Category: News and events

NEW YEAR’S DAY 24hr MARATHON MEETING Noon, January 1, 2021

Debtors Anonymous Around the World in 24 Hours New Year’s Day Meeting January is International Outreach Month.

The marathon kicks off in New Zealand at 12 noon there time, which is 11PM on New Year’s Eve in the UK, so a perfect time for anyone needing something to do for New Year in lock down.

January 1, 2021 Join us on ZOOM for a marathon meeting of Experience, Strength and Hope

Click link for up-to-date Zoom I.D. and Passcode information for each time zone

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Sponsored by the WSC International Committee

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UK based DA members needed for Asia Pacific DA convention

The Asia Pacific DA convention is being held online on 3rd and 4th October 2020.

They are looking for UK based DA members to host two meetings, one on Saturday and Sunday.

Timeslots are 7:30 -9am our time on both days and the topic for the meetings are Service/ Traditions. 

They are looking for at least two people for each meeting (host secretary and speaker).

Anyone involved will gain free entry to the convention.

If you are interested in being a part of this, contact Faith Agugu on +61 424 643 068 WhatsApp.

Thank you

Jerrold Mundis’ Memorial

There will be a Zoom based memorial meeting for Jerrold Mundis, a valued member of the DA fellowship tomorrow (Sunday 19th April) at 3pm New York time (8pm UK time)

Go to the Zoom website https://zoom.us/ to join, click ‘Join a Meeting’ and enter these details:-
Meeting ID: 674 745 710
Password 122973

Overcoming Fears In Business: Three Members Share Their Journeys in BDA

Sunday, April 5, 2019
2:00-3:30 PM EST
7:00-8:30 PM GMT

Three speakers will discuss their experience, strength, and hope in BDA.

They will share their journey from debting to solvency and how recovery transformed their lives and businesses.

After the speaker presentations, callers will be given the opportunity to participate in timed shares. Caller shares will not be recorded. 

 USA & CANADA CALL-IN NUMBER
+1. 605.472.5540 
access code: 617093# 

For international numbers and online access,  visit 
debtorsanonymous.org/call-in-access  

For recordings of Fellowship-wide calls (when made available),  visit
debtorsanonymous.org/fellowship-services/fellowship-podcasts    

Please click HERE for a downloadable copy of the flyer.    

PLEASE SHARE THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WITH YOUR MEETINGS

Hot off the press, get the latest DA news!

Please share this summary from the DA Focus with your meetings.

Full Story here https://debtorsanonymous.org/download/da-focus-february-2020/?wpdmdl=105858

1. The new D.A. website is now live! Improvements include a new design with high contrast text, our own coding rather than proprietary coding, navigation menus at the top rather than to the left, and an improved meeting search!www.debtorsanonymous.org

2. Mark your calendar! Saturday, April 25, 2020, is the inaugural Promise Six Day of Debtors Anonymous. Meetings and Intergroups are encouraged to come up with simple fellowship activities like shared meals, hikes, or outings for members to break out of isolation and celebrate connection in observance of our Sixth Promise.

3. Consider serving at the World Level of D.A. as a General Service Board Trustee or recommend a member for service to one of the six positions currently open. Info available at www.debtorsanonymous.org/service

4. Fellowship-wide Calls use the U.K. call-in phone number: 0330 998 1320, then access code is 617093# International phone numbers (and online access) are available at www.debtorsanonymous.org/call-in-access. Let members know to mark their calendars for the upcoming live Fellowship-wide Calls:•

  • Thursday, February 20, 2020, from 1:30 a.m – 2:30 a.m. UK, “A 2020 Vision for Building Intergroups,” presented by the WSC Intergroup Caucus• Will be recorded, so catch up with the podcast at a time suitable to you.
  • Saturday, February 22, 2020, from 6 p.m. – 7:30p.m. UK time ”Benefits of Being a Sponsor,” presented by the WSC Resource Development Committee (RDC)•
  • Sunday, March 1, 2020, at 7 p.m. UK time, on the topic “Training for D.A. Outreach to Hospitals, Institutions, and Prisons (HIP),” presented by the HIP Committee•
  • Sunday, March 22, 2020, from 6 – 7 p.m. UK, on the topic “Ask-The-GSB: D.A. Literature, Literature Translations and Licensing,” presented by the GSB Long Range Planning Committee

