Service Archives - Overeaters Anonymous https://oa.org/faq-category/service/ A twelve-step program for people with problems related to food. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 15:42:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://media.oa.org/app/uploads/2020/02/22222255/cropped-OA-site-icon-01-32x32.jpg Service Archives - Overeaters Anonymous https://oa.org/faq-category/service/ 32 32 There are a few meetings affiliated with our intergroup/service board that make no contributions to WSO, region, or service board/intergroup. How do I approach this issue to see what’s going on? https://oa.org/faqs/there-are-a-few-meetings-affiliated-with-our-intergroup-service-board-that-make-no-contributions-to-wso-region-or-service-board-intergroup-how-do-i-approach-this-issue-to-see-whats-going-o/ Mon, 02 Oct 2023 20:46:50 +0000 https://oa.org/?post_type=faqs&p=6218 Your intergroup/service board treasurer can get actively involved with all the group treasurers so that oversight of group contributions is easier. Voicemail or email contact can facilitate this process. The intergroup treasurer can visit non-contributing meetings and share about self-support and read from the Seventh Tradition of OA pamphlet. Groups that do contribute should be … Continued

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]]> Your intergroup/service board treasurer can get actively involved with all the group treasurers so that oversight of group contributions is easier. Voicemail or email contact can facilitate this process. The intergroup treasurer can visit non-contributing meetings and share about self-support and read from the Seventh Tradition of OA pamphlet. Groups that do contribute should be sent acknowledgements or thank you notes for their contributions. Read Fundraising and Prudent Reserve Guidelines for Groups and Service Bodies for more information.

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]]> How do we establish review processes and conduct reviews of the financial records? https://oa.org/faqs/how-do-we-establish-review-processes-and-conduct-reviews-of-the-financial-records/ Tue, 14 Jan 2020 19:43:38 +0000 https://oa.org/?post_type=faqs&p=714 A finance committee could be created. This will include your treasurer and two other group members to review your financial records every three months.

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]]> A finance committee could be created. This will include your treasurer and two other group members to review your financial records every three months.

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]]> How do we set travel OR per diem policies, especially for travel to Regional events and WSBC? https://oa.org/faqs/how-do-we-set-travel-or-per-diem-policies-especially-for-travel-to-regional-events-and-wsbc/ Tue, 14 Jan 2020 19:43:26 +0000 https://oa.org/?post_type=faqs&p=713 Some intergroup/service boards follow the Internal Revenue Service guidelines for charitable mileage reimbursement. The expense policies are established through group conscience at an intergroup meeting. Looking at past expenses for travel may help the intergroup/service board set some boundaries, and the intergroup/service board treasurer may be able to share what other intergroup/service boards have done … Continued

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]]> Some intergroup/service boards follow the Internal Revenue Service guidelines for charitable mileage reimbursement. The expense policies are established through group conscience at an intergroup meeting. Looking at past expenses for travel may help the intergroup/service board set some boundaries, and the intergroup/service board treasurer may be able to share what other intergroup/service boards have done with their travel policies.

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]]> How do we increase contributions to our service body? https://oa.org/faqs/how-do-we-increase-contributions-to-our-service-body/ Tue, 14 Jan 2020 19:43:08 +0000 https://oa.org/?post_type=faqs&p=712 There are many ways to increase contributions within a service body. Many groups have had a Seventh Tradition skit performed at their meeting. Some intergroups have fundraising events like clothing exchanges, basket drawings, garage sales, gratitude pledges, etc. Sharing the Seventh Tradition of OA pamphlet with the topic of self-support is a good meeting topic. … Continued

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]]> There are many ways to increase contributions within a service body. Many groups have had a Seventh Tradition skit performed at their meeting. Some intergroups have fundraising events like clothing exchanges, basket drawings, garage sales, gratitude pledges, etc. Sharing the Seventh Tradition of OA pamphlet with the topic of self-support is a good meeting topic. Monthly intergroup/service board newsletters include articles about self-support, fundraising efforts, and information on how contributions are used within intergroups, regions, and the WSO. For more ideas, read Budget Guidelines for Service Bodies and Fundraising and Prudent Reserve Guidelines for Groups and Service Bodies.

