Regional Representatives

OA Virtual Region Assembly – November 16-17 2024

Below is the application to become an OA Foot Steps Virtual Intergroup Representative to the Virtual Region Assembly on June 16-17 2024. Once this application has been received, and our applicants are approved through our Virtual Intergroup business meeting or at a subsequent Special Meeting, you will be asked to fill in the final application at the Virtual Region.

The following are the Representative Qualifications according to Virtual Region Bylaws Section 2 :

1. Representatives to the Virtual Region assemblies must:
   1. Be a member of a service body or committee of the Virtual Region of Overeaters Anonymous (OA), as defined in OA Inc., Subpart B Article V Sections 1 and 2 as well as Article VI. and
   2. Have registered with the Virtual Region secretary as a voting representative on behalf of your service body or committee.
2. A Virtual Region representative shall have a minimum of six months current continuous abstinence as defined by Overeaters Anonymous, while practicing the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of OA. 
3. Each person shall be the sole judge of their abstinence from compulsive eating and compulsive food behaviors.

And our own OA Foot Steps Policies and Procedures Article 6

Section 3 – Responsibilities

1. Candidates must apply at least seven days in advance of the election meeting.
2. Candidates must specify their preferred Region Committee on their application.
3. Nominees need to attend the election meeting to be considered.
4. Representatives serve a one-year term and can stand for re-election for another year.
5. A previous representative must take a one-year break after two years of service. This qualification may be set aside by a two-thirds majority of the intergroup voting members.
6. Candidates must show prior service by attending at least two Intergroup meetings in the last six months.

Section 2 – Requirements and Term of Office

1. As far as possible, representatives should attend the Intergroup meetings throughout the entire term of office and give verbal updates to the intergroup. 
2. Representatives will:
   1. Represent the Intergroup at all Region Assemblies.
   2. Actively engage in a Region committee throughout their term.
   3. Work with the Region Assembly Coordinator and Representatives to prepare for active participation.
   4. Present a joint report to the intergroup at a Business Meeting following each Region Assembly.
   5. Ensure all communications about the Region are shared with the Intergroup.

Date *

Name *

First

Last

Phone *

Email *

How may we contact you? *

• Email
• WhatsApp

What is your time zone?

How long have you been in OA?

Do you have a minimum of six (6) months current abstinence? (Note: Each person shall be the sole judge of his or her abstinence) *

• Yes
• No

Are you practising the Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, and Twelve Concepts of OA Service to the best of your ability? *

• Yes
• No

Have you attended at least two OA Foot Steps Intergroup business meetings within the last 6 months? *

• Yes
• No

Either as a representative as a visitor.

Are you willing to serve on a Virtual Region committee of your choice thoughout the duration of your term of service? *

• Yes
• No

i.e. one year

What is the name and day of the OA Foot Steps affiliated group of which you are a member? *

Note: You do not need to be a meeting representative or leader to give service as a representative to Virtual Region assembly as long as you have met the above requirements.

Summary of your OA Service

Brief Account of your OA Story

Have you attended a Region Assembly as a Representative before? *

• Yes
• No

Skills and experience that you can bring to this role?

Are you a resident of the United Kingdom (UK) or the European Union (EU)? *

• Yes
• No

If you are an EU or UK resident, do you consent to your data being transferred outside of the United Kingdom or European Union? *

• Yes
• No

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• No

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