Aug 31, 2025 – WS Conference Minutes – Summary of Motions – Day 4

2025 World Service Conference of Cocaine Anonymous

Summary of Motions

Motion 1: To approve the petition to change the area name from west country area t0 South West (UK) Area

Seconded

Motion passes with minor opposition

Motion 2: To approve the petition for Belgium to be recognised as an area, Seconded Motion passes unanimously

Motion 3: To approve the petition for Australia to recognised as an area Seconded

Motion passes unanimously

Motion 4: To approve the creation of an online region

Seconded

Motion fails with substantial unanimity

Motion 5: Call the question

Seconded

Motion passed with unanimous consent.

Motion 6: Add new language to the WSM, page 65, section World Service Board of Trustee, sub-section TEC Guidelines For The Election Process, new Point 12.

12. If a candidate from the proposed Trustee Slate is not ratified by the WSC, then the TEC will go back into deliberation regarding the trustee slate in question.

12. 13. Once the candidate has been selected, it is the responsibility of the TEC Chairperson to first notify those candidates that are not selected for the position that they were not selected. After all candidates not chosen have been notified, the TEC Chair will inform the chosen candidate. After all candidates have been notified, the new trustee will be announced to the Conference floor. Seconded

Motion passes with substantial unanimity.

Motion 7: The long form of the twelve concepts of cocaine anonymous has been used without permission by the fellowship of cocaine anonymous and the use of the long form of the twelve concepts of cocaine anonymous shall cease, effective immediately.at the end of conference.

Seconded

Motion passes unanimously

Motion 8: Appeal the chairs decision

seconded

Motion passes with simple majority (back to Motion 7)

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Motion 9: Call the question

Seconded

ruled out of order (back to motion 7)

Motion 10: to table this motion until the other two motions have been dealt with. Seconded

Motion passes with minor opposition.

Motion 11 : to extend session to only ratify the TEC slate to be presented and approved. Seconded

Motion passes with minor opposition.

Motion 12 : to approve the trustee slate of 2025 as it’s in the box and in it’s entirety. Seconded

Motion passes unanimously

Motion 13: to use the adapted C.A. short form of the 12 concepts as approved by alcoholics anonymous, until such a time that the relevant standing committee (S&B) provide a more permanent solution.

Strike C.A. adapted Twelve Concepts long form:

The final responsibility and the ultimate authority for C.A. World Services should always reside in the collective conscience of our whole Fellowship.

1. The C.A. Groups delegate to the World Service Conference the complete authority for the active maintenance of our world services and thereby make the Conference excepting for any change in the Twelve Traditions the actual voice and the effective conscience for our whole Fellowship.

2. As a traditional means of creating and maintaining a clearly defined working relation between the Groups, the Conference, the World Service Board of Trustees and its service corporation, staffs, and committees, and of thus insuring their effective leadership, it is here suggested that we endow each of these elements of World Service with a traditional “Right of Decision.” 

5. Throughout our Conference structure, we ought to maintain at all responsible levels a traditional “Right of Participation,” taking care that each classification or group of our world servants shall be allowed a voting representation in reasonable proportion to the responsibility that each must discharge.
6. Throughout our World Service structure, a traditional “Right of Appeal” ought to prevail, thus assuring us that minority opinion will be heard and that petitions for the redress of personal grievances will be carefully considered.
7. On behalf of C.A. as a whole, our World Service Conference has the principal responsibility for the maintenance of our world services, and it traditionally has the final decision respecting large matters of general policy and finance. But the

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Conference also recognizes that the chief initiative and the active responsibility in most of these matters should be exercised primarily by the Trustee members of the Conference when they act among themselves as the World Service Board of Cocaine Anonymous.

