CLOSING REPORT
C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2010
CONVENTION REPORT
INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS
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Opening Comments
I would like to thank the Convention Committee for its efforts this year. We had the opportunity to work on the referrals that this conference directed our way. The most comprehensive Housekeeping review of the guidelines in my six years on this committee has been completed, for that I am truly grateful. Our commitment to CAWS ensures that we continue to question our process and how the changing world affects our convention. The Convention Guidelines affect the Host City, the WSO and many areas throughout the world that use them for their local conventions. We looked at the Florida Area’s and Pacific South Region’s bids and they both passed the Bid Substantiation Process. The floor will have the same opportunity in a few moments to ask any questions of these potential World Service Convention hosts.
Committee Introductions
Debbie Brand
Ted Carpenter
Peter DeRaffaele
Michael Higgins
Joy Lawrence
Yvette Love
Ronald McCray
Pete Olsen
Gary Parker
Kathy Jo Rangno
David Santos
Calvin Walker
Rob Wellhauser
Jeanne Williams
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Cliff Wright
WE is the theme for Arizona and it’s our job to support that convention.
COMMITTEE WORK THAT RESULTED IN MOTIONS
- MOTION: To approve the Florida Area’s bid to host the World Service Convention in 2013. Second.
Kevin Murphy: do you wish to speak to your motion?
Jeanne Williams: not at this time.
Kevin Murphy: any discussion? Seeing none, prepare yourselves to vote.
Motion carries unanimously.
- MOTION: To approve the Pacific South Region’s bid to host the 2014 World Service Convention in Long Beach, CA. Second.
Kevin Murphy: speak to the motion?
Kathy Jo Rangno: not at this time.
Kevin Murphy: prepare yourselves to vote. Motion passes unanimously.
- MOTION: On page 27, remove item #6, “Works with Chairperson to obtain bids for preferred air carrier for convention attendees, if any” under Transportation Coordinators duties. Second.
Kevin Murphy: speak to your motion?
Joy Lawrence: Not at this time.
Kevin Murphy: debate?
Bryan Seid: do we not set this up?
Rob Wellhauser: we do not set this up.
Jennifer Searl: It is actually on Page 26 of the document in our Delegate Workbook.
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Kevin Murphy: not having a copy of the workbook, I cannot respond to that. In 2010 addition with page one being the cover, it is on Page 26. Depending on whether document is downloaded, can make a difference. Was that a point of order?
Jennifer Searl: Yes
Kevin Murphy: I would like the committee to pay attention to the page numbers when making revisions.
Duane Miller: Point of Information – how is the particular item different than setting hotels for conventions?
Rob Wellhauser: It would be our thought that you were going to a convention in a city, that is where you go. There is no airline that could provide airfare for everyone to come to the city.
Kevin Murphy: seeing no further debate. Motion passes with minor opposition but with substantial unanimity.
- MOTION: On page 27, remove item #4, “Pre-assign banquet seating with
a procedure for couples and groups to sit together”under Banquet Coordinator. Second.
Joy Hutcheson: Point of order. There was no second to the motion.
Kevin Murphy: speak to the motion?
Calvin Walker: not at this time.
Kevin Murphy: any debate?
Bryan Seid: speak against this motion. I have been to a number of motions. Getting to the convention and getting the banquet and I like to get a good seat. If it was a really large convention, you have to get to the banquet early to get a good seat. Early registrants should be able to have preferred seats. I don’t the benefit for removing this but rather more chaos. Jason Laurence: the Page number is wrong?
Kevin Murphy: thank you.
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Randy Groen: speak in favor of the motion. At World Convention level, instead of requiring the Banquet Coordinator to do this, it gives them the option to do. They can make the decision on their own.
Kevin Murphy: Prepare yourselves to vote. Motion passed with noted opposition with substantial unanimity.
- MOTION: On page 31, remove item #20, “Visa and MasterCard will be accepted at CAWS Conventions beginning with the 1999 Convention.“ of the General Guidelines and renumber accordingly. Second.
Kevin Murphy: speak to your motion?
David Santos: not at this time.
Duane Miller: Point of Information – are the remaining items going to be renumbered.
Kevin Murphy: it says so.
Bryan Seid: Friendly amendment – instead of removing Visa and MasterCard,leave it in and remove the date reference. David Santos: no
Earl Henderson: Point of information – why do you want to stop taking Visa and MasterCard?
Rob Wellhauser: We aren’t stopping. This is housekeeping. We have been using them and will continue to take them. After 10 years, we figured that the fellowship knows that we take them.
