S.L.A.A. Ontario Intergroup
Ontario Intergroup is a non-governing, coordinating body that meets regularly to address issues of concern and business of S.L.A.A. groups in Ontario. Representatives from groups throughout Ontario attend Intergroup meetings and participate in service work for the fellowship.
Intergroup Meetings
Intergroup meetings are held on the last Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM (except: July, August and December). For meeting details, contact your Intergroup Representative or the Intergroup Secretary at slaaonigsecretary@gmail.com. All members of our fellowship are welcome to attend. Please note only those with Service Positions may vote.
Intergroup Representatives
Does your group have an Intergroup Representative? It is highly recommended that every group appoint an intergroup representative so that your group has a voice in S.L.A.A. matters and has access to the most current information regarding S.L.A.A. The Intergroup Representative position has a two-year term and has a suggested sobriety requirement of 3 months. Doing service at the Intergroup level is a great opportunity to give back to the fellowship. For more information, please contact any of the trusted members of Intergroup and discuss at your group’s business meeting.
Intergroup Committees and Service Positions
Intergroup works through committees and service positions responsible for such activities as:
- ByLaws Committee
- Website Administrator
- Spring Retreat Committee
- Fall Conference Committee
- Phone Line and Public Service Coordinator
- Literature Representative
To learn the duties of the following Officers, Service Positions, and Chairpersons, see the By-Laws document at the bottom of this page. It can also be downloaded.
Meet Your Intergroup Officers
1. Chair: Irene M (Nov 2025) slaaonintergroupchair@gmail.com
2. Vice Chair: Allan DV (Nov 2025) slaaonvicechair@gmail.com
3. Secretary: <vacant><Temporary Secretary Dave H (Feb 2026)> slaaonigsecretary@gmail.com
4. Treasurer: Michelle F slaaontreasurer@gmail.com
5. Literature Coordinator: Rob H, slaa.ont.lit@gmail.com
Your Intergroup Service Positions
1. Website/IT Administrators: Linda S (Oct 2025)& Ruman K (Feb 2026) slaawebon@gmail.com
2. Phone Line, and Public Service Coordinator: Tom S contactslaaontario@gmail.com
3. Fellowship-Wide Services (F.W.S.) Delegate: Dave H (Feb 2026)
Your Committee Chairs
1. Fall Conference Chair: Dennis E (Mar 2026) slaa2026fallconfchair@gmail.com
2. Spring Retreat Chair: <Vacant> Needed for Spring 2026!
3. Outreach Committee Chair: John F (Feb 2026)
4. By-laws Committee Chair: Steve D (Feb 2026) slaaontario.bylawchair@gmail.com
What does S.L.A.A. Ontario Intergroup do with contributions?
Our 7th Tradition states “every S.L.A.A. group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions. Groups typically have a prudent reserve that covers two months rent and literature. Anything over and above that can be transferred to S.L.A.A. Ontario Intergroup. Funds collected from meetings and individual members are used to carry out service work, fund committee activities and events and also provide funding to Fellowship Wide Services (FWS), when feasible. Please see below for list of our activities.
- Maintain a current meeting list on our web site.
- Hold a one day conference in the fall, as well as a an annual weekend Spring Retreat.
- Provide a forum for participating groups where they share ideas and provide suggestions for growth and unity of S.L.A.A. within Ontario.
- Assist new groups in Ontario.
- Maintain a P.O. box and telephone service (Hotline) to receive inquiries from newcomers.
- Connect inquirer with experienced, sober member of S.L.A.A. who would encourage or take the newcomer to his/her first meeting.
- Disseminate meeting lists, information and literature to the professional community such as hospitals, penal institutions, correctional facilities, mental health clinics, rehabilitation facilities, courts, juvenile homes and family shelters/residences.
- Hold a monthly meeting of intergroup officers where group representatives are encouraged to participate. Intergroup provides an opportunity for those interested in service work beyond the local group level. Intergroup establishes a regional consensus or group conscience affecting S.L.A.A. as a whole.
- Provide S.L.A.A. conference-approved literature and material available to all S.L.A.A. groups at cost, plus shipping.
- Elect an FWS Delegate, whose responsibility is to maintain a connection with the International S.L.A.A. organization, (FWS – Fellowship Wide Services). We endeavor to send our delegate to the Annual Business Meeting held annually.
- When fiscally possible, Intergroup endeavors to forward 40% of the contributions we receive to our International S.L.A.A. Organization, Fellowship Wide Services. The remaining 60% is used to fund outreach, literature, conferences, spring retreats, new meeting start up support, and sending our FWS delegate to the SLAA Annual Business Meeting.
By-Laws for Ontario Intergroup
You can view the ByLaws below, or download them directly here: 2024 Ont Intergroup By-Laws (final version)
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