Minutes
WSBT and WSOB Meeting
Los Angeles, California
August 30,2004 7:30 9:30 pm PDT
Called to Order at 7:35 p.m.
Roll Call
| Teri Knight | Atlantic South Regional Trustee | Chair |
| Jahi Boseda | Trustee at Large | Vice Chair |
| Cynthia Cronkhite | Pacific North Regional Trustee | Secretary |
| Jackie Schickler | Atlantic North Regional Trustee | |
| Jay Finesilver | Southwest Regional Trustee | |
| Elizabeth Saldebar | World Service Office Trustee | |
| John Bodkin | World Service Trustee | |
| Tony Drake | Midwest Regional Trustee |
Absent: Ken Cross Pacific South Regional Trustee.
Present from WSOB: Bob Campbell, WSOB Chair; Brian Wolf, WSOB Treasurer; Earl
Henderson, WSOB Vice Chair; Judy Weissman, WSOB Secretary, Mike Gallagher Director, Jon Fish Director, Patty Flanagan, WSO Paid Director, Director of Operations and Office Manager.
- Open/Serenity Prayer
- Opening Remarks by WSBT Chair & WSOB Chair
WSBT comments – appreciates being able to meet together. WSOB concurs appreciation of being able to meet with the Trustees. One WSOB member unable to be here at start of meeting – Mike G
- Reports (Discussion on reports previously submitted for review)
WSOB Chair Bob C Refer to attached report Thanks to Elizabeth for her service. Full contingent with Jon F. being added to board as WSOB Director. Confident of candidates to fill Elizabeth’s trustee position. We’re in the black again @ fiscal management and board participation. Conventions sub committees unifier or fundraiser. Convention must generate money for world services. Strong board with fewer problems than before. Chair works for you bring it up, yet hear him out.
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-WSOB Vice-Chair Earl H Refer to attached one page report highlights his participation on board this year.
-WSOB Treasurer Brian W Refer to report – below budget this past year prudent reserves, financial stability discussed which expenses remain prudent on budget, etc. Request that board remains on conservative side in regards to budget requests. Does not have current account of money in the CA money market account. Analyze how much more can be placed into prudent reserve. Comment by Patty F re: financials board receives more detail; not to fellowship balance sheet; lump sums, not details are given to the fellowship.
-WSOB Secretary Judy W Refer to attached report has two sets of approved, previously unavailable minutes.
-WSOB Directors Jon F Refer to attached report nothing to report as a Director due to his new position as WSOB Director. As Webservant for CA.org, his report follows: 1) English & French literature pieces (“pamphlets”) have been added to website; as well as excerpts from WSM in a new section of pages covering World Service. Pictures have been added to many of the items in the online store, which, hopefully will increase sales. Created site for WS conventions, serving 2005 committee and beyond, launched at 2004 convention. 2) Graphs have been created in the current Webservant report to the WSBT, due to board’s appreciation of graphs. The graphs show that the behavior of addicts is reflected in use of the CA website (e.g., peak visits on Tuesday after coming off a run and having missed work on Monday and perhaps Tuesday, etc.) Graphs discussed in some detail: top search phrases, store graphs. 3) Jon explained that some of the Online store graphs are monthly averages (for example, the average revenue/visit to the Online store is $5.15). 4) Upcoming on website: full Spanish language site. Also looking into hosting solution that works in the long run by fulfilling other needs for online collaboration and storage required by the WSBT, WSC Committees, etc. Storage for documents is a great need; accessibility another factor. Looking for solution for online storage with possible chat or discussion group along side of it. 5) Note that libraries have filters on their computers to prevent children from accessing sites having to do with questionable content. These filters also block access to sites that contain words about drug use, etc. Committee will work toward trying to have filter entries that block access to CA websites from the library filter software. A budget will be created for these and future concerns.
Comments: Search Engines: One suggestion to increase our ranking in search engines is to possibly translate the word “cocaine” into various languages and add it to the CA.org site. Regarding site in Spanish by this conference, it is a goal being worked toward subcommittee at office actively looking at it this possibility. Changes to website over the past year are fabulous! #1 objective is to show an addict how to get assistance by going through the website it is not where it needs to be yet. Office regularly works
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at keeping search engine ranking in top 10 and work on the second page: “need help?” Also, adding an online archive of information available to WSC and possibly local Area/District committees so that, for example, committees would be able to access budget information and results from past conferences or conventions.
