In Remembrance, Rozanne S

We are deeply saddened to report that OA’s beloved founder, Rozanne S., passed away peacefully in January at the age of 84. Rozanne began Overeaters Anonymous in California on January 19, 1960, and fulfilled her dream that it become an international organization. We are forever grateful to her for her vision, perseverance, and love, through…

WSBC Decision Changes Wording of Anonymity Statement

Delegates at the 2013 World Service Business Conference voted to approve the following changes to the Anonymity Statement originally adopted by the 1980 Conference. Please bring this new change to your group. WSBC Policy 1980b (Amended 2013) An anonymity statement was adopted: Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of our program, always ensuring principles before personalities….

Guidance for Treasurers

The Finance Committee at World Service has put together an FAQ for Service Body Treasurers. The FAQs provide guidance to such questions as: Does my group need a bank account? How do we get a tax ID? How do we distribute excess funds to Intergroup, Region, and World Service? How do we handle liability insurance…