6. The Conference recognizes that the Charter and the Bylaws of the World Service Board are legal instruments; that the Trustees are thereby fully empowered to manage and conduct all of the world service affairs of Cocaine Anonymous. It is further understood that the Conference Charter itself is not a legal document; that it relies instead upon the force of tradition and the power of the C.A. purse for its final effectiveness

7. The Trustees of the World Service Board act in two primary capacities: (a) With respect to the larger matters of overall policy and finance, they are the principal planners and administrators. They and their primary committees directly manage these affairs. (b) But with respect to our separately incorporated and constantly active services, the relation of the Trustees is mainly that of custodial oversight which they exercise through their ability to elect all Directors of these entities.

8. Good service leaders, together with sound and appropriate methods of choosing them are at all levels indispensable for our future functioning and safety.

9. Every service responsibility should be matched by an equal service authority the scope of such authority to be always well defined whether by tradition, by resolution, by specific job description or by appropriate charters and bylaws.

10. While the Trustees hold final responsibility for C.A.’s world service administration, they should always have the assistance of the best possible standing committees and service boards, staffs and consultants. Therefore, the composition of these underlying committees and service boards, the personal qualifications of their members, the manner of their induction into service, the system of their rotation, the way in which they are related to each other, the special rights and duties of our staffs and consultants, together with a proper basis for the financial compensation of these special workers will always be matters for serious care and concern.
11. General Warranties of the Conference: In all its proceedings, the World Service Conference shall observe the spirit of the C.A. Tradition, taking great care that the Conference never becomes the seat of perilous wealth or power; that sufficient operating funds, plus an ample reserve, be its prudent financial principle; that none of the Conference members shall ever be placed in a position of unqualified authority over any of the others; that all important decisions be reached by discussion, vote, and whenever possible, by substantial unanimity; that no Conference action ever be personally punitive or an incitement to public controversy; that though the Conference may act for the service of Cocaine Anonymous, it shall never perform any acts of government; and that, like the Fellowship of Cocaine

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Anonymous which it serves, the Conference itself will always remain democratic in thought and action.

Changed to C.A. adapted Twelve Concepts short form:

1. Final responsibility and ultimate authority for C.A. World Services should always reside in the collective conscience of our whole Fellowship.
2. The World Service Conference of C.A. has become, for nearly every practical purpose, the active voice, and the effective conscience of our whole Society in its world affairs.
3. To ensure effective leadership, we should endow each element of C.A. — the Conference, the World Service Board of Trustees and its service corporations, staffs, committees, and executives — with a traditional “Right of Decision.”
4. At all responsible levels, we ought to maintain a traditional “Right of Participation,” allowing a voting representation in reasonable proportion to the responsibility that each must discharge.
5. Throughout our structure, a traditional “Right of Appeal” ought to prevail, so that minority opinion will be heard, and personal grievances receive careful consideration.
6. The World Service Conference recognizes that the chief initiative and active responsibility in most world service matters should be exercised by the trustee members of the Conference acting as the World Service Board of Cocaine Anonymous.
7. The Charter and bylaws of the World Service Board are legal instruments, empowering the trustees to manage and conduct world service affairs. The Conference Charter is not a legal document; it relies upon tradition and the C.A. purse for final effectiveness.
8. The trustees are the principal planners and administrators of overall policy and finance. They have custodial oversight of the separately incorporated and constantly active services, exercising this through their ability to elect all the directors of these entities.

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9. Good service leadership at all levels is indispensable for our future functioning and safety. Primary world service leadership, once exercised by the founders, must necessarily be assumed by the trustees.
10. Every service responsibility should be matched by an equal service authority, with the scope of such authority well defined.
11. The trustees should always have the best possible committees, corporate service directors, executives, staffs, and consultants. Composition, qualifications, induction procedures, and rights and duties will always be matters of serious concern.
12. The Conference shall observe the spirit of the C.A. tradition, taking care that it never becomes the seat of perilous wealth or power; that sufficient operating funds and reserve be its prudent financial principle; that it place none of its members in a position of unqualified authority over others; that it reach all important decisions by discussion, vote, and, whenever possible, by substantial unanimity; that its actions never be personally punitive nor an incitement to public controversy; that it never perform acts of government; and that, like the Fellowship it serves, it will always remain democratic in thought and action.