5. The GSB Trustees of Debtors Anonymous hosted a Meet-the-GSB event in New York City in February 2020. You can listen to the recording at the 2019-2020 World Service Recordings section at debtorsanonymous.org/podcasts

6. Seeking D.A. members with special skills to serve in the new position of Project Contributor to assist D.A. Board Committees in specific projects for short-term commitments: www.debtorsanonymous.org/projectcontributor

7. If it fits in your spending plan, please increase your 7th Tradition contributions! www.debtorsanonymous.org/contribute

8. Let your meetings know that members may sign up to receive eNews at www.debtorsanonymous.org/enews

9. Share your story in Ways & Means—the recovery magazine of D.A.—or share an article about service in The DA Focus newsletter. Go to www.debtorsanonymous.org/share

To read the news in full, click the link

https://debtorsanonymous.org/download/da-focus-february-2020/?wpdmdl=105858

“What Does Spiritually Sustainable Earning Mean to YOU?” this Sunday 16th February at 7pm GMT on the phone

Several panelists from the DA worldwide fellowship will share their experience, strength and hope about Spiritually Sustainable Earning. Each panelist will share for five minutes. Afterwards, the discussion will open up to callers to share for two minutes each about their own thoughts about Spiritually Sustainable Earning.

“The Spiritually Sustainable Earning Caucus (SSEC) serves to support the DA Fellowship in gaining clarity around issues of earning in the DA program. Our vision is to broaden the fellowship understanding of how spiritually sustainable earning fits into DA recovery, encouraging a comprehensive and spiritual approach by working the 12 Steps and using the Tools of Debtors Anonymous.”

— MISSION STATEMENT, DA Spiritually Sustainable Earning Caucus

Phone number is 0330 998 1320, then access code is 617093#

In preparation for this call, please follow this link to read the articles in DA’s
Ways & Means newsletter, 2019 Q2, “Focus on Spiritually Sustainable Earning”
https://debtorsanonymous.org/download/1st-qtr-2019-2/?wpdmdl=2602

Annual DA Convention Saturday 2nd November

19th DA UK Convention

Saturday 2nd November 2019

Theme:  Higher Power is My Source

  • 10 am until 5.30 pm
  • £10 suggested donation
  • PRGs
  • Speakers
  • Fellowship

Location:  Central Hall, Westminster, Storey’s Gate, London SW1H 9NH

Nearest stations:  St James’s Park (District & Circle), Westminster (Jubilee) Victoria (Main line and Victoria Line)

Printable flyer for download in Powerpoint format  and in PDF format: double sided – print to flip page along short side.

Enquiries to events@debtorsanonymous.org.uk

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Debtors Anonymous 5th European Convention – Monopoli, Italy 25-27 October 2019

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25 – 27 October 2019

The European Regional Intergroup of Debtors Anonymous is happy to host the 5th Convention of the European Regional Intergroup.

The Convention Committee have located a hotel in the coastal town of Monopoli in Puglia, Southern Italy.

The lingua franca will be English, and translations will be provided (English/Italian with other languages as needed and where possible).

You can book your accommodation directly with the hotel http://www.albergodiffusomonopoli.it/

The prices for bed and breakfast accommodation per night are as follows:

€50 Single, €35 Twin, €30 Triple

Use the code ERI2019 to book your room on the hotel’s website above.

The hotel have requested that we only use their website so that they can administer our bookings. We kindly ask you not to use other online hotel booking sites.