Jennifer Searl: I didn’t know you take Visa and MasterCard. I speak against the motion.
Stu Estebo: Point of information – By removing this language from the guidelines, doesn’t it open us up to, at some point in time, that we won’t take Visa/MasterCard? Couldn’t we say we accept credit card payments as more of a broad statement?
Rob Wellhauser: we would love to.
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Wade Staples: Friendly amendment – state “Online payment services will be accepted at CAWS convention.”
David Santos: no we do not accept that friendly amendment.
Joy Hutcheson: the type of payment we accept, isn’t that up to CAWSO Inc.
Rob Wellhauser: Yes
Bryan Seid: when you said that you would leave something in there that you would accept credit cards, what would that be?
Rob Wellhauser: the registration form and Reg Online, has all that information on it. We just believe that a line item that is 11 years old.
Alan Shields: speak against the motion. I have assumed several times that Regional conventions took credit cards and got stung for cash.
Wade Staples: Aside from housekeeping, are you taking this out of the document because CAWSO is the deciding voice. David Santos: No
Kevin Murphy: prepare yourselves to vote. Motion passes with noted opposition with substantial unanimity.
Tony Drake: it has been brought to our attention
- MOTION: Change the name of the Theme/Logo Chairperson to Theme/Artwork Chairperson and replace the term “logo” with “artwork” or “convention artwork” throughout guidelines as appropriate. Second.
Kevin Murphy: speak to motion.
Debbie Brand: not at this time.
Kevin Murphy: prepare yourselves to vote. Motion passes unanimously.
REFERRALS THAT RESULTED IN MOTIONS
- Referral #6638 Logo Submissions for Convention
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Have the next CAWSO Convention submit the 2nd and 3rd place logo to the Unity committee for celebrate around the world under theme and logo.
- MOTION: Insert a new bullet in the duties for the Theme/Artwork Chairperson as follows, “Forwards to the WSC Unity Committee any ‘runner’s up’ artwork that was not approved as convention artwork for consideration as the Celebrate Around the World logo for that convention year.’ Second.
Kevin Murphy: speak to your motion?
Gary Parker: not at this time.
Kevin Murphy: any debate? Prepare yourselves to vote. Motion passes unanimously.
- Referral #6492 Theme/Artwork Chairperson Duties
Under Theme/Artwork chairperson in bold writing it states “All logos must be copyrighted as property of CAWS, Inc.” We were told by the trustees that this meant that all logos must be approved by the WSOB. It should state that!! Not copyrighted, that should be a function of the WSO not the host city.
It should simply say “all logos need to be approved by the WSBT.”
- MOTION: Under Theme/Artwork Chairperson on page 12, after NOTE insert new language, “All logos need to be approved by the WSOB; any accepted logos becomes the property of CAWS, Inc.” Second.
Kevin Murphy: speak to your motion?
Gary Parker: not at this time.
Bill Hood: Point of Order – in note below there is language that is striken but not in the motion.
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Kevin Murphy: Committee is withdrawing the motion and bringing it back up after the Dinner break.
NOTE TO THE CONFERENCE FLOOR – THE 3 REFERRALS ABOVE CHANGE THE THEME/ARTWORK CHAIRPERSON AS FOLLOWS:
THEME/LOGOARTWORK CHAIRPERSON
SOBRIETY REQUIREMENT: One year continuous sobriety.
PAST SERVICE WORK REQUIRED: Prior experience on a CA convention committee.
QUALIFICATION: Artistic and creative skills.
THEME/LOGO ARTWORK CHAIRPERSON DUTIES:
- Devise a method of creating the theme and logo convention artwork
- Submit a theme to the general committee for approval.
- Create a logo artwork based on the approved theme
**NOTE** All artwork Logo’s must be copyrighted as. needs to be approved by the WSOB; any accepted logos artwork becomes the property of CAWS, Inc.
- Submit logo artwork to the general committee for approval.
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- Forwards to the WSC Unity Committee any ‘runner’s up’ artwork that was not approved as convention artwork for consideration as the Celebrate Around the World logo for that convention year.
- Produces camera ready art for necessary committees. (Coordinate needs with printing and memorabilia committees).
- Artwork must be purchased, preferably with a buy out of all rights, or a limited usage contract.
Note: If limited usage contract is needed, it must be coordinated with the WSO.
- Referral #6636 Host City Bank Account
Address bank account for host area – open one as a bid committee.
