Overeaters Anonymous, Inc.
PO Box 44020
Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87174-4020

Street Address:
6075 Zenith Court NE
Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87144-6424

For more information contact:
Naomi Lippel, Managing Director
Tel 505-891-2664
Fax 505-891-4320
nlippel@oa.org
www.oa.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WHEN PLANNING YOUR TECHNOLOGY, PODCAST, OR HEALTH-RELATED STORIES CONSIDER INTERVIEWING OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS

12-Step Program Reaches Out to Audience with Help and Support Made Available with New Overeaters Anonymous Podcast Series

Contact: Alexis Kerschner, Rick Johnson & Company Public Relations, (505) 266-7220, media@oa.org

Rio Rancho, N.M. – Many people struggle with compulsive eating and other eating issues and are looking for a way to recover. But, too often, they don’t know where to start. Overeaters Anonymous (OA) has now provided a new way to learn more about its Twelve-Step path to recovery.

Through a recently launched series of podcasts, those wanting more information on OA’s program can now download information and personal, compelling stories of recovery from any computer.

The podcast provides information that can be taken anywhere and listened to at anytime. OA members, sponsors and anyone interested in hearing more about OA can access these podcasts online on iTunes or at the OA website www.oa.org.

On the first podcast, OA Managing Director Naomi Lippel and OA member/trustee Dodie H. offer insight into OA’s history and how the program works. The monthly podcasts to follow will feature stories and experiences from a range of OA members. These podcasts further OA’s new public awareness initiative, which seeks to provide a variety of ways for the public to learn more about OA.

To speak with an OA representative, call Alexis Kerschner at 505-266-7220 or e-mail her at media@oa.org . More information about OA can be found at www.oa.org.

About Overeaters Anonymous: Founded in 1960, Overeaters Anonymous held its first meeting in Los Angeles, California. Now, 48 years later, OA is a worldwide Fellowship that has found a solution to the problems arising from overeating. There are more than 6,500 meeting groups in approximately 75 countries. It is not a religious organization and does not promote any particular diet. For more information, go to www.oa.org.

Overeaters Anonymous, Inc.
PO Box 44020
Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87174-4020

Street Address:
6075 Zenith Court NE
Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87144-6424

For more information contact:
Naomi Lippel, Managing Director
Tel 505-891-2664
Fax 505-891-4320
nlippel@oa.org
www.oa.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS TO HOLD WORLD SERVICE BUSINESS CONFERENCE IN ALBUQUERQUE MAY 5-10

OA Delegates from Around the World to Meet at Hotel Albuquerque

Contact: Alexis Kerschner, Rick Johnson & Company Public Relations, (505) 266-7220, media@oa.org

ALBUQUERQUE, NM- Overeaters Anonymous (OA), a 12-step recovery program for people struggling with compulsive eating, is hosting its 47th annual World Service Business Conference in Albuquerque, May 5 through 10. This year’s conference will be held at Hotel Albuquerque in historic Old Town, and the theme is “Recovery — A Team Effort!”

The conference provides OA members an opportunity to meet delegates from 14 countries, including Australia, Brazil, Italy, Israel, Canada and Costa Rica, and to participate in workshops, forums, business sessions and committee meetings. Issues such as sponsorship, service, and public awareness will be discussed in workshops and forums. New trustees will be elected, and members will vote on various motions that affect the organization as a whole.

Members of the news media are welcome to come to the conference, but must contact OA first to receive a media pass and anonymity guidelines for covering OA and its members.

About Overeaters Anonymous: Founded in 1960, Overeaters Anonymous held its first meeting in Los Angeles, California. Now, 48 years later, OA is a worldwide Fellowship that has found a solution to the problems arising from compulsive eating. There are more than 6,500 meeting groups in over 75 countries. There are no dues or fees for membership. OA is not affiliated with any public or private organization or religious doctrine, and does not promote any specific diet. For more information, visit www.oa.org