Aug 29, 2025 – WS Conference Minutes – Structure & Bylaws Report – Day 2

CONFERENCE REPORT

C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2025

STRUCTURE AND BYLAWS COMMITTEE REPORT

INTRODUCTION AND COMMENTS:

This year was met with a feeling of enthusiasm and encouragement. We operated in an atmosphere of participation, trust, thoughtfulness, considerations and respect for and toward all new members and those members who continue to support the committee.

Throughout the year we were tasked to address referrals that provoked thought and due diligence which allowed the committee to create conversations that enlarged everyone’s understanding and appreciation for the process in place. A process that is vital to our Fellowship.

We completed all approved changes to the World Service Manual from World Service Conference 2024. We were able to resolve all referrals received prior to the deadline. We also worked with other WSC Committees on a referral to facilitate cooperation and unity. Every member came prepared and willing to participate and stepped up to take on all the tasks at hand.

I could not have asked for a better group to work with. I am and will remain forever grateful for the hard work and dedication each member put in month after month. I have been inspired by the opportunity to work side by side with a phenomenal group of people who showed up prepared and willing to address all the issues and concerns that are sent to the Structure and Bylaws Committee.

Thanks for allowing me to serve.

COMMITTEE STRUCTURE AT CONFERENCE:

Name	Position	Email	Phone
Anita L	Chairperson	anita.l.lewis@gmail.com	713-363-4496
Steve C	Vice-Chairperson	stcroslin@gmail.com	714-330-0416

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Nick W	Secretary	Nwittrock858@yahoo.com	425-971-8653
Jesse G	Maps Chair	jgoldfinger112@gmail.com	547-770-8437
Vladimir T	Maps Vice Chair	Vst78ru@gmail.com	918-424-5250
Robert B	Second Trustee	wsot@ca.org	713-657-5187
Joni E	Lead Trustee	wst@ca.org	858-353-6898
Sydney P	Member	Syd.peterson1993@gmail.com	425-344-7730
Valdalisa G	Member	Valnic2012@gmail.com	562-292-9042
Michael C	Member	michaelhchiki@yahoo.com	778-886-6019
Johnny I	Member	Delegate1@ca-london.org	44-7780758861
Julian H	Member	julianh@midassolutions.co.uk	44-777-207-7570
Juanita Q	Member	oldladyq@msn.com	951-536-6219
Brad S	Member	silver.bradsilver@gmail.com	856-266-0520
Joseph M	Member	joeymonck@gmail.com	714-313-0688
Robert H	Member	Robert.hanger2013@gmail.com	44-7720890799
Kevin M	Member	kevin@nativesun.com	310-654-3724
Yasmine G	Member	yasminerodriguez77@hotmail.c	714-675-2731
Nicole L	Member	Nicole.langlois4@videotron.co	514-570-5396
Kelly C	Member	kkmttinc@gmail.com	951-757-1746

SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE MOTIONS:

The committee has conducted a conference call every month since the world conference in September 2024. Throughout the year, various subcommittees and referral-specific committees met to conduct the work needed to bring motions to the conference floor.

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Referral number (in bold).

1. Referral 15111923

Motion 1 to Insert new language under heading “Meeting Styles” Pg. 19-20 of the WSM: Book Study Participants study and discuss with the Group any of these books:

• A Quiet Peace; Hope, Faith & Courage Stories and Literature from
• Hope, Faith & Courage Volume II Stories and Literature from the Fellowship of Cocaine Anonymous
• Alcoholics Anonymous (the “Big Book”)
• Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (the “12 and 12”)
• The A.A Service Manual combined with Twelve Concepts for World Service..
• Twelve-Step Companion Guide

Motion 2 To remove the following text under the heading “Advisory Opinion” Pg. 92 of the WSM.

September 4, 2004:

“The book” A.A. Service Manual,” combined with the Twelve Concepts For World Service” is a valuable tool of recovery in service, and as such, it is the opinion of Cocaine Anonymous that meetings and service meetings within the fellowship should be allowed to have this book available to support the member in their recovery.”

2. Referral 15504989 – Motion to add language on pg. 66 of the WSM

Except for the Director of Resources & Project Development, the Director of Operations and Trustees, qualifications to be selected as a WSO Director shall include membership on a WSO committee, or prior Area or District service committee.

