1. Overeaters Anonymous R9 How we fit into the OA World service Office (WSO) Financial Accounts. A review of the Financial Statements for OA, Inc. the Year Ended 31 December 2016

2. OA is made up of 10 physical regions and the virtual meetings

3. We are part of OA Region 9 The map above shows how large R9 is and the area of the world our region covers.

4. Region 9 is the third largest region with 889 groups

5. This is a summarised version of the
Overeaters Anonymous Inc. (WSO)
Accounts Summary For the Year Ended 31 December
% of Total
2016
2015
Net Income $
Contributions
56%
558,862
502,584
Bequests 0% -
122,192
Literature Surplus
34%
336,217
392,696
World Convention Net Income 5%
46,557
Investment income etc.
47,950
(20,882)
100%
989,586
996,590
Net Costs
Net Group Support Costs
(424,638)
(441,388)
Net Lifeline & Step by Step Costs
(65,770)
(60,313)
Net Admin Costs
(514,661)
(453,377)
(1,005,069)
(955,078)
Net Deficit / Surplus
(15,483)
41,512
This is a summarised version of the
Income and Expenditure Account.
The full accounts can be found in the delegate binder for WSBC 2017

6. Numbers of Groups in each region and their contributions
Total
Contributions
Per Group No
Year Average R
Groups
IGs / SBs
2016 1
395 26
26,421
66.89 8
733 57
62,219
84.88 2
998 34
94,880
95.07 9
889 63
21,036
23.66 3
473 22
47,624
100.68 10
183 12
7,650
41.80 4
277 18
42,978
155.16 V
475 7
25,705
54.12 5
532 29
71,238
133.91 O
9,537 6
855 38
89,479
104.65
502 21
60,095
119.71
6312
$558,862
$88.54
The above tables shows the numbers of groups in each region and their contributions in 2016.
By showing this information we can work out the average contribution that each group has given in each region.

7. The summary on the previous two slides show: -
56% of our income comes from contributions.
Total costs for the year in 2016 were $1,005,069.
We have 6312 groups in the world.
If our costs stay the same ($1,005,069) and the same proportion of income comes from contributions (56%) we would need $562,839 in contributions to cover those costs.
Taking an average that works out at $89.00 per group.
That’s an average so it takes account of the fact that some groups will pay a lot more than that and some a lot less.
Note: - If we want to rely less on the surplus / profit from sales of OA literature and we want to do the same things to carry the OA message we would have to give more contributions in order to cover our costs.

8. Region 9 contributed $21036 in 2016 from our 889 groups
A full list of R9 contributions can be found on our OA.org website.
If your service body has given contributions and they are not listed there, please contact the WSO
Region 9 contributed $21036 in 2016 from our 889 groups

9. The average contribution per group in R9 was $23
The average contribution per group in R9 was $23.66 in 2016 from our 889 groups.
In round figures that is $24.00

10. Contribution Aims
When the basket comes around do we keep in mind how much we might be spending if we were out binging?
Do we remember all the money we spent on weight loss / control programs?
Does our groups pay for its own expenses out of the basket?
When voting how to use group funds, do we keep in mind the things our intergroup, region and world service do to carry the message, and what it costs?
Do we make a contribution (beyond the group)?
(Overeaters Anonymous Twelve Steps & Twelve Traditions page 168 & 169)
Does your group have an aim in mind when they consider their contributions beyond the group level?
Would that figure of $89 per group per year be unreasonable?
What would be a reasonable amount, considering your groups size?

11. Some tools that your OA group might use in your meetings is the 7th Tradition
tent card.
The WSO one helps remind members about the priceless gift of Abstinence.
The R9 one helps the group keep in mind the costs and the role it plays in OA service.

12. What does OA, Inc (WSO) spend the money on?
OA WSO and the trustees are dedicated to meeting the needs of the fellowship around the world.
The WSO staff serve as a central hub for the administration, financial, logistical, public information and literature production of OA. These activities are directly funded by contributions and literature sales from the OA fellowship. Here are some of the services that the WSO budget covers: -
Literature sales,
Literature development,
Group support incl. registrations,
Administration of BOT & joint BOT / RCC,
Processing of contributions,
Lifeline, A Step Ahead & the Courier,
Website maintenance,
Administration of World Service Business Conference & its committees,
Processing of all payments including WSO costs, trustee costs, various fund costs & all payments,
Professional exhibits support,
Mailing & correspondence.

13. Funds administered by OA WSO
Your service body can contribute to: -
General Fund.
Professional Exhibits Fund (assists service bodies to exbibit at professional conferences and conventions if the SB lacks the resources to do so).
Delegate Assistance Fund (assists service bodies to send a delegate to WSBC if the SB lacks the resources to do so).
Your service body can apply to WSO for: -
Funding for assistance in Professional Exhibitions.
Funding for assistance to send a delegate to World Service Business Conference.
Funding to assist with translations.

14. If your service body want to contribute to OA, Inc
If your service body want to contribute to OA, Inc. or accept payments from OA WSO. The easiest way is to set up a Paypal account. Its faster and cheaper.
Paypal.com

15. Prepared with respect to all groups.
This presentation was prepared in order to explain the accounts of the OA, Inc for the Year Ended 31 Dec 2016 and the budget.
Prepared with respect to all groups.
Stella Cooke
R9 Trustee