Aug 30, 2024 – Structure & Bylaws Report (Part 1) – WS Conference – Day 2

Day 2 – August 30, 2024 – Morning Session Russell S. Opened the meeting at 9:03am

Candice I. Opened the meeting with the serenity prayer

Russell S. Please make sure all the phones are silent so as not to disrupt the meeting.

Roberta M. Read we can recover.

Russell S. Mic check

Larissa O. Read from a quiet peace

Russell S. Roll call will begin, Name, Service Position and # of Votes Russell S. Total of Votes 182 Quorum 121 Russell S. We are good to go 100%

Vickie R – Office hours 30 minutes prior and 30 minutes after. All is going good with the hotel, still no vaping anywhere in the hotel. Today and tomorrow, you will all have box lunches. Please show your badge to receive the lunch.

Russell S. – Anita L – S&B is up

Anita L. – Read the report

CONFERENCE REPORT

C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2024

STUCTURE AND BYLAWS COMMITTEE REPORT

INTRODUCTION AND COMMENTS:

This year was a year of some internal organizing. We were able to create an atmosphere of participation, trust, and respect for and toward all new members and those members who continue to support the committee.

Throughout the year we were tasked to address referrals that provoked thought and due diligence which allowed the committee to create conversations that enlarged everyone’s understanding and appreciation for the process in place.

We completed all approved changes to the World Service Manual from World Service Conference 2023. We were able to resolve all referrals received prior to the deadline. Every member came prepared and willing to participate and step up to take on all the tasks at hand.

I could not have asked for a better group to work with. I am forever grateful for the hard work and dedication each member put in month after month. I am excited and inspired to show up, prepared and present to address all the issues and concerns that are sent to the Structure and Bylaws Committee.

Thanks for allowing me to serve.

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COMMITTEE STRUCTURE AT CONFERENCE:

Name	Position	Email	Phone
Anita L	Chairperson	anita.l.lewis@gmail.com	713-363-4496
Steve C	Vice-Chairperson	stcroslin@gmail.com	714-330-0416
Lou B	Secretary	Louissinburns08@gmail.com	323-353-8707
Sydney P	Secretary	Syd.peterson1993@gmail.com	425-344-7730
Jesse G	Maps Chair	jgoldfinger112@gmail.com	547-770-8437
Vladimir T	Maps Vice Chair	Vst78ru@gmail.com	918-424-5250
Robert B	Second Trustee	wsot@ca.org	713-657-5187
Joni E	Lead Trustee	wst@ca.org	858-353-6898
Earl H	WSOB Chair	earlhenderson@att.net	818-207-1665
Michael C	Member	michaelhchiki@yahoo.com	778-886-6019
Johnny I	Member	Delegate1@ca-london.org	44-7780758861
Julian H	Member	julianh@midassolutions.co.uk	44-777-207-
			7570
Brad S	Member	silver.bradsilver@gmail.com	856-266-0520
Pilar R	Member	pilarruiztrade@gmail.com	520-358-2853
Robert H	Member	Robert.hanger2013@gmail.com	44-7720890799

SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE MOTIONS:

The committee conducted a conference call every month since the world conference in September 2022. Throughout the year, various subcommittees and referral-specific committees met to conduct the work needed to bring motions to the conference floor.

Referral number (in bold).

Tradition 11 Ballot count results

The ballot counts reflected ¾ in the affirmative

997 in the affirmative,
225 against and
44 abstentions

Motion: To change Tradition 11 “Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion; we need always maintain personal anonymity at the level of press, radio, television and films.”

To: “Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion; we need always maintain personal anonymity at the level of press, radio, television and films all public media”.

Referral 13114394 – Motion: To insert new language to Standing rule 20 pg. 57 WSM.

20 World Service Committee budgets submitted to the Conference floor for approval shall include their subcommittee budgets. Preliminary budgets shall be submitted by all World

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Service Committees, including the WSBT and the WSOB, under SR-14 requirements. It is understood that these preliminary budgets may change up to the final presentation at the WSC. Any revised final budget presented to the WSC Finance Committee at Conference will have all changes from the Preliminary Budget clearly identified and/or highlighted.

Referral 9989331 – Motion: To insert new language in the WSM on the following pages:

Page 21: ‘Group Description’ a new second paragraph
- “A Group or Online Group, ought to be aligned with only one (1) District or Area. Loner Groups ought to be registered with WSO. This avoids inaccurate DSR/Delegate counts and permitted Area votes at Conference.”
Page 26: ‘District Description’ beginning of second paragraph
- “A Group or Online Group, ought to be aligned with only one (1) District, avoiding inaccurate DSR counts for that particular District.”
Page 29: ‘Area Description’ a new last paragraph
- “Groups and/or Online Groups, ought to be aligned with only one (1) Area, avoiding inaccurate Delegate counts, and permitted Area votes at Conference.”
Page 36: Point No 1 Delegate counts and permitted Area votes. at the end of point 1.
- “Areas should ensure that Groups and /or online groups are aligned with only one (1) Area, avoiding inaccurate Delegate counts, and permitted Area votes at Conference.”

Referral 14043510 – Motion: To insert new language beginning on pg. 35 of WSM – World Service Conference Delegate:

3. Attend the World Service Conference (WSC) prepared, in order to be able to vote knowledgeably. Conference Delegates should be present during all voting times until the end of Conference. Every Conference Delegate, after their election, will notify the World Service Office (WSO) in order to be placed on the mailing list, gain access to relevant document storage folders, and to receive all Conference materials, which require several hours of study.

11. Delegates keep Alternate Delegates fully informed, including access to documents and processes on WSC participation requirements, so that the Alternate can replace the Delegate in an emergency.

12. Delegates shall help all newly elected WSC Delegates and Alternate Delegates from their Areas by passing on knowledge of WSC procedures including, but not exclusively, Credentialling, WSC Registration, access to document storage platform, referrals etc.

14. Delegates and Alternate Delegates should must ensure that they have been credentialed by their Area Chairperson, or an authorized individual, upon election, but no later than 30 days prior to the WSC, providing their full name, email address, phone number, and the number of votes they carry. If attending, Delegates must also ensure they are Registered a minimum of 30 days prior to

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WSC. Note: Alternate Delegates must also be Credentialed and, if attending, Registered online even if they are allocated no vote [0 vote] as this then permits them to accept a proxy vote should the situation arise.

1. Delegates and Alternate Delegates are to access the web-based document storage platform allowing them to review and familiarize themselves with all WSC materials, including Delegate Mailings.

