Sep 4, 1999 – Day 4 Summary of Motions and Activities

accomplished and simplify the agenda to enhance the pre-production process.

45. Attached is a skeletal draft of the script, we need to:
    1. expand on the narration – being clear about the message we want to convey is important, keeping within the traditions
    2. review the sequence of action and submit ideas – as it stands now, it’s very loose, we need detail and we want to make an impact
46. PROJECTED ACTIVITIES: During the upcoming year our sub-committee will be conducting a feasibility study by contacting all the H & I chairs throughout the world to determine the actual need within the fellowship for this video.
47. We will present the results of this study at the 2000 WSC.
48. Thank you for letting us be of service!
49. Any suggestions or input on the video would be appreciated. Following is a way to contact us.
50. Caryl Faye can be contacted (collect if you need to) at 403-295-1522 home, 403-274-9839 business, email cfaye@home.com fax 403-730-4795, cellular 403-815-2759 or pager 403-541-6228.
51. H&I Correctional Facility Sub-Committee: We elected a new chair for this sub-committee: Rodney Davis
52. This year we will be collecting H&I area contacts and phone numbers. This will be used to create a database. We have already gotten a good start by directly contacting delegates and have also contacted the WSO to enlist their assistance.
53. This information is to be used by the H&I committee. Once the database is created we will be contacting area H&I people to request copies of any referral letters, methods of getting into hospitals and institutions, etc. This information will be used to help people doing H&I work in their areas. It will also help when a new area is starting H&I. We believe that improving communication and collecting resources everyone can utilize will enable us to grow and to better assist others in carrying the message to the addict who still suffers.
54. We thank you in advance for your cooperation in this project. Somewhere down the road we may be able to include some of this written information in the H&I Service Manual.
55. Damon Zin: we submitted several things to NewsGram. Take back to your area that we would like submissions from your areas, inlcuding the release.
56. Karmen Kron: Refer to #49 last years minutes. Not addressed in your report this year. Referral from last year.
57. We did not see it, and will place it on our agenda for next year.
58. Bob Lemon: H&I Committee look into situation where members of the 12 step fellowship set up a board within the correctional facility. Joining somehow to assist in placing meetings into the facility.
59. Danny Falcone:Is the budget for H&I over 20%? If so, it needs to be brought to this body.
60. John Sparks: the 20% excludes the non-delegate chair. H&I did not exceed the 20%.
61. WSC PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE REPORT
62. INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: AT THIS CONFERENCE OUR PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE CONSISTS OF 18 MEMBERS, ALL OF WHOM HAVE DEDICATED THEMSELVES TO WORK THROUGHOUT THE YEAR ON PI ISSUES FOR COCAINE ANONYMOUS.
63. WE WORKED ON EIGHT REFERRALS AS WELL AS OLD BUSINESS. IT HAS BEEN A PLEASURE TO WORK WITH THESE COMMITTEE MEMBERS. WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHED A LOT AND IT DOESN’T END HERE. IN THE TRUE SPIRIT OF COMMITTEE WORK, MEMBERS OF THE PI COMMITTEE WILL PRESENT VARIOUS PART OF OUR REPORT.
64. CONTENTS: REFERRALS THAT DID NOT RESULT IN MOTIONS ARE SHOWN ON PAGES 1 & 2. ITEMS WE REFERRED TO OTHER COMMITTEES ARE SHOWN ON PAGE 3. REFERRALS WHICH RESULTED IN MOTIONS, OR WORK COMPLETED FROM LAST YEAR ARE SHOWN ON PAGE 3. OUR 2000-2001 PI BUDGET IS ON PAGE 3.
65. INFORMATION ON NEWLY SELECTED COMMITTEE TRUSTED SERVANTS AND EXISTING TRUSTED SERVANTS IS AS FOLLOWS: 1999 PI COMMITTEE OFFICERS: CHAIR – JIM SCHODOWSKI, VICE CHAIR – ROBBIE GRAHAM, SECRETARY – AURORA RIOS NEWLY ELECTED 2000 PI COMMITTEE OFFICERS: CHAIR – SHAUNA WEATHERSPOON, VICE CHAIR – VANESSA MATTHEWS, SECRETARY – AURORA RIOS

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66. ITEMS REFERRED TO PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE THAT DID NOT RESULT IN MOTIONS:
67. REFERRAL: #84 – CREATE A PSA WITH THE INTENT OF ATTTRACTING METHAMPHETAMINE USERS TO CA. RECOMMENDATION/COMMENT: WE AS A COMMITTEE HAVE DECIDED THAT A PSA ADDRESSING ONE SPECIFIC DRUG IS INAPPROPRIATE. HOWEVER WE HAVE FORMED A COMMITTEE TO UPDATE OUR PUBLIC INFORMATION WORKBOOK PSA’S TO INCLUDE “AND ALL OTHER MIND ALTERING SUBSTANCES” SO THAT IT WILL REFLECT OUR THIRD TRADITION.
68. REFERRAL: #10 /54/1- TO DEVISE A SOLUTION IN WHICH WE CAN REFER ADDICTS TO OTHER PLACES FOR HELP ON THE CA WEB SITE WHEN CA IS NOT PRESENT IN THAT AREA WITHOUT COMPROMISING OUR TRADITIONS OR BI-LAWS. RECOMMENDATION /COMMENT: THE COMMITTEE HAS DECIDED TO ADHERE TO THE SPIRIT AND WORDING OF TRADITION SIX. ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS REGARDING REFERRALS TO OTHER TWELVE STEP FELLOWSHIPS WILL BE ADDRESSED IN THE UPCOMING PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEEE HELPLINE. GUIDELINES PAMPHLET, WHICH IS CURRENTLY AT POINT FIVE OF THE 12 POINT APPROVAL PROCESS IN CLF COMMITTEE. ALSO, THEY CAN BE REFERRED TO THE CA WEBSITE, ONLINE MEETING, THE 800 DIRECTORY LINE, AND THE WORLD SERVICE OFFICE IF THERE IS NO CA IN THEIR AREA.
69. REFERRAL: #054 – DEVELOP GUIDELINES FOR HANDLING CALLS AND/OR CONTACTS FROM ADDICTS IN AREAS WHERE CA IS NOT AVAILABLE. RECOMMENDATION /COMMENT: THE COMMITTEE HAS DECIDED TO ADHERE TO THE SPIRIT AND WORDING OF TRADITION SIX. ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS REGARDING REFERRALS TO OTHER TWELVE STEP FELLOWSHIPS WILL BE ADDRESSED IN THE UPCOMING PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEEE HELPLINE GUIDELINES PAMPHLET, WHICH IS CURRENTLY AT POINT FIVE OF THE 12 POINT APPROVAL PROCESS IN CLF COMMITTEE. ALSO, THEY CAN BE REFERRED TO THE CA WEBSITE, ONLINE MEETING, THE 800 DIRECTORY LINE, AND THE WORLD SERVICE OFFICE IF THERE IS NO CA IN THEIR AREA.
70. REFERRAL: #01 – CONCERN ABOUT CA REFERRING TO ANOTHER FELLOWSHIP. ON A PERSONAL LEVEL I AGREE WITH THE REFERRAL BUT I DON’T BELIEVE CA SHOULD. TUFF POSITION. THANKS. RECOMMENDATION /COMMENT: THE COMMITTEE HAS DECIDED TO ADHERE TO THE SPIRIT AND WORDING OF TRADITION SIX. ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS REGARDING REFERRALS TO OTHER TWELVE STEP FELLOWSHIPS WILL BE ADDRESSED IN THE UPCOMING PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEEE HELPLINE GUIDELINES PAMPHLET, WHICH IS CURRENTLY AT POINT FIVE OF THE 12 POINT APPROVAL PROCESS IN CLF COMMITTEE. ALSO, THEY CAN BE REFERRED TO THE CA WEBSITE, ONLINE MEETING, THE 800 DIRECTORY LINE, AND THE WORLD SERVICE OFFICE IF THERE IS NO CA IN THEIR AREA.
71. REFERRAL: #134 /107- I WOULD VERY MUCH LIKE TO SEE MORE INFO ON CPC. THERE IS ONLY A SMALL ITEM IN THE PI MANUAL. SINCE THIS CAN BE A LARGE AVENUE FOR CARRYING THE MESSAGE TO THE ADDICT WHO STILL SUFFERS I BELIEVE IT IS IMPORTANT TO GIVE DIRECTION AND GUIDANCE TO AREAS THAT MAY NEED HELP WITH THIS. RECOMMENDATION /COMMENT: THE PI COMMITTEE IS IN THE PROCESS OF REVISING THEIR ENTIRE PI WORKBOOK AND WILL EXAMINE CHANGES NECESSARY TO THE CPC CHAPTER. IT IS SUGGESTED THAT A CPC WORKSHOP BE HELD AT THE 2000 CAWS CONVENTION.
72. REFERRAL: #107 – CONCERNING THE SUB-COMMITTEE ‘CPC’ (COOPERATION WITH THE PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY). PLEASE CONSIDER BOTH OF THE FOLLOWING AND CHOOSE ONE.