“The Twelve Concepts of Alcoholics Anonymous have been reprinted and adapted with the permission of Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. (“A.A.W.S.”). Permission to reprint and adapt the Twelve Concepts does not mean that Alcoholics Anonymous is affiliated with this program. A.A. is a program of recovery from alcoholism only – use of A.A.’s Concepts or an adapted version in connection with programs and activities which are patterned after A.A., but which address other problems, or use in any other non-A.A. context, does not imply otherwise.”¹

¹THE TWELVE CONCEPTS OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 1. Final responsibility and ultimate authority for A.A. World Services should always reside in the collective conscience of our whole Fellowship. 2. The World Service Conference of A.A. has become, for nearly every practical purpose, the active voice, and the effective conscience of our whole Society in its world affairs. 3. To ensure effective leadership, we should endow each element of A.A. — the Conference, the General Service Board and its service corporations, staffs, committees, and executives — with a traditional “Right of Decision.” 4. At all responsible levels, we ought to maintain a traditional “Right of Participation,”

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allowing a voting representation in reasonable proportion to the responsibility that each must discharge. 5. Throughout our structure, a traditional “Right of Appeal” ought to prevail, so that minority opinion will be heard, and personal grievances receive careful consideration. 6. The Conference recognizes that the chief initiative and active responsibility in most world service matters should be exercised by the trustee members of the Conference acting as the General Service Board. 7. The Charter and bylaws of the General Service Board are legal instruments, empowering the trustees to manage and conduct world service affairs. The Conference Charter is not a legal document; it relies upon tradition and the A.A. purse for final effectiveness. 8. The trustees are the principal planners and administrators of overall policy and finance. They have custodial oversight of the separately incorporated and constantly active services, exercising this through their ability to elect all the directors of these entities. 9. Good service leadership at all levels is indispensable for our future functioning and safety. Primary world service leadership, once exercised by the founders, must necessarily be assumed by the trustees. 10. Every service responsibility should be matched by an equal service authority, with the scope of such authority well defined. 11. The trustees should always have the best possible committees, corporate service directors, executives, staffs, and consultants. Composition, qualifications, induction procedures, and rights and duties will always be matters of serious concern. 12. The Conference shall observe the spirit of A.A. tradition, taking care that it never becomes the seat of perilous wealth or power; that sufficient operating funds and reserve be its prudent financial principle; that it place none of its members in a position of unqualified authority over others; that it reach all important decisions by discussion, vote, and, whenever possible, by substantial unanimity; that its actions never be personally punitive nor an incitement to public controversy; that it never perform acts of government; and that, like the Society it serves, it will always remain democratic in thought and action.

Seconded

Motion passes with substantial unanimity.

MOTION 14: To begin the polling process as stated in the 2025 WSM, Page 56, Item

1. This process will be to address the change of Article 10 of the Conference Charter (2025 WSM, Pg 74). from the following:

Strike Article 10 / Concept 12 Long Form language:

10. General Warranties of the Conference: In all its proceedings, the World Service Conference shall observe the spirit of the C.A. Tradition, taking great care that the

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Conference never becomes the seat of perilous wealth or power; that sufficient operating funds, plus an ample reserve, be its prudent financial principle; that none of the Conference members shall ever be placed in a position of unqualified authority over any of the others; that all important decisions be reached by discussion, vote, and whenever possible, by substantial unanimity; that no Conference action ever be personally punitive or an incitement to public controversy; that though the Conference may act for the service of Cocaine Anonymous, it shall never perform any acts of government; and that, like the Fellowship of Cocaine Anonymous which it serves, the Conference itself will always remain democratic in thought and action.