Referral 12760953 – Motion: To make the following changes to pgs. 73 – 76 WSO Board Qualifications in the WSM.

Chairperson

1. Elected by vote of the World Service Board of Trustees (WSBT) from one of the existing Directors, excluding Paid Directors, World Service Office Trustee (WSOT) and World Service Trustee (WST).

3. Develops candidates for future openings of the World Service Office Board (WSOB) of Directors and forwards all qualifying service resumes to the Board of Trustees WSBT after a ratifying vote by the existing Board of Directors.

4. Directly responsible for supervising managing the office personnel; all tasks the office workers perform should be coordinated through the Chairperson with direct supervision by the Director of Operations and/or Office Manager.

5. Chairs the WSO board WSOB meetings.

6. Sets the Agenda for the Board WSOB Meetings.

Vice-Chairperson

2. Chairs WSOB board meeting when the chair is not present.

5. Responsible for administration of WSOB referral tracking.

6. In the event the WSOB Chair position becomes vacant, the Vice Chairperson will assume all Chair duties and responsibilities until the position is filled.

Secretary

1. Maintain records of all proceedings of the WSOB Board meetings (Minutes).

3. Make minutes and records available to CAWSO Board WSOB and WSBT. Make minutes available to Delegates via Delegate mailing.

5. Provide the Chairperson minutes of the previous Board WSOB meeting at least 2 days prior to the next scheduled meeting, in order that the Chairperson can prepare an Agenda.

Treasurer

1. Should Shall have prior Area or District, service committee Treasurer experience or and professional experience in the fields of finance and/or accounting.

3. Has prepared by outside firm of Certified Public Accountants annual financial statements for CAWSO Board WSOB and WSBT in time to be distributed at the World Service Conference. In addition, prepare any additional reports or explanations to describe noteworthy changes or trends in the financial condition of C.A. World Services.

Director-At-Large

2. Coordinates and supports the various WSO committees.

4. Willing to fulfill other WSOB positions as needed.

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Director of Conventions And Conferences

3. Provide ongoing contract administration of previously negotiated CAWS contracts for the upcoming CAWS conventions including, but not limited to, allocation of room nights to WSOB / WSTB WSBT / speakers / staff / host city members; review and approval of all bBanquet eEvent oOrders (BEOs) in conjunction with the Trustee Negotiating Committee (TNC) and WST; review all contracts to be executed after approval by the WSOB and related execution.

4. Sits on all active steering committees (as a non-voting member (fa)*) of all CAWS conventions in the planning stages.

5. Works closely with the respective hHotel lLiaison of the various CAWS conventions for planning interface, room assignments, review of final invoicing, daily charges and signoffs during the convention.

6. Works with the Conference Committee when needed to help obtain hotel bids for any and all cities which might want to host the conference, and then is the key contract negotiator with the members of the conference committee to finalize the contracts for review by the TNC.

7. Serves as an active member of both the wWorld sService cConference cConvention cCommittee and the World Service Conference Committee.

8. Works closely with the WSOB to craft revisions to the existing guidelines and manuals to allow for expanded and more robust regional programming and perhaps programming around the C.A. world hosted /sponsored by the WSO.

Director of Resources & Project Development

1. Duties/job description of the WSO Director of Resources & Project Development shall be determined and administered by the WSBT and the CAWSO Board WSOB Chair.

Director of Operations

1. .Duties/job description of the WSO Director of Operations shall be determined by the CAWSO Board WSOB and administered through the WSOB Chairperson

2. A current job description shall be maintained on file at the WSO

3. Sits on a committee of the WSC.

“It is suggested that all WSOB directors step down from, and refrain from participation as a World Service Conference Committee Chairperson, or in regional, area, and district commitments other than group level or H&I panel level.”

In the event the WSOB Chair and Vice-Chair positions are both vacant, the WSOT will assume all Chair duties and responsibilities. The WSOT Trustee shall not concurrently serve as Chairperson of the CAWSO Board WSOB except on a temporary basis, not to exceed 120 days. The WSOT Trustee shall not serve as the Chair or Vice-Chair of the WSBT in order to eliminate any possible conflict of interest.

Each CAWSO board member shall serve a two-year term and be ratified no less than once per year at a meeting by each of the CAWSO board and WSBT. Such ratification vote or votes can be called for by a two-thirds majority of members of either board. If a CAWSO board member is not ratified and does not resign at the request of the WSBT the WSBT may remove said CAWSO member by a two -thirds majority vote. The first term of each CAWSO Board member begins upon ratification by the WSBT and

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ends at the close of the third WSC. No member shall serve more than three consecutive terms. For the purposes of this paragraph the term “CAWSO Board member” is synonymous with “WSOB member” and shall not include paid Directors, nor the World Service Trustee. In the case of the World Service Office Trustee, when elected Trustee, the WSOT Trustee shall not serve more than four consecutive years on the WSBT and:

If less than two terms remain as a CAWSO Board WSOB member, the WSO WSOT Trustee term will not exceed the remaining years on the CAWSO Board WSOB or;
If more than two terms remain as a CAWSO Board WSOB member, the WSO WSOT Trustee term will not exceed the four-year WSBT limitation.

All actions regarding the CAWSO Board WSOB terms, nominations and elections shall be reflected in the CAWSO Board WSOB minutes.

The CAWSO Board WSOB as a whole shares responsibility for reviewing and publishing all WSO publications, i.e., the NewsGram, directories, etc.

The WSO and the CAWSO Board WSOB also have specific responsibilities with regard to Conference approved literature as set forth in the C.A. Pamphlet Approval Process, C.A. Pamphlet Publication Process, and C.A. Book Approval Process, all of which may be found in the WSC Literature, Chips, and Formats Committee Guidelines.

All WSOB Directors serve on the WSO Spending Committee. The Spending Committee guidelines are as follows:

The purpose of the Spending Committee is to research and approve all expenditures over $500.00.
Purchasing guidelines are:

a. A minimum of three independent bids per item over $500.00 shall be obtained.

b. A majority vote by the CAWSO Board WSOB is required for approval of expenditure and must be obtained after an informed discussion.

The CAWSO Board WSOB has authority during the CAWS fiscal year to authorize spending relative to a specific line item, money greater than authorized in the Conference approved budget, so long as:

The specific Committee, office, or Trustee total period budget is not exceeded; and
The total period CAWS budget is not exceeded with the following exception:
Spending on purchases of books, chips, literature, and merchandise when a line item’s sales have exceeded its budgeted amount. In no case shall the line item expense exceed a 10% increase.