Note: H & I video is ready to be published online in Flash format {Patty}. By putting it in Flash, no one can down load it, unlike PDF files. Question: Can area websites and H Sc I get a copy of it? They could, but Jon F would have to email it to them; they cannot download it from the website.
– WSOB Paid Director Patty F — discussed possibility of another paid director’s position. How they can filter information into another position, another person on the board there is a piece missing, which will be identified in the next few months. Each new convention committee receives 800 MB of data procedure is manual. Convention is the largest fundraiser, sales second, 7th tradition third. Sales Normally $13K during August, but at current time holding at $2IK grateful for this does not produce refunds gives additional Chip & Literature to the sales order.
-WSOB Director Mike G arrived in time to report -nothing written.
4. Items for Discussion Elizabeth shared them at the board meeting
A. Translations submitted by Holland and Sweden (Jackie)
Translations have been sent to the office have only found a Swedish translator who has promised to have it back by end of the conference. Translator from English to Dutch is in Holland who has made a translation of the readings, so they have them available there.
- Legal perspective certificate of translation should be in the CAWSO files for purpose of validating the translation in Dutch.
Concerned about having qualified Spanish Literature how will that be managed for proper translation. $1K per pamphlet if professionally translated, therefore currently working with groups with their own translating accessibility. ^Fundraisers will be considered to earmark translations in these countries
- Legal perspective translation is a problematic situation someone who translates for a living getting it out there as quickly as possible. $ 100 per pamphlet rather than $1K has been researched. Report in approved minutes.
B. Recommendation by the WSBT to reopen the storybook submissions (Cynthia) LCF was hoping to have the book approved at this year’s Conference. Has the WSOB discussed the WSBT’s recommendation to reopen submissions? WSOB discussed it but has not achieved consensus. Perspective is that only a small percentage of the
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stories are good. LCF was asked for the story selection to be finalized so the budget could be updated at this conference. One question arose regarding typesetting – yes, it was budgeted during this fiscal year for this book. The first edition would still remain available after the addition of another book. WSOB Secretary stated she could not remember what percentage of stories was acceptable and what percentage was not. Question – what amount of the $25K book reserve would be used if a new book does not come out of this Conference? Director would purchase $7k worth of books, which would last 18 months. Seeking unity of both boards to support reopening of submissions if LCF concurs with the recommendation and it is challenged on the Conference floor. Also, LCF is still waiting for a response from WSOB as to which release form should be used. What is the legal implication behind requesting a notarized release form? *Legal perspective: Notarized forms are safeguards to guarantee that the person signing the document is the person whose name appears on it. Release form issue will be addressed by Bob C. and form will be available by end of this Conference. Question – when original stories were submitted, were release forms notarized? No, they were not.
C. Discussion and possible creation of a more unified policy of non-delegate chairs of WSC subcommittees. (Jay)
Issue that has not been clear 3 non-delegate chairs this year concern of stigma of these individuals being unable to attend. A correction was made there are 5 non-delegates this year. Discussion: If s more than just being committee chairs taking position on committee or as a delegate each year it requires up to $ IK per year per delegate. There is a reserve fund available to the chairs rather than being funded by their area. Budget an amount for one year, don’t use it one year, goes to next year. Long Term fund the conference with all these positions to be filled. Most difficult is budgeting money, chair requests to be given money, money not there, can create bad press. Rotation concerns if you’ve served as a delegate for numerous years, step up to the plate & serve as a committee chair at conference. Chair needs to check with WSO to see if funds are available. Only once has one chosen not to attend due to lack of funding. Table this and work on this during the year on both boards.