- MOTION: On page 31, revise item #13 of the General Guidelines with the following: “After the Steering Committee is in place, the WSO will open one local Host City petty cash account and one Host City trust account within 90 days after acceptance of the bid. for $500. This account will require three signors from the Convention Steering Committee.” Second.
Kevin Murphy: speak to your motion?
Peter DeRaffaele: no
Kevin Murphy: any debate?
Alan Shield: Since we just got the bid for Florida, where is this money coming from and is it to be opened 90 days from today?
Rob Wellhauser: What will happen for Florida is that your Chair has been put into place today. As soon as your Steering Committee is put in place, CAWSO will open the account with money for petty cash.
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Brian Tenenbaum: Friendly amendment – signors between the Chairperson,
Treasurer, Regional Trustee.
Peter DeRaeffele: No
Joy Hutcheson: speak against this motion because you should really state who the signors are going to be and one should be the Regional Trustee.
Russell Sedman: Would the question around the signors already in the guidelines?
Peter DeRaeffele: they are not in the guidelines.
Bryan Seid: Friendly amendment – would you be willing to hold the office accountable as to when the account be opened.
Rob Wellhauser: it is after the Steering Committee is in place. Are you saying 90 days after Steering Committee is in place? Part of the World Convention is that the Host City and WSO establish a relationship and starting with a timeline that could create bad blood isn’t a good idea for a committee that has to work together for 3 years.
Tammy Clevenger: speak for the motion. Sometimes it is really difficult to get signatures when people are scattered.
Kim Sherwan: Motion to amend the pending motion that the signors be the Host City Chairperson, Host City Treasurer and the Regional Trustee.
Second.
Kevin Murphy: speak to your motion.
Kim Sherwan: The last Host City was in my region and it was imperative to have oversight on spending.
Earl Henderson: This is the way we have always done it. It’s usually those three people. Not a big deal.
Bryan Seid: I’d like to explain why I would like to change this. I’m speaking against this as it is written. This would not work in our Area. If a signor gets signed, the way it’s worded it has to be those three people, and it should say could be those people. I don’t think the mandated the chairman be a signor. Glen Tucker: There is a motion to amend?
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Kevin Murphy: Yes.
Glen Tucker: Is it proper to debate the main motion?
Kevin Murphy: He was arguing against the amendment.
Duane Miller: I would like to yield the floor to Elizabeth.
Elizabeth Saldebar: Can I make a friendly amendment to the motion to amend.
Kevin Murphy: you can amend the amendment.
Elizabeth Saldebar: friendly amendment to the amendment be 2 of the 3 signatures as you described including WSO treasurer. Rob Wellhauser: What this is about is we had a lapse.
Kevin Murphy: That’s out of order.
Elizabeth Saldebar: before I would like to add on, the regional trustee, the host city chair, the host city treasurer and the WSO treasurer. Kevin Murphy: You are saying 2 of the 3 plus WSO treasurer.
Motion to amend the pending motion that each check be signed by two of the following three signors: Host City Chairperson, Host City Treasurer and the Host City Regional Trustee.
Glen Tucker: Was the motion to amend the original amendment seconded?
Kevin Murphy: Yes.
Duane Miller: As this motion is crafted, I speak against it. The motion says there would be two signors.
Kevin Murphy: It says there are only two signors.
At this point, we have 5 minutes left before the dinner break, and I think we need that much time to get out of this hole.
Rob Wellhauser: Second.
Elizabeth Saldebar: When I originally made the amendment it was on the main motion. Now we clarified it.
Rob Wellhauser: I am speaking against the motion to amend, because what the problem has been when a new city is awarded, we have two accounts for odd
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and even years. What we are running into is the local Area would like to do fund-raising. This is petty cash for $500. This allows them $500 to be signed by one of six people. Three out of those six people would be authorized. We want the host city the ability to choose which three. The idea it’s a short-term solution that the host city has the ability to deposit funds and funnel them through. We are at the dinner break, it is 6:01 p.m.
DINNER BREAK
Kevin Murphy: Take your seats. Come to order. There are a couple of things that are going to happen so don’t blink.
We have the convention committee on the floor. We have a motion. It is 7:37 p.m. and we are in session.
We have a motion on the floor. Somebody made a motion to amend, then a friendly amendment. We discussed this over the dinner break and this matter will be handled by the finance committee. Elizabeth Saldebar’s friendly amendment is out of order, so we are back to the motion to amend.
Kim Sherwan: I would like to withdraw my motion to amend.
Kevin Murphy: Any objection? Motion to amend is withdrawn.
