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Sept 5, 2026 – WS Conference – Public Information Report – Day 3

Posted on September 5, 2026September 7, 2026 by caws.archivist

CONFERENCE REPORT

C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2026

PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE REPORT

INTRODUCTION AND COMMENTS:

The Public Information Committee wishes to thank you for allowing us to be of service for yet another productive year. Over the last twelve months, the PI Committee has grown not only in sheer numbers, but blossomed in experience, talent, dedication, and straight-up, non-stop, caffeinated “CAN DO!! Won’t stop until we drop!!” spirit.

“The ‘PI Rocks Roadshow’ needs a facelift,” we said. Our Media Subcommittee said, “We will give them two versions to choose from” The Fellowship chimes in, “We want more posters!”

And the PI Committee answers in kind, “we’ve got your posters, and will raise you postcards, sticker templates and even an animated poster!” (We also help customize them, be sure and tell your fellows!)

In an effort to be more responsible stewards of the finances of C.A., our Survey Subcommittee began its second year utilizing the free Google Forms to collect the data which creates our Fact File each year. This has shown to have a few challenges, but the committee has bounced back, made updates, and we believe the data will be more dialed in than ever for the next survey!

More will be revealed!

Our newly established Professional Outreach Sub-Committee proved productive in pumping up the Power Point for Professionals.

It made us cringe, it confused many a member of C.A., and it could be said it was missing a few things… but it’s official, the “PI Members Area” website will now be known as the “C.A. Public

Information Resource Area…” Now this subcommittee of one and her posse of moral support

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have burnt some midnight oil and possibly burnt up a few hard drives… but, (drum roll please)… great strides were made in bringing all conference approved materials front and center on the C.A. Public Information Resource Area. New name, new content… Check it out!

The PI All Rise team packed their bags and took their PI playbook to Nashville from July 20th through the 23rd to carry the message to the professionals at RISE26.

ALL RISE (formerly NADCP) is one of the nation’s largest gatherings of justice and treatment professionals, bringing together about 10,000 people who are committed to improving outcomes through collaboration. This year’s conference focused on the growing need to address substance use throughout the justice system, with practical tools to support public safety.

The PI team had great support from members of the PI Committee, along with local fellowship members from the Nashville area. When the All Rise Committee learned that the literature rack, banner, and other materials used at past conferences were no longer available, the team got creative. Members in Idaho and Washington stepped up to help. Literature was acquired from Washington, and a literature rack was borrowed from Idaho.

Many attendees were surprised and excited to learn that C.A. existed and quickly asked for literature, pamphlets, and more information. It became clear just how much interest there was and when the team realized they were running low on literature, the Office came through.

More pamphlets were shipped overnight so the team could keep putting the message of hope and recovery into the hands of professionals who work every day with people struggling with addiction and dealing with the consequences of the justice system.

The team gathered a number of promising leads and the North American and Professional Outreach Committees will be following up. One of the All Rise organizers was especially appreciative of C.A.’s participation and has already asked that we continue being involved and share our input for next year’s conference.

The North American Public Informa on Summit took place in Phoenix, Arizona from February 18th through the 21st.. It may have been freezing and raining but we didn’t let that stop us from creating the magic you will find in this year’s SR14 and taking the World Office by storm. The

Summit brought together PI members from across the U.S., Canada, and even a few folks joining us remotely from around the world.

The goal was simple: share ideas, strengthen PI, welcome newcomers, reconnect with old friends, and—most importantly—make new ones. We accomplished all of that, with plenty of conversation, teamwork, and probably a little too much coffee.

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Terry M. kicked things off with a look at the history and purpose of Public Informa on. We also heard from the Women’s C.A.R.E. outreach committee, which led to the forma on of a new North American ad-hoc committee that will also connect with WSCPI.

We visited the World Office, where Wesley B. gave us an informative—and thankfully interactive—session on the Traditions, SR14s, and the conference approval process. There were lots of questions, discussions, and a few lightbulb moments.

We also got our hands dirty helping with some projects at the office. It was a great few days of service, learning, fellowship, and friendship. We le Phoenix reminded that PI is serious business—but it’s a lot more fun when we do it together!