Add Article 10 / Concept 12 Short Form new language:

10. General Warranties of the Conference: In all its proceedings, the World Service Conference shall observe the spirit of the C.A. tradition, taking care that it never becomes the seat of perilous wealth or power; that sufficient operating funds and reserve be its prudent financial principle; that it place none of its members in a position of unqualified authority over others; that it reach all important decisions by discussion, vote, and, whenever possible, by substantial unanimity; that its actions never be personally punitive nor an incitement to public controversy; that it never perform acts of government; and that, like the Fellowship it serves, it will always remain democratic in thought and action.

Seconded

Motion passes with minor opposition

MOTION 15: To revise/add wording on page 58 of the 2025 c.a. world service manual:

Page 58:

4. Trustee Negotiation

To assist the World Service Trustee (WST) by serving as a group conscience in the review of all contracts negotiated on behalf of Cocaine Anonymous, involving the amount of $500 USD or greater prior to engagement on the part of Cocaine Anonymous. A contract is defined as any signed document between Cocaine Anonymous and any other person(s) or business(es), that indicates a commitment of services or goods between the two defined entities.

The following criteria shall be followed:

i. Contracts for Service(s) or Product(s) (i.e. – A Comedian’s Contract for a Convention, A Sales Agreement for a New Printer, etc.)

a. Less Than $2,500 – Subject to Review and Approval by the WST Only, Signed by the WST

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b. Less Than $15,000 – Subject to Review and Approval by the TNC, Signed by the WST

c. Greater than $15,000 – Subject to Review by the TNC, and Approval by the Entire WSBT, signed by the WST

ii. Contracts that Include Liquidated Damages and/or Performance Clauses (i.e. – Convention/Conference Hotel Contracts) – Subject to Review by the TNC, and Approval by the Entire WSBT regardless of monetary value, signed by the WST

**NOTE – The WST may decide to have any contract reviewed and/or approved by the TNC or the Full WSBT at any time for any reason**

Seconded

Motion passes unanimously

Motion 16: to remove the previous tabled motion

Seconded

Motion passes unanimously

Return to motion 7

Motion 17: to Insert new language under heading “Meeting Styles” Pg. 19-20 of the WSM: Book Study   Participants study and discuss with the Group any of these books:

• A Quiet Peace; Hope, Faith & Courage Stories and Literature from
• Hope, Faith & Courage Volume II (all volumes) Stories and Literature from the Fellowship of Cocaine Anonymous
• Alcoholics Anonymous (the “Big Book”)
• Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (the “12 and 12”)
• The A.A Service Manual combined with Twelve Concepts for World Service..
• Twelve-Step Companion Guide

Seconded

Motion passes with minor opposition

Motion 18: to add language on pg. 66 of the WSM

Except for the Director of Resources & Project Development, the Director of Operations and Trustees, qualifications to be selected as a WSO Director shall include membership on a WSO committee, or prior Area or District service committee.

At least two members of the WSOB shall live within 150 miles of the

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World Service Office. The CAWSO Board shall not exceed eleven directors. The CAWSO Board shall consist of the following:

Seconded

Motion passes with minor opposition

Motion 19 to add new language to pg. 46 of the WSM (under the heading “WSC Committee Officers”)

Every Committee should nominate and select their own officers at conference prior to submitting their closing reports to the Conference Committee to become effective after the gavel falls at end of conference. Committees should prioritize electing delegates to committee officer positions over alternate delegates or members at large to avoid an additional financial burden on the World Service Office; this is not to override consideration of concept 9.

Seconded

Referred back to committee

Motion 20: to refer back to committee

Seconded

Motion passes with minor opposition

Motion 21 to remove and add language pg. 37,

B. More Than The Maximum Number of Candidates (More Than 6 Candidates in Pacific South, More Than 4 Candidates in Other All Regions)

First Ballot:

Each voting member of the Regional Assembly shall vote by secret ballot for up to the maximum number of candidates allowed on the Region’s slate ( 4 in all Regions).

