Conference Opens Steve Edwards, Conference Chair, welcomes everyone to the 2007 World Service Conference. Moment of Silence followed by the “We” version of the Serenity Prayer. We Can Recover – Read by Yves White The Twelve Traditions – Read by Monica Suyker The Twelve Concepts – Read by Peter Olsen Welcome to the 24h Annual…
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Aug 28, 2007 – Day 1 – Summary of Motions – WSBT Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 WORLD SERVICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: We would like to thank you all for giving us this opportunity to serve the fellowship of Cocaine Anonymous. I would also like to thank the rest of the Board for all their hard work. It has been…
Aug 29, 2007 – Day 2 – Summary of Motions – WSOB Opening Report
Conference Opens Steve Edwards, Conference Chair, welcomes everyone to the 2007 World Service Conference. Moment of Silence followed by the “We” version of the Serenity Prayer. How it Works – Read by Bob Nordquist Roll Cal! Steve Edwards – come to the microphone in your seated order. Please put your name on the chart whether…
Aug 29, 2007 – Day 2 – Summary of Motions – TEC Opening Report
Trustee Election Committee – Trustee Slates of Nominees/Approval. Motions to approve the following Regional Slates: See page 41 of the WSM for more information: CONFERENCE APPROVED SLATE The candidates nominated from each Region shall be submitted to WSC for ratification by two-thirds vote of the WSC. All candidates who complete the WSC ratification process successfully…
Aug 29, 2007 – Day 2 – Summary of Motions – Conference Committee Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Welcome, Bienvenue, Weikom, WiSIkommen, Valkomnande, Recepcion !!! Welcome to the 2007 Worid Service Conference. The theme this year is “Each One, Reach One, Teach One”. Looking around the room today one can see that our membership is diverse in many ways,…
Aug 29, 2007 – Day 2 – Summary of Motions – Convention Committee Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 CONVENTION COMMITTEE REPORT (8-29-07) Approved Page 14 INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The WSC Convention Committee met once during the 2007 CAWS convention in Kansas City, MO and corresponded throughout the year via email. We facilitated the CAWS Convention Information Exchange meeting held during CAWS 2007 where many ideals…
Aug 29, 2007 – Day 2 – Summary of Motions – LCF Committee Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 LITERATURE CHIPS & FORMAT COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The LCF and its subcommittees, including the Storybook Subcommittee, were in session throughout the year via online email loops and telephone conference calls. Each region of CA was represented. Members of the LCF included delegates from the United Kingdom,…
Aug 29, 2007 – Day 2 – Summary of Motions – H&I Committee Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 H & l Subcommittee REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Approved Page 23 Tim Andre H&! Chair: H & I rocks and we have had a good year so far. We started a yahoo group and we conducted monthly conference calls. We have been in contact with numerous inmates…
Aug 29, 2007 – Day 2 – Summary of Motions – S&B Committee Opening Report
C.A. World Service Conference 2007 Structure and By-Laws Committee INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Welcome to the 2007 World Service Conference. The purpose of the Structure and By-Laws Committee is to formulate by-laws, guidelines, and structures by which this organization can operate, day-to-day, at Conferences and elsewhere. Our goal as a committee is to leave feeling…
Aug 29, 2007 – Day 2 – Summary of Motions – Public Information Committee Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Approved Page 26 Cocaine Anonymous is a public information organization. It is the job of the P! Committee to provide you with many of the resources necessary to carry the message out to your communities. New PI posters in English, Spanish,…
Aug 29, 2007 – Day 2 – Summary of Motions – Finance Committee Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The Finance Committee met during the World Service Convention in Kansas City, Missouri. We’d like to extend our thanks to everyone participating in the 2007 CAWS Convention for their fine contribution to CA’s financial well being as well as for strengthening…
Aug 29, 2007 – Day 2 – Summary of Motions – Unity Committee Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A, WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 Unity Committee REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Approved Page 30 The committee has worked throughout the year on the luncheon, revision of guidelines, adding duties and responsibilities of the committee officers, post conference referral #5022, which we have been asked to host meetings at the conference, working with…
Aug 29, 2007 – Day 2 – Summary of Motions – IT Committee Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 IT COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Your IT Committee has continued for this last year to review websites for linking to www.CA.org and continually review the existing linked websites. This committee keeps in communication through email and our online group. We are grateful for the opportunity to…
Aug 29, 2007 – Day 2 – Summary of Motions – Archive Committee Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 ARCHIVE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Archives year 2. As most of you know the Archive Committee was admitted to World Service Conference as a standing committee a year or so ago. We spent this last year being completely confused. Our learning curve however helped us Approved Page…
Aug 31, 2007 – Day 4 – Summary of Motions – Convention Committee Closing Report
Conference Opens Steve Edwards, Conference Chair, reconvened the World Service Conference at 2:47 pm on Friday, August 31, 2007. Moment of Silence followed by the “We” version of the Serenity Prayer. Thank you. Before we begin Roll Call, we have a couple of announcement. Scott? Scott Botz – please check the seating chart for accuracy….