Motion to extend the time of the meeting until the end of business Second
Amendment to extend to 10:30 p.m. M/S/P
D. Discuss what is to be the role of the WSO and WSOB in reviewing the bids for conventions in 2006 and 2008 and thereafter in terms of coordination of the bid effort prior to the conference, helping to develop a minimum standards checklist for both the
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conference itself and certainly the WSC convention committee, and in the 6 months after the bid is awarded. How might that role be modified if at all for 2006 due to the shortness of time between the conference bid award and the actual convention? (Jay)
E. Discuss the amount for our prudent reserve and the plan of action to begin to actively grow the prudent reserve. (Brian) A motion was made by WSOB to make it $75K; in 1997, conference had made motion for prudent reserve to be $90K Plan of action try to look at either a cash flow projection or determine month by month how much is needed and is paid out of the convention, remaining funds placed into prudent reserve Finish convention, determine what the overall amount that is currently left over, finish conference, then finish 2005 convention, and determine overall left over at this point in time maintaining not to draw out of prudent reserve, thus not placing money into reserve so it didn’t require being withdrawn after going in day to day operations will hopefully fund themselves. Recommend taking something along these lines until reaching $75K, then making the decision of changing to $90K put back the Book fund it’s better to put money into the prudent reserve than taking it out conservative approach is to put it into prudent reserve and use it only when you need it. Extreme minority has considered prudent reserve should be set at $120K It’s all in the same money market accounts, so it has the same limitations in place as taking it out of prudent reserve. It’s the matter of earmarking which account is being addressed. Questions and discussion: What is rate in savings 1 3 to 1 2 % Speaking of a percentage point difference in regards to switching banks. We know the new book will not be feasibly printed this year should some of the money be earmarked in the budget for this be switched into prudent reserve. ..Whatever is decided cd’s lock you in penalties if withdrawn early in cases of emergency what level of risk is the board willing to take in regards to high risk investments? They keep in mind the insurance available at banks in regards to amounts in saving $ 100K coverage so when over $75K, a split is considered. Move forward and develop a report when next quarterly reports are given. Point of information that the number should be raised instead of lowered. The amount of money suggested for the prudent reserve was created by no specific means reached into air and a number was selected. More money would be prudent in regards to getting the message out there and strengthen the programs. Spending a lot of money getting advertising out there stating we’re here and we are free.
F. Bid proposals for CAWS 2006. ..incorporate with item D above
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G. Filing not for profit status with state of Tennessee for 2005 convention Deadline: January 15, 2005. We need to make sure they receive everything in order for it to be completed in time. WSO emailed the information due to it being online
H. Process of CAWS 2006 bids at the conference (Patty) Items D, F, H combined
I. WSO/WSOB separation and clarity (Patty) can wait
J. Re: service manual more distinction brought together at a later time.
K. Yahoo storage (Patty) item gone
L. H & I video online Flash {Patty} By putting it in Flash, no one can down load it pdf files: can area websites and H & I get a copy of it? They could, but Jon F would have to email it to them.
Motion to accept a tag line for the H & I video/Second Out of Order will be discussed at WSBT
M. When will the WSBT fill the non-addict Trustee {Mike G} Was addressed last year status having a non-addict trustee brings an outside source of information to the fellowship as well as their perspective. Money is prohibitive for travel for Trustee. Nonaddict board members are on some other countries’ boards. Not paying this individuals’ fees for travel would be wrong. Should step up to add the non-addict trustee and get them onto the board. Getting the numbers together is the next step in that direction and determine feasibility Request what the fees for a non-addict Trustee would be? $4,500. Search should begin and resumes should be considered. Concern is more information should be given in regards to benefit of non-addict Trustees’ position in this fellowship. Remember to keep ducks in a row due to other pressing concerns. WSOB will get back with these and other concerns.
N. Budget and pay increase (Patty) (Brian) Pay increase is something Bob C will bring forward. Matter still under consideration.
O. Comprehensive audit of office not just financial (Brian). Content has not been addressed concern is the cost. Comprehensive audit is incredibly expensive. Cost alone depends on how detailed you wish the report – $5K to $10K then generate accruals, $5K to $10K annually, auditors sign off. Can do scaled back audit still will be $3,500 to $5K, efficiency analysis can also get out of hand quickly. Determine what you
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specifically are needing does not feel necessary at this time due to cost prohibitive status.
