Brian K.: – reports I.T. Committee report:
CLOSING REPORT
C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2012
I.T. COMMITTEE REPORT
INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS
Our fellowship continues to grow and utilize new and emerging technologies to assist us in communicating and conducting business, and most importantly to assist in our efforts to carry the message. In addition to assisting the CAWSO Webservant in reviewing websites for linking from www.ca.org, your IT Committee continues actively researching and advising on new technologies. All levels of our C.A. service structure continue to explore new options for communication and organization in an effort to improve financial efficiency and better inform our membership.
We remain mindful, respecting the principles set forth in the twelve traditions while considering these new capabilities for connection and access.
Committee Introductions
This committee has two new members Teresa R. and Gary M..
Our Trustee Member:
Kenny W., Trustee
Outgoing members
Chair Brian K.
Vice Chair Wade S.
We have 4 returning members
Ryan V., CAWSO Webservant
Michele D.
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Roger M.
Wendell S.
We have an additional 14 committee members within the WSCITC Yahoo group.
COMMITTEE WORK THAT RESULTED IN MOTIONS
Roger M.: MOTION: To accept changes requested by the CAWSO Webservent changing CAWSO – CA Website to C.A. web properties throughout the IT Guidelines. Seconded,
Richard S.: Inform us to what is the reason for the name change.
Ryan V.: Lots of pieces refer to the general sense of the CAWSO website, thought best not to restrict.
Richard S.: Speaks against the terminology is too broad; consider to amend: MOTION: To accept changes requested by the CAWSO Webservent changing CAWSO Website to CAWSO C.A. web properties throughout the IT Guidelines. Bill H. : Can we wait to vote until the motion reads correctly? Tony D.: Yes…
Motion carries unanimously.
REFERRALS THAT RESULTED IN MOTIONS
None
REFERRALS OR ITEMS TABLED UNTIL NEXT YEAR; AND ITEMS THE COMMITTEE WILL CONTINUE WORKING ON THROUGH THE YEAR REFERRAL NUMBER 6846: Please create guidelines for creating a C.A. mobile app. Like a mobile app for meeting locator.
COMMITTEE RESPONSE: We do not have sufficient information to address this referral at this time. We have contacted the initiator of the referral for further clarification and more information.
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REFERRALS OR ITEMS REFERRED TO OTHER COMMITTEES; WORLD SERVICE OFFICE, OR BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REFERRAL NUMBER 6126: Please add guidelines link/site details to each of the committee sections, as listed in the WSC Committee sections, as listed in the WSC Committee statement purpose page 32 and 33 of the 2008 editions of the World Service Manual.
COMMITTEE RESPONSE: Referred to Structures and By Laws
REFERRALS THAT DID NOT RESULT IN MOTIONS
REFERRAL NUMBER 6858: I’d like to have approved C.A. literature/event flyers/meeting flyers posted to a social media closed group. This social media group is closed to non-addicts and/or the public. I’d like to have approved literature posted with revised text stating that only approved literature may be posted.
COMMITTEE RESPONSE: When using Social Networking Sites, we need always be mindful to not use the C.A. logo, Cocaine Anonymous name, or other registered trademarks of C.A. (e.g., “C.A.”, “Hope, Faith and Courage”, “We’re Here and We’re Free”, etc.) and to be respectful of anonymity and other spiritual principles in accordance with the Twelve Traditions of C.A. It is further suggested that members refrain from posting on any of the tools mentioned above any photos and/or videos that identify any activity, entity or person as being associated with Cocaine Anonymous.
Although most are password protected, social networking web sites still publicly expose a great deal of personal information about the user. There are difficult and confusing issues to be navigated by the user not concerned with anonymity, let alone those of us in recovery. It is impossible to deny the tremendous
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possibility social networking sites present to aide us in carrying out our primary purpose, but our urge for progress should be tempered by methodical and deliberate consideration. The fact remains that social networking sites are public forums, and should be treated as such. The Eleventh Tradition reminds us that our names and pictures should not be broadcast, filmed, or publicly printed. While the final choice and ultimate responsibility of safeguarding the traditions rests with the individual, it should be noted that the spiritual principle of anonymity protects not only the member, but also the fellowship as a whole. See IT Guidelines 2012 “Media” Section
NEW COMMITTEE STRUCTURE AS OF THIS CONFERENCE
Chair Michele D.
Vice-Chair Roger M.
Co-Secretaries Teresa R. and Wendell S.
CLOSING COMMENTS
We have worked hard as a committee this year to address the requests and concerns of the fellowship as they relate to our area of responsibility. The IT Committee continues to host quarterly meetings via teleconference, as well as our regular communications pertaining to the review of websites and other matters via the Yahoo group.
This past year we have worked on and discussed a variety of subjects, including methods and tools for reviewing foreign language website translations, World Service Office infrastructure ideas and methods to improve workflow and communications, and performed housekeeping on the IT Workbook and Guidelines.
We have continued to assist the WSO Webservant by reviewing requested web sites for linking from www.ca.org.
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We will continue to review Area websites and address referral 6846. We will also continue to look for ways to improve IT Guidelines as driven by technology and fellowship needs.
Respectfully Submitted:
Michele D. Chair WSITC Committee.
Questions
Stu E.: have you considered making the website available in different languages?
Ryan V.: Yes, working with the office, can discuss following our report with you.
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