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]]> Does the purchase of literature require approval? https://oa.org/faqs/does-the-purchase-of-literature-require-approval/ Tue, 14 Jan 2020 19:42:47 +0000 https://oa.org/?post_type=faqs&p=711 A group conscience is often agreed upon before any purchases are made.

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]]> A group conscience is often agreed upon before any purchases are made.

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]]> Is the group treasurer responsible to order literature? https://oa.org/faqs/is-the-group-treasurer-responsible-to-order-literature/ Tue, 14 Jan 2020 19:42:34 +0000 https://oa.org/?post_type=faqs&p=710 As treasurer of your group, you will be responsible to either purchase literature or reimburse members who do purchase literature for your group.

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]]> As treasurer of your group, you will be responsible to either purchase literature or reimburse members who do purchase literature for your group.

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]]> How do we handle income and expenses? https://oa.org/faqs/how-do-we-handle-income-and-expenses/ Tue, 14 Jan 2020 19:42:18 +0000 https://oa.org/?post_type=faqs&p=709 A ledger to record all income and expenses would be a great way to start. Documenting all transactions will allow reviews to be conducted easily and future treasurers to easily step into their new role.

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]]> A ledger to record all income and expenses would be a great way to start. Documenting all transactions will allow reviews to be conducted easily and future treasurers to easily step into their new role.

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]]> How often should I distribute excess funds to other service bodies and WSO? https://oa.org/faqs/how-often-should-i-distribute-excess-funds-to-other-service-bodies-and-wso/ Tue, 14 Jan 2020 19:42:02 +0000 https://oa.org/?post_type=faqs&p=708 Your group should decide this, keeping in mind their prudent reserve requirement. Many groups have chosen to send donations quarterly. Often, donations are split, and OA suggests using a 50/40/10 formula, with 50% of contributions to intergroup/service board, 40% to WSO, and 10% to region. As with frequency of contributions, this is a matter for … Continued

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]]> Your group should decide this, keeping in mind their prudent reserve requirement. Many groups have chosen to send donations quarterly. Often, donations are split, and OA suggests using a 50/40/10 formula, with 50% of contributions to intergroup/service board, 40% to WSO, and 10% to region. As with frequency of contributions, this is a matter for your group conscience.

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]]> What is a prudent reserve and how do we establish one? https://oa.org/faqs/what-is-a-prudent-reserve-and-how-do-we-establish-one/ Tue, 14 Jan 2020 19:41:37 +0000 https://oa.org/?post_type=faqs&p=707 A prudent reserve is an amount of money set aside that can be used to meet operational expenses if contributions decrease. The WSO has a policy for their prudent reserve “not to exceed one year’s operating budget plus outstanding liabilities plus one-time capital expenditures.” Each service body can establish its own prudent reserve policy. It’s … Continued

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]]> A prudent reserve is an amount of money set aside that can be used to meet operational expenses if contributions decrease. The WSO has a policy for their prudent reserve “not to exceed one year’s operating budget plus outstanding liabilities plus one-time capital expenditures.” Each service body can establish its own prudent reserve policy. It’s common for a prudent reserve to cover a three-month period. Refer to Budget Guidelines for Service Bodies and Fundraising and Prudent Reserve Guidelines for Groups and Service Bodies.

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]]> Do I use my own checks to pay the bills? https://oa.org/faqs/do-i-use-my-own-checks-to-pay-the-bills/ Tue, 14 Jan 2020 19:41:22 +0000 https://oa.org/?post_type=faqs&p=706 As each group is autonomous, this question would be best asked in a group conscience meeting. Some group treasurers use their personal checking accounts and others purchase money orders.

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]]> As each group is autonomous, this question would be best asked in a group conscience meeting. Some group treasurers use their personal checking accounts and others purchase money orders.

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