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Jahi Boseda TEC report
Thank the Committee for their hard work. Announced the new trustee- elects.
World Service Office Trustee Elect Elizabeth Saldebar
South West Regional Trustee Elect – Jay Finesilver’
Midwest Regional Trustee Elect- Tony Drake
Pacific South Regional Trustee Elect-Ken Cross
World Service Office Board Report
INTRODUCTION:
On behalf of the entire Board and staff of the World Services Office, I want to thank the Conference for all of the work they have done for CAWS. Over the past few days, seeing so many recovering addicts do the work of the Conference has been nothing less than inspiring. As expected, our board members have all been here during the Conference, participating and helping out in all of the different committees. I want to thank our Office Director and her staff for being here throughout the conference. Their efforts have especially helped the WSO do its job.
Thankfully, we were able to process and discuss all of the referrals sent to us during our meeting this morning. Following is a report of how the referrals were handled.
REFERRALS THAT RESULTED IN MOTIONS: None.
OTHER MOTIONS:
- Motion that when the draft of the new storybook is submitted, that the exception be made to the 12 Point Process that the “story” section not be published in the 10th Point, and the Literature, Chips and Formats Committee have the responsibility of the choice of stories with Trustee approval.
Second
Bob Campbell- Speaks in favor of the motion
Motion Passes unanimously
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REFERRALS OR ITEMS TABLED UNTIL NEXT YEAR AND ITEMS THE WSO BOARD WILL CONTINUE WORKING ON THROUGH THE YEAR:
#3514 – Create a 2-year budget – We are presently working on this.
#3686 – Have Spanish translation of “Reaching Out” accepted for use in Spanish speaking meetings – After ensuring accurate translation, this piece will be inserted in the suggested Spanish meeting format.
#2857 – Public Information Committee should biannually update the “Fact File” – We agree and have decided that the PI Committee will be working closely with the office to update as needed.
#3126 – Make templates available for Areas to use to create websites – Alberta’s systems analyst will contact WSO Webservant.
#3145 – Design and make available for purchase a very fancy chip – Already being reviewed by WSO.
#3681 – Print Hope, Faith and Courage in large print – Since we have come of age, we agree. We will try to implement as soon as reasonable.
#3627 – Cassette tape on pamphlets for H&I work – We wholeheartedly agree and will implement as soon as possible.
REFERRALS OR ITEMS REFERRED TO OTHER COMMITTEES OR BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
#3468 – New design for CAWS Contribution envelope – Referred to Finance Committee.
#2870 – Pay Trustees’ expenses in a more timely manner – Referred to Trustees.
#3593 – Inclusion of WSOB Trustee on CAWSO Board list – Refer to Structure and Bylaws Committee referencing page 5.1 of the World Service Manual.
REFERRALS THAT DID NOT RESULT IN MOTIONS:
#3166 – Investigate possibility of hiring a paid professional treasurer for the WSO – We intend to add a paid bookkeeping professional. This should immediately improve the quality of the financial accounting of the WSO in response to the needs of the WSBT. Consequently, we do not presently believe it necessary to have a paid professional treasurer.
#3550 – Change Starter Kit distribution procedure to have new group pick it up from local Area/District meeting – After much discussion, we as a Board believe that the existing process cannot be improved at this time.
#3663 – Develop and distribute flyers to Regions, Areas and Districts to attract donations for WSO – We are informed that the Finance and Literature, Chips and Formats Committees are both presently working on flyers/literature pieces with this information in mind.
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#3000 – Forward inquiries sent to pubinfo@ca.org to current Public Information Chair – This is current policy.
#2785 – Look at what other fellowships do to produce literature – This request is not within the scope of what WSO does.
NEW WSO BOARD STRUCTURE AS OF THIS CONFERENCE:
Chair – Bob Campbell
Vice-Chair – Mark Keaser
Secretary – Judy Weissman
Treasurer – John “Oliver” Van Horn
Director 1 – Mike Gallagher
Director 2 – Earl Henderson
World Service Office Trustee – Elizabeth Saldebar
World Service Trustee – John Bodkin
Archives – Jay Statland
Director of Operations – Patty Flanagan
Webservant – Jon Fish
CLOSING COMMENTS:
If your referral is not listed above, it is only because somehow it did not make it into our meeting here at the Conference. Do not hesitate to stop any of us if you have questions or a problem, especially if you have a problem. As always, we are here to be of service to the fellowship and want to help in any way possible.
Any Questions? None