1. CREATE A TWO YEAR STANDING AD HOC COMMITTEE CALLED CPC AT THE WSC 2000.
2. TURN THIS UNDER UTILIZED TOOL OVER TO THE H&I COMMITTEE. RECOMMENDATION /COMMENT: THE PI COMMITTEE IS IN THE PROCESS OF REVISING THEIR ENTIRE PI WORKBOOK AND WILL EXAMINE CHANGES

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NECESSARY TO THE CPC CHAPTER. IT IS SUGGESTED THAT A CPC WORKSHOP BE

HELD AT THE 2000 CAWS CONVENTION.

73. ITEMS REFERRED TO PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE WHICH WERE REFERRED TOOTHER COMMITTEES:
74. REFERRAL: #199 – EXPLORE POSSIBILITY AND FEASABILITY OF USING THE SLIDESHOW PRESENTED AT THE 1999 WSC IN MILWAUKEE AS A PSA AND AS APPROVED CA LIT. RECOMMENDATION/COMMENT: THE PI COMMITTEE WILL REFER TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES LEGAL COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE THE COST OF ADHERING TO COPYRIGHT LAWS.
75. REFERRAL: #66 – TO MAKE AVAILABLE THE VIDEO PRESENTATION SHOWN AT THE 1999 CAWS CONVENTION IN MILWAUKEE, FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION AND H&I USE. RECOMMENDATION /COMMENT: THE PI COMMITTEE WILL REFER TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES LEGAL COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE THE COST OF ADHERING TO COPYRIGHT LAWS.
76. ITEMS REFERRED TO PUBLIC INFORMATION (AND WORK COMPLETED FROM LAST YEAR) WHICH RESULTED IN MOTIONS:
77. MOTION TO APPROVE THE PI SUGGESTED BOOTH GUIDELINES AND ALLOW PI TO INCLUDE IT IN CHAPTER 3 OF OUR PI WORKBOOK. (SEE HANDOUT).
78. Rick Hoffman: #3 could you explain your reasoning
79. To preserve anonymity, no advertisement is appropriate including the CA logo.
80. Jay Statland: I would hate to vote on something that will be changed. What will be changed.
81. This will not be changed, the changes will be the typos.
82. Everet Hull: #3 for what events is this ? is it conventions?
83. Chapter 3 allows you to set up booths to distribute information. Where is there anonymity. LeonMason: (note by secretary to check tape for exact remarks)
84. Jim Holder: Item #3 delete everything after “event.”
85. Not accepted.
86. Jim Durkin: do we have any pamphlet without the logo?
87. Unknown: to read this, it seems even the ca or recovery messages are inappropriate.
88. Taken out of context. in the sentence it is appropriate.
89. Rick Hoffman: Amendement Item 3 to Read “Please dress appropriately to the event. Remember thatyou are representing Cocaine Anonymous.”
90. Accepted:
91. MOTION TO APPROVE THE PI SUGGESTED BOOTH GUIDELINES AND ALLOW PI TO INCLUDE IT IN CHAPTER 3 OF OUR PI WORKBOOK. (SEE HANDOUT). Item 3 to Read “Please dress appropriately to the event. Remember that you are representing Cocaine Anonymous.”
92. Referring to item #5 of the booth guidelines: concern with referring inquiries to the local ca hotline, is that some hotlines are not set up to take messages, they are recorded to give information only. (tape change)
93. Una: Call the question:
94. Motion to close debate is carried.
95. Main MOTION TO APPROVE THE PI SUGGESTED BOOTH GUIDELINES AND ALLOW PI TOINCLUDE IT IN CHAPTER 3 OF OUR PI WORKBOOK. (SEE HANDOUT). Item 3 to Read “Please dress appropriately to the event. Remember that you are representing Cocaine Anonymous.”
96. Oppostion noted. Motion carried.
97. OTHER BUSINESS:
98. THE CAWS WSC PI COMMITTEE 2000-2001 BUDGET IS $4,532.OO.
99. A DISK OF THE BILLBOARD/PLACARD DESIGN WILL BE GIVEN TO EVERY DELEGATE.
100. THE FOURTH MEMBERSHIP SURVEY WILL BE DISTRIBUTED IN THE NEXT DELEGATE MAILING.
101. Break
102. Announcements: Conference Secretary requests that the motion presenter speak the motion please do not scream from the floor.
103. Another motion to rescind motion 1 of the internet committee has been presented. It will come up tomorrow also.
104. Literature Chips & Format: Jay Statland: INTRODUCTION

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105. MEMBERS OF THE LCF COMMITTEE RE-ELECTED MICHELLE KAPFER AS SECRETARY. THERE WERE NO OTHEROFFICERS ELECTED.

106. THIS COMMITTEE WILL PRESENT THE BOT WITH FOUR PIECES OF LITERATURE. 1. A GUIDE TO THE 12 TRADITIONS; 2. ANONYMITY; 3. A 12 Traditions GROUP INVENTORY; 4. PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE (HELPLINE HANDBOOK)

107. REFERRALS WHICH DID NOT RESULT IN MOTIONS:

108. BOOKMARKS RECOGNIZING CLEAN TIME OVER TWO YEARS. LCF IN COOPERATION WITH THE WSO IS WORKING ON THIS.

109.LCF COMMITTEE ADOPT A CONCEPT OF A SECOND STORYBOOK AS A SUPPLEMENT,WHICH WOULD INCLUDE OTHER STORIES IT WAS VOTED DOWN AT THERECCOMENDATION OF THE BOOK SUBCOMMITTEE.

110. 40/67. COLLECTION OF REMEMBRANCES FROM CA’S EARLY MEMBERS. BOOK COMMITTEE WILL LOOK AT THIS.

111. ADD MORE LITERATURE TO MEETING FORMAT/STARTER KITS. NO ACTION TAKEN IN CONSIDERATION OF TRADITION 4. TO ADOPT PAGE 127 FROM HOPE, FAITH AND COURAGE BOOK TO BE INCLUDED IN STARTER KITS.

112. IN THE SPIRIT OF TRADITION 4 ALL GROUPS HAVE THE RIGHT TO READ ANYTHING OUT OF THE CA BOOK AT A MEETING.

113. 118A. OLD-TIMERS MEETING FORMAT AND LITERATURE. NOT APPROPRIATE AT THIS TIME. IT WAS THE BELEIF OF THE COMMITTEE THAT THERE WAS TO MUCH CONFUSION ABOUT WHAT AN “OLD-TIMER” WAS

114. 118B. CREATE AN OLD-TIMERS PAMPHLET. TO DO NOTHING AT THIS TIME. 115.TO MAKE AN ETERNITY MEDALLION. WE HAVE ALREADY DEALT WITH THIS ISSUE AT LAST YEARS CONFERENCE AND SUGGEST THAT AREAS/DISTRICTS USE THE PRINCIPLES MEDALLION.

116. DEVELOP A PIECE ON THE CONCEPTS. THIS IS NOT A FEASIBLE IDEA AT THIS TIME. WE WOULD ENCOURAGE MEMBERS TO SUBMIT “CONCEPT” PIECES TO THE NEWSGRAM.

117. TO ADD STEP WORK TO HOPE, FAITH AND COURAGE BOOK REFERRED TO\ SUBCOMMITTEE, WHERE IT WAS VOTED DOWN.

118.DESIRE TO ADD “THANK GOD” TO THE END OF TRADITION TWO. THE LCF COMMITTEE DOES NOT HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO MAKE SUCH A CHANGE. THAT AUTHORITY LIES IN THE HANDS OF THE GROUPS. 75% OF THE GROUPS WOULD BE NEEDED TO CHANGE THIS.

119. 06/128. LCF CONSIDER TABLING RESULTS OF THE TEXTBOOK SURVEY/ ALSO IN THE NAME OF UNANIMITY. A COMMITTEE MOTION WAS MADE TO RELEASE THE RESULTS OF SURVEY, HOWEVER, CONSENSUS OF THE COMMITTEE WAS NOT TO RELEASE A HARD COPY.

120. CA OF ILLINOIS DESIRES A BOOK ENTITLED “THE RECOVERY BIBLE” TO BECOME APPROVED CA LITERATURE.

121. THE COMMITTEE BELIEVED THAT THIS WOULD BE A VIOLATION OF TRADITIONS.

122. TO APPROVE THE LONG FORM OF TRADITIONS AS CA APPROVED LITERATURE.

123. THIS IS ALREADY AT THE WSBT AND AWAITING AA APPROVAL.

124. THE NEED FOR A PAMPHLET ON RELATIONSHIPS. THE LCF COMMITTEE COULD NOT REACH A CONSENSUS, HOWEVER, WILL GLADLY CONSIDER ANY PIECE SUBMITTED.