The CAWSO Board WSOB has the authority to determine pricing of inventory items.

All actions regarding the CAWSO Board WSOB terms, nominations and elections shall be reflected in the CAWSO Board WSOB minutes.

The CAWSO Board WSOB as a whole shares responsibility for reviewing and publishing all WSO publications, i.e., the NewsGram, directories, etc.

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The CAWSO Board WSOB has the authority to determine pricing of inventory items.

6. Referral 14545020 – Motion: To insert and remove language on pg. 75 of the WSM Each CAWSO board member shall serve a two-year term and be ratified no less than once per year at a meeting by each of the CAWSO board and WSBT. Such ratification vote or votes can be called for by a two-thirds majority of members of either board at any other time during the year. In voting, if two-thirds of either Board does not ratify the entire slate of CAWSO Board members by secret ballot, then it goes to voting on the individual CAWSO Board members by secret ballot. If a CAWSO Board member does not receive two-thirds ratification by secret ballot voting, they are not ratified. If a CAWSO Board member is not ratified and does not resign at the request of the WSBT, the WSBT will compose a list of reasons for non-ratification and present that list to said CAWSO Board Member. Said CAWSO Board member(s) will then be given the right to appeal their non-ratification to the WSBT and address the documented reasons. The WSBT will hear the appeal(s) at the earliest opportunity and will vote again by secret ballot at the end of the appeal(s) process as to whether the CAWSO Board member should be removed from their position. If said CAWSO Board member(s) does not achieve a two-thirds vote for removal by secret ballot, they will remain as a member on the CAWSO Board. the WSBT may remove said CAWSO member by a two-thirds majority vote. The first term of each CAWSO Board member begins upon ratification by the WSBT and ends at the close of the third WSC. No member shall serve more than three consecutive terms. For the purposes of this paragraph the term “CAWSO Board member” shall not include paid Directors, no nor the World Service Trustee. In the case of the World Service Office Trustee, when elected Trustee, the WSO Trustee shall not serve more than four consecutive years on the WSBT and:

7. Referral 11511419 – Motion: To revise the organogram on page 13 of 2023 WSM to move the WSOB into the World Service box and center the WSBT to accurately reflect the service structure of our Fellowship. (See attachment 1).

8. Referral 12241130 – Motion: To make the following changes to Pg. 23 of the WSM under the Heading- Meeting Styles:

Email meetings – These are email based and run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Voice meetings – These are voice only, voice over internet protocol meetings and are similar in format to face to face meetings.

ONLINE MEETINGS: Any meeting where two or more members meet virtually, including but not limited to video platforms and voice chat.

9. Referral 14610832 – Motion: To change the following on pg. 22 Meeting Types

Open: Attended by C.A. members, their families, friends and other interested people parties. Non-C.A. members may attend but only as observers.

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10. Referral 12593163 – Motion: To modify the description of Director of Conventions and Conferences, Item 4 (WSM, Page 70) from:

“4. Sits on all active steering committees (as a non-voting member (fa)*) of all CAWS conventions in the planning stages.”

to:

“4. Sits on all CAWS convention steering committees as a voting member.”

REFERRALS THAT WERE FORWARDED TO OTHER COMMITTEES:

Referral 14603591 – Resolution Regarding Legal Travel Between Countries for WSBT Candidates Whereas: During the PNRC election of candidates for the slate of the World Service Board of Trustees (WSBT), the ability to cross the border between Canada and the US was raised as a consideration. Whereas: Upon reviewing the WSBT resume form, it was noted that questions about the ability to legally travel between countries are not included. Whereas: The requirement of being able to legally travel between different countries, if necessary for serving on the WSBT, is not explicitly addressed on the resume form. Whereas: The absence of this question on the resume may lead to debate and uncertainty regarding the necessity of legal travel between countries for WSBT candidates.

Therefore, be it resolved: That to clarify the requirement of legal travel between countries for WSBT candidates, the question regarding this ability should be added to the WSBT resume form. This addition will provide transparency and clarity to candidates and reduce debate surrounding this issue during elections.

Individual Submission – Wade G.

This is referral is not in the purview of Structure and Bylaws and will be transferred to WSBT

REFERRALS STILL IN COMMITTEE:

Referral 12606034 – on behalf of a committee/ WSOB- Robert Bird

To refer the following changes to the World Service Manual (WSM) as it applies to the World Service Office (WSO) to the WSC Structures & Bylaws Committee. World Service Manual – 2023 Edition – Page 70

The World Service Office Board (WSOB or “CAWSO Board”) acts upon directives from the World Service Conference (WSC) and is responsible to the World Service Board of Trustees (“WSBT”) and acts upon directives from the World Service Conference (“WSC”). Each of the board positions approved by the WSC has a voice and a vote at the Conference. The CAWSO Board WSOB is subject to and must abide by the Twelve Traditions.

CLOSED REFERRALS:

13242666 – I would like to request that a section be added to our WSM and any relevant service documents that gives clear helpful suggestions and good guidance on how to work through a “vote of no confidence” in a member of a service body.

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I have had experience of trying to help groups, members, districts in this area and have found that we have no guidance laid out in any of our manuals to help in this sensitive matter.

Individual Submission Cath E

Reason – It is up to the service body to create protocols that outline expectations of any member that body and subsequently any guidelines that define reasons for any member to be removed from said service position.

10918970 – C.A. World Service Manual 2022 Edition – Page 55

Please revise the description of referrals to improve language and more clearly describe the referrals process in its entirety as per the attached suggested language.

Thanks for your service.

Individual Submission Dawn

Reason – Outdated referral

13572568 – During the TEC process the trustee vote should be done by one or 2 TEC

Delegate(s) in the room to be seen by all. The elected isn’t necessary to be known but it needs to be a checks and balance system.ve in the spirit of tradition 2, 8 and 9 we create a delegate board only to ratify every trustee at least 1 once a year, per year of their 4-year term.

Submitted on behalf of TEC

In conference

Reason – This is outside the purview of Structure and Bylaws

13571868 – I believe in the spirit of tradition 2, 8 and 9 we create a delegate board only to ratify every trustee at least 1 once a year, per year of their 4-year term. Submitted on behalf of TEC

In Conference – This is outside the purview of Structure and Bylaws

13591977 – I’d like to have some guidelines documented around code of conduct to help GSRs and group secretaries know how you approach individuals and handle complaints from members. That would be for both online and in-person meetings, and social media groups, such as WhatsApp and others.

I’ve had a few query around how to manage issues with members within a group (predator, disturbance, drug pushing, etc.). I’ve guided them the best I could. Thanks!

