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C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2004
INTERNET COMMITTEE REPORT
INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS
Opening Comments
This year the Internet committee did not hand out any pocket protectors but did swear in a new SR-14 Sheriff. His web-browsing skills were exceptional and his point and click accuracy was rated at 99.9%. The committee completed all the referrals, some of which resulted in motions and some of them were referred to the appropriate committees due to being outside of the scope of the committee.
The committee checked all of the current websites linked to ca.org and will be submitting a detailed report of their findings to the Trustee that oversees this committee.
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Committee Introductions: (Returning Sheriffs)
Ivan L. (South Central Texas Area) Chair
Richard S. (Colorado Area) Vice-Chair (Rookie)
Mark T. (Northern California Area) Secretary
Tony D. (Midwest Regional Trustee)
Terry M. (Utah Area)
Leon M. (LA Area)
COMMITTEE WORK THAT RESULTED IN MOTIONS
- MOTION: Replace paragraph 4, page 3 with the following: Strike
Comments or criticism for the Fellowship should be directed to the WSCIC chair, either care of the World Service Office or by e-mail at internet@ca.org. Comments may also be sent to the CAWSO web person at webmaster@ca.org.
Replace:
Any new websites not currently linked to CA.org or any concerns of existing websites for possible compliance and or non-compliance issues should be emailed to wscic@ca.org The committee will then view website for compliance in accordance to the WSCIC guidelines and forward any comments to WSO and WBT.
WSO or WSBT are responsible to reply to any issues forwarded from the
WSCIC.
Second
Motion Carries unanimously
- MOTION: To remove 1st sentence on page 6 paragraph one.
As of 2002, there are over 45 CA District or Area web sites linked to the Internet.
Second
Motion Carries
- MOTION: Insert the following paragraph after the 3rd paragraph with the following:
Any websites containing CA business, CA members, list of phone numbers, email addresses, reports, financial statements need written approval from the Area/District and members to be added the secured site.
Second
David L. – Point of information – are those pages in the WSM ?
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Ivan – Yes, in the Internet Committee Guidelines.
Greg B. – Point of information- My question is, it says list of phone numbers would this also include…?
MOTION: Insert the following paragraph after the 3rd paragraph with the following:
Any websites containing CA business, CA members, list of phone numbers, email addresses, reports, financial statements need written approval from the Area/District and members to be added the secured site.
Motion Passes with substantial unanimity.
- MOTION: To Replace to last paragraph on page Page 6, with the following: Strike:
CAWSO also maintains a computer file available for download with a web site template, graphics (such as the CA logo), approved copyright and trademark statements, the current version of this document, and other useful information. This file is available for FTP at ftp://ftp.ca.org/pub/ca/web. It can also be obtained by e-mailing a request to webmaster@ca.org.
Replace:
CAWSO also maintains files available for download. Graphics (such as the CA logo), approved copyright and trademark statements, the current version of this document, and other useful information. This file is available for FTP at ftp://ftp.ca.org/pub/ca/web. They can also be obtained by e-mailing a request to webmaster@ca.org.
Second
Kevin M.- Friendly amendment, change the address to read “Webservant?“ Yes
- MOTION: To Replace to last paragraph on page Page 6, with the following: Strike:
CAWSO also maintains a computer file available for download with a web site template, graphics (such as the CA logo), approved copyright and trademark statements, the current version of this document, and other useful information. This file is available for FTP at ftp://ftp.ca.org/pub/ca/web. It can also be obtained by e-mailing a request to webmaster@ca.org.
Replace:
CAWSO also maintains files available for download. Graphics (such as the CA logo), approved copyright and trademark statements, the current version of this document, and other useful information. This file is available for FTP at
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ftp://ftp.ca.org/pub/ ca/web. They can also be obtained by e-mailing a request to webservant@ca.org.
Motion Passes
- MOTION: Remove the word “Netwizards“ from bullet 10 on page 10.
Second
Motion Passes
REFERRALS THAT RESULTED IN MOTIONS
REFERRAL NUMBER “4089“ Please review and revise all literature posted on the ca.org website to ensure that literature online is identical to current approved literature.
MOTION: To insert: after second bullet: “Current conference approved literature“ on page 6.
Second
Motion Carries.
REFERRAL NUMBER “3726“ Develop guidelines that address the issue of streaming audio links of CA speakers on Area websites.
MOTION: To replace last bullet on page 7 with the following:
STRIKE:
Area/District newsletters, personal stories must be approved by the Area, and the Regional Trustee before posting on the District /Area website.
REPLACE:
Area/District newsletters, personal stories, audio and video media must be approved by the Area/District and the Regional Trustee before posting on the Area/District website.
Second
Kevin M–. – I speak against the motion–. I would like to see this taken back.