In all Regions but the Pacific South, the four candidates receiving the highest number of votes shall then be considered in the Second Ballot. If the candidates receiving the fourth and fifth highest votes are tied, then the five candidates receiving the highest vote will be considered in the Second Ballot.

In the Pacific South, the six candidates receiving the highest number of votes shall then be considered in the Second Ballot. If the candidates receiving the sixth and seventh highest votes are tied, then the seven candidates receiving the highest vote will be considered in the Second Ballot.

Seconded

Motion passes with minor opposition

Motion 22: to remove and add language on pg. 21 of the WSM, Secretary – Duties and Responsibility

Duties and Responsibilities:

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1. See that the Traditions are being followed within the Group. Have a working knowledge of the 12 Traditions.

2. Follow the format in accordance with the group conscience.

3. See that the responsibilities of the other Group servants are met.

4. See that Seventh Tradition contributions of the members are collected and that a record is kept of the Group’s income and expenses.

5. See that the Group is represented at the District or Area Service Meeting.

6. See that rent for the meeting space is paid and that the Group’s monthly contribution is forwarded to the District, Area and/or World Service Office.

4. Keep an accurate, up-to-date record of changes of the group conscience.

5. Keep a record of each officer’s election date.
6. Display C.A. literature and schedules.

Seconded

Motion passes with minor opposition

Motion 23: to remove the language and relocate the same language regarding maintaining Region and Area maps. Section II, pg. 45 #10. Structure and Bylaws Committee and add Section II, pg. 44 #7. (In collaboration with the WSC IT Committee)

Pg. 45 #10. To formulate bylaws, guidelines and a structure by which Cocaine Anonymous can operate day-to-day, at Conferences, Regions, Areas and elsewhere around the World. We execute with great diligence the task of being of maximum service to our fellowship, by introducing new verbiage into a comprehensive, easy to read, World Service Manual (WSM). This manual will be distributed in the first quarter of the year following our conference, allowing our fellowship to grow and flourish. The committee also maintains Regions and Area maps, to be accessible at ca.org.

Pg. 44 #7. The purpose of the committee is to serve as a resource for the C.A. service structure in areas of emerging technologies. In addition, we facilitate and assist Areas and Districts in approving their local websites, so that they may have a link directly from the C.A. web properties. The IT Committee, on an ongoing basis, works on adapting available technologies to better carry the message of C.A., while always keeping in mind the Twelve Traditions and Twelve Concepts of C.A., C.A. policies, privacy, and security. The committee also maintains Region and Area maps, to be accessible at ca.org.

Seconded

Motion passes unanimously

Motion 24: to rename the “C.A. Unity Committee” to “Unity Committee.”

Seconded

Motion passes with minor opposition

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Motion 25: to approve the updated CAWSC Unity Guidelines (Attachment 1)

Seconded

Motion passes with minor opposition

Motion 26: to approve the Suggested Unity Workshop Resource: Unity (Attachment 2)

Seconded

Motion fails

Motion 27: to approve the Suggested Unity Workshop Resource: Our Common Welfare (Attachment 3)

Seconded

Motion passes

Motion 28: to approve the Suggested Unity Workshop Resource: Speed Traditions

(Attachment 4)

Seconded

Motion passes with minor opposition

Motion 29: to approve the Suggested Unity Workshop Resource: Tradition Breakers

(Attachment 5)

Seconded

Motion taken back to committee.

Motion 30: to approve the 2026 Celebrate Around the World – A Last Resort artwork

(Attachment 6)

Seconded

Motion passes noted opposition.

Motion 31: to add new language to pg46. of the WSM (under the heading “WSC Committee Officers”)

Every Committee should nominate and select their own officers at conference prior to submitting their closing reports to the Conference Committee to become effective after the gavel falls at end of conference. Committees should prioritise are encouraged to elect delegates to committee officer positions over alternate delegates or members at large to avoid an additional financial burden on the World Service Office. This is not to override the consideration of concept 9.

