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Tradition Nine: “Take a Walk Down the Traditions” Video Series

A short explanation of OA’s Ninth Tradition: “OA, as such, ought never be organized; but we may create service boards or committees directly responsible to those they serve.”

Tradition Eight: “Take a Walk Down the Traditions” Video Series

A short explanation of OA’s Eighth Tradition: “Overeaters Anonymous should remain forever non-professional, but our service centers may employ special workers.”

Tradition Seven: “Take a Walk Down the Traditions“ Video Series

A short explanation of OA’s Seventh Tradition: “Every OA group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions.”

Tradition Six: “Take a Walk Down the Traditions” Video Series

A short explanation of OA’s Sixth Tradition: “An OA group ought never endorse, finance or lend the OA name to any related facility or outside enterprise, lest problems of money, property and prestige divert us from our primary purpose.”

Tradition Five: “Take a Walk Down the Traditions” Video Series

A short explanation of OA’s Fifth Tradition: “Each group has but one primary purpose — to carry its message to the compulsive overeater who still suffers.”

Tradition Four: “Take a Walk Down the Traditions“ Video Series

A short explanation of OA’s Fourth Tradition: “Each group should be autonomous except in matters affecting other groups or OA as a whole.

Tradition Three: “Take a Walk Down the Traditions” Video Series

A short explanation of OA’s Third Tradition: “The only requirement for OA membership is a desire to stop eating compulsively.”

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