Tony D: Next up is Convention.
OPENING REPORT
C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2012/2013
CONVENTION COMMITTEE
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:
The purpose of the World Service Convention is to promote enthusiasm and unity within the fellowship of Cocaine Anonymous and financially support World Services’ effort to carry the message to the addict that still suffers.
INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS:
The World Service Conference Convention Committee (WSCCC) would like to start by asking the Conference to help thank the Florida Area for hosting a very successful and also a very entertaining World Service Convention! We greatly appreciate their efforts on behalf of C.A.
Next up will be “Voyage Into Recovery.” We are looking forward to the great recovery and weather in southern California. We will be seeing a great presentation from them in our closing reports.
The city of Las Vegas was selected by the World Service Office to be the host city for the 2015 World Service Convention.
Then to follow in 2016, Illinois Area has selected the World Service Convention to be held in Chicago.
There are two bids for the 2017 Convention – Washington State Area of Cocaine Anonymous and the Quebec Area of Cocaine Anonymous.
-At this time we will ask the Quebec area to come up and present their video
-At this time we will ask Washington State to come up and present their videos
Would like to thank both Areas – exciting to have two bids.
During this past year the Convention Committee has been busy working on monthly conference calls to chip away at Post-Conference referrals and I would personally like to thank the members for their diligent work in this process.
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COMMITTEE INTRODUCTIONS:
Chair Gary P
Vice-Chair Stu E
Co-Secretary Debbie B
Co-Secretary Vilisia C.
WSCCC Trustee Duane M / Brian T
WSOB Kathy Jo R
WSDOO Linda F
Members
Jordan L
Blake B
Steve F
Ronald M
Joseph N
Michael O
Reggie L
Chris R
Ronald M
REFERRALS THAT WERE WORKED ON DURING THE YEAR:
While we are a very small committee, we have worked on several referrals throughout the year that resulted in no action taken.
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CLOSING COMMENTS:
We would like to urge anyone that likes to have BARRELS of fun to come join our committee at this Conference and be a part of this exciting process with us throughout the next year. It is an honor and a privilege for me to be a part of this committee. Come and be a part of that great feeling!
Questions? – NONE
Tony D: Last thing on the agenda, to approve the minutes of the 2012 conference– at this time we do not have the transcripts; SR 16 states that we should.
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Susan D: Minutes from September 14th at the WSOB meeting – Linda F. motion to have minutes transcribe –
Discussion ensued indicating that there was no need for them; quoting California law. The WSOB felt it was unnecessary to spend the fellowship money on this item.
Iran L; Motion to suspend to the rules to approve the minutes from the dailies from 2012 conference. Second, passed
Richard L: Motion to approve the dailies as the 2012 minutes. Second.
Tom P: This conference is not governed by California law; a mistake was made; we may need to look at the Structure and Bylaws regarding this.
Jason L.: PI – Should this have gone out in the SR14 delegate mailing?
Tony D; Yes, at this point it is my opinion that we are in violation of the Standing Rules 16
Bob C: This does not look at this as a mistake; feels that the dailies reflect the happenings at the conference. There is no intent to hide anything; it was to save money; the dailies are rather complete. We need to change S&B…we were trying to change money. Apologize for this; speaks in favor of the motion. Part of the discussion is that the CDs are available – if someone wants to listen to them.
Cynthia C.; POI – Were the dailies sent out?
Ira L; The dailies were sent out.
Linda F: They were sent out in Febraury or March.
Elizabeth S: The minutes are the most accurate.
PO – Michael A; Are we speaking to a motion?
Tony D.: Yes – allowing latitude due to violation of SR16
Heidi J; What is the point of the standing rules; this has been an expense of the WSO for many years; it is an expense that we need to have – the dailies are not meant to be the minutes. Speaks against the motion.
Joy H; What she said…transcripts are always accurate.
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Brian T; Speaks against the motion; the dailies are not the transcripts – need to know what was said and the transcripts reflect that.
Jason L.; Question – would the dailies be also be sent out in a redacted version. When will they be available.
Tony D.; 60 days from close of conference.
Jason L.; How far past that point was that decision made?
Ira L – September 2012 – a couple of weeks.
Kathy Jo R; How often have the transcripts been requested.
Linda F.; Today
Ira L; Linda answered the question, Mr. Chair your statement was out of order. The dailies are an accurate document. Attempting to save money.
Eric F.; I understand that if we vote in favor we get the dailies; if we vote against what is the outcome.
Tony D.; We approve next year.
Dana V.; Speaking against – don’t think of it as a waste of money – we need to have accurate account of the conference.
Eric T; This is a very good topic – lost of passion – all of the debate has been heard – call for the vote.
Tony D. – Out of order – call for vote followed debate.
Michael A. – Call the vote.
PI – Jason L.; Don’t understand we manage to suspend SR14 and SR16 – question regarding the change – clarified.
Tony D.; This body has decided to suspend the rules to hear this issue – not a violation of SR14.
Motion to call the question – passed.
PI – Tom P. – call for the count –
Tony D.; Motion passes with a 2/3 majority. Main motion fails –
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Tony D.; Entertains to table
Tom P.; Motion to table the 2012 approve of the minutes until 2014 Conference – second.
Cynthia C.; Friendly amendment – allow for completion of the transcripts for the 2012 Conference. Seconded. Motion passes –
Tony D.; Currently we don’t have minutes
Duane M; 5th concept – respect the decision – and will support the group conscience – we just spoke to the finances and drilled, and now we are questioning the decision of the WSOB not transcribe the minutes.
Susan B.; Will be bringing a motion to approve revised Archives guidelines – please review, they were included in the SR14 mailing.
Jason L; If there is not legal requirement for full transcribe minutes under California law – would that also apply to the WSBT minutes.
Tony D.; We need to adhere to the CA guidelines – and the standing rules.
Jason L.; My statement was to the legal requirement.
Susan D.; It is not legal requirement to have full transcribe minutes from the WSBT.
Jason L.; Please allow me to have the secretary correct my statement
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