April 18, 2026 – WSOB Minutes – Approved

WSOB MINUTES: APRIL 18, 2026

SERENITY PRAYER – Randy G. opens the meeting with the Serenity Prayer.

TRADITION – Tai read the 4thTradition.

CONCEPT – Tai read the 4th Concept.

ROLL CALL & QUORUM DETERMINATION

Present:

• Randy G. Chair
• Justin C. CAWS 2026 Chair
• Nathan CAWS 2027 Chair
• Crawford CAWS 2028 Chair
• Parthi T. CAWS 2029 Chair
• Tai B. Director of Operations
• Russell S Treasurer
• Kim C Secretary
• Jesse G Director of Conferences and Conventions
• Wesley B. DAL
• Jason S DAL
• Morten V. DAL
• Kalob T. DAL
• Karmen K. WST
• Jonathon WSOT

Guests: Larissa G. (Member at Large), Nadz (Member at Large), Jo P (Member at Large)

CHAIR ANNOUNCEMENTS

• The March 2026 minutes were approved.

SEVENTH TRADITION

• Observed in the office; online members are directed towards ca.org.

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CAWS CONVENTION REPORTS

CAWS 2026 (Florida) – Justin C.

Highlights:

Registration (4/15/2026): Royal – 238, Sabal – 246, Bismarck – 62

Hotel Pickup (4/2/25): 2147 room nights Total = 546

Greetings to all! As of this writing, just 35 days remain until the CAWS 2026 Convention innsunny Orlando, Florida! It is now so close you can smell it! Don’t forget to pack your swimsuits and sunscreen, although we hope to place the dunk tank in the shade!

• Late registration is still going on until May 4th, and registrations continue to trickle in.
• We are continuing to send out blasts through social media and direct email with important information and deadlines.
• We will continue to utilize the rooming list and social media to send reminders to register.
• Please note that all financials to follow in this report are only current as of 4/2/26, unless otherwise noted, and do not reflect the total of proceeds accrued since that date.
• All major categories still remain under budget, and we’re working toward wrapping up any significant spending, and asking that all CR’s be turned in prior to entering May. Lots of dunk tank tickets left for sale so please order them and hand them out.
• I am redrawing the diagrams of the ballroom on the Hotel’s platform in their preferred platform, hoping that we may not have to submit drawings to Orange County Fire Dept. for an on-site inspection prior to the doors opening.
• Initial BEO’s are due May 1st, the remaining we’ll have signed on-site. All room sets will be finalized with the General Committees on the day of our last on-site meeting April 18th.
• Registration is preparing the list of items to be included in the packages and has the tech side of the desk worked out. We’ll still have some printed programs and signs for those who need them. Lots of signs and décor to be placed. Many small details are now emerging and being handled appropriately.
• We’re at about 100 H&I daily thus far and are hoping for many more.
• We have the Yapp App and its in test mode with the Steering Committee. Meeting with DOO and both Treasurers and WSOB Chair went extremely well, got some finer points
• ironed out.
• We are still in need of more silent auction items and basket items to be donated. Sunday night entertainment will be a Silent Disco.
• We’ll have more registrations for sure and everyone is looking forward to May!

I’ve been planting seeds along the way for the Pass it On reports, they are due prior to our last General Committee Meeting on June 6th. We’re in the final sprint and everyone is holding up well. Thank you each for all that you do. I am so grateful to continue serving as CAWS 2026 Chair, please contact me with any questions or concerns.

Blessings ILAS

Justin C., Chair – CAWS 2026

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CAWS 2027 (Seattle) April 2027 – Nathan

Highlights:

April 2026 Report –

Nathan H. (Chairperson) & Devon E. (Secretary)

General:

• Steering/General Committee meet the last Sunday of each month via Zoom
• The steering committee meets at 8:30 am prior to the general meeting.
• The general committee meets at 9:00 am.
• Steering committee chairs are to be holding downline committee meetings.
• Convention time-line reviewed by steering committee and sent out to general committee.
• Informed and discussed that we have to have the registration and web page complete to go live prior to CAWS 2026. May 6th is the agreed upon date by committee.
• Ad-hoc committee continues to meet and will be meeting on the 10th to finalize registration costs and packages.
• Video Presentation To Be Shown At CAWS 2026 is in the Works.

