Virtual Region Annual Appeal 2025/2026

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Some of What Our 7th Tradition Supported in 2025

VIRTUAL REGION GROWTH & STRUCTURE
  • Grew to 23 intergroups
  • Added a third service board
  • helped 6 Intergroup Renewal Workshops and more to come
  • 77 previously unaffiliated meetings now affiliated with our intergroups
GLOBAL REACH & NEWCOMER SUPPORT
  • Our Convention reached 1,000+ members across 39 countries
  • Welcomed newcomers worldwide though our convention and open house.
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  • Our newcomer Facebook outreach pages in six languages grew from 15,000 followers to 25,000.

Here are a few of the things the Region will be doing in 2026:

  • Launching two new radio public service announcements and additional digital media platforms for outreach, as well as Carry the Message Workshops.
  • Big session welcoming 900 newcomers with 50 recovery sessions, including Step sessions, interactive workshops, keynote speakers.
  • Big Book  study and OA Green Workbook 15-Week Study Guide.
  • Intergroup Renewal Workshops in:
    • Conflict resolution, inventory, voice and vote.
    • Best practices in welcoming or starting a meeting or service body, organization and communication
    • A two-part Carry the Message Workshop
    • Zoom and Data Security Workshop
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Virtual Region Annual Appeal
Sharing Guide for Meetings 2025/2026

Zoom Instructions & Distribution Guidance for Meetings:

Dear Meeting Leaders and Hosts, Intergroup and Service Board Chairs, Meeting and Service Board Treasurers, Trusted Servants, and OA Virtual Region Members:

Introducing the First-Ever Virtual Region Annual Appeal Slideshow

For the first time, the Virtual Region is sharing a narrated Annual Appeal slideshow that may be used in OA meetings to support the 7th Tradition and to increase awareness of Virtual Region service opportunities. 

In any meeting where video can be accessed (for example, a Zoom meeting), groups may share the slideshow:

– During the 7th Tradition announcement  

– During business meetings  

– At any point the meeting format allows

Important: The QR Code Is Timed on Purpose
The slideshow concludes with a QR code that remains on-screen for several seconds so members have enough time to scan it and make a contribution if they wish..

– This is intentional, not an error in the video.  

– No pausing is required .  Simply allow the video to play fully to the end,  so members can use the QR code.
If video isn’t possible, leaders may instead:

– Play audio only 

– Share the Annual Appeal link in the c- Share the link outside the meeting (email, WhatsApp, website, etc.)

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🔗 Optional Links You May Share with Members:

Link A — 2024 Use of Funds Summary 

Link B — Assembly Binder: Budget + Reports 

Link C — Service Opportunities in the Virtual Region 

How to Screen-Share the Slideshow in Zoom:
– Please test in advance when possible.

CLICK HERE for A Tutorial
on how to a share slide show/audio on Zoom!

Windows / Mac (Recommended)
  1. Click Share Screen.
  2. Select the slideshow window.
  3. Check Share Computer Sound.
  4. Click Share, then press Play.
Chromebook
  1. Share → Chrome Tab.
  2. Turn ON Share Tab Audio.
  3. Play slideshow.
Android (Varies by device — testing recommended)
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  1. Share → Screen.
  2. Tap Start Now.
  3. Enable Share Device Sound.
  4. Play slideshow.
iPhone / iPad
  1. Share Content → Files → Select Video.
  2. Zoom will play narration + slides automatically.
Phone-Only & Non-Real-Time Meetings:
For phone-only meetings or email/chat-based formats:

– Play audio only when possible.

– Share the video link for independent viewing.

– Include the 7th Tradition/Annual Appeal link so members can contribute.

 
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Contribution Details:

Meetings, intergroups, service boards, and individual members may contribute. 

When contributing on behalf of a meeting or service entity, please include your OA Meeting/Service ID Number.

For Zoom Meetings, please share these links:

 

With gratitude for your service and generosity, 

Overeaters Anonymous — Virtual Region. 

Together we carry the message — one meeting at a time.