8th C.A. World Services Business Conference Minutes
August 28, 29, 30, 31, September 1, 1991
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Lucy S., Conference Chairperson, opened the 8th C.A. World Services Conference (WSC) with a moment of silence and The Serenity Prayer.
Dick H. read The Twelve Traditions.
A formal roll call established a voting total of 110 (Quorum = 74).
Ray G., Trustee, presented a brief history of C.A. and the W.S.C.
Chris P. read and discussed the description of a Delegate.
Debbie B. read and discussed the Twelve Concepts of Service.
Burton C. briefly discussed the Conference Charter & Standing Rules.
P. Clay V., Conference Parliamentarian, discussed parliamentary procedure, Robert’s Rules of Order and proposed procedure changes.
Helene H., Conference Vice-Chair, discussed the conflicts between the Delegate registrations and the Conference Standing Rules.
After a recess, a petition for recognition of the Southeast/East San Diego Area was heard, discussed and rejected by the Conference.
*************************** TRUSTEE REPORTS ***************************
Ray G., in his final Trustee Report, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve as a Trustee and introduced the newly elected Trustee Chairperson, Jack P.
Jack P., Atlantic South Trustee, in his Trustee report, discussed legal actions to protect the CA name and logo, World Service Convention (Montreal) hotel negotiations and the CA Book Subcommittee.
Bill Z., World Service Office Trustee, in his Trustee report, explained his role and duties as the WSO Trustee.
Debbie B., Trustee-At-Large, in her Trustee report, discussed her travel and efforts to foster communication throughout CA, her role as liaison between the PI committee and the public relations firm retained by CAWS and progress of the PI committee.
Jim S., Atlantic North Trustee, in his Trustee report, discussed the growth of CA in his region, his activities as a Trustee, work with the CA Book Subcommittee and the upcoming WS Convention in Montreal.
H. Lee S., Southwest Trustee, in his Trustee report, explained what happened during the quarterly Trustee meetings in August 1990 and February, May and August of 1991 and the Trustee selection process.
Bob C., Trustee-At-Large, in his Trustee report, discussed his activities as the interim Pacific North Trustee and CA legal affairs such as taxes, local Area incorporation efforts and trademark protection.
Craig H., Midwest Trustee, in his Trustee report, discussed his activities in his
region and with the Conference Literature, Chips and Formats (LCF) Committee.
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********************* WORLD SERVICE OFFICER REPORTS *********************
Pam K., WSO Chairperson, introduced the members of the WSO Board, Bill Z., WSO Trustee and Vice-Chair of the WSO Board, Steve L., WSO Treasurer (in absentia), Carrie C., WSO Secretary, Brian N„ WSO Director, and K.D. Miller, WSO Manager.
Bill Z., giving the World Service Office report, discussed the Service Structure highlighting the WSO’s responsibilities and interfaces, a typical (bimonthly) WSO Board of Directors’ meeting, recent WSO personnel changes. He reported on the World Directory, the Area Address list and WSC-approved literature printing activities.
Bill Z. responded to Richard W.’s questions regarding the WSO’s CPA firm and the selection process for WSO Board members, deferred answering Jonathan D.’s question regarding accounts payable checks and balances procedures until the WSO Treasurer was present and responded to Jonathan’s question concerning the details of David C.’s (former WSO employee) separation and pending legal action.
Embedded in the discussion regarding the situation with David C.’s alleged job-related stress disability claim, David C. addressed the Conference and read a letter he wrote to the WSO Chairperson. Bill Z. read the WSO Board of Directors response to David’s letter. (David C. later accepted a check for $2500. and signed an agreement in which he effectively waived all future rights to compensation from the WSO, CA and the WSBOT. There was clear understanding between David C. and the WSBOT Chairperson that the issue was settled.)
Bill Z. continued to answer questions from the Conference concerning the WSO and his report. Steve L., WSO Treasurer, also answered questions regarding WSO finances and d practices.
Richard W.’s challenge, to the Chairperson’s ruling, that additional questions regarding the WSO and the WSO report be submitted in writing and be addressed later, was not supported by the Conference.
The top two vote getters for Wednesday night’s General Sharing Session topics were, “Local problems in CA” and “Unity/Minority issues”.
Mike P., Literature, Chips and Formats (LCF) Committee Chairperson, included in the LCF Committee report that Steps and Traditions banners are available. “The First 30 Days”, “Tools of Recovery”, Twenty-Six Tips”, and “A Higher Power” are printed and available, he LCF Committee is working on “What Is CA?”, “All Other Mind- Altering Substances”, “A Relapse” and a CA Pocket Card.
Amy B., CA Book Subcommittee Chairperson, reported on the activities and status of the CA Storybook. She revealed that 156 stories were received from writers in 26 states and Canada and on the scheme that was developed and used to evaluate those stories.
************************** COMMITTEE REPORTS **************************
Susan T., Hospitals and Institutions (H&I) Committee Chairperson, reported on the status of the H&I packet changes that were submitted and the success of the H&I workshop held during the 91 WS Convention.
John P. (and Lee A.) gave the Public Information (PI) committee report.
Kevin F., Convention Committee Chairperson, discussed the Convention financial statements, the World Service Convention Temporary Guidelines and Dance-Around-The World during his committee report.
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Burton C., Conference Committee Chairperson, included in the Conference Committee report details of the hotel selection process for future Conferences, the Conference Workshop held at the WS Convention in Anaheim and committee works-in-progress.
Jim V., Finance Committee Chairperson, discussed the committee’s efforts to develop a plan for embezzlement protection and to track donations made to the WSO and the WSO Prudent Reserve.
Tom T., Structure and Bylaws Committee Chairperson, discussed the new World Service Manual and Service Guide and its creation process, non- addict Trustees, suggested changes to the Trustee selection process and possible solutions to a perceived Delegate apportionment problem.
After a few announcements, Lucy S. adjourned with The Lord’s Prayer.