125. DEVELOP PIECE OF LITERATURE USING EVERYDAY LANGUAGE. FORMED A SUB COMMITTEE TO ADDRESS THIS NEED.

126. CONSIDER A MEDITATION BOOK FOR CA. THIS HAS ALREADY BEEN ADDRESSED. TOO MANY OTHER MEDITATION BOOKS ALREADY, AND WE FELT NO ONE IS QUALIFIED TO WRITE A MEDITATION BOOK. TOO EXPENSIVE.

127. DOES A GROUP HAVE TO READ “HOW IT WORKS” OR ARE THERE ANY REQUIRED READINGS? ON PAGE 2.1 IN THE CA MANUAL, THERE IS NOTHING CONCERNING MANDATORY READINGS, HOWEVER, IT DOES STATE THERE ARE SPECIFIC SUGGESTED READINGS, HOWEVER, THESE ARE ONLY SUGGESTED FORMATS.

128. 47. DESIRE TO HAVE 4 & 5 MONTH CHIP. REFER THEM TO USE THE PRINCIPLES MEDALLION.

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129. 126. START NEW COMMITTEE FOR TEXTBOOK CONCEPT THERE IS ALREADY AN EXISTING SUBCOMMITTEE.

130 .76. WRITE A BOOK USING THE “AA COMES OF AGE” THEME AS A HISTORIC PROJECT. BOOK COMMITTEE WILL LOOK AT THIS ISSUE.

131. 139. CONDUCT ANOTHER SURVEY REGARDING ADDING STORIES SUCH AS: A DOCTORS OPINION ON COCAINE,” “RELAPSE PREVENTION.” NOT FEASIBLE AT THIS TIME.

132. 58. PLACE INTO APPROVAL PROCESS AN EXCERT FROM THE HFC BOOK. ANY GROUP CAN READ ANY PART OF HFC. THE SPIRIT OF TRADITION 4 GIVES EACH GROUP AUTONOMY .

133. 58. PLACE INTO APPROVAL PROCESS AN EXCERT FROM THE HFC BOOK. ANY GROUP CAN READ ANY PART OF HFC. THE SPIRIT OF TRADITION 4 GIVES EACH GROUP AUTONOMY. 58. PLACE INTO APPROVAL PROCESS AN EXCERT FROM THE HFC BOOK. ANY GROUP CAN READ ANY PART OF HFC. THE SPIRIT OF TRADITION 4 GIVES EACH GROUP AUTONOMY.

134. ITEMS REFERRED TO LCF COMMITTEE THAT WERE REFERRED TO OTHER COMMITTEES.

135. 53. C.A. SHOULD OBTAIN A 2/3 VOTE BEFORE WRITING OUR OWN RECOVERY TEXT. REFERRED TO STRUCTURES AND BYLAWS

136. 55. GUIDELINES FOR HANDLING CALLS, ETC. WHEN C.A. IS NOT AVAILABLE IN AREA REFERRED TO PUBLIC INFORMATION

137. 132. CORRECTING ERRORS IN THE “MEETING IN A POCKET” THE LCF IN COOPERATION WITH THE WSO TO CORRECT THESE PROBLEMS

138. 28 PROVIDING HFC AND OTHER CA LIT ON TAPE. REFERRED TO WSO.

139. 71. CHANGE CATALOG LISTING WITH HAZELDON. REFERRED TO WSO.

140. 21A/B. CANADIAN CHIPS/MEDALLIONS/30+ YEARS REFERRED TO WSO.

141. 126.CREATE A POLICY STATEMENT REGARDING THE BOOK HFC ON CA’S WEBPAGe. REFERRED TO WSBT LEGAL ISSUES.

142. ITEMS REFERRED TO LCF COMMITTEE THAT RESULTED IN MOTIONS.

143. MOTION: TO REMOVE THE CONCEPT “YOUTHS IN RECOVERY” FROM THE 12 POINT LITERATURE PROCESS.

144. Motion carried. opposition noted

145. Danny Falcone: MOTION: To approve the concept for a 2nd edition of the “HFC-stories from the fellowship of Cocaine Anonymous” storybook, to be edited by the standing subcommittee of LCF committee. (Tape change)

146.friendly amendment to remove the word EDIT and change to “compiled”

147. accepted.

148. Motion now reads: MOTION: To approve the concept for a 2nd edition of the “HFC-stories from the fellowship of Cocaine Anonymous” storybook, to be compiled by the standing subcommittee of LCF committee.

149. Kathy Honesty: Call the vote

150. Motion to close debate passed:

151. Main Motion: To approve the concept for a 2nd edition of the “HFC-stories from the fellowship of  Cocaine Anonymous” storybook, to be compiled by the standing subcommittee of LCF committee. 152.Carried.

153. Lunch Break

154. Continue with Literature, Chips & Format Committee: Jay Statland: Reporting budget $770. Did not increase by 20%, nor is there a non-delegate chair.

155. Jeff Schachter: Regarding the first mention of the 4 pieces of literature referred to the Board of Trustees. I think they were referred four years ago. Is there going to be any progress on that?

156. The four pieces will be given to the trustee’s again at their November meeting.

157. When we get it back from the Trustees, assuming no tradition violations, we may see them in Draft Form next year.

158.How did you come to the decision not to take action on adding step work to the HFC Book? 159.That will be addressed later in our report.
160.Referral 126, there is an existing sub-committee, could we hear from that subcommittee? 161.That will be covered later in our report.

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162. Item 49, Does a group have to read How it Works. Your reply states its suggested. We work a program that is suggested. People take that term very seriously. Item 58 and 132 “There is a Solution” as a reading. Is it your position that that piece is appropriate as submitted.

163. Steve Edwards: To the extent that the piece is compiled from the HFC book, it is approved. If you are adapting material, we have a copyright issue.

164. Kevin Murphy: Will you consider any other book projects for the next few years?

165. No we will not.

166. Pamphlet on Relationships: Who would I get in contact with the submit a piece of literature?

167. Send to delegate or WSO for forwarding to the Literature, Chips & Format Committee.

168. Leon Mason: I keep hearing about a subcommittee, I would like to know how many members are on this sub-committee and how many are here.

169. This sub-committee was formed 2 years ago. There are probably 3-4 of us here. We had decided we were not taking action for 2-3 years. We are now at that point.

170. Patty: Referral #46: this referral was not answered accordingly, and I would like some clarification. What was asked was for 127 to be made a part of the Starter kit, mailed from the WSO.

171. This committee decided it did not want to put any more readings into the Starter Kit. If a group wants to read something, they can. But it won’t be mailed from the WSO.

172. John Sparks: 139: Conduct another survey: Not feasible at this time. I believe your answer was unclear. Why is not pertinent? the survey was started last year, and you asked for responses. You indicated there would be more surveys.

173. Surveys would be based on what we got back.

174. Mark Keaser: page 127: can a group call the office and request that on a single page?

175. No. there is no piece of literature from page 127.

176. Laure Mumford Falter: In the starter kit letter does it say this is suggested.

177. Mary Hukill: Stated it at the top.

178. Bryan Seid: Item 46: HOw does a piece of literature get into the process?

179. This committee has decided due to the collective conscious of the floor, we will reconvene this evening to go back to look at 46 and 48. and we will revisit that this evening and hopefully have the opportunity to present a motion at that time concerning those.

180. Meet here 15 minutes after the conference breaks for dinner.

181. was subcommittee for the book able to meet this year.

182. We did get some things done. we had 5 or 6 referrals about books. We got some things sketched out, about how to read anonymously the works for the book.

183. We did spend some time talking about how to do some things, but nothing is set yet.

184. David LaBell: If the committee does not respond with the motions, can I submit a motion

185. Yes, present it to the chair at anytime.

186. Rose Jones: editing the excerpt from the book, is that a copyright violation?

187. we will be meeting to discuss that and will hopefully come to floor with the information.

188. does the subcommittee have a time table for when they will meet again?

189. Danny Falcone: We will meet at the World Convention.

190. 1998 LCF Survey brought to the floor. Steve Edwards: (tape change)

191. where is the report

192. we have a lot of incomplete information. we did not provide a written report, if you don’t trust your trusted servants to give you the honest tally of that information then we can always ask if you want another survey done. We decided that the tally was not necessary to hand out becasue it was going to be discussed. Steve will talk about it in his statement.

193. My area is going to want to know what the results of the survey are.

194. If you don’t have a writtten report to give to them, then you should pass.

195. Suggest that it be brought up when they reconvene on the other issues. In the interest of saving time. 196.Point of Order: Amy Beech: You don’t have the right to keep the committee from giving their report in the way that they wish. Beyond the discretion of the chair to force the committee to fulfill conditions in order to give the report.

197. This committee wants to give their report, we should allow them the chance to do that. I understand the concern. But we will allow them to give their report

198.Challenge the Chair

199. Vote on the challenge to the chair

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200. if you vote yes, you are supporting the chair decision to give the report verbally, without giving it to you in writing.

201. a no vote means you don’t agree with the chairs ruling and you are voting against it.

202. Chair decision is upheld.

203. Point of Information: Leon Mason: are you going to read the comments in your report?

204. (3:00 p.m. check tape for accuracy on the survey report) There are 1301 comments.

