NEWSLETTER April 13, 2026

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Service Opportunities at World Service Business Convention

Opportunities to do service are open for attendees of the 2026 World Service Business Convention, May 29 - May 31, 2026.

• Sign up forms are linked from your secure My Convention Page
• Questions? Contact conventionadmin@foodaddicts.org or call the FA Office at 781.932.6300 ext. 2.
• Still need to register? Registration will remain open through April 28, 2026 until 11:59 PM PT.

FA's Got Talent

Calling all FA members with hidden talents - If you can tap dance, tell Dad Jokes or do cartwheels, we want to know! If you are going to the World Service Business Convention and can share your talent at the Entertainment Hour on Sat. 5/30, email convention@foodaddicts.org.

WSI Board Spotlight

This month, meet the WSI Bylaws Committee Chair, Risa K. (Dallas, TX)

The Bylaws Committee drafts and reviews motions involving changes to the FA standing rules of order and the FA bylaws. The committee also reviews proposed amendments to the intergroup bylaws. As Chair, I work closely with the committee members and the intergroup bylaws committees to assist with the motion process. We collaborate with the FA Office and the Convention Planning Committee to send out convention notices and schedule calls for voting members to discuss proposed motions. 

Exciting Projects:

• The committee is busy getting ready for the in-person World Service Business Convention taking place in Danvers, Massachusetts at the end of May.

How FA Members Can Be of Service:

If you have five or more years of abstinence and would like to be of service on this committee, please email me at bylaws@foodaddicts.org.

Sydney, Australia Fellowship Day

Apr 18 @ 9:00 AM AEDT

Redfern Community Centre, Redfern, NSW

This Fellowship Day will be devoted to strengthening our recovery with an infusion of experience, strength, and hope. All are welcome and encouraged to come. There will be a meet & greet at Calico Cafe, 146 Abercrombie St, Redfern, a morning FA meeting, speed chat, BYO lunch and afternoon panel meeting. Check the FA Events Calendar for other resources. Registration in advance is preferred.

Hope-a-Thon

Apr 18 @ 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM ET

Virtual and In-Person in Ithaca, NY

Join us for a special event on hope using a format similar to a thank-a-thon. This will be virtual and in person. If coming in person, join us for an abstinent meal afterwards. More details can be found here.

Connection Call

Apr 19 @ 6:00 AM ET / 3:00 AM PT

Zoom Call Details

Meeting ID: 905 1039 574

Passcode: 421998

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Join us to talk about resources for Connection reps, what's new and how to promote the Connection at your meetings. Bring another FA member! Check the FA Events Calendar for other resources.

Sponsor Support Call

Apr 19 @ 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT

Zoom Call Details

Meeting ID: 895 0515 3043

Passcode: 121212

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Join us on the third Sunday of each month as we follow, in order, the new FA approved pamphlet Some Thoughts on Sponsoring to share experience, strength and hope on sponsorship, in a format similar to the Traveling Abstinently Forum.

Technology Office Hours

Apr 26 @ 10:30 AM ET / 7:30 AM PT

Zoom Call Details

Meeting ID: 816 5798 6564

Passcode: 603675

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Drop in to get one-on-one FA-related tech support, whether you're an individual member or meeting rep.

WAI Fellowship Day

May 2 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM PT

Walnut Creek, CA

Join us for a day of recovery and fellowship featuring an FA speaker meeting, lunch, and activities. Pre-registration is required to attend. Bring your own lunch, microwaves will not be available.More details can be found here.