Category: 2008 Closing Reports

Conference Opens Steve Edwards, Conference Chair, reconvened the World Service Conference at a.m. on Friday, August 29, 2008 at 2:40 pm after Committee Breakout sessions. We will begin roll call in a minute. State name, affiliation and number of votes you carry. Any questions before we begin? Then we will begin as always with Ms….

CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2008 CONVENTION COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS The WSCCC worked throughout the year to support the upcoming CAWS Conventions. In our committee breakout session we addressed the referrals sent to us and discussed how we can be of greatest service to the CA World Service Conference and the fellowship…

CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2008 HOSPITALS & INSTITUTIONS REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments – Jason Smidt Jason Smidt, H&I Chairperson. I would like to thank the entire H&I committee for allowing me to be of service. This year we have been blessed with a great new group of members. They are…

CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2008 UNITY COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments: Approved Page 33 Good afternoon: It is the purpose of this Unity Committee to enhance communication and outreach among our fellowship as concerned members of Cocaine Anonymous in the interest of carrying the message to the addict who still suffers….

CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2008 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS This year, we discussed our increasing role in service to our fellowship and this conference, discussed new technologies, reviewed our workbook, and reviewed all CA.org linked websites. This committee has three new members: Dan Dickey – North Nevada Area Delegate Kris…

CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2008 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….

CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2008 PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS PI has once again had a very productive session this year. We had several new members join us. Their energy and enthusiasm infused our group and helped us accomplish several items. Many new materials and ideas are being brought fourth for…

Conference Opens Steve Edwards, Conference Chair, reconvened the World Service Conference at 8:27a.m. on Saturday, August 30, 2008. We will begin roll call after we say the “We” version of the Serenity Prayer. Please remain in order and we will start with Ms. Patty. Roll call. 157 votes and the quorum is 105. We will…

CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2008 CONFERENCE REPORT Page 14 of 78 INTRODUCTION AND 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 lots of money to…

CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2008 WORLD SERVICE OFFICE BOARD Page 26 of 78 INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS In mid August 2008 the World Service Office received the following letter:             “To whom it may concern, My name is Tanisha and I am a addict. I’m 29 yrs old and I am currently doing a…

CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2008 FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS This year, the Finance Committee started our committee meeting with the Serenity Prayer and the reading of a portion of the 11th Concept. We found ourselves guided with the words from this concept because they speak to our duties as members of…

CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2008 STRUCTURE AND BYLAWS REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments The Structure and Bylaws committee’s relentless obligation to ensure your most comprehensive 2009 WSM worked meticulously through long late night hours to assure we delivered motions to the floor that did not include large, voluminous, convoluted, obstreperous or controversial…

Break At this time, Finance is ready to retake the floor. COMMITTEE WORK THAT RESULTED IN MOTIONS Motion: To accept the proposed CA WSO budget to be in effect from July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010. Second. Steve Edwards – speak to your motion? Elizabeth Saldebar – not at this time. Steve Edwards –…

At this time, I am out of Conference Committee’s and Board’s. The next item on the agenda is New Business. Is there any New Business? Kurt Lynn – Can I yield the floor to Siobhan? Siobhan Ayer – speaking to Referral #5656. Motion that a Point #7 be added on Page 14 of WSM as…