There are other accommodation options in the town if the hotel becomes full; pensioni, hotels and apartments (including AirBnb)

More details about the convention can be found on the European website https://debtorsanonymous.eu

http://www.albergodiffusomonopoli.it

Fellowship calls for June and July

Fellowship calls are run by different World Service committees on a specific topic. There are generally speakers and time to ask questions. There is a UK number to call in and it is the same for all calls.

United Kingdom +44 330 998 1320

Access code: 617093

If you can’t make the call, they are all available as recordings here www.debtorsanonymous.org/podcasts

Ask the GSB: DA Finances

Sunday 9th June, 6pm-7pm

A chance to ask questions and get the answers from the GSB

Transformative Treasury tools

Saturday 15th June, 6pm-7pm

This call will cover both spiritual and practical tools to make treasury simple

Sponsor a Group

Sunday 23rd June, 7-8pm

Public Information

Sunday 30th June, 6pm-7pm

Intergroup needs you

We are looking for people to fill the following 2 positions:

  • European Service Representative
  • Webmaster

See information below, and attached pdfs

1. European Service Representative

The ESR will represent the UK Intergroup at the European Regional
Intergroup (ERI) and serves as a link between the Intergroups. The ESR
will generally share the UK Intergroup conscience at the ERI, however each
service representative is answerable to his or her own conscience (as it states in Concept 3) and therefore has a right of decision in each vote that takes place at the ERI meeting. The ESR may also choose to serve on a Committee within the ERI, such as Treasury, PI, Website, Translations.

Service requirements
 1 year of not incurring new debt, had at least 2 PRG’s, be actively working
the 12 steps. The term is for 3 years.

The role

  • Attend the monthly telephone European Intergroup Committee calls on a
  • Tuesday evening at 8pm. Attend annual ERI Business meetings usually held at the European Convention of D.A.
  • Attend the UK intergroup and report
  • If serving on one of the ERI Committees attend the phone calls of that committee (usually held monthly, sometimes less).

Please contact: susananonymous@yahoo.com

2. DA Webmaster

  • Organises, develops, monitors and updates the DA UK website (www.debtorsanonymous.org.uk) so that it spreads the message to the suffering under-earner and debtor
  • Modifies the website at the request of Intergroup
  • Updates the meetings list on the website in a timely manner.
  • Seeks help to sort out technical problems, and liaises with the web hosting service
  • Liaises with the treasurer over web hosting costs
  • Ensures that hosting and domain names are renewed when necessary
  • Maintains an up-to-date list of intergroup member emails for the intergroup forwarding service, together with the Secretary.

If there is someone in the fellowship who is a freelancer with web skills who could host and manage our hugely important site, we would love to hear
from you.

  • Length of service. : 2 years
  • Abstinence requirements (length of abstinence from new unsecured debt; minimum no. of PRG’s received. 6 months, 1PRG.

Please contact us at igchair@debtorsanonymous.org.uk and webmaster@debtorsanonymous.org

Download pdfs: ESR; Webmaster

Fellowships speaker meetings for March

3rd March 6pm-7.30pm : Importance of Intergroups

16th March 5pm-6pm : The Power of PRG’s

23rd March 5pm-6pm : Attraction vs. Promotion

24th March 5pm -6pm : Sponsorship

31st March 7pm-8.30pm: “A Spiritual Approach to Growing your Business: The Tools of BDA (Tools 10 – 12)”

Simply dial in to listen to speakers share on these topics. The dial in number for ALL fellowships calls is: 0330 998 1320 then use the access code:617093

Tools and traditions workshop on 23 March 2019

Tools and traditions workshop

Including Meditation & Mini PRG’s

Sat, 23rd Mar 2019, 10AM – 1PM

Central Hall Westminster,
Storey’s Gate
London SW1H 9NH

Nearest stations: St James’s Park (District & Circle), Westminster (Jubilee) Victoria (Main line and Victoria Line)

