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Service Group Support Committee (SGSC)


Service Group Support for Intergroups, Chapters, and Local Service Groups (LSGs)

The purpose of the Service Group Support Committee (SGSC), a World Service Inc. committee, is to support the maintenance of current Local Service Groups (LSG), Chapters and Intergroups, and to encourage the establishment of new LSGs and assist any new Chapters or Intergroups. All efforts maintain the overarching principle of supporting FA recovery practices, strengthening existing recovery, building unity, and helping others learn that recovery from food addiction exists.

The SGSC holds virtual global meetings for anyone in the worldwide fellowship interested in learning more about service, particularly as it relates to LSGs. The agenda for each meeting includes a presentation and discussion on the topic of service and a time for Intergroups, Chapters, and LSGs to share their recent activities.

Email sgsc@foodaddicts.org to receive the following:

  • Login information for SGSC videoconference/phone meetings
  • SGSC Meeting Agendas/Notes with any relevant handouts

Join us on the following days/times:

  • Sunday, October 15, 2023 @ 3:30-4:30 pm ET

Refer to the Events Calendar for the Meeting ID and Password.

Read the current SGSC Meeting Minutes.

Review the SGSC Meeting Minutes from previous meetings.

Intergroups (IG) and Chapters

Intergroups and Chapters are regional organizations within FA that are formed to help meetings carry the message of FA recovery to others. This gift of recovery has been generously given to us as members of FA, and, in turn, we gratefully do what we can to pass it on. The goals include: to further the FA program in accordance with the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of FA, to maintain a communication center for FA groups, to provide unity, and to educate the public about the FA program.

At this time, FA has two Intergroups: Eastern Area Intergroup (EAI) and Western Area Intergroup (WAI). EAI has one Chapter in the state of Maine. The Maine Chapter is organized as a subgroup of EAI, which allows the Chapter to operate under the EAI bylaws, benefit from its years of experience, and operate as a nonprofit without the legal expense of incorporating.

Guidelines

Eastern Area Intergroup (EAI)

Chapters within EAI 

Western Area Intergroup (WAI)

Local Service Group (LSG)

A Local Service Group consists of two or more FA members from more than one FA meeting group who combine resources to do service for FA. In situations requiring a formal decision, only members with at least 90 days of continuous abstinence in FA who are working with an FA sponsor shall have a voice and a vote.

Local Service Group Guidelines and Recommendations

Questions?  Contact sgsc@foodaddicts.org