or positions has changed, please submit the changes using the printable or
online form. Both can be accessed at www.oalaig.org/our-intergroup/intergroup-forms.html (“Meeting Information Sheet” or
“Submit meeting changes”). You only need to submit one or the other - please do not submit both.
TIME CITY
MEETING NAME AND LOCATION
CONTACT INFO
CODE
MONDAY
7:30-8:30a
10:00-11:00a
12:15-1:00p
12:30-1:30p
6:00-7:00p
6:30-7:30p
7:00-8:00p
7:30-8:45p
Santa Monica
Santa Monica
Los Angeles
West Hollywood
Los Feliz
Westwood
Santa Monica
Santa Monica
Big Book, Church in Ocean Park, 235 Hill St.
For Today, The Cottage, 1260 18th St. @ Ariz., enter at garden gate
City Hall Meeting, 200 N. Spring St, enter at Main St., Security Bldg., Rm 223
Midday Big Book Study, St. Thomas Church, 7501 Hollywood Blvd.
Focus on Abstinence, Mt. Hollywood U.C.C., 4607 Prospect Ave.
Our Voices of Recovery, Westwd Hills Congregational Church, 1989 Westwood Blvd.
Monday Night Gratitude, Beth Shir Shalom, 1827 California Ave.
Women’s Sexuality &Relationships, Mt. Olive Church 14th and Ocean Park
Trish 310.990.4951
Vivian 323.793.8051
Kim 213.839.7978
Ryan917.225.4446
Jack 781.507.5886
Ruth 626.232.3580
Hope 310.347.5473
Julia S.310.383.4699
B,CC,P,SP
CC,LI,SP
FA,LI,P,WC
B,P,SS
CC,P,SP
LI,P,WR
CC,LI,P,SP
CC,P,SP,W
Hollywood
Los Angeles
Santa Monica
Los Angeles
Los Feliz
Santa Monica
Culver City
Los Angeles
Santa Monica
Wheel of Recovery, St. Thomas Church, 7501 Hollywood Blvd
No Day But Today, Women For Sobriety Center, 1422 S. Wilton Place
Step Study, The Cottage, 1260 18th Street, enter through garden gate
Spanish-speaking, Iglesia Santa Ceclia, 4230 S. Normandie Ave., rear bungalow
Turn Over Your Day, Mt. Hollywood U.C.C., 4607 Prospect Ave.
Big Book Study, Forbes Hall 4, 1721 Arizona Ave., upstairs, end of hall
100 Pounders/Newcomers, Veterans Bldg., 4117 Overland Ave., Rm C
One; Two; Three 6404 Wilshire Blvd Suite 710 (Does not meet 1st Tuesday of Month)
Women In Recovery, The Cottage, 1260 18th St., enter at garden gate
Tony 310.424.8547
Diane G. 714.376.7245
Johanna 310.770.7909
Linda B. 213.713.1408
Suzan 646.283.0501
Aaron E. 310.497.4064
Teri 310.918.6367
Roberta 516.316.2875
Jessica 310.463.9677
CC,F,LI,P,Q,SP
LI,SP,CC,P
P,SS,T
P, ESP, B
CC,P,SP
B,P,SP
100,CC,LI,NC,P,SP,WC
SS
A/B,CC,P,SP,W
Santa Monica
Venice
West Hollywood
West Hollywood
Culver City
Los Angeles
Santa Monica
Inglewood
Westwood
West Los Angeles
Westwood
Step Study, Church in Ocean Park, 235 Hill St.
Cow’s End 12 & 12, The Cow’s End, 34 Washington Blvd.
Spiritual Awakening, 8000 W. Sunset Blvd., Community Rm 1
One Day At a Time, St. Thomas Church, 7501 Hollywood Blvd. at Gardner
Wonders of 12 & 12, Veterans Bldg., 4117 Overland Ave., Uruapan Rm.