£7 donation
Seating is strictly limited

Please book with Claire clairecun2003@gmail.com

Download Word flyer

Save the dates: Fellowship calls for February & March

The dial in number for ALL fellowships calls is: 0330 998 1320 then use the access code: 617093

If you miss any calls you can listen to recordings, visit:
www.debtorsanonymous.org/podcasts

February 3 @ 7pm – 8:30 pm UK

Action Buddies

The WSC Fellowship Communications Committee (FCC) presents a Fellowship-wide Call titled “Taking Actions in Good Company: Action Buddies Share their Experience”

Three speakers will share their experience, strength, and hope followed by open sharing. The open sharing portion of the call will not be recorded.

February 17 @ 6 pm – 7:30 pm UK

“D.A. Fellows from Outside the US Share their Experience, Strength, and Hope” 

Three speakers from outside the Unites States will share their D.A. experience, strength, and hope and give insight to D.A. recovery internationally.  There will be time for questions and sharing.

Save the following dates for March Fellowship calls – more details and times to follow soon

3rd March: Importance of Intergroups

16th March: PRG’s

23rd March: Attraction vs. Promotion

24th March: Sponsorship

31st March: “A Spiritual Approach to Growing your Business: The Tools of BDA (Tools 10 – 12)”

General Service Board call on Traditions 4, 5 & 6 on Sunday 20th at 6pm

“Ask the General Service Board” Twelve Traditions Phone Forums

The Long-Range Planning Committee of the General Service Board will host a series of four phone forums during the 2018-2019 World Service Conference year to provide an opportunity for members to learn about and discuss the Twelve Traditions of Debtors Anonymous.  

The second phone forum on the Twelve Traditions will be held on Sunday, January 20, 2019   6:00-7:00 pm UK time

(Please confirm the meeting time for your local time zone.)

  TOPIC: Traditions Four, Five, and Six 

Current and former members of the General Service Board will each share their experience, strength, and hope on one of these three Traditions. This portion of the call will be recorded.   Participants will have time to ask questions and make comments. The question and comment portion of the call will not be recorded.  

Dial-in number:   0330 998 1320       Access code:               617093#

For International and Online Access, visit: https://www.debtorsanonymous.org/call-in-access

Playback of the speaker portion of all Fellowship-wide calls are available as podcasts on the D.A. website (when made available).

Visit: https://www.debtorsanonymous.org/podcasts      

PLEASE SHARE THIS ANNOUNCEMENT AT YOUR MEETINGS  & KINDLY FORWARD THIS E-MAIL TO OTHER D.A. MEMBERS.

The WSC Public Information Committee (PI) presents the following Fellowship-wide Call: The Nuts and Bolts of Public Information Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 6.30pm UK

  1. What is Public Information?
  2. Bringing D.A.literature & posters to churches, meeting places, & more!
  3. Starting a Beginners Meeting
  4. Setting up a P.I. Booth at a Conference for Psychotherapists
  5. Coordinating placing D.A.literature into Conference Packets for Employee Assistance Professionals

Speaker portion of all calls will be available as podcasts on the D.A. website at: https://www.debtorsanonymous.org/podcasts

PLEASE SHARE THIS ANNOUNCEMENT AT YOUR MEETINGS & KINDLY FORWARD THIS E-MAIL TO OTHER D.A. MEMBERS.

After the speaker presentations, callers will be given the opportunity to participate in shares and Q&A.  
Dial-in number:    0330 998 1320  Access code:       617093#

Call Saturday 15th at 7pm ‘Promise 7- Prosperity and the Power of Generosity’

The World Service Conference – Resource Development Committee is pleased to announce a Fellowship-wide call
ON THE THEME
Promise 7 – Prosperity, and the
Power of Generosity
Saturday, December 15, 2018
7:00 to 8:30 pm UK
Promise 7 – 
“We will recognize that there is enough; our resources will be generous and we will share them with others and with D.A.” The focus of the call will be sharing by three members of the Fellowship on how the impact of Promise 7 has strengthened their program and enhanced their personal lives. 
The speaker portion of the call will be recorded. Participants will have time to ask questions and make comments following the speakers’ shares. The question and comment portion of the call will not be recorded.
Dial-in number: 0330 998 1320
Access code: 617093
International call-in information:
To listen afterwards:
Please Share This Information At Your Meetings