Aug 31, 2007 – Day 4 – Summary of Motions – Conference Committee Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 CONFERENCE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments: Once again, it is apparent that this Committee has successfully set out to do what it does best! The success of this Conference is due to the outstanding Committee that sits before you! Please give a hand to these dedicated…
Aug 31, 2007 – Day 4 – Summary of Motions – Unity Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A, WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 UNITY REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Good evening, my name is Waheedah Muhammad . I am here as the new chair of the Unity Committee. I would like to thank the Conference Committee for allowing me to be a part the Committee. I would like to thank my…
Aug 31, 2007 – Day 4 – Summary of Motions – Archive Committee Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 ARCHIVE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Another fabulous year of Archiving! If you have ever wanted to know really where we come from, this is the committee to be on – l think we did more reminiscing then work but we were able to successfully scan 1982 through…
Aug 31, 2007 – Day 4 – Summary of Motions – Finance Committee – Out of Order Motion
Finance Committee This is a good time to hear a special motion from the Finance Committee. Dan Santa Maria – Motion to suspend the rules to hear a motion out of order. Second Motion carries. Waheedah Muhammad – MOTION: Increase the Unity Committee budget by more than 10% from $300 to $1,050. Second. Page 34…
Aug 31, 2007 – Day 4 – Summary of Motions – H&I Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 H & I COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments Tim Andre, H & I Chairperson: I want to thank the entire H & I committee for allowing me to be of service for the last year. This year we have been blessed with new members with…
Aug 31, 2007 – Day 4 – Summary of Motions – WSOB Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 WORLD SERVICE OFFICE BOARD REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS As chairperson I would like to again extend my thanks and appreciation to the entire board for its remarkable commitment and hard work in the many duties and responsibilities that we are charged with throughout the year. Committee Introductions…
Sep 1, 2007 – Day 5 – Summary of Motions – Information Technology Committee – Closing Report
Conference Opens Steve Edwards, Conference Chair, reconvened the World Service Conference at 8:17 a.m. on Saturday, September 1,2007. Let’s begin Roll Call with Ms. Patty. We have 158 votes on the floor. Quorum is 106. I neglected an agenda item known as the Serenity Prayer. The “we” version of the Serenity Prayer. Next up is…
Sep 1, 2007 – Day 5 – Summary – WSBT Closing Report
C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 WORLD SERVICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments Our thanks to everyone here at this year’s WS Conference and 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. In…
Sep 1, 2007 – Day 5 – Summary – S&B Committee Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 STRUCTURE AND BYLAWS REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments: This committee’s relentless commitment to ensure the most comprehensive 2008 WSM worked meticulously through long late night hours to reassure we delivered motions to the floor that did not include large, voluminous, convoluted, obstreperous or controversial motions that…
Sep 1, 2007 – Day 5 – Daily Summary – PI Committee Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A, WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS In this age of international expansion, the PI Committee is dedicated to providing you with the best possible tools to reach the addict and the public ai! over the world. This year, a great PowerPoint template will be suggested for approval….
Sep 1, 2007 – Day 5 – Daily Summary – LCF Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 Literature, Chips & Format Committee Report INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments LCF received 16 new referrals this year. There are currently 34 literature projects that are “works in progress,” 19 of these are ongoing and the rest involve housekeeping. All progress in this committee is the result…
Sep 1, 2007 – Day 5 – S&B Closing Report (Part 2)
Dan Santa Maria – MOTION: As is its right under Article 4 of the Cocaine Anonymous World Service Conference Charter, the 2007 World Service Conference requires the TEC to reconvene and conduct a fifth ballot for the selection of the Southwest Regional Trustee from the present slate of individuals who are fully supported by the…
Sep 2, 2007 – Day 6 – Daily Summary – Finance Committee Closing Report
Conference Opens Steve Edwards, Conference Chair, reconvened the World Service Conference at 8:28 a.m. on Sunday, September 2, 2007. A moment of silence followed by the “We” version of the Serenity Prayer. Let’s begin Roll Call with Ms. Patty. The number of votes is 144, the quorum is 96. Will the S&B Committee, please return…
Sep 2, 2007 – Day 6 – Daily Summary – Conference New Business
On my agenda, it brings us to New Business. Dan Sadur – MOTION: To rescind the Motion #3A on Page 5 of the Convention Committee report adopted on Friday by the Convention Committee. Read the motion regarding 3 separate registration lines. Second. Steve Edwards – reads the motion. Would you like to speak to your…