****** SATURDAY MORNING AUGUST 19TH 9:45 AM ******
The Chairperson opened with The Serenity Prayer and Chris P. read The Twelve Traditions.
Debbie B. took Roll Call and a vote total of 96 was established.
Steve B. discussed the history of the “so-called” 90 day rule for the disemminatIon of proposed Conference literature prior to the Conference, that this is now a 60 day Conference Committee Standing Rule and addressed the 30 day rule for WSC Financial Statements.
Craig H.’s motion, which was modified to, THE CURRENT QUARTERLY FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF THE CA WSO BE DISTRIBUTED TO DELEGATES AT LEAST 30 DAYS PRIOR TO THE CONFERENCE passed. (Standing Rule #17)
Kelly L.’s motion to TEMPORARILY APPROVE THE DRAFT OF THE CA WS MANUAL passed.
After Kelly L.’s motion, to Accept the “Definition of Cocaine Anonymous”, received substantial discussion, he was allowed to withdraw the motion.
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Kelly L.’s notion to accept itens 2-13, on a page handed out to the Conference, as corrections to the World Service Manual was amended, discussed, corrected and then withdrawn.
Bob L. presented 2 pieces for Conference approval, “The Suggested Description of a Region and Regional Service Assembly” and a page which included Processes for Replacing Trustees.
Bob L.’s motion to ACCEPT THE “SUGGESTED REGIONAL, WORLD SERVICE AND NON-ADDICT TRUSTEE NOMINATION PROCESS AND SUGGESTED TRUSTEE-AT-LARGE NOMINATION PROCESS” passed. (Appendix F)
Bob L.’S notion to ACCEPT CORRECTIONS TO THE VERSIONS OF “PROCESS OF REPLACEMENT OF TRUSTEE-AT-LARGE” AND “PROCESS OF REPLACEMENT OF REGIONAL, WORLD SERVICE AND NON-ADDICT TRUSTEE” IN THE TWGTTSS passed. (Appendix F)
The structure and Bylaws committee’s motion to ACCEPT INTO THE TWGTTSS A PIECE ENTITLED, “SUBJECT: BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AREA ADVISORY COMMITTEES, ADVISORY BOARDS AND/OR STEERING COMMITTEES” passed. (Appendix F)
The Structure and Bylaws Committee’s motion to ACCEPT ITEMS 2-10, 12 AND 13 AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
1) APPEND “/AREA” TO “PASSES ON CONTRIBUTIONS TO WSO AND DISTRICT” UNDER GROUP TREASURER ITEM 6;
2) ADD THE PHRASE, “MAY BE OF USE TO DISTRICT/AREA” UNDERNEATH “SUMMARY OF MOTIONS”;
3) INCLUDE CHANGES NECESSARY TO CORRECT MISSPELLED WORDS AND TO CONFORM TO EXISTING CONFERENCE APPROVED LITERATURE;
4) DELETE THE 2ND PARAGRAPH DEALING WITH COMMITTEE MAKEUP FROM THE PAGE, “DESCRIPTION OF A FINANCE COMMITTEE”;
5) ADD “AREA” TO “PURPOSE OF AN FINANCE COMMITTEE” was passed. (Appendix F)
The Chairperson lead the Lord’s Prayer and the Conference adjourned for Luncheon on the Terrace.
****** SATURDAY AFTERNOON AUGUST 19TH 1:30 PM ******
The Chairperson closed the session with The Serenity Prayer.
THE STRUCTURE AND BYLAWS COMMITTEE BUDGET OF $1750 ($500 – TELEPHONE, $450 – SUPPLIES, $800 – TRAVEL) was approved.
Meredith A.’s motion to TEMPORARILY APPROVE THE DRAFT OF THE C.A. HOSPITALS AND INSTITUTIONS STARTER KITS, AS PRESENTED TO THE WSC WITH 2 AMENDMENTS, 1) DELETE A.A. BEFORE THE 12 STEPS OF RECOVERY IN THE MEETING FORMATS, AND 2) DELETE PAGE 11 passed. (Appendix G)
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Carla I. (PI) asked members of the Conference to change “dost* to “does not” In the piece, “Growing In Numbers”.
Carla I, addressed some items referred to the PI Committee: Remote/Isolated Members Group (Loner’s Letter), the crack issue, a workbook/service manual for local PI committees, an outreach pamphlet/fIyer for the deaf and discussed complaints regarding the video PSA, “Falling Down”.
The PI Committee’s motion to ACCEPT THE VIDEO PSA “SHATTERED LIVES” passed. Tom B. explained that a very similar video is being used by Charter Hospital in Los Angeles. The Legal Committee will look into copyright Infringement.
A motion to approve the video, “No Strings Attached”, produced by the C.A. fellowship in Toledo, Ohio, failed.
The PI Committee’s motion to ACCEPT THE REVISED C.A. PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE’S STATEMENT OF PURPOSE passed. (Appendix H)
The PI Committee’s motion to APPROVE THE AUDIO PSA, “NO STRINGS ATTACHED” passed.
The PI Committee’s motion to APPROVE THE AUDIO PSA, “THE NEW LIE” passed.
The PI Committee’s motion, amended to, THE WSO PI COMMITTEE TRANSLATE THE C.A. STARTER KIT INTO SPANISH passed.