At least two members of the WSOB shall live within 150 miles of the World Service Office. The CAWSO Board shall not exceed eleven directors. The CAWSO Board shall consist of the following:

3. Referral 15212189 – Motion to add new language to pg. 46 of the WSM (under the heading “WSC Committee Officers”)

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Every Committee should nominate and select their own officers at conference prior to submitting their closing reports to the Conference Committee to become effective after the gavel falls at end of conference.

Committees should prioritize electing delegates to committee officer positions over alternate delegates or members at large to avoid an additional financial burden on the World Service Office

4. Pacific South Region – Motion to remove and add language pg. 37,

B. More Than The Maximum Number of Candidates

(More Than 6 Candidates in Pacific South, More Than 4 Candidates in Other All Regions)

First Ballot:

Each voting member of the Regional Assembly shall vote by secret ballot for up to the maximum number of candidates allowed on the Region’s slate ( 4 in all Regions).

In all Regions but the Pacific South, the four candidates receiving the highest number of votes shall then be considered in the Second Ballot. If the candidates receiving the fourth and fifth highest votes are tied, then the five candidates receiving the highest vote will be considered in the Second Ballot.

In the Pacific South, the six candidates receiving the highest number of votes shall then be considered in the Second Ballot. If the candidates receiving the sixth and seventh highest votes are tied, then the seven candidates receiving the highest vote will be considered in the Second Ballot.

5. Referral 16069313 – Motion to remove and add language on pg. 21 of the WSM, Secretary – Duties and Responsibility

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. See that the Traditions are being followed within the Group. Have a working knowledge of the 12 Traditions.
2. Follow the format in accordance with the group conscience.
3. See that the responsibilities of the other Group servants are met.

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4. See that Seventh Tradition contributions of the members are collected and that a record is kept of the Group’s income and expenses.

5. See that the Group is represented at the District or Area Service Meeting.

6. See that rent for the meeting space is paid and that the Group’s monthly contribution is forwarded to the District, Area and/or World Service Office.

4. Keep an accurate, up-to-date record of changes of the group conscience.

5. Keep a record of each officer’s election date.

6. Display C.A. literature and schedules.

6. Referral S&B Committee –Motion to remove the language and relocate the same language regarding maintaining Region and Area maps. Section II, pg. 45 #10. Structure and Bylaws Committee and add Section II, pg. 44 #7. (In collaboration with the WSC IT Committee)

Pg. 45 #10. To formulate bylaws, guidelines and a structure by which Cocaine Anonymous can operate day-to -day, at Conferences, Regions, Areas and elsewhere around the World. We execute with great diligence the task of being of maximum service to our fellowship, by introducing new verbiage into a comprehensive, easy to read, World Service Manual (WSM). This manual will be distributed in the first quarter of the year following our conference, allowing our fellowship to grow and flourish. The committee also maintains Regions and Area maps, to be accessible at ca.org.

Pg. 44 #7. The purpose of the committee is to serve as a resource for the C.A. service structure in areas of emerging technologies. In addition, we facilitate and assist Areas and Districts in approving their local websites, so that they may have a link directly from the C.A. web properties. The IT Committee, on an ongoing basis, works on adapting available technologies to better carry the message of C.A., while always keeping in mind the Twelve Traditions and Twelve Concepts of C.A., C.A. policies, privacy, and security. The committee also maintains Region and Area maps, to be accessible at ca.org.

REFERRALS THAT WERE FORWARDED TO OTHER COMMITTEES:

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15189920 – I would respectfully request that our World S&B Committee look to create a new service position that could be offered as guidance in our WSM for the role of Young Person Liaison. We are seeing so many young people (our next generation) seeking the rooms of Cocaine Anonymous. I believe we should follow the lead of AA and create a role specifically to help this wave of newcomers. Those identified as aged late teens to 30. With the ever-changing times and the evolving substances of addiction I feel our future young members and generations to come would find greater hope and identification being connected to a Young Person Liaison from the World to Area, District to Group.

Individual Submission

Reason – transfer to WSC Public Information Committee

REFERRALS STILL IN COMMITTEE:

16296465 – On page 73 in the 2025 edition of the WSM, it says “service committee” on the third row under Charter 5, but I think it would be more appropriate to say “area committee” instead. That way it becomes “area committee Chairpersons” instead of “service committee Chairpersons”. I believe it specifies more what we are referring to in this context.

