Serving on PI Committees

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WSI, Intergroup or Chapter PI Committees

Interested in PI service?  Below is contact information for WSI, intergroup and chapter PI committee inquiries. For more information on intergroup and chapter activities contact these committees. WSI PI Committee descriptions provided below. 

• World Service Incorporated PI Committee (pi@foodaddicts.org)
• Eastern Area Intergroup PI Committee (eaipi@foodaddicts.org)
• Western Area Intergroup PI Committee (waipi@foodaddicts.org)
• Maine Chapter PI Committee (mepi@foodaddicts.org)

WSI PI Committee

“Tact and good judgment must be used…as no publicity is far better than bad publicity that might harm A.A. or rob it of dignity and appeal.” (The Hazelden Foundation. (1987). The Little Red Book. San Francisco, CA: Harper/Hazelden, p. 137) 
 
Mission Statement
 
Tradition Eleven states that FA’s public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion. As trusted servants the Public Information Committee (PI) serves as the custodian of PI materials available to the public, including health care professionals, spiritual professionals, and the press. The PI committee's mission is to guide the fellowship to the most effective and appropriate means to communicate the FA solution to the public. In a guidance capacity, the PI committee will:

• Review PI materials and activities for integrity, clarity of printed communication, and adherence to the Twelve Traditions. 
• Through the practice of group conscience, vet all PI materials using procedures outlined in the PI WSI Manual
• Develop and present in-person and virtual programs to PI Representatives and the fellowship
• Support and mentor PI committee members at the WSI and intergroup levels 
• Maintain PI materials on the FA website PI sections  

 
 Descriptions of WSI PI Subcommittees
 
 
Cooperation with the Professional Community Subcommittee (CPC)
The CPC provides information about FA recovery to those who are in positions to help suffering food addicts. This includes health care professionals, faith community leaders, educators, and employee assistance programs. It also creates specially designed materials and presentations for outreach.
 
PI Mentoring and Support Subcommittee
This subcommittee provides direct support to meetings engaging in outreach activities. It helps educate intergroups and meetings regarding anonymity and the importance of attraction versus promotion. It also creates written resources that will be available on the FA website.
 
PI Social Media Engagement Subcommittee 
The SMES provides oversight of official FA activity on social media. It also helps educate the fellowship regarding specific anonymity requirements for social media. 
 
PI Writing and Editing Subcommittee
The WES reviews, updates and drafts PI content. It makes recommendations to the PI committee on the creation of new materials and revision or withdrawal of existing content. 
 
Requirements for WSI PI Subcommittee Chairs:

• A minimum of five years of continuous current FA abstinence
• Knowledge of the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of FA
• Completion of two twelve-step studies as defined in Article II, Section 3 of the Bylaws within the current term of abstinence, uninterrupted by a break in abstinence
• Active involvement in a twelve-step study during their period of service

Requirements for WSI PI Subcommittee Members:

• A minimum of 6 months of continuous current FA abstinence
• Knowledge of the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of FA
• Active involvement in a twelve-step study during their period of service