Treasurer:

• Finalizing details and tickets for upcoming raffles; Opportunity Raffle (airfare & memorabilia credits, two full registrations, and 4-night hotel stay) VIP Experience
• Drawing (4-night stay – Presidential Suite, two full registrations, and memorabilia credit).
• Memorabilia in the works to have at CAWS 2026. 12-Step Dinner & Speaker series currently underway with steps 1-3 in March, steps 4-5 will be in May. Registration chair has started adding registration and etc. on RegFox.

Vice-Chair:

• Downline committee meetings are taking place monthly. The current PI chair (Mikey S.) Has Accepted the Chair Position of Advanced Info & Newsletter.

Program:

• Will be bringing nominees forward for remaining open positions at next month’s meeting. Open positions; Workshops & Survey/Evaluation Coordinator.
• Entertainment and Special Events chairs are coordinating schedule/program and working with ad-hoc committee on final costs for each confirmed event.

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Hotel/Events Liaison:

• A reservation booking link was received from the hotel. Dates that the hotel is due money were reviewed with the steering committee and registration ad-hoc committee.
• Web page/design is underway, will be uploading registration and etc. from the ad-hoc committee as received.

Registration Ad-Hoc Committee:

• Ad-hoc committee has met on bi-weekly basis. The next meeting will take place on Friday the 10th at 7pm viz zoom.
• Registration cut-off dates, registration costs, packages, and what is included within each package was discussed and ready to be finalized after final review at the upcoming meeting on the 10th.

CAWS 2028 (Scotland) – Crawford B.

Highlights:

Chair

• very happy with the way things are progressing within the committee. The unity and enthusiasm of everyone involved makes it a great committee to be part of. I can sense a real momentum coming from both the steering committee and subcommittee chairs now as we approach the 2 years out mark and this is really encouraging to see.

Secretary

• This position is currently vacant as Connor handed in his position. We would like to thank him for his service.

Vice Chair

• I have taken on the outreach role within the committee until the position is filled. I have been added as admin to the CAWS 2028 Facebook page and will be taking on this role until the position is filled.
• Our P.I. chair is looking into the possibility of engaging with professionals and the media at the convention.
• Our H&I chair is looking into live streaming the convention into prisons and institutions where people cannot get out to attend the convention.

Program

• We have elected a new program chair and would like to welcome Remy to the position. Already, she has touched base with her committee to arrange a meeting to see where the program committee are at this stage.
• A priority will be to grow each sub committee and encourage as many people geographically to get involved. This will create as much unity and enthusiasm as possible within the fellowship.

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• I will study the manual to better understand my role and the roles of the subcommittee chairs.

Hotel/Events Venue Liaison

• During this week, we have reached out to hotels both in the city center and out towards the airport. The deadline for submission is by close of play today and we have the following.

City Centre Hotels

• 10 hotels have offered accommodation
• 8 hotels still to respond
• 5 hotels have declined to offer as they do not have rates for 2028 yet.

Airport Hotels

• 4 hotels have offered accommodation
• 2 hotels have declined to offer as they do not have their rates set for 2028.
• The current offers will now be reviewed and matched against our criteria and spec so we can consider the options available to us.

Other Information

• We have a few vacant positions and a flyer with the positions and how to apply will follow in due course.

Thank you for allowing me to be of service.

ILAS Crawford Brown (CAWS 2028 Chair).

CAWS 2029 (Chair) – Parthi T.

Highlights:

Since my last report, I am pleased to provide an update as we continue building momentum and transitioning further into active planning for CAWS 2029.

Steering Committee & Planning Progress

• The Steering Committee continues to meet regularly and remains actively engaged in early-stage planning.
• We have now begun soliciting résumés for five General Committee positions, we look forward to continued participation from members of the Fellowship as we expand our service structure.

Hotel & Venue Selection

• Our Hotel / Events Venue Liaison has been diligently working to seek proposals fromnpotential hotels, and has scheduled walkthroughs with two venues as part of the evaluation process. This marks an important step forward as we begin to assess options and move toward securing a location for CAWS 2029.

Fundraising Efforts

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• The committee is currently discussing and planning several fundraising events to be held over the coming months. These efforts will help build financial support and engagement within the Fellowship as we move forward.

Financial Update

• The previously approved $20,000 CAD fundraising allocation from the SOCA Area has now been received by CAWSO, and we are currently awaiting deposit to determine the USD equivalent.
• At this time, we officially have $1,500 USD in our account.
• Our Treasurer continues working on establishing a local petty cash bank account, and is actively researching and moving forward with the setup process.

International Attendee Information

• We continue to develop information to be shared with the Fellowship regarding entry into Canada for individuals with criminal convictions, ensuring clarity and accessibility for our international attendees.

