Literature Person
About the Literature Person Service Position
Literature Person
Six months of continuous abstinence suggested.
- Tracks the meeting’s supply of literature and CDs and orders more of each as needed. Marks the price on each of the literature items when they are received.
- Sets up the literature table before every meeting, laying out pamphlets, books, CDs, newcomer packets, Connection, phone list, and literature price list.
- Stands and introduces himself/herself as the literature person and a food addict at the end of literature announcement, read as part of the format.
- Stands at the literature table before and after the meeting and during the break to help newcomers.
- Informs members that they can either buy the CDs or borrow them with a deposit.
- Coordinates with meeting treasurer regarding income and expenses relating to literature and CDs (see “Treasurer”).
- Note: A literature price list is available for downloading and printing at www.foodaddicts.org. Choose “For Members,” then “WSI Office” and scroll to the “Office Documents” section of the web page.
- For virtual FA meetings:
- Pastes a link to the Virtual Literature Table in the Chat (optional)
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