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****** SATURDAY MORNING AUGUST 13th 8:00 AM ******
Lucy S., Conference Chairperson, opened Saturday morning’s session with The Serenity Prayer.
Fred K. read “How It Works”.
Michael D. read The Twelve Traditions.
The Chairperson took ROLL CALL using the seating chart.
| NAME | AREA/TITLE | VOTES |
| Sandy P. | San Francisco | 2 |
| Mary T. | Monterey | 1 |
| Ken M. | San Francisco | 1 |
| Wayne G. | Oakland | 2 |
| Tom D. | Orange County | 1 |
| Bill M. | Orange County | 1 |
| Carla I . | Orange County | 1 |
| Bill W. | Orange County | 1 |
| Bob C . | WSO Treasurer | 1 |
| Steve P . | WSO Vice Chair | 1 |
| Tony C. | WSO Director | 1 |
| Helene H. | WSO Chairperson | 1 |
| Lauri G. | Pug et Sound | 4 |
| Burt R. | New York City | 4 |
| Pier M. | Atlanta GA | 3 |
| Jennifer J. | Houston TX | 2 |
| Brian N. | San Gabriel Valley | 3 |
| Greg D. | Trustee | 1 |
| H. Lee S. | Trustee | 1 |
| Fenn P. | Trustee | 1 |
| Bob L . | Trus tee | 1 |
| Reggie L. | Trustee | 1 |
| Jennifer R. | Trustee | 1 |
| Ray G. | Trustee | 1 |
| Jack P. | Trustee | 1 |
| Chip M. | Connecticut | 4 |
| Lisa D. | Riverside | 2 |
| Mark A. | San Diego | 3 |
| Robert F. | Montreal Canada | 3 |
| Donald Y. | Colorado | 2 |
| Kelly L. | Portland OR | 2 |
| Michael D. | Tucson AZ | 1 |
| Fred K. | Phoenix AZ | 1 |
| Darci W. | Scottsdale AZ | 1 |
| Mark P. | Phoenix AZ | 1 |
| Jim K. | Santa Fe NM | 1 |
| Eric W. | Houston TX | 1 |
| Gradie P. | Chicago IL | 1 |
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ROLL CALL (Continued)
NAME | AREA/TITLE | VOTES
Sam D. | Chicago IL | 1
Debbie B. | Chicago IL | 1
Craig H. | Chicago IL | 1
Phil C. | Utah | 1
Happy Howard | South Central Los Angeles | 3
Wayne L. | Redondo Beach | 1
Laurie G. | Milwaukee WI | 1
Claire M. | Chicago IL | 1
Daniel H. | Milwaukee WI | 1
Julie K. | San Fernando Valley | 1
Chris P. | TulsaOK | 1
Mark L. | Los Angeles | 1
Carla A. | Los Angeles | 1
Gerald B. | Virginia | 1
Adam F. | Chicago IL | 1
Lee B. | Chicago IL | 1
Hal K. | Houston TX | 1
John C. | Marin County | 1
Richard S. | Sonoma County | 1
Norm B. | Toledo OH | 1
Andy K. | Toledo OH | 1
Tina G. | West Los Angeles | 1
Mike P. | San Jose | 1
Lee A. | San Fernando Valley | 1
Dawn M. | San Fernando Valley | 1
Meredith A. | San Gabriel Valley | 1
Essie P. | San Gabriel Valley | 1
New Delegates, Tina G. (West Los Angeles), Carl R. (San Fernando Valley), Jeff K. (Long Beach) and Bill Z. (San Diego) introduced themselves to the Conference. Each has 1 vote.
The Chairperson lead The Lord’s Prayer and adjourned the morning session.
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****** SATURDAY AFTERNOON AUGUST 13th 1:15 PM ******
Lucy S., Conference Chairperson, opened Saturday afternoon’s session with The Serenity Prayer.
Ken M. read “How It Works”.
Kelly L. read The Twelve Traditions.
