Guidelines for Locally Produced Literature

These guidelines have been developed through the experience of OA members and the Board of Trustees, who have contributed to their creation. They reflect OA Traditions and Concepts of Service as reflected in our OA Conference-approved literature. These guidelines are strong suggestions based on the experience of those who have gone before. The guidelines do … Continued

Secretaries Maintain the Connection

The group secretary is a link in a chain that disseminates important information in two ways: from the World Service Office to group members and from the group to the World Service Office. Sending current group information or changes to the World Service Office is a job that usually falls onto the broad shoulders of … Continued

OA Region Inventory

This inventory is divided into three parts and can be used at three separate meetings, or a special meeting could be planned specifically for using this inventory. The three parts of the inventory are: When you have completed the inventory, you will probably discover that your region has more strengths than you realized. After all, … Continued

How to Submit a Motion to World Service Business Conference (WSBC)

Video Translation Subtitles and Closed Captioning Click the settings gear icon for subtitles in your language or the “CC” button for closed-captioning in English. PPTX Slideshow (Large ZIP file) Download the PPTX Slideshow in English with English narration (Large ZIP file) Related Document

Guidelines for OA Newsletters

Congratulations! Your newsletter will enhance the growth of Overeaters Anonymous in your area. OA Responsibility Pledge Always to extend the hand and heart of OAto all who share my compulsion;for this I am responsible. OA Board-Approved©1991, 2008, 2017, 2019 Overeaters Anonymous, Inc. Rev. 6/2022. All rights reserved.#570 Overeaters Anonymous, Inc. World Service OfficeLocation: 6075 Zenith … Continued

Young Adults Committee Letter to Intergroups, Service Boards, and Regions

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

Consensus Process for OA Board of Trustees

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

Seventh Tradition Table Card

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.

Exhibit 2: Sample Budget

INCOME BUDGET CDs and Electronic Media $ Convention—Local $ Convention—State $ Fundraising $ Retreat $ Seventh Tradition Contributions—Group $ Seventh Tradition Contributions—Individual $ Workshops $ TOTAL INCOME $ EXPENSES $ Banking Fees/Adjustments $ Chair’s Expenses $ Convention—State $ Delegate Expenses $ Newsletter $ P.O. Box Rental $ Phone Service $ Professional Outreach/Public Information $ Secretary—Corresponding … Continued

Exhibit 1: Budget Proposal Example

Item Estimate Source Registration Fee $40 Region Assembly Registration Form Mileage $28 200 miles (per internet navigation site software) x 14 cents per mile Hotel $240 (plus tax) Hotel rate of $120 per night plus tax Meals $110 $55/day x 2 days Total Request $418 (NOTE: This example is from the United States. Transportation reimbursement … Continued