Rob Wellhauser: We would like to withdraw our motion.
Kevin Murphy: Any objection? Motion is withdrawn. The train is now on the tracks.
Tom Walsh: the minutes said finance committee?
Kevin Murphy: The WSO.
- Referral #6635 Statement of Anonymity
In an effort to bring our Statement of Anonymity in line with true essence of the tradition and address the internet mediums – please consider the following:
Current Sentence:
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We request that no record be made of convention either by photography, moving or still, or by videotape.
Proposed Replacement:
We request that no record be made of this convention either by photography, moving or still, or by videotape be distributed, published, or downloaded in any general public forum, including the internet and/or any other electronic communications network.
- MOTION: On page 5, modify the 2nd paragraph of the Convention Statement of Anonymity, “We earnestly request that those gathered here honor this condition of anonymity. In keeping with our traditions, we request that no photographic or video recording be made of the convention either be distributed, published, or downloaded in any general public forum including the internet and/or any other electronic communications network by photography, either moving or still, or by videotape. We specifically request that members refrain from posting on any social networking site any convention photos and/or videos which identify any activity, entity or person as being associated with Cocaine Anonymous…”
Second.
Kevin Murphy: Would you like to speak to your motion?
Peter Olsen: Not at this time?
Kevin Murphy: Any debate?
Keith Froher: I speak in favor of the motion. Is this going to be distributed to everyone at a convention?
Rob Wellhauser: It is read at the beginning of every speaker meeting at the convention and put in the program.
Joan Johnson: In the motion, I see stuff that is new language that is not identified as new language. The second paragraph?
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Kevin Murphy: No, it’s going to go on. Dot, dot, dot means and all the rest.
All those in favor raise your hands. The motion passes unanimously.
b. MOTION: Under Theme/Logo Chairperson on page 12, after NOTE revise sentence as follows: “All artwork Logo’s must be copyrighted as. needs to be approved by the WSBT and the WSOB; any accepted logos artwork becomes the property of CAWS, Inc.
Second.
Kevin Murphy: Would you like to speak to your motion?
Gary Parker: Not at this time.
Kevin Murphy: Anyone like to speak to the motion.
Duane Miller: When you say accepted, does that mean that you accept that it goes into the running or do you keep it?
Gary Parker: My understanding when you submit artwork and it’s accepted it is no longer yours.
Kevin Murphy: Seeing no further debate, prepare yourselves to vote. The motion carries unanimously.
- Referral #6491 Source Table Chairperson
Item #3 under source table chairperson – No idea what “written procedures” are?
- MOTION: On page 11, under Source Table Chairperson, strike # 3, “Ensures that written procedures are finalized and available” and renumber accordingly.
Second.
Tony Drake: Would you like to speak to your motion?
David Santos: Not at this time.
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All in favor? Motion carries unanimously.
- Referral #6495 Archive Chairperson
The description of duties is not very informative. Item #4 is unpractical and expensive.
We were told to keep 2 items of all memorabilia but does not state that anywhere.
a. MOTION: Under Archive Chairperson on page 22, revise bullet #4 as follows, “Archives should be stored at a secured room while on site at the Convention Hotel. licensed and insured storage facility.
Second.
Tony Drake: Would you like to speak to your motion?
Debbie Brand: Not at this time.
Dwight Johnson: On this one, can I offer a friendly amendment that while onsite the convention hotel insured the archive.
We covered insurance. No we do not accept.
Tony Drake: Any other debate?
Motion passes unanimously.
b. See the NO ACTION TAKEN section for the response to part 2 of the referral
- Referral #6497 Printing/Design Chairperson
We were told by the WSBT that the program had to be approved by them. It does not state that in the guidelines.
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- MOTION: Insert new item #5 on page 13 under Program Chairperson as follows, “Forwards final draft of program to the WSOB and WSBT for approval.” and renumber the remainder of the duties accordingly.
Second.
Tony Drake: Would you like to speak to your motion?
Ted Carpenter: Not at this time.
Susan Bredau: is there any timeline involved in this?
Rob Wellhauser: we have a convention guideline that we use that lays out for the host city/region to do the job better. We try not to dictate timelines. Tony Drake: motion passes unanimously.
- Referral #6637 Bidding Guidelines
Change numbers for cost in bidding guidelines that net income is 40% of expenses with to other limit.
- MOTION: On page 37 under Bidding Guidelines, revise current bullet #13 as follows: “It is suggested that the CAWS Convention budget not exceed $125,000, with expected net income to exceed 40% of the convention expenses. This line item is to be
periodically reviewed with the help of the Finance Committee. “ - Second.
