Jeannette J. – presents WSBT
CLOSING REPORT
C.A. WORLD SERVICE
CONFERENCE 2019
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WORLD SERVICE BOARD OF
TRUSTEES REPORT
INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS
The WSBT would like to extend sincere thanks to all participants at this year’s World Service Conference. Thank you to the entire Fellowship for allowing us to be of service, and for your ongoing support. It is truly a pleasure to serve in this capacity.
Your WSBT would like to thank the WSOB for their service and commitment to the fellowship of C.A. We will continue to work closely with our Office Board assisting when requested and required throughout the upcoming 12 months.
We will continue to be prudent with Trustee expenditures and be mindful of the budget.
The TEC conducted business and followed the process of electing new Trustees.
We are extremely excited for the upcoming CAWS 2020 Convention “Deep in the Heart of Texas,” and look forward to seeing each of you in Austin!
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Committee Introductions:
- George M – ANRT
- Jason L – TAL1
- Chris R – ASRT
- Kerry W – SWRT
- Kevin M – WSOT
- Yvette H – WST
- Tom P – PSRT
- Sarah T – ERT / WSBT Assistant Secretary
- Vanessa M J – TAL2/ WSBT Secretary
- Wade S – PNRT / WSBT Vice Chair
- Jeannette J – MWRT / WSBT Chair
COMMITTEE WORK THAT RESULTED IN MOTIONS
MOTION: MOTION: To have the WSOT remain on the WSBT for one additional year, with term ending at close of conference 2021.
Trevor S. – Any debate?
Wade S. – The WSBT considered a lot of factors moving forward, there will be 5 trustees rotating off the board next year, also the current doo will be retiring, thinking of the impact of all of these, the WSOT is a communicator between the WSBT and WSOB. We gave a lot of thought, and our current will be ending this term, and are asking to retain for one additional year to gain continuity. there is no
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cost as there would be an active individual in this position nonetheless.
Trevor S. – Any debate? none
VOTE #52 for 153 / 10 against.
Motion passes with substantial unanimity.
REFERRALS THAT RESULTED IN MOTIONS
None
REFERRALS OR ITEMS TABLED UNTIL NEXT YEAR; AND ITEMS THE COMMITTEE WILL CONTINUE WORKING ON THROUGH THE YEAR
WSBT 2019-2 Referral forwarded from S&B – S&B number is 2017-15
Referral Subject (summarize please): To develop a process to change Article 10 of Conference Charter, one of the 12 Steps or 12 Traditions
WSBT 2019-3 Referral forwarded from S&B – S&B number is 2018-13
Referral Subject (summarize please): To develop a process to change Article 10 of Conference Charter, one of the 12 Steps or 12 Traditions and clarification of ¾ of the groups.
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WSBT 2019-4 from Susan B. OSA (In-Conference)
There was information in your opening report about seeing to it that our trademarks are up to date and used properly. I respectfully ask that the WSBT make sure that the block letters C.A. are used with the periods in all your forms, minutes and reports. We depend on and look to you for guidance and consistency. Thank you for your consideration!
REFERRALS OR ITEMS REFERRED TO OTHER COMMITTEES; WORLD SERVICE OFFICE, OR BOARD OF TRUSTEES
WSBT 2018-3 From Susan B. OSA (In-Conference)
That the Trustees investigate the process by which our literature can begin to be provided in Braille and audio book format to help the low visioned, blind, and learning challenged find recovery.
Thanks for your consideration!
Referred to WSOB
WSBT 2018-4 From Susan B. OSA (In-Conference)
That the Trustees take the necessary action to make www.ca.org ADA compliant in the next 2 years.
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C.A. is not accessible to those addicts with disabilities who need available technology to interact with the world around them. Although addiction could be seen as a disability on its own, we are neglecting those with sight, sound and mobility challenges on our website, thereby not fulfilling our primary purpose. The OSA website faces these same issues.
Here’s a good place to start: https://www.npgroup.net/blog/ada-compliance-checklist-is-your-website-accessible/
Referred to WSOB
REFERRALS THAT DID NOT RESULT IN MOTIONS
None
NEW COMMITTEE STRUCTURE AS OF THIS CONFERENCE
Chair – Wade S
Vice-Chair – George M
Secretary – Tom P
CLOSING COMMENTS
Your WSBT would like to thank you for allowing us to serve you through this conference. We are available throughout the year
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to assist the Fellowship of Cocaine Anonymous in its mission to carry its message to the addict that still suffers. Please contact us at WSBT@ca.org.
In love and service,
World Service Board of Trustees
Trevor S. – Any questions for this committee?
Stu E. – Thank you so much for your service. Question for the fellowship there was a desire to change the 11th tradition to reflect the changes in the media. I believe it was a social media push. What is the update?
Jeannette J. – The update is in the opening report, we referred to S&B and it has been referred back. it will be worked on it this year, an Ad Hoc committee has been built to work on that referral within the WSBT.
John R. – With all the talk about fiscal stuff. has the board implemented a quarterly call with the chair committee . a conference call that transfers monthly/quarterly report from the chairs to the trustees so that they could be more informed.
Jeannette J. – Duly noted.
Trevor S. – No more questions, lets thank the committee
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Next is PI committee
Point of Order
Zachary A. – It was explained that a brief explanation of each substantial unanimity was okay, for h&i, are you redacting your ruling?
Trevor S. – Read with no deviations.
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