COCAINE ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2021 AFTER CONFERENCE REPORTS October, 2021 End of Title Page Index of World Service Conference Reports Introduction……………………………………………………………………….page 1 Archive Committee……………………………………………………………page 2 Conference Committee…………………………………………………………page 5 Convention Committee………………………………………………………..page 9 Finance Committee……………………………………………………..………..page 11 Hospitals and Institutions………………………………………………………..page 13 Information Technology………………………………………………………….page 16 Literature, Chips and Formats…………………………………………………page 18 Public Information…………………………………………………………………page 21 Structure and Bylaws………………………………………………………….…..page 23 Unity…………………………………………………………………………………page…
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Oct 16, 2021 – WSOB Minutes – Approved
WSOB MINUTES OCTOBER 16th 2021 OPEN MEETING @ 9.00 AM SERENITY PRAYER – Brenda invites the room to open with the serenity prayer TRADITION – Lolita reads the 10th Tradition CONCEPT – Robert B reads the 10th Concept ROLL CALL & QUORUM DETERMINATION Present: Brenda – Chair Alesia – Vice Chair Lolita – DOO Robert…
Oct 23, 2021 – WSBT Conference Call Minutes – Approved
WSBT Conference Call Approved Minutes October 23rd, 2021, 8:00am PDT Stockholm – 5:00pm London – 4:00 pm Eastern – 11:00 am Central – 10:00 am Mountain – 9:00 am Pacific – 8:00 am Via Video Conferencing Using Zoom Platform Meeting Details Below WSBT Zoom Account is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: WSBT…
Nov 20, 2021 – WSOB Minutes
WSOB MINUTES NOVEMBER 20th 2021 “ OPEN MEETING @ 9.00 AM SERENITY PRAYER – Brenda invites the room to open with the serenity prayer TRADITION – Joni reads the 11th Tradition CONCEPT – Lolita reads the 11th Concept ROLL CALL & QUORUM DETERMINATION Present: Brenda – Chair Laurie – WSOT Joni – WST Lolita –…
Dec 3 – 5, 2021 – WSBT Quarterly Minutes – Approved
Approved Minutes WSBT 4th Quarterly Meeting 2021 Sheraton Gateway LAX – Los Angeles Friday – Dec 3rd 12.30pm – Meet for lunch in hotel lobby Friday – Dec 3rd 2pm – 10pm Saturday – Dec 4th 8am – 11.30am Saturday – Dec 4th 12.30pm – 3pm B2B Meeting Saturday – Dec 4th 4pm – 10pm…
Dec 18, 2021 – WSOB Minutes – Approved
WSOB MINUTES DECEMBER 18, 2021 OPEN MEETING @ 9.00 AM SERENITY PRAYER – Brenda invites the room to open with the serenity prayer TRADITION – Mike S. reads the 12th Tradition CONCEPT – Lolita reads the 12th Concept ROLL CALL & QUORUM DETERMINATION Present: Brenda, Chair Laurie, WSOT Joni, WST Lolita, DOO Alesia, Vice Chair…
Jan 15, 2022 – WSOB Minutes
WSOB MINUTES JANUARY 15, 2022 OPEN MEETING @ 9.00 AM SERENITY PRAYER – Brenda invites the room to open with the serenity prayer TRADITION – Robert reads the 1st Tradition CONCEPT – Lolita reads the 1st Concept ROLL CALL & QUORUM DETERMINATION Present: Brenda, Chair Laurie, WSOT Joni, WST Lolita, DOO Alesia, Vice Chair Robert…
Jan 22, 2022 – WSBT Conference Call Minutes – Approved
