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NEWSLETTER October 27, 2025

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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:

  • Thank-a-thons
  • The FA Podcast
  • FA Survey, FA Census, FA is Hiring
  • Nov 1 - Service Group Support Call
  • Nov 2 - EAI PI Committee Meeting
  • Nov 2 - MESA Call
  • Nov 2 - eForum Traveling Abstinently

WSI ANNOUNCEMENTS

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.

Thank-a-Thons

Thank-a-Thons consist of multiple one hour meetings held back-to-back on the morning of Thanksgiving (November 27th in the US) or on another day of gratitude. Fellowships should submit the Thank-a-Thon details to the FA Events Calendar. Further information and a list of all Thank-a-Thons is located here. Meeting formats specific to Thank-a-Thons are located here. Please email 12thstep@foodaddicts.org with any questions.

The FA Podcast: Stories of Recovery, Strength & Hope --- Anytime, Anywhere 

Looking for inspiration on your recovery journey? The FA Podcast library features members sharing their personal experience, strength, and hope in recovering from food addiction. Whether you’re new to the program or long-standing in recovery, these stories remind us that we are not alone. Listen anytime and share this powerful resource with others in the fellowship.

Visit the FA Podcast here or wherever you get your podcasts.

Fill out the FA Survey Today

FA periodically surveys all members to learn about the demographic makeup of FA and the best way to reach food addicts who still suffer. Please take 5 minutes to fill out the FA Survey. The 2025 Survey is open now and will remain open until November 9 at 11:59 PM ET.


The FA Census is Coming the Week of November 2-8

If you are a meeting WSI Contact, FA is asking you to take a count of the number of attendees at your meeting the week of November 2nd. The Meeting Census is a simple count to help FA gauge the total number of active members on a given week. You can read more about the census count here.


FA is Hiring a Convention Admin

FA is seeking a seasonal, part-time Convention Admin to support convention communications and registrations. This remote role includes travel to all FA conventions (travel covered). Strong spreadsheet and customer service skills required. Read the full job description and apply here through Dec 1st.

EVENTS

Service Group Support Committee Global Call

Nov 1 @ 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT


Zoom Call Details

Meeting ID: 892 7058 4469

Passcode: 2022

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What's a Local Service Group (LSG) and how do I get one! Fall Edition. In February of 2025, the WSI Service Group Support Committee (SGSC) offered a one hour sharing session on how to start a Local Service Group (LSG) in your area. The SGSC committee offers a Fall edition on how to keep LSG's fun, active and thriving. Members that are involved in active LSG's will share their experiences, the ups the downs to establish and maintain an LSG. Join us for this valuable sharing session.

EAI Public Information Committee Meeting

Nov 2 @ 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. Minutes. Agenda.

MESA Resource Call

Nov 2 @ 2:30 PM ET / 11:30 AM PT


Zoom Call Details

Meeting ID: 848 7913 9825

Passcode: 78910

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Yakety Yak Don't Talk Back

What's Dat? Cross talk: Join us for the conversation. All are welcome to attend. 

eForum: Traveling Abstinently

Nov 2 @ 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT


Zoom Call Details

Meeting ID: 895 0515 3043

Passcode: 121212

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The EAI and WAI 12th Step Committees cordially invite you to attend an eForum on traveling abstinently. Whether you’re planning your first trip in recovery or are a seasoned traveler, come get inspired and equipped to travel abstinently. All are welcome to embark on this adventure!

REPORTS

Eastern Area Intergroup (EAI)

Please click on the link below to read the latest report, In the Loop with Intergroup, for October 12, 2025.


If you are an EAI contact or a meeting secretary at a meeting that does not have an EAI contact, please share the report at your business meeting.

The next monthly meeting of Eastern Area Intergroup (EAI) will be held on November 2, 2025 from 8:00 AM-9:30 AM ET, using the new format. The Committee Meetings will occur during the body meeting in breakout rooms.

(Note the PI Committee will continue to meet from 7:30-8:00 AM ET on Intergroup Sundays, on the Zoom account they have been using.)


Meeting ID: 847 548 759

Passcode: 2020

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Western Area Intergroup (WAI)

Please click on the link below to read the report, The Scoop, from the WAI meeting that was held on October 12, 2025. Contact waisecretary@foodaddict.org for a copy of the report in Spanish.


If you are a WAI contact or a meeting secretary at a meeting that does not have a WAI contact, please share the report at your business meeting.

The next WAI Meeting will be held on November 9, 2025, at 8:30 AM PT via Zoom.


Meeting ID: 935 6887 2134

Passcode: 2020

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HELPFUL RESOURCES

Food Addicts in Recovery AnonymousTM | foodaddicts.org

Email the FA Office: fa@foodaddicts.org

Call or text the FA Office: 781.932.6300