Individual Submission

16290600 – Area Responsibility – Delegate Duties (attachment)

In alignment with the spirit of the Twelve Concepts for World Service, particularly Concept Nine, this referral proposes the inclusion of additional guidance under the Delegate Duties section of the World Service Manual (WSM). This is to ensure that Area Officers and General Service Representatives (GSRs) are equipped to make informed, responsible decisions when electing a delegate, especially in light of international travel requirements. It is recommended that the following new statement and explanation be inserted into the WSM under Delegate Duties, specifically between Questions 3 and 4 WSM Page 35, following the current format of the questions/statements used to guide delegate nomination. Proposed insertion (between Q3 and Q4 under delegate duties):

New Statement new number 4 Delegates should be able to complete the ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) application honestly and without compromising their personal integrity if questioned by immigration officials. Contextual Note: This statement highlights the importance of transparency and

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accountability in delegate services. Updates to the ESTA form include a direct question: “Have you ever violated any law related to possessing, using, or distributing illegal drugs?” Given this, it is important for Areas to consider whether their chosen delegate can travel internationally, particularly to the United States, without risk of denial at the border. This is not a requirement for sobriety or moral judgment, but a practical concern to help ensure the delegate can fulfil all aspects of the role.

Rationale for Addition:

Many trusted servants in Cocaine Anonymous are in recovery from past drug use— a shared and accepted reality within our Fellowship. However, with increasing restrictions on international travel due to past legal infractions, we must approach this with honesty, clarity, and spiritual integrity.

• This proposed addition supports:
• The spiritual principle of integrity
• The practical execution of delegate duties,
• And the right of participation for all Areas through informed representation.
• It also addresses the real concern that a delegate may be prevented from attending the World Service Conference due to immigration denial, thereby impacting the Area’s voice at the international level.

Individual Submission –

16281360 – In the current version of the WSM (2025), in Article 5 of the Charter it references a “General Service Representative”, when we believe that’s a typo from a long time ago and it should be Group Service Representative” For consistency in the manual, this would make the most sense. Page 73 in the WSM is where you can find the reference.

Individual Submission –

Reason – Duplicate referral

16265551 – Is it time to reconsider our service structure and WSC? Can we have more use of virtual facilities and should their be Regional Service Structure similar to that of Districts and Areas? Do we need structures that advocate for greater ability to participate in our service structure? Currently the WSC and its location is excluding many of our fellowship from serving as delegates due to past drug use, gender identification, health and time constraints. Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Finland, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, United Kingdom have recently issued travel advisories for their citizens regarding entry to the US. They fall into two types of warnings: The US only recognising gender at birth (so gender

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change or gender “x” is not recognised.) And the increased vigilance of border staff and possessing an ESTA or visa does not guarantee entry. Many governments have stressed the importance of honesty when interacting with border agencies. I believe many of our delegates and other members travel to the US via the ESTA process. It is amazing so many members of Cocaine Anonymous can answer no to these questions which are on the ESTA (especially the bits in bold)

1.“Do you have a physical or mental disorder; or are you a drug abuser or addict; or do you currently have any of the following diseases (communicable diseases are specified pursuant to section 361(b) of the Public Health Service Act): Cholera, Diphtheria, Tuberculosis infectious, Plague, Smallpox, Yellow Fever, Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers, including Ebola, Lassa, Marburg, Crimean-Congo, Severe acute respiratory illnesses capable of transmission to other persons and likely to cause mortality.”

2.Have you ever been arrested or convicted for a crime that resulted in serious damage to property, or serious harm to another person or government authority?

3.Have you ever violated any law related to possessing, using, or distributing illegal drugs?

Answering yes to any of these questions is likely to result in the ESTA being denied and then a visa and or a waiver of the entry requirements is likely to be necessary. If delegates and or trustees do get refused entry this could affect the use of Tradition 7 money, the right of a voice and participation is going to be affected. Also if we can only have delegates from outside the USA who have never used or dealt illegal drugs or whose gender identity matches their gender assignment at birth it restricts the ability of many of our fellowship to participate as delegates. Given the increased vigilance at the border (including checking the contents of electronic devices such as phones and laptops) it appears there is a much bigger risk of being declined entry to the US. Additionally there are now extra security and documentation requirements for people to travel internally in the USA. This could impact Tradition 7 funds in a couple of ways, we might fail to meet our contractual obligations with venues for events and incur penalties. Additionally, people denied entry may have to pay their repatriation cost, and this could also have an ongoing impact on their ability to travel elsewhere in the world. Our venue choices can affect members right and ability to participate at events such as the WSC (concept 4).