Individual Submission

Reason – It is up to the service body to create protocols that outline expectations of any member that body.

14156711 – Can the suggested sobriety time of a group secretary on page 24, be changed from 6 months to 1 year. This falls in line with the other main positions and has great responsibility for someone with 6 months.

I hope this will be considered.

Individual Submission

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Reason: Each group is autonomous accept in matters affecting CA as a whole. Groups are free to define eligibility requirements of their own accord.

12854959 – Add a new Area & District Committee: Directory

With the advent of virtual, hybrid meetings to the traditional face-to-face ones, the job of keeping the area directory (and district, if that is separate) has become more difficult. As more an more directories go online themselves, the task of keeping them updated is not only complicated but has technical barriers.

So, a suggested short description of the duties of a Directory Committee would be:

Responsible for adding and maintaining an accurate current list of meetings, their dates, times, formats and what, if any, online access is available. The Area and/or District Directory is absolutely critical to the newcomer, and potential online attendees must also rely on it.

Individual Submission

Reason – This referral had insufficient information for S&B to act on it.

14295482 – I have discovered an error in the WSM under the third concept. My referral is to change the following:

Remove “insuring” and replace with “ensuring”. The definition for ensuring is consistent with the intent and meaning of the sentence. Submitted on behalf of General Committee

Reason: Concepts cannot be changed as housekeeping as it requires a process to make these kinds of changes.

13583844 – Add in the WSBT procedures and/or guidelines

“The WSBT shall keep the fellowship as whole informed to any changes that affect the fellowship as a whole; WSBT MUST have the express consent of the World Service Conference.

Individual Submission

Reason: Frivolous request as a process already exists. See Concepts 7 and 8 as the WSBT does not require the expressed consent of the WSC to manage the day to day affairs of Cocaine Anonymous.

13962995 – World Service Conference Delegate (WSM Page 35)

Attend the World Service Conference (WSC) prepared, in order to be able to vote knowledgeably. Conference Delegates should be present during all voting times until the end of Conference. Every Conference Delegate, after their election, will notify the World Service Office (WSO) in order to be placed on the mailing list and to receive all Conference materials, which require several hours of study.

The second sentence in Point 3 appears to be in conflict with Standing Rule 5(a) which states “To be credentialed and carry votes at the WSC, the chair of the body you are representing must submit . . . .”

Please change World Service Conference Delegate Point 3 to reflect that the Area or Committee Chairperson must be the one to submit the name(s)/etc to the WSO and

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that once this info has been submitted to the WSO, the Delegate will then be added to the Delegate Mailing list.

Individual Submission

Reason – Duplicate referral

11483255 – Adding information for Celebrate Around the World in the WSM as Delegate and Area Unity Chair duties. It has come to my attention that there are Areas that are paying for their Delegates to attend WSC Conference. After some research, I realized that there is no place in the WSM that addresses Celebrate Around the World as a fundraiser to send Delegates to Conference. I would like to request that an item 14 be added to page 32 addressing Delegate duties. An example of what I was thinking could be:

The Delegates are responsible for co-hosting with the Area Unity Chair a Celebrate Around the World event. According to the WSC Unity Committee guidelines which state “The purpose of Celebrate Around the World (CATW) is to promote enthusiasm and unity within the fellowship of Cocaine Anonymous and financially support the fellowship’s effort to send World Service Delegates to the World Service Conference.” (pg. 12, WSC Unity Committee Guidelines) Please refer to the WSC Unity Committee Guidelines for more information.

I think it would be beneficial if this was also added to the duties for Area/District Unity Chair on page 31 pf the WSM. Potential language could be to add at the end of the duties: Co-host CATW with the Delegates. Refer to the WSC Unity Committee Guidelines for more information.

While it is great that CATW information is in WSC Unity guidelines, I believe that there may be many new Delegates and Area position holders that do not know to go to those guidelines to find this valuable information.

I know my Area utilizes page 32 of the WSM in our Structure for Delegate duties and we added the line that states “The delegates are responsible for putting on Celebrate Around the World. All funds generated from the event shall be remitted to the SCTA to be held in allocated assets for Delegate travel. Any additional fundraisers held by the delegates to fund delegate travel shall be remitted to the SCTA and held in allocated assets until such time as needed for the delegates to travel. Delegate travel fund will be used to send delegates to the World Service Conference and the Regional Caucus. $500 will be kept for seed money for the following year’s Celebrate Around the World.: Individual Submission Robyn Greenway South Central Texas Area

Reason: the Structure and Bylaws Committee cannot dictate to Areas/Districts how manage their finances.

PRESENTATIONS OF CURRENT ACTIVITIES OR TASKS (no motions)

We ae currently reviewing our current guidelines to make changes that will allow for a more efficient and effective in-committee process.

We are establishing a process for knowledge transfer to ensure any new committee members are fully informed.

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Regions and Maps Subcommittee are continuing efforts to finalize borders.

CLOSING COMMENTS:

The past year on the World Service Structure and Bylaws Committee has provided an opportunity for growth and adaptation for all members. We experienced turnover, as well as new members who brought new excitement and enthusiasm. Many of the referrals received allowed the general committee an opportunity to apply our traditions and concepts to engage in thoughtful and diligent discussion in determining the referrals that fall outside of the scope of this committee.

Respectfully Submitted:

Anita L. Lewis

Chair/Structure and Bylaws Committee

COMMITTEE STRUCTURE AT END OF THIS CONFERENCE:

Main Motion 16: To change Tradition 11 “Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion; we need always maintain personal anonymity at the level of press, radio, television and films.” To: “Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion; we need always maintain personal anonymity at the level of press, radio, television and films all public media”.

Seconded

Russell S. – Re-read the motion, would you like to speak to this motion?

Anita L – Not at this time

Russell S. Any debate?

Jim G. – Question – can we have the results

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Anita – They were read at the beginning of the report.