Artists in Abstinence, Van Ness House, 1919 N. Beachwood Drive
OA Twelve & Twelve Study, The Cottage, 1260 18th St., enter at garden gate
Get Real on the Hill, 1st Presby. Church, 521 E. Queen St., 1stFl, Rm. 1
Tool Time Men’s Meeting, United Methodist, 10497 Wilshire Blvd., Rm. 109
The Living Room, Palms Park, 2950 Overland Ave.
Young persons’ meeting St. Albans Episcopal Church, 580 Hilgard, near UCLA
Rita 310.396.9056
Valerie. 424.652.0459
Cindy213.929.0627
Christina 310.488.0967
Esther 310.641.5464
Michael A.323.599.0601
Rachelle M. 818.262.8075
Bernice A. 323.759.7610
Steve H. 310.621.9527
Deanna 310.686.7778
Kelli 323.578.3326
SS
SS
B,P,SP,WC
P,SS,WC
SS, T, WC, SP, P
CC,LI,P,SP,WC
SS,T
CC,P,RF,SP
B,M,P,SP
CC,LI,NC,P,Q,SP,WC
P, Q, SP, WC, Y
Venice
Hollywood
Santa Monica
Huntington Park
Santa Monica
Los Angeles
Hollywood
Downtown L.A.
Westchester
Recovery Renewal Meditation, The Cow’s End, 34 Washington Blvd.
Valerie P. 424.652.0459
RR
Write Thinking, St. Thomas Church, 7501 Hollywood Blvd. at Gardner
Sascha 213.268.1886
CC,P,WC,WR
There Is a Solution, The Cottage, 1260 18th St., enter at garden gate
Courtney S. 310.452.6870 FA,P,SP
Connect with HP in HP, Huntington Park Library, 6518 Miles Ave.
Fred 323.569.6230
B,SP,WR
Living In The Solution, Friends Church, 1440 Harvard Street (Parking in Rear)
Erin 323.251.5868
CC,LI,P,SP,WC
Thursdays at Village Green, Clubhouse, Fireside Room, 5300 Rodeo Rd, LA 90016 Devorah 310.592.2004
B, SP, WR
Women’s Sexuality/Body Issues, The Village, 1125 N. McCadden Pl., Rm.134
Ainslie F.310-401-3039
CC,LI,P,W,WC
Los Angeles Downtown Meeting, Share!, 425 S. Broadway, 2nd floor
Victor 323.270.4369
P,SP
100 Pounders, United Methodist Church, 8065 Emerson Ave.
Deanna 310.749.8055
100,CC,F,P,SP
Santa Monica
Venice
West Hollywood
Culver City
Los Feliz
Santa Monica
Los Angeles
The Dawn Patrol, Church In Ocean Park, 235 Hill St.
Book Study, The Cow’s End, 34 Washington Blvd.
Friday Meeting, St. Thomas Church, 7501 Hollywood Blvd. at Gardner
T.G.I.F. In Recovery, Veterans Memorial Bldg, 4117 Overland BlvdRm C
Living Abstinently, Hollywood Lutheran Church, 1733 N. New Hampshire Ave.
Friday Night at Forbes, The Cottage, 1260 18th St., enter at garden gate
St. Brigids Meeting, St. Brigids School, 1755 W. 52nd St. (52nd and Western)
Courtney S. 310.452.6870
Frank F. 310.890.1335
Mary Pat 323.871.2370
Lew S. 310.390.4022
Albert 323.365.1491
Denise 310.569.6855
Anita 323.320.2052
CC,P,SP,WC
P,SP
SS
CC,P,SP
P,RF,SP,WC
F,P,Q,SP,WC
CC,F,LI,P,RF,SP,WC,Y
Beverly Hills
Silverlake
Westchester
Santa Monica
West Los Angeles
Culver City
Brentwood
Kitchen Sink, Temple Emanuel, 8844 Burton Way, near Robertson Blvd.