Next Priorities:

• Continuing the hotel and convention venue selection process, including walkthroughs and proposal evaluation
• Reviewing and selecting candidates for General Committee positions
• Planning and initiating upcoming fundraising events
• Finalizing the setup of a local petty cash bank account
• Continuing development of information for international attendees regarding entry into Canada

I remain deeply grateful for the trust placed in me and committed to maintaining transparency, accountability, and steady progress as we continue building momentum toward CAWS 2029.

Yours In Love & Service,

Parthi Thiyagarajah

CAWS 2029 Chairperson

OFFICER REPORTS

Director of Operations (DOO) – Tai B.

April 2026

Highlights:

• I continue to meet and/or communicate with the WSOB Chair, WSO Trustee, WSOB Treasurer, WSOB Members and paid vendors when necessary. Communication with Bookkeeper weekly.
• TC Meeting 4/14/2026.
• CRM ADHOC, Shopify complete, QBO meeting 4/9/2026, HubSpot pending completion.
• WSOB Chairperson master checklist revisions and updates weekly.

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Office Update:

• (2028 account to be determined for future use)(Discussion taking place for future use, policy to be implemented)
• Guidelines are past deadlines, fellowship needs these ASAP, Conference Committee, Archives Committee and Finance Committee.
• Convention Guidelines, meeting 4/8/2026, DOCAC, Chairperson
• Websites (PI, IT, Museum and CA.org) (PI forms and templates updated) (H&I to research (DAL Update), Unity, links added)
• Made WSBT Contact information. (in process for Secretary of State, Charitable Business, with registered agent) CAWS Probation, CAWSO, Inc. Updated, 2024 forms sent, 2025 forms sent. Revisions made 4/09/2026.
• Starter kit requests sent to WSOT monthly and last quarter report 20260310, 27 to date.
• CA.org website continually checked with updates as necessary.
• WSBT 12 Concept Communication requested (Complete)
• Email Addresses need updates (working with DAL and Vendor)
• QBO needs to be rerouted to WSO and needs to be initiated. Meetings in progress with contract, NDA sent 4/08/2026.
• Working with WSOB Treasurer for CC Policy (4/14/2026 Deadline)
• UK Distribution outside of UK, soft opening to be initiated and soon. (need more to address Shopify practices, working with DAL for reports and Cash Flow) May need to add add-ons.
• Working on Bank accounts with WSOB Treasurer. (Meetings continue)
• Pulled conference information to better assist with possible HubSpot solution. (DAL assistance for uniform, region and area reports)
• LTPAC Asia & Africa, reports pulling.

Merchandise:

• UK Distribution contract made.
• Swedish Chips discussed in Area meeting) (Order in progress) Re-order to take place after payment.
• Merchandise Committee? (DAL interest)
• COGS review to be made, working with WSOB Treasurer
• Solution for racks (Amazon and CA designed insert) added to Shopify.
• Pending completion of revised bookmarks and can labels (H&I Committee)

Translation Committee:

• Meeting 4/14/2026
• Tradition 11 language request.
• -20250331, have French, Danish. DAL to help. (NEED ALL MEETING TRANSLATION FORMATS, also Pamphlets and Books) Denmark asked to stop printing current books.
• Continues meetings taken place with MERT, ERT, WST, WSO Chairperson and DAL.
• Revised Royalty and Licensing Agreements (WSBT approved)
• Copyrights sent, WSBT Qtr4 Mins received, Licensing and Royalty Agreements pending completion. (27 areas active participation, 1 discussing, 2 contact made)
• Need to start searching for Translator, currently have formulated team to assist (Swedish, Dutch, Danish, French and Spanish been assigned) LCF glossary of terms complete and to be added to Translation lists.
• Purchasing AI tool.

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• Request for Transfer of Rights form to be translated.
• Request for Release Forms to be translated.
• Swedish book discussion.
• Approval of French, Swedish to be made.
• Meeting with Russia Area 4/16/2026
• Spanish 5 pamphlets sent, process for approval
• Danish TSCG sent, working on approval and corrections
• April Minutes DRAFT Attached

CRM:

• NO MEETINGS
• Hubspot access has been made.
• Training for QBO, Shopify and Hubspot for Staff and Bookkeeper to be scheduled.

