Day 1 – August 28, 2025 – Afternoon session Russell S opened at 4:31pm Claudine L – opened with the Serenity Prayer in Denise R. – opened with the Serenity Prayer in Tim D.- opened with the Serenity Prayer in English Steve S. – Read who is a CA Member in English Mark van S…
Category: 2025 WS Conference
Aug 28, 2025 – WS Conference Minutes – WSBT Report – Day 1
WORLD SERVICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES COMMITTEE REPORT Barry Ha – spoke of the report in the BOX of it being a summary of the work they have done throughout the year. There was a lot of work done with various different committees. belief that CA is in the best position that it has ever been…
Aug 29, 2025 – WS Conference Minutes – WSBT Report (Continued) – Day 2
Day 2 – August 29, 2025 – Morning Session Opening session at 9:03am. Robyn G – There is no vaping in the hotel at all. Please go outside to smoke and vape. Today we will be provided with boxed lunches. Russell S – I would like to thank you all for being on time, we…
Aug 29, 2025 – WS Conference Minutes – WSOB Report – Day 2
CONFERENCE REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2025 WORLD OFFICE SERVICE BOARD REPORT INTRODUCTION AND COMMENTS: Almost impossible to imagine that it has only been a year since we pulled the U-Haul from Long Beach to Arizona. What an exciting year of accomplishments it’s been. As the 1st anniversary of the office relocation took place in…
Aug 29, 2025 – WS Conference Minutes – Archive Report – Day 2
Chris W – Archives report Email address archive@ca.org Virtual Museum Website – Museum.ca.org Archives video being shown Jennifer G – speaks to the video Chris W – We have 79 areas and 43% do not have an archives presence. Investigate and find someone interested in Archives. We need to grow our archives. Questions? Seeing none,…
Aug 29, 2025 – WS Conference Minutes – Structure & Bylaws Report – Day 2
CONFERENCE REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2025 STRUCTURE AND BYLAWS COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND COMMENTS: This year was met with a feeling of enthusiasm and encouragement. We operated in an atmosphere of participation, trust, thoughtfulness, considerations and respect for and toward all new members and those members who continue to support the committee. Throughout the…
Aug 29, 2025 – WS Conference Minutes – Unity Report – Day 2
CONFERENCE REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2025 UNITY COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND COMMENTS: This year your CAWS Unity Committee has worked hard on several projects. We have completed an in-depth review of our guidelines and updated several sections for your approval. In January we hosted a Connection OpportUNITY call on Zoom. The purpose of this…
Aug 29, 2025 – WS Conference Minutes – LCF Report – Day 2
CONFERENCE REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2025 Literature, Chips and Formats (LCF) Committee REPORT INTRODUCTION AND COMMENTS: Dear C.A. Fellowship, I am delighted to write this report to showcase the work the LCF Committee has carried out over the past 12 months, marked by change, steady progress, and a strong commitment to our service. During…
Aug 30, 2025 – WS Conference Minutes – Opening – Day 3
Day 3 – August 30, 2025 – Morning Session Morning Session opened at 9:12am Michael: Opened with the serenity prayer Yves W – Opened with A Vision for You in French Melanie R. – Reads a Vision for You Russell S – Please make sure your phones are either turned off or on silent. We…
Aug 30, 2025 – WS Conference Minutes – IT Report – Day 3
CONFERENCE REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2025 WSCIT REPORT INTRODUCTION AND COMMENTS: The IT committee has been working hard on the C.A. Meeting Finder app and Meeting Finder Database for the last year and we’re keeping a keen eye on A.I. as it becomes a household tool in every home. We have continued to onboard…
Aug 30, 2025 – WSC Conference Minutes – H&I Report – Day 3
CONFERENCE REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2025 HOSPITALS & INSTITUTIONS REPORT INTRODUCTION AND COMMENTS: Greetings everyone! Thank you all for your service to our wonderful fellowship! I am extremely grateful for my fellow H&I committee members! Over the past 11 months, we were fortunate to accomplish most of the tasks & goals that were presented…
Aug 30, 2025 – WS Conference Minutes – Conference Committee Report – Day 3
CONFERENCE REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2025 WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND COMMENTS: Welcome to the 2025 C.A. World Service Conference! We’ve worked hard all year to get prepared and organised for this year’s conference. We want to provide the best service possible to all of the conference attendees and ensure that we…
Aug 30, 2025 – WSC Conference Minutes – Convention Committee Report – Day 3
CONFERENCE REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2025 WSC Convention Committee REPORT INTRODUCTION AND COMMENTS: COMMITTEE STRUCTURE AT CONFERENCE: Position Name Email Phone Chair Andrew Carter andrew@grayfoxdandb.com +1 860-414-4897 Vice-Chair Seth Newsome odaatjust4today@gmail.com +1 425-626-7996 Co-Secretary Roberta McClung robertamcclung68@gmail.com +44 7708194053 Co-Secretary Janette Butner jette569@yahoo.com +1 801-971-0912 Trustee Johan T. mert@ca.org DOCAC Jesse Garza docac@ca.org +1…
Aug 30, 2025 – WS Conference Minutes – Finance Committee Report – Day 3
CONFERENCE REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2025 FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND COMMENTS: It is the Finance Committee’s responsibility to oversee the prudent control, management, and use of monies donated by the individuals of the Fellowship of Cocaine Anonymous. We meet as committee the 3rd Sunday of each month on ZOOM at 11am PST. We…
Aug 30, 2025 – WS Conference Minutes – TEC Results – Day 3
Chris M. (TEC Chair) – Thank you very much. We had many candidates and did many interviews. We have chosen Yohan – Point of Order – shouldn’t all of the trustee’s sit up there with the TEC delegates as well? Russell S – Yes Atlantic South Regional Trustee Barry H Mainland European Regional Trustee Richard…
Aug 31, 2025 – WS Conference Minutes – Public Information Report – Day 4
Day 4 – August 31, 2025 – Morning Session Morning Session starts at 8:02am Russell S – Good morning, welcome to the last day of conference Dawn S – Lead with the Serenity Prayer Marshall R – Read Reaching Out Russell S – We have business to get through today; debate is necessary but please…
Aug 31, 2025 – WC Conference Minutes – Unity (Con’t) & IT (Con’t) – Day 4
Unity: Sarah – Motion 73: To add the following disclaimer to all suggested Unity workshop resource formats: These Workshop examples are meant to be suggestive only. They are not reflective of the opinions of C.A. as a whole. They are potential workshop ideas for fellowship utilisation. For further information or guidance on how to use…
Aug 31, 2025 – WS Conference Minutes – Elections – Day 4
Elections: World Service Conference Chairperson: Nominations: Duane M. – Accepts the nomination Clinton R – Respectfully declines the nomination Steven C – Respectfully declines the nomination World Service Conference Chairperson (2 year period): Duane M. – Congratulations. Duane M. – Shares his experience on being Vice-chair/Parliamentarian and the amount of work within the role. World…
Aug 31, 2025 – WS Conference Minutes – Summary of Motions – Day 4
2025 World Service Conference of Cocaine Anonymous Summary of Motions Motion 1: To approve the petition to change the area name from west country area t0 South West (UK) Area Seconded Motion passes with minor opposition Motion 2: To approve the petition for Belgium to be recognised as an area, Seconded Motion passes unanimously Motion…