Given these issues is it about time we reconsider how/where WSC takes place? Can the conference be run as a hybrid meeting? What are the barriers to this happening? Could conference be restructured? The World Service committees already meet electronically outside of conference, so is it essential to have these committees meeting at conference? Regional meetings take place outside of conference, so do they need to be included in the conference schedule? If

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committee and regional meetings were removed from the conference agenda, then perhaps the conference could be reduced to a two-day event and this could be done virtually. This would increase the potential for more of the fellowship to participate as delegates in a number of ways. Previous convictions or drug usage would not be a barrier to attending People’s gender identification would not be a barrier to attending conference Delegates would not have to take a week off to attend conference, there are potential delegates who do not go for the position because they cannot afford to take time off or have childcare or other responsibilities meaning they can’t travel for extended durations The cost of delegates participation would be hugely reduced (no travel or accommodation costs) People with travel, health or mobility issues could participate Also there are environmental benefits. Continuing with the current format is reducing people’s ability to participate, it has huge financial costs, there is an environmental impact associated with the travel Another option would be to have Regional Service Conferences, allow Regions to have a service structure similar to WSC, Areas and Districts. We could have Area Service Representatives similar to DSRs and GSRs and a full-service structure at the Regional level, again this could reduce travel, and accommodation costs, it could be part of the role of an ASR that they participate in a World Service Committee too.

Individual Submission –

16244653 Motion: To refer to S&B on behalf of the WSOB to make the following changes to the World Service Manual (WSM) as it applies to term limits for the World Service Office Board (WSOB).

World Service Manual – 2025 Edition – Page 71

…The first term of each CAWSO Board member begins upon ratification by the WSBT and ends at the close of the third WSC. No member shall serve more than three terms in total; either consecutively or non-consecutively. For the purposes of this paragraph the term “CAWSO Board member” is synonymous with “WSOB member” and shall not include paid Directors, nor the World Service Trustee. In the case of the World Service Office Trustee, when elected Trustee, the WSO Trustee shall not serve more than four consecutive years on the WSBT and will be held to the same term limitations as all CAWSO Board Members:

1. If less than two terms remain as a WSOB member, the WSOT term will not exceed the remaining years on the WSOB or;

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2. If more than two terms remain as a WSOB member, the WSOT term will not exceed the four-year WSBT limitation.
3. If a WSOB Member has served 3 terms in total, consecutively or not, they are no longer eligible for service as the WSO Trustee, now or in the future.

All actions regarding the WSOB terms, nominations and elections shall be reflected in the WSOB minutes.

Submission on behalf of a committee/ WSOB

16253265 -Proposal to Separate Canadian and U.S. Regions

We propose a structural change to limit service regions strictly within U.S. borders, separating Canada from U.S.-based regional structures.

Rationale:

Currently, Canadian areas are mentoring U.S. meetings — such as SOCA overseeing Buffalo groups — despite those meetings geographically and structurally belonging under the New York Area. This blurs service lines, creates confusion, and leads to several concerns:

• Organizational Clarity: New York State only has one area. It should include Buffalo, but only Syracuse, Albany, Hudson Valley, Westchester, NYC, and more. These districts should be unified under New York Area, not mentored by Canadian service bodies.
• Financial Integrity: U.S. and Canadian banking systems differ, and co-mingling funds for regional conventions, H&I efforts, or literature distribution creates unnecessary complications and risk.
• Policy and Structure Differences: Our Hospitals & Institutions systems and legal/accounting practices differ, and this misalignment may lead to unintentional violations or inconsistencies.
• Fellowship Unity: This isn’t about nationality — it’s about practical, functional boundaries that protect group autonomy and ensure accountability.

This separation would support service clarity, reduce financial risk, and allow both Canadian and U.S. regions to thrive within their own systems, with appropriate support and oversight.

