SUMMARY MINUTES OF MEETING QUARTERLY BOARD MEETING June 26 – June 30, 2017 Since this report is a confidential C.A. document, for members only, it may contain members’ full names. This usage to facilitate communication within the fellowship was approved by the 1990 WS Conference. Such confidential use does not, of course, violate in any…
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July 22, 2017 – WSOB Minutes – Approved
WORLD SERVICE OFFICE BOARD MINUTES July 22, 2017 OPEN MEETING – Meeting was called to order by Acting Chair Alecia F. at 9:25 AM SERENITY PRAYER – Led by Alesia F. TRADITION 7 – Read by Randy M. CONCEPT 7 – Read by Linda F. BIRTHDAYS – No Birthdays ROLL CALL & QUORUM DETERMINATION Present…
August 19, 2017 WSOB Mintues
OPEN MEETING – Meeting was called to order by Chair Tim A. at 9:05 AM SERENITY PRAYER – Led by Tim A. TRADITION -9 – Read by Yvette H. CONCEPT -9 – Read by Kevin M. BIRTHDAYS ROLL CALL & QUORUM DETERMINATION Present were Tim A. (Chair), Alesia F. (Vice Chair), Linda F., (DOO), Randy…
Wed. Aug. 30, 2017 Day 1 Daily Minutes – Opening
Trevor S. called session to order at 7:00 PM PST. Trevor S. – Welcome to the 2017 Conference. I would like to start off with Edwina from Ireland reading ‘Who Is A Cocaine Addict?’ Edwina S. – Read ‘Who Is A Cocaine Addict?’ Trevor S. – Thank you. Melissa from Colorado is going to read…
Thur. Aug. 31, 2017 Day 2 Daily Minutes – Chair’s Opening Remarks
Trevor S. – Called the session to order at 8:03 AM PST with the Serenity Prayer. Welcome back everyone. Hope everyone got some sleep. We are scheduled to be here until Noon. Asked Nicholas L. to read. Nicholas L. – Read “We Can Recover.” Trevor S. – Thank you. Jerico McM. has an announcement. Jerico…
Thur. Aug. 31, 2017 Day 2 Daily Minutes – WSBT – Opening Report
Yves W. – read the opening comments from the report OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 WORLD SERVICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Your WSBT has worked diligently throughout the year within what our World Service Manual clarifies as ‘the broadest scope of any branch of our service structure.’ Our WSM…
Thur. Aug. 31, 2017 Day 2 Daily Minutes – WSOB – Opening Report
Trevor S. – Back in session at 9:52 a.m. Report given by Tim A. OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 WORLD SERVICE OFFICE REPORT Submitted by: Tim A.., Chairperson INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Thank you so much for the opportunity to serve as the Chair of the World Service Office Board. We have had…
Thur. Aug. 31, 2017 Day 2 Daily Minutes – Trustee Election Committee – Opening Report
World Service Conference of Cocaine Anonymous Thur. Aug. 31, 2017 Day 2 Daily Minutes Report given by Jeannette J. OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 Trustee Election Committee Report INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The 2017 Trustee Election Committee has received candidates from seven Regions. The Atlantic North Regional Trustee and two Trustees At Large…
Thur. Aug. 31, 2017 – Day 2 Daily Minutes – Archive Committee – Opening Report
World Service Conference of Cocaine Anonymous Thur. Aug. 31, 2017 Day 2 Daily Minutes Report given by Cameron F. OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 ARCHIVE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The Archive Committee has been busy during the Post-Conference period “protecting C.A.’s future by preserving C.A.’s legacy.” To date our archival efforts include:…
Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017 Day 2 Daily Minutes – 2017 Conference Committee – Opening Report
Report given by Jay F. OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Welcome to the 2017 C.A. World Service Conference. The theme this year is: “12 Steps One Solution.” Your WSC Conference Committee has been working all year to get prepared, organized and ready to welcome you, our…
Thur. Aug. 31, 2017 Day 2 Daily Minutes – 2017 Convention Committee – Opening Report