WSBT Approved Conference Call Minutes January 22rd 2022, 8:00am PDT Stockholm – 5:00pm London – 4:00 pm Eastern – 11:00 am Central – 10:00 am Mountain – 9:00 am Pacific – 8:00 am Via Video Conferencing Using Zoom Platform Meeting Details Below WSBT Zoom Account is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: WSBT…
Feb 19, 2022 – WSOB Minutes
WSOB MINUTES FEBRUARY 19, 2022 OPEN MEETING @ 9.00 AM SERENITY PRAYER – Brenda invites the room to open with the serenity prayer TRADITION – Lolita reads the 2nd Tradition CONCEPT – Laurie reads the 2nd Concept ROLL CALL & QUORUM DETERMINATION Present: Brenda – Chair Laurie – WSOT Joni – WST Lolita – DOO…
Mar 3, 4, 5, 6, 2022 – WSBT Quarterly Minutes
WSBT Q1 Meeting Minutes WSBT 1st Quarterly Meeting 2022 Hyatt Regency – Chicago Thursday – March 3rd 12.30pm – Meet for lunch in hotel lobby Thursday – March 3rd 2pm – 10pm Friday – March 4th 8am – 11.30am Friday – March 4th 11.30pm – 1pm WSOB Chair Interview Friday – March 4th 2pm –…
Mar 19, 2022 – WSOB Minutes
WSOB MINUTES MARCH 19, 2022 OPEN MEETING @ 9.00 AM SERENITY PRAYER – Brenda invites the room to open with the serenity prayer TRADITION – Lolita reads the 3rd Tradition CONCEPT – Lolita reads the 3rd Concept ROLL CALL & QUORUM DETERMINATION Present: Brenda – Chair Laurie R – WSOT Joni E – WST Lolita…
Apr 16, 2022 – WSOB Minutes
WSOB MINUTES APRIL 16, 2022 OPEN MEETING @ 9.00 AM SERENITY PRAYER – Earl invites the room to open with the serenity prayer TRADITION – Earl reads the 4th Tradition CONCEPT – Earl reads the 4th Concept ROLL CALL & QUORUM DETERMINATION Present: Earl H. Interim Chair Laurie R. WSOT Joni E. WST John B….
April 3 & 23, 2022 – WSBT Conference Call Minutes – Approved
WSBT Approved Conference Call Minutes January 22rd 2022, 8:00am PDT Stockholm – 5:00pm London – 4:00 pm Eastern – 11:00 am Central – 10:00 am Mountain – 9:00 am Pacific – 8:00 am Via Video Conferencing Using Zoom Platform Meeting Details Below WSBT Zoom Account is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: WSBT…
May 7, 2022 – WSOB Minutes
WSOB MINUTES MAY 7, 2022 OPEN MEETING @ 9.00 AM SERENITY PRAYER – Earl invites the room to open with the serenity prayer TRADITION – Yves reads the 5th Tradition CONCEPT – Robert reads the 5th Concept ROLL CALL & QUORUM DETERMINATION Present: Earl H. Interim Chair Laurie R. WSOT Joni E. WST John B….
May 23 – 30, 2022 – WSBT Quarterly Minutes (Q2) – Approved
2022-05 WSBT Q2 Minutes WSBT 2nd Quarterly Meeting 2022 Hyatt Regency – Austin Hosted by World Service Convention Monday May 23rd 1pm for lunch Monday May 23rd 2pm – 10pm Tuesday May 24th 8am – 10pm Interview 2 x Treasurer Wednesday May 25th 8am – 1pm. (8 – 10am zoom interviews) Interview WSOBC/DOO Thursday May…
Jun 18, 2022 – WSOB Minutes
WSOB MINUTES JUNE 18, 2022 OPEN MEETING @ 9.00 AM SERENITY PRAYER – Earl invites the room to open with the serenity prayer TRADITION – Yves reads the 6th Tradition CONCEPT – Earl reads the 6th Concept ROLL CALL & QUORUM DETERMINATION Present: Earl H. Interim Chair Laurie R. WSOT Joni E. WST John B….
