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Finance Committee Report
INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS:
The Finance Committee met during the C.A. World Services Convention in Los Angeles. We also had phone and email communication throughout the year. The committee’s focus during the year was to finish the ‘Financial Guidelines for Cocaine Anonymous’. This was a project which stemmed from three referrals received in 2002 (#2131,2602,2672). The outcome of this project was included in your last Delegate mailing, pursuant to S.R. 14. Our other major project is a continuation of the Cocaine Anonymous World Services Contribution Program. We are looking at new ways to get the message out about this incredibly innovative program that is designed to help C.A. grow financially and allow us to carry the message at this level.
COMMITTEE INTRODUCTIONS:
Returning committee members:
WSC Finance Chair – Brian M. T.
WSO Treasurer Brian K. W.
Trustee Representative Elizabeth S.
Idea People Heidi J., Skip H.
New Members: Debbie D., Paul P.
REFERRALS THAT WERE WORKED UPON DURING THE YEAR:
The Committee will be focusing on continuing it’s goal of ‘full funding for needed world services’, of making C.A.W.S. fully self-supporting with adequate reserves. We will look to educate the fellowship so we can have the funds necessary to continue the growth of the fellowship in accordance with our Twelve Traditions. We will also be working on next year’s budget (‘The absolute most fun one can have in life’). The budget will be based on the C.A.W.S. Internal budget.
CLOSING COMMENTS:
In your registration packets you received a copy of the C.A. World Services Contribution Program. PLEASE, help us continue to get this program off the ground and rolling by signing up NOW. Even a small amount, $5 or $10 a month, multiplied by all of you would be a great start to helping the W.S.O. carry the message. Of course we will also be more than happy to accept larger contributions. Thank you in advance to all of you who choose to participate. The committee welcomes your referrals and we are looking for
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fresh faces and ideas in the exciting and invigorating field of finance! We are a small but intimate group, so come join us as we trudge the road of happy fiscal responsibility.