Report given by Jerico McM. OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 CONVENTION REPORT STATEMENT OF PURPOSE The purpose of the World Service Conference Convention Committee (WSCCC) is to promote enthusiasm and unity within the fellowship of Cocaine Anonymous and support World Services effort to carry the message to the addict that still suffers INTRODUCTION…
Thur. Aug. 31, 2017 Day 2 Daily Minutes – Finance Committee – Opening Report
Report given by Heidi J. OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The Finance Committee has worked throughout this year with three conference calls, and met in person at the WS Convention in Seattle. We will be continuing to work on the finances of the Fellowship, as well…
Thurs. Aug. 31, 2017 – Day 2 – Daily Minutes – Hospitals & Institutions – Opening Report
Report given by Greg I. OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 HOSPITALS & INSTITUTIONS REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: My congratulations to the entire World Service Conference H&I committee, not simply for our end accomplishments, but because during these 11 months, our committee members has participated, listened, verbally contributed and been involved, as much…
Thur. Aug. 31, 2017 Day 2 Daily Minutes – Information Technology Committee – Opening Report
Report read by Bob W OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The WSCITC Committee has been diligently at work all year. Our small and dedicated committee has worked hard throughout the year considering how we may stay safe and within our Traditions while offering our members…
Thur. Aug. 31, 2017 Day 2 Daily Minutes – Literature, Chips and formats – Opening Report
Report given by Chiel B OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 LITERATURE, CHIPS AND FORMATS COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The World Service Conference Literature, Chips, and Formats (“LCF”) Committee reviews, edits, and submits literature to the WSC for approval. Our function is to manifest the expression of C.A.’s Hope, Faith and Courage…
Thur. Aug. 31, 2017 Day 2 Daily Minutes – Public Information – Opening Report
Report given by John O OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: STEWARDS OF PI SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT In an effort to make PI materials easily accessible for PI chairs in all Areas, we created www.PImembersArea.org. Here you can find your Radio PSA; request a video PSA; join our…
Thur. Aug. 31, 2017 – Day 2 – Daily Minutes – Unity – Opening Report
Report given by Joni E OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 UNITY REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Welcome trusted servants who have traveled from every corner of the globe. We are all here for the same cause, a fellowship we love!!! The theme for this year’s conference is 12 Steps One Solution. The Unity…
Thur. Aug. 31, 2017 Day 2 Daily Minutes – Structure and Bylaws – Opening Report
Report given by Rodney D OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 STRUCTURE AND BYLAWS REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: During the last year we have worked on several referrals. We have also been proof reading the World Service Manual to find any housekeeping issues that have cropped up. We have had monthly conference calls…
Sat. Sep. 2, 2017 Day 4 Daily Minutes – Conference Chair’s Opening
Trevor S. – Call the meeting to order at 8:05 a.m. Good morning everyone. Welcome to the C.A. World Service Conference. I would like to introduce the Conference Officers, Russell, Vanessa and Ruby. Trevor S. – Let’s start with the Serenity Prayer. Trevor S. – Everyone please turn your phones on complete silent mode. I…
Sat. Sep. 2, 2017 Day 4 Daily Minutes – Conference Committee – Closing Report
