PIPO Policy Procedures Updated 12/5/2014

Purpose

This committee provides information to the public, the medical profession and other groups that work with compulsive eaters by attending health fairs, distributing public service announcements, putting meeting information in external media, hosting sessions for medical professionals, counselors, clergy and other special interest groups interested in a solution to the disease of compulsive eating. Contact the committee chair by sending an email to pipo@triangleoa.org

Email Address and Accepting a service position

The mailing address set up for this committee is pipo@triangleoa.org. Click on the following link to learn about setting up and using mailing addresses for this committee. Read important information about starting a service position , reporting to Intergroup and leaving a service position.

Document Purpose

This document is designed for and by the Triangle OA Intergroup's Public Information / Professional Outreach committee and describes the policies and procedures past members used.

Information relevant to all committees and committee chairs is in the Triangle Intergroup Bylaws. It is recommended that all committee chairs review committee information in the bylaws at the beginning of their terms to understand basic Intergroup committee policy for budgets, authority, and responsibilities. Click on the following link to review the bylaws section on Standing Committees.

The abstinence requirements for committee chairs are contained in Qualifications for All Committee Chairs

Budget

The PIPO budget has been used to purchase a banner and flyers from OA World Service that are distributed to the public. Some of the places flyers have been distributed to include {To be Completed by Scott / Mickelle / Harriet }

Resources

This committee has the following resources {Mickelle to complete}

The resources are stored by the committee chair.

How to maintain/renew our free online ads and meeting notices in various publications

{Scottt/ Mickelle to fill in with each publication / station information}

How to host a both at a Health Fair

{To be completed by Mickelle}

Links to Public Information /Public Outreach Resources from OA World Service

The following links are from world service

Print Notices

  1. Go to http://www.indyweek.com/
  2. Hover over "Ads & Classified's."
  3. choose "Free Classified's" from the drop-down menu.
  4. Click on "Post Your Free Ad."
  5. For Placement, choose "Post your ad online."
  6. For Categories, choose "Health & Wellbeing."
  7. For Subcategories, choose "Groups."
  8. Click on "Next Step." Enter a Headline ("Overeaters Anonymous Helps!" or similar wording is good).
  9. Enter our Ad Text. Copy and paste the text below or type similar wording:

    10. "OA is a 12-Step organization for anyone suffering from compulsive overeating, anorexia, bulimia, or any food/eating-related issue. We have helped thousands of people stop their self-destructive habits and start living healthy, rewarding lives. There are over 30 meetings a week in the greater Triangle area. We have no dues, fees, or religious affiliations. Come and see how we can help you! Call 919-406-9300, or visit us at www.triangleoa.org.

  10. Choose the free web link and add our website (www.triangleoa.org).
  11. Choose the free email link and add the P. I. P. O. email address (pipo@triangleoa.org).
  12. Scroll down further and you can add up to six images for free.

    13. There are several appropriate ones you can get from www.oa.org (OA logos, PSA stills, etc). Ask the outgoing Chair if he/she has some they can send, or find your own appropriate images.

  13. click "Next Step." Your total cost should be $0.00.
  14. Click "Post Ad."

    15. You may have to create an account to post. If so, just use pipo@triangleoa.org as the email and make up a password.

  • Raleigh News & Observer (online til 2014; living--}events--}community--}health)
  • Fayetteville Observer (online til 2014; life--}weekender now--}calendar--}community--}health--}fayetteville)
  • Wilmington Star News (online til 2014; entertainment--}events--}community--}health--}wilmington)
  • Durham Herald Sun

    • (No online listings available, but apparently meetings are and will be listed every Friday in the print edition indefinitely. Email any changes.)

  • Daily Tar Heel (online through 9/5; events--}other)
  • Fuquay-Varina Independent (online til 2014) http://fuquay-varinaindependent.com/pages/ad_details/listing_details?id=48103970