The worldwide fellowship asked, and the European Committee answered! To encourage participation from members across Europe and around the world, the European Summit was divided between two countries. The first session was held on March 21 at the European Regional Convention in Dublin, Ireland. The second was held on March 28 at the European Mainland Convention in Denmark. Members also joined remotely from around the world, making it a truly international gathering of Public Information members.

Sessions held included:

  • How to build a committee and create a committee budget.
  • Outreach to the professions and the All Rise (NADCP) committee/convention.
  • Updating the PI Rocks Roadshow and video.
  • The creation of posters, videos, additional media content and guidelines on usage.
  • The annual survey and creation of the Fact File.
  • The location for the 2027 North American Summit was selected. It will be held in Seattle
  • Washington in February 2027.

Our Committee and Sub-committees continue to grow and it shows in the sheer numbers in WhatsApp…..we are adding contacts in WhatsApp almost daily. New members join us asking for advice, requesting help with customizing items for their areas, and even better, staying to find out what public information is all about.

As we look ahead, the PI Committee remains grateful for every member, committee, and the fellowship that continues to support this vital work. Together, we are carrying the message farther, sharing resources, and welcoming more members into the work of Public Information.

The future is bright, the ideas keep coming, and—of course—the coffee is still flowing. We look forward to another year of service, growth, and showing the world that C.A. is here and recovery is possible.

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COMMITTEE STRUCTURE AT CONFERENCE:

Position | Name  | Email | Phone

Chair | Chris L. | christienieva@gmail.com | 1-480-326-0564

Vice Chair  Eoghan S. |  eoghansmyth@yahoo.co.uk | 353-83-163-2831

Secretary | Tali D. | talilee41@gmail.com | 1-208-358-4595

Co-Secretary | Talia S. | Talia.mayes@gmail.com | 1-913-403-6609

N.A. PI Chair N.A. All-Rise Chair Mikey S. N.A. All-Rise Chair justmikey86@gmail.com |1-206-858-2475

N.A. All-Rise Chair

European PI Chair | Hennie |  henniehw1@gmail.com |  27-83-692-5395

Media Chair |  Jac |  recoveredjax@gmail.com | 1-289-929-2483

Survey Chair | Miranda R. | miranda@recoveryconnectionsinc.org |  1-470-306-6668

PI Members Area Chair |  Charise A. | charisecalvert37@gmail.com | 1-425-314-2023

Professional Outreach Chair |  David W. | davidwoldtvedt@gmail.com | 1-360-317-6011

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Global Outreach Chair | Shen H. |  shen425@gmail.com |  1-425-512-3456

N.A. Outreach Chair |  Leslie R. |  leslieinkc@yahoo.com | 1-816-786-7865

WSOB DAL |  Wesley B. |  dal01@ca.org |  1-347-541-1451

MERT |  Richard E. |  mert@ca.org |  46-70-741-1618

N.A. PI Summit Chair |  Adam Harder

European PI Summit Chair |  -vacant-

SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE MOTIONS:

Motions

1. Motion 1: To approve the PI Rocks Roadshow 2026 Version 1 – Light

2. Motion 2: To approve the PI Rocks Roadshow 2026 Version 2 – Dark

Background: We as a committee took a hard look at the state of our dated “P.I. Rocks Roadshow.” Last updated in 2018, it was in desperate need of a “li .” The reless efforts of our Media subcommittee not only brought us into the current decade but also produced two versions of this presentation to choose from.

3. Motion 3: To approve Cocaine Anonymous World Service PI Summit Handbook

Background: The PI Summit Handbook has been two years in the making. Having been brought to the conference floor in 2025 and returned to committee; requested edits were made, and we now believe it is ready for the approval of the fellowship.

4. Motion 4: To approve the “Presentation to Healthcare Professionals” slideshow

Background: It was recognized by our committee members that the current professional presentation slide show available to our fellows was less than stellar. Our new Professional Outreach Committee has created this presentation for outreach to the healthcare professionals

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5. Motion 5: To approve the “We are all here to help” poster

Background: This is an individual submission from a P.I. Committee member. The creator intended for this poster to be more appropriate for professional settings

6. Motion 6: To approve the “12 Step Fellowship” poster

Background: This is an individual submission from a P.I. Committee member. The creator intended for this poster to be more appropriate for professional settings.

7. Motion 7: To approve the “Dying to live?” poster

Background: This submission was created by the P.I. Committee members during this year’s Summit.

