NEWSLETTER January 26, 2026

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If you are a WSI, EAI or WAI contact, please use this email to make announcements at your FA meeting(s). Please see the EAI and WAI reports at the bottom of the newsletter.

In This Newsletter:

• Registration is open for Business Convention 2026
• WSI Midterm Report
• NEW! Greeter video
• Donation Survey
• Do Service for the Connection Committee!
• Feb 1 - MESA Call
• Feb 8 - EAI PI Committee Meeting

If you are a WSI contact, please make these announcements at your FA meeting(s). Check the EVENTS section below as well for potential additional announcements for your business meetings.

Register now to attend the FA World Service Business Convention 2026!

The 2026 Convention will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Danvers, MA in person May 29 - May 31, 2026.

• Registration will remain open through April 28, 2026 until 11:59 PM PT.
• Hotel accommodations are not included with your FA Convention registration and must be booked separately. Use this link to book your room at the hotel, or call 978-777-2500 and use the code FA6 to book a discounted room. Reservations must be made before April 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT.
• Details about financial support, motions, voting, ride sharing and lodging can be found on the main convention page.

2025 FA World Service Midterm Report

The FA-WSI Mid-term Report 2025 July-Dec details the service work completed by FA members. WSI Contacts, please read the Letter from the Chair at your next business meeting.

New FA Meeting Greeter Video

If you are FA Meeting Greeter, check out this video created by the Newcomer Support & Assistance Committee: "So, Now You Are A Greeter." You can find more helpful information to support newcomers on the Newcomer Support and Assistance webpage.

Donation Survey - Reminder!

The FA Board has asked the Internal Donation Task Force for recommendations regarding member donations. We’re asking all FA members to complete this simple survey so we can better understand contribution patterns. Survey closes Jan 31st.

Here's a Way to Do Quick & Easy Service

Want to submit a story to the Connection magazine? Not sure what to write? Provide answers to these short Notable & Quotable questions AND get ideas for a story.

MESA Resource Call

Feb 1 @ 2:30 PM ET / 11:30 AM PT

Zoom Call Details

Meeting ID: 848 7913 9825

Passcode: 78910

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What is your role? How important is the MESA Representative at your meeting? As a MESA Rep, how can I support my meeting? All are welcome to attend. 

EAI Public Information Committee Meeting

Feb 8 @ 7:30 AM ET / 4:30 AM PT

Zoom Call Details

Meeting ID: 845 8695 6527

Passcode: 2020

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Join us on Intergroup Sunday at 7:30am ET. The regular EAI body meeting will then follow from 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM ET. Agenda.

• WSI Tech Team webpage
• New Mailing Address for Donations
• Frequently Asked Questions for Members
• Other Questions? Contact the Inquiry Response Committee
• FA Podcast/Blog
• FA Newsletter Archive