Individual Submission –

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CLOSED REFERRALS:

12606034 – To refer the following changes to the World Service Manual (WSM) as it applies to the World Service Office (WSO) to the WSC Structures & Bylaws Committee.

World Service Manual – 2023 Edition – Page 70

The World Service Office Board (WSOB or “CAWSO Board”) acts upon directives from the World Service Conference (WSC) and is responsible to the World Service Board of Trustees (“WSBT”) and acts upon directives from the World Service Conference (“WSC”). Each of the board positions approved by the WSC has a voice and a vote at the Conference. The CAWSO Board WSOB is subject to and must abide by the Twelve Traditions.

Submission on behalf of a committee/

Reason – resolved with WSBT

15092480 – The WSM has instructions on how many Delegates should be elected effective 2026. The information for prior to that date is no longer available. Could you please put the current information in the manual for 2025? Thanks for your service.

Individual Submission

Reason – Information already exists in WSM

15364533 – In the WSM, Point #5 for Area “Chairperson” (Page 31) says, “Assumes responsibilities of coordinating all activities within the Area.” no action It would be great to have this clarified. What does coordinating mean in this context, and what are the “activities” it’s referring to?

This line is very vague and up for too much interpretation.

Individual Submission

Reason – Housekeeping

15217177 – Please add the Archives committee to the district section of the organogram on page 13 of the WSM. I would also love to see the GSR’s, DSR’s, Delegates, Trustees, and WSOB members.

Thank you for your consideration

Submitted on behalf of a committee/Archive

Reason – Resolved at WSC 2024

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15212373 – There seems to be a bit of contradiction on the level of power/authority a set of guidelines holds when it is voted on at conference and then the WSM says something different.

Example: The length of commitment in the Conference committee guidelines states ” 2 conferences ” and the WSM states something else.

The Conference committee guidelines were voted on in conference and approved. So does that mean that the WSM needs to change its wording? Individual Submission –

Reason – Referral maker has not requested any changes that fall under S&B purview

13471925 – Please review Standing Rule 1 (WSM page 54)

Only elected Conference Delegates, Trustees, World Service Office Directors, World Service Director, Non-Delegate Conference Committee Chairpersons and Alternate Delegates carrying a vote may make and discuss motions on the Conference floor and may vote on all motions and resolutions brought to the Conference floor.

Please remove ‘WORLD SERVICE DIRECTOR’ from the verbiage. It is a duplication and leads to confusion. We do not have such a position within our fellowship structure.

Individual Submission

Reason: Outdated referral resolved with WSM update 2024

9029222 – The WSCPI Committee respectfully submits the following verbiage for inclusion on page 41 in the World Service Manual, to be inserted after the paragraph regarding the global poster campaign: The Public Information Committee shall organize an annual Public Information “Cooperating with Professional Communities” campaign to encourage the fellowship worldwide to become involved in a weeklong event during the third week of January. This week is dedicated to reaching out to Professional Communities (including, but not limited to medical and healthcare professionals, Criminal Justice organizations, Industry HR and Occupational Health departments) giving them information about who we are, what we do and how we can be of help to them and their clients / service users / employees. Submitted on behalf of a committee/

Reason – Outdated referral 2021

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9028761 – Transferred to Unity in WSBT Conference report 2021:

Hello,

Twice in the last year I have done my best to help accommodate two members who have a disability. The first was blind and the second deaf. In accommodating the blind member, we have been able to do so in our in-person meetings however once we moved to zoom a barrier was realized. The voice assistant interferes with the microphone, so the member was able to listen and unable to participate by sharing. The second member was looking for an ASL sponsor. After contacting many members, it was in AA where I was able to find two American Sign Language sponsors. One from the AA Accessibility Committee chair and other through an AA member. I wonder if CA can benefit from creating its own Accessibility Committee to help guide groups and create avenues to remove barriers and prevent discrimination. Some members expressed concern over anonymity at one point. Until the ASL sponsor was found it was suggested that AA might compensate an interpreter for the member to be able to attend meetings. The concern was around having an non-member attend closed meetings for members only. Though each group is guided by group conscience perhaps we can help groups to guide these discussions? Perhaps creating guidelines around accessibility will help the fellowship to unify in addressing any concerns that may surface in the future and create spaces accessible to all.