8. Motion 8: To approve the “You Are Not Alone” version 1 poster

Background: This is an individual submission from a P.I. Committee member.

9. Motion 9: To approve the “You Are Not Alone” version 2 poster

Background: This is an individual submission from a P.I. Committee member.

10. Motion 10: To approve the “You Are Not Alone” version 3 poster

Background: This is an individual submission from a P.I. Committee member.

11. Motion 11: To approve the “So Did We” poster

Background: This is an individual submission from a P.I. Committee member.

12. Motion 12: To approve the “When You’re Ready” two-sided information card

Background: This is an individual submission from a P.I. Committee member. This is intended to be printed as a 5”x 7” double-sided informa onal card.

13. Motion 13: To approve “Meeting Finder App flyer 2026 version” poster

Referral 16652583 – Individual Submission

Summary: Poster submission for the meeting finder app. “I was inspired by one created by C.A. Scotland, so as part of PI for SOCA I created one for our social media. Since being posted it has already been shared by other C.A. areas.”

Background: This motion is in response to Referral #16652583 that was a submission from a P.I. Committee member.

14. Motion 14: To approve the “PI North American Call” flyer

Background: This poster is an individual submission from a P.I. Committee member.

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15. Motion 15: To approve the “C.A. sticker template”

Background: This sticker is an individual submission from the fellowship. It is fully customizable with localized approved logo, contact information, QR codes, etc.

16. Motion 16: To approve the “…And All Other Mind Altering Substances” poster

Background: This poster is a variation of the original banner design passed in

2019. This is intended to have space for localized contact information, QR codes,

17. Motion 17: To approve the “Animated Postcard” etc.

Referral 17597385 – Individual Submission

I made this from one of our approved P.I. posters. Anyone using it can simply layer their local website link at the bo om when they post it. I submit it for approval by the world service P.I. committee so that it can be made available for use worldwide.

Background: This motion is in response to Referral #17597385 that was an individual submission

from the fellowship. This is an animated version of the postcard that was approved at the 2022 Conference.

REFERRALS THAT WERE FORWARDED TO OTHER COMMITTEES:

None

REFERRALS STILL IN COMMITTEE:

Referral 11461713 – Individual Submission

Summary: To update the PI Rocks video to include more information about online PI.

Response: The committee is working on developing an updated version of the PI Rocks video.

Referral 15689018 – Individual Submission

Summary: Asking each committee and the boards to adopt pp 15-17 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.

Response: The committee needs more guidance to make the necessary changes.

Referral 17061708 – Individual Submission

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Summary: Change the date of the Professionals week from right after the holidays to a date later in the year. Trying to get good involvement right after the holidays is very difficult. Also, the professionals we are trying to reach seem too burned out after the holidays. Professionals seem more engaged later in the year. It is requested that the professionals week changed to a month along with changing the date.

Response: The committee agrees with this request for a change of date. The committee is working through the process of how to accomplish this change and what handbooks, manuals, guidelines and posters will need to be edited/changed.

Referral 16695826 – Individual Submission

Summary: “Could you add guidelines on using the Google Play and App Store icons on posters and literature? C.A. Irl is looking to add the QR codes on their pamphlets and I just discovered during conference that we have to use the store icons when linking to them.”

Response: The committee is continuing to work on an answer to this request.

Referral 17751991 – Individual Submission

Summery: There is concern that Areas using social media to promote PI content may expose people who interact with that content to tracking, profiling, and the collec on or sharing of potentially sensitive information. While the intention is to help people find Cocaine Anonymous, there may be unintended privacy and anonymity risks.

Response: The committee is con nuing to work on an answer to this request.

CLOSED REFERRALS:

Referral 13137341 – Individual Submission

Summary: “Add transgender to list of gender identities and master’s level and doctoral level to highest level of education in the PI survey. The program is a microcosm of the world. We evolve and grow as well. Let the survey reflect that.”

Referral 13587888– Individual Submission

Summary: “To recognize the need and significance of conducting demographic surveys to provide accurate and representative information to the public demonstrating the diverse nature of the fellowship. Asking to include a specific ques on about LGBTQIA+ demographics in all

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future surveys. This new ques on is intended to reaffirm our commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and openness, thus accurately reflecting our fellowship to the general public.”