Visions Workshop, 26th January 2019

Visions Workshop

Date and Time: Saturday 26 Jan 2018, 10am-1pm

Venue: Westminster Central Hall, Storey’s Gate, London SW1H 9NH (room to be confirmed)

Suggested donation: £7

Contact and Booking: Claire at clairecun2003@gmail.com  to save a place; seating is strictly limited

Nearest stations: St James’s Park (District & Circle), Westminster (Jubilee) Victoria (Main line and Victoria Line)

Download Word flyer

Christmas Day meeting taking place in EC2

The Tuesday morning meeting at St Vedast (next to St Pauls Cathedral) will run as usual on Christmas Day, but at a slightly later time from 08.00 until 09.00am. See here.

This allows people to gather before starting their Christmas Day. It also offers a meeting space at what can be a stressful and possibly triggering time of year in many ways, financial and emotional.

As there is no public transport on Christmas Day, Stuart will act as a point of contact for those who would like to come who do not have their own transport. If anyone is able to offer lifts please let him know. For clarity, they cannot guarantee availability of transport for you but will help co-ordinate journeys where it is possible. Please email stuartdoes12steps@gmail.com

Fellowship Calls/ Podcasts: Audio recordings of speaker shares

Audio Recordings of Speaker Shares

There is a new page on the International DA website which  is a forum for sharing experience, strength, and hope through audio recordings of D.A. members, groups, and other service bodies.

You can listen to the calls live and can see the  Calendar of Events. There is always a UK call in number 0330 998 1320. the access code you will need to change for each call, the access code is the same as choosing which meeting you want to attend.

Or you can listen to the recordings/ Podcasts here

Speaker shares are not intended to be statements of D.A. policy, nor does publication constitute or imply endorsement by D.A. as a whole or the D.A General Service Board.

These podcasts are freely available to the Fellowship. Please consider making a contribution to support D.A.

Fellowship Podcasts

12 Steps, 12 Traditions, 12 Concepts book now available in digital format!

The General Service Board of Debtors Anonymous is grateful to announce that
The Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, and Twelve Concepts of Debtors Anonymous is now available in digital format!
 
The cost is £7.96 approx; the Kindle app is free for download to phones, tablets, and laptops. To purchase the book, click here
PLEASE SHARE THIS ANNOUNCEMENT AT YOUR MEETINGS
& KINDLY FORWARD THIS E-MAIL TO OTHER D.A. MEMBERS.

BDA fellowship call Tools 7, 8 & 9 on Sunday 2nd Dec at 7pm

The World Service Conference Committee of Business Debtors Anonymous (BDA) presents the following fellowship-wide conference call:

A Spiritual Approach to Growing Your Business:

BDA Tools 7, 8, and 9

Sunday, December 2, 2018

7:00-8:30 PM GMT

Three speakers will speak on the following BDA tools:

Tool 7:

We pay our bills and invoice our clients promptly. 

Tool 8:

We put all our business agreements in writing and write our own Letters of Agreement. 

Tool 9:

We notice the competition but don’t worry about it. We learn from our competitors and trust that it is an abundant universe with more than enough for everyone.

Each speaker will share their experience, strength, and hope for 15 minutes on each BDA tool. After the speaker presentations, callers will be given the opportunity to participate in timed shares.

