George M. reports:
CLOSING REPORT
C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2012
PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORT
INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS
Opening Comments
The CAWSPI Committee has worked diligently during this conference to complete the tasks at hand. At times it had been somewhat contentious and challenging but in the end we accomplished all we set out to do. The highlight for us during this Conference was the approval of the PSA, it was truly a labor of love. At this time we are working with the WSO to establish the manner in which the PSA will be made available to the fellowship. This information should be
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available prior to the adjournment of conference. Kudos to the Census/Survey committee with their computation of over a 1000 surveys a lot of them by hand. Many Thanks. We want to thank the members of the WSO, and the other committees we have worked with for their assistance.
Committee Introductions
CHAIR-GEORGE M.
CO-CHAIR-BILL H.
SECRETARY-JULIE H.
MEMBERS
CRAIG A.
GRACE M.
H.P.
JERALD C.
JIM H.
JULIE S.
JOHN O.
RANDY V.
SHERRE H.
YOL.E O.
DOO-LINDA F.
ANR TRUSTEE-ROBERT L.
COMMITTEE WORK THAT RESULTED IN MOTIONS
Julie S.: MOTION: To include the survey in the upcoming 2013 SR-14 and to be distributed every other year thereafter. Second.
Tony D.: A motion has been made and seconded. Would you like to speak to your motion?
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Julie S.: The results speak for themselves.
Stu E.: Is the survey being sent out in other languages?
George M.: It has been in the past and we will make sure it is going forward.
Tony D.: Motion passes.
Jim H.: MOTION: To post the results of this year’s survey on the ca.org website with the caveat that results are not totally representative of the entire fellowship. Second
Tony D.: Would you like to speak to the motion?
Jim H.: No.
Tony D.: Motion passes.
Randy G.: 5th concept. I voted against the motion. Are not versus may not. I do not understand if the results don’t accurately represent us…
Anthony S.: MOTION: to reconsider. Second
Tony D.: Motion to reconsider…seconded and motion carries.
Randy G.: FA – to replace “are not” with “may not be”.
Jim H.: Accepted
Bill H.: I speak against the amended motion as the results are NOT an accurate representation of the fellowship. I think that it is imperative that these results be displayed but with the caveat.
Lori V.: I am speaking for the amended motion.
Vonya C: Speaks in favor
Ryan V.: Is the language binding as to what will be on the website?
Richard S.: If we are going to present this to the public that the amended version is accurate.
Kelli F.: FA not accepted
Kevin M.: Are these results consistent with past surveys?
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Cynthia C.: FA- that the results are based on only a small sampling of the fellowship.
Kelli F.: FA – Accepted
Tony D.: Motion passes.
REFERRALS THAT RESULTED IN MOTIONS
- Referral # 6847
Please revise your workbook. There are no P.I. reduced rates for literature as mentioned in the guidelines.
Craig A.: MOTION: Remove pages 50 and 51 from the Public Information Handbook per the WSO discount policy regarding H & I and PI was eliminated at a previous conference. The Motion was withdrawn.
REFERRALS OR ITEMS REFERRED TO OTHER COMMITTEES; WORLD SERVICE OFFICE, OR BOARD OF TRUSTEES
- Referral # 6934
PSA, Is there a system for placing individualized info on new approved PSA, ie: phone number & website info.
a.Referred to WSO
- Referral # 6868
That the committee sends the C.A. business cards in the P.I. handbook to the ad hoc translation committee for translation & inclusion in the P.I. handbook. The Spanish version was approved by the WSO few years ago.
a. Referred back to the WSO ADHOC Translation Committee for approved translations. We have included mock-ups in French and Dutch. Requesting the translations of Farsi, Polish, Portuguese and Swedish.
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NEW COMMITTEE STRUCTURE AS OF THIS CONFERENCE
Chair Craig A.
Vice-Chair Grace M.
Secretary H. P.
CLOSING COMMENTS
It has been a terrific ride the past four years; two as a member of the PI Committee and two as the Committee Chair. Having been afforded the opportunity to work on the world level has not only been educational but also very rewarding. During my tenure as a member I am gratified to see all that we have accomplished, this was due only to the hard work, enthusiasm, and love of service of its members. It has been truly an honor and humbling experience to work with my fellows during the past four years. I know I am leaving the Committee in the hands of capable and dedicated people. Thank you for letting me be of service. May God Bless You All.
Respectfully Submitted:
George M.
Tony D.: Any questions?
Heidi J.: Can a summary be submitted to the NewsGram?
George M.: Yes.
Beth B.: Will the PSA be available at no cost?
Teresa N.: We are working on that.
Jennifer S.: What is on the last page?
George M. : The last page is our mock-ups.
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