Response: The committee appreciates the importance of ensuring that our survey reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, and we would welcome the opportunity to include additional options, such as transgender, within the gender identity ques on.

However, because this survey is administered across multiple countries, we must ensure that all questions comply with the legal and regulatory requirements of each jurisdic on in which the survey is conducted. At this time, differences in those requirements prevent us from modifying the gender identity ques on in a way that would be legally compliant everywhere the survey is used.

Referral 16695750 – Individual Submission

Summary: “Would you consider organizing an Online PI Summit for Areas outside Europe and North America? This may fall under your outreach efforts. I believe this would help “loners” Areas to connect.”

Response: The 2026 European Summit was held in Ireland and Denmark with hybrid options available. The 2026 North American Summit was held in Phoenix. Arizona with a hybrid option available.

Referral 16651002 – Committee Submission (WSBT)

Summary: “Please note that the legal name of the Fellowship is Cocaine Anonymous World Services (CAWS). There is no such organization as Cocaine Anonymous World Services, Inc. (CAWS, Inc.) and any mention of that organization is incorrect. The World Service Board of Trustees is asking all World Service Conference Committees to review any and all Conference Approved Documents (World Service Manual, Committee Guidelines, etc.) and change any erroneous naming convention of Cocaine Anonymous World Services, Inc; CAWS, Inc., or anything other than Cocaine Anonymous World Services (CAWS) to the correct nomenclature.”

Response: Corrections have been made to the committee documents and will be brought to the floor for approval.

Referral 16638245 – Individual Submission

Summary: “It was raised by our committee during our group’s SR-14 voting process that the white hand holding the phone in the flyer does not reflect the diversity of our fellowship. This

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was raised by several fellows who, before they joined CA, were concerned it appeared to be a heavily white fellowship which they worry may discourage future addicts from joining. We wanted to flag this as a friendly amendment.”

Response: The flyer was changed, was submitted without the image of a hand, and the flyer was approved at the 2025 WSC.

Referral 17278961 – Individual Submission

Summary: I was just looking through the PI handbook available on the world service website and noticed that Tradition 11 on page 7 still had the old wording. Please change this on the next edit for consistency. Thanks.

Response: The Tradition 11 wording has been updated in the handbook.

Referral 16484432 – Individual Submission

Summary: “I propose we charge the name of the PI members area to PI Resource Center or something similar.”

Response: The PI Members Area website is now named the “C.A. Public Information Resource Area website.”

Referral 16695762 – Individual Submission

Summary: “Would you consider creating new publication guidelines for Posters to ensure those are in-line with the C.A. Brand Guidelines?

Over the last 2 Conferences, there’s been a lot of amendments made on the floor when reviewing posters. I believe that by establishing a more robust review and approval process against prior to submitting posters in the SR-14 would help at least reduce some issues raised at Conference. In addition, it would be good for an audit of all approved posters to be completed and updates done to correct some of the issues highlighted above.”

Response: The flyer design & approval guide passed at the 2025 Conference can be used for poster design also, it follows the same process. The committee has reviewed previously approved posters and have made corrections on posters we have fully editable versions of. Some of the posters can only be edited with localized information and QR codes.

Referral 15219659– Individual Submission

Summary: “Would you consider the following for the 2025 SR-14 Delegate Mailing and subsequent SR-14 mailings?

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1) Present a version of a poster, where it clearly indicates what can be localised, what with (being email address, website, phone numbers, icon, “flag”, etc.), and what can be translated (meaning message that cannot be changed in its meaning and can only be translated).

2) Present an example of what it would look like translated / localised.

I think this would really help the Fellowship understand what can and cannot be changed and help the delegates share with enthusiasm to support your committee and PI around the world.”

Response: Thank you for the suggestion. We understand the value of helping delegates and the Fellowship better understand what elements of a poster can be adapted for local use. At the conference, however, we are not able to present multiple translated versions of posters due to the potential for translation errors and the difficulty of reviewing and approving translations in multiple languages. For this reason, all posters are presented in English. Once approved, they are uploaded to pi.ca.org for Fellowship use. The majority of our posters are designed so that they can be edited, and all posters allow for localized information to be added, such as local contact details, websites, phone numbers, meeting information, and other Area/District/Region-specific resources. If anyone would like assistance with localization or have questions about possible translations, please contact us at pi@ca.org. We are happy to work with committees and delegates to help ensure materials are adapted appropriately while maintaining the integrity of the approved poster. We would also like to encourage the Fellowship to submit poster designs to the committee for consideration, including posters created in languages other than English.

