February 2022 IG Key Points

1. New 16-Week Step Study begins on Wednesday, February 23rd from 7 - 8:30 PM! Sign-up begins February 10th via Remind text.
2. Our Workshop Topics for our 2022 priorities are: Nurturing Newcomers (Defining Abstinence; Finding and Working with a Sponsor; Honesty, Open-Mindedness and Willingness) and Outreach to Diverse Communities (Encouraging and Welcoming Diversity; Acceptance and Appreciation of All Differences)
3. OA Unity Day is Sunday, February 27th. This day celebrates the strength of the Fellowship worldwide. We hold virtual hands at 2:30 p.m. ET.
4. Newcomer orientation is Thursday, March 31st from 7pm-8pm ET.  Newcomers and experienced fellows alike are welcome. Please email Cathy C. at clcprogram14@gmail.com with the newcomer’s name and contact info. Experienced fellows can give service by attending and sharing your experience, strength and hope. RSVP to Cathy C.  Meeting ID: 822 2374 9762 Passcode: 121212 Phone Access: 1 (646) 558-8656.
5. Nurture Newcomers with an OA Newcomer Pamphlet! WUIG would be glad to mail newcomers a brochure about OA called “Where Do I Start?” To receive a copy, e-mail the newcomer´s address to rzeebean@gmail.com or text 914-329-1126. WUIG would also appreciate information about how the newcomer learned about OA.
   
6. Transformation is the theme for our next issue of Serenity Times, Westchester United IG's quarterly newsletter. Share anecdotes on how your life has changed through OA.  Email your submission to Diane T at wuignewsletter@gmail.com.

---

Click this link to view the list of WUIG virtual, hybrid and in-person meetings and links to workshops and meetings in other areas. You can also find a collection of our online meeting formats.
WUIG Text Messages:

• If you’d like to receive text updates about events, meeting closures, etc., text @OAWUIG to 81010.
• To stop receiving WUIG texts reply @LEAVE to the number you are receiving messages from.

Sponsorship:
Need a sponsor? Are you an available sponsor? Please email Barb, coordinator of the Sponsor Bank, at servicewuig@gmail.com.  
Newcomers:
Newcomers in your meeting? Welcome them with an OA newcomer pamphlet Where Do I Start? Everything a Newcomer Needs to Know. Email the newcomer’s name and physical address to Roberta at  rzeebean@gmail.com and she will mail one to them.