UK CALL-IN NUMBER

United Kingdom +44 330 998 1320

access code: 617093#

For international numbers and online access, visit: www.debtorsanonymous.org/call-in-access

For recordings of Fellowship-wide calls (when made available), visit: www.debtorsanonymous.org/podcasts

UPCOMING FELLOWSHIP-WIDE CALLS

UPCOMING FELLOWSHIP-WIDE CALLS
  • Fellowship-wide Call on Sunday, October 28, 2018 from 5pm UK to 6pm  titled “Building Support: The Magic of Pressure Relief Groups (PRGs)”
  • Fellowship-wide Call on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at 10:30 – 12:30 a.m. UK Time titled“Hospitals, Institutions, and Prisons (HIP) Training: It’s Cool To Be HIP”
  • Fellowship-wide Call on Sunday, November 11, 2018 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time titled “What is Spiritually Sustainable Earning? – Part 2”
  • Fellowship-wide Call on Sunday, November 18, 2018 from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time titled “Traditions 1-3”
  • Fellowship-wide Call on Sunday, December 2, 2018 from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time titled “A Spiritual Approach to Growing your Business: The Tools of BDA (Tools 7 – 12)”
UK Dial In: +1 (605) 472-5540 Enter Access Code: 617093#
Some charges may apply, depending on your phone service. Web-based phone alternatives are available.
For international numbers and online access, visit:
For recordings of Fellowship-wide calls (when made available), visit: www.debtorsanonymous.org/ podcasts
 
Participants – All Worldwide Debtors Anonymous members are welcome to attend. We especially encourage the participation of newcomers.
Responsibility Pledge: “I pledge to extend my hand and offer the hope of recovery to anyone who reaches out to Debtors Anonymous.”
The Statement of Purpose of Debtors Anonymous reads: In D.A., our purpose is threefold: to stop incurring unsecured debt, to share our experience with the newcomer, and to reach out to other debtors.
PLEASE SHARE THIS ANNOUNCEMENT AT YOUR MEETINGS
& KINDLY FORWARD THIS E-MAIL TO OTHER D.A. MEMBERS.

Debtors Anonymous www.debtorsanonymous.org Announcement: WSC Committees or Caucuses can request an announcement for distribution by submitting a written request to their GSB Liaison. Announcements related to Debtors Anonymous World Service are approved by the GSB Communications Committee and reviewed by the General Service Board (GSB) before publication by email via eNews and at www.debtorsanonymous.org/announcements

 

 

United Kingdom +44 330 998 1320

 

 

THE MAGIC OF PRESSURE RELIEF GROUPS (PRGs)- Fellowship call Sunday 28th at 5pm UK

The WSC Fellowship Communications Committee Presents:

BUILDING SUPPORT:
THE MAGIC OF PRESSURE RELIEF GROUPS (PRGs)

Three dynamic speakers share their experience, strength & hope on how they moved from inhibition and embarrassment in their thinking and action around money to receiving the Twelve Promises of D.A.
Sunday, October 28, 5pm- 6.30pm UK
1:00 – 2:30 pm EST;
10:00-11:30 am PST; 11:00 am-12:30 pm MST; 12:00-1:30 pm CST
United Kingdom +44 330 998 1320 Enter Access Code: 617093#

Some charges may apply, depending on your phone service. Web-based phone alternatives are available.
For international numbers and online access, visit:
For recordings of Fellowship-wide calls (when made available), visit: www.debtorsanonymous.org/ podcasts
For a downloadable copy of the call information, please click HERE.
 
Participants – All Worldwide Debtors Anonymous members are welcome to attend. We especially encourage the participation of newcomers.
Responsibility Pledge: “I pledge to extend my hand and offer the hope of recovery to anyone who reaches out to Debtors Anonymous.”
The Statement of Purpose of Debtors Anonymous reads: In D.A., our purpose is threefold: to stop incurring unsecured debt, to share our experience with the newcomer, and to reach out to other debtors.
PLEASE SHARE THIS ANNOUNCEMENT AT YOUR MEETINGS
& KINDLY FORWARD THIS E-MAIL TO OTHER D.A. MEMBERS.

