Tony D: It is August 27, 2014, 6:32 pm. The Conference will come to order. Good evening and welcome. I am Tony D, your conference chair. Please join me in the Serenity Prayer. Gregory A: Reads “Who is a Cocaine Addict”? Tony D: Thank you, Gregory. Next up is Stu E to read the Twelve…
Category: 2014 WS Conference
Aug 27, 2014 – Day 1 Daily Summary – WSBT Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2014 WORLD SERVICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Your WSBT have 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 goes on to state that it CAWS Conference 2014 Day One…
Aug 27, 2014 – Day 1 Daily Summary – WSOB Opening Repot
World Service Office Board 2014 World Service Conference Opening Report Submitted by: Richard A. L, Chairperson Thank you so much for the opportunity to serve as the Chair of the World Service Office Board. Our board has been hard at work on many projects throughout the year. We are excited to announce C.A.’s new meditation…
Aug 27, 2014 – Day 1 Daily Summary – TEC Election Committee – Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2014 Trustee Election Committee Report INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The 2014 Trustee Election Committee has received candidates for the regional and WSOT positons. There are four trustees rotating off the board. COMMITTEE INTRODUCTIONS: Chair MWRT – Brian T Vice Chair SWRT – Jay P WSBT Chair – ERT Russell S…
Aug 27, 2014 – Day 1 Daily Summary – IT Committee – Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2014 IT COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Over the past year the IT Committee has continued to review and add new websites, The committee has also continued to review existing websites linking to www.ca.org, the latest being Australia, Peru and Minnesota. We have continued throughout the year to communicate…
Aug 27, 2014 – Day 1 Daily Summary – H&I Committee – Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2014 H&I COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Over the course of the last year the H&I Committee has continued to: provide support for groups starting out with the Lifeline in their areas, answer letters to inmates asking for support other than literature, and made an attempt to contact different…
Aug 27, 2014 – Day 1 Daily Summary – PI Committee – Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2014 PUBLIC INFORMATION OPENING COMMENTS: The Committee was not able to work effectively since the last conference. Nothing of substance has been completed. That’s the bad news. The good news is, we have tremendous opportunity. We are going to open up nominations for the Chair and Vice-Chair positions, as well…
Aug 28, 2014 – Day 2 Daily Summary – Archive Committee – Opening Report
Tony D: It is August 28, 2014. Let’s start with the Serenity Prayer. I have asked Sandra to read “We Can Recover”. Sandra A: reads “We Can Recover”. Tony D: I have asked Tom to read the daily meditation. Tom P: Reads August 28th meditation from A Quiet Peace. Tony D: Roll Call. We have…
Aug 28, 2014 – Day 2 Daily Summary – Conference Committee – Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2014 CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: CAWSC 2014 – Day Two Redacted Approved, Page 2 of 21 Welcome to the 2014 World Service Conference. The theme this year is: “Unity + Diversity = Strength” Conference Committee has been working all year to get prepared, organized and ready to…
Aug 28, 2014 – Day 2 Daily Summary – Convention Committee – Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2013/2014 CONVENTION COMMITTEE STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: CAWSC 2014 – Day Two Redacted Approved, Page 5 of 21 The purpose of the World Service Convention’s to promote enthusiasm and unity within the fellowship of Cocaine Anonymous; and to financially support World Services’ effort to carry the message to the addict that…
Aug 28, 2014 – Day 2 Daily Summary – Finance Committee – Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2014 FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTIONS AND OPENING COMMENTS: The WSC Finance Committee met at the World Service Convention in Long Beach. We worked closely with the WSOB Treasurer and our Trustee. We are still working on a referral addressing on-line banking internationally. We will also be working on bringing the…
Aug 28, 2014 – Day 2 Daily Summary – LCF Committee – Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2014 Literature, Chips & Format Committee INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The World Service Conference Literature, Chips, and Format (“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 through the writing of material for distribution….
Aug 28, 2014 – Day 2 Daily Summary – S&B Committee – Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2014 STRUCTURE AND BYLAWS REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Welcome to the 2014 World Service Conference. The Structure and Bylaws Committee (S&B) is to formulate bylaws, guidelines and a structure by which Cocaine Anonymous can operate day-to-day, at Conferences, Regions, and Areas and elsewhere around the World. We execute with…
Aug 28, 2014 – Day 2 Daily Summary – Unity – Opening Report
Opening Report C.A. World Service Conference 2014 Unity Committee Welcome trusted servants who have traveled from every corner of the globe. The Unity Committee has a vital role here at the conference as well as throughout the fellowship of Cocaine Anonymous. We host meetings during the conference both day and night. Please check your agenda for…
Aug 30, 2018 – Day 4 Daily Summary – LCF Closing Report
Tony D – Opened at 8:05 AM Sandra A – Does the Serenity Prayer in the Swedish language. Cynthia C – Reads the daily meditation from the book A Quiet Peace Tony D – Does announcements. We will start with LCF, TEC, and then Conference. Trevor and I have decided to donate our meditation books….
