Add a meeting - Overeaters Anonymous

1: Submitter Contact Details

By submitting this form to the World Service Office, your group is agreeing to comply with Tradition Three and the OA Bylaws, Subpart B, Article V as stated below.

TRADITION THREE: The only requirement for OA membership is a desire to stop eating compulsively.
ARTICLE V – OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS GROUPS

Section 1 – Definition

These points shall define an Overeaters Anonymous group:

As a group, they meet to practice the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of Overeaters Anonymous, guided by the Twelve Concepts of OA Service.
All who have the desire to stop eating compulsively are welcome in the group.
No member is required to practice any actions in order to remain a member or to have a voice (share at a meeting).
As a group they have no affiliation other than Overeaters Anonymous.
It has affiliated as an Overeaters Anonymous group by registering with the World Service Office.

Section 2 – Composition

A group may be formed as set forth in Article V, Section 1 by two or more persons meeting together, either:

1. in the same physical location (land-based);
2. through some form of electronic device (virtual); or
3. both (hybrid).

Your first name

Your last name

Email

Phone number

2: Meeting Settings

Meeting type(s)

Select all meeting types that apply (Face to Face, Online, Phone, or Non‑Real Time). This helps people know how they can attend.

Meeting group name

The name of your meeting. If your meeting doesn’t have a formal name, you can use your location + day (example: “OA Downtown Duluth – Tuesdays”).

Effective date

First date when the meeting will be held. If it already meets, enter the next meeting date.

5: Location/Access Details

Country

Country is required for all meeting types because OA serves a global fellowship across time zones, languages, and service structures. Even for online, phone, or non-real-time meetings, a country helps members find meetings relevant to their region, supports accurate service body routing and reporting, and improves discoverability in search and filters. It also helps us provide better support and communication for your meeting over time.

Face-to-Face meeting location information

Meeting place description

Enter the building name or facility where the meeting is held. Avoid including any other meeting information here.

Street address

Enter the primary street address. Do not add room or floor details here.

Additional address information

Use for suite, floor, or room numbers only.

City

State

Province

Postal code

Room directions

Provide simple directions to help attendees find the meeting room once they arrive (e.g., “Use the side entrance, then take the elevator to the 2nd floor”). Don’t include meeting descriptions or special notes.

Instructions for joining

Before your first visit, let the meeting contact know you plan to attend.

Transportation/Parking

Select any transportation options that can help people get to this meeting. If you don’t see a matching option, include it in Section 8: Notes.

Online meeting access procedures

Online platform link

Paste the meeting link here. If you do not want the user to have immediate access to your meeting you must provide a limited link that sends the user to the platform login page, but does not include the passcode and or meeting ID.

Virtual meeting ID

Enter the meeting ID used to join the virtual meeting (if applicable).

Meeting passcode

Enter the virtual meeting passcode, if required.

Dial-in number

Enter the phone number to call to join by audio.

Dial-in passcode

Enter the numeric passcode (or meeting PIN), if required after dialing in.

Instructions for joining

Join the meeting (full link provided).
Open the login page and enter the meeting ID, no passcode required.
Open the login page and enter the meeting ID and/or passcode.
Ask the meeting contact for login information prior to the meeting.
Before your first visit, let the meeting contact know you plan to attend.

Phone meeting access procedures

Phone number

Phone number to call to join the meeting.

Passcode

Numeric passcode (or meeting PIN), if required after dialing in.

Audio instructions (50/50 character maximum)

Brief audio-only instructions, including how to mute and unmute during the meeting. Keep it short and meeting-specific (for example: “Press *6 to mute/unmute”).

Non-real-time meeting details

Online platform link

The full link (including https://) to the non-real-time meeting location. Use the link to the thread, board, channel, or page where the discussion will happen.

Login or access information (100/100 character maximum)

Any access details needed, e.g., access code, required account, or step-by-step join instructions, such as: “Tell the meeting contact you plan to attend.” or “Open the website link and follow the instructions.”

Additional meeting options

Accessibility

Select any information that will help a member know if they will be able to attend meetings at this location.

Safety/Security

Note any safety or security considerations that attendees should be aware of.

Platform(s) used

Select the platform(s) used for this meeting, if applicable.

4: Meeting Information

Visitor access: (required)

Visitors welcome (open) — anyone may attend.

Members (closed) — for people who want to stop eating compulsively. This includes newcomers, OA members, and anyone who thinks they may have a problem with food.

Meeting day

Recurrence

Meeting time:

Hour

Minutes

Meridiem

Time zone

Duration

Language(s)

Select the language(s) spoken in this meeting. Choose up to 3 languages.

Holiday and weather plan

Choose options that best describe what happens during holidays or due to severe weather.

Average attendance

Enter the typical number of participants who attend this meeting.

Group’s website

Link to the group’s website, social media page or other external resource, if any.

3: Meeting Contacts

NOTE: Enter the primary contact person for this meeting. First name and last initial recommended. Every meeting must have at least one contact person, and valid email address.

Name

Enter the contact’s first name. Or first name and last initial. (e.g., “Jordan S.”).

Pronouns

Email

Provide an email where visitors can reach this contact. This may be publicly visible. For anonymity purposes, use a generic email address.

Email visibility

Display email on website

By default, the email address is hidden. If you leave this unchecked, we’ll store it for contact/administration only and it won’t appear on the website.

Phone number

Select country, then enter the full phone number including any required area codes.

Contact’s time zone

Preferred contact method(s)

Secondary contact(s)

Add additional contacts so members can reach the meeting if the primary contact is unavailable. This helps ensure timely updates and support for newcomers. It is acceptable to use a group or service body email to provide an additional way for the viewer to make connection.

Name

Enter the contact’s first name. Or first name and last initial. (e.g., “Jordan S.”).

Pronouns

Email

Provide an email where visitors can reach this contact. This may be publicly visible. For anonymity purposes, use a generic email address.

Email visibility

Display email on website

By default, the email address is hidden. If you leave this unchecked, we’ll store it for contact/administration only and it won’t appear on the website.

Phone number

Select country, then enter the full phone number including any required area codes.

Time zone

Preferred contact method(s)

6: Meeting Structure

Literature

Meeting weekly rotation

If the meeting follows a rotating weekly agenda, list each week and its focus.

Week number

Week agenda

A short description of what happens this week. Example: “Newcomer Q&A and shares.” or “Step of the month.”

7: Service Body

Look up your intergroup or national service board number.

Service body country

State

Province

Country

Service body number

Region number

8: Notes

Meeting notes (250/250 character maximum)

This field is for short temporary updates. Keeping it focused on practical information helps everyone find what they need.

9: Review and Submit

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