P. Letter from California employment attorney re: WSO personnel Teri —He should have it in time of conference. The manual was created by a labor lawyer WSBT will get a letter.
Q. Bulk Rate regarding NewsGram postponed until a later date.
D F H combined — 2006 bids have been sent and 3 bids have been received. Previous methodology was probably flawed and looking for a more responsible checklist. Worst- case scenario is 600 attendees for all bids what to look for in a viable bid. The floor doesn’t get sufficient information, therefore analysis will be handed out to conference members. It may include the worst-case scenarios presentations at lunch on Thursday. WSO wants WSBT feedback as to what they know is not correct in bids to present at conference. Memo is to be presented to CCC and Tammy will take it to Scott – Note that Convention Committee won’t meet again until Wednesday night.-they have already met as a Committee. Memo can be voted against on the floor.
Motion to extend meeting 30 minutes. M/S/P
Statement is consistent when decided to not have convention in Calgary WSM 3.3 provide a convention for the WS fellowship change the methodology of decision. Reference to bids arguments against where we shouldn’t go is a bad choice that will happen on the floor. Would be arguing against each of the three bids. Host cities should bring bids with their intention of becoming host of convention. Don’t curb enthusiasm of where the upcoming conventions will be held. Sometimes we have the best intentions and we don’t think things all the way through it sounds like a decision has already been made. As a fellow member, indications of going down a certain path. Concerned there is a process driving this. System is flawed in how bids are presented is an arguable point. The board has no problem in letting the fellowship know that the board is wrong. The conference is a greater majority than the board. Calls were received in regards to this issue going into the office. Unaware of lobby effort, which cannot be done. Convention committee will either follow motion or not.
Point of information: NB #31 not discussed when we did not know not wishing to be disruptive to the energy you’ve spent on this project. These are the
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circumstances. Board was conscientious of what should be made aware of at this meeting.
What’s the process to expedite making these things happen in a shorter time? Discuss bid city receives are fine tuned in the shorter time. Minutes don’t reflect how these are made clear. Two trustees are available to assist you.
Motion to adjourn this meeting. M/S/P 10:55 p.m.
- Close/Serenity Prayer
Cocaine Anonymous Vice Chair Report
Earl Henderson, Vice Chairperson
August 12th, 2004
World Service Conference Committee
I participated on the Conference Call of August 9th.
We covered many agenda items, some of the highlights were:
- We continued our work on the Delegate Orientation program. Carl W. has agreed to do a Concept Workshop.
- Jay has been working on tightening the security for the Conference Floor.
- Credentialing of the Delegates is progressing. Hotel is being booked.
- I requested 3 Bids from local Computer Rental vendors. CRE (who we used last year), Compurent, and Powerflow Technology. A motion was passed unanimously to recommend to the WSOB the Power Flow Bid.
- I have called Greg with Data Print Solutions to confirm the copier equipment that he will provide and the estimated costs to the WSO.
Grateful to be of Service
Earl Henderson, Vice Chairperson WSO
818 207-1665
earlhenderson@worldnet. att.net
7/22/2004
Jon Fish, CA Webservant
Report to WSOB
Foreign Language project
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I reviewed what other fellowships do with regard to foreign-language versions of their websites, literature and other materials.
Alcoholics Anonymous
WEBSITE: The A A World Services Office website (www.aa.org) is provided in three languages: English, Spanish and French. Each of the three sites, as far as I can tell, is identical in every way. Everything that is provided on the English-version site is provided on the other two sites, in their respective languages… including press releases.
LITERATURE: AA Conference Approved literature is also provided/offered in just three languages: English, Spanish and French.
As an aside: AA takes plays a somewhat different role in working/not-working with Areas and their websites. As they do not link to area/intergroup websites, they do not have rules regarding traditions violations, etc.