The Chairperson took ROLL CALL using the seating chart.
| NAME | AREA/TITLE | VOTES |
| Sandy P. | San Francisco | 2 |
| Mary T. | Monterey | 1 |
| Ken M. | San Francisco | 1 |
| Wayne G. | Oakland | 2 |
| T on D. | Orange County | 1 |
| Carla I. | Orange County | 1 |
| Bill W. | Orange County | 1 |
| Bob C. | WSO Treasurer | 1 |
| Steve P. | WSO Vice Chair | 1 |
| T ony C. | WSO Director | 1 |
| Helene H. | WSO Chairperson | 1 |
| L aur i G. | Puget Sound | 4 |
| Burt R. | New York City | 4 |
| Pier M. | Atlanta GA | 3 |
| Jennifer J. | Houston TX | 2 |
| Brian N. | San Gabriel Valley | 3 |
| Mark A. | San Diego | 3 |
| Robert F. | Montreal Canada | 3 |
| Dona Id Y. | Colorado | 2 |
| Kelly L. | Portland OR | 2 |
| Michael D. | Tucson AZ | 1 |
| Fred K. | Phoenix AZ | 1 |
| Dar c i W. | Scottsdale AZ | 1 |
| Mark P. | Phoenix AZ | 1 |
| Lisa D. | Riverside | 2 |
| Chip M. | Connecticut | 4 |
| Jack P. | Trustee | 1 |
| Ray G. | Trustee | 1 |
| Jennifer R. | Trustee | 1 |
| Reggie L. | Trustee | 1 |
| Bob L . | Trustee | 1 |
| F en n P . | Trustee | 1 |
| H. Lee S. | Trustee | 1 |
| Greg D. | Trustee | 1 |
| Jim K. | Santa Fe NM | 1 |
| Eric W. | Houston TX | 1 |
| Gra d i e P. | Chicago IL | 1 |
| Sam D. | Chicago IL | 1 |
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ROLL CALL (Continued)
NAME | AREA/TITLE | VOTES
Debbie B. | Chicago IL | 1
Craig H. | Chicago IL | 1
Phil C. | Utah | 1
Happy Howard | South Central Los Angeles | 3
Wayne L. | Redondo Beach | 1
Laurie G. | Milwaukee WI | 1
Claire M. | Chicago IL | 1
Daniel H. | Milwaukee WI | 1
Carl R. | San Fernando Valley | 1
Julie K. | San Fernando Valley | 1
Jeff K. | Long Beach | 1
Chris P. | Tulsa OK | 1
Mark L. | Los Angeles | 1
Carla A. | Los Angeles | 1
Gerald B. | Virginia | 1
Adam F. | Chicago IL | 1
Lee B. | Chicago IL | 1
Bill Z. | San Diego | 1
Hal K. | Houston TX | 1
John C. | Marin County | 1
Richard S. Sonoma County | 1
Norm B. | Toledo OH | 1
Andy K. | Toledo OH | 1
Tina G. | West Los Angeles | 1
Mike P. | SanJose | 1
Lee A. | San Fernando Valley | 1
Dawn M. | San Fernando Valley | 1
Meredith A. | San Gabriel Valley | 1
Essie P. | San Gabriel Valley | 1
Zachary H. | Los Angeles | 1
The Chairperson established the quorum at 92 votes (2/3rds = 62)
Susie S., Editor of The Connection, gave a report for the Connection and requested support from the fellowship in the form of articles and subscriptions.
Fenn P., began the Conference Committee’s report by reading the proposed Standing Rules for the C.A. WSC.
Burt R.’s amendment, “To change the 120 day requirement to 60 days in sections 5A, 5B and 6 of the proposed Standing Rules”, failed.
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Fenn P. accepted 5 amendments to the Standing Rules.
1. (SR#4) Change”particular day” to “particular session”.
2. (SR#8) Delete”Delegates”and the parenthesis from”votes”.
3. (SR#14) Change”Two years”to “Three years”.
4. (SR#3) Change”participant” to “voting member”.
5. (SR #14 Item F) Change “Delegate” to “voting member”.
Fenn P.’s motion to ACCEPT THE STANDING RULES OF THE C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE WITH AMENDMENTS (5) passed.