Aug 30, 2014 – Day 4 Daily Summary – TEC Closing Report
Brian T – Presents the report CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2014 TRUSTEE ELECTION COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS The TEC process for the 2014 Conference has been completed. Thank you to the committee for their time, consideration and effort. COMMITTEE INTRODUCTIONS: Chair MWRT – Brain T Vice Chair SWRT – Jay P…
Aug 30, 2014 – Day 4 Daily Summary – Conference Closing Report
Barbara N – presented Conference Committee report. CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2014 CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS The Conference Committee has thoroughly enjoyed working with you and for you this past week to make our 2014 World Service Conference successful. Thank you to all delegates, committee chairs, trustees and both new…
Aug 30, 2014 – Day 4 Daily Summary – Unity Closing Report
Maurice S presents the closing report for Unity. Closing Report C.A. World Service Conference 2014 Unity Report I am more humbled as I see so many examples of love and tolerance being shown here at the conference. I am constantly amazed as more areas come into our fellowship and more bids for the convention for…
Aug 30, 2014 – Day 4 Daily Summary – IT Committee – Closing Reports
Michele D presented the IT Closing report. CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2014 WSCITC REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments Our fellowship continues to grow and utilize new and emerging technologies to assist us in communicating and conducting business, and most importantly to assist in our efforts to carry the message. In addition…
Aug 30, 2014 – Day 4 Daily Summary – S&B Closing Report
John M presented the S&B report. CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2014 STRUCTURE AND BYLAWS REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS On behalf of the Fellowship, the 2014 Structure and Bylaws Committee, and all of our referral writers, I am here to thank YOU. I have had the privilege to serve you and this wonderful…
Aug 30, 2014 – Day 4 Daily Summary – WSOB Committee Closing Report
Richard L presents the report. CAWS Conference 2014 Day Four – Redacted Approved version Page 35 of 71 CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2014 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…
Aug 30, 2014 – Day 4 Daily Summary – Public Information Closing Report
Alan S presented the PI Closing report. CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2014 PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments First and foremost, we would like to express our gratitude to our previous chair and vice-chair, who offered their time and efforts to increase the voice of our fellowship. The committee has…
Aug 30, 2014 – Day 4 Daily Summary – H&I Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2014 CAWS H&ICOMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS The last year has been an eye opening experience; we started off with very little direction wondering what to do next. This year we have been revitalized with some radical ideas from both our new and existing members! Thank-you all for your…
Aug 30, 2014 – Day 4 Daily Summary – Convention Committee Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A.WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2014 CONVENTION COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments I would like to thank the World Service Conference Convention Committee for allowing me to serve as your Chair. It has been, as always, a humbling and exhilarating experience as well as tiring. I cannot say enough about how valuable you…
Aug 30, 2014 – Day 4 Daily Summary – Finance Committee Closing Report (Part One)
Jackson H presents the Finance Committee Report CLOSING REPORT CAWS Conference 2014 Day Four – Redacted Approved version Page 56 of 71 C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2014 FINANCE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS This year’s committee worked long and hard to avoid last year’s challenges. We are grateful to the new WSOB Treasurer as her experience…
Aug 30, 2014 – Day 4 Daily Summary – Archive Committee Closing Report
Susan B presented the Archives Report CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2014 ARCHIVE COMMITTEE INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS CAWS Conference 2014 Day Four – Redacted Approved version Page 58 of 71 The Archive Committee continues to grow in vision and project activity. Based on feedback from this year’s World Service Convention in Long Beach,…
Aug 30, 2014 – Day 4 Daily Summary – WSBT Closing Report
Russell presents the report. CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2014 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, and to the entire fellowship for allowing us to be of service, and for your ongoing support. It…
Aug 30, 2014 – Day 4 Daily Summary – Finance Committee – Closing Report (Part Tw)
Jackson H – Ready Maya B – MOTION: To approve the 2015-2016 Preliminary Adjusted Budget. Seconded Tony D – Do you care to speak to the motion? Maya B – Not at this time CAWS Conference 2014 Day Four – Redacted Approved version Page 65 of 71 John M – I believe last year, it…
Aug 30, 2014 – Day 4 Daily Summary – Chair’s Closing Business
Tony D – Please take your seats so we can get started. Susan B – When we did our report, I forgot to let you know that we have a piece of history you can all take home with you. We have copies of the national Cocaine Anonymous meeting directory from 1985 that we will…
Aug 31, 2014 – WS Conference Summary of Motions
CAWS Conference 2014 – Summary of Motions Day One MOTION: To move the Petitions to Move Areas to Saturday. There are a couple meetings that want to move areas and we need more time to organize the petitions. Seconded and Motion carries. MOTION: To approve the Atlantic South Regional Slate — William Carter, Anne Bouley…