Seconded

Motion passes with minor opposition

Motion 32: to approve the change of language of the current Step Study Meeting Format to a Literature Study & Topic Meeting Format. See Attachment 1.

Seconded

Motion passes with minor opposition

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Motion 33: to approve the change of language in the Meeting Formats 3^rd paragraph, sobriety paragraph and closing paragraph. See Attachment 2.

Seconded

Motion passes with minor opposition

Motion 34: to approve the change of language in the Preamble, applicable to Meeting Formats. See Attachment 3.

seconded

Referred back to committee

Motion 35: to approve the concept of a “How to Create Your Meeting Format” Guidelines to replace the existing Meeting Formats

Seconded

Withdraw back to committee

Motion 36: Pursuant to Point 8 of the C.A. Pamphlet Approval Process, motion to approve the new Power of PI draft pamphlet. See Attachment 4.

Seconded

Motion passes with minor opposition

Motion 37: Pursuant to Point 4 of the C.A. Pamphlet Approval Process, motion to approve the concept of a new pamphlet for managing medical conditions in recovery. See Attachment 5.

Seconded

Motion fails

Motion 38: Call the Question

Seconded

Motion passes

Motion 39: Pursuant to Point 4 of the C.A. Chips Approval Process, motion to approve the concept of a Multiple Years chip.

Seconded

Motion fails

Motion 40: Motion to approve the change of language in the LCF Guideline – Introduction. See Attachment 6 – pg 4-5. Seconded

Motion passes with minor opposition

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Motion 41: to approve the change of language in the LCF Guidelines – C.A. Pamphlet Approval Process. See Attachment 6 – pg 16-18.

Seconded

Motion passes unanimously

 

Motion 42: to approve the change of language in the LCF Guidelines – C.A. Pamphlet Publication Process. See Attachment 6 – pg 19-20.

Seconded

Motion passes unanimously

Motion 43: to approve the change of language in the LCF Guidelines – C.A. Chip Approval Process. See Attachment 6 – pg 25-26. Seconded

Motion passes unanimously

Motion 44: to remove the Meeting Formats from the appendices of all C.A. books in future printings.

Seconded

Motion fails

Motion 45: to reconsider motion 13in the Literature, Chips & Formats report (Motion 44).

Seconded

Motion passes with minor opposition.

Motion 46: to remove the Meeting Formats from the appendices of all C.A. books in future printings.

Seconded

Motion passes with minor opposition

Motion 47: to reconsider Motion 7 in LCF report (Motion 39)

Seconded

Motion fails

Motion 48: to approve the Speaker Submission Process (attachment 1.)

Seconded

Referred back to committee (Motion 50)

Motion 49 : to amend the word published to submitted in attachment 1

Seconded

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Motion passes (back to Motion 48)

Motion 50: to refer back to committee.

Seconded

Passes with minor opposition.

Motion 51: to approve the CAWS H&I LifeLine Letter (Attachment 1).

Seconded

Motion Ruled Out of Order by Chair

Motion 52: to approve CAWS H&I Outreach Survey (Attachment 2).

Seconded

Motion passes unanimously

Motion 53: To amend Standing Rule 21

21. Materials to be distributed to the fellowship by World Service Conference Committees shall be approved on the Conference floor prior to distribution with the exception of financial budgets.

All WSC Standing Committee service documents (guidelines, workbooks, handbooks etc) shall contain on the coversheet the following information:

1. Cocaine Anonymous World Services
2. WSC Committee Name
3. A WSC approved C.A. Logo
4. “Year” edition

Seconded

Motion passed unanimously

Motion 54: insert new language on page 47 of the WSCCC guidelines under the section labeled “general guidelines”

23) Any expenditure in excess of $500 or local currency equivalent must be approved by the spending committee and the WSOB by the check request process

Seconded

Motion passes unanimously

Motion 55: insert new language on page 47 of the WSCCC guidelines under the section labelled “general guidelines”

