March Self Support Tip

Dear Self Support Chairs,

Our Assembly is fast approaching; I look forward to connecting with you there. We will hold our usual meeting Sunday morning above the Atrium. At which time will continue our discussion on “moving forward”, as presented by Jim B. at our last meeting.

For the self support Workshop in Kingston this month, I have written a short fictional skit that incorporates the message of Self Support. Join us at the workshop when 4 of our District Chairs will perform this skit for us.

I have a fun idea for our last workshop in the Fall and will be looking forward to discussing it and getting some help.

Is Your Presentation Engaging?

People learn and retain information in different ways; some learn visually, some learn hands on (by doing), some learn through listening etc…. While repetition is a great way of learning (hearing the same thing over and over again) the message doesn’t necessary have to be repeated the same way.

Your presentation could incorporate many different ways of carrying the message

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For example;

o Use pamphlets (GSO Approved of course)

o Visuals; such as white boards or your presentation board

o Orally - give your presentation

o Provide handouts for later reading

o Flyers

o Overhead projectors

Some of the feedback I hear is that the message is old and all we talk about is money, while there is no shame in talking about money, the message of self support is about time and money, and the service structure. I remind people that the message is important to our fellowship and must be carried to the new person.

So the Self Support Tip for March is to review your presentation and see if there are ways you could incorporate some of the tips above.

I have posted this information on our Blog www.area84selfsupport.blogspot.com

Yours in Love and Service,

Sheree

Area 83 Self Support Chair