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LCF:

• WSOB Liaison Meeting April 19, 2026
• Point 2 Publication Process, Power of PI, complete and sent (in LCF Process)
• Asked to join LCF Guidelines Sub-Committee, revision meeting
• Asked to join LCF Publication Oversight Committee, updates made as Shop is reorganizing.
• Discussion on WSO, WSOB oversight, SR-13 Pending, not approved.
• Working with volunteer for future printings and pamphlet oversight.
• Redesign needs to take place. (Personally working on)

NewsGram:

• NewsGram Guidelines to be revised. (WSOB Chairperson)
• Updated WSOB Members made 4/07/2026.

WSOB

• Discussion on future Training and Procedures moving forward (working with DAL)
• Convention flights made for WSOB Chairperson, Treasurer
• Rooms Complete for WSOB Chairperson and Treasure, DOO and DOCAC
• Conference Registration code given, pending completion.
• Meet with Ast. Manager, WSOB Chairperson and WSOB Treasurer to clarify budget line items and possible changes with 2023 YTD history.
• Working on QB entry of budgets.
• CAWS2026 4/11/2026 meeting, Schedule.
• Request Housekeeping to World Service Manual

Delegate Mailing

• Asked to join Conference delegate Mailer Sub-Committee.

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Referral Response:

• WSOB 2025-04

While reviewing the pamphlets on ca.org, I noticed that the current layout could benefit from a more visually appealing design. I’d like to suggest updating the presentation, similar to the approach used by CMA (link attached for reference). Specifically, replacing the plain text pages with pamphlet images would create a more engaging and user-friendly experience. With the website being updated I believe this would be an ideal time to look at making this change. Additionally, I recommend standardizing the pamphlets in black and white. A clean, minimal design not only enhances readability but would also reduce printing costs for Areas — particularly once Print on Demand is implemented.

https://www.crystalmeth.org/download/what-is-the-seventh-tradition/?wpdmdl=2642&refresh=688922ca4454e1753817802

Respectfully submitted:

Tai Ramirez, Director of Operations

 

WSOB Chair – Randy G. Highlights:

April 2026 WSOB Report

Highlights:

• I participated in the monthly committee meetings and went to the office on a weekly basis. The chair-to-chair call is back on the schedule.
• Activity level was still high in the last month and I believe that progress is not just encouraging but we have scheduled appointments with consultants and trainers to further our implementation of our platforms.
• A flurry of focused energy on line has kept Jesse’s check requests rolling and we appreciate everyone’s focus to staying engaged.
• We’ve got some very important decisions and activity for C.A. over the next few months before the conference, so I am asking in advance for some engagement to reflect the true spirit of service that we signed on for.

As our world can get pretty small some times and things can happen that may effect everyone on the board, please keep in mind that every individual has the right to their personal opinion and ideas. But also keep in mind that everything that is posted and/or said in a public setting of any kind can often disparage the board, its members and the trust of our fellowship. Please be conscious of this with our behavior, both as members of this board and as individuals as well.

ILAS – Randy G

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WSOB Treasurer Report:

15th April 2026

Highlights:

• Regular interaction with our DOO, WSOB Chair, WSOT and Bookkeeper.
• Regularly check account activity. I now have access to all relevant bank with permissions currently in hand.
• Attended a ZOOM meeting with CAWS2026 Convention Treasurer, CAWS2026 Chair, DOO and WSOB Chair.
• I’ve participated in online business by email and on WhatsApp group in a timely manner.
• I attended the WSC Finance Committee meeting on 15th March and we will begin planning work on the amended 2026 and draft 2027 budget over the upcoming weeks and months.
• Met with Chase, with DOO, and currently setting up Emergency Reserve Account we will transfer funds from PR to ER as this decision was already reached.
• Ongoing communication with CAWS2027 Treasurer and addressing the issue of funds being held in a local account, transfer to another account will occur.
• Had a budget review meeting with CAWS2028 Treasurer and DoCaC.
• Initiated and maintained contact with CAWS2029 Chair and Treasurer.
• All files submitted to CPA for preparing tax returns.
• Currently preparing a draft policy for Convention Committee Petty Cash Accounts. An unnecessary trend of WS Convention Committees using local accounts will be addressed to align with guidelines and spending policies.
• Amended new CC policy, approved and now in place.
• Assisting WSO as they prepare to address COGS Audit.
• Attended ZOOM meeting with DOO, Ast Manager and WSOB and put an action plan in place to move into action with QB online. This task has been escalated and timelines are being established.

Financials Included for this report;

• Balance Sheet YTD as of 15th April 2026
• P&L Budget v Actual YTD as of 15th April 2026
• P&L YTD as of 15th April 2026
• 12 Week Cash Flow Analysis from 10th April 2026

Thank you for the opportunity to be of service

ILAS

Ruseell S.