Here are excerpts from the aa.org FAQs re: AA websites:
Q. What A.A. information is suitable for a web site?
A. Again, the group conscience will determine the contents. Copyright restrictions apply to material displayed on the web site – just as copyrights protect A.A. literature. Permission must be obtained from G.S.O, prior to including A.A. W.S. material on your web site. However, web sites created by A.A. areas, districts and central/intergroup offices are permitted to quote a phrase, sentence or brief paragraph excerpted from A.A. literature – such as the Big Book (Alcoholics Anonymous), Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, The A.A. Service Manual, and Conference- approved pamphlets – without a prior, written request to do so. When this occurs, the proper credit line should be included to ensure that the copyrights of A.A. literature are protected. After a quotation from a book or pamphlet, the credit line should read: “Reprinted from (name of publication, page number), with permission of A.A. World Services, Inc.”
The A.A. Preamble is copyrighted by the A.A. Grapevine. Beneath it, and beneath any article or cartoon reprinted from the Grapevine, these words should appear: “From the (date) Grapevine. Reprinted with permission of The A.A. Grapevine, Inc.” If you wish to include items on your web site that are currently available on the G.S.O. or Grapevine web site, we suggest that you link to the appropriate pages of those sites.
Again, aside from web sites created by A.A. areas, districts and intergroups / central offices, all others wishing to include A.A. material on their web sites must request permission from G.S.O. to do so.
Q. What about linking to other sites?
A. Linking to other A.A. web sites will often have the positive effect of significantly broadening the scope of your site. Information contained on these sites becomes instantly available to those visiting your site. However, since each A.A. entity is autonomous and has its own group conscience, a site to which you have linked may start to display information which your group conscience finds objectionable; and there is no way to know when this might occur, or to prevent it from happening. Linking to non-A.A, sites is even more problematic. Not only are they much more likely to display non-A.A. and/or controversial material, but linking might imply endorsement, if not affiliation, regardless of the contents. In the final analysis, experience strongly suggests that, when considering linking to another site, one must proceed with caution.
At G.S.O. we have attempted to avoid some of these pitfalls by confining our links to known A.A. service entities, and by incorporating a mandatory exit from our site. The mandatory exit applies even in those cases when someone wishes to activate any of the links we have included on our site. Additionally, we post a prominent notice to that
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Q. Will the General Service Office of A.A. act as a “clearinghouse” for local web sites?
A. There is no central authority in Alcoholics Anonymous, hence, the General Service Office of A.A. is not a “clearinghouse” for local web sites. Questions regarding the Traditions, contents, linking, etc. are determined by a local group conscience. G.S.O. is available to share collected experience on any subject, including web sites. At this point, though, G.S.O. has only limited sharing from local web site committees regarding their experience with matters which are unique to web site creation.
Is this promotion rather than attraction?
As our co-founder, Bill W., wrote: “Public information takes many forms – the simple sign outside a meeting place that says ‘A.A. meeting tonight’; listing in local phone directories; distribution of A.A. literature; and radio and television shows using sophisticated media techniques. Whatever the form, it comes down to ‘one drunk carrying the message to another drunk,’ whether through personal contact or through the use of third parties and the media.”
Narcotics Anonymous
WEBSITE: The NA World Service site (www.na.org) is provided in English only. They do provide links to NA Area websites in other countries, which are in their local language:
Countries (areas) which are linked from the na.org website include:
| Argentina | France | Italy | Philippines | Thailand |
| Austria | Finland | Japan | Poland | Turkey |
| Australia | Germany | Malaysia | Portugal | United Kingdom |
| Bangldesh | Greece | Mexico | Puerto Rico | Venezuela |
| Belgium | Guam | New Zealand | Singapore | |
| Brazil | Iceland | Netherlands | Scotland | |
| Cambodia | India | Norway | Slovenia | |
| Canada | Indonesia | Pakistan | Spain | |
| Costa Rica | Ireland | Panama | Sweden | |
| Denmark | Israel | Peru | Switzerland |
LITERATURE: To support its truly worldwide fellowship, NA Literature is provided in many languages, both for online review and for sale as soft literature (www.na.org/ips/):
English (US)
English (Anglicized; UK)
Arabic
Bengali (eastern dialect of Hindi; Bangladesh)
Bahasa Melayu (Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei)
Brazilian
Danish
German
Spanish
Farsi (Persian; Iran)
French
Greek
Hebrew
Hindi (India; essentially same as Urdu)
Italian
Japanese
Lithuanian
Manipuri (NE dialect of India)
Dutch
Norwegian
Portuguese
Russian
Finnish
Swedish
Tagalog (Philippines)
Turkish
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For each of these languages, NA provides PDF files of at least one pamphlet, and often more. For about half of the languages, the na.org/ips/ webpage also offers meeting formats in the respective language. For several of the languages, NA indicates that it will soon be adding even more literature.