Jul 16, 2022 – WSOB Minutes – Approved
WSOB MINUTES JULY 16, 2022 OPEN MEETING @ 9.00 AM SERENITY PRAYER – Earl invites the room to open with the serenity prayer TRADITION – Lolita reads the 7th Tradition CONCEPT – Mike reads the 7th Concept ROLL CALL & QUORUM DETERMINATION Present: Earl H. Interim Chair John B. Interim Vice-Chair Lolita S. Director of…
July 09, 2022 & July 17, 2022 – WSBT Conference Call Minutes – Approved
WSBT Conference Call Draft Minutes July 9th 2022, 9:00 am PDT & July 17th 2022, 9:00 am PDT Stockholm – 6:00pm London – 5:00 pm Eastern – 12:00 pm Central – 11:00 am Mountain – 10:00 am Pacific – 9:00 am Via Video Conferencing Using Zoom Platform Meeting Details Below WSBT Zoom Account is inviting…
Aug 20, 2022 – WSOB Minutes – Approved
WSOB MINUTES AUGUST 20, 2022 OPEN MEETING @ 8.00 AM SERENITY PRAYER – Earl invites the room to open with the serenity prayer TRADITION – Earl reads the 8th Tradition CONCEPT – Yves reads the 8th Concept ROLL CALL & QUORUM DETERMINATION Present: Earl H. Interim Chair John B. Interim Vice-Chair Lolita S. Director of…
Sept 1, 2022- WS Conference – Day 1 Minutes
World Service Conference of Cocaine Anonymous Daily Minutes Day 1 – September 1, 2022 Session to open at 4:30 PM CDT Russell S. calls to order at 4:32 PM CDT Welcome to the 38th conference of CA Jackie R. – recites serenity prayer Nicole L. – recites serenity prayer in French Morten V. – recites…
Sept 2, 2022- WS Conference – Day 2 Minutes
World Service Conference of Cocaine Anonymous Daily Minutes Day 2 – September 2, 2022 Session to open at 9:00am Russell S. calls to order at 9:02am Russell S. – calls for readings Fred Lorena – recites serenity prayer in Portuguese Claudia W. – serenity prayer in German Justin Gaeta – recites serenity prayer in English…
Sept 3, 2022- WS Conference – Day 3 Minutes
World Service Conference of Cocaine Anonymous Daily Minutes Day 3 – September 3, 2022 Session to open at 9:00 am Called to order at 9:04 am Russell S. – please settle down. I’ve asked Laurie to bring us together in prayer Laurie R. – reads St. Francis prayer and recites the serenity prayer Russell S….
Aug 26 – Sept 4, 2022 – WSBT 3rd Quarterly Minutes
2022 Q3 WSBT APPROVED MEETING MINUTES WSBT 3rd Quarterly Meeting 2022 Airport Marriot – Fort Worth, Dallas Hosted by World Service Conference WSBT Q3 2022: Friday Aug 26th 1pm for lunch Friday Aug 26th 3pm – 10pm Saturday Aug 27th 8am – 10pm Sunday Aug 28th 8am – 1pm TEC 2022: Monday Aug 29th 8am…
2022 WS Conference – Archive Report
CONFERENCE REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2022 ARCHIVE COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND COMMENTS: The CAWS Archive Committee has been busy. We continue to maintain an up-to-date Back of C.A. digital archive files for ca.org, docs.ca.org, museum.ca.org, as well as born-digital and scanned analog documents i.e. flyers, pamphlets, programs, etc. to redundant media, including a cloud…
2022 WS Conference – Conference Report
CONFERENCE REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2022 CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND COMMENTS: Welcome to the 2022 C.A. World Service Conference! We’ve worked hard all year to get prepared and organised for the conference. We want to provide the best service possible to all of the conference attendees and ensure that we have a…
2022 WS Conference – Convention Report
CONFERENCE REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2022 CONVENTION COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND COMMENTS: The Convention Committee has worked throughout the year, meeting monthly, with the chairs of the upcoming C.A. World Conventions. Austin did a great job hosting this year’s World Convention. The committee was filled with participating members, had good discussions and we…
2022 WS Conference – Finance Report
CONFERENCE REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2022 FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND COMMENTS: We represent the CAWS Finance Committee. It is the Finance Committee’s responsibility to oversee the prudent use of monies donated by the individuals of the Fellowship of Cocaine Anonymous. Since last conference we have seen some concerning issues within CAWSO regarding…
2022 WS Conference – H & I Report