WSOB Treasurer

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WSOB Secretary – Kimberley C.

SECRETARY’S REPORT April, 2026

Highlights:

H&I

• This month I attended the H&I meeting. They are in the midst of preparing their new bookmark and sticker images for their SR14.
• They’ve prepared a revised version of their statement of purpose. They’ll be presenting it next month.
• H&I committee members were talking about assisting with the 2027 PI summit in Seattle. Which I thought was pretty good.
• They’ve received one referral and one request for a starter kit in Chicago.

Referrals

• Wesley and I were set to work on a potential response for the DOCAC referral, we reached out to the maker and found out that the referral was withdrawn, so no response was required
• Checked in with Lou to see if there’s any new referrals for WSOB. I will also be giving him the list of referrals; we finalized last month via motion so he can check them off the list.

Other

• Updating motions from last month
• Updating the agenda file in OneDrive.
• Spoke Kalob about his project last week to see if I can be of use. Looking forward to assisting.
• And I had a real treat last month. I got to see Carmen and Jonathan and Morten in Denmark and not in a little box on zoom. It was really cool. And I got to meet Morten’s beautiful family

Yours in Service

Kimberley C

WSOB Secretary

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Director Of Conferences and Conventions (DoCaC) – Jesse G.

Report April 2026

Highlights:

CAWS 2026 – Florida

Chair

• 2 months
• Approved 125k on direct billing

Vice Chair

• H&I – will have attendees Fri, Sat & Sun
• PI- workshop sat afternoon at 3pm resource table for PI resources various items orders from office and stunna shades for attendees

Outreach

• attended various events to inform of and encourage attendance to CAWS206
• newsletter, flyers, basket donation posted to social media pages

Children’s event

• check request to Twinkle Toes nannies submitted and approved
• cost will be determined by number of children participating and that has yet to be determined

Special Needs – none IDed at this time; have ASL as back up just in case and have begun to request bids

Unity – 2 events;

• Kahoot game on Thursday evening
• Popcorn machine – more info to come
• Vol Coord – a master list has been forms; 71 volunteers have signed up

Treasurer

• Sources
  • Fundraising
  • Auctions
  • Reg and Event related

Expenses

• Major expenses
  • Fundraising
  • Entertainment
  • Banquet and Brunch
  • Special events

Registration

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• 564 (59 up from last month) total registrants; ave registration –
• Royal 46% of total registrations
• 47 (+67) banquets and 281 (+59) breakfasts

Program – have updated program v4

• Entertainment
• Comedian will be replaced with humorous cover band
• MC, Stevie Ray has been contracted
• Silent disco
• Workshops- Working on gifts
• Speakers- good to go
• Marathons- Spots will be continued to be filled as registrations come in
• Survey eval – use survey moneky
• Special Events
• Working on shirts for fun run
• Working on committee for on site and off site
• Old Town – 66 (+6)
  • Kayak – 37 (+2)
  • K1 – 17 (+4)
  • Bass Fishing –9 (+2)
  • Gatorland – 38 (+1)
  • Fun Run 18 (+6
  • Pickleball 6 (+2
  • Golf – 8 (+4)
  • Blues and BBQ – 51 (+5)

Hotel

• Convention is > 25% of booked nights = 2149 room nights (-52 from last month)
• F&B minimum is met
• Credit application has been approved for 125k
• 14 days prior final cut off for BEO’s
• Deposit due 3.2.26 pd
• Need transp chair
• Have Disney promo code
• Sent BEO’S to docac for review
• Hospitality – items orderd

WSC Conference 2026/2027

• 2026/2027 contracts fully executed
• 2026 addendum fully executed
• 2027 addendum fully executed

CAWS 2027 – Washington State

Chair

• Reviewed timeline and sent to general
• Video for presentation at 2026 conv and conf

Treasurer

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• Met with DoCaC and WSOB Tr to update budget
• Beg Bal $25,621.41; Available Bal $26.316.67
• Working on raffles, opportunity drawings, memorabilia, registration prices, and regfox

VC

• Meets with downline monthly

Program

• Looking to fill open positions
• Entertainment and special events in focus

Hotel/events liaison

• Reservation link for hotel provided
• Working on parking logistics

CAWS 2028 – Scotland Area

NO REPORT

Jesse’s report

• DoCaC met with hotel liaison and Trustee and Helms Brisco to discuss non-contractual hotel options; next meeting on 4.21.26.
• Program Chair replaced
• Secretary resigned
• Met with Treasurer and WSOB Tr to update budget; Jo will submit updated budget to
• WSC prior to SR14 mailer deadline.

