Debtors Anonymous

Call for Proposals for Basic Text and Step Study Guide Writers
2018-05-15
The D.A. General Service Board’s Literature Services Committee is requesting proposals for spiritually-inspired, experienced writers to create the Fellowship’s Basic Text and/or Step Study Guide

Each author must be:

A current, recovering, non-debting member of D.A. with a minimum of three years of not incurring unsecured debt in the Debtors Anonymous program

Actively working the Twelve Steps of Debtors Anonymous

An experienced writer with demonstrated ability to deliver a substantial book-length manuscript

Willing to complete this project as a work for hire, to assign all rights to the work to Debtors Anonymous and to maintain anonymity with regard to authorship.

For more details, download this document:

Call for Proposals for Basic Text and Step Study Guide Writers

European Regional Intergroup Convention 2018
2018-06-22 08:00 - 2018-06-24 20:00 (America/New_York)
The German speaking Intergroup of DA is happy to host this year’s Convention of the European Regional Intergroup.
The convention will take place in a peaceful, friendly conference facility in Elstal, close to Berlin. Single, twin and double bed room accommodation will be available. The site can be reached by public transport within 30 minutes from Berlin main station.
The lingua franca will be English, and translations will be provided (English/German, other languages as needed and where possible).
Booking and registration are now open:
https://europeanda.wordpress.com/2018-where-when/

BDA Fellowship-Wide Call: The Tools of BDA
2018-07-08 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
A Spiritual Approach to Growing Your Business
The Tools of BDA
Tools 1-6
PART 3 IN A 3-PART SERIES
Three speakers will speak on BDA Tools 1-6:
➊ We keep separate professional and personal financial records and bank accounts.
➋ We write annual one-year business plans with definable and accountable goals and targets.
➌ We keep clean, orderly and accurate financial records, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Cash on Hand, Inventory, Assets, and Outstanding Debts, and put all tax and bill due dates on our calendar.
➍ We pay ourselves a salary including benefits, medical insurance, vacations and sick days.
➎ We remain mindful that dollars spent should generate revenue and compare prices before making purchases.
➏ We maintain clarity about the overhead and profit margins of every product or service we sell.
Each speaker will share their experience, strength and hope, for 15 minutes each, on two BDA tools. After the speaker presentations, callers will be given the opportunity to participate in timed shares.
USA & CANADA CALL-IN NUMBER 712.451.0983 access code [REDACTED]#
To playback the recording (speaker shares only) 712.451.1092 access code [REDACTED]#
For International Numbers, download flyer:

BDA Fellowship-Wide Call: Tools of BDA 1-6

"Ask the GSB Forum" Fellowship-Wide Call
2018-07-15 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
The focus of this call will be on “Updates from the GSB.” Members of the General Service Board will share news on several topics including reports on D.A. literature projects and initiatives, the work of this year’s Ad Hoc Committee in addressing D.A.’s fiscal status, and a year-end update from our Treasurer. This portion of the call will be recorded.

Participants will have time to ask questions and make comments. The question and comment portion of the call will not be recorded.

Dial-in number: 712-451-0983
Access code: [REDACTED]#

Playback number: 712-451-1092
Access code: [REDACTED]#

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REGISTRATION FOR WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2018 IS NOW OPEN!
2018-08-01 18:00 - 2018-08-05 12:00 (America/Chicago)
August 1, 2018 – August 5, 2018
Crowne Plaza Aire, Airport Hotel
Bloomington, MN United States
The Annual World Service Conference of Debtors Anonymous will take place at the Crowne Plaza Aire, Airport Hotel, Bloomington, Minnesota, from Wednesday, August 1st through Sunday, August 5th, 2018.