A Plan of Eating, Silverlake Community Church, 2930 Hyperion Avenue
Gentle Recovery/Newcomers Welcome, Holy Nativity Church, 6700 W. 83rd St.
Our Bottom Line, Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 1343 Ocean Park Blvd. (rm off prkg lot)
Step Study, 11166 Ohio Ave.
Appetite For Willingness, 4117 Overland Avenue, Teen Center Room 1
Light a Candle, Presbyterian Church, 12000 San Vicente, Rm 219
John K. 310.559.6159
Olivia P. 618.534.2900
Terry B. 310.962.9631
Renee H. 213.422.7151
Francine 310 477-5417
Kali 917.860.5796
Mickey B. 949.933.1875
Q,SP
Q,SP
P,RR,WR
FA,P,SS
LI,P,SP,SS
B,F,LI,P,WC
CC,Q,SP
OA Twelve Step Study, Veterans Memorial Bldg, 4117 Overland AveRm B
Big Book Study, Joslyn Park, 633 Kensington Road
Newcomers Meeting, 471 South Roxbury Drive; End of hall lounge
Serenity Sunday, 471 S. Roxbury Drive, Roxbury Park CmtyCtr; Multipurpose Room A
One Step At a Time, Beverly Connection, 100 N. La Cienega Blvd., Community Room
Courage to Change, West Hollywood Recovery Center, 626 N. Robertson Blvd.
Sunday in the Garden, 1139 Lincoln Blvd., enter back alley
Sunday Evening Surrender, Culver City UMC, 4464 Sepulveda, Rm. 7
Commitment to Recovery, Grace Lutheran Church, 4427 Overland Ave.
Women’s Spiritual Solution, The Cottage, 1260 18th St., enter at garden gate
Nancy G. 310.390.5001
Francine 310.477.5417
Ellie G. 818.207.5214
Ziva 310.717.9813
Cat C. 617-851-3827
Melat. 323.513.7218
Sherry 310.383.7852
Terry 310.313.2356
Roy L. 310.453.9913
Emily 646.246.0396
B,SS
B,LI,P,SP,WC
NC,Q,SP,WC
CC,F,LI,P,SP,WC,
CC,P,SP,W
A/B,CC,P,SP
LI
LI,NC,P,WC,WR, H
CC,LI,NC,P,SP
CC,P,Q,SP,W
TUESDAY
12:30-1:45p
12:30-1:30p
1:00-2:00p
6:00 – 7:00p
6:30-7:30p
6:30-7:30p
7:00-8:30p
7:00-8:00p
8:00-9:00p
WEDNESDAY
7:30-8:30a
7:30-8:30a
7:30-8:30a
12:30-1:30p
1:00-2:00p
6:30-8:00p
6:45-7:45p
7:00-8:30p
7:00-8:00p
7:30-8:30p
8:00 – 9:00p
THURSDAY
7:30-8:30a
1:00-2:00p
1:00-2:00p
3:00-4:00p
6:30-7:30p
6:30 – 7:30
7:00-8:00p
7:15-8:00p
7:30-9:00p
FRIDAY
7:30-8:30a
7:30-8:30a
12:30-1:30p
1:00-2:00p
6:00-7:00p
6:45-7:45p
7:00-8:30p
SATURDAY
8:45-9:45a
9:00-10:00a
9:00-10:00a
9:30-10:30a
10:30-11:30a
12:00-1:00p
5:30-6:30p
SUNDAY
9:00-10:00a Culver City
9:00-10:00a Santa Monica
10:00-10:20a Beverly Hills
10:30a-12:00p Beverly Hills
10:30a-12:00p West Hollywood
12:00-1:00p West Hollywood
4:30-5:30p
Santa Monica
5:00-6:00p
Culver City
7:00-8:00p
Culver City
7:00-8:00p
Santa Monica
*Secretaries: To be sure your meeting remains listed above, always include a Contact Person and phone number on your Meeting Change Form. Thanks.