CAWS 2029 – Toronto

Hotel Liaison

• Seeking proposals
• Has 2 walkthroughs scheduled

Fundraising

• discussing potential events

Treasurer

• Local account transferred CAD funds to world account; have USD in local account

Focus

• Getting a hotel
• Filling gen committee positions
• Develop info for internation attendees regarding entry into Canada

WSC Conference Committee (WSCCfC)

• Working on new referrals
• Continues to receive referrals about having an online conference due to concerns about entering US and the questions that need to be answered to enter the country
• Credentialling website is up
• Registration website is up

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• SR14 date is 6.27.26; need items by 6.4.26
• Working on guidelines
• Considering adding a budget coord position

WSC Convention Committee (WSCCvC)

• Meeting with Seth, Jesse and Tai to align DoCaC position on WSCCC guidelines with WSM
• Working on new referrals
• Working on SR-34 material
• Audio and tech guidelines updates

Bid Vetting Committee

• No bids for 2030

RFP Committee

• Jay F continues to chair RFP committee and is doing an amazing job
• Have narrowed down to 5 finalists for final RFPs
• Dallas, Dulles, Chicago, Dublin, Toronto
• Better offers if we do 3 vs 2 years
• Next meeting is scheduled for early May

Jesse G

DIRECTORS AT LARGE (DAL) REPORTS

Jason S. (DAL) – March 2026

Highlights:

NO REPORT

Wesley B. (DAL) – March 2026

Highlights:

Attended

• Regular WSOB meeting
• North American PI
• WSCPIC
• Referrals Ad Hoc
• ANRC
• PI Updates

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• Continuing with updates to PI Rocks and Professional Outreach presentations, as well as the Fact Sheet following latest survey results (some of this content could be used on website update)
• Summit Guidelines being reviewed for possible SR-14 submission
• NA Summit 2027 looking for venues in Seattle
• European Summit 2027 – does not have chair, but Euro PI has handled it internally the past few years. No exact plan yet on, location, timing
• Discussion of reaching out to World H&I as both committees have outreach roles to Treatment Centers and Institutions; trying to avoid duplication and better coordinate efforts (PI talking to staff, H&I bringing meetings)
• European PI will be discussing professional outreach, new media, as well as their own Summit Guidelines
• There looks to be a lot of great ideas and new materials for SR-14 at Conference.

WSOB – Referrals –

• Worked with Kim on DOCAC response; Jesse asked to withdraw.
• Continuing to liaise with Conference Committee to clean up previous (completed) referrals, as well as confirm any new submissions.

Newsgram

• spoke to Kenny about concerns with Archives submission and WSBT requests to edit. Finished review of upcoming release.

Misc

• Continue discussions on new delegate orientation possibilities with Kalob.

In Love and Service – Wesley B

Morten V. (DAL) April 2026

Highlights:

Attending:

• MER Convention
• MER Assembly
• CAWS 2028 steering committee we have them.
• Translation committee
• CA Russia meeting after deadline for reports.

MER Convention

• We had the biggest convention in CA Denmark`s history. Both attendance and financially wise.
• 25 % of the profit will be donated to WSO (around 2500 dollars)

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MER Assembly

• MER Trustee and I talked about the translation
• We also talked about the freedom foundation

CAWS 2028 steering committee

• Jo, Russell and Jesse have been meeting to go through the budget.
• Payment solutions
• Open chair positions
• CAWS 2028 fundraiser in London April 18th. I will attend.

Translation committee

• Meetings coming with France, Quebec, Holland and Russia.
• See minutes in One drive.

 

Kalob T. (DAL04) – APRIL 2026

Highlights:

Meeting Finder App

• v1.5.0 was released for iOS (Android was released the week prior). Internal tools were updated and bugs were addressed.
• Updated meetings; added 2 more loner groups; added Spain’s first group to the app (first to the app, to be clear)
• Added link to Freedom Fund into the C.A. Meeting Finder app (added to the next version release this upcoming quarter)

CRM:

• Attended last minute meeting to help the office with the CRM and training with Lexie, our potential training partner.
• Attended a HubSpot webinar on how survey management works regarding feedback surveys for NPS, CES and CSAT surveys and how to get feedback from the fellowship.
• Learned more about custom properties and how HubSpot operates in terms of collecting feedback (cadance, feedback type, measurements, etc.)