Robert Ha – Speaking against the motion

Earl H. – Speaking in favour of the motion

Harry P. Speaking in favour of the motion

Veronica W. Speaking in favour of the motion

Wesley B. Speaking against the motion Kevin M. – Speaking in favour of the motion

Laurie G. – Speaking in favour of the motion

Johan T. – Speaking in favour of the motion

Joseph B. – Speaking against the motion

Jennifer G. Speaking against the motion

Donna K. – Speaking in favour of the motion

Clayton P. – Speaking in favour of the motion

Sydney P. Speaking in favour of the motion

Daniel S. Speaking in favour of the motion

Arlene G Speaking in favour of the motion

Robert B. Speaking in favour of the motion

Randy G. Speaking against the motion

Jesse Go. – Speaking against the motion

Kalob T. – Speaking in favour of the motion

Seth N. – Speaking in favour of the motion

Robyn G. – Speaking against the motion

Dana V – Speaking against the motion

Barry H. – Speaking in favour of the motion

Alan S. – Speaking in favour of the motion

Truman Y. – Speaking in favour of the motion

Vladimir T. Speaking against the motion

Kelly C. Motion 17 – Call the question

Seconded

Russell S. – I’m not going to accept the motion as there is a need for more debate.

Stephen C. Motion 18 appeal the chairs decision.

Seconded

Duane M. We have an appeal of the decision of the chair. If more than 1/3 say the chair is right, we will continue with the chair’s decision.

Stephen C. – This motion is in order to call the question and a lot of the debate is repetitive.

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Duane M. Anybody else?

** disagree with that. Everything hasn’t been said to the group.

Wesley B. – Speaking against the appeal, we are discussing something of incredible importance.

Parthi T – Speaking against the appeal, this needs more discussion.

Michael C. – Speaking in favour of the appeal.

Barry H. Speaking against the appeal

Harry P. – Speaking for the appeal

Robert B. – Speaking in favour of the appeal

Aaron G. Speaking against the appeal

Russell S. I feel that my responsibility is to make note of the floor, and I am attached to our process and the debate and discussion. I have been keeping a list of all discussions/debates. I am not taking this lightly.

Duane M. A majority reverses the decision of the chair’s decision. All those in favour of supporting the chairs position. Meaning he made the decision to deny calling the vote.

Prepare to vote.

Motion fails, the chairs decision has been supported and we will continue with debate.

Russell S. – Debate continues

Clinton R – Speaking against the motion

Caroline H. Speaking against the motion

Nolan O. – Friendly amendment to the motion Russell S. – Speak to the Parliamentarian

Point of Order – Clayton P. – I believe we’re supposed to be speaking to the ratification of the motion.

Russell S. No sir, the question will return to the floor which is to change the tradition.

Russell S. Read from the WSM in regard to the Point of Order. Russell S. – Nolan O. please come to the dais for discussion of the amendment.

Russell S. someone wishes to amend

Nolan Motion 19 – Motion to amend – “Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion; we need always maintain personal anonymity at the level of press, radio, television and films.”

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To: “Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion; we need always maintain personal anonymity at the level of press, radio, television, film and all public media”. Seconded

Stephen C. Motion 20 – Object to the consideration to amend the motion. Seconded

Russell S. All those in favour of the objecting the consideration to amend. If you believe the motion is objectionable, please vote in favour. Motion passes.

Russell S. Bio break – those in line, please look behind yourself to ensure your spot is held for when we return. Please return from break at 11am Russell S. We returned at 11:02am. Re-read the motion to the floor and we will now go back into debate.

Stu E – Speaking in favour of the motion

Andrew C – Question – are all 40% of those who voted for this change

coming from the US or all over?

Stephen C. Yes, from all over the world

Chris M. Speaking against the motion

Leslie R. Speaking in favour of the motion

Tom T. Speaking in favour of the motion

Russell S. – Please be mindful of the comments mentioned earlier as there might be some repetition in the for’s and against the motion. Rudy VR. Speaking against the motion

Michael C. Making a statement – we are not a drug specific fellowship.

Joni E – Speaking in favour of the motion

Peter M. Speaking against the motion

Point of Order Stu E – The statement was made that this was not done by referral. This is incorrect. This was submitted through a referral. Crawford B – Motion 21 to limit debate Seconded

Russell S. – Any objection to allowing who is at the mic to continue Crawford B – No objection

Dane S. Speaking in favour for the motion

Garrett M – Speaking in favour for the motion

Barry Ha – Speaking in favour for the motion

Anita L – Yielded as what I was going to say has already been said.

Auroa L. Speaking in favour for the motion

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Nakea B – Question how long does it take for our literature to reflect this change? I ask because our literature doesn’t reflect this. Russell S. I’ll ask the WSOB to address that.

Earl H. As inventory is re-ordered we’ll bring about this change. We won’t throw everything out.

Marcel V. Speaking in favour of the motion

Judson W. motion 22 to table this motion for one more year.

Seconded

Parliamentary Inquiry – Barry He – Wouldn’t that be out of order for this process?

Russell S. – Not necessarily so. Asked Judd to come up to the podium. Judson W. – Wish to withdraw the motion

Russell S. – Prepare to vote, this vote will be manually counted.

Parliamentary inquiry Jacob M. Is it a simple majority?

Russell S. No, it’s 2/3

Russell S. Motion passes – exceed 2/3

Wesley B. 5th Concept – I’ve been coming a long time, I have watched us deal with many different situations. When we had to remove “how it works” it was because AA was against us changing the wording of documents. We will now be providing two different types of literature since we don’t plan on throwing old literature out and the 11^th tradition will be different on each of the new pamphlets. Russell S. let’s move on with S&B

Vladimir T.

Main Motion 23: To insert new language to Standing rule 20 pg. 57 WSM.

World Service Committee budgets submitted to the Conference floor for approval shall include their subcommittee budgets. Preliminary budgets shall be submitted by all World Service Committees, including the WSBT and the WSOB, under SR-14 requirements. It is understood that these preliminary budgets may change up to the final presentation at the WSC. Any revised final budget presented to the WSC Finance Committee at Conference will have all changes from the Preliminary Budget clearly identified and/or highlighted.

Seconded

Russell S. – Re-read the motion. Would you like to speak to this motion. Vladimir T. – Not at this time

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Jim G. Suggest friendly amendment

Remove the verbiage

Russell S. Did you speak with the S & B committee?

Jim G. I sent a SR14

Jim G. Friendly amendment to the Motion: To insert new language to Standing rule 20 pg. 57 WSM.

World Service Committee budgets submitted to the Conference floor for approval shall include their subcommittee budgets. Preliminary budgets shall be submitted by all World Service Committees, including the WSBT and the WSOB, under SR-14 requirements. It is understood that these preliminary budgets may change up to the final presentation at the WSC noon on the 2^nd business day of the WSC. Any revised final budget presented to the WSC Finance Committee at Conference will have all changes from the Preliminary Budget clearly identified and/or highlighted.

Russell S. Any objection to this friendly amendment. Seeing none.

Russell S. Debate?

Miram F. Question – I was trying to figure out who to send the SR14. Is this the intention to send it in with our SR package or is this going out to the entire conference.

