New Translations: ‘How to Submit a Motion to World Service Business Conference’ Video and Submission Forms

The World Service Office has added subtitles in your language to the video “How to Submit a Motion to World Service Business Conference (WSBC).” OA members can use this video to understand the process all new ideas must follow to be considered and voted on at World Service Business Conference. To activate subtitles in your language, open the video. click settings gear icon, and select your language.

In addition, translatable reference text has been added to facilitate understanding of the Sample New Business Motion and Bylaw Amendment Instructions and Template for World Service Business Conference (WSBC). Note: all New Business Motions and Bylaw Amendments must still be submitted in English using the sample forms.

We are a growing, evolving worldwide Fellowship and we strive to provide support in every language and help foster service opportunities worldwide. OA policies and bylaws must evolve to remain in step with the needs of all OA members. By adding subtitles to this instructional video and providing translation of the sample forms and instructions, we can improve the flow of all worthwhile ideas to World Service Business Conference.

The deadline to submit a motion to World Service Business Conference 2026 is December 1, 2025.

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