Cocaine Anonymous Director’s Report
to the World Service Conference
Earl Henderson, Vice Chair
August 18th, 2004
- I participated in the Los Angeles Areas Love and Service Event in December of2003. I gave a talk on what the World Service Office does and how we serve the fellowship.
- I converted, after careful study our communication services under one provider in March 2004. This allowed for us to become 33% more accessible while saving us an estimated $3000 annually.
- I was elected to the position of Vice Chair of the WSOB.
- I attended, at my own expense, The Atlantic South Regional Convention in April 2004. I conducted a workshop on the role of the World Service Office and building Unity. I also stressed the need for participation in the Contribution Program.
- I participated in the World Service Convention at Universal City in May 2004. I helped set up Memorabilia and helped out in the Hospitality Room. I joined the World Conference Committee and attended their meeting.
- In June 20041 donated and installed another phone in the WSO to support the staffs growing needs.
- I have continued to participate on the World Service Conference Committee’s on line chats and conference calls in preparation for our upcoming Conference. I have arranged for copiers and computers.
- I have submitted a resume to become the next World Service Office Trustee and hope to continue to serve the fellowship in that capacity.
I would like to thank the Board of Trustees and the other World Service Office Board Members for the opportunity and the honor to serve the Fellowship of Cocaine Anonymous.
Earl Henderson, Vice Chair WSOB
818 207-1665
earlhenderson@att.net
WSO CHAIR REPORT FOR AUGUST 2004 WSBT MEETING
As always, it is a great honor to serve Cocaine Anonymous in any position, especially as Chair of the World Service Office.
We have been very busy since our last meeting at the World Service Convention dealing with both predictable and unpredictable issues.
To begin with, I wish to thank our WSO Trustee, Elizabeth, for the incredible job she has continued to do for the WSO during her term as WSO trustee. Elizabeth is always prepared and is most active in our meetings, both as a member of our Board as well as of the WSBT. I really don’t know how she is able to keep a balance between the two positions but she does. While I know that her replacement, whoever that may be, will do a great job, they will be hard- pressed to follow in her footsteps. THANK YOU ELIZABETH!
Next, I am pleased to announce that we have just filled the open position of WSO Director No. 2 with the selection of Jon Fish, our current webservant. John has not only done a masterful job with our webpage, but he has
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attended almost all of our meetings (for the entire meeting)! Certainly he has >leamed the ropes. ’ Considering what an excellent job he has done with our website, I can only imagine how valuable he will be to our board.
When Elizabeth rotates off the WSO Board, there will be another vacancy. We already have at least one very capable candidate to fill it and if it is filled, this will be the first time that we have had a full board in many months. Considering the work that is going on, we will need all the help we can get.
FINANCES:
As you will hear from both our paid director, Patty and our treasurer, for the first time in years CAWSO has brought in more money that we spent. This is not only because of successful conventions and increased sales and donations but also is the result of careful money management. While I hesitate to call this a profit, given that we are a non-profit corporation, it is great that we can now start building back up our reserve as well as start implementing other projects which will help strengthen the WSO and CAWS as a whole. Although I am very happy about this turn in our finances, I wish to emphasize that this is not to be interpreted as extra money which is available for spending. What this really means, at least for the time being, is that we are not drawing down our reserves in order to fund the budget passed by the WSC. Beyond this, we still do not have any reliable pattern from which we can conclude that we have extra money to spend on new projects. Em sure that both Patty and Brian will explain more about this.
Unfortunately the CA contribution program implemented at the last WSC has not yet come up to speed. I personally believe that we should do a lot more publicizing of this great way to help support CAWS, especially with those members who have been around for 10 years and more.