205. Steve Edwards: Survey results: the wording of the survey has proven highly controversial. why the survey worded that way.

206.LCF received more than one referral. Some thought CA should do its own stand alone as NA did. Some wanted us to elaborate on the AA book. Some ranged from changing the word alcohol to cocaine.

207. Results include the altered surveys:

208. No means is it a statistical and accurate count of our fellowship.

209. Answer to the yes or no question were tabulated. apporximately accurate

210. 1301 received.

211. 375 did want ca to draft a recovery book to replace

212. 926 said they didn’t want such a text

213. 29% yes

214. 71% said no

215. we reviewed the comments. overall, the comments answered yes fell under 2 categories

216. would help newcomer relate

217. other fellowshipos have their own book , why shouldn’t we

218. no: it (Big book) worked for the 50 eyars

219. if it ain’t broke don’t fix it.

220. also comments indicated a desire for some sort of supplement to the aa book to help newcomers relate. 221.based on these results …

222. to those who feel our survey did not give them an adequate

223. I apoligize:

224. We are open to consider the possibility. Next time send us an outline. the more to detail to consider, the more helpful to us in how to go about it. as a committee we do not feel qualified to write a text. No one showed up suggesting they could handle the job.

225. With your approval we have begun to work on the 2nd edition of HFC. it was meant to supplement the AA Big Book.

226. We hope when it is published it will provide more stories to help newcomers relate.

227. Questions: Marie Pascale: 1301 received, the ones that had the modified questions, did you reject them?

228. No we didn’t. There were not a lot of them. It was a judgment that they would not affect the survey greatly. We grouped them with the other survey’s/

229. did you have a lot of surveys that people entered yes and no.

230. Rick Hoffman: Last year survey came out, and I sepcifically asked you if the result came back overwhelmingly negative, would you submit the survey again with a rephrase, the answer was yes. 231.I don’t recall that happening, if you want to find it in the transcript, I would be glad to discuss that. 232.35 were altered.

233. Is it possible to get a number of surveys received from each state

234. Yes, but not this weekend

235. Dan Dickey: In response to the Motion to Rescind the Internet Committee motion #2: Motion: The online service committee function within the Pacific South Region and will fall under the oversight of the Pacific South Trustee and the WSBT until the WSBT examines the International Region question currently under “Long Term Planning” on the November agenda keeping Conference 2000 as a target date.

236. call for the vote

237. call for the vote carried

238. main motion: Motion: The online service committee function within the Pacific South Region and will fall under the oversight of the Pacific South Trustee and the WSBT until the WSBT examines the International Region question currently under “Long Term Planning” on the November agenda keeping Conference 2000 as a target date.

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239.Conference Committee: Kevin Flaws, Chairperson:

240.INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS

241.We hope the conference has been a positive experience for all and that the new Conference Coordination Subcommittee has benefited the fellowship and Conference attendees. We have the privilege of having the Conference Chair, Conference Parliamentarian, and the Conference Secretary serve with us and provide their valuable insights. We would like to say that watching the efforts of our committee become a reality at this conference has been very rewarding.

242.Contents: INFORMATION ON NEWLY SELECTED COMMITTEE TRUSTED SERVANTS AND EXISTING TRUSTED SERVANTS IS AS FOLLOWS: Kevin P. Flaws – Conference Committee Chair; Jeff Long – Conference Committee Vice-Chair; Robin Chase – Conference Committee Secretary; Jay Finesilver – Conference Coordinator; Spencer Barton – Conference Chair; Heidi Jonathan – Conference Parliamentarian Deneen Grant – Conference Secretary; Meredith Amos – World Service Office Trustee; Jeff Schachter – World Service Office Board Vice Chair Tony “Turbo” Seaton – Delegate Extraordinaire

243.ITEMS REFERRED TO CONFERENCE COMMITTEE WHICH DID NOT RESULT IN MOTIONS:

244.1. Regarding line item 46 (regarding seeking members of the WSO Board outside the Los Angeles Area), the World Service Office has informed the Conference Committee that the world Service Office has taken action on this item, and we need to take no action.

245. ITEMS REFERRED TO CONFERENCE COMMITTEE WHICH DID NOT RESULT IN MOTIONS:

246.1. Regarding line item 134 (7th tradition at CAWS) and 135 (CAWS chair attending conference), these were referred to the Conference Committee in error. They were referred to the proper committee, the Convention Committee.

247. ITEMS REFERRED TO WSC CONFERENCE COMMITTEE (AND OLD COMMITTEE BUSINESS) WHICH RESULTED IN MOTIONS: Motion 1. TO ACCEPT THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE BUDGET AS FOLLOWS: SEE ATTACHED BUDGET

248. Delegate Reception: what is it.

249. Feeding lunch to the delegates the first day rather than have them leave to get it, so they don’t have to rush to get back after orientation.

250. we came up with a way to deal with that. and needed to add the line item

251. Barry Foshee: 1600 on equipment purchase, what was it.

252. nothing so far, but we have found that the walkie talkies we have rented this year have proved indispensable, so we thought it a good idea to have from year to year, and own it, rather than rent and also to get a 3 hole electronic puncher.

253. Delegate luncheon: we paid for the lunches this year.

254.we guaranteed the hotel 100 lunches.

255.1. Referral: That Celebrate Around the World be part of the Conference Committee because it generates funds to bring delegates to the Conference.

256. Motion 2. TO MAKE CELEBRATE AROUND THE WORLD A STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE COCAINE ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE.

257.Karen Sullivan: I served on Structure & Bylaws, and we discussed this referral. We do not feel that this should be a Standing committee of this conference

258.Amy Beech: Against the motion. Structure & Bylaws has a recommendation to put it under the auspices of the WSO. The nature of what that committee does lends itself to the work of the WSO.

259.Ron Hill: would you consider a friendly amendment to make celebrate around the world a subcommittee of WSConference Committee

260.No.

261.Bryan Seid: Close debate

262.Motion to close carried.

263.Main Motion: Motion 2. TO MAKE CELEBRATE AROUND THE WORLD A STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE COCAINE ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE.

264.Motion defeated

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265. WSCCC REPORT: Tom Stokes: Chairperson

266. INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Convention Committee for the work they accomplished at this year’s conference. I would also like to thank all those members of Cocaine Anonymous that submitted referrals to our committee. Special thanks to outgoing Secretary: Lynne Gibbons, Vice Chair: Mike Kivlin, and Rose Jones who will be returning again next year as Celebrate Around the World Chairperson. We received 37 pages of referrals for a total of 49 referrals sent to our committee. One out of the 49 was a pending issue from last year.

267. 14 Referrals were made into motions.

268. 7 Referrals were referred to other committees

269. The rest of the referrals did not result in motions, however we commented on most of them.

270. Contents: REFERRALS WHICH RESULTED IN MOTIONS, OR WORK COMPLETED FROM LAST YEAR ARE SHOWN ON PAGES 1 TO 3

271. ITEMS WE REFERRED TO OTHER COMMITTEES ARE SHOWN ON PAGE 5. 272.REFERRALS WHICH DID NOT RESULT IN MOTIONS ARE SHOWN ON PAGE 6,

273. OUR PROPOSED BUDGET IS ON PAGE 4 AS MOTION 14.

274. INFORMATION ON NEWLY SELECTED COMMITTEE TRUSTED SERVANTS AND EXISTING TRUSTED SERVANTS IS AS FOLLOWS: Secretary: Karmen Kron; Vice Chair: John Wishard; Chair person: John Rosa

275. ITEMS REFERRED TO WSCCC COMMITTEE WHICH RESULTED IN MOTIONS:

276. Rose Jones: Artwork for 2000 CATW Committee, had 2 designs submitted.

277. The winner is a Phoenix Bird Rising, will say Celebrate Around the World 2000, with the CA logo CA Comes of Age. There is a cactus and some color. We chose this art because last years artist is the same artist and his drawing represented Milwaukee and sales had doubled.

278. MOTION 1: To accept the presented artwork for Celebrate Around the World t-shirts.

279. year before last sold 600 shirts, this last year, sold 1057.

280. Harrison Jenkins: Are you using same company as last year?

281. Rose: Yes it is and the prices will be lower.

282. Brad Miller: Call the vote

283. Motion to close debate is carried.

284. Main motion: MOTION 1: To accept the presented artwork for Celebrate Around the World t-shirts.

285. Motion carried

286. MOTION 2 To accept the CAWS 2000 (Phoenix) proposed budget.

287. motion carried.

288. MOTION 3: To accept the CAWS 2001 (NY) proposed budget.

289. Joe Stephens: 2000 $129,000 seems reasonable to put on the convention in Phoneix. 2001 for a total of $127,000 in New York. Wondering if that can be possible.

290. We are projecting 900 attendees and Arizona is expecting 1200.

291. we were very conservative in our memorabilia sales.

292. artwork expense is for a member of our fellowhip.

