SERVICE IN OSPA
How Would You Like to Participate?
OSPA is supported by members who take part in its shared service. Choose what you would like to learn about or become involved in.
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World Service Organization
Learn how members, representatives, and officers work together—and find meeting information and minutes.
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Upcoming WSO Meeting Agenda
See what is scheduled for discussion and learn how to propose an agenda item for discussion or a motion.
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Positions & Elections
Learn about service positions, responsibilities, opportunities, nominations, and elections.
New to World Service? All OSPA members are welcome to attend, listen, and learn more before deciding how they'd like to get involved.
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Individual Meetings
OSPA meetings are held on Zoom, by phone, and in person. Meeting formats and service positions vary, and each meeting determines its own service needs through the group conscience process. Below are some common service positions that help meetings run smoothly and remain available to members:
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Meeting Host (Zoom, Phone, or In Person): Opens and facilitates the meeting, welcomes participants, and helps ensure the meeting runs smoothly and follows OSPA guidelines.
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Trusted Servant: Supports the meeting through assigned duties, such as reading the meeting script, selecting readings, and helping maintain a welcoming, safe, and respectful environment.
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Screen Sharer: Displays readings, meeting materials, and other relevant content during virtual meetings.
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Timekeeper: Monitors time during readings, member shares, and business meetings to help keep the meeting on schedule and allow time for participation.
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Business Meeting Chair: Facilitates business meetings, guides discussions, and helps the group make decisions through the group conscience process.
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Business Meeting Secretary: Records meeting minutes, documents motions and decisions, and maintains meeting business records.
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Treasurer: Manages the meeting's funds, tracks contributions and expenses, and provides regular financial reports.
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WSO Representative: Serves as a liaison between the meeting and OSPA's World Service Organization (WSO), sharing updates and communicating the meeting's group conscience.
Service at Individual Meetings is just as important! Every meeting depends on members who volunteer their time to help keep meetings running and carry the message of hope and recovery.