CONVENTIONS:
I’m sure you know by now that the 2004 convention was one of our most successful conventions by all standards, both in attendance (over 1500) as well as in generating funds for World Services. While having it in Los Angeles didn’t hurt the attendance, I believe that the coordination of planning between the WSO and the convention committee helped most of all, both with management of expenses as well as planning and promoting the event. Needless to say, much of the credit for this great success necessarily goes to the convention committee which put on this event. 2004 had so many great and innovative events and features, it is hard to single out a few.
With Chicago and LA behind us, I believe there is sufficient history to support the WSO continuing to work closely with the convention committees, especially as to keeping involved with the various expenses, contract negotiations and planned events. Over the last several years, we have built up quite a lot of experience in what to look out for and what works best. All we want to do is share our knowledge and experience with each convention committee to ensure that World Services is best served. That being said, no matter how much work the WSO does, no convention could be successful without the hard work of the local committee, something I assure everyone WSO will not forget. Only with the coordinated effort of both the WSO and the local committee can this event be a success.
2006: Obviously we all felt bad about having to pull 2006 from Calgary, although we were very grateful for the understanding and support we received from some of the members from up in Canada who remained supportive in spite of this move. Since this unfortunate turn in events, the WSO has been busy collecting alternative bids which will be presented to the WSC Convention committee. The WSO remains dedicated to help the new committee in any way so that the Most time’ can be made up.
I also continue to bring forth the suggestion that any convention bid must first submit its proposed budget to a sub committee of the WSC Convention or Finance committee(s) for approval. This subcommittee would be made up of past convention committee members who have experience with evaluating and crunching the numbers so that we could be assured that the numbers were realistic. Without such an assurance, we take the chance of selecting a convention bid which may later prove to be problematic. We want to avoid this if at all possible.
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CONCLUSION:
While I could talk about many other areas such as supplementing our office personnel, increases in sales, donations, etc., these will be discussed for more in detail by the various members of the WSO Board. I will report that it is a pleasure to work with this Board, they are very dedicated to Cocaine Anonymous and only want what is best for us as a whole. What more can you ask for in trusted servants?
As always, anytime you have questions or complaints, please do not hesitate to contact me at your convenience.
Respectfully submitted,
Bob Campbell
August 30, 2004
TO: WSBT
FROM: Judy Weissman WSOB Secretary
I’m looking forward to this year’s World Service Conference and anticipate that we will get a lot accomplished. Here is a summary of some of what I’ve been doing since the 2003 World Service Conference:
- Literature, Chips & Formats Committee –
Full Committee -1 am a co-secretary of the Committee. We have met in full committee by conference call several times since the last Conference, and correspond a great deal by email. We have made considerable progress on several pieces; we have sent several pieces to Point 7 (to the WSBT for review) and look forward to hearing back from the Trustees.
Storybook Subcommittee -1 became a member of the Storybook Subcommittee during the year. The Storybook Subcommittee members have met by conference call numerous times and correspond a great deal by email. Subcommittee members have spent countless hours reading, reviewing, selecting and editing stories. One ofthe items I am sure we will address at the Conference is whether to solicit more story submissions from the Fellowship or to try move forward with what we have.
- I submitted my Service Resume for World Service Office Trustee to Elizabeth.
- I attended the CAWS 2004 Convention in Universal City, and had a fantastic time!
– Was interviewed by Trustee Election Committee.
– Attended Literature, Chips & Formats Forum.
– Attended Long Term Planning Committee Meeting.
– Was of service for many hours in the Tiki Lounge.
– Counted money and data entered deposits.
- I have attended and taken minutes at all WSOB Meetings (I left early once when I was ill).
- I have provided hard copies for the WSBT members of all approved WSOB Meeting Minutes throughout the year, albeit not in as timely a fashion as perhaps I should have.
I am incredibly grateful to have been given the opportunity to be of service to the Fellowship that saved and continues to save my
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life. This year has been a difficult one for me, and my service commitments are one of the things that kept me going. I hope to continue to be of service and to learn and grow in my relationships with my peers, myself and my Higher Power.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be of service WSO Chair
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