Jay F. read the report. CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 CONFERENCE COMMITTEE INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS The Conference Committee has thoroughly enjoyed working with you and for you this past week to make our 2017 World Service Conference successful. Thank you to all APPROVED – Redacted Conference 2017 Day 4 Daily Minutes Page…
Sat. Sep. 2, 2017 Day 4 Daily Minutes – Unity Committee – Closing Report
Joni E. read report. CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 UNITY REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Welcome to the Unity committee 2017. We hope you enjoyed your 12 hugs before breakfast. The purpose of the Unity committee is to enhance communication and outreach among diverse elements within the fellowship of Cocaine Anonymous in the…
Sat. Sep. 2, 2017 Day 4 Daily Minutes – Structure & Bylaws Committee – Closing Report
Trevor S. – Start at 9:21 A Rodney D. – Read opening comments. CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 STRUCTURE & BYLAWS REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments: On behalf of the WSC 2017 Structure and Bylaws Committee, we are deeply honored to have the opportunity to serve and would like to thank…
Sat. Sep. 2, 2017 Day 4 Daily Minutes – WSOB – Closing Report
Tim A. presented report. CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 WSOB REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS The World Service Office Board is thankful for the opportunity to serve the fellowship of Cocaine Anonymous. We continue to hear your voice and we look forward to meeting your needs in a swift and efficient manner throughout…
Sat. Sep. 2, 2017 Day 4 Daily Minutes – Information Technology Committee – Closing Report
Johan T. – Read opening comments. CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 WSCITC REPORT Opening Comments: The purpose of the committee is to serve as a resource for the C.A. service structure in areas of emerging technologies. In addition, we facilitate and assist Areas and Districts in approving their local websites, so that they…
Sat. Sep. 2, 2017 Day 4 Daily Minutes – Finance Committee – Closing Report
C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments: The Finance committee is charged with oversight of the financial well being of the fellowship. The good news is, welcome to the 2017 WSC. The bad news is………we don’t have the money to pay for it, so we are going to…
Sat. Sep. 2, 2017 Day 4 Daily Minutes – LCF – Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 LITERATURE, CHIPS AND FORMATS REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS The majority of this committee’s efforts deal with literature that aids the membership in applying and understanding the 12 Steps and Traditions; that carries the message to the addict who still suffers; that supplies valuable information to the professionals…
Sat. Sep. 2, 2017 Day 4 Daily Minutes – Convention Committee – Closing Report
Trevor S. – It is 2:50P and we will be taking a 10 minute break. Trevor S. – Please come to order at 3P Jerico McM. – Read opening comments CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 CONVENTION COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS I would like to thank the World Service Conference Convention Committee…
Sat. Sep. 2, 2017 Day 4 Daily Minutes – Archive Committee – Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 ARCHIVE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments: The Archive Committee is committed to protecting C.A.’s future by preserving C.A.’s legacy. During this conference, the Archive Committee continued to catalog many items from our archive repository, as well as recording many of the Area histories we’ve received over…
Sat. Sep. 2, 2017 Day 4 Daily Minutes – H&I Committee – Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 CAWS H&I COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Hello, Chris M., the new C.A. World Service Conference H&I Chair. According to the WSC Committee’s statement of purpose, our H&I committee is “to provide assistance and guidance to individual Fellowships as well as service Areas that initiate hospital and…