The committee would greatly appreciate receiving as many submissions as possible that reflect the needs of our worldwide Fellowship. Expanding the variety of available materials helps us better serve Cocaine Anonymous communities around the world.

Referral 16543214 – Individual Submission/Transferred to PI from WBST

As part of Cocaine Anonymous ongoing efforts to ensure accurate and a respectful representation of our fellowship, this referral asks the WSBT to consider and approve the following conference approved verbiage and a link to the C.A. Museum website which includes a full and accurate history of Cocaine Anonymous. As Wikipedia is a widely used public resource, the page’s content should reflect CA’s history, mission, and principles in a manner consistent with our Traditions and archival practices. The Archives Committee believes that the following content will satisfy the original referral and should then be referred to PI to execute the action as it is outside of Archives purview to do so.

The WSBT has reviewed the documentation as presented by the WSC Archives Committee and are happy with all items as presented. We concur with the Archives Committee that this should be handled by the PI Committee as Wikipedia is a Public Facing Website and in the purview of the WSC PI Committee

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Response: This referral was forwarded to the PI Committee from the WSBT. The Conference approved verbiage and a link to the C.A. Museum website has been added to Wikipedia as requested and approved in the referral.

PRESENTATIONS OF CURRENT ACTIVITIES OR TASKS (no motions)

The PI Committee has some new projects in the works, along with continuing the projects we already have underway. We’re working on: New and more diverse posters that better reflect the people we want to reach. New videos that are easy to understand, interesting, and help share our message. New and more creative ways to reach the Fellowship and the public.

Finding better ways to connect with medical professionals and legal professionals so they know who we are and how the Fellowship may be able to help. Looking for new ideas and opportunities to get our information out into the community. We want to keep things fresh, creative, and welcoming. Most importantly, we want to make sure our message is reaching people who may need us. We appreciate everyone who has shared ideas, materials, contacts, and suggestions with the PI Committee. Keep them coming!

CLOSING COMMENTS:

The Public Information Committee wants to thank the Fellowship for your input, comments, referrals, shared materials, friendly suggestions and support. The PI committee believes that the survival of the fellowship falls on each of us to be “PI Ready” and our “PI ready warriors” should have every tool we can provide. PI has taken every step of this year’s journey with joyous singleness of purpose…. Carrying the message to the addict who still suffers.

We ALWAYS welcome new members and interested parties in our PI work. Our monthly CAWSPI Committee call is the second Sunday each month at 10am PT, 1pm ET, 6pm BST, and 7pm South Africa time. Full details on how to join this and all other PI working groups are posted in our WhatsApp group, which you can join using this link: WhatsApp Group Invite You can also email pi@ca.org with feedback or for more information

Respectfully Submitted:

Christie L

WSCPI Chair

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COMMITTEE STRUCTURE AT END OF THIS CONFERENCE:

Krista L; Reading from report.

Krista L; As we have combined some of our motions.

Motion 59: Motion to approve both light and dark versions of “PI Rocks Road Show” (Attachments 1 & 2)

Seconded

Duane M; Motion made and seconded would you like to speak to your motion.

Michael S; Not at this time.

Duane M; Any debate?

Krista L; speaking in favour of the motion

Duane M; Any debate? Seeing none.

Prepare to vote

Motion passes unanimously

Jon P; Motion 60: to approve 2026 “CAWSPI Summit Handbook” (Attachment 3)

Seconded

Duane M; Would you like to speak to your motion.

