Overeaters Anonymous Convention June 7, 2008

The Central Atlanta Overeaters Anonymous Intergroup is sponsoring a convention on June 7th, 2008. The theme is Happy, Joyous and Free. The venue for the convention is the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta (1911 Cliff Valley Way, NE, Atlanta, GA 30329). Registration and check-in will begin at 8 a.m. and the conference activities will be from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The registration fee is $20 on or before May 6, and $30 anytime after that. Anyone is welcome to come; it is a great opportunity for OA members to experience recovery as well as for newcomers to learn about OA.

There will be four speaker sessions, a lunchtime speaker, and a panel discussion. The speakers will be OA veterans who will share their stories of recovery from compulsive overeating, and how they are practicing the 12-step program in their lives. In every session there will be time for attendees to participate by sharing their own experience, strength, and hope. There will be a panel discussion on the promises of the Big Book, and a Q & A with the audience.

In addition to the speakers, there will be other activities throughout the day, including a talent show, drawings for prizes, second-hand clothing and book sale, and an OA literature sale. The Talent Show will feature performances from members showcasing their gifts in music, poetry, comedy, and other creative outlets. The Drawing Extravaganza gives people the chance to win great prizes donated by OA members. The Oooh Aaah Boutique will feature a fine selection of second-hand clothing. The proceeds for both sales will benefit OA. For those who are interested in more in-depth information about OA, there will also be OA related literature for sale—books, workbooks and pamphlets.

To register for or find out more about the upcoming Atlanta OA convention, please visit www.atlantaoa.org, call 404-634-3314 (the Central Atlanta OA office), or email caoaig2008@yahoo.com.

Directions to the venue: UUCA is located on the northbound I-85 access road between North Druid Hills Road (exit 89) and Clairmont Road (exit 91). Take the I-85 access road north from North Druid Hills Road. UUCA is at the intersection of Cliff Valley Way and the northbound access road. Please note the entrance to the church is off of the I-85 Access Road, NOT off of Cliff Valley Way

About Overeaters Anonymous:

Overeaters Anonymous is a fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength and hope, are recovering from compulsive overeating. We welcome everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively. There are no dues or fees for members; we are self-supporting through our own contributions, neither soliciting nor accepting outside donations. OA is not affiliated with any public or private organization, political movement, ideology or religious doctrine; we take no position on outside issues. Our primary purpose is to abstain from compulsive overeating and to carry this message of recovery to those who still suffer. For more information please visit www.oa.org.

Official Website: http://www.atlantaoa.org/2008%20Convention.html