293. In Phoenix registration is 35 and in NY its 40. World receives that?

294. Yes.

295. We decided to increase late registration by 10 not 5 like Arizona did.

296. Leon Mason: Special Meetings, what are they? Sign language and hearing impaired

297. Karen Sullivan: registration of $15,000 cost. where did that come from

298. We revised it to 15-16 dollars. we may revise it again. What does that cover

299. Cost of putting together program printing and all other aspects of registration.

300. You have a # of line items,

301. some of them do go to the registration.

302. MOTION 3

303. To accept the CAWS 2001 (NY) proposed budget.

304. Motion carries.

305. MOTION 4: To accept Portland, Oregon’s bid for the CAWS 2002 Convention.

306. Leslie Groter: Letter of intent from the hotel.

307. They come from our visitor bureau, they handle that through the world service office. 308.Ron: Portland one hotel has 400-marriott has 503 and the Double Tree has 600+ which one.

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309. these are the three largest.

310. Leon Mason: We’ve been going everywhere, its time to go there.

311. Projecting 1000 people. there is only 503 rooms. How many small hotels are around that can accomodate?

312. the hotels are in walking distance.

313. To accept Portland, Oregon’s bid for the CAWS 2002 Convention.

314. Motion carried unanimously.

315. Shauna Weatherspoon: Statement of intent for San Antonio Texas to host the 2003 Convention.

316. Referral #116 “Although CA is not affiliated with CoAnon, we recognize we have a special relationship and would like to cooperate with CoAnon in any way possible, without compromising our traditions. The WSBT recommends the WSCCC implement a policy regarding CoAnon registration at CAWS conventions and CoAnon involvement in CAWS conventions committee’s.”

317. MOTION 5

318. Add to the General Guidelines #23: (tape change)

Co-Anon Participation Policy

1. Upon request from Co-Anon, the CAWS committee will provide a check box to signify Co- Anon registration. The following disclaimer must also be displayed: In respect to Tradition 6, Cocaine Anonymous has a willingness, through the spirit of cooperation, to work with Co-Anon and welcomes them to this event.

2. With the Coanon registrations there may be a nominal fee charge to Coanon for handling

3. The host committee invite coanon to provide a liason to attend all committee meetings.

324. MOTION 5 : Add to the General Guidelines #23: (as read above) There has historically been nominal handling fee charged to Co-Anon for the registration, but excluding that $ amount ($2 in the past) the registration goes to Co-Anon.

325 Friendly amendment: add: insert after the word check box “on the CAWS registration form ” Item 1. now reads: Upon request from Co-Anon, the CAWS committee will provide a check box on the CAWS registration form to signify Co-Anon registration. The following disclaimer must also be displayed: In respect to Tradition 6, Cocaine Anonymous has a willingness, through the spirit of cooperation, to work with Co-Anon and welcomes them to this event.

326  Friendly amendment: on all CAWS printed material that contains a reference to Co-Anon.

327  accepted.

328  Item 1 now reads: Upon request from Co-Anon, the CAWS committee will provide a check boxon the CAWS registration form to signify Co-Anon registration. The following disclaimer must also be displayed on all CAWS printed material that contains a reference to Co-Anon: In respect to Tradition 6, Cocaine Anonymous has a willingness, through the spirit of cooperation, to work with Co-Anon and welcomes them to this event.

329  Motion to close debate

330  motion to close debate carried

331  MOTION 5 (restated with amendments)

Add to the General Guidelines #23:

Co-Anon Participation Policy

1. Upon request from Co-Anon, the CAWS committee will provide a check box on the CAWS registration form to signify Co-Anon registration. The following disclaimer must also be displayed on all CAWS printed material that contains a reference to Co-Anon: In respect to Tradition 6, Cocaine Anonymous has a willingness, through the spirit of cooperation, to work with Co-Anon and welcomes them to this event.

2. With the Coanon registrations there may be a nominal fee charge to Coanon for handling

3. The host committee invite coanon to provide a liason to attend all committee meetings.

332  Motion carried.

333  Referral # 097 – “To strike from convention guidelines “spending committee chair person” and include duties under position under treasurer of host city”

334  MOTION 6: Due to the fact that the Treasurer is the Spending Committee Chairperson we would like to delete the paragraph from the top of page 19 of the guidelines which includes the sobriety requirement, past service, and qualifications and consolidate the balance of the content on page 19 under the duties of the Treasurer.

335  Discussion

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336  MOTION 6 restated: Due to the fact that the Treasurer is the Spending Committee Chairperson we would like to delete the paragraph from the top of page 19 of the guidelines which includes the sobriety requirement, past service, and qualifications and consolidate the balance of the content on page 19 under the duties of the Treasurer.

337  motion carried.

338  Referral # 096 – Please amend the guidelines to coordinate complementary rooms or room nightreceived from hotel and contract as follows: 1. Speakers 2. Treasury Room 3. Committeemembers as outlined in convention guidelines.

339  motion 7: To change the guidelines under Hotel Liaisons duties #9 to read as follows: “Coordinate comp rooms to be made available in the order of priority as follows:

A. Speakers
B. Treasury room
C. Committee members

1. Chair person
2. Giveaways/donations
3. Trustees

340 . Meredith Amos: Are you referring to room night or duration of nights when you say “Comp rooms”? Request amendment to insert the word “nights” after the word Room.

341  . Accepted.

342 . Motion 7 now reads: To change the guidelines under Hotel Liaisons duties #9 to read as follows:“Coordinate comp room and/or room nights to be made available in the order of priority as follows:

A. Speakers
B. Treasury room
C. Committee members

1. Chair person
2. Giveaways/donations
3. Trustees

343  . Karen Sullivan: do you mean only trustees on the convention committee?

344  . No

345  . Amendment: item 3 be relabeled item D

346  . No

347  . and/or made amendment John Bodkin

348  . accepted.

349 . Motion 7 now reads: To change the guidelines under Hotel Liaisons duties #9 to read as follows:“Coordinate comp room and/or room nights to be made available in the order of priority as follows: A. Speakers
B. Treasury room C. Committee members

1. Chair person
2. Giveaways/donations
3. Trustees

350  . Friendly amendment :coordinate comp room and or room nights to be made available in the order of priority as follows:

A. speakers
B. Treasury room
C. Committee chairperson
D. Giveaways/donations
E. Trustees

351  Accepted.

352  Motion to close debate.

353  carried.

354  main motion To change the guidelines under Hotel Liaisons duties #9 to read as follows: coordinate comp room and or room nights to be made available in the order of priority as follows:

A. speakers
B. Treasury room
C. Committee chairperson
D. Giveaways/donations
E. Trustees

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355. Joe Stephens: Minority opinion.

356. discussion on committee members being cut was not heard.

357. motion carried.

358. Referral #116 #8 – “Need to print AA Conditions of Reprinting and adapting 12 steps in convention program, etc.

359. MOTION 8: To insert the into the General guidelines pg. 30 item 21 and also into the Program ChairDuties(page 12 item 6) following statement: “To print AA conditions on AA material adapted for ou ruse.”

360. How does this apply to program chairperson.

361. print these conditions at the bottom of the duty of the Workshop chairperson.

362. that would fall under the program chairperson’s duties.

363 . the workshop chairperson is under the Program chairperson in the flow chart.

364  . Motion Carried.

365. Referral # 065 – “ To add item 21 on to the general guidelines of the WSCCC guidelines to state: “If there is a controversy regarding any issues that might arise during the planning of a world service convention, that it be solved by a group conscience which includes the WSOB chair WSCCC chair, the host city chair and the Trustee of that region.

366. MOTION 9: To change item 14 pg. 30 of the General Guidelines to read: “These Convention Guidelines are not comprehensive and cannot cover all specific situations that may occur in the future. When a question arises that is not addressed in these guidelines, the host city committee chair, the WSOB Chair, WSCCC Chair, the Trustee of the region, WSOB Treasurer have a group conscience to resolve the issue, as many aspects of a World Service Convention have the potential to affect the fellowship as a whole.”

367. amendment: insert after region, containing the host city.

368. MOTION 9: now reads: To change item 14 pg. 30 of the General Guidelines to read: “TheseConvention Guidelines are not comprehensive and cannot cover all specific situations that may occur in the future. When a question arises that is not addressed in these guidelines, the host city committee chair, the WSOB Chair, WSCCC Chair, the Trustee of the region containing the host city, WSOB Treasurer have a group conscience to resolve the issue, as many aspects of a World Service Convention have the potential to affect the fellowship as a whole.”

369. Amy Beech: Friendly amendment to add “budgetary or financial” in second sentence after when.

370  MOTION 9: now reads: To change item 14 pg. 30 of the General Guidelines to read: “TheseConvention Guidelines are not comprehensive and cannot cover all specific situations that may occur in the future. When a financial or budgeting question arises that is not addressed in these guidelines, the host city committee chair, the WSOB Chair, WSCCC Chair, the Trustee of the region containing the host city, WSOB Treasurer have a group conscience to resolve the issue, as many aspects of a World Service Convention have the potential to affect the fellowship as a whole.”