Shop:

• Looking into more advanced reports to help the office understand their sales, inventory, and project when to refill stock. Working with the office to solve their reporting needs.
• Created and enabled automated features to save office employees time.
• Added a new product.
• Created a new Shopify app specifically for CAWSO reports. Our needs are slightly different than other orgs, so this should help save time and effort in the office
• Serverless tools used; host costs are $0. Three customized reports, including grouping quarterly sales by Area and/or Region. More to come as well. This automation (and more to come) will help the office run more efficiently.

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• This was a very large project that required learning new skills and opens the doors to better reports in the future.

Documentation:

• Slowly but surely, this is coming together.

Added documentation for:

• Our Shopify setup in Slab.
• The custom CAWSO Stats Shopify App development, accounts, codebase, etc.
• This is an open-source GitHub project that embeds directly into Shopify
• Sexual harassment
• Required signed documents
• Monthly WSOB meeting information
• Where to upload documents.
• New future WSOB members regarding secure banking and online payment safety.
• Account security guidelines
• I could use some help adding documentation. There is a lot the WSOB does and is responsible for, and it’s a lofty task to centralize our data.

Misc:

• Created colourful logos in a few different languages for a proof-of-concept product.

Kalob Taulien, Director at Larg

WORLD SERVICE TRUSTEE (WST) – Karmen K.

April 2026

Highlights:

General:

• Updated Registrations
  • COCAINE ANONYMOUS FOR THE EU
  • CA HOPE FAITH COURAGE FOR THE EU
• Copyright Agreements
  • South West COUNTRY
  • Sweden
  • Belgium

Signed Local Pamphlet Printing & Distribution License Agreement 2026

• Norway
• Holland Netherlands
• Germany
• Hong Kong
• South West Country
• Sweden

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• Ireland
• Denmark
• South Africa
• Sussex

Signed Royalty Agreement

• France
• Quebec, Canada
• Holland Netherlands
• Sweden
• Thailand
• South Africa
• Sussex

WSBT:

• Correspondence reviews
• Participated in all online Motions
• Approved the Delegate Mailing
• Working on list of rooms for Quarter 2/CAWS convention along with Conference. Will send update to Tai

MER

• Went to Denmark for Quarter 1 meeting and to participate in the Mainland European Regional Convention
• Lots of hard work and long days were had for our quarterly.
• At the convention, two Trustees held a Service Workshop along with a review of the Concepts in which the Trustees participated in. We also included a Jeopardy game to review what we covered within the workshop.
• This was very well attended. They are very interested in how things work and are very willing to learn.
• Two Trustees were speakers
• I was able to meet and talk with some of the Delegates and Chairs from Denmark, Germany, Holland, Sweden, Ca Holland Noord Area, Belgium and Norway (not yet recognized – hopefully at this year’s conference)
• Their enthusiasm was very infectious and was wonderful to be a part of
• All that I spoke with had great things to say about the service, help and guidance that the office gives them
• Most of the WSBT has volunteered to participate in Dunk the Boards at CAWS 2026. We look forward to seeing who has the best aim!

WSOB:

• Attended WSOB monthly meetings and by-weekly with DOO, Chair and WSOT
• Signed Contract for Insurance for the Office
• Approved the Delegate Mailing

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Online Motions

• Motion to approve CR2027-018 for fundraising
• Motion to approve CR2028-05 for fundraiser
• Motion to approve CR2027-017r for Regfox
• Motion to approve cr2028-06 pre-convention fundraising.
• Motion to approve CR2026-049 for hospitality suite items.
• Motion to approve CR2026-050 John Nichols for entertainment.
• Motion to approve CR2028-07 pre-convention fundraising.
• Motion to approve Credit Card Policy
• Motion to approve CR2026-051 for children’s events
• Motion to approve CR2026-059 for memorabilia.
• Motion to approve CR2026-053 for memorabilia
• Motion to approve CR2027-014R revised
• Motion to approve CR2027-019 for hypnotist for the purposes of entertainment

WSC Conference 2026/2027

• Registration is open for 2026

CAWS

CAWS 2026

• Motion to approve CR2026-049 for hospitality suite items.
• Motion to approve CR2026-050 John Nichols for entertainment.
• Motion to approve CR2026-051 for children’s events
• Motion to approve CR2026-059 for memorabilia.
• Motion to approve CR2026-053 for memorabilia

CAWS 2027

• Motion to approve CR2027-018 for fundraising
• Motion to approve CR2027-017r for Regfox
• Motion to approve CR2028-07 pre-convention fundraising.
• Motion to approve CR2027-014R revised
• Motion to approve CR2027-019 for hypnotist for the purposes of entertainment

CAWS 2028 – Scotland Area

Working with Jennifer to make sure we are covered with the proper insurance for the Boxing event – They have decided not to go with this event

• Motion to approve CR2028-05 for fundraiser
• Motion to approve cr2028-06 pre-convention fundraising.
• Motion to approve CR2028-07 pre-convention fundraising.

