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July 11, 2023 Beloved Members, Groups, and Service Bodies of Overeaters Anonymous, We all come from different backgrounds and experiences. The OA program is for everyone with a desire to stop eating compulsively. We are meant to be inclusive and welcoming to all. A subcommittee of the Unity with Diversity Conference Committee has been in … Continued
DOs DON’Ts Tradition Five Each group has but one primary purpose—to carry its message to the compulsive overeater who still suffers. OA Responsibility Pledge Always to extend the hand and heart of OAto all who share my compulsion;for this I am responsible OA Board-Approved. © 2023 Overeaters Anonymous, Inc. All rights reserved.
Why is a bylaws or a summary of purpose (SOP) document needed? Either bylaws or a summary of purpose is required by OA Bylaws, Subpart B to register a service body with Overeaters Anonymous. What is useful about having bylaws and policies? At the intergroup, service board, region, and world service levels, there are agreed-upon … Continued
To start an intergroup/service board, you must meet the following requirements. Service Bodies Per OA, Inc. Bylaws, Subpart B, Article VI – Service Bodies: Section 1 – Composition Section 2 – Registration Section 3 – Affiliation and Participation Purpose of Affiliation: To facilitate the count of groups and service bodies of the Fellowship and to … Continued
OA Holiday Workshop: Unity Day Unity Day Flyer Checklist __________ A Unity Day Celebration” or similar title __________ Workshop title or theme __________ Optional customized OA logo approved by the WSO as detailed on the Copy Requests page on oa.org: https://oa.org/guidelines-meetings/copy-requests/ __________ Date and time/length of workshop __________ Optional Unity Day sample explanations: __________ Brief … Continued
Fundraising Ideas OA events are wonderful for fellowship and recovery, and the funds they generate can help groups and service bodies continue Twelve Step work. Fundraisers that include the use of OA literature reinforce the program and help carry the message. Suggested fundraisers Anniversary celebrations Annual OA events such as Overeaters Anonymous’ birthday and International … Continued
Contents Introduction These guidelines are designed to help service bodies (intergroups, service boards, regions) develop an annual process for creating, monitoring, and administering a budget. This enables service bodies to adhere to Tradition Seven: “Every OA group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions.” Purpose of a Budget A service body’s budget provides a … Continued
Imagine this: You are still suffering from compulsive eating or compulsive food behaviors and you’re desperately searching online for a solution. How great would it be if an OA story of recovery popped up as your first search result? This is the inspiration behind Lifeline: Stories of Recovery at lifeline.oa.org, where we can broadcast our … Continued
Purpose The purpose of the Professional Outreach Committee is to coordinate the efforts of OA groups interested in carrying the message of recovery to hospitals, treatment centers, correctional facilities, religious organizations, schools, libraries, corporations, and civilian and military professional communities. Remember to adhere to the principles in the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions: Preparing and … Continued
(Committed to Action for Recovery, Encouragement, and Support) Correspondence Program Guidelines The OA C.A.R.E.S. correspondence program was created to establish a network of support for compulsive eaters who are incarcerated. By describing how OA has affected your life, you can help deliver OA’s Twelve Step program of recovery directly to those in need. Thank you … Continued