Anita L. Once at conference you have until noon to submit a final. Russell S. – Submit with the SR 14 and it will be forwarded to the finance committee.

Clinton R. – Speaks in favour of the motion Tom T. – Speaks in favour of the motion

To insert new language to Standing rule 20 pg. 57 WSM.

World Service Committee budgets submitted to the Conference floor for approval shall include their subcommittee budgets. Preliminary budgets shall be submitted by all World Service Committees, including the WSBT and the WSOB, under SR-14 requirements. It is understood that these preliminary budgets may change up to noon on the 2^nd business day of the WSC. Any revised final budget presented to the

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WSC Finance Committee at Conference will have all changes from the Preliminary Budget clearly identified and/or highlighted.

Russell S. Please prepare to vote. All in favour/all opposed.

Motion passes unanimously.

Vickie – Sandwiches/lunch is now being served. Please come see Vickie with any special requests.

Russell S. Break for Lunch.Please be back at 1pm.

Day 2 – August 30, 2024 – Atiernoon Session

Russell S. Meeting restarted at 1:03pm. We will continue with S&B

Johnny I. Motion 24 To insert new language in the WSM on the following pages:

Page 21: ‘Group Description’ a new second paragraph
- “A Group or Online Group, ought to be aligned with only one (1) District or Area. Loner Groups ought to be registered with WSO. This avoids inaccurate DSR/Delegate counts and permitted Area votes at Conference.”

Page 26: ‘District Description’ beginning of second paragraph
- “A Group or Online Group, ought to be aligned with only one (1) District, avoiding inaccurate DSR counts for that particular District.”

Page 29: ‘Area Description’ a new last paragraph
- “Groups and/or Online Groups, ought to be aligned with only one (1) Area, avoiding inaccurate Delegate counts, and permitted Area votes at Conference.”

Page 36: Point No 1 Delegate counts and permitted Area votes. at the end of point 1.
- “Areas should ensure that Groups and /or online groups are aligned with only one (1) Area, avoiding inaccurate Delegate counts, and permitted Area votes at Conference.”

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Seconded

Russell S. – Has anything changed from the information that was in the box?

Would you like to speak to your motion?

Johnny I – Not at this time

Russell S. Any objection to not reading the motion into record? Seeing none. All in favour/all opposed/

Motion passes with minor opposition

Jesse Go — Motion 25: To insert new language beginning on pg. 35 of WSM –

World Service Conference Delegate:

11. Delegates keep Alternate Delegates fully informed, including access to documents and processes on WSC participation requirements, so that the Alternate can replace the Delegate in an emergency.

12. Delegates shall help all newly elected WSC Delegates and Alternate Delegates from their Areas by passing on knowledge of WSC procedures including, but not exclusively, Credentialling, WSC Registration, access to document storage platform, referrals etc.

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attending , Delegates must also ensure they are Registered a minimum of 30 days prior to WSC. Note: Alternate Delegates must also be Credentialed and, if attending, Registered online even if they are allocated no vote [0 vote] as this then permits them to accept a proxy vote should the situation arise.

15. Delegates and Alternate Delegates are to access the web-based document storage platform allowing them to review and familiarize themselves with all WSC materials, including Delegate Mailings.

Seconded

Russell S. – Permission to not re-read in it’s entiriety

Would you like to speak to your motion?

Jess Go – Not at this time.

Russell S. Any debate?

Wesley B. Minor change #14 (housekeeping change).

Russell S. Any further debate? Seeing none. All in favour/all opposed/ Motion passes unanimously

Stephen C. Motion 26: Motion: To revise the organogram on page 13 of 2023 WSM to move the WSOB into the World Service box and center the WSBT to accurately reflect the service structure of our Fellowship. (See attachment 1). Seconded

Russell S – Would you like to speak to this motion at this time.

Stephen C – This was referred back to our committee. We are looking for something informative and easy to look at compared to what we have already. Patrice F. – Speaking for the motion. Suggested that the groups have a box as well. Russell S. Are you debating or is this a friendly amendment?

Patrice F – Friendly amendment to put colour boxes on the groups and online groups.

Stephen C – Happy to do that

Leslie R – Speaking for the motion

Stuart J – Question – why differentiate group and CA online group?

Stephen C – We were intending to stay true to original as much as possible.

Stuart J – I still don’t understand the difference.

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Stephen C – This already existed and was not part of referral please make a SR14 to change it

Peter MG – Speaking against the motion.

Cameron F. Friendly amendment – would you consider adding Archives under district?

Stephen C – We have to decline as not part of original. Please make a SR14 Laurie G – Speaking against the motion.

Stephen C – We can do housekeeping on the part written twice.

Crawford B – Speaking against the motion.

Robyn G – Speaking against the motion.

Mirriam F. – Question – a referral sent to unity last conference regard to special events being under district twice. This was sent to S & B

Anita – This was not received through form site. We can remove that in housekeeping.

Sophie H. Speaking against the motion.

Stuart J – Speaking against the motion.

Stu E – Question – there should be line off the trustee not its own section – Its mispresenting of the Structure. Can you pull this back and redo it? Jesse G – Speaking in favour of the motion.

Randy G – Speaking against the motion.

Nadz L – Speaking against the motion.

Wesley B – Speaking against the motion.

Barry Ha – Speaking for the motion.

Russell S – any further debate?

Stephen C – Can I have a moment

Russell S – Yes you can have one moment.

Stephen C- Speaking for the motion.

Russell S – That was on the line of out of order

Stuart J – Question – why you are swayed by a referral hat is not in line with our Service Structure.

Stephen C – As a committe we felt it was in line with our service structure Russell S – Seeing no further debate. Re-read Motion into the record. All those in favour

Point of order Tom T

I believe we added friendly amendments

Russell S – Have you agreed to do this i am not going to change the motion

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Peter MG Motion 27 Refer back to committee Seconded

Russell S – Simple majority vote.

Vladimir T – I speak against the motion

Anita L – I speak in favour of the motion – Please send all issues comments changes and concerns to my email address Thank you! Jesse G – Speaking against the motion

Anita L – Speaking in favour of the motion – come talk to me I’ll be on a table outside.

Russell S – We will find time for this bit of business to come back to the floor Stu E – Speaking in favour of the motion.

Russell S – Any further discussion? Please allow these guys to serve you. Please go and see them so it can be amended.