Archives

• Participated in the Archive committee meeting

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TNC

• Motion to approve Lawyers’ fees
• Motion to approve contract for 2027 boat cruise

WORLD SERVICE OFFICE TRUSTEE– Jonathan H.

April 17, 2026

Highlights:

Summary of General Activities:

• Participated in Online Business for WSBT and WSOB as Required
• Communication with WSO Chair, Treasurer, DOO, Asst. Manager, Bookkeeper, and WSBT/WSOB Members as Required.

Treasurer

• Met with Treasurer to go over reports, processes, and budgets
• Helped create first draft of Amended 2026 and Proposed 2027 budgets
• Was available to answer additional questions

Expense Reports

• Updated expense report and reviewed during Quarterly meeting

Banking

• Handled locking and unlocking credit cards for WSBT members

Licensing and royalties

• o Idea to have WSOB involved with printers and distributors to approve or be included on
• orders was brought to WSBT. Idea seemed well received, no action taken yet.

Discussion Points

• Conversations about the speaker tapes and motions from the Conference floor.
  • 2024 Motion 39
  • 2205 Motions 48, 49, 50
• Printable versions of the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions banners to be available online

Motions

• Awaiting website approval motion to be completed
• Submitting budget change motion to move expenses from future WSBT budgets to Q1

WSOB Ad hoc Software, Web, CRM Committee

• Met to discuss the website being ready for Trustee review for traditions violations
• Website has been provided to WSBT and they are currently reviewing and going through approval process
• Unable to attend meeting 3/22/26 due to WSBT Quarterly

WSC Finance Committee (Member)

• Will be attending meeting 4/19/26 to help go through the budget process

WSC IT Committee (Lead Trustee):

• Attended meeting 2/28/26

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• Unable to attend meeting 3/28/26 due to WSBT Quarterly
• Will be submitting updated guidelines to include speaker tape process

WSC PI Committee (2nd Trustee):

• No Meeting attended yet

WSBT Finance Sub-Committee (Lead Trustee):

• No Meeting held yet

Long Term Planning (Member):

• At meeting 4/5/26
• Several projects in process; the following are projects currently being worked on:
  • Book Development and Approval Process
  • Global Fulfillment
  • Investigation of North American Roll-Out for Pamphlet Licensing
  • NewsGram Updating
  • Global Growth Initiatives
  • Conference Scheduling

Referral Responses – Assigned to Jonathan H.

N/A

Upcoming Meetings of Note:

• WSBT Mid-Quarter Call – N/A
• WSBT Q2 Meeting – 5/19/26 to 5/21/26

Best Regards,

• Jonathan Havens
• WSOT
• 520.990.1983
• wsot@ca.org

NEW BUSINESS

• WSOB Guidelines – Motion made
• Digital Area Reports – Simplifies Area Reports. Want to thank Jason for all his work in this area.

Motions discussion:

• Review 2 motions:
• Motion 39 – Test feasibility by making available 5 sample recordings on CA mobile App.
• Motion 49 – To amend motion 39.
• Motion 50 – To refer back to committee (passed with minor opposition)
• Do motions passed in 2025 override motions passed in 2024?
• Motions conflict with each other.

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RE: should we put the 5 recordings back up?

We do not have a conference approved process for approving the speaker recordings.

MOTIONS

Spending Committee Online Motions

(April 27, 2026)

Motion to approve CR2026-075 in the amount of $4,550.00 for entertainment-silent disco. Seconded, Passed with unanimous consent.

(Apr 28, 2026)

Motion to approve CR2026-078 in the amount of $3996.00 for buses-transportation. Seconded, Passed with unanimous consent.

(April 29, 2026)

Motion to approve CR2026-076 in the amount of $1227.10 for special events (golf). Seconded, Passed with unanimous consent.

WSOB Online Motions:

(May 4, 2026)

Motion to rename ‘Petty Cash Account” (#9571) to ‘Emergency Reserve Account’, seconded. Passed with unanimous consent.

Monthly WSOB Meeting Motions (April 17, 2026)

1. Motion To Approve updated version of Newsgram Guidelines, seconded. Approved with substantial unanimity

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REFERRALS

See updated referral list.

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