Fellowship-wide Call: Media Contact Training
2018-10-13 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
Fellowship-Wide Call GSB-PI Media Contact Training
Saturday October 13, 2018
12 PM – 1:30 PM ET; 9 AM – 10:30 PM PT; 5 PM – 6:30 PM GMT
Dial-in number: 1-605-472-5540, Access code: [REDACTED]#
For International and Online Access, visit: www.debtorsanonymous.org/call-in-access
For recordings of Fellowship-wide calls (when made available), visit:
www.debtorsanonymous.org/podcasts
Participants: Training will be open to all D.A. members, both those who wish to learn how to respond to requests by the media for information about D. A., and members who would like to learn more about how to discuss D.A. with people outside of the Fellowship.
Purpose of This Call: To train D.A. members who may wish to respond to inquiries from the media about D.A.
Flyer: https://debtorsanonymous.org/wp-content/uploads/FwC-13Oct2018.pdf
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Fellowship-wide Call: Ask the GSB — WSC 2018 Recap
2018-10-21 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
“Ask the General Service Board” Phone Forums
A series of four phone forums during the 2018-2019 Conference year provide an opportunity to learn about and ask questions about D.A. and service.
The first phone forum will be held on October 21, 2018
1:00-2:00 pm Eastern Time
Please confirm the meeting time for your local time zone.
Dial-in number: 1-605-472-5540, Access code: [REDACTED]#
For International and Online Access, visit:
www.debtorsanonymous.org/call-in-access
TOPIC: “WSC 2018 Recap”
The focus of this call will be on “WSC 2018 Recap.” Three members of the Fellowship will share their experience at the 2018 World Service Conference in Minneapolis, MN, USA. This portion of the call will be recorded.
Participants will have time to ask questions and make comments. The question and comment portion of the call will not be recorded.
For recordings of Fellowship-wide calls (when made available), visit:
www.debtorsanonymous.org/podcasts
Flyer: https://debtorsanonymous.org/wp-content/uploads/FwC-21Oct2018.pdf
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Fellowship-wide Call: The Magic of Pressure Relief Groups
2018-10-28 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
The WSC Fellowship Communications Committee Presents:
BUILDING SUPPORT: THE MAGIC OF PRESSURE RELIEF GROUPS (PRGs)
Three dynamic speakers share their experience, strength & hope on how they moved from inhibition and embarrassment in their thinking around money to receiving the Twelve Promises of D.A.
— Sunday, October 28, 1:00 – 2:30 pm EST 10:00-11:30 am PST; 11:00 am-12:30 pm MST; 12:00-1:30 pm CST; 1:00-2:30 pm EST
Dial In: +1 (605) 472-5540 Enter Access Code: [REDACTED]#
Some charges may apply, depending on your phone service. Web-based phone alternatives are available. For international numbers and online access, visit:
www.debtorsanonymous.org/call-in-access
For recordings of Fellowship-wide calls (when made available), visit:
www.debtorsanonymous.org/podcasts
Participants – All Worldwide Debtors Anonymous members are welcome to attend. We especially encourage the participation of newcomers.
Flyer: https://debtorsanonymous.org/wp-content/uploads/FCC-Fellowship-wide-Call-Oct-28.pdf
PLEASE SHARE THIS ANNOUNCEMENT AT YOUR MEETINGS & KINDLY FORWARD THIS E-MAIL TO OTHER D.A. MEMBERS.

Fellowship-wide Call: Hospitals, Institutions, and Prisons (HIP) Training
2018-11-04 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Fellowship-wide Call: Hospitals, Institutions, and Prisons (HIP) Training: It’s Cool To Be HIP
Sunday, November 4, 2018 at 5:30 pm Eastern Time
Call-in: 1-605-472-5540, Access code: [REDACTED]
For International and Online Access, visit:
www.debtorsanonymous.org/call-in-access
For recordings of Fellowship-wide calls (when made available), visit:
www.debtorsanonymous.org/podcasts

Fellowship-wide Call: What is Spiritually Sustainable Earning — Part 2
2018-11-11 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
The WSC Spiritually Sustainable Earning Caucus (SSEC) present a Fellowship-wide Call:
What is Spiritually Sustainable Earning — Part 2
Call-in: 1-605-472-5540, Access code: [REDACTED]
For International and Online Access, visit:
www.debtorsanonymous.org/call-in-access
For recordings of Fellowship-wide calls (when made available), visit:
www.debtorsanonymous.org/podcasts

Fellowship-wide Call: GSB — Traditions 1 - 3
2018-11-18 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Save the Date! Further info to be announced.
Call-in: 1-605-472-5540, Access code: [REDACTED]
For International and Online Access, visit:
www.debtorsanonymous.org/call-in-access
For recordings of Fellowship-wide calls (when made available), visit:
www.debtorsanonymous.org/podcasts

Fellowship-wide Call: A Spiritual Approach to Growing your Business: The Tools of BDA (Tools 7 – 12)
2018-12-02 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
The WSC Business Debtors Anonymous (BDA) Committee presents a Fellowship-wide Call:
A Spiritual Approach to Growing your Business: The Tools of BDA (Tools 7 – 9)
Call-in: 1-605-472-5540, Access code: [REDACTED]
For International and Online Access, visit:
www.debtorsanonymous.org/call-in-access
For recordings of Fellowship-wide calls (when made available), visit:
www.debtorsanonymous.org/podcasts