Russell S – All in Favour/opposed

Motion passes with substantial unamity

Nicole L. Main Motion 28: To make the following changes to Pg. 23 of the WSM under the Heading- Meeting Styles:

Email meetings – These are email based and run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Voice meetings – These are voice only, voice over internet protocol meetings and are similar in format to face to face meetings.

ONLINE MEETINGS: Any meeting where two or more members meet virtually, including but not limited to video platforms and voice chat.

Seconded

Russell S. – Would you like to speak to your motion

Nicole L. Not at this time

Russell S. Any debate

Cameron F. Friendly amendment – Would you please include email?

Anita L – Not at this time, it’s included up there when it stated, “not limited to” Cameron F. I feel it’s important to add something in the manual because it’s taken literally.

Russell S. Any further debate?

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Wesley B. Speaks against the motion

Miram F. Question – It says online meetings then email meetings and then voice meetings, is this meant to scratch out both of them and include online meetings? Anita L – Correct

Russell S. Prepare to vote.

All in favour/all opposed

Motion passes

Sydney P – Motion 29 To make the following changes to pgs. 73 – 76 WSO Board Qualifications in the WSM.

Chairperson

5. Chairs the WSO board WSOB meetings.

6. Sets the Agenda for the Board WSOB Meetings.

Vice-Chairperson

2. Chairs WSOB board meeting when the chair is not present.

5. Responsible for administration of WSOB referral tracking.

6. In the event the WSOB Chair position becomes vacant, the Vice Chairperson will assume all Chair duties and responsibilities until the position is filled.

Secretary

Maintain records of all proceedings of the WSOB Board meetings (Minutes).

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3. Make minutes and records available to CAWSO Board WSOB and WSBT. Make minutes available to Delegates via Delegate mailing.

5. Provide the Chairperson minutes of the previous Board WSOB meeting at least 2 days prior to the next scheduled meeting, in order that the Chairperson can prepare an Agenda.

Treasurer

1. Should Shall have prior Area or District, service committee Treasurer experience or and professional experience in the fields of finance and/or accounting.

3. Has prepared by outside firm of Certified Public Accountants annual financial statements for CAWSO Board WSOB and WSBT in time to be distributed at the World Service In addition, prepare any additional reports or explanations to describe noteworthy changes or trends in the financial condition of C.A. World Services.

Director-At-Large

2. Coordinates and supports the various WSO committees.

4. Willing to fulfill other WSOB positions as needed.

Director of Conventions And Conferences

4. Sits on all active steering committees (as a non-voting member (fa)*) of all CAWS conventions in the planning stages.

6. Works with the Conference Committee when needed to help obtain hotel bids for any and all cities which might want

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to host the conference, and then is the key contract negotiator with the members of the conference committee to finalize the contracts for review by the TNC.

7. Serves as an active member of both the wWorld sService cConference cConvention cCommittee and the World Service Conference Committee.

Director of Resources & Project Development

1. Duties/job description of the WSO Director of Resources & Project Development shall be determined and administered by the WSBT and the CAWSO Board WSOB Chair.

Director of Operations

1. Duties/job description of the WSO Director of Operations shall be determined by the CAWSO Board WSOB and administered through the WSOB

2. A current job description shall be maintained on file at the WSO

3. Sits on a committee of the WSC.

“It is suggested that

all WSOB directors step down from, and refrain from participation as a World Service Conference Committee Chairperson, or in regional, area, and district commitments other than group level or H&I panel level.”

In the event the WSOB Chair and Vice- Chair positions are both vacant, the WSOT will assume all Chair duties and responsibilities. The WSOT Trustee shall not concurrently serve as Chairperson of the CAWSO Board WSOB except on a temporary basis, not to exceed 120 days. The WSOT Trustee shall not serve as the Chair or Vice-Chair of the WSBT in order to eliminate any possible conflict of interest.

Each CAWSO board member shall serve a two-year term and be ratified no less than once per year at a meeting by each of the CAWSO board and WSBT. Such ratification

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vote or votes can be called for by a two-thirds majority of members of either board. If a CAWSO board member is not ratified and does not resign at the request of the WSBT the WSBT may remove said CAWSO member by a two-thirds majority vote. The first term of each CAWSO Board member begins upon ratification by the WSBT and ends at the close of the third WSC. No member shall serve more than three consecutive terms. For the purposes of this paragraph the term “CAWSO Board member” is synonymous with “WSOB member” and shall not include paid Directors, nor the World Service Trustee. In the case of the World Service Office Trustee, when elected Trustee, the WSOT Trustee shall not serve more than four consecutive years on the WSBT and:

If less than two terms remain as a CAWSO Board WSOB member, the WSO WSOT Trustee term will not exceed the remaining years on the CAWSO Board WSOB or;
If more than two terms remain as a CAWSO Board WSOB member, the WSO WSOT Trustee term will not exceed the four-year WSBT limitation.

All actions regarding the CAWSO Board WSOB terms, nominations and elections shall be reflected in the CAWSO Board WSOB minutes.

The CAWSO Board WSOB as a whole shares responsibility for reviewing and publishing all WSO publications, i.e., the NewsGram, directories, etc.

All WSOB Directors serve on the WSO Spending Committee. The Spending Committee guidelines are as follows:

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The purpose of the Spending Committee is to research and approve all expenditures over $500.00.
Purchasing guidelines are:

a. A minimum of three independent bids per item over $500.00 shall be obtained.

b. A majority vote by the CAWSO Board WSOB is required for approval of expenditure and must be obtained after an informed discussion.

The CAWSO Board WSOB has authority during the CAWS fiscal year to authorize spending relative to a specific line item, money greater than authorized in the Conference approved budget, so long as:

The specific Committee, office, or Trustee total period budget is not exceeded; and
The total period CAWS budget is not exceeded with the following exception:
Spending on purchases of books, chips, literature, and merchandise when a line item’s sales have exceeded its budgeted amount. In no case shall the line item expense exceed a 10% increase.

The CAWSO Board WSOB has the authority to determine pricing of inventory items.

All actions regarding the CAWSO Board WSOB terms, nominations and elections shall be reflected in the CAWSO Board WSOB minutes.

The CAWSO Board WSOB as a whole shares responsibility for reviewing and publishing all WSO publications, i.e., the NewsGram, directories, etc.

The CAWSO Board WSOB has the authority to determine pricing of inventory items.

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Seconded

Point of Order Miram F – There are no numbers that she’s reading off from. They are reading stuff that we don’t have access to.

Russell S. Well spotted – the committee are going to use the report that is in the

BOX if they have point 1 and then point 3 and point 2 is missing – it has no

changes to be made to it.