371  Kevin Murphy: Motion to strike the friendly amendment. seconded.

372  Debating the Motion to amend at this time

373  Point of Order: Amy Beech: amendment to an amendment is not amendable. Never mind, we are one amendment short of a point of order.

374  Scott Stevenson: In favor of the amendment. creates a problem solving group associated with the on-going committee.

375  the Motion is to strike the friendly amendment. (the amendment is the underlined section shown)

376  MOTION 9: now reads: To change item 14 pg. 30 of the General Guidelines to read: “TheseConvention Guidelines are not comprehensive and cannot cover all specific situations that may occur in the future. When a financial or budgeting question arises that is not addressed in these guidelines, the host city committee chair, the WSOB Chair, WSCCC Chair, the Trustee of the region containing the host city, WSOB Treasurer have a group conscience to resolve the issue, as many aspects of a World Service Convention have the potential to affect the fellowship as a whole.”

377  MAIN MOTION 9: now reads: To change item 14 pg. 30 of the General Guidelines to read: “These Convention Guidelines are not comprehensive and cannot cover all specific situations that may occur in the future. When a question arises that is not addressed in these guidelines, the host city committee chair, the WSOB Chair, WSCCC Chair, the Trustee of the region containing the host city, WSOB Treasurer have a group conscience to resolve the issue, as many aspects of a World Service Convention have the potential to affect the fellowship as a whole.”

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378  Brigid Buretta: Call the vote

379  Motion to close debate carried.

380  Main Motion: carried with opposition

381  Referral #072 – “Clarify what the scholarship fund should be used for and what it should cover.”

382  MOTION 10: Add to the General Guidelines page 30, number 22 the following: All funds donated tothe scholarship fund be limited to basic registrations.

383  what is the actual cost to the convention committee for a basic registration.

384  cost is in badges, materials, printing and such.

385  ballpark figure,

386  $5.00 approximately.

387  Friendly amendment: to be administered on a first come first served basis.

388  Not accepted.

389  there is no limit on the scholarship, no one is turned away. it is not based on the contributions.

390  added the word only at the end of the sentence.

391  Now the MOTION 10 reads:

392  Add to the General Guidelines page 30, number 22 the following: All funds donated to the scholarship fund be limited to basic registrations only.

393  David LaBell: Friendly amendment: to change to “forwarded to the registration committee”.

394  Not accepted.

395  Billy Earl: call the vote:

396  Motion to close debate: Carried.

397  the MOTION 10 reads: Add to the General Guidelines page 30, number 22 the following: All funds donated to the scholarship fund be limited to basic registrations only.

398  Referral #101– Ensure the establishment of one master account- referring to page 23 item 10 on the WSCCC guidelines.

399  MOTION 11: Under Hotel Liaison Page 23 change #10 to read: “ Insures that there is one master account. All WSO/Trustee expense will be paid by the WSO directly.”

400  friendly amendment: Jean Ferretti: Ensures rather than insures

401  New MOTION 11: Under Hotel Liaison Page 23 change #10 to read: “ Ensures that there is one master account. All WSO/Trustee expense will be paid by the WSO directly.”

402  motion carried unanimously.

403  Referral #104 #3 – “Only CA approved memorabilia be sold at conventions(which means all memorabilia sold at a CAWS convention should have been approved by the district or area from which it came) and no specific religious affiliations on memorabilia material.

404  MOTION 12: Insert on pg 21 #14 the following statement: “ That only CA approved memorabilia (which means all memorabilia sold at a CAWS convention should have been approved by the district or area from which it came) be sold at CAWS conventions and no specific religious affiliated memorabilia or material will be sold.”

405  Jim Durkin Friendly amendment to insert the wording from the referral () accepted

406  Now MOTION 12 reads: Insert on pg 21 #14 the following statement: “ That onlyCA approved memorabilia (which means all memorabilia sold at a CAWS convention should have been approved by the district or area from which it came) be sold at CAWS conventions and no specific religious affiliated memorabilia or material will be sold.”

407  . amendment to stop the sentence after the parenthesis.

408  not accepted.

409  Leon Mason: Amendment: Stop the sentence after the CAWS conventions.

410  accepted.

411 Now MOTION 12 reads:

412  Insert on pg 21 #14 the following statement: “ That only CA approved memorabilia (which means all memorabilia sold at a CAWS convention should have been approved by the district or area from which it came) be sold at CAWS conventions.”

413  Brad Miller: call the question

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414  motion to close debate carries.

415  Now MOTION 12 reads:

416  Insert on pg 21 #14 the following statement: “ That only CA approved memorabilia (which means all memorabilia sold at a CAWS convention should have been approved by the district or area from which it came) be sold at CAWS conventions.”

417  Referral received from Structures and Bylaws: “We request that you consider adding the following sentence to #5 under “Program Chairperson Duties”: Committees held at the CAWS convention are for informational purposes in order to share with the fellowship as a whole the nature of their work.”

418  MOTION 13: To change page 12, item #5, in the WSCCC Guidelines to read: Coordinates space to present information regarding functions of the WSC Standing Committees and the WSO.

419 Scott Stevenson: Friendly amendment:Change page 12 insert under Program Chairperson Item 5.

420  accepted.

421  the MOTION 13 now reads: To change page 12 under Program Chairperson, item#5, in the WSCCC Guidelines to read: Coordinates space to present information regarding functions of the WSC Standing Committees and the WSO.

422 Motion carried. opposition noted.

423 Motion not necessary To approve the 2000 – 2001 WSCCC Budget.

424 ITEMS REFERRED TO OTHER COMMITTEES:

425 Referral #093- “Regarding childcare at the WSC. All child care will be done by licensed day care professional, naming CAWSO as additionally insured with a min: of two million dollars coverage per incident.” Due to complex legal ramifications we would like to refer this to Structures and Bylaws.

426  . Referral # 017- “ The 2001 convention committee would like to give the fellowship the option to prepay their rooms on Visa or MC during the pre registration period…”Referred to the WSO as they are set up for credit card use.

427  Referral #043 – “ Limit opportunity drawings at CAWS Conventions to 1) CA Memorabilia 2)Convention Hotel Rooms 3) convention registration packages…” Referred to the Trustees to deal with legal issues in various states

428  Referral #079 – “ PI at WSC locally and nationally.”

429  Referred to maker for clarification.

430  Referral #077 – “Last year we discussed convention committees endorsing the publication of memorabilia sales depicting addicts ie: brag and cheer books. Pictures of addict with special notes such as to my loving friend sponsor etc. and sold as memorabilia item. What was the answer?”

431  Referred to maker for clarification.

432  Referral #087 # 13 – “Regional Trustee that serves on the convention committee, should NOT be from the same fellowship as the host convention city.” Referred to Trustees.

433  Item from old business: Referral regarding video tape links of the CAWS convention to area correction facilities. Referred to Trustees for investigation into Tradition issues.

434  ITEMS REFERRED TO THE WSCCC WHICH DID NOT RESULT IN MOTIONS:

435  Referral #116 #7 – “Need for guidelines regarding procedures ad benefactors for 7th Tradition at CAWS Convention”

436  Comment: We feel that the issue of the 7th Tradition is addressed on page 4 and 20 of the WSCCC Guidelines.

437  Referral #121 – “That all funds raised and or collected at all WSC go directly for the operation of ourWSO. That passing baskets during meetings to fund the host region dilutes CAWS statement of purpose.”

438  Comment: Same as #116 #7

439  Referral #048 – Review potential policy change allowing host areas to share at some prudent level inthe profits generated by the convention…..”

440  Comment: Same as #116 #7

441  Referral #116 #9 – “Should CAWS Chair attend Conference following Convention?”

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442  Comment: We feel that the Delegates who are already present are capable of delivering the reports and pass it on sheets.

443  Referral #063 – “To change page 5 under statement of purpose where it states “we request that no record be made of the convention either by photography moving or still or by videotape” to add “at all public areas and functions.”

444  Comment: We believe that the Statement of Anonymity, on page 5 of the WSCCC Guidelines covers this issue.

445  Referral #078 – “At WSC all conference committee chairs in attendance and Trustees should be introduced prior to all main speaker meetings….”

446  Comment: This is a matter of Autonomy and should be left up to the Host City.

447  Referral #137 – “Create time slots for Spanish marathon meetings with Spanish readings and French Marathon meetings with French Readings.”

448  Comment: Same as #078

449  Referral # 122 – “Extend time from 1 hour to 1 1⁄2 hours at the WSC for Conference Committee meetings.”

450  Comment: Same as #078

451  Referral #030 – “I would like to see our book “Hope Faith and Courage” more prominently apart of our CAWS Convention. If it is worthwhile then lets use and promote it. If not why do we have it?Perhaps we could have several Hope Faith and Courage marathon meetings.”