Thank you for your consideration.

Individual Submission-

Reason – Outdated referral 2021

16057802– Create a structure for Regions to develop their own Conference & Sub committee Liaison for example Unity, H&I, PI, Literature, Office, Website, Helpline

Individual Submission-

Reason – Outside of S&B purview

15215996 – WSM 2024 – p36: Procedure for Delegate/Alternate Election to The Cocaine Anonymous World Service Conference – Point 1

As delegate, even though proficient in the English language, I found it difficult to understand point 1 of the procedure surrounding the votes allocation within an Area.

Would it be possible to simplify the language and maybe provides a table for examples. See as follows:

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# votes	Up  to post conference 2026	From 2027 Conference
1-25	2	2
26-50	3	2
51-100	4	3
101-150	5	4

Please note that the numbers above are more than likely wrong, as they are based on my understanding.

Individual submission

Reason – Housekeeping

15689020 – Asking each committee and the boards to adopt pp15-17 of the

Archives handbook to unify naming conventions for saved materials (literature, documents, handbooks, files, digital assets, etc).  Further, that each committee/board determine that their current files/documents etc confirm to the naming convention.

Individual Submission –

Reason – not in purview of S&B

PRESENTATIONS OF CURRENT ACTIVITIES OR TASKS (no motions)

We are transitioning Committee Leadership as the Chair rolls out this Conference. We want to ensure knowledge transfer is seamless. We are diligently researching tools that will further our effectiveness as we update the World Service Manual.

CLOSING COMMENTS:

The past year on the World Service Structure and Bylaws Committee has provided an opportunity for growth and adaptation for all members. We experienced turnover, as well as new members who brought new excitement and enthusiasm. We receive referrals that provoked thought and passion.

I roll out as Chair and cannot express enough the alteration of my conscience. This experience has been spiritual enlightening as well as a builder of character.

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Again, I cannot thank all the members of S&B enough for such an illuminating experience.

Respectfully Submitted:

Anita L

Chair/Structure and Bylaws Committee

Conference Parliamentarian to complete

Date of receipt of Conference Report:____10 Aug 25______________

Comment:

Date of receipt of final Conference Report:_____10 Aug 25_________

Parliamentarian Signature:______DM_________________

COMMITTEE STRUCTURE AT END OF THIS CONFERENCE:

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World Service Conference of Cocaine Anonymous Daily Minutes – Day 2 – Friday – August 29, 2025

Anita L – gives Structure & Bylaws report.

Motion 2 in our report has been withdrawn.

Motion 17: to Insert new language under heading “Meeting Styles” Pg. 19-20 of the WSM:

Book Study Participants study and discuss with the Group any of these books:

• A Quiet Peace; Hope, Faith & Courage Stories and Literature from the Fellowship of Cocaine Anonymous (the CA Storybook)
• Hope, Faith & Courage Volume II (all volumes) Stories and
• Alcoholics Anonymous (the “Big Book”)
• Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (the “12 and 12”)
• The A.A Service Manual combined with Twelve Concepts for World Service..
• Twelve-Step Companion Guide

Seconded

Russell S would you like to speak to motion?

Anita L – Not at this time

Stu E – Why didn’t we just delete first two bullet points Anita L – We left it in to highlight the books we have

Nadz L – Friendly Amendment request to strike stories and literature.

Russell S is everyone in agreement? — Notes that all are in agreement

Eric K – is there a reason that the new book is not on there?

Anita L – It’s not conference approved yet.

Stu E – Friendly Amendment – remove both books 1 and 2 and put in all conference approved materials.

Anita L – We do not accept Friendly Amendment Stu E – Speaking against the motion Denise R – Speaking in favour of the motion

Steven C – Speaking in favour of the motion

Nadz L – Question – recalling the early days is ready to be printed. Should this not be added?

Russell s – out of order

Russell S seeing no more debate please prepare to vote – re-reads the motion Motion passes with minor opposition

Stu E – 5th concept statement

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I voted against that motion because I truly believe we are eliminating our resources in there. If we have new books added and a new book that will be submitted. If we had all books they would be automatically applied. That is why I put that idea forward, so it wouldn’t be addressed in the future and would just be housekeeping.

