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Dear Intergroups/Service Boards and Regions, We, the WSBC Young Adults Committee of Overeaters Anonymous, ask ourselves, “How can we be of service to the Fellowship and to Overeaters Anonymous as a whole?” As we are focused on members between the ages of eighteen and thirty, we realize we have a unique perspective as a necessary … Continued
With 2022 and the ongoing global health emergency, OA’s Board of Trustees see that many OA groups continue to meet virtually and seek ways to carry the message to newcomers and fellows electronically. Since last fall, we have received many requests to reconsider our guidelines on how OA-owned material may be shared electronically. Hearing you, … Continued
In Memoriam Rozanne S., Founder. Overeaters Anonymous July 15, 1929–January 16, 2014 “A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.”(For Today, p. 311) With one step into a 1958 Gamblers Anonymous meeting, Rozanne S., the founder of Overeaters Anonymous, set foot on her worldwide journey to bring help and hope to … Continued
Even in recovery, I wanted a magic pill that could cure uncomfortable moments. Sometimes I believe perhaps we as a Fellowship can do something more to ease the burden for those entering recovery young. At times, I have racked my brain with confusion, anger, and sadness looking for some way that we can carry the … Continued
Board of Trustees Adopts Consensus Process At a Board of Trustees (BOT) meeting in mid-2004, board members passed a resolution to explore a decision-making process based on consensus rather than on the formal parliamentary process. It took this initiative for two main reasons: First, Concept Twelve suggests making all decisions on the basis of substantial … Continued
OA Holiday Workshop: Unity Day Introduction Today, worldwide, in over fifty countries, members of Overeaters Anonymous are meeting to celebrate the importance of unity within the OA Fellowship. Here is a little history on Unity Day. History Readings Voices of Recovery – February 27 Voices of Recovery – January 5 UNITY DAY HISTORY:LOCAL EVENT TIMELINE In the … Continued
Decorations/Preparations Registration On name tags use dots: Opening (10 minutes) Speakers (60 minutes, 15 minutes each) Exercise: Puzzle Pieces for Sponsorship Attendees break into two groups according to the designations on their name tags: red, blue, and green. Red is one group, and blue and green is the other. Each group receives a set of … Continued
Download the PDF in English Translatable text of this document Last Binge?$$$ Abstinence?Priceless! Abstinence is priceless and carrying the message to the still-suffering compulsive eater costs money. A contribution of $5 or more at each meeting is suggested. Sometimes more IS better. Give as if your life depends on it.
Twelfth Step Within Format for Information Gathering “Ideas that Work” Type of Project Humor Project Name OA Trivia Project Goal To create laughter Organizing Service Body Individual Contact Information Susan S. (sharabi4@bezeqint.net), Israel, Region Nine Resources Needed (budget, volunteers, materials, etc.) Workshop with trivia questions (answers provided). Examples attached. Implementation Process (including length of time for … Continued
Twelfth Step Within Format for Information Gathering: “Ideas that Work” Type of Project Newcomers Project Name Newcomer Welcome Coin Project Goal To provide newcomers with a recovery keepsake from the meeting Organizing Service Body Maui Friends of Recovery Intergroup Contact Information oamaui@aol.com Resources Needed (budget, volunteers, materials, etc.) Any recovery coin with the Serenity Prayer … Continued