Jon P; Speaking in favour of the motion

Duane M; any other debate

Seeing none

Prepare to vote

Motion passes unanimously

Motion 61: Motion to approve “Presentation to the Healthcare Professional” (Attachment 4)

Seconded

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Duane M; Motion made and seconded

Would you like to speak motion

No

Duane M; any debate

Seeing none

Prepare to vote

Motion passes unanimously

Leah M; Motion 62: to approve “Dying To Live,” “You Are Not Alone,” (versions 1 & 2) and “So Did We” posters (Attachments 7,8,9, & 11)

07 – Attachment #7 – PI Committee – DYING TO LIVE POSTER (PA)

08 – Attachment #8 – PI Committee – YOU ARE NOT ALONE VERSION 1 (PA)

09 – Attachment #9 – PI Committee – YOU ARE NOT ALONE VERSION 2 (PA)

11 – Attachment #11 – PI Committee – SO DID WE POSTER (PA)

Seconded

Duane M; speak to motion

Leah not at this time

Duane M; any debate

Lily; Friendly amendment every poster say we have a solution please add to poster 11 this accepted

Duane M; this is housekeeping

Larissa O; speaking in favour of the motion

Krista L; We noticed after sr14 and will correct

Lewis E; Question No 7 is that created by AI?

Krista L; No, it was created as a group effort in north America Summit

Melanie R; Speaking against the motion

Ellen U; speaking against the motion

Nadz L; ques on which poster being presented in this motion.

Krista L; Attachment 7,8,9 and 11

Lewis E; speaking against the motion

Stu E; ques on; if I don’t like poster, am I forced to use them?

Krista; No

Shawna S; Poster no 7 you have allied or affiliated

Krista L; taken care in housekeeping

Eric H; is there a poster that has powder on it.

Krista; Yes there is.

Lou B; A lot of typos on tradition 6

Krista; Yes we are aware.

Duane M; seeing no further debate.

Prepare to vote. Restate motion.

Motion passes with minor opposition

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Owen; Motion 63: Motion to approve “We Are All Here to Help” and “12 Step Fellowship” posters. (attachments 5 & 6)

05 – Attachment #5 – PI Committee – WE ARE ALL HERE TO HELP POSTER (PA)

06 – Attachment #6 – PI Committee – 12 STEP FELOWSHIP (PA)

Seconded

Duane M; would you like to speak to your motion

Krista L; Not at this time

Duane M; Open for debate

Tai R; speaking against the motion

Laurie G; Question I thought you had taken motions out I thought 5 and 6 were taken out why they are not in order

Krista L; Our mistake

Tai R; Friendly amendment to remove cocaine anonymous at top and add the bo om one to top with a trademark.

Krista L; we will try

Tai R; – Motion 64: Motion to refer “We Are All Here to Help” to committee

Seconded

Duane M; does anyone object?

Jess Ga; yes

Duane M; It is available for debate

Jesse Ga; Speaking against the motion

Duane M; anyone against a motion to divide.

Jesse Ga; Motion 65: Motion to divide

Seconded

Motion passes unanimously

Duane M; asked for consent from the floor to change Motion64 to refer “We Are All Here to Help”

Floor agreed.

Tai R; Motion 64: Motion to refer “We Are All Here to Help” to committee

Seconded

Prepare to vote

Motion passes.

Motion 66: Motion to approve “12 Step Fellowship poster. (attachment 6)

06 – Attachment #6 – PI Committee – 12 STEP FELOWSHIP (PA)

Seconded

Duane M; Would you like to speak to motion?

Not at this time

Duane M; Any debate

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Kalob T; Speaking against the motion

Duane M; Any further debate?

Michael S; speaking in favour of the motion

Duane M; any more debate?

Lou B; Is that quoted from or literature?

Krista L; it is not a direct quote.

Denise R; Speaking against the motion

Amanda G; Speaking against the motion

Kalob T; friendly amendment seeing that print does come out with contrast add white C.A. logo not black

Duane M; Any objection

Accepted

Duane M; seeing no debate

Prepare to vote

Motion passes with Noted opposition

Motion to approve “When You’re Ready,” two-sided information card. (Attachment 12)

Seconded

Seeing no debate

Prepare to vote

Motion passes with minor opposition

Sherice Motion 67: Motion to approve “C.A. Sticker Template” (Attachment 15)

Seconded

Duane M; motion made and seconded

Would you like to speak to motion

Sherice; no thank you.

Duane M; any debate

Lou B; can you explain this to me?

Krista L; it’s a sticker that you can add OR code on it.

Caroline H; Speaking against the motion

Melanie R; Speaking against the motion

Eric H; Point of personal privilege – Less talking please.

Duane M; we have lost decorum keep side conversations down

Lewis E; Question- What is shape going to be?

Krista L; We have not printed one yet? A 2×2 sticker with white border.