24) If any expenditure would exceed $1500 or local currency equivalent, 3 bids must be acquired in addition to being approved by the spending committee and the WSOB by the check request process

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Seconded

Motion passed unanimously

Motion 56: insert new language on page 47 of the WSCCC guidelines under the section labeled “general guidelines”

25) any expenditure in excess of $100 but less than $500 or local currency equivalent must be submitted to the convention spending Committee for approval Seconded

Motion passes unanimously

Motion 57: to add new language to the WSCCC guidelines on page 41 after the section labeled Information technology chair:

PRODUCTION & AUDIO TECHNOLOGY CHAIR

SOBRIETY REQUIREMENT:   Two years continuous sobriety.

PAST SERVICE WORK REQUIRED:   Prior experience on a C.A. Convention Committee.

QUALIFICATIONS: Strong leadership and organizational skills. Able to work with outside contractors in a professional manner. Familiarity with professional entertainment productions systems including but not limited to staging and rigging, audio, lighting, video projection, audio recording equipment, post-production, digital editing and broadcast/streaming.

PRODUCTION & AUDIO TECHNOLOGY CHAIR DUTIES:

1. Works closely with Program Chair and Entertainment Chair in identifying and determining Convention Audio/Visual technology needs, including any plans for streaming and/or recording of speakers and workshops.
2.  Performs site survey of hotel/venue including ballrooms, salons, meeting rooms, and other potential areas requiring Audio/Visual technology equipment to be utilized during the convention.
3. Works closely with Hotel/Events Venue Liaison to integrate any Decorations needs into staging/rigging. Plans logistics for systems in the function space in alignment with the terms provided in the Hotel/Venue contract.
4. Provides diagrams for proposed design of each equipped room to the Hotel/Venue Liaison for Steering Committee approval during planning and seeks additional approval from Steering Committee for any changes or revisions to approved designs.

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5) Prepares Request for Proposal (RFP) for all equipment, obtains a minimum of three (3) bids per Vendor Bidding Process and submits returned bids to the Hotel Venue Liaison for Steering Committee review.

6) Is present during contractor load-in and load-out and oversees final placement and operation of equipment as per Steering Committee approved design.

7) During the convention keeps copies of all contracts on hand and serves as on-site liaison between contractors and the Convention Committee, speakers, and workshop facilitators.

8) Obtain 3 bids for any expense which is estimated to exceed $1500 per vendor/subcontractor.

9) Complete a WSO Check Request Form for all expenditures over $500.

10) Submit all Check Requests and bids to the Chair of the Steering Committee which oversees their committee.

Seconded 

Motion passes unanimously

Motion 58: to change the WSCCC guidelines page 19 in the section labeled Program Vice Chairperson

PROGRAM VICE CHAIRPERSON

SOBRIETY REQUIREMENT: Three years continuous sobriety.

PAST SERVICE WORK REQUIRED: Prior experience on a C.A. Convention Committee.

QUALIFICATIONS: Strong leadership and organizational skills, familiarity with computers.

PROGRAM VICE CHAIRPERSON DUTIES:

1) Assist Program Chairperson as necessary and assume responsibility in absence of Chairperson.

2) Stay current on all activities of committee and Program Chairperson oversight.

3) Serve as floor coordinator, working closely with Hotel/Events Venue Liaison on logistics for function space.

4) Acts as a liaison from the Program Committee to the Audio-Visual Chairperson before and during the convention.

4)5) Filling of this position is left to the discretion of the Host City.

5)6) Obtain 3 bids for any expense which is estimated to exceed $500 per

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vendor/subcontractor.

6)7) Complete a WSO Check Request Form for all expenditures over $100.

7)8) Submit all Check Requests and bids to the Chair of the Steering Committee which oversees their committee.

8) Obtains three (3) bids for audio recording and Audio/visual Services. Coordinates with Hotel/Events Venue Liaison and Program Chair to determine the needs of the convention

Seconded

Motion passes unanimously.

