The Public Information Committee is creating a speaker list to be used when we have public information events planned or are attending schools or other facilities to help carry the OA message. In addition to speakers, we need members to attend health fairs and do research to help find upcoming events we may be able to participate in, and to make up, mail and/or deliver resource packets to local schools and organizations. SCI will supply postage and all requested information.
Our P.I Events slow down for the summer months, but this gives us time to plan different ways to carry the OA message. Below are the future plans the committee has for Sept/Oct.
Health Fairs: We need members to look for upcoming health fairs. This involves calling local hospitals and asking when their next health fair is. Also, a search online for Suffolk County Community Services or Community Health Fairs usually brings up several organizations. Contact can be made to see if any of these need OA information.
Adopt A High School or College: We are looking for members or meetings to adopt a High School in their area, make contact and supply the school health or guidance department with pamphlets, OA contact information, and local meeting locations. This is a valuable service and will help educate teens and professionals about OA. Speakers may also be needed for schools interested in having someone come into health classes.
If you would like to speak in health classes at local High Schools, hand out pamphlets, answer questions, share your experience with the OA program or do any service, please contact Janice through Suffolk County Intergroup at: (631) 475-5965, or send an email to : suffolkoa@aol.com.