Delegates’ Corner
“What Service Means to Me”
Yesterday I raised my hand to do service at a meeting. But I'm
getting ahead of myself. Approximately 6 weeks ago when I
was struggling with food, still going to meetings but feeling
disconnected, I realized I had no service commitments. I knew
that being of service, that reaching out to help a meeting, that
raising my hand to say my name is Arline and I will take that
service position would draw be back in from the sidelines.
According to the 7th Tradition, every OA
group ought to be fully self-supporting,
declining outside contributions.
LAIG CASH FLOW REPORT
Los Angeles Overeaters Anonymous Treasury Report
February 2016
Ordinary Income/Expense
Income
Birthday Party Donation 726.94
Part of my thinking was that I'd been around for a while so let
the new people be of service. I realized I was making it a them
and me program. It is a we program. We are waiting for you to
join us and be of service.
~Arline B.
Special Service Opportunity:
Volunteers for the OA Office
Do you have administrative experience? Solid computer
skills? Are you handy with Quickbooks? If so, the OA
office could be the place for you! See the OA office hours
listed on the front of the 12th Stepper, and please contact us if
you’re able to lend a hand. Email chair@oalaig.org.
Reach Out
World Service Office Region 2
Inland Empire
505.891.2664
www.oar2.org951.715.2080
www.oa.orgwww.go2oa.org
Orange County
714.953.0900
www.oaoci.org
San Fernando Valley
818.888.4776
www.oasfvalley.org
South Bay
San Diego
562.493.9030 or 310.802.4066
619.521.2538
www.oasouthbay.orgwww.oasandiego.org
San Gabriel Valley
Foothill (Pasadena Area)
626.335.3355
626.568.7511
www.sgvie.oar2.orgwww.oafoothill.org
RECOVERY LINE VOLUNTEERS
Whether you are struggling in the middle of the night,
living in a remote location or just need a program boost, volunteers
fromour Recovery Line will remind you that you are not alone.
Annie C. 909.356.7901 - 6p-12a
Betty D. 323.566.7140 - 8a-8p
Charlotte 310.275.9846 - 7a-11a
Susan 818.222.4164 - 9a-10p
Royce K.310.824.0601 - 10a-10p
Mary P. 818.848.2994 - anytime
Terry714.531.6904 - 9a-9p
Robin T. 323.496.4345 - anytime
TO VOLUNTEER FOR THE RECOVERY LINE, PLEASE CALL THE LOS
ANGELES INTERGROUP OFFICE AT 323.653.7652
MEETING CODES
A/B – Anorexic/Bulimic Focus P – Pitch WC – Wheelchair Access
B – Book Study Q – Questions for Speaker NC – Newcomer
CC – Chips & Candles given RF – Rotating Format
ESP – En EspañolRR – Recovery from RelapseLI – Literature available
F – Fellowship Before/After SP– Speaker WR – Writing Meeting
FA – Food allowed SS – Step Study 100 – 100 Pounder Focus
G – Gay Men’s Focus T – Traditions Focus
H – HOW Focus W – Women’s MeetingM – Men’s Meeting
L – Lesbian Focus Y – Young People (30 or under)
Everyone is welcome to attend any meeting listed in this directory. All
special-emphasis format listings are only for the convenience of the
fellowship. It is suggested to call the Contact Person listed prior to
attending for the first time to verify time and location.