452  Comment : Same as #078

453  Referral #042 – “Bar auctions, drawings or other merchandising events during the spiritual breakfast.”

454  Comment: Same as #078

455  Referral #104 #1 –“At a CAWS Convention we should give a CA Story Book as well as the Big Book and a 12×12 to the newcomer at the sobriety countdown”

456  Comment: Same as #078

457  Referral #102 #3 – “Only CA approved memorabilia be sold at conventions(which means all memorabilia sold at a CAWS convention should have been approved by the district or area from whichit cam), and no specific religious affiliations on memorabilia material.

458  Covered in motion 12 which we voted on already

459  Referral #102 #4 – “Suggest the number of readings before a main speaker meeting be limited.

460  Comment: Same as #078

461  Referral #102 #5 – “Suggest that the banquets and meeting be a lot less than 51/2 hours long.

462  Comment: Same as #078

463  Referral #083 – “Breakfast on last day be of a spiritual nature”

464  Comment: Same as #078

465  Referral #087 #12 – “pre registrations should get you entrances into the dances, etc. as a bonus for preregistering”

466  Comment: Same as #078

467  Referral #081 – “ Suggest that memorabilia auction be done at another time if possible. The auction could be a specific event that people could attend, as opposed to during the breakfast.

468  Comment: Same as #078

469  Referral #087#11 – “Host Convention Committee send minutes of the committee meetings to the WS convention committee chair person, as directed by the CAWS convention committee guidelines, on page 8 item #5.”

470  Comment: We stand by our guidelines and feel this issue is addressed there.

471  Referral #087 #14 – “In the CAWS convention committee guidelines on page 30 strike the “special notes.”

472  Comment: Same as #087#11

473  Referral # 080 – “As stated in the CAWS Conv. Committee Guidelines on page 22, item 1, that CA logo’s be on all fliers and memorabilia at the WS Convention.”

474  Comment: This issue is covered in convention guidelines page 22 item “note.”

475  Referral #013 – “That all WS Convention memorabilia have the CA Logo.”

476  Comment: Same as #080

477  Referral #029 –“ To reconsider prayer of choice and institute the Serenity Prayer as the prayer that is said at World Service Conventions.

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478  Comment: We feel this issue deserves more attention than we can give it at this time. We have tabled this referral to next year and it will become the first issue under old business.

479  Referral #104 #2 – “No specific deity prayer at the beginning of a banquet.”

480 Comment: Same as #029

481  Referral #087 #15 – “ At least 2 bids should be submitted to the WS conference for consideration of a host convention city or the convention should not be held. Reason: If there is only 1 bid, there is no true group conscience of the WSC therefore the decision is made by acclamation only. Perhaps CA will need to look at holding conventions on bi-yearly scheduled as opposed to yearly.”

482  Comment: Even though there may only be one bid, we have the option to accept or reject the bid and that thereby creates a group conscience.

483  Referral #082 – “ WSCCC conference approved meeting formats”

484Comment: The WSCCC does not approve any formats.

485  Referral received from the Unity Committee – “To include the Unity breakfast in the WSCCC guidelines.”

486  Comment: This referral was tabled and will be brought up under old business next year.

487  reason: ran out of time. Arizona convention will be holding a Unity Breakfast and New York is also planning one. That will help to assist us in the guidance

488  #137: did not understand. autonomy of the host city

489  if the need is there, then the host city would provide for this.

490  giving freedom to the host city to decide

491  Bob Lemmon: #079: some not all of our WSC have had a media realtions person to let the local media know that we are present here and having a convention. this has something to do with invisibility ofCA. Consider creating a public information media person at the convention.

492  Glen Tucker: Unity breakfast, I don’t see it in the budget. What involvement Unity committee here have.

493  The breakfast is not in our budget.

494  In Phoenix our plan is to work with the Unity Committee and ask them what they want us to do, and then implement it because we are the local ones.

495  #104-3,. Motion only ca approved memorabilia .. question on #29 referral. It was easy to make there commendation that no memorabilia have religious material, but you didn’t have a problem in the motion.

496  we decided to move forward with it.

497  Jay Finesilver: referral from 2 years ago, passed into last year, and told it would be brought in to this conference. Where are they?

498  Tom Stokes: Didn’t get addressed, and I am not sure why.

499  will be one of our first orders of business for next year.

500  Leon Mason: traditions say we’re not allied…how many years do we have to keep putting this to committee before it gets to be a motion, ask the floor to decide, we need to set some kind of precedent…we cannot keep putting this prayer out at the World Service Convention.

501  thank the committee for letting Tom Stokes serve. thanks to the committee for their long hours and hard work. keep coming back.

502  We are breaking for dinner. Please return at 7:30 p.m. for the slide show.

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503  We are going to watch the slide show from the WS Convention in Milwaukee.

504  it is in the works of getting put into the PI and H&I committees. we hope to have it out soon.

505  Scott Stevenson: Motion to suspend the rules in order to motion to extend the time to midnigh ttonight.

506  Motion to suspend carried

507  motion to extend the time until midnight tonight.

508  second

no discussion
motion extend the time is carried.
opposition noted.

the chair didn’t make a decision to limit the debate at the start of this conference
someone can make such a motion NOT RIGHT NOW
I noticed before that several people were speaking for amotion and no one was against. if you see this occuring, search your heart to decide whether or not it is necessary for you to repeat them.
Break
Call for the Quorum
We have a quorum

Jim Gorman: Structure & Bylaws:

Committee expectations were reviewed:

• WS Manual complete for Delegate mailing.
• Address all referrals
• Develop year-long projects

The committee identified and addressed referrals made from the conference floor as well as referrals that remained in our committee from the 1998 conference. Referrals to S&B that did not result in motions are found on pages 1-4. Items that were referred to other committees are found on page 5. Referrals that resulted in motions are on pages 6-7.

There were also several routine housekeeping items which will be taken care of in the new version of the World Service Manual.

Elections were held and new officers are as follows:

Committee Chair: Karen Sullivan
Vice Chair: Jahi Boseda
Secretary: Brigid Buretta
Co-Secretary: Leslie Groter

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Items referred to Structures and Bylaws committee that did not result in motions:

1. Referral #111

Advice on how to change current areas bylaws to remove or change the 51% of all GSRs to constitute a quorum to make changes to our structure and bylaws.

Recommendation: No action taken. The referral was discussed with the maker and he was satisified.

2. These referrals are similar in nature and were combined.

Referral (Carried over from 1998) Trustee difference between approved slate takes effect at the end or beginning of conference. How long does approved slate last?

Referral# 117-4
Interviewing candidates at Convention or an unapproved slate, since slate is not approved until Conference.

Referral (Referral is from former Trustee)

Recommendation for changes to the World Service Manual regarding Trustee Selection & Election and the process.

Referral (Referral is from former Trustee)

Regional Slate: Delete the second sentence that states: “If a region has followed the Regional Process and at the time of the Conference does not have a minimum slate, then the Delegates at the Conference from the Region can select sufficient candidates to satisfy the minimum slate. Reason: It is the responsibility of each Region to elect Trustee candidates at the Regional Assembly. Without this election at the Assembly, the true group conscience of the Region is not heard.

Recommendation: No action taken.
These referrals all relate to the “TRUSTEE NOMINEE SELECTION AND ELECTION PROCESS AND TRUSTEE TERM” from page 4.4 of the World Service Manual. The referrals will require extensive research and will be kept in the committee for work during the year.

3. Referral #053

That CA should obtain a 2/3 vote in favor before writing its own recovery text. Recommendation: No action. The current 12 point Literature Approval process is sufficient.

4. Referral #090

That on any motions made that a voting member only be allowed to speak twice on that motion, allowing the author of the motion to speak both first and last at the conference.
Recommendation: No action.

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5. Referral #106
That each voting member of the conference be restricted to the use of their voting power on the conference floor and to one committee per conference.
Recommendation: No action. This is already taken care on page 3.2, paragraph 6 of the World Service manual.

6. Referral# 120

If our fellowship feels so strongly on increasing writing material can CLF committee have two trustees in attendance to cover amount of needed work to be done for our growing literature needs in the fellowship. Possibly add either an ad hoc or trustee-at-large positions to accommodate CA’s growing needs/experience. Recommendation: No action. This does not pertain to Structure & Bylaws. CLF should make the request.

7. Referral# 127

Consider ruling that no survey be put out to the fellowship without coming to the floor without approval. Recommendation: No action taken. This issue is addressed in standing rule 14.

8. Referral# 061

Limit the number of consecutive terms of each CAWSO board member to two terms instead of three as stated in page 5.3 of the World Service Manual.
Recommendation: No action taken.

9. Referral #085

Print World Service Manual biannually (send out amendments only). This will save money and paper.

Recommendation: Renumbering of the manual in 1998 was done so that only amended pages needed to be replaced. We recommend that the WSO implement this procedure. A new cover page and table of contents will also need to be printed annually. Full copies of the manual will continue to be available from the WSO.

10. Referral (Carried over from 1998)
Include Committee guidelines from each of the separate committees in the World Service Manual. Recommendation: No action taken. These committee guidelines are already available to the fellowship through the Chips and Literature order form and the Delegate Binder.

