OPENING REPORT
C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2021
CONVENTION REPORT
INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS:
The World Service Conference Convention Committee (WSCCC) has continued to work on referrals since the 2019 World Service Conference. We have continued to have our monthly calls and work on revisions to the WSCCC Guidelines.
COMMITTEE INTRODUCTIONS:
Chair – Nathan H.
Vice Chair – Shelby D.
Co-Secretary – Tammy L.
Co Secretary – Albina K.
Director of Conference and Conventions – Robert B.
Trustee – Sarah T.
Second Trustee – George M.
Members – Susan L. – CAWS 2022 Chair
Mike S. – CAWS 2023 Chair
Joost v. – CAWS 2024 Chair
Carl R.
Greg B.
Melissa D.
SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE BUSINESS:
The Convention Committee has met via zoom approximately 20 times since 2019 WSC. We communicate primarily through WhatsApp. The committee has created three sub committees: 1) Virtual Convention Guidelines 2) WSCCC Guidelines Revisions 3) Operational Guidelines Revisions. We have worked and completed three referrals which resulted in SR-14’s. The Convention Committee has elected Steering Committee officers for both the CAWS and the CAWS 2024 .
REFERRALS UPDATE
REFERRALS STILL IN COMMITTEE:
None
SUMMARY OF SR14 MATERIALS:
CONV 2020-1 From Robert B. of the Texas Area Service Gulf Coast Date 1/12/2020
Working on the 2020 CAWS Convention in Austin as the Treasurer; I have worked very closely with the Registration Committee. Per the current approved Convention Committee Guidelines, the Registration Committee falls under the Program Steering Chairperson. It seems to make more sense to me; with regards to how closely Registration works with the Treasurer, that the Registration Committee should fall under the Treasurer. We have made this change for the 2020 Convention and I would suggest that it be permanently moved in the Conference approved in the Convention Committee Guidelines.
Response: Motion to approve new language
Old language reads In the WSCCC Guidelines on Page 4 of the Suggested Organizational Structure Cocaine Anonymous World Service Convention Flow Chart Program Chair-Vice Chair-Workshops-Speaker-Marathons-Special Events-Entertainment-.Registration-Survey and Evaluation Coordinator.
In the WSCCC Guideline on Page 4 of the Suggested Organization Structure Cocaine Anonymous World Service Convention Flow Chart Treasurer-Vice Treasurer-Fundraising-Memorabilia-Archive-Printing/Design-Auction/
Drawing- Registration Chair
CONV 2021-1 David C. WSOB Date 8/30/2020
In order to make CAWS more accessible and less vulnerable to financial risk we suggest the words “events venue” are added to the WSCC guidelines bidding process page 41 bullet point 11. We believe this would give an alternative option to Areas bidding for the CAWS World Convention to hold the event at a less expensive and more inclusive venue in the best interest of CA both financially and spiritually. This would not replace the existing “hotel” option simply provide an additional choice. Should this proposal be acceptable, as has been indicated in discussions, with WSCC, we also suggest the WSCCC Guidelines are edited to reflect this change.
RESPONSE: MOTION to insert new language
To change the language of Page 41, Bullet Point 11 of the World Service Convention Committee Guidelines to read: Each Host City/Area/Region should obtain written bids from 3 different hotels/events venue in their Area. Hotel bids should be valid for at least 6 months following Host City selection.
CONV 2020-2 Joost v. Holland
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE (as stated on page 5 of the current World Service Convention Guidelines) The purpose of the World Service Convention is to promote enthusiasm and unity within the fellowship of Cocaine Anonymous and financially support World Service’s effort to carry the message to the addict that still suffers.
MOTION: Approve the Statement of Purpose to read as:
The purpose of the World Service Convention is to carry the message to the addict that still suffers and promote enthusiasm and unity within the fellowship of Cocaine Anonymous, and financially support World Service’s effort to carry the message to the addict that still suffers.
SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE MOTIONS TO BE MADE AT CONFERENCE OPENING REPORTS:
Please see attachments in the Secretary Only folder
REFERRALS THAT WERE FORWARDED TO OTHER COMMITTEES:
Response: None
CLOSED REFERRALS:
None
COMMITTEE STRUCTURE AT START OF THIS CONFERENCE:
|
Position |
Name |
|
Phone |
|
Chairperson |
Nathan H. |
nathanhonor@yahoo.com |
360-454-8687 |
|
Vice-Chairperson |
Shelby D. |
shelbydawndickenson@gmail.com |
360-420-5845 |
|
Co-Secretary |
Tammy L. |
lusktammy@yahoo.com |
512-909-1920 |
|
Co-Secretary |
Albina K. |
akowalko@yahoo.com |
718-885-7600 |
|
DOCOC |
Robert B. |
anirishbird@hotmail.com |
713-657-5187 |
|
Trustee |
Sarah T. |
ert@ca.org |
+447903 086171 |
|
Second Trustee |
George M. |
anrt@ca.org |
732-261-8314 |
|
CAWS 2022 |
Susan L. |
susan.calkins@gmail.com |
512-699-8002 |
|
CAWS 2023 |
Mike S. |
mikeseden@att.net |
770-337-9052 |
|
CAWS 2024 |
Joost v. |
joostvankoot@hotmail.com |
+31624659057 |
|
Members |
Greg B. |
mgbloem@live.nl |
+31648884168 |
|
Carl R. |
forserenity@yahoo.com |
314-602-7740 |
|
|
Melissa D. |
Mdones@ymail.com |
404-573-3196 |
CLOSING COMMENTS:
Please come join the Convention Committee where we get to work on the largest party of Cocaine Anonymous. We work closely together and practice unity within our fellowship. We meet via Zoom the 3rd Sunday of every month at 9am Pacific time. This is an opportunity you do not want to miss.
Respectfully Submitted:
Nathan Honor
Chair/Convention