Ryan H; Speaking in favour of the motion

Jesse Go; Speaking in favour of the motion

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Kalob T; Speaking against the motion

Jordan; include sizing and cost of prin ng.

Yasmine R; Speaking against the motion

Duane M; seeing no further debate

Prepare to vote

Motion passes with minor opposition

Tim D; motion 68: Motion to approve the “Animated Postcard” (Attachment 17)

Seconded

Duane M; speak to motion

Not at this time

Duane M;

Lily N; friendly amendment to invert two texts?

Krista L; We can’t accept that.

RobertaMcC; Speaking against the motion

Parti T; Make a motion to amend the animated post card to move the second last blue text to before “how did you sort yourself out?”

seconded

Dave B; Point of Order he did not state he would like to make a motion

Parthi T; Motion 69: Make a motion to amend the animated post card to move the second last blue text to before “how did you sort yourself out?”

Seconded

Duane M; would you like to speak to your motion?

Parthi T; speaking in favour of the motion

Stu E; Speaking against the motion

Melanie R; can you clarify is this the friendly amendment you turned down.

Krista L; I don’t even know.

Duane M; when a friendly amendment is not accepted a motion to amend can be made.

Arlene G; Speaking against the motion

Lilly N; Speaking in favour of the motion

Denise R; Speaking against the motion

Kim C; Speaking in favour of the motion

Michael S; Speaking against the motion

Sydney P; Speaking against the motion

Jesse Go; Speaking in favour of the motion

Dave B; Speaking against the motion

Dana v; Speaking against the motion

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Bryan S; Speaking against the motion

Maarten de H; Speaking against the motion

Tali D; Speaking against the motion

Larrisa O; Motion 70: Motion Call the ques on

Seconded

Motion passes

Make a motion to amend the animated post card to move the second last blue text to before

“how did you sort yourself out?”

Motion fails as it does not meet standard

Duane M;

Motion to approve the “Animated Postcard” (Attachment 17)

Any further debate

Motion passes with Minor opposition

Donna K; Our Public Information committee presented a Public Information summit, and we presented a road show. And Vicky has been here two years from Indiana Ohio I came to convention and had a blast we went back and talked about it. They did an awesome job. Get them to come to your convention and they’ll do a fab job.

Krista L; Thank you for allowing us to be of service

Duane M; any questions

Lou B; since we are not fellowship can we get other options like meth or Marijuana (referral ??)

Candice I; We constantly must tell you about spelling mistakes. Do you have a process

Krista L; Yes, we do but still

Caroline H; can you perhaps give us a safe sticker guide

Krista L; Yes

Stu E; You have a power point the professional one great slide but some that are black and white. Suggestion you match the other slide.

Candice I; Question about logo

Tai R; It is there

Barry He; Are you using the old email?

Krista L; We just changed the name

David B; Can we do all mind-altering substances (referral?)

Duane M; Seeing no further questions.

Can we do financial primers. Once we take a 10min break.

Candice L; Motion 71: Motion to extend to 10pm

Seconded

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Prepare to vote

Motion passes with noted opposition.

Break 10 min 8.44pm

Return at 8.54pm

Duane M; Please find your seats, let’s engage in proper decorum.

Peter McG; during the last session I put out some conference evaluation forms – please try give us feedback we would really appreciate it, thank you!

Duane M; thank you for your pa ence. A few years ago, we started a thing called financial primer. This me our delegate Charley will be giving us the presentation

Charley; This evening we will be doing a quick review. Everything is running on track.

Welcome to conference finances, finances don’t count but numbers do. Translating it into plain human language. You can see where every 7th tradition dollar goes Make sure your dollars keep the lights on and the doors open wide.

We are going to go through the slides.

Duane M; as of a few years ago this was put together to help understand what is going on with finances

I will entertain a motion to adjourn

Larissa O; Motion 72: Motion to adjourn

Second

Duane M; any objection? Seeing none, motion passed, have a good evening, everyone.

Meeting closes 21:16

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LCF??? (Archivist note?)

Removing Motion 8

Removing Motion 9

MOTION 10: Pursuant to Point 4 of the Pamphlet Approval Process, motion to approve the concept to create a new piece of illustrated literature which would provide greater information regarding the different levels of C.A. service

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