11. Referral #062

To appoint two (2) trustees from outside of the Pacific South Region to the World Service Office Board. Suggestion: Remove Pacific South Region Trustee from WSOB, and add two Trustees from other regions; thus, maintaining the total number of Board members under nine as stated in our manual. Recommendation: No action taken.

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12. Referral #064

Extend the term of the trustee or realign it to the end of the second quarterly meeting following the conference. This way they can provide follow-up with all the work created from the WSC. It would also allow the outgoing trustee to work with the incoming trustee for six months.
Recommendation: No action taken until the World Service Board of Trustees has concluded its work on this issue.

13. Referral #068

That a Trustee shall serve on the same committee for the duration of their term. Recommendation: No action taken. This committee believes that Tradition 2 applies here.

14. Referral #069

The World Service Board of Trustees asks for the resignation of any member of the board that has missed three consecutive Board meetings.
Recommendation: No action taken. This matter is addressed under “WSBT MEETINGS,” item number 4, page 4.3 of the WS Manual.

15. Referral
Clean up page 6.8 paragraph 4. Housekeeping.

16. Referral

PS Trustee Attendance at WSOB meetings (referral incomplete from March 1999 meeting).

Recommendation: No action taken. Will research whether the original inclusion of PSRT was a conference or trustee action. This will remain in our committee.

Items referred to Structures and Bylaws committee that were referred to other committees:

1. Referral

(117-3) WSCC meetings at the Convention—should it be informational only for all attendees or for business or keep committee business at Conference.
Recommendation: No action taken.
Referred out to Convention Committee with a recommendation.

2. Referral #007, Karen Sullivan

That the CATW be it’s own standing committee, and the Chair have a vote as it appears that it doesn’t belong to any other standing committee.
Recommendation: No action taken. We recommend that the responsibility for CATW assumed by the World Service Office. This has been referred to the World Service Office.

3. Referral: Everett Hull
Starter Kit.
Recommendation: Referred to WSO.

4. Referral (Carried over from 1998): Leslie Groter

Suggestion that CA add to the reading of the 11th tradition “At the level of press, radio, television films, and the internet,” owing to the fact that when the 12 traditions were adapted for CA that neither the electronic media or widespread availability of computer-based information were dealt with as considered. Recommendation: That WSBT communicate with AA World Service requesting approval to add “and the internet” to the existing eleventh tradition.

5. Referral : Leslie Groter

That the current piece on clubhouses in the Newsgram be permanently adopted and included into the service manual.
Recommendation: No action. This was referred to CLF for possible creation of a new pamphlet.

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6. Referral: Jackie Berkowitz

That it be announced that votes requiring a 2/3 vote, that the count be announced.

Referred to conference committee.

Items referred to Structures and Bylaws committee resulting in motions:

1. Referral (Carried over from 1998) Jahi Boseda

To add to page 21, paragraph 2, second sentence, the word “new” between “any” and “Area.”

MOTION: Strike the second paragraph of 2.7 of the WSM and insert new paragraph as follows:

As new areas are created or if an established area changes its geographical definition, a “Petition to Become an Area” form must be submitted, and the creation or change must be recognized by the WSC. Any group or District seeking to change Areas must Complete a “Petition for a District or Group to Change Areas” form, and the change must be recognized by the WSC.

Kevin Murphy Motion to close debate: Seconded motion to close debate carried.
main motion.
motion is carried with opposition noted.

2. Referral #039 Samuel Simmons:
Clarify the definition of a CA group (page 2.l) so that in the meeting descriptions, after the sentence that begins: “A Speaker Meeting involves one or more speakers,” insert the new sentence: “Speakers at CA meetings must be willing to identify as members of Cocaine Anonymous.”
MOTION: To change paragraph 6 page 2.1 of WSM the sentence beginning “A Speaker Meeting…” to read “A Speaker Meeting involves one or more speakers, who relate their personal histories and their experience of recovery in Cocaine Anonymous.
David Choate: Call for the vote:
Carried
Main Motion: MOTION: To change paragraph 6 page 2.1 of WSM the sentence beginning “A Speaker Meeting…” to read “A Speaker Meeting involves one or more speakers, who relate their personal histories and their experience of recovery in Cocaine Anonymous.
motion carried

3. Referral (Carried over from 1998)LaDon Knight
Beginning at the Conference in 1999 all motions affecting structure, business or other related policies have proposed time lines for implementation included prior to presentation to the floor and/or passage. (Also referred to the Conference Committee.)
MOTION: To add to Standing Rule 10 on page 3.7 of the WSM the following at the end of the sentence “…and will include a proposed effective date.”

this effects the standing rules so it requires a 2/3 vote

Motion is carried by a 2/3 vote

4. Referral #075 Terri Knight

That the practice of sending the entire WSOB to any CAWS convention be reorganized to only sending the WSO Trustee, WSO Chairperson and WSO Manager at CA’s expense.

MOTION: To insert into the World Service Manual on page 5.1, after paragraph 3, the following:

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“The WSOB Chairperson, WSOB Treasurer and WSOB Paid Director have the responsibility of attending the CAWS Convention. They are the only WSOB members that will be reimbursed for convention expenses. Expenses will be reimbursed in the same manner as the WSBT.

Walter Johnson: Motion to refer this motion to the Board of Trustees. Motion to refer is passed.

5. Referral #112 Karen Sullivan

Reference to page 1.9 of the World Service Manual, highlighted portion of page. Please provide clarification when it is appropriate to use the block letters CA and when to use the logo. Clarify limits of each.
MOTION: To insert an asterisk after “COCAINE ANONYMOUS” both in the text and in the box on page 1.9 of the World Service Manual. The asterisk will reference the following that will be added to the bottom of that page:

“*The “COCAINE ANONYMOUS LOGO” must be used in it’s entirety. The official logo includes: the inner circle of the logo (which contains the artistic text, “CA”), the outer circle which contains the text, “HOPE FAITH COURAGE,” and the registered trademark symbol. The block letters “C.A.,” may only be used alone when they bear no resemblance to the inner circle of the official logo.”

Motion carried. unanimously

6. Referral #117-6
Schedule of Rotation—WSOB and WSBT.
a) MOTION that: On page 4.4 of the WSM, under “VACANCY, REPLACEMENT AND TERM,” strike the entire paragraph and insert the following: All Trustee positions, except that of the World Service Office Trustee, shall be selected during the regular Trustee elections at the next conference, using the existing approved slate. The term of such Trustee position shall commence immediately following the close of the WSC at which that position is filled, and shall end at the close of the fourth successive WSC.

In the event of a vacancy in any Trustee position, except that of the WSO Trustee, with one or more years remaining in the term of office, the position shall be filled by the prescribed process.

1. Should the remaining term be one year, the individual elected to fill the position shall be included in the slate for the next regular term.
2. In the event the remaining term is two years or more, the individual elected to fill the position will be ineligible for election for the next regular term.

With the exception already noted, no trustee shall serve two (2) consecutive terms.

Kevin Murphy: Amendment to change “prescribed” to “following”
Scott Stevenson: no
Kevin Murphy: Amendment to add at the bottom, clarifying statement that it is the intention to clarify the term.
Scott Stevenson: no
Kevin Murphy: still in favor of the motion.
Why is the WSOBT excluded.
If you look at 5.3 of WS Manual, that trustee is dependant upon the term remaining the in a WSOB Directors’. That means, there could be 1-4 years remaining. No way to predict and lock into place other than the 4 year limitation that exists.
Bob Lemmon: Point of clarification: we are talking about the existing approved slate. the people interviewed in the past year, that slate did not come to be until this conference, the existing approved slate is what you choose the existing Trustees from. We don’t have any idea where the new slate come in and the old slate end. where does one begin and the other end.
Refer to the S&B report page 2 number 2.
motion carried. unanimously

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Jackie Berkowitz: b) MOTION that: The Trustee at Large II term of office, beginning at the end of the Conference year 2000, shall expire at the end of the Conference 2005. All subsequent terms shall revert to the regular rotation.
Motion carried.

Jim Gorman: c) MOTION that: The current World Service Trustee term of office will expire at the end of the Conference 2001.

Roger Hornback: Call the vote
motion to close debate is carried
Main motion:
c) MOTION that: The current World Service Trustee term of office will expire at the end of the Conference 2001.

motion carried.
Jeff Schchter: Page 5, item 6 on your report, it states that it be announced that votes being 2/3 required be announced. It says you referred it to Conference Committee, but no one on our committee received that referral.
Suggestion that the conference committee work on this for next conference.
Leon Mason: Page 3, referral 7, 127. need to shine light on the shameful way this was handled. Consider no survey be put out to the floor. Result was no action. Standing Rule 14 taken care of it.
(stand rule read)
we can probably deal with all of our referrals by saying that, and I just think its a shameful way to deal with the issue.

Announcements:
Budget: from Finance Committee. Will be presented on the floor in the morning.

Session is adjourned.

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