CONFERENCE REPORT C.A WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2022 HOSPITALS AND INSTITUTIONS REPORT INTRODUCTION AND COMMENTS: Greetings everyone and thank you for your service to our wonderful fellowship. I would like to thank everyone on the H & I Committee for your work and dedication. As in person meetings continue to slowly open back up, we…
2022 WS Conference – IT Report
CONFERENCE REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2022 World Service IT Committee REPORT INTRODUCTION AND COMMENTS: Greetings from the WSCIT Committee, This has been something of a “rebuild/reassess” year for our committee, which has not resulted in Conference level actions to be considered, but which has led to our collaborations with other committees, and considerable…
2022 WS Conference – LCF Report
CONFERENCE REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2022 LCF REPORT INTRODUCTION AND COMMENTS: The Literature, Chips and Formats Committee, also lovingly referred to as “LCF” is tasked each year with creating, updating and reviewing our Fellowship’s literature and meeting formats as well as considering any recommendations/referrals concerning our chips. Throughout the year we are blessed…
2022 WS Conference – Public Information Report
CONFERENCE REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2022 PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND COMMENTS: Your Public Information Committee has had a productive year and would appreciate consideration of the following motions that we will be bringing for approval at this year’s conference. Before moving forward with these motions, we would like to acknowledge the…
2022 WS Conference – S & B Report
CONFERENCE REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2022 STRUCTURE AND BYLAWS REPORT INTRODUCTION AND COMMENTS: May our service reflect how fortunate we think we are for having found this solution in this fellowship. While S&B Committee work can at times feel a bit like wordsmithing, far removed from the frontline, we remain acutely aware…
2022 WS Conference – Unity Report
CONFERENCE REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2022 CAWSC UNITY COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND COMMENTS: Greetings from your 2021-2022 World Service Unity Committee. We welcome all who have travelled near and far to be here with us in service and hope you are all doing well. The Unity Committee Statement of Purpose is to enhance…
2022 WS Conference – Trustee Election Committee Report
CONFERENCE REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2022 Trustee Election Committee Report INTRODUCTION AND COMMENTS: The 2022 Trustee Election Committee (TEC) has received candidates from all of our eight Regions for TAL1, and 2 candidates from ANR for ANRT. The active slates this year include the Trustee at Large 1 and Atlantic North Regional Trustees…
2022 WS Conference – TEC Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2022 Trustee Election Committee Report INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The 2022 Trustee Election Committee has completed the process. All candidates have been informed of the results. We would like to thank all the delegates for participating in this spiritual process. We would like to encourage all delegates who…
2022 WS Conference – WSBT Report
CONFERENCE REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2022 WORLD SERVICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPORT INTRODUCTION AND COMMENTS: Your World Service Board of Trustees (WSBT) has worked tirelessly over the past year. The intake of new Trustees chosen by last year’s Trustee Election Committee (TEC) have been a godsend and have all proved to be very wise…
2022 WS Conference – WSOB Report
CONFERENCE REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2022 WORLD SERVICE OFFICE BOARD REPORT INTRODUCTION AND COMMENTS: My name is Earl H., and I am your World Service Office Chairman. I wish to express my gratitude to the World Service Board of Trustees and World Service Office Board Directors for asking me to serve our fellowship once…
Aug 31 – Sept 05, 2022 – WS Conference – Summary of Motions
2022 World Service Conference of Cocaine Anonymous Summary of Motions Day 1 Motion 1: to recognize the petition of the Sussex area to be recognized as an area of CA. seconded Motion passes unanimously Motion 2: the conference recognize the area of Greece as an area of CA Seconded Motion passes unanimously Motion 3: That…