Fenn P. read “Suggested Delegate Responsibilities” and accepted an amendment to change “intelligently” to “knowledgeably”.
Fenn P.’s motion to ACCEPT “SUGGESTED DELEGATE RESPONSIBILITIES” WITH AMENDMENT passed.
Fenn P. explained the proposed WSC Delegate Credential Registration form and accepted several friendly amendments.
Fenn P.’s motion to ACCEPT THE WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE DELEGATE CREDENTIAL REGISTRATION FORM AS AMENDED passed.
Sandy P. moved to Reconsider the previous motion.
Bob L. moved to Table the Motion to Reconsider.
The Chairperson declared a brief recess.
The Parliamentarian, asked to identify the source of an apparent 90 day rule precedent, discovered that some of the Delegates had a preliminary working version of the Conference Charter, which had never been accepted, which contained a reference to a 90 day rule. The preliminary working version was amended to 120 days and was passed by the Conference on November 15, 1987. The judgement was that there was no conflict between the Conference Charter and the WSC Delegate Credential Registration just passed.
Lee A.’s motion to CHANGE “COCAINE ANONYMOUS” TO “C.A.” ON THE WSC DELEGATE CREDENTIAL REGISTRATION passed.
Fenn P.’s motion to ACCEPT THE C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE PROXY AS AMENDED passed.
Fenn P.’s motion to THAT THE NEXT C.A. WORLD SERVICE BUSINESS CONFERENCE BE HELD FROM WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16 UNTIL SUNDAY, AUGUST 20,1989 passed.
Sandy P. began the Finance Committee Report.
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After Sandy P. moved that the Literature Committee be assigned to bring to the next Conference guidelines for a C.A. Recovery Text, the Parliamentarian ruled her motion was out of order.
Jack P.’s motion to APPEAL THE PARLIAMENTARIAN’S RULING passed.
Sandy P. withdrew her Literature Committee motion and moved “That the Conference accept the 70/30 Plan with 4 changes.”
During the discussion, several friendly amendments were accepted. Concern was expressed:
- That the Literature Committee was not consulted.
- About which of the 3 proposed covers would be used.
- Whether the document was Literature Committee material.
The Parliamentarian ruled that the introduction of the 70/30 Plan by the Finance Committee was in order.
After a “Motion To End Debate” failed, Sandy P. withdrew the motion and asked that any suggestions or amendments to the 70/30 Plan be submitted in writing and promised that the Finance Committee would reintroduce the 70/30 Plan later.
The Parliamentarian, asked to rule whether the 70/30 Plan should have to go through the Literature Committee, made a distinction between Service Literature and Recovery Literature. Recovery Literature includes anything of a recovery nature that might be given to addicts on a meeting table or in hospitals or institutions and is the jurisdiction of the Literature Committee. Service Literature deals with the organization, financing and running of the World Service Conference.
After a recess to allow the Parliamentarian and the Trustees to consider the issue, the Parliamentarian announced that it was Trustee’s decision that the so-called 70/30 plan would be permitted to be brought up under the Finance Committee without review by the Literature Committee.
Mark L.’s motion that, “Areas which already reprint C.A. WSO Literature, including but not limited to, Tools of Recovery, Choosing A Sponsor, To The Newcomer, The First 30 Days and A Power Greater Than Ourselves, donate to the WSO no less than 10 cents for each piece printed”, was tabled.
The Chairperson lead The Serenity Prayer and adjourned the afternoon session at 5:30 PM.
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****** SATURDAY EVENING AUGUST 13th 7:00 PM ******
The Chairperson took R0LL CALL using the seating chart.