Debtors Anonymous www.debtorsanonymous.org Announcement: WSC Committees or Caucuses can request an announcement for distribution by submitting a written request to their GSB Liaison. Announcements related to Debtors Anonymous World Service are approved by the GSB Communications Committee and reviewed by the General Service Board (GSB) before publication by email via eNews and at www.debtorsanonymous.org/announcements

Hospitals, Institutions & Prsions Fellowship call on Sunday 4 Nov

IT’S COOL TO BE HIP!
JOIN THE WORLDWIDE HIP
FELLOWSHIP CALL
Sunday, November 4th at 10.30 PM UK for 1.5 hours
UK CALL IN NUMBER
United Kingdom +44 330 998 1320
access code: 617093
Click HERE for downloadable flyer
Help spread the message to the debtor who still suffers in Hospitals, Institutions, & Prisons. Many members like you have added great joy and depth to their own program by working with debtors who do not have the opportunity to attend regular meetings because they are confined within hospital, institution and prison systems.
Become a HIP rep for your group and reach out to a HIP location near you.
Call – In number for US: 1-605-472-5540
access code: 617093#

Some charges may apply, depending on your phone service. Web-based phone alternatives are

available.
For international numbers and online access, visit:
HIP recommends you download the HIP starter kit prior to
attending this call. We will be referring to it throughout the session.
Click HERE to download the HIP Starter Kit
You may also find this helpful:
(both the HIP and the Pl Starter Kits can be found on the Debtorsanonymous.org website under Meeting Info then go to Resources for Meetings and Groups (down towards the bottom)
For recordings of Fellowship-wide calls (when made available), visit: www.debtorsanonymous.org/ podcasts
PLEASE SHARE THIS ANNOUNCEMENT AT YOUR MEETINGS

& KINDLY FORWARD THIS E-MAIL TO OTHER D.A. MEMBERS.

Debtors Anonymous www.debtorsanonymous.org Announcement: WSC Committees or Caucuses can request an announcement for distribution by submitting a written request to their GSB Liaison. Announcements related to Debtors Anonymous World Service are approved by the GSB Communications Committee and reviewed by the General Service Board (GSB) before publication by email via eNews and at www.debtorsanonymous.org/announcements

Temporary problem with Literature supply

2nd August 2018

At this present time Literature Team are unable to take on any new orders due to a shortage of books. We are hoping that we will receive new stock by September.

To our customers who are still waiting for their orders, the Literature Team are still unable to complete your orders, as we are still waiting for our new stock.

We once again apologise for any inconvenience this may be causing you.

Saturday 4 August: Phone-in Workshops on the Steps at World Service Conference

Dear all,

There are workshops on the steps at World Service Conference on Saturday 4 August. You can attend by calling a UK phone number- listed below.

Add 5 hours for the UK time.

In service
SL, Intergroup Service Representative

2018 D.A. World Service Conference
Fellowship Day Workshops Offered by Phone
Saturday, August 4, 2018

For the eighth year running, a portion of the Fellowship Day at the annual Debtors Anonymous World Service Conference will be available to D.A. members worldwide via telephone conference call.

The workshops will be conducted live in Bloomington, MN, USA, where the Conference is meeting August 1-5.

Fellowship Day this year is on Saturday, August 4. Four workshops, each focused on several of D.A.’s Twelve Steps, will be offered in 45-minute segments.

The specific workshops to be offered, all stated in
Central Daylight Time, include:
Steps 1-3 (Beginners) from 1:30 to 2:15 pm
Steps 4-7 (Inventory) from 2:30 to 3:15 pm
Steps 8,9 (Amends) from 3:45 to 4:45 pm
Steps 10-12 (Spiritual) from 4:30 to 5:15 pm
UTC +5 hours

International Dial-in from the UK:
Access Code:  363385#
Conference Number is +44 330 998 1214