Motion 59 :Motion to change page 22 of the WSCCC guidelines, number five under the section labeled speaker chairperson.

4) Coordinate with the Hospitality Committee the greeting and transportation of speakers.

5) Responsible for having confirmed in writing from the speakers their commitment to speak., and obtaining signed audio release forms from each speaker.

6) Confirm compensation package details for each speaker (i.e. travel, Hotel/Events Venue, convention registration).

Seconded

Motion passes unanimously

Motion 60: Motion to add new language on 20 of the WSCCC guidelines, after number seven under the section labeled workshop chairperson.

7) In the event a workshop is recorded, it is the responsibility of the Workshop Committee representative in attendance that the above mentioned disclaimer be heard at the beginning of the recording.

8) In the event a workshop is recorded, it is the responsibility of the workshop chairperson to obtain a signed audio release form from the speaker.

8)9) Recommend reading the Twelfth Tradition at the end of all workshops.

9)10) Ensure there are no tradition violations in the CAWS Convention – materials to be used during Workshops must be submitted in advance for review and approval by the Regional Trustee.

10)11) Obtain 3 bids for any expense which is estimated to exceed $500 per vendor/subcontractor.

11)12) Complete a WSO Check Request Form for all expenditures over $100.

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12)13) Submit all Check Requests and bids to the Chair of the Steering Committee which oversees their committee.

Seconded

Motion passes unanimously

Motion 61 – for SOCA to host the 2029 WS convention

Seconded

Motion passes unanimously

Motion 62: To approve the 2025 Amended Budget

Seconded

Motion passes with Minor opposition.

Motion 63: To approve the Proposed budget for FY 2026

Seconded

Motion passes with minor opposition

Motion 64: to amend the WSBT quarterly expenses in the proposed 2026 budget. Seconded

Motion Fails (return to Motion 63)

Motion 65: to start earlier at 8am.

Seconded

Motion passes with minor opposition

Motion 66: to approve the CAWS PI Summit Handbook (March 2025 Revision) Attachment 1.

Seconded

Referred back to committee

Motion 67: to approve ‘Cocaine Anonymous Flyer Design & Approval Guide’ Attachment 2.

Seconded

Motion passes with minor opposition

Motion 68: to approve the ‘CA Meeting Finder App’ Flyer Attachment 3.

Seconded

Passes with minor opposition

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Motion 69: to amend page 15 of the world service Public Information committee summit guidelines.

Seconded

Unanimous consent was sought (This was challenged Motion 66 referred back to committee)

Motion 70: to approve the ‘There is a Solution’ Flyer Attachment 4.

Seconded

motion passes with minor opposition

Motion 71: to approve the ‘Professional’s Week’ Flyer Attachment 5.

Seconded

Motion passes unanimously.

Motion 72: to approve LifeLine letter

Seconded

Motion passes with minor unanimously

Motion 73: To add the following disclaimer to all suggested Unity workshop resource formats:

These Workshop examples are meant to be suggestive only. They are not reflective of the opinions of C.A. as a whole. They are potential workshop ideas for fellowship utilisation.

For further information or guidance on how to use these resources please contact unity@ca.org

Seconded

Motion passes with minor opposition.

Motion 74: to approve the Suggested Unity Workshop Resource: Tradition Breakers (Attachment 5)

Seconded

Motion passes with noted opposition.

Motion 75: to approve the Process for Submitting Audio Recordings on C.A. Media Platform (attachment 1)

Seconded

Motion passes with minor opposition.

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Motion 76: To establish a WSOB policy that book and literature publication includes a five year moratorium for changes and the translated versions of those be given a two year grace period for publication.

Seconded

Motion passes with minor opposition.

Motion 77: motion to close

Seconded

Motion passes unanimously

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2025 World Service Conference of Cocaine Anonymous

Summary of Motions

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