Board Chair’s Welcome Letter

To: Overeaters Anonymous Service Bodies and Conference Delegates From: Bob L., Board of Trustees Re: World Service Business Conference 2026 Welcome to our 65th Annual World Service Business Conference (WSBC) of Overeaters Anonymous. This year, the Conference will be back in person in Albuquerque and will be held at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Albuquerque … Continued

Trustee Nominee Application Instructions

65th Annual World Service Business Conference April 20–25, 2026 Elections for seven trustee positions will be held at the World Service Business Conference (WSBC) in 2026. 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

Affiliation and Participation Flow Chart

This chart shows how support and information flow to our groups through our service bodies and vice-versa. The purpose of Affiliation is to help us count groups and service bodies for fair representation and to encourage the flow of support and information to all. The purpose of Participation is to facilitate the support and flow … Continued

Overall Service Structure

This service structure chart shows how the various levels provide support for the level above it. Individuals form groups. Groups provide support for individual OA members. Together we get better, and we don’t have to do it alone. Regions provide support for service boards, intergroups, and unaffiliated groups. The World Service Business Conference is comprised … Continued

From Slip or Relapse to Recovery

This is an action plan for reclaiming and retaining our abstinence. This inventory and the actions that we take are the most loving things we can do right now for ourselves, our abstinence, and our recovery. There are three parts to this action plan. Upon completion, it is vital to share each part with an … Continued

Strong Abstinence Checklist and Writing Exercise

Use this valuable tool every day to support you in keeping your abstinence strong and intact. You may also use it as the focus for meetings and workshops. Checklist Writing Exercise © 2014 Overeaters Anonymous, Inc. Board-approved. Rev. 7/25

Business Conference Policy Manual

A Summary of Continuing Effect Motions1962–2025 Introduction It is noted that all motions appearing in this summary were adopted by the group conscience of the World Service Business Conference of Overeaters Anonymous. Furthermore, until changed, these motions set self-imposed limits on the Fellowship. According to the Bylaws of Overeaters Anonymous, Inc., Subpart B, Article VIII, … Continued