Sat. Sep. 2, 2017 Day 4 Daily Minutes – Trustee Election Committee – Closing Report
Jeannette J. presented report. C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 Trustee Election Committee Report INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The 2017 Trustee Election Committee has completed the process. All candidates have been informed of the results. COMMITTEE INTRODUCTIONS: Chair – MWRT/WSBT Secretary, Jeannette J. Vice Chair – PSRT Tom P. WSBT Chair ANRT – Yves W. WBST…
Sat. Sep. 2, 2017 Day 4 Daily Minutes – WSBT – Closing Report
Yves W. – Read opening comments CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 WORLD SERVICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Your WSBT would like to extend sincere thanks to all participants at this year’s World Service Conference, and to the entire fellowship for allowing us to be of service, and for your…
Sat. Sep. 2, 2017 Day 4 Daily Minutes – Public Information Committee – Closing Report
Trevor S. – Called the meeting to order at 7:36P. John O. – Gave the PI report. CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS NADCP Sub- Committee The committee continues with follow-up from the 2017 conference. We are excited to see that participants are being proactive in contacting…
Sat. Sep. 2, 2017 Day 4 Daily Minutes – Conference Chair’s – Closing Comments
Trevor S. – The sobriety countdown results are 1,907 years. We are taking a 10 minute break. Trevor S. – Please take your seats. We have finished the committee reports. We are at new business on our agenda. As far as I know, we have no new business. Trevor S. – We will have elections…
Aug 25 – Sep 3, 2017 – WSBT Quarterly Meeting Minutes
CA WORLD SERVICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SUMMARY MINUTES OF MEETING QUARTERLY BOARD MEETING August 25 – September 3, 2017 Since this report is a confidential C.A. document, for members only, it may contain members’ full names. This usage to facilitate communication within the fellowship was approved by the 1990 WS Conference. Such confidential use does…
2017 CAWS Conference – Summary of Motions
Day 1 – Wed. 30-Aug-2017 – Electronic Voting (Clickers) Utilized Motion – In accordance with Standing Rule 6, please allow Ernest M. to vote at this Conference. Seconded. Call the Question. Seconded. Vote 1 – 155 for, 10 against, motion passed to close debate. Vote 2 – 115 for, 50 against, original motion passed. Motion…
September 16, 2017 – WSOB Minutes
OPEN MEETING @ 9:00AM SERENITY PRAYER – Lead by Tim A. TRADITION 10 – Read by Kevin M. CONCEPT 10 – Read by Yvette H.. BIRTHDAYS – ROLL CALL & QUORUM DETERMINATION Present were Tim A. (Chair), Alesia F. (Vice Chair), Linda F., (DOO), Randy M. (Secretary), Allison M. (Treasurer), Kevin M. (WSOT) and Yvette…
Oct 16, 2017 – WSBT Orientation Conference Call Minutes
SUMMARY MINUTES OF MEETING ORIENTATION CONFERENCE CALL October 16, 2017 – 9:00 am PST Since this report is a confidential C.A. document, for members only, it may contain members’ full names. This usage to facilitate communication within the fellowship was approved by the 1990 WS Conference. Such confidential use does not, of course, violate in…
October, 28, 2017 – WSOB Minutes
OPEN MEETING @ 10:45 AM SERENITY PRAYER – Lead by Tim A. TRADITION 11 – Read by Kevin M. CONCEPT 11 – Read by Yvette H. BIRTHDAYS – Alesia F. (9 years) ROLL CALL & QUORUM DETERMINATION Present were Tim A. (Chair), Alesia F. (Vice Chair), Linda F., (DOO), Randy M. (Secretary), Allison M. (Treasurer),…
November 18, 2017 – WSOB Minutes
OPEN MEETING @ 9:15AM SERENITY PRAYER – Lead by Tim A. TRADITION 12 – Read by Yvette H. CONCEPT 12 – Read by Kevin M. BIRTHDAYS – Cocaine Anonymous is 35 Years old today!! ROLL CALL & QUORUM DETERMINATION Present were Tim A. (Chair), Alesia F. (Vice Chair), Linda F., (DOO), Randy M. (Secretary), Allison…
Dec 8 – 10, 2017 – WSBT Quarterly Meeting Minutes