BDA Fellowship Call: Tools of BDA 1-6 on Sunday 8 July at 6pm-7.30pm

The World Service Conference Committee of Business Debtors Anonymous (BDA) presents
A Fellowship-Wide conference call
A Spiritual Approach to Growing Your Business
The Tools of BDA
Tools 1-6
 SUNDAY, JULY 8, 2018
6:00 to 7:30 pm GmT
Call United Kingdom 0330 998 1253 access code 172285#
Three speakers will speak on the following BDA Tools: BUSINESS DEBTORS ANONYMOUS TOOLS 1 to 6:
1. We keep separate professional and  personal financial records and bank accounts.
2. We write annual one-year business plans with definable and accountable goals and targets.
3. We keep clean, orderly and accurate financial records, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Cash on Hand, Inventory, Assets, and Outstanding Debts, and put all tax and bill due dates on our calendar.
4. We pay ourselves a salary including benefits ,medical insurance, vacations and sick days.
5. We remain mindful that dollars spent should generate revenue and compare prices before making purchases.
6. We maintain clarity about the overhead and profit margins of every product or service we sell.
Each speaker will share their experience, strength, and hope for 15 minutes each on two BDA tools. After the speaker presentations, callers will be given the opportunity to participate in timed shares.

Gratitude Week in June 2018

Intergroup asks each DA group to consider having a Gratitude week in the month of June, to support World Service. We suggest a collection separate from the usual Tradition 7 collection, to be sent to the Intergroup Treasurer clearly marked as a Gratitude Donation and with your group name.  The treasurer will then forward all money collected to World Service.

4th European Convention in Berlin, 22 – 24 June 2018

4th European Convention in Berlin, Germany

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22 – 24 June 2018

The German speaking Intergroup of DA is happy to host this year’s Convention of the European Regional Intergroup.
The  convention will take place in a peaceful, friendly conference facility in Elstal, close to Berlin. Single, twin and double bed room accommodation will be available. The site can be reached by public transport within 30 minutes from Berlin main station.
The lingua franca will be English, and translations will be provided (English/German, other languages as needed and where possible).
Booking and registration will be available from 1st February 2018.  More details on how to book here

Fellowship call “Attracting not promoting” Sunday 25 March 5pm-6.30pm

The World Service Conference Public Information Committee is pleased to announce a Fellowship-wide call:
 
Public Outreach- Attracting not promoting
on
Sunday 25 March 5pm-6.30pm (UK time)

      UK dial in 0330 390 2123 access code 796199#
                                              
The focus of this call will be on how to carry the DA message in line with the traditions. Three members of the Fellowship will share their experience, strength and hope on how these three aspects of Public Information service have impacted their recovery.
    • Working with the Beginner Face to Face utilizing Traditions 1,2 3
    • How did the Traditions help communication with an institution: such
      as, jail/university/ health fair?
    • How does the Tradition of Anonymity inform the process of “Carrying
      the Message” and/or Public Information Work?
This portion of the call will be recorded. Participants will have time to ask questions and make comments. The question and comment portion of the call will not be recorded.
 
Please share at your meetings. If you miss the call you can listen to the recording call 0330 390 2123 access code 796199.

BDA fellowship call ‘Moving Beyond Fear & Stepping into Faith, Sunday 18 March 6pm

The World Service Conference Committee of Business Debtors Anonymous (BDA)

presents:   A Fellowship-Wide conference call 

“A Spiritual Approach to Growing Your Business”

Moving Beyond Fear

&

STEPPING Into Faith

(PART 2 IN a 3-Part Series)

Sunday, March 18

6:00 to 7:30pm GMT

Three speakers will address the following topics:

  • How can FAITH and practicing STEP 3 improve my business?
  • How does the support of the program
    help a person move beyond fear?
  • What are the miracles that happen when I feel the fear
    and take action anyway?

Each speaker will share their experience, strength and hope for 15 minutes on one of the above topics.
After the speaker presentations, callers will be given the opportunity to participate in timed shares.

United Kingdom   +44 330 998 1253

access code 172285#

To playback the recording (speaker shares only)

712.451.1092 access code 172285#