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To: Members, Groups, and Service Bodies of Overeaters Anonymous If you are a group, please read this appeal letter at three consecutive meetings. If an intergroup, service board, or region, please consider an annual contribution for this appeal. Your contributions continue to make a difference for Overeaters Anonymous. Thank you! Here are some of the … Continued
Download the English-language PDF OA Board-approved.©2025 Overeaters Anonymous, Inc. All rights reserved. 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
Receipts US dollars Funds from prior year reserves $0 Contributions $1,050,000 Delegate Support Fund (World Service Office Restricted Fund) $0 Professional Exhibits Fund (World Service Office Restricted Fund) $0 Translation Fund (World Service Office Restricted Fund) $0 General Literature $98,400 Book Sales (Gross): Overeaters Anonymous, Third Edition $47,000 For Today $45,300 … Continued
English Translation Definition Ad Hoc Committee Ad Hoc Committee A special (temporary) committee formed for a specific purpose or project. Affiliate Affiliate To choose to join with another service body for the purpose of communication and support in conducting the OA business. Affiliated Group Affiliated Group A group that chooses to join a specific … Continued
Dear Members of Overeaters Anonymous, As you are aware, effective January 1, 2025, the suggested group contribution percentages changed to 50% to intergroups/service boards, 40% to world service, and 10% to region from 60%, 30%, and 10% respectively. While the Seventh Tradition pamphlet was updated and an announcement was made on oa.org, the Executive Committee … Continued
Your group can publicize your meetings in many ways. Here are a few. For more information, contact your local service body or region and get the Public Information and Professional Outreach Service Manual at bookstore.oa.org. Group Registration Register your group and keep that information current with the World Service Office and your intergroup/service board. Many … Continued
To all regions, service boards, and intergroups of Overeaters Anonymous, As members of the Medical and Mental Health Subcommittee of the Public Information and Professional Outreach Committee, our service is to inform as many medical and mental health providers as possible about Overeaters Anonymous (OA). In order to enlist all OA members in achieving this … Continued
“Individuals have the right of appeal and petition in order to ensure their opinions and personal grievances will be carefully considered.” (Fifth Concept of OA Service) For members having difficulties with others, with groups or service bodies, or wishing to appeal a decision made at any level, the following process can be very helpful to … Continued
When we take on the responsibility of service beyond the group level, there are principles that will enhance the service experience which are connected with both the Traditions and the Concepts. Our service bodies do have conduct each time they meet. Understanding and practicing these spiritual principles make service bodies more effective and benefits all … Continued
To: OA Service Bodies From: Public Awareness/Professional Tradeshows Committee of the OA Board of Trustees Re: Free licensed images, translation, and graphic design platform for intergroups and service boards registered as nonprofits/charities In the past year, OA service bodies, including the Board of Trustees, have responded to new challenges to manage how stock photography images … Continued