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Learn how these Concepts provide a spiritual foundation for effective service, group unity, and carrying the OA message. Discover how trust, participation, responsibility, and humility—paired with the Steps and Traditions—strengthen your recovery. Reflect on how service, group conscience, and spiritual principles guide your personal growth in OA. Download the Twelve Concepts of OA Service presentation in English … Continued
From the Twelfth-Step-Within Handbook (#485), Appendix F OA Responsibility Pledge Always to extend the hand and heart of OAto all who share my compulsion;for this I am responsible. OA Board-ApprovedReprinted from Twelfth-Step-Within Handbook © 2002, 2010, 2016 by Overeaters Anonymous, Inc. All rights reserved. Rev. 10/2023 Overeaters Anonymous®, Inc.World Service Office6075 Zenith Ct. NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144-6424 USAMail … Continued
Use this guide with suggestions of what to say and what not to say when speaking to someone about OA for the first time. DOs DON’Ts Why Carry the Message? “Service is its own reward.” (The Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of Overeaters Anonymous, Second Edition, p. 142) “When I give service, I receive more … Continued
It is suggested that a neutral, experienced OA member facilitate an inventory for a group or service body. Region boards can assist with finding members who can provide this type of support. This inventory is divided into three parts: When you have completed the inventory, you will probably discover that your intergroup or service board … Continued
While it is relatively easy to create a website, security and maintenance can push the limits of a service body’s capability. First, using a reputable website builder can help because the builder will release regular security updates. Second, it is critical that everyone with access to your website use a complex (strong) password and two-factor … Continued
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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
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
The following guidelines are offered as suggestions only; they are guides to aid you in deciding what information to collect. We invite any and all of you to participate in recording your local history and in gathering local historical memorabilia. This will help to ensure that your history is not lost. The World Service Office … Continued