| NAME | AREA/TITLE | VOTES |
| Sandy P. | San Francisco | 2 |
| Mary T. | Monterey | 1 |
| Ken M. | San Francisco | 1 |
| Wayne G. | Oakland | 2 |
| Tom D. | Orange County | 1 |
| Bill M. | Orange County | 1 |
| Carla I. | Orange County | 1 |
| Bill W. | Orange County | 1 |
| Bob C . | WSO Treasurer | 1 |
| Steve P. | WSO Vice Chair | 1 |
| Tony C. | WS 0 Director | 1 |
| Helene H. | WSO Chairperson | 1 |
| L a ur i G . | Puget Sound | 4 |
| Burt R. | New York City | 4 |
| Pier M. | Atlanta GA | 3 |
| Jennifer J. | Houston TX | 2 |
| Brian N. | San Gabriel Valley | 3 |
| Greg D. | Trus tee | 1 |
| H. Lee S. | Trustee | 1 |
| F en n P. | Trustee | 1 |
| Bob L . | Trustee | 1 |
| Reggie L. | Trustee | 1 |
| Jenni fer R. | Trustee | 1 |
| Ray G. | Trustee | 1 |
| Jack P. | Trustee | 1 |
| Lisa D. | Riverside | 2 |
| Mark A. | San Diego | 3 |
| Rober t F. | Mon treal Canada | 3 |
| Dona Id Y• | Colorado | 2 |
| Kelly L. | Portland OR | 2 |
| Michael D. | Tucson AZ | 1 |
| Fred K. | Phoenix AZ | 1 |
| Dar c i W. | Scottsdale AZ | 1 |
| Mark P. | Phoenix AZ | 1 |
| Jim K. | Santa Fe NM | 1 |
| Eric W. | Hous ton TX | 1 |
| Gra d i e P. | Chi cago IL | 1 |
| Sam D. | Chicago IL | 1 |
| Deb bie B . | Chicago IL | 1 |
| Craig H. | Chicago IL | 1 |
| Phil C. | Utah | 1 |
| Happy Howard | South Central Los Angeles | 3 |
| Wayne L. | Redondo Beach | 1 |
| Laurie G. | Milwaukee WI | 1 |
| Claire M. | Chicago IL | 1 |
| Daniel H. | Milwaukee WI | 1 |
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| ROLL CALL | (Continued) | |
| NAME | AREA/TITLE | VOTES |
| Carl R. | San Fernando Valley | 1 |
| Julie K. | San Fernando Valley | 1 |
| Jeff K. | Long Beach | 1 |
| Chris P. | Tulsa OK | 1 |
| Mitch R. | Los Angeles | 1 |
| Mark L. | Los Angeles | 1 |
| Carla A. | Los Ang e1e s | 1 |
| Gerald B . | Virginia | 1 |
| Adam F. | Chicago IL | 1 |
| Lee B . | Chi cago IL | 1 |
| Bill Z. | San Diego | 1 |
| Hal K. | Houston TX | 1 |
| John C. | Marin County | 1 |
| Richard S. | Sonoma County | 1 |
| Norm B. | Toledo OH | 1 |
| Andy K. | Toledo OH | 1 |
| Tina G. | West Los Angeles | 1 |
| Mike P. | San Jose | 1 |
| Lee A. | San Fernando Valley | 1 |
| Dawn M. | San Fernando Valley | 1 |
| Meredith A. | San Gabriel Valley | 1 |
| Essie P. | San Gabriel Valley | 1 |
| Zachary H. | Los Angeles | 1 |
Hal K. gave the Public Information Committee Report which included an explanation of the function of the 5 PI Subcommittees. The 9 Conference-approved radio Public Service Announcements (PSA’s) and 4 Conference-approved video PSA’s were played and are available to Areas through the WSO.
Hal K.’s motion to ACCEPT THE PI PRESS PACKET WHICH INCLUDES A SAMPLE INTRODUCTION LETTER, ANONYMITY LETTER, PROTECTION OF ANONYMITY STATEMENT, FACT FILE, “TO THE NEWCOMER”, “THE FIRST 30 DAYS”, A LOCAL MEETING SCHEDULE, A NEWSGRAM AND A COPY OF CONNECTION passed.
The PI Committee’s motion to ACCEPT THE WORDS AND PICTURES AS THE ARTWORK PRESENTED, AS A PSA FOR USE ON BILLBOARDS ONLY passed.
Hal K.’s motion to ACCEPT THE STORYBOARDS FOR THE PROPOSED VIDEO PSA ENTITLED, “COCAINE SHATTERS LIVES” passed.
