Where does the money go?

Have you ever wondered where your money goes when you drop it into the basket?

Your contribution helps make sure there is a place for compulsive eaters to meet and share their recovery. Many churches and other establishments are generous in providing meeting room space, however, they do charge nominal rent to cover their heating/ air conditioning, housekeeping and other operating costs.

Your donation also goes toward covering the purchase of supplies, literature and any group workshops or special events.

When OA was established 40 years ago, the suggested donation was $1. A candy bar was a nickel. Stamps were 3 cents. A $5,000 car was a luxury automobile. Times have changed. A dollar will not buy as much as it did then. A donation of $2 or more for each meeting is suggested, however, there are no dues or fees to participate.

"Each group ought to be self-supporting, declining outside contributions."

OA Math: 60 + 30 + 10 = 7^th Tradition

After each group’s expenses and Prudent Reserve are met, it is suggested that the proceeds go to support the work of OA service bodies.

It is recommended that 60% of each group’s proceeds to their Intergroup. Dallas Metroplex Intergroup (DMI) is the OA service body that regularly meets to conduct business affecting OA groups in the greater Dallas area, acts as spokesperson for OA, provides guidance to OA groups and provides a phone and web connection for newcomers. Volunteer labor sustains it.

DMI meets at 6 pm the third Sunday of each month at the DMI Service Center located at 331 Melrose Drive, Suite #116.

Please send your group’s check or money order :

DMI Overeaters Anonymous
Dallas Metroplex Intergroup
331 Melrose Drive, Suite 116
Richardson, TX 75080

World Service Office (WSO) of OA is located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. WSO provides services to newcomers, prepares and distributes literature, creates Lifeline and hosts conventions and conferences to carry the message. Contributions may be sent to:

Overeaters Anonymous, Inc.
P.O. Box 44020
Rio Rancho, NM 87174-4020

OA is divided into 10 international regions. DMI is in Region III. Regions foster communication with groups and intergroups and sponsor local events. When sending your contribution  please use the Region III Donation Form.

To help with the calculations you may wish to use the attached worksheet.

Each dollar you put in the basket helps ensure that there will be one more meeting and more opportunity to "carry the message" to other compulsive overeaters.

Overeaters Anonymous is a 501 (c ) 3 non-profit organization.

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