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Twelfth Step Within Format for Information Gathering: “Ideas that Work” Type of Project Abstinence – Service Project Name Staying Abstinent Is the Best Service I Can Do Project Goal Demonstrate abstinence and recovery from compulsive eating Organizing Service Body N/A – individual Resources Needed (budget, volunteers, materials, etc.) Willingness to share the ups and downs … 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
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
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
A guide for leaders and other OA members interested in meetings for beginner members OA Board-Approved Literature©2003 Overeaters Anonymous, Inc. All rights reserved. Rev. 1/2024. 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
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
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