Hal K.’s motion to ACCEPT THE PSA ENTITLED, “FALLING DOWN” passed.
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Bob L.’s motion to ACCEPT THE C.A. WORLD SERVICE SUGGESTED DESCRIPTION OF AN AREA AND AREA SERVICE COMMITTEE WITH SEVERAL AMENDMENTS passed.
A motion to RECONSIDER THE PREVIOUS MOTION passed.
Bob L. accepted an amendment to delete “all” from Page 1 paragraph 2.
Eric W.’s motion to “Change line d (Vice Chair) to two years continuous sobriety and line c to one year active service in C.A.” failed.
A motion to ACCEPT THE C.A. WORLD SERVICE SUGGESTED DESCRIPTION OF AN AREA AND AREA SERVICE COMMITTEE WITH SEVERAL AMENDMENTS passed.
After a brief recess, a MOTION TO CONTINUE UNTIL 11PM passed.
Bob L. read the “C.A. World Service Suggested Description of a District”, made several corrections, accepted a friendly amendment and a MOTION TO ACCEPT THIS PIECE AS AMENDED passed.
Bob. L.’s motion, which was eventually modified to THE WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE ACCEPT THE AREAS AS ESTABLISHED 8-13-1988. AS NEW AREAS ARE CREATED, THEY MUST BE APPROVED BY THE WSC AS THE NEED ARISES passed.
Kelly L. made a motion that was modified to, “Delegates be reapportioned as 1 Delegate per 20 meetings and/or fraction thereof, effective 8-13-88.
Eric W.’s motion to “Amend the date to 8-22-89” failed.
Kelly’s motion DELEGATES BE APPORTIONED AS ONE DELEGATE PER 20 MEETINGS AND/OR FRACTION THEREOF, EFFECTIVE 8-13-88 passed by a vote of 65 -19 with 2 abstentions.
Tom D. Moved To Reconsider.
Mitch R.’s motion to OBJECT TO THE CONSIDERATION OF THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER passed.
Bob L.’s motion to ACCEPT THE REGIONAL BORDERS AS THEY ARE DRAWN ON THE MAP (See Map A) AT THIS CONFERENCE passed.
Map A Explanation PDF
Map A PDF
Bob L.’s motion to ACCEPT THE C.A. SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO THE SERVICE STRUCTURE WITH AMENDMENTS passed.
A motion to RECESS BRIEFLY AND THEN RECONVENE UNTIL MIDNIGHT passed.
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After the Parliamentarian explained that the “Object to Consideration” was out of order because it may only apply to Main Motions, the Chairperson recognized Tom D. who moved to, “Reconsider the Delegate Apportionment Motion.”
A vote on the Motion to Reconsider showed 39 in favor and 38 against.
Regrettably, a call for a recount was allowed and the recount totals were 40 in favor and 42 against.
In the ensuing chaos, the Chairperson ruled that a second recount would be taken and the best 2 out of 3 would be accepted. The second recount showed 39 in favor and 42 against. The motion to Reconsider failed.
As requested by the Chairperson, the Parliamentarian explained that disorder recently experienced was the result of two errors made by the Parliamentarian:
1. Allowing the “Object to Consideration” motion to apply to a Motion to Reconsider.
2. Permitting a recount of votes. Since all votes are counted by 3 people, whose totals must agree the results are declared, IN THE FUTURE THERE WILL BE NO RECOUNTS.
Carla A. made a motion to “Repeal the Delegate Reapportionment motion” and after discussion was allowed to withdraw her motion.
Kelly L.’s motion to CHANGE THE C.A. WORLD SERVICE TEMPORARY WORKING GUIDE TO THE SERVICE STRUCTURE TO AGREE WITH THE CONFERENCE CHARTER passed.
Adam F.’s motion to ACCEPT THE “STATEMENT OF POLICY”, REGARDING WHO CAN USE THE COCAINE ANONYMOUS NAME, AND SEVERAL AMENDMENTS passed.
Don Y.’s motion to RECONVENE AT 8 AM SUNDAY INSTEAD OF 9 AM passed.
After The Serenity Prayer, the Chairperson adjourned at 12:05 AM.