Wade G – Is this housekeeping?

Russell S. – We are going to read it. Do we need to read it into the record? S & B committee – Yes

Russell S. Are you sure you are going to use what you are reading is what is going to be approved? Are you happy with this? S& B Committee – Yes

Anita L – The document is the BOX is what needs to be approved.

Russell S. – Open to debate, would you like to talk to your motion.

Sydney – Not at this time

Russell S. Prepare to vote all in favour/all opposed Motion passes unanimously.

** Motion 30: To change the following on pg. 22 Meeting Types Open Attended by C.A. members, their families, friends and other interested people Non-C.A. members may attend but only as observers.

Seconded

Russell S. – Would you like to speak to your motion?

Not at this time

Russell S. is there any debate?

Daniel S. will you accept a friendly amendment of non C.A. members are suggested to observe and ask questions only.

Jess Go – We don’t accept this.

Wesley B. Speaking against the motion

Jacob M. – Speaking against the motion

Cameron F. – Speaking against the motion

Robert Ha – Speaking against the motion

Larissa O. – Speaking against the motion

Miriam F. – Speaking against the motion

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Johan T. – Speaking against the motion

Arlene G. – Speaking against the motion

Dana V. – Speaking against the motion

Marcel V. – Speaking in favour of the motion

Laurie G. – Speaking in favour of the motion

Parthi T. – Speaking in favour of the motion

Wade G. Speaking in favour of the motion

Alan S. Speaking against the motion

Crawford B. – Speaking against the motion

Marc G. Speaking against the motion

Jesse Go – Speaking in favour of the motion Larry S. Speaking against the motion Stuart J. – Speaking in favour of the motion Michael C. Speaking in favour of the motion Nakea B. Speaking against the motion Rebecca A.

Motion 31 – Call the Question

Duane M. All in favour/all opposed of ending the debate (call the question) – passes unanimously

Duane M. Please prepare to vote on main motion 30.

All in favour/all opposed.

Motion 30 fails

Julian H – Motion 32 Motion: To modify the description of Director of

Conventions and Conferences, Item 4 (WSM, Page 70) from:

“4. Sits on all active steering committees (as a non-voting member (fa)*) of all CAWS conventions in the planning stages.”

to:

“4. Sits on all CAWS convention steering committees as a voting member.”

Seconded

Duane M. – I’m not quite sure what the (fa) means.

Clayton P. (fa) refers to friendly amendment

Duane M. Would you like to speak to your motion?

Julian H. – Not at this time.

Stu E. – Question – why does the D.O.C need a vote?

Stephen C. I don’t have an answer currently.

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Parthi T – Question – is this also the ones that ratifies the elections of the chair? Stephen C. No

Kurtina Rubio – Speaking against the motion

Robert B. – Speaking in favour of the motion

Auroa L. speaking against the motion

Candice I. Question – what page is this on? {{74

Clayton P. – speaking against the motion

Kalob T. – speaking in favour of the motion

Leslie R. – Point of Order this on page 74, not 70

Wesley B. speaking in favour of the motion

Chris M. – speaking in favour of the motion

Tom T. speaking in favour of the motion

Duane M. – we need to call a 20 minute break and ask that everyone leave the room. Please return at 3:20pm

Russell S. – welcome back, the time is now 3:23pm Someone members have noticed a strong fragrance and the scnet has made people irrated in the sense of aroma. If you could please, maybe put on a bit less or if possible avoidance of use please, as some people are quite sensitive to scents. If you have scents in your bags, such as lotions, perfums, etc please kindly not bring them into the room.

Duane M. – we will now return to debate

Patrice F – speaking against the motion

Stu E. – speaking against the motion

Clayton P. – call the question Motion 33

seconded

Duane M. vote to close debate (call the question)

Motion 33 Passed — Debate has ended

Duane M. prepare to vote for motion 32, all in favour/all opposed Motion 32 fails

Stephen C. Motion 34

To insert and remove language on pg. 75 of the WSM

Each CAWSO board member shall serve a two-year term and be ratified no less than once per year at a meeting by each of the CAWSO board and WSBT. Such ratification vote or votes can be called for by a

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two-thirds majority of members of either board at any other time during the year. In voting, if two-thirds of either Board does not ratify the entire slate of CAWSO Board members by secret ballot, then it goes to voting on the individual CAWSO Board members by secret ballot. If a CAWSO Board member does not receive two- thirds ratification by secret ballot voting, they are not ratified. If a CAWSO Board member is not ratified and does not resign at the request of the WSBT, the WSBT will compose a list of reasons for non-ratification and present that list to said CAWSO Board Member. Said CAWSO Board member(s) will then be given the right to appeal their non-ratification to the WSBT and address the documented reasons. The WSBT will hear the appeal(s) at the earliest opportunity and will vote again by secret ballot at the end of the appeal(s) process as to whether the CAWSO Board member should be removed from their position. If said CAWSO Board member(s) does not achieve a two-thirds vote for removal by secret ballot, they will remain as a member on the CAWSO Board. the WSBT may remove said CAWSO member by a two-thirds majority vote. The first term of each CAWSO Board member begins upon ratification by the WSBT and ends at the close of the third WSC. No member shall serve more than three consecutive terms. For the purposes of this paragraph the term “CAWSO Board member” shall not include paid Directors, no nor the World Service Trustee. In the case of the World Service Office Trustee, when elected Trustee, the WSO Trustee shall not serve more than four consecutive years on the WSBT and:

Seconded

Russell S. – re-states the motion, would you like to speak to the motion Stephen C. – speaks to motion

Russell S. Is there any debate? seeing none please prepare to vote All in favour/all opposed motion 34 passes with substantial unanimity

Russell S. spoke of the opportunity to address S&B with the changes, in order for this to be done so, Anita has 20 copies of the picture and would appreciate it if you could return them to Anita by the end of conference tonight so that they can bring it back to the floor tomorrow. Please join me in thanking S&B for their report.

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Russell S. any questions for S&B

Jennifer – if I have already sent an email, would you still like me to add it? No Randy G – If there are any changes who makes them, who is responsible? If there are any changes that affect conference guidelines, who is responsible for that? Anita L – we determine if they are housekeeping changes but other committee are responsible for their own changes.

Barry Ha – Are you aware of the incorrect information in the manuals (2023/2024)?

Anita L – Yes, we had a transition in S&B and there was one person holding responsibilities of the referrals and we made sure that everyone was aware of the changes that was going to be made.

Russell S. are there any further questions? Seeing none, let us thank them. The Conference Committee is now up.

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