ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

Scroll down to view posts of AA-related news from the National Capital Region and beyond. Listed from the most recent. If you have an announcement to post, please email info@ottawaaa.org.

Canadathon Schedule (Jul 1)

The Canadathon is an AA Canada Day event with Al-Anon participation. The event will be held on July 1 at McNabb Community Centre and Park (180 Percy Street) from 10:00 am until midnight. 7th tradition. Rain or shine!

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We are pleased to announce two speakers in service to our fellowship from across Canada. Scott H., from British Columbia, the current Canadian Regional AA Trustee-at-Large, and Lynda B., from Quebec, a current director of AA Grapevine.

There will also be all day discussion meetings in both French and English, AA Olympics for children and adults, a BBQ and potluck, an ice cream social, live music and dance, plus fun and fellowship!

Please note the outdoor BBQ and Ice Cream Social will have a nominal charge to help cover costs. 

WAYS YOU AND YOUR GROUP CAN HELP!

Volunteer
Join us at Canadathon committee meetings held on Sundays from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Bronson Centre (Room 221). Upcoming dates are April 23, May 21, June 11 and June 25. You can also sign up to volunteer by emailing canadathon@ottawaaa.org. A committee member will contact you!

Food Donations
The Canadathon needs food donations for our picnic in the park. Vegetable and fruit platers, sandwiches, salads, pickles and cheese, pies and deserts. PLEASE NO BBQ ITEMS. Picnic is from noon until supplies last. We expect many visitors from out of town, so your support is appreciated! Let us know what you are bringing by emailing us!

Group Contributions
There is no cost to attend the Canadathon, which is supported by 7th tradition and group contributions to cover expenses related to the rental of McNabb Comunity Centre and Park, insurance, equipment rental and supplies. All excess funds from this event will be returned to the AA felowship via contributions to Ottawa Area Intergroup and local districts.

Group contributions towards this event are appreciated. Cheques made out to “Canadathon” may be dropped of at the Intergroup Office or mailed to:
Canadathon, c/o Otawa Area Intergroup , 211 Bronson Avenue, Otawa, ON K1R 6H5

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For more information, email canadathon@ottawaaa.org or visit http://www.canadathon.ca.

Our Primary Purpose (Jun 2017)

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PLEASE NOTE: Printed colour copies are available at Intergroup Office as of Wednesday, June 21 while supplies last

Inside the June issue:

  • Meditation and Good Decisions
  • Meditation and My Recovery
  • How to Meditate
  • Archives Corner, Alkathon
  • Thoughts on Mindfulness
  • Conscious Contact
  • Artwork by Lisa K.
  • Feeling Safe in the Rooms of AA
  • Listening
  • Intergroup Website Survey
  • Canadathon Schedule (Jul 1)
  • Click here to view archived versions of the newsletter

Our Primary Purpose (May 2017)

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PLEASE NOTE: Printed colour copies are available at Intergroup Office as of Saturday, May 13 while supplies last

Inside the May issue:

  • The Varieties of Religious Experience in AA
  • Buddhism in Recovery
  • Archives Corner, Shhh!
  • Finding Faith
  • An Agnostic in AA
  • Some Thoughts on God
  • Maya Angelou
  • Letter from Carl Jung
  • Intergroup Office Renovations
  • Intergroup Website Survey
  • Vanier Roundup (June 3)
  • Founders’ Day Ottawa (June 10)
  • Canadathon: How You and Your Group Can Help (July 1)
  • Group News, Service Calendar, Upcoming Events, Anniversaries and More…

Ottawa Area Intergroup Website Survey

Ottawa Area Intergroup has formed an ad-hoc website committee to review and refresh www.ottawaaa.org. As part of this process, we are requesting feedback from our local fellowship.

As a member of Alcoholics Anonymous, your input is important. Please visit http://survey.ottawaaa.org to complete our survey of 12 questions to help guide our committee in meeting the needs of our members and those seeking our help.

ICYPAA (Aug 17-20)

The 59th annual International Convention of Young People in AA (ICYPAA) will be held between August 17-20 at the Hilton Chicago (720 South Michigan Avenue) in Chicago, Illinois. This year’s theme is “Limitless Expansion“.

For more information, or to register, please visit http://59th.icypaa.org.

 

Revised Literature Price List (Jun 2016)

Click here to download revised Literature Price List for June 2016. Changes include a reduction in the price of Meeting Lists (ML-1) to $0.25 and Newcomers Packages (NC-01) to $1.25.

A limited series of popular titles from the A.A. Grapevine are also now available at Ottawa Area Intergroup Office.

New Insurance Program for AA Groups

Ottawa Area Intergroup has been successful in negotiating a Group Insurance Program for AA Groups which are part of Ottawa Area Intergroup, and we are off to a good start. Several Groups have already signed up and have saved significant money, which can now be used for other things, such as increasing donations to other levels of AA!

Many churches and other facilities require that a group provide proof of insurance coverage in order to hold their meetings.

Some facilities may offer to add your group as an additional insured on their policy in return for a fee. If this is the case, request a certificate showing that they have done so. But be aware that even if you have been provided coverage this way, it is not portable (if you move your meeting to another location, you can’t take it with you).

Coverage under this Ottawa Area Intergroup Program is fully portable, and belongs to the individual group.

The Annual Premium FOR $1,000,000 is $50. Coverage provided is as follows:

Commercial General Liability, including: Deductible Limit
1. Bodily Injury & Property Damage $1,000 $1,000,000 per occurrence/ $1,000,000 aggregate limit
2. Personal Injury $1,000,000
3. Medical Expenses $10,000
4. Tenants Legal Liability $1,000 $500,000

The Annual Premium for $2,000,000 is $100.

8% Provincial Sales Tax applies, so the payment for $1,000,000 if $54 and for $2,000,000 is $108.

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COVERAGE DOES NOT BEGIN UNTIL PAYMENT AND APPLICATION HAVE BEEN RECEIVED BY THE INSURER. PLEASE RETURN THE APPLICATION FILLED OUT WITH YOUR CHEQUE, PAYABLE TO THE CO-OPERATORS GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, TO:

Ottawa Area Intergroup
211 Bronson Avenue, Suite # 108
Ottawa, Ontario
K1R 6H5