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A guide for leaders and other OA members interested in meetings for beginner members OA Board-Approved Literature©2003 Overeaters Anonymous, Inc. All rights reserved. Rev. 1/2024. Overeaters Anonymous, Inc. World Service OfficeLocation: 6075 Zenith Court NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144, USAMailing address: PO Box 44727, Rio Rancho, NM 87174-4727, USATelephone: +1 505-891-2664
Each group may modify these guidelines to better suit its meeting’s needs. Use these suggestions before or after a regular OA meeting or during an OA meeting if the newcomer would like to move to a separate room for a short informational meeting. Purpose Provide a warm welcome to newcomers. Give them hope and a … Continued
We of Overeaters Anonymous have made a discovery. At the very first meeting we attended, we learned that we were in the clutches of a dangerous illness, and that willpower, emotional health, and self-confidence, which some of us had once possessed, were no defense against it. We have learned that the reasons for the illness … Continued
From the Twelfth-Step-Within Handbook (#485), Appendix F OA Responsibility Pledge Always to extend the hand and heart of OAto all who share my compulsion;for this I am responsible. OA Board-ApprovedReprinted from Twelfth-Step-Within Handbook © 2002, 2010, 2016 by Overeaters Anonymous, Inc. All rights reserved. Rev. 10/2023 Overeaters Anonymous®, Inc.World Service Office6075 Zenith Ct. NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144-6424 USAMail … Continued
Here are some ways to find a sponsor. We suggest you look first to the groups in your area for sponsors, attending as many meetings as you can. You are not limited to any minimum or maximum number of meetings. Visit other meetings and local OA events. Sponsors are often asked to identify themselves, and … Continued
From the Twelfth-Step-Within Handbook (#485), Appendix D The following thirty questions are for use in daily writing and/or discussion with a sponsor by members who want to stop “slipping and sliding.” The questions are also recommended for those in relapse who want to recommit to their OA program. The OA literature referenced is available from … Continued
Use this guide with suggestions of what to say and what not to say when speaking to someone about OA for the first time. DOs DON’Ts Why Carry the Message? “Service is its own reward.” (The Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of Overeaters Anonymous, Second Edition, p. 142) “When I give service, I receive more … Continued
Download the PDF in English or refer to the translatable text below. Translatable text of this document Call for Service Important new option for Designated Downloaders! Use your computer skills and language knowledge to help others in Overeaters Anonymous (OA)! Designated downloaders pass on information from the World Service Office and other OA websites to … Continued
It is suggested that a neutral, experienced OA member facilitate an inventory for a group or service body. Region boards can assist with finding members who can provide this type of support. This inventory is divided into three parts: When you have completed the inventory, you will probably discover that your intergroup or service board … Continued
While it is relatively easy to create a website, security and maintenance can push the limits of a service body’s capability. First, using a reputable website builder can help because the builder will release regular security updates. Second, it is critical that everyone with access to your website use a complex (strong) password and two-factor … Continued