CA WORLD SERVICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SUMMARY MINUTES OF MEETING QUARTERLY BOARD MEETING December 8 – 10, 2017 Since this report is a confidential C.A. document, for members only, it may contain members’ full names. This usage to facilitate communication within the fellowship was approved by the 1990 WS Conference. Such confidential use does not,…
January 13, 2018 – WSOB Minutes
WORLD SERVICE OFFICE BOARD MINUTES January 13, 2018 OPEN MEETING @ 9:15AM SERENITY PRAYER – Lead by Tim A. TRADITION -1 – read by Linda F. CONCEPT -1 – read by Linda F. and comments. BIRTHDAYS – none ROLL CALL & QUORUM DETERMINATION Present were Tim A. (Chair), Alesia F. (Vice Chair), Linda F., (DOO),…
Feb 10, 2018 – WSOB Board Minutes
WORLD SERVICE OFFICE BOARD MINUTES February 10, 2018 OPEN MEETING @ 9:10AM SERENITY PRAYER– Lead by Tim A. TRADITION -2– Read by Yvette H. CONCEPT -2– Read by Kevin M. BIRTHDAYS – Pierre K. 6 years. ROLL CALL & QUORUM DETERMINATION Present were Tim A. (Chair), Linda F., (DOO), Randy M. (Secretary), Allison M. (Treasurer),…
Mar 2 – 4, 2018 – WSBT Quarterly Meeting Mintues
CA WORLD SERVICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SUMMARY MINUTES OF MEETING QUARTERLY BOARD MEETING Friday March 2nd to Sunday March 4th, 2018 Los Angeles, California Since this report is a confidential C.A. document, for members only, it may contain members’ full names. This usage to facilitate communication within the fellowship was approved by the 1990 WS…
Mar 17, 2018 – WSOB Meeting Minutes
WORLD SERVICE OFFICE BOARD MINUTES March 17, 2018 OPEN MEETING @ 9:15am SERENITY PRAYER – Led by Randy M. TRADITION -3 Read by Yvette H. CONCEPT -3 Read by Kevin M. BIRTHDAYS – Randy M. – 25 years on 2/15/93. ROLL CALL & QUORUM DETERMINATION Present were Randy M. (Chair), Alesia F. (Vice Chair), Linda…
Apr 14, 2018 – WSOB Minutes
WORLD SERVICE OFFICE BOARD MINUTES April 14, 2018 OPEN MEETING @ 9:15AM SERENITY PRAYER – Randy M. opens the meeting with the Serenity Prayer. TRADITION 4 – Read by Yvette H. CONCEPT 4 – Read by Kevin M. BIRTHDAYS – ROLL CALL & QUORUM DETERMINATION Present were Randy M. (Chair), Alesia F. (Vice Chair), Linda…
June 16, 2018 – WSOB Minutes
WORLD SERVICE OFFICE BOARD AGENDA June 16, 2018 OPEN MEETING @ 9:00am SERENITY PRAYER TRADITION – 6 CONCEPT – 6 BIRTHDAYS ROLL CALL & QUORUM DETERMINATION Present were Randy M. (Chair), Alesia F. (Vice Chair), Linda F., (DOO), Allison M. (Treasurer), Kevin M. (WSOT), Yvette H. (WST) and Pierre K. (DAL-via GTM) Quorum is met….
June 25 – July 2, 2018 – WSBT Quarterly Summary of Minutes
CA WORLD SERVICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SUMMARY MINUTES OF MEETING QUARTERLY BOARD MEETING Monday June 25th to Monday July 2nd, 2018 Montreal, Quebec, Canada Since this report is a confidential C.A. document, for members only, it may contain members’ full names. This usage to facilitate communication within the fellowship was approved by the 1990 WS Conference. Such confidential use does…
July 21, 2018 – WSOB Minutes
WORLD SERVICE OFFICE BOARD MINUTES July 21, 2018 OPEN MEETING @ 9:10am SERENITY PRAYER – Led by Randy M. TRADITION – 7 – read by Linda F. CONCEPT – 7 – read by Alesia F. BIRTHDAYS ROLL CALL & QUORUM DETERMINATION Present were Randy M. (Chair), Alesia F. (Vice Chair), Linda F., (DOO), Allison M….
Aug 5, 2018 – WBST Conference Call Minutes
MINUTES WSBT Conference Call AUGUST 5, 2018 9:00 AM PDT Moment of silence followed by the “We” version of the Serenity Prayer Roll Call: Kerry Wesley – SWRT Kevin Murphy – WSOT Jason Laurence – TAL George Mooney – ANRT Tom Phelan – PSRT Yvette Holman – WST Vanessa Matthews-Jackson – TAL/Assistant Secretary Wade Staples –…
Aug 18, 2018 – WSOB Minutes
WORLD SERVICE OFFICE BOARD AUGUST MINUTES August 18, 2018 OPEN MEETING @ 9:05am SERENITY PRAYER – Led by Randy M. 8th TRADITION – was read by Ron D 8th CONCEPT – was read by Linda F BIRTHDAYS: Brenda M (32 years) ROLL CALL & QUORUM DETERMINATION Present were Randy M. (Chair), Alesia F. (Vice Chair),…