Income
7th Traditon 2163.31
Delegates Donation 63.16
Donations- Individual 182.00
Literature 59.16
Office Meeting Room 105.00
R-2 Conference 36.78
Speaker Bureau 425.00
SYIG 43.00
WSO Donation 110.34
Total Income 3187.75
Total Income 3914.69
Expense
Operations
Bank Service Fees 12.00
Computer
Website Maintenance 26.25
Total Computer 26.25
Insurance
Worker's Compensation 109.00
Total Insurance 109.00
Internet 79.95
Parking 127.50
Paypal Online Processing Fee 61.65
Payroll Expenses
Employer Payroll Exp 2014/2015 105.01
Gross Wages 1400.08
Payroll (ADP) 147.70
Payroll Fee 77.94
Total Payroll Expenses 1730.73
Postage, Mailing Service 53.70
Printing & Copying
12 Stepper 396.39
Total Printing & Copying 396.39
Professional Fees
Legal Fees 1934.46
Total Professional Fees 1934.46
Rent 798.25
Telephone, Telecommunications 63.41
Travel and Meetings
R2 Conference
Conference, Convention, Meeting 60.00
Total R2 Conference 60.00
WSO
Conference 238.00
Total WSO 238.00
Total Travel and Meetings 298.00
Total Operations 5691.29
Total Expense 5691.29
Meeting Donations:
7th Tradition Meeting
Donations
Sun:7PM Commitment to
Recovery 7th Tradition 220.67
Thur:730 PM 100 Pounders 7th
Tradition 20.00
Fri:730 AM The Dawn Patrol 7th
Tradition 48.48
Sat:530 PM Light A Candle 7th
Tradition 157.75
Sun:9 AM Big Book Study 7th
Tradition 130.35
Sat:845 AM Kitchen Sink 7th
Tradition 147.95
Unknown 7th Tradition 204.40
Tuesday:7 PM 100
Pounders/Newcomers Welcome
7th Tradition 44.00
Sun:9 AM Big Book Study 7th
Tradition 142.78
Sun:9 AM Big Book Study 7th
Tradition 244.00
Thur:730 PM 100 Pounders 7th
Tradition 78.96
Fri:730 AM The Dawn Patrol 7th
Tradition 82.20
Mon:10 AM For Today 7th
Tradition 30.87
Mon:10 AM For Today 7th
Tradition 13.50
Sat:1030 AM Step Study 7th
Tradition 45.00
Unknown 7th Tradition 75.00
Mon:730 AM Big Book 7th
Tradition 47.40
Sat:530 PM Light A Candle 7th
Tradition 206.40
Unknown 7th Tradition 154.20
Unknown 7th Tradition: Return
... -75.00
Mon:1230 PM Midday Big Book
Study 7th Tradition 98.40
Tuesday:7 PM 100
Pounders/Newcomers Welcome
7th Tradition 46.00
Total 7th Tradition 2,163.31
SYIG Meeting Donation
Fri:730 AM The Dawn Patrol
6.00
Sat:930 Am Our Bottom Line
SYIG Donation 11.00
Mon:730 AM Big Book SYIG
Donation 9.00
Sat:530 PM Light A Candle
SYIG Donation 17.00
Total SYIG Meeting Donation
43.00
TOTAL 2,206.31
Net Ordinary Income (1776.60)
Net Income (1776.60)
Net Income w/BDP monthly contribution:
$1,023.40*
*BDP monthly contribution is $2800
Make checks payable to and send donations to:
Overeaters Anonymous, LA Intergroup, 6404 Wilshire Blvd Suite 710,
Los Angeles,.CA 90048. A $3 meeting donation is suggested.
Candle Corner – Celebrating Abstinence
CONTACT OALAIG
Overeaters Anonymous
LOS ANGELES INTERGROUP
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Next Board Meeting:June 7,
7:00 PM
ROBERTA L., Chair
516.316.2875, chair@oalaig.org
JOANIE M., Vice Chair
310 502-1885,
vicechair@oalaig.org
CAROLINE H., Secretary
secretary@oalaig.org
BILL W., Treasurer
310.492.5998,
treasurer@oalaig.org
SUSAN G., 2017 Birthday
Party bdp@oalaig.org
DEANNA J., Communications
communications@oalaig.org
310.686.7778
JOE M., Public Outreach
818.720.8263,
outreach@oalaig.org
TERRI R., Special Events
events@oalaig.org
KATHLEEN F., Workshops &
Fellowship
workshops@oalaig.org
CARLA M., Young Persons
yp@oalaig.org
Karol S., 17 years
Deanna J., 3 years
Victor S., 21 years
Terri R., 3 years
Deva A., 21 years
Julia B., 13 years
Jerry B., 22 years
Audrey P., 23 years
6404 Wilshire Blvd Suite 710
Los Angeles CA 90048
Phone: 323.653.7652
Fax: 323.653.7436
Email:
laintergroup@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.oalaig.org
Please call before visiting.