Tony Drake: Would you like to speak to your motion?
Michael Higgins: Not at this time.
Tony Drake: Any debate? Seeing none, the motion passes unanimously.
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- Referral #6706 Children’s Event Coordinator Duties
Children’s Event Coordinator Duties: Change point 4 – to allow for more flexibility in providing this service.
Option: 4. Obtain three bids from licensed/certified/registered childcare providers.
This will remove the confusion regarding “outside” and add options for the coordinator.
a. MOTION: On page 12, revise item #4 under Children’s Activities Chair as follows, “Obtain three bids from outside professional licensed/certified/registered childcare providers.”
Second.
Tony Drake: Would you like to speak to your motion?
Cliff Wright: Not at this time.
Tony Drake: Would anyone else like to speak to the motion?
Jason Laurence: I suppose it’s two questions. Why is it there and why now? Cliff Wright: concerning different states and countries, there are different titles and this covers all of it.
Mike Seden: I like to see the word certified and licensed and I think expensive. Any thought given to that?
Cliff Wright: Child care is left up to the host city.
Simone Talton: with regard to child care, it is prudent to have licensed registered but not always possible. I speak against the motion as written. You may have volunteers and it’s up to the parents.
Michael Seden: I speak in favor of the motion.
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Randy Groen: I speak in favor of the motion. In part it is because of finances, and it is expensive. Makes it easier for us to work around and provide more events.
Tony Drake: Please keep the conversations outside.
Nick Alexander: We already hire professional child care, and this motion clears up the language?
Cliff Wright: Yes, it’s one of three.
Donald Hume: I speak for this motion. We could be held up to a lawsuit.
Tony Drake: Seeing no other debate. The motion passes unanimously.
- Referral #6697 Spending/Check Requests
Please clarity the spending/check request in the WSCCC guidelines.
This process has proven to be a challenging experience with reference to office procedure that leaves us (CAWS 2012) confused as to the actual procedure.
- Referral #6494 Spending Requests
We were asked several times for more info from the WSOB after the spending request was approved and the check request was in front of them.
The spending request should be the time to ask questions. The check request should be approved without question as long as it is for the same amount as the spending request.
Referrals 6697 and 6494
- MOTION: To simplify the convention committee reimbursement process, combine the existing Convention Check Request Form with any pertinent information from the Spending Request Form (pg 45) and the Request for Personal Reimbursement (pg 46) and
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replace pages 45 and 46 with the modified Check Request form.
Second.
Tony Drake: Would you like to speak to your motion?
Kathy Jo Rangno: I would like to advise I worked with the board to cover everything.
Tony Drake: Any other debate? The motion carries unanimously.
NOTE to Floor: Forms are attached to the distributed version of the WSCCC Closing Report.
NOTE to Sec’y: Form has been saved as separate document in the Closing Reports folder if you need to display it….however, blowing this up to “big screen format’ will look really, really bad….
- Referral #6410 WSC Convention Committee Inventory
Referral 6410 is respectfully submitted to the Convention Committee. The referral itself is in italics. The remainder is simply supporting information / ideas / suggestions should you find them useful.
This referral is a request that the Convention Committee take a group inventory of itself in the spirit of assessing how well the committee helps the Conference to fulfill its purpose and to identify what action(s) the committee could take to improve the committee’s ability to better help the Conference fulfill its purpose.
Should the Convention Committee opt to take no action on this referral either at the 2010 Conference or as a post-Conference activity throughout the 2010 / 2011 year, please be kind enough to cite the Convention Committee’s reason(s) for not undertaking such action in the Convention Committee’s closing Conference report.
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- WSCCC-only MOTION (not for WSC approval): To perform a WSCCC Group Inventory during the 2010 WSC as time allows.
…this committee took a group inventory on 9/3/2010…
REFERRALS OR ITEMS TABLED UNTIL NEXT YEAR; AND ITEMS THE COMMITTEE WILL CONTINUE WORKING ON THROUGH THE YEAR
- Referral #6331 Selection of Bidding City Chair
Can we have three resumes for [Convention] Chair of a bidding city or region in a sealed envelope that stays sealed until the host city is approved by the floor. This would help to keep the personalities out of the bidding process for the world convention.
REFERRALS OR ITEMS REFERRED TO OTHER COMMITTEES; WORLD SERVICE OFFICE, OR BOARD OF TRUSTEES
- Referral #6493 Petty Cash Ceiling
We believe that the $100.00 ceiling for petty cash expenses should be raised to $250.00. You need to trust the host city and relieve the work load on the WSO and WSOB.