Motion 18 to add language on pg. 66 of the WSM

Except for the Director of Resources & Project Development, the Director of Operations and Trustees, qualifications to be selected as a WSO Director shall include membership on a WSO committee, or prior Area or District service committee.

At least two members of the WSOB shall live within 150 miles of the World Service Office. The CAWSO Board shall not exceed eleven directors. The CAWSO Board shall consist of the following:

Seconded

Russell S would you like to speak to your motion

Speaks to the motion

Russell S – any debate? Seeing none the motion is re-read.

Motion passes with minor opposition

Motion 19 to add new language to pg. 46 of the WSM (under the heading “WSC Committee Officers”)

Every Committee should nominate and select their own officers at conference prior to submitting their closing reports to the Conference Committee to become effective after the gavel falls at end of conference. Committees should prioritize electing delegates to committee officer positions over alternate delegates or members at large to avoid an additional financial burden on the World Service Office; this is not to override consideration of concept 9.

Seconded

Russell S – would you like to speak to your motion

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Steven C – Not at this time

Jason L – friendly amendment – add the language this is not to override consideration of concept 9

Floor accepted and this was added.

Parthi T – Speaking against the motion

Melanie R – Speaking against the motion

Stu E – Speaking in favour of the motion

Gary P – Speaking in favour of the motion

Jesse Go – Speaking against the motion

Seth N – Speaking in favour of the motion

Veronica W – Speaking against the motion

Harry P – Speaking against the motion

Peter McG – administrative housekeeping on the wording of the motion

Richard S – friendly amendment change should to ought

Steven C – not accepted

Bryan S – speaking in favour of the motion

Andrew C – friendly amendment – change prioritise to encourages

Russell S – this is the reason that we don’t encourage making amendments to the literature on the conference floor. This is out of order. I’m going to ask you to either get back in line and write it out or write it out and present it. Going forward, if anyone is making an amendment, I expect you all to have it written out on a piece of paper and bring it up to us and the committee to see it.

Garrett M – Speaking in favour of this motion

Donna K – Speaking in favour of this motion

Sydney P – Speaking in favour of the motion

Judd W – Speaking against the motion

Wesley B – Speaking against the motion

Jackie R – friendly amendment – change prioritise to consider

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Russell S – you are all making multiple amendments and this is the 7^th amendment that is being made, we are asking that you to please stop making amendments or for S&B to make considerations to the motion.

Steven C – we do not accept.

Liz T – Motion 20: to refer back to committee

Seconded

Russell S – the motion is debatable

Sydney P – speaking against the motion

Russell S – this is only to help you all get this motion back to the floor as they are looking to help you get this voted on before the end of conference.

Robert B – speaking against the motion

Randy G – speaking against the motion

Bryan S – speaking in favour of the motion

Russell S – we are not debating the previous motion

Anita L – speaking in favour of the motion

Patrice F – speaking in favour of the motion

Russell S – seeing no further debate, prepare to vote

Motion passes with minor opposition

Russell S what is a suitable timeline for people to hand in their papers to you with recommendations.

Anita L – Closes after dinner break – bring the recommendations directly to me, Russell S – Not just a word on a piece of paper.

Juanita Q – Motion 21 to remove and add language pg. 37,

B. More Than The Maximum Number of Candidates (More Than 6 Candidates in Pacific South, More Than 4 Candidates in Other All Regions)

First Ballot:

Each voting member of the Regional Assembly shall vote by secret ballot for up to the maximum number of candidates allowed on the Region’s slate ( 4 in all Regions).

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In all Regions but the Pacific South, the four candidates receiving the highest number of votes shall then be considered in the Second Ballot. If the candidates receiving the fourth and fifth highest votes are tied, then the five candidates receiving the highest vote will be considered in the Second Ballot.

In the Pacific South, the six candidates receiving the highest number of votes shall then be considered in the Second Ballot. If the candidates receiving the sixth and seventh highest votes are tied, then the seven candidates receiving the highest vote will be considered in the Second Ballot.

