12th Step Committees
These committees strengthen the recovery of the FA fellowship
The 12 Step Committee helps members of the fellowship grow in recovery through service at meetings, intergroups, chapters, and World Service, develops written and audio resources for members via phone and internet, and offers support to those members isolated due to distance, language barriers, and physical limitations. 12th Step subcommittees include Gratitude in Action; Meeting Effectiveness, Support and Assistance (MESA); and Conference Members.
12thstep@foodaddicts.org
Gratitude in Action Subcommittee
The Gratitude in Action Subcommittee (GIA) produces a quarterly newsletter that is designed to encourage and inspire FA members to do service, both in general, and through specific FA service positions. Members with long-term recovery have found that doing service in FA forms the core of their own recovery. The GIA newsletter provides specific information about FA service positions, including personal reflections of members who have served in these positions.
To view past issues of Gratitude in Action, visit Newsletters.
The Meeting Effectiveness Support and Assistance Subcommittee (MESA)
An effective FA meeting helps its members attain and maintain abstinence, while carrying the message of recovery to still-suffering food addicts. MESA assists FA meeting groups increase their effectiveness through written guidance, and telephone support. FA members are encouraged to email MESA at MESA@foodaddicts.org for direct assistance with concerns about meeting effectiveness, or issues of safety and accessibility.
Thank-a-thons
Thank-a-thons are special, gratitude-themed FA meetings held in the U.S. on Thanksgiving Day. Everyone is welcome to attend. Click here for more information on Thank-a-thons.