Some events have food available toparticipants, but if not, plan ahead,especially if you will be there all day. In thatcase, bring a sack lunch or the volunteers
can take turns going out to get lunch.
Be sure to clean up your space after theevent to leave a good impression of EAI. A
grocery bag makes a convenientwastebasket.
It is always enjoyable to represent EAI andto help spread the word. This is part of Step
Twelve. Often when we pass on ourknowledge to others, it reinforces the EA
program for us. Look at this as anopportunity to grow, meet new people, andbe of help to others.

The 12 Promises

1. We realize a new freedom andhappiness.
2. We do not regret the past or wish to shutthe door on it.
3. We comprehend the word serenity, andwe know peace of mind.
4. No matter how far down the scale wehave gone, we see how our experiencecan benefit others.
5. The feelings of uselessness and self-pitylessen.
6. We have less concern about self and gaininterest in others.
7. Self-seeking slips away.
8. Our whole attitude and outlook upon lifechanges.
9. Our relationships with other people
improve.
10. We intuitively know how to handle
situations which used to baffle us.
11. We acquire a feeling of security within
ourselves.
12. We realize that God is doing for us what
we could not do ourselves.

Guide for Participatingin Health Fairs andOther Community
Awareness Projects

These may seem like extravagant promises,
but they are not. They are being fulfilled
among us, sometimes quickly, sometimes
slowly.

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Many social service agencies, hospitals,
welfare and mental health agencies sponsor
expositions, fairs or open houses to give
service organizations such as Emotions
Anonymous International an opportunity tointroduce their programs to health care
professionals or those in need.
Should your group be invited to represent
EAI, the following guidelines may be
helpful in assuring successful participation.
Getting Comfortable with the Event
Record the time, day and place of the event.
Ask for directions or check your map app if
you are unfamiliar with the area. If it will beheld in a large building, such as a hospital or
shopping mall, make sure you know theroom number or meeting location.
Get the name and contact information of theevent coordinator for the organization that issponsoring the event in case you havequestions later.
Ask whether literature can be sold. Some
events do not allow books or literature to besold. If this is the case, come prepared with alarger supply of free pamphlets. Ask about
usual attendance to help you decide howmuch literature to provide.
Ask how many EA members may attend tohelp. Sometimes there are strict limits on thesize of volunteer crews.

Inquire if a table, table covering and chairs
for your group will be provided and if there
will be a rental charge for this table or boothspace.
Some events allow one member from eachgroup attending to give a short introductory
talk about their group. This may not be ascommon at a large event but does sometimes
occur at a small, informal one. If you areallowed to give a talk, keep it brief anddescribe an EA meeting or our Twelve-Stepprogram. If people want more details, they
will approach you later and ask what theywant to know.
Bringing it all Together
Ask your group for volunteers far enough inadvance so they can ask for time off fromwork, if necessary. EAI respects anonymity,and no member should be forced to represent
EAI publicly, so please be sensitive tomembers’ concerns about their anonymity
when asking for volunteers. Members whoagree to help should understand the program
enough to be able to speak knowledgeably
and answer questions about EAI and the EA
program.
Gather a supply of books, literature and freepamphlets, along with a list of meetings inyour area. Welcome to A New Way of Life,
Item 28 , and Help for a Better Life, Item 31,
are often given as free pamphlets. Other

materials are available for free downloadingand printing off the EAI website(www.emotionsanonymous.org). You may
wish to take other EA pamphlets as display
items. Your group can decide what literature
will be appropriate.
You may want to add your group’s meeting
address, time, and contact person’s phone
number on these pamphlets. Be sure thisinformation is correct and that the contact
person does not mind.
You may want one or more EAI signs toplace on your table and/or on the wallbehind you. Sometimes signs are provided
for you by the facility so they are all asimilar style.

Take pens, pencils, and paper with you forwriting down names and addresses of those
who would like more information sent tothem, or you can provide a small box tocollect business cards from professionals.
You might also need tape, magic markers,
name tags for volunteers, scissors etc.
If you will be selling books or literature,
make sure you have money available to
make change. Bring a cash box or othersecure container for any money made selling
literature.
A hand dolly or luggage carrier makes
carrying literature and supplies easier andcan be stored under your table.