Seconded

Russell S – would you like to speak to you motion

Juanita Q – speaks to the motion

Russell S any debate

Jason L – speaking in favour of the motion

Russell S no further debate

Prepare to vote

Motion passes with minor opposition

Motion 22: to remove and add language on pg. 21 of the WSM, Secretary – Duties and Responsibility

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. See that the Traditions are being followed within the Group. Have a working knowledge of the 12 Traditions.
2. Follow the format in accordance with the group conscience.
3. See that the responsibilities of the other Group servants are met.
4. See that Seventh Tradition contributions of the members are collected and that a record is kept of the Group’s income and expenses.
5. See that the Group is represented at the District or Area Service Meeting.
6. See that rent for the meeting space is paid and that the Group’s monthly contribution is forwarded to the District, Area and/or World Service Office.

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4. Keep an accurate, up-to-date record of changes of the group conscience.
5. Keep a record of each officer’s election date.
6. Display C.A. literature and schedules.

Seconded

Russell S – would you like to speak to you motion

Sydney P – Not at this time

Russell S – is there any debate?

Jason L – question – do you realise that a large proportion of the fellowship does not have this position – and this only pertains to half the fellowship and this is basically what a chairperson does?

Sydney P – we use this interchangeable in my own home groupe were just following the referral we were given.

Lou B – Question – what was the referral and what was the issue?

Sydney P – we believe that the secretary should not only be taking notes, but that they should also understand the referrals and the traditions in their note taking.

Nadz L – speaking in favour of this motion

Russell S – seeing no further debate – re-read motion

Prepare to vote

All those in favour

Motion passes with minor opposition

Jesse Go – Motion 23: to remove the language and relocate the same language regarding maintaining Region and Area maps. Section II, pg. 45 #10. Structure and Bylaws Committee and add Section II, pg. 44 #7. (In collaboration with the WSC IT Committee)

Pg. 45 #10. To formulate bylaws, guidelines and a structure by which Cocaine Anonymous can operate day-to-day, at Conferences, Regions, Areas and elsewhere around the World. We execute with great diligence the task of being of maximum service to our fellowship, by introducing new verbiage into a comprehensive, easy to read, World Service Manual (WSM). This manual will be distributed in the first quarter of the year following our conference, allowing our

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fellowship to grow and flourish. The committee also maintains Regions and Area maps, to be accessible at ca.org.

Pg. 44 #7. The purpose of the committee is to serve as a resource for the C.A. service structure in areas of emerging technologies. In addition, we facilitate and assist Areas and Districts in approving their local websites, so that they may have a link directly from the C.A. web properties. The IT Committee, on an ongoing basis, works on adapting available technologies to better carry the message of C.A., while always keeping in mind the Twelve Traditions and Twelve Concepts of C.A., C.A. policies, privacy, and security. The committee also maintains Region and Area maps, to be accessible at ca.org.

Seconded

Duane M. – would you like to speak to motion

Jesse Go – speak to motion

Duane M. – any debate

Seeing none

Tai B – Point of information – the CA.org website has an interactive map, are we going to be using this map?

Steven C – When we lost the delegate that had the information it was corrupted and lost. The software is difficult to use. It is not easy to learn and use it. IT should be the committee to handle it.

Duane M. – is there any more debate?

Jason L – Question – when this started we didn’t have clear objectives to the clear understanding of the areas and regions, the project was to get that information together and then be revised. Now it seems to be more of an IT role. Is the original function still being carried out?

Steven C – The issue now is the map itself. We are not the best committee to do the IT side of it.

Kalob T – Speaking in favour of the motion

Jason L – Question – who is going to ensure when new petitions for areas, name changes etc. come in, who is going to make sure maps are updated accordingly?

Jesse Go – IT

Duane M – Seeing no further questions or debate – re-reads motion

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Prepare to vote

Motion passes unanimously

Anita L – closing remarks – note on that we have one more motion to bring back to the floor.

Questions:

Lou B – Table of contents in World Service Manual are you are its off Anita L – Yes, we are aware and has been sent to trustee Lou B – Fill in

Anita L – We are aware and have a professional to deal with this

Miriam F – I notice the motions bought to floor from referrals is not clear in report. Was it intentional?

Anita L – It wasn’t intentional or an oversight and was based on the template

Lee B – Is the plain language in the book conference approved and is there a referral for it

Anita L – Not to my knowledge.

Russell S – two referrals will be sent from WBST Anita – yes WBST have spoken to us already

Peter McG – Point of information – 2 referrals are in committee regarding Big Book plain language

Russell S – Thank you to Structure & Bylaws. We will now hear Unity reports

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