Fellowship-wide Call: Promise 7 — Prosperity, and the Power of Generosity
2018-12-15 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Presented by the WSC Resource Development Committee (RDC), the focus of the call will be sharing by three members of the Fellowship on how the impact of Promise 7 has strengthened their program and enhanced their personal lives.
Call-in: 1-605-472-5540, Access code: [REDACTED]
For International and Online Access, visit:
www.debtorsanonymous.org/call-in-access
For recordings of Fellowship-wide calls (when made available), visit:
www.debtorsanonymous.org/podcasts

Fellowship-wide Call: D.A. Literature and Literature Translations Update
2018-12-16 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Save the Date! Fellowship-wide Call: Ask-the-GSB: D.A. Literature and Literature Translations Update
Call-in: 1-605-472-5540, Access code: [REDACTED]
For International and Online Access, visit:
www.debtorsanonymous.org/call-in-access
For recordings of Fellowship-wide calls (when made available), visit:
www.debtorsanonymous.org/podcasts

Fellowship-wide Call: GSB — Traditions 4-6
2019-01-20 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Save the Date! Fellowship-wide Call on Traditions 4-6
Three speakers will share their experience, strength, and hope followed by open sharing. The open sharing portion of the call will not be recorded.
Call-in: 1-605-472-5540, Access code: [REDACTED]
For International and Online Access, visit:
www.debtorsanonymous.org/call-in-access
For recordings of Fellowship-wide calls (when made available), visit:
www.debtorsanonymous.org/podcasts

Fellowship-wide Call: Nuts and Bolts of Public Information
2019-01-27 13:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
WSC Public Information (PI) Committee presents a Fellowship-wide Call titled “Nuts and Bolts of P.I.”
Call-in: 1-605-472-5540, Access code: [REDACTED]
Speakers will share their Public Information experience doing local outreach and working on larger events:

What is Public Information?
Bringing D.A. literature & posters to churches, meeting places, & more!
Starting a Beginners Meeting
Setting up a P.I. Booth at a Conference for Psychotherapists
Coordinating placing D.A. literature into Conference Packets for Employee Assistance Professionals

For one hour after the speaker presentations, callers will be given the opportunity to participate in shares and Q & A.
For International and Online Access, visit:
www.debtorsanonymous.org/call-in-access
For recordings of Fellowship-wide calls (when made available), visit:
www.debtorsanonymous.org/podcasts

Fellowship-wide Call: Action Buddies
2019-02-03 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
The WSC Fellowship Communications Committee (FCC) presents a Fellowship-wide Call on Sunday, February 3, 2019, from 2:00 – 3:00 Eastern Time, titled “Taking Actions in Good Company: Action Buddies Share their Experience”
Three speakers will share their experience, strength, and hope followed by open sharing. The open sharing portion of the call will not be recorded.
Call-in: 1-605-472-5540, Access code: [REDACTED]
For International and Online Access, visit:
www.debtorsanonymous.org/call-in-access
For recordings of Fellowship-wide calls (when made available), visit:
www.debtorsanonymous.org/podcasts

Fellowship-wide Call: GSB International Committee
2019-02-17 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
GSB International Committee presents a Fellowship-wide Call titled “D.A. Fellows from Outside the US Share their Experience, Strength, and Hope”
Three speakers from outside the Unites States will share their D.A. experience, strength, and hope and give insight to D.A. recovery internationally. There will be time for questions and sharing.

1:00-2:30 PM EST
6:00-7:30 PM GMT

Call-in: 1-605-472-5540, Access code: [REDACTED]
For International and Online Access, visit:
www.debtorsanonymous.org/call-in-access
For recordings of Fellowship-wide calls (when made available), visit:
www.debtorsanonymous.org/podcasts
Download the flyer at: www.debtorsanonymous.org/17Feb19flyer

Fellowship-wide Call: Importance of Intergroups
2019-03-03 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Fellowship-wide Call on Sunday, March 3, 2019, from 1:00 – 2:30 Eastern Time, titled “United We Stand: Importance of Intergroups,” presented by the WSC Intergroup Caucus.
Call-in: 1-605-472-5540, Access code: [REDACTED]
For International and Online Access, visit:
www.debtorsanonymous.org/call-in-access
For recordings of Fellowship-wide calls (when made available), visit:
www.debtorsanonymous.org/podcasts
Contact persons & Call Leader:
Linda: 267-789-6386
Marcy: 281-353-9346
Purpose of this call:

To provide an opportunity to find out the importance of an Intergroup and the challenges that Intergroups might be having.
To share experience, strength, and hope of the ways many Intergroups use their websites and to help to develop a working knowledge of the importance of regions.
To provide an opportunity for D.A. members to ask questions about Intergroups and inspire them to have their groups either form an Intergroup for the area or join an Intergroup by becoming Intergroup Service Representatives (ISRs).

