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
What is the purpose of the First Twelve Days in OA? This program takes place during twelve sessions, which may or may not occur in twelve consecutive days. For instance, you may want to schedule calls on weekdays only. You also may want to look ahead at the sessions, and if you are uncertain about … Continued
To: Overeaters Anonymous Service Bodies and Conference Delegates From: Meg M., Chair, Board of Trustees Re: World Service Business Conference 2025 Welcome to our 64th Annual World Service Business Conference (WSBC) of Overeaters Anonymous. This year the Conference will be virtual. I will be in person as will the first vice chair, the staff, our … Continued
64th Annual World Service Business Conference May 4–10, 2025 Elections for six trustee positions will be held at the World Service Business Conference (WSBC) in 2025. A trustee application is available on the OA website for use by any qualified OA member wishing to apply for the position of trustee. All applications must be submitted … Continued
64th Annual World Service Business Conference (WSBC) May 4–10, 2025 Summarized Schedule For detailed information, refer to the tentative Conference agenda on the OA website under Frequently Used Documents at https://oa.org/world-service-business-conference/. WSBC 2025 is a virtual event and officially begins on Sunday, May 4, 2025, with several optional meetings scheduled in late April. Several meetings … Continued
Re: Overeaters Anonymous Supports The Rainbow (LGBTQ+) Specific Focus Service Board To Overeaters Anonymous members and groups: The Board of Trustees, Region Chairs Committee, Unity with Diversity Conference Committee, and the 2024 World Service Business Conference stand hand-in-hand with all of our specific-focus service boards. We regret to report that OA’s Rainbow (LGBTQ+) Specific Focus … Continued
Bylaws Section B, Article VII – Board of Trustees, Section 2 – Duties and Responsibilities Bylaws Subpart A, Article V – Directors/Management, Section 7 – Resignation and Removal of Trustees
To: Intergroups and service boards outside the United States From: OA region chairs and Board of Trustees Re: Adding OA to Trusted Eating Disorder Websites Outside the US You may have an opportunity to help carry our message online to those outside the US who are suffering from anorexia and bulimia. To combat a rising … Continued
Twelfth Step Within Format for Information Gathering: “Ideas that Work” Type of Project Service Project Name Traveling Hopefuls Project Goal Bring abstinence and strong recovery to an underserved or non-abstinent area to carry the hope that there is a solution. Resources Needed (budget, volunteers, materials, etc.) A car (or public transport), abstinent volunteers, willingness, and … Continued