Sep 17, 2022 – WSOB Minutes – Approved
WSOB MINUTES SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 OPEN MEETING @ 8.00 AM PST SERENITY PRAYER – Earl invites the room to open with the serenity prayer TRADITION – Yves reads the 9th Tradition CONCEPT – Earl reads the 9th Concept ROLL CALL & QUORUM DETERMINATION Present: Earl H. Chair John B. Interim Vice-Chair Lolita S. Director of…
Oct 15, 2022 – WSOB Minutes
WSOB MINUTES OCTOBER 15, 2022 OPEN MEETING @ 8.00 AM PST SERENITY PRAYER – Earl invites the room to open with the serenity prayer TRADITION – Laurie reads the 10th Tradition CONCEPT – Earl reads the 10th Concept ROLL CALL & QUORUM DETERMINATION Present: Earl H. Chair John B. Interim Vice-Chair Lolita s. Director of…
Nov 19, 2022 – WSOB Minutes
WSOB MINUTES NOVEMBER 19, 2022 OPEN MEETING @ 8.00 AM PST SERENITY PRAYER – Earl invites the room to open with the serenity prayer TRADITION – Yves reads the 11th Tradition CONCEPT – Earl reads the 11th Concept ROLL CALL & QUORUM DETERMINATION Present: Earl H. Chair John B. Interim Vice-Chair Lolita s. Director of…
Dec 9 – 11, 2022 – WSBT Q4 Minutes
2022 Q4 WSBT APPROVED MEETING MINUTE WSBT 4th Quarterly Meeting 2022 Airport Marriot – Fort Worth, Dallas December 9th -11th 2022 WSBT Q4 2022: Friday Dec 9th 9am – Breakfast Friday Dec 9th 11am- 9pm Saturday Dec 10th 8am – 10pm Sunday Dec 11th 8am – 1pm Moment of silence followed by the “WE”…
Dec 17, 2022 – WSOB Minutes
WSOB MINUTES DECEMBER 17, 2022 OPEN MEETING @ 8.00 AM PST SERENITY PRAYER – Earl invites the room to open with the serenity prayer TRADITION – Yves reads the 12th Tradition CONCEPT – Earl reads the 12th Concept ROLL CALL & QUORUM DETERMINATION Present: Earl H. Chair John B. Interim Vice-Chair Lolita S. Director of…
Jan 14, 2023 – WSBT Conference Call Minutes
WSBT Q1 Approved Conference Call Minutes Saturday, Jan 14th 8am – 12.00pm Moment of silence followed by the “WE” version of the Serenity Prayer Roll Call Richard B. ANRT ‐ present Chris M. ASRT ‐ present Sarah T. ERT/WSBT Chair ‐ present Johan T. MERT ‐ present Clay P. MWRT/ WSBT Vice Chair ‐ present…
Jan 21, 2023 – WSOB Minutes
WSOB MINUTES JANUARY 21, 2023 OPEN MEETING @ 8.00 AM PST SERENITY PRAYER – Earl invites the room to open with the serenity prayer TRADITION – Yves reads the 1st Tradition CONCEPT – Earl reads the 1st Concept ROLL CALL & QUORUM DETERMINATION Present: Earl H. Chair John B. Interim Vice-Chair Lolita S. Director of…
Feb. 18, 2023 – WSOB Minutes
WSOB MINUTES FEBRUARY 18, 2023 OPEN MEETING @ 8.00 AM PST SERENITY PRAYER – Earl invites the room to open with the serenity prayer TRADITION – Yves reads the 2nd Tradition CONCEPT – Earl reads the 2nd Concept ROLL CALL & QUORUM DETERMINATION Present: Earl H., Chair John B., Interim Vice-Chair Lolita S., Director of…
Mar. 2 – 5, 2023 – WSBT Q1 Minutes
WSBT Q1 WSBT Call Approved Minutes Thursday 2nd March 2023 7:00am – 3:00pm Friday 3rd March 2023 7:00am – 3:00pm Saturday 4th March 2023 7:00am – 3:00pm Sunday 5th March 2023 8:00am – 1.00pm Moment of silence followed by the “WE” version of the Serenity Prayer Personal Sharing (3-5 Minutes) Roll Call Richard B., ANRT…
Mar. 18, 2023 – WSOB Minutes
WSOB MINUTES MARCH 18, 2023 OPEN MEETING @ 8.00 AM PST SERENITY PRAYER – Earl invites the room to open with the serenity prayer. TRADITION – Yves reads the 3rd Tradition CONCEPT – Earl reads the 3rd Concept ROLL CALL & QUORUM DETERMINATION Present: Earl H., Chair John B., Interim Vice-Chair Lolita S., Director of…
Apr. 8, 2023 – WSBT Conference Call Minutes
WSBT Q2 WSBT Conference Call Approved Minutes Saturday 8th April 2023 08:00 AM Pacific Moment of silence followed by the “WE” version of the Serenity Prayer Roll Call Richard B., ANRT Chris M., ASRT Sarah T., ERT/WSBT Chair Johan T., MERT Clay P., MWRT/WSBT Vice Chair Ruby C., PNRT Aurora L., PSRT/WSBT Secretary Barry H.,…
Apr. 15, 2023 – WSOB Minutes
WSOB MINUTES APRIL 15, 2023 OPEN MEETING @ 8.00 AM PST SERENITY PRAYER – Earl invites the room to open with the serenity prayer. TRADITION – Yves reads the 4th Tradition CONCEPT – Earl reads the 4th Concept ROLL CALL & QUORUM DETERMINATION Present: Earl H., Chair John B., Interim Vice-Chair Lolita S., Director of…