REFERRED to FINANCE
REFERRALS THAT DID NOT RESULT IN MOTIONS
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- Referral #6709 Convention Guidelines
That the CAWSCC consider adding verbiage to their guidelines that would suggest that the subsequent convention hosts refrain from distributing promotional items (i.e. newsletters, t-shirts, pre-convention items, memorabilia) prior to the start of the current year’s convention.
NO ACTION TAKEN. This is described in Fundraising Chairperson duties Note #1; newsletters are addressed under Advance Information Chair duties, page 8.
- Referral #6490 Changes to Guidelines
We were told by our trustee that in the spirit of cooperation we should honor the changes made to the guidelines from the present conference. But how do we know what they are?
I suggest the secretary of the committee emails all of the passed motions to the host city chair. As soon as possible.
NO ACTION TAKEN: See Chairperson Duties, Item #4.
- Referral #6699 Convention Budgets
Please liase with finance to clarify the need for convention budgets to be approved in host city currency.
If budgets are approved in $$ and the currency fluctuates that could leave a shortfall that may prove problematic for the host city.
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NO ACTION TAKEN: This same issue has been referred to Finance/WSOB. The Convention Committee defer to the expertise of these 2 Conference Committees.
- Referral #6634 Convention Planning
Have a bi-annual convention. Take the leap of faith and consider beginning in 2014 having a WSC every 2 years. It allows more time for planning, fundraising, organization and puts less burden on the fellowship. I believe the convention will become more attractive and “special” and therefore more attendance ultimately financially more affective and successful.
NO ACTION TAKEN: In order to uphold the WSCCC’s Statement of Purpose to financially support the WSO, and after further discussion of this referral with the WSO Director of Operations, this referral is not financially feasible at this time.
- Referral #6495 Archive Chairperson
The description of duties is not very informative. Item #4 is unpractical and expensive. (MOTION MADE)
We were told to keep 2 items of all memorabilia but does not state that anywhere.
NO ACTION TAKEN on 2nd item; see bullet 16 under Memorabilia Chair
- Referral #6459 Convention Bids
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The convention bids as presented at conference are generic tourist board slide shows. They seem to have no information pertaining to the convention itself.
Please would the convention committee provide guidance for the detail of information to be presented. Costs/Revenues, etc. These are in the bid documents but are not presented. The slideshows are everything but the convention.
NO ACTION TAKEN: The convention presentations/slideshows are meant to promote enthusiasm for the up and coming CAWS Convention. Supporting information (e.g. proposed budgets) can be found in the Bid Document which is passed out to the delegates and members attending the CAWS Conference.
NEW COMMITTEE STRUCTURE AS OF THIS CONFERENCE
Chair Mike Higgins
Vice-Chair Gary Parker
CoSecretary Kathy Jo Rangno
CoSecretary Jeanne Williams
CLOSING COMMENTS
Statement of Purpose
The purpose of the World Service Convention is to promote enthusiasm and unity within the fellowship of Cocaine Anonymous and financially support World Services’ effort to carry the message to the addict that still suffers.
WE would the UK Area to come up at this time and talk about 2012.
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WE would like the Arizona Area to come up and talk about WE.
WE would like to thank the World Service Conference and the membership of Cocaine Anonymous for their continued support of our annual World Service Convention – WE are all here to help!!
Respectfully Submitted:
Rob Wellhauser
Kevin Murphy: any questions for the Convention committee and/or City Committee?
Tom Phelan: 2011 Convention Committee – is it possible to register right now?
Michael Higgins: Absolutely. The WSO has set it up.
Tom Phelan: 2012 Committee – what are the room rates for the convention and what does it include?
Russell Sedman: 4 nights, bed, breakfast, themed dinner and banquet for Saturday for $400. We will also be doing one, two, three night packages around the same rate. $70-$75 bed and breakfast.
Cynthia Cronkhite: You now changed the word “logo” to “artwork”, could you explain why? Should we not be using at local level?
Randy Groen: when logos are copyrighted, like the CA logo, when we approve artwork, there was verbiage that assumed that was also a logo and it wasn’t. We would like to encourage everyone from getting away from using the word logo. Michael Higgins: Thank you Rob – for everything you did for us!!!!!
Kevin Murphy: seeing no more questions for the Convention Committee. Thank you very much for your year-round work. Next up is Finance.
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