Greg B. I speak against the motion it does not fully address the issue. I was looking for written permission to use form. Just because we had a problem in my region, we did not have available to us. The good thing about the website is that you can make changes easily. This process may slow things down and hamper our ability to make changes quickly.
Leon M. Speak for the motion, we know this needs work , but this is something the Trustees need to talk about. This says that they can not be up until the trustees talk about it. It could leave CA to been seen in a bad way. We are just asking for a copy of that release form.
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Shane M. – Speak against the motion. I do not understand the motion. I feel speakers if they are available to downloaded off the internet.
Terry M. – Speak in favor, we actually listened to the tapes. There are so many things on the tapes and there are so many issues that may be Tradition violations. We only want to stop this until the Trustees take a look at this
Mike G. – Point of information – Are you aware of any current speaker tapes that have Trustee approval? –
Tigua N. – Call the question
Second
Motion Passes
MOTION: To replace last bullet on page 7 with the following:
STRIKE:
Area/District newsletters, personal stories must be approved by the Area, and the Regional Trustee before posting on the District /Area website.
REPLACE:
Area/District newsletters, personal stories, audio and video media must be approved by the Area/District and the Regional Trustee before posting on the Area/District website.
Second
Motion Carries
REFERRAL NUMBER “4650“ Report each quarter to WSO notes from link checks – alive and well and possible copyright violations, etc.
MOTION: Amend the workbook Page 6, paragraph 5
Strike: ‘
To the best of CAWSO s knowledge, all of these linked sites are within the current guidelines. However, sites change over time, and should there ‘be any questions regarding something seen on a CA web site, please contact CA s web person at webmaster@ca.org
Replace:
The internet committee will submit a quarterly report to the Trustee assigned to the Internet Committee. However, sites change over time, and should there be any questions regarding something seen on a CA web site, please contact wscic@ca.org.
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Second
Mike G. – You are‘ going to send a report to the Trustee that oversees the website business, but isn t the website owned by the WSO?
Ivan L. – We
Friendly amendment to send the same quarterly report to the WSO at CAWSO.
MOTION: Amend the workbook Page 6, paragraph 5
Strike: ‘
To the best of CAWSO s knowledge, all of these linked sites are within the current guidelines. However, sites change over time, and should there ‘be any questions regarding something seen on a CA web site, please contact CA s web person at webmaster@ca.org
Replace:
The internet committee will submit a quarterly report to the Trustee assigned to the Internet Committee and the WSO , office manager. However, sites change over time, and should there be any questions regarding something seen on a CA web site, please contact wscic@ca.org.
Motion Passes unanimously
Greg B. – 5th Concept Statement
Regarding audio tapes – insert statement
REFERRALS OR ITEMS TABLED UNTIL NEXT YEAR; AND ITEMS THE COMMITTEE WILL CONTINUE WORKING ON THROUGH THE YEAR
The committee will be working on the following:
Changing Committee Name: Information Technology (IT)
Changing Statement of Purpose: To include but not limited to audio, video, internet and file management to further assist the growth of the fellowship in CA as whole.
REFERRALS OR ITEMS REFERRED TO OTHER COMMITTEES; WORLD SERVICE OFFICE, OR BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REFERRAL NUMBER “4652“ Write up how to use on-line area pamphlet for persons using new computers, etc.
Referred to Literature, Chips and Format – The Internet committee does not create literature.
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REFERRALS THAT DID NOT RESULT IN MOTIONS
REFERRAL NUMBER “4651“ Online Service Conference (referencing www.aa-onlineserviceconference.org/index.html
Internet Committee does not create or maintain websites or templates.
NEW COMMITTEE STRUCTURE AS OF THIS CONFERENCE
Chair Ivan L. (South Central Texas Area)
Vice-Chair Richard S. (Colorado Area)
Secretary Mark T. (Northern California Area)
CLOSING COMMENTS
I would first of all thank my God for allowing me to serve this great fellowship of CA. Secondly my sponsor for his guidance and his phone calls at 4:00 am every morning. The committee has united to ensure the continued growth of this fellowship and is committed to serve this fellowship in any shape or form as this body sees fit.
Respectfully Submitted: Ivan L.
Rick H. – In regards to your response to referral 4089- your motion was regarding…
Ivan L. – Your question can be referred to Jon F.
Jon F. – The text‘on the website has the same content but the format differs.
Rick H. Haven t the WSO repeatedly been asked to review this because it is not in keeping with our current literature?
Tad S. – How can we protect our stuff from being misused and down loaded?
Ivan L. – We have put some measures in place and are creating a secure site.
Billy H. – Regarding the question Rick asked, has the LCF contacted you to point out what these– differences are.
Ivan L. No
Jay S. – Announcements
Session End
See you at 8 a.m.