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Aug 31, 2003 – Day 5 – Conference Summary of Motions

Posted on September 1, 2003November 27, 2022 by caws.archivist

Sunday, August 31, 2003 – Day Five

LCF Committee Report:

Tondrick Jones – Motion: To accept the pamphlet, “Unity” as Conference approved literature, with the typographical changes, as shown on Attachment D.

With some minor opposition, the motion passes with substantial unanimity.

Gillian Crabtree-Rowan – Motion to authorize the WSO to change the reverse of the chips to have the CA trademarked motto “We’re Here and We’re Free” around the edge, with all applicable numbers expressed in Arabic numerals in the middle, with day, month or year indicator underneath as indicated on the attached graphic (Attachment A).

Heidi Jonathan – Friendly amendment – Add the word “Plastic” after the “the” in the first sentence.

Accepted, no objection.

Motion now reads: To authorize the WSO to change the reverse of the plastic chips to have the CA trademarked motto “We’re Here and We’re Free” around the edge, with all applicable numbers expressed in Arabic numerals in the middle, with day, month or year indicator underneath as indicated on the attached graphic (Attachment A). 

With noted opposition, the motion carries with substantial unanimity.

Jack Barron – Motion to authorize WSO to make chips and medallions for such years and in such languages as they see a need.

With noted opposition, the motion carries with substantial unanimity.

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Melvin Breda – Motion to limit debate to five for and five against for the duration of this session.

With some opposition, the motion clearly passes with a 2/3 majority. Debate is limited to five for and five against for the duration of this session.

Aaron Jacobsen – Motion to rescind the last motion to limit debate.

Motion Withdrawn.

Brian Bell – Motion to reconsider the previous motion to limit debate.

Chair – It requires a majority vote to reconsider the motion that previously passed.

With noted opposition, there is a majority vote for reconsideration.

Chair – The motion is now returned to the floor. There is still no debate.

The motion is: Motion to limit debate to five for and five against for the duration of this session.

The motion fails with substantial unanimity.

David McQuaig – Motion to approve the concept of a CA 12 Step meditation book/daily reader in response to the results of the Book Survey conducted in 2001-2002.

With some opposition, the motion clearly carries with substantial unanimity.

With some opposition, the motion carries with substantial unanimity.

Rick Hoffman – Motion to accept the pamphlet “Self-Acceptance” as Conference approved literature as written and distributed in the 2003 June delegate mailing.

Sherri Hoffman – The committee would like to withdraw the motion.

No objection.

Tony Drake – Motion to suspend the rules to consider an item out of order, specifically the Conference elections.

The motion carries unanimously.

Tony Drake – Motion to move the Conference officer elections to right now.

The motion carries unanimously.

Conference Vice Chair – Parliamentarian:

Rick Hoffman
Steve Edwards
Jay Statland
Spencer Barton
Kevin Murphy
Aaron Jacobsen
Scott Botz
Leon Mason
Evan Anderson

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Steve Banks – Motion to close nominations.

Rick Hoffman – Declines

Steve Edwards- Accepts – Qualifications

Jay Statland –Accepts- Qualifications

Spencer Barton – Declines

Kevin Murphy-Accepts- Qualifications

Aaron Jacobsen- Declines

Scott Botz- Accepts – Qualifications

Leon Mason- Declines

Evan Anderson- Accept- Qualifications

Congratulations – Steve Edwards is the new Vice Chair/Parliamentarian.

Conference Co-Secretary position:

Beth Reinhardt- Accept – Qualifications

Bobbie Harmon- Accept – Qualifications

Kellie Federici- Accept – Qualifications

John Whittaker – Decline

Kim Jenkins – Accept – Qualifications

Congratulations – Beth Reinhardt

Kim Jenkins – Accept

Kellie Federici – Accept

Kandi Hall – Decline

Bobbi Harmon – Accept

Congratulations – Kellie Federici

Paulette Furoy – Motion to accept the pamphlet “THE HOME GROUP” as Conference approved literature with the grammar/punctuation/layout changes as shown on Attachment C.

With some minor opposition, the motion carries with substantial unanimity.

Russ Nimord – Motion to approve concept of a newcomer booklet.

That motion carries unanimously.

Susan Doch – Motion to approve concept for a pamphlet “You Can Start a CA Meeting.”

That motion carries unanimously.

Curt Bolt – Motion to approve concept for pamphlet “Do’s and Don’ts for 12 Step Calls for Addicts”

With some minor opposition, the motion carries with substantial unanimity.

Yves White – Motion to authorize WSO to pick color(s) for the chips for lengths of sobriety of 18 months and greater as they see fit.

The motion fails with substantial unanimity.

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Greg Baron – Motion to approve the concept of a 12 Step Workbook.

Rick Hoffman – Motion to postpone this motion until the next World Service Conference.

The motion passes, 51- 34. The motion is postponed until the next World Service Conference.

Kevin Murphy – Motion to approve the concept of a CA Steps and Traditions book based on CA’s experience with no committee work to be done other than the collection of material until after January 1, 2007.

With some noted opposition, the motion carries with substantial unanimity.

New Business:

Sherri Hoffman Motion: to rescind the motion from the Convention Committee in regard to referral #3167:

Insert into the World Service Manual, Standing Rules, page 3.7, add new Item 22: Each year, a minimum of two (2) bids for the CAWS convention be presented to the World Service Conference for consideration. If two (2) bids are not received, the Conference may approve the single bid. If the single bid fails to be approved, the CAWS convention for the proposed year will be left vacant. If not filled at the following conference, the CAWS convention for that year will be turned over to the World Service Office Board to plan and execute.

Chair – Be advised that this requires a simple majority vote only to pass, as notice was given yesterday.

With some minor opposition, the motion to rescind passes with substantial unanimity.

Bob Campbell – Motion to Amend Page 5.3 of the World Service Manual under the heading Director, Remove # 4.

That motion carries unanimously.

Paulette Furoy – Motion to rescind the motion: On page 26, General Guidelines, add item 27 which states – An early registrations package be offered for under $100.00

Chair – Be advised that this requires a simple majority vote only to pass, as notice was given yesterday.

The motion to rescind fails with substantial unanimity.

Jahi Boseda – Motion to consider the term of the Pacific North Trustee to extend to the close of 2006 World Service Conference.

Jahi Boseda – Withdraw Motion. No objection.

Jahi Boseda – Motion to suspend standing rule 13 in order to consider the next motion.

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With some minor opposition, the motion clearly passes with a 2/3 majority.

Jahi Boseda – Motion to consider the term of the Pacific North Trustee to run through to the close of 2006 World Service Conference

With some minor opposition, the motion passes with substantial unanimity.

Next Year’s Conference Theme is “United in Love and Service”.

The Conference is Tuesday, August 31, 2004 and ends September 5, 2004.

Spencer Barton – Motion to adjourn.

With substantial unanimity, the motion passes.

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