CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2008
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) REPORT
INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS
This year, we discussed our increasing role in service to our fellowship and this conference, discussed new technologies, reviewed our workbook, and reviewed all CA.org linked websites.
This committee has three new members:
Dan Dickey – North Nevada Area Delegate
Kris Wilder – West Inland Empire
Kurt Lynn – CA Online Service Area Delegate, IT Co Secretary
We have six returning members:
Melissa Lewis – Oklahoma Area Delegate, IT Co Secretary
Marc Harvey – Orange County CA Area Delegate, Vice Chair
Trevor Scheible – Trustee
Terry Marsden – Utah Area Delegate, honorary member
Karen Rüpp – CA Online Service Delegate, IT Chair
Richard Schafer – Colorado Area Member
COMMITTEE WORK THAT RESULTED IN MOTIONS:
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None
REFERRALS THAT RESULTED IN MOTIONS
- Referral # 5609: Is the “Information Technology Workbook & Guidelines” intended to apply to websites prepared for and/or run by CA Groups & Individual members? If so, would the Committee amend the guidelines to explicitly include reference to groups & individuals?
Our response to this referral:
Motion: To change page 3 paragraphs 1 and 2 of the IT Committee Workbook and Guidelines which reads:
The Internet Committee of the World Service Conference was established at the 1998 Conference to assist the CA Fellowship in matters relating to the global communications phenomenon called “the Internet.” At the 2005 World Service Conference, the name was changed to Information Technologies (IT) Committee, to better fit the scope of emerging technologies. In order to fulfill this mission, the WSCIC has created this workbook to assist and guide Areas and Districts the entire CA Service Structure in the development of web sites that will ensure unity throughout the service structure.
The purpose of the committee is to serve as a resource to the fellowship CA service structure in areas of emerging technologies. Specifically In addition, we facilitate and assist Areas and Districts in approving their local web sites to be linked from ca.org. Additionally, The IT Committee, on an ongoing basis, works on adapting available technologies to better carry the message of CA, while always keeping in mind the issues of Twelve Traditions, CA policies, privacy, and security.
Second.
Steve Edwards – Would you like to speak to the motion?
Kurt Lynn – Not at this time.
Bill Burmeier – Point of information. Why are you eliminating the fellowship and serving only the service structure?
Kurt Lynn – The goal of the committee was to expand the scope of the service structure, which includes the fellowship.
Steve Edwards – The motion carries with substantial unanimity.
Referral # 5777: To develop Area guidelines with respect to group websites and specifically regards: linking, use of search engine optimization, use of search engine
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marketing, use of non CA marks on sites, use of non Area phone numbers or contacts, use of non approved literature, ownership of URL/Domain names, Maintenance of sites & site content.
Our response to this referral:
Partially resolved in our response to referral # 5609, and
Motion: To add to page 4 paragraph 8, which reads:
When selecting domain names, it is suggested that areas pick something easy to remember. Since many domain names are already in use, have several possible choices in mind when applying for your domain. Several Internet registrars allow online inquiries to see if a given domain name is available. It is also suggested that, where possible, the domain name be registered such that the Area or District is listed as the “administrative contact”.
Second.
Steve Edwards – It appears you’re adding a paragraph, but looks like amending?
Trevor – We are in fact adding that to the end.
Steve Edwards – Would you like to speak to the motion? Any debate?
The motion carries unanimously.
REFERRALS OR ITEMS TABLED UNTIL NEXT YEAR; AND ITEMS THE COMMITTEE WILL CONTINUE WORKING ON THROUGH THE YEAR
We will be updating the outdated technology information in the workbook.
REFERRALS OR ITEMS REFERRED TO OTHER COMMITTEES; WORLD SERVICE OFFICE, OR BOARD OF TRUSTEES
- Referral # 5816: Website States “Fresno South” being a part of Pacific South Region when it is not. Rather, Pacific North. Can this be changed? I will refer you to link – not with me at present moment.
Committee’s response: Referral # 5816 is forwarded to World Service Office.
- Referral # 5822: Approve the website for Card – CA República Dominicana Dominican Republic www.CARD-STODGO.org.
Committee’s response: Referral # 5822 is forwarded to World Service Office.
REFERRALS THAT DID NOT RESULT IN MOTIONS
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- Referral # 5799: Add external links to CA websites with appropriate disclaimers. Links: AA, Al-Anon, Co-Anon, Adobe Acrobat, Mapping Services (Google, Yahoo, etc.), Regional, Conference User groups (Yahoo etc.), CA.org to and from local areas.
Committee’s response: The items have been found to be in conflict with the Traditions.
NEW COMMITTEE STRUCTURE AS OF THIS CONFERENCE
Chair – Karen Rüpp – (Delegate, CA Online Service)
Vice Chair – Marc Harvey – (Delegate, Orange County CA Area)
Co Secretary – Melissa Lewis (Delegate, Oklahoma)
Co Secretary – Kurt Lynn – (Delegate, CA Online Service Area)
CLOSING COMMENTS
It has truly been an honor and privilege to serve CA as a whole with this year’s IT Committee, with new members and returning members. To be able to serve CA as a whole has been a gift, this gift has allowed me to serve, learn and grow. It is this committee that is grateful, thankful, and appreciative for the opportunity to serve.
Respectfully Submitted:
Karen Rüpp, Chair IT Committee
Steve Edwards – Any questions?
Seeing none, thank you.
We are now prepared to hear from WSOB.
Bobbie Harmon – motion to reconsider. I’d like to make a motion to reconsider the Archive committee motion regarding their guidelines to be placed in the WSM.
Steve Edwards – Would you like to speak to your motion?
Bobbie Harmon – Yes, this should go in the binder under their tab. This should go in their tab allowing it to be their guidelines.
Motion: Approve Archive committee Guidelines and procedures as appeared in the Delegate Mailing SR-14.
Second.
Steve Edwards – all in favor?
Motion carries with substantial unanimity.
Patrick Potter – Motion: Please amend to state to approve proposed guidelines to be added to the delegate binder under archive section.
Second.
Patrick Potter – We made a boo-boo it’s supposed to be in the binder, I’m sorry.
Steve Edwards – Would you strike to be added to the manual?
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Patrick Potter – Housekeeping?
Steve Edwards – that’s fine.
Dan Sadur – Once it’s approved will it be on the web site and available for anyone?
Steve Edwards – yes, it will be available.
Motion carries unanimously.
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