Fellowship-Wide Call: PRG's
2019-03-16 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)

Fellowship-wide Call: Ask-the-GSB—Service
2019-03-24 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
“Ask the General Service Board”
Phone Forums
The Long-Range Planning Committee of the General Service Board will host a series of four phone forums during the 2018-2019 World Service Conference year to provide an opportunity to learn about and ask questions about D.A. and service.
The third phone “Ask the GSB” phone forum will be held on Sunday, March 24, 2019
1:00-2:00 pm Eastern Time
Please confirm the meeting time for your local time zone.
TOPIC: “Service”
Members of the General Service Board will each share their experience, strength, and hope on how service has impacted their recovery.
This portion of the call will be recorded.
Participants will have time to ask questions and make comments.
The question and comment portion of the call will not be recorded.
Call-in: 1-605-472-5540, Access code: [REDACTED]
For International and Online Access, visit:
www.debtorsanonymous.org/call-in-access
For recordings of Fellowship-wide calls (when made available), visit:
www.debtorsanonymous.org/podcasts
Please share this information at your meetings

"A Spiritual Approach to Growing your Business: The Tools of BDA (Tools 10 - 12)"
2019-03-31 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
WSC Business Debtors Anonymous (BDA) Committee presents a Fellowship-wide Call titled “A Spiritual Approach to Growing your Business: The Tools of BDA (Tools 10 – 12)”
Call-in: 1-605-472-5540, Access code: [REDACTED]
For International and Online Access, visit:
www.debtorsanonymous.org/call-in-access
For recordings of Fellowship-wide calls (when made available), visit:
www.debtorsanonymous.org/podcasts

Fellowship-wide Call: What is Spiritually Sustainable Earning?
2019-04-07 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
The Spiritually Sustainable Earning Caucus (SSEC) presents a Fellowship-wide Call on “What is Spiritually Sustainable Earning?” — details to be announced.

Fellowship-wide Call: Board Chair on PI
2019-04-14 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Fellowship-wide Call on April 14 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time, titled “How Attractive! Chairperson of the Board, Michalene’s ESH on PI,” presented by the WSC PI Committee.
U.S. call-in phone number: 1-605-472-5540, access code: [REDACTED]#.
International phone numbers (and online access) are available at www.debtorsanonymous.org/call-in-access.
Download the Flyer

Deadline for 2019 John H. Scholarship Applications
2019-04-15 00:05 - 23:55 (America/New_York)
April 15 is the deadline for delegates to the 2019 World Service Conference in Los Angeles to submit applications for the John H. Scholarship Fund, which provides assistance for travel and registration costs.
For more information or to submit an application, please Download the Registration Packet

Fellowship-wide Call: GSB — Traditions 7-9
2019-05-05 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Save the Date! Fellowship-wide Call on Traditions 7-9
Call-in: 1-605-472-5540, Access code: [REDACTED]
For International and Online Access, visit:
www.debtorsanonymous.org/call-in-access
For recordings of Fellowship-wide calls (when made available), visit:
www.debtorsanonymous.org/podcasts

Fellowship-wide Call: How to Start a Meeting
2019-05-19 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
The WSC Fellowship Communications Committee (FCC) presents a Fellowship-wide Call on Sunday, May 19, 2019, from 2:00 – 3:00 Eastern Time, titled “How to Start a Meeting”
Three speakers will share their experience, strength, and hope followed by open sharing. The open sharing portion of the call will not be recorded.
Call-in: 1-605-472-5540, Access code: [REDACTED]
For International and Online Access, visit:
www.debtorsanonymous.org/call-in-access
For recordings of Fellowship-wide calls (when made available), visit:
www.debtorsanonymous.org/podcasts

International Committee Fellowship-wide Call
2019-06-02 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)

Fellowship-wide Call: Ask-the-GSB: D.A. Finances
2019-06-09 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Save the Date! Fellowship-wide Call: Ask-the-GSB: D.A. Finances
Call-in: 1-605-472-5540, Access code: [REDACTED]
For International and Online Access, visit:
www.debtorsanonymous.org/call-in-access
For recordings of Fellowship-wide calls (when made available), visit:
www.debtorsanonymous.org/podcasts

Fellowship-wide Call: Transformative Treasury Tools
2019-06-15 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Fellowship-wide Call on Saturday, June 15, from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time, titled “Treasury Made Simple: Spiritual and Practical Tools,” presented by the WSC Resource Development Committee.
Call-in: 1-605-472-5540, Access code: [REDACTED]
For International and Online Access, visit:
www.debtorsanonymous.org/call-in-access
For recordings of Fellowship-wide calls (when made available), visit:
www.debtorsanonymous.org/podcasts