A PI Committee motion APPROVE THE GUIDELINES FOR PRODUCTION OF A NEW PSA BY THE WSC PI COMMITTEE FOR PRESENTATION AT THE WSC AS FOLLOWS:
WRITTEN APPROVAL WILL BE OBTAINED FROM:
A. CONFERENCE PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE
B. TWO OR MORE TRUSTEES FOR THE FOLLOWING STEPS:
1. ORIGINAL CONCEPT
2. STORYBOARD
3. SELECTION OF PRODUCTION COMPANY BY SECURING RESUMES, SAMPLE PSA AND 3 BIDS
WITH FINAL APPROVAL FOR DISTRIBUTION BY THE WSC passed.
After substantial discussion on the proposed PI Committee budget, Carla I.’S motion TO DIVIDE THE BUDGET INTO $10,000 FOR A PSA AND REMAINDER FOR TELEPHONE/POSTAL/ETC. EXPENSES passed.
The motion to approve $10,000 for the production of a new PSA failed. The PI Committee’s motion to APPROVE $800 FOR PHONE AND POSTAL EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE 4 SUBCOMMITTEES OF THE PI COMMITTEE passed.
Fenn P. announced the schedule for the Trustee Candidate interviews, P. Clay explained about the Conference phone list and the Chairperson lead The Lord’s Prayer.
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The Chairperson began the evening session with The Serenity Prayer.
Mark A.’3 MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO CONSIDER A PI COMMITTEE BUDGET PROPOSAL passed.
Mark A.’s motion to APPROVE A $5,000 BUDGET FOR PRODUCTION OF A NEW VIDBO PSA FOR THE NEXT YEAR passed.
After a few unsuccessful amendment attempts, the Convention Committee motion to ACCEPT THE REVISED WSC CONVENTION COMMITTEE STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AS,
“THE PURPOSE OF THE WSC CONVENTION COMMITTEE IS TO :
1) PROVIDE A WS CONVENTION FOR MEMBERS OF COCAINE ANONYMOUS;
2) SOLICT APPLICATIONS FOR FUTURE CONVENTIONS;
3) ASSIST THE HOST CITY AS RESOURCE FOR INFORMATION;
4) AND TO DEVELOP CONVENTION GUIDELINES AND POLICIES.
THE PURPOSE OF THE WORLD SERVICE CONVENTION IS TO PROMOTE ENTHUSIASM AND UNITY WITHIN THE FELLOWSHIP OF COCAINE ANOMYMOUS AND FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE WORLD SERVICES’ EFFORT TO CARRY THE MESSAGE.” passed.
The Convention Committee motion to ACCEPT THE WS CONVENTION COMMITTEE BUDGET AS FOLLOWS: $1100, DANCE-AROUND-THE-WORLD; $400, MAILING; $100, XEROX; AND $500, PHONE passed.
Darci B. announced the 1990 Phoenix World Service Convention details Friday through Sunday, May 25, 26 and 27 at the Arizona Blltmore.
Darci B.’s motion to ACCEPT THE CONVENTION COMMITTEE BUDGET passed.
Roy S. presented Atlanta’s bid for the 1991 World Service Convention Jennifer J. presented Houston’s bid for the 1991 WS Convention.
Darryl S. presented So. California’s bid for the 91 WS Convention. Robert F. presented a “Bid For Visibility” from Montreal, Canada.
THE VOTE SELECTED SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AS THB HOST SITE FOR THE 1991 WORLD SERVICE CONVENTION.
Fenn p.’s motions to SUSPEND THE RULES AND TO CONTINUE UNTIL AT LEAST 11 PM both passed.
After a brief recess, Darci B.’s motion to adjourn and reconvene at 8 AM Sunday morning failed.
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The Literature Committee motion to accept “Tools Of Recovery” was discussed, amended and after a tie vote, the Chairperson voted against the motion and recommended that the Literature Committee review the piece.
Fenn P.’s motion to SUSPEND THE RULES TO CONTINUE TO MIDNIGHT passed.
The Literature Committee’s motion to Approve (with amendments) a piece entitled, “The First Thirty Days” was REFERRED TO COMMITTEE.
The Literature Committee’s motion to APPROVE “HIGHER POWER” AS READ TO THE CONFERENCE WITH AMENDMENTS passed.
A motion to Reconsider the Previous Motion failed.
The Literature Committee’s motion to ACCEPT THE PIECE ENTITLED “TIPS FOR STAYING CLEAN AND SOBER” passed.
The Literature Committee’s motion to CHANGE MEETING FORMATS TO READ, “IT IS A CUSTOM IN COCAINE ANONYMOUS TO READ AN ADAPTATION FROM THE BEGINNING OF CHAPTER 5 OF THE BIG BOOK OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, ENTITLED ‘HOW IT WORKS’ ” passed.
The Literature Committee’s motion to AMEND THE PARTICIPATION MEETING FORMATS TO CHANGE “SPEAKER” TO “LEADER” passed.
A motion to direct WSO to produce a black 18 month chip was tabled.
Fenn P.’s motion to SUSPEND THE RULES & RECONVENE AT 8:30 AM passed.
The Chairperson adjourned the session after The Lord’s Prayer.
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