OPEN:
Tue &Wed: 11:30 AM - 2:30
PM
Thu: 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
1st& 3rd Sat of month: 11:00
AM - 1:00 PM
CLOSED:
Mon, Fri, Sun & Major
Holidays
Alexis H., 2 years
After your birthday, please send your first name, last initial
and number of years to candles@oalaig.org.
MEETING SPOTLIGHT: EVERYTHING BUT THE…
KITCHEN SINK!
Start your weekend off right with a piping hot bowl of
recovery at one of L.A.’s oldest meetings – Kitchen Sink.
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Saturday Mornings from 8:45-9:45 am
Temple Emanuel, 8844 Burton Way, near Robertson Blvd. in Beverly Hills.
Meeting Features Speaker & Opportunity to Ask Questions & Find a Sponsor
Contact John K. at 310.559.6159 should you need more information.
If your meeting information has changed, please submit the changes using the printable or online form.
Both can be accessed at www.oalaig.org/our-intergroup/intergroup-forms.html (“Meeting Information
Sheet” or “Submit meeting changes”). You only need to submit one or the other - please do not submit
both.
New Meeting in the Crenshaw area!
Thursdays at Village Green
Village Green Clubhouse, Fireside Room
5300 Rodeo Rd, LA 90016
Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30pm
Big Book Study/Speaker/Writing - Alternating
format
Conatct Devorah: 310.592.2004
Or Cari: 323.578.4373
Meeting Time Change:
The Living Room Meeting on Wednesday has
been shortened and is now 7:30 to 8:30. It’s
located in Palms Park, 2950 Overland Ave.
Public Outreach: Your Help Needed!
Calling all medical professionals or those with
connections to same. Do you know of an addiction
studies program that would like to have an OA
panel at their facility? If so get in contact with me,
Joe M., and email me at outreach@oalaig.org or
call/text me at (818) 720-8263. You don't need to
be directly involved, just send me their info and
I'll contact them. Thank you
Podcasts: To download an OA speaker
podcast, go to www.oalaig.org and click
Speakers/Podcasts. For 24-hour meeting
information, call 323.653.7499.
JUST FOR LAUGHS!
(A dose of humor to fight the disease)
Top 5 Fictional Characters Who Could
REALLY use Program
1. Inigo Montoya from “The Princess Bride”.
Anyone who spends his entire life in the
revenge business needs to do some serious 4th
step work. Can you say “resentments?”
2. The witch from Hansel and Gretel. Sure,
she gave up flour and sugar, but she couldn’t
say no to some tasty twins. Just goes to show
that some of us can literally binge on anything!
3. Santa Claus: Ol’ St. Nick may come off jolly
and altruistic, but deep down, he knows he
does it all for that stale plate of cookies that’s
been sitting out since bedtime. A true
compulsive eater.
4. Darth Vader: Talk about an egotistical, wants
to be his own [and everyone else’s] Higher
Power maniac, who went self-will-run-rioting all
over the galaxy.
5. The Incredible Hulk: If ever there was a guy
who needs to learn to meditate. Dude – get a
grip on Step 11 and you’ll save yourself sooo
much money in new pants . . . which you can
then place in the 7th tradition basket. ;-)
Honorable mention: Cookie Monster, The Hamburgler,
Wimpy [Popeye’s broke, beef-addicted buddy].
~Deanna J.~ Deanna J.