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….
Category: WS Conferences
The WSC is the nerve center and voice of our Fellowship. The WSC is the one time each year when all our service branches come together. Unlike all other branches of C.A. service, the WSC is not an entity, it is an event. At the WSC, the Delegates, the World Service Board of Trustees, and the managers and Directors of the World Service Office meet to discuss ideas and direction for the Fellowship of C.A. as a whole. The WSC can last up to a week; however, the planning and implementation associated with the WSC is a year-round proposition.
The Conference Committee is to provide the planning, organization, logistics, and implementation of the Business Conference to include preparation of the agenda. The Conference Committee will determine the location of the Conference unless otherwise agreed upon by voting Conference members. All World Service Conference contracts must be ratified by the CAWSO Board and executed by two or more board members and/or Trustees. Each Delegate must be knowledgeable about the needs and feelings of their Area and Region. From general meetings at the WSC, the Conference divides into various committees where all suggestions, questions, and problems are discussed. These topics include all matters of importance to C.A. as a whole. Each Delegate serves on a designated Conference Committee of his or her own selection. It is suggested that each Committee contains at least one Trustee. Any member of Cocaine Anonymous may serve and vote on any World Service Conference Committee, however, each Participant is limited to voting in one committee. Non-delegates may serve as Committee officers. It is recommended when electing Committee Chairpersons that the length of their delegate tenure is considered in order to be fiscally responsible to the fellowship and respectful of Conference budgets. Non-Delegate chair expenses must be incorporated into the committee budget and approved by the committee. Then the approved budget is brought to the Conference floor by the Finance Committee as part of the complete World Service budget for approval. All committee budgets need to be submitted to the Finance Committee by 9 am of the last breakout committee work day. Conference committee guidelines, policies and procedures are submitted to the Conference for approval, included in the Delegates notebooks, and are available to other interested members of the fellowship. Conference Approved Literature – a full list of Conference approved literature appears in the Appendix to this Manual.
World Service Conference Minutes:
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…
Sep 2, 2015 – Daily Summary – Day 1 – Conference Chair’s Opening
World Service Conference of Cocaine Anonymous Day 1 Daily Summary September 2, 2015 Tony D. called the session to order at 7:01p. Tony D. – Good evening. Welcome to the 32nd World Service Conference of Cocaine Anonymous. I am Tony D., your chairperson. Let me know if you any questions about how the Conference will…
Sep 2, 2015 – Daily Summary – Day 1 – Archive Committee – Opening Report
Susan B. – Gives opening report with PowerPoint presentation showing on screen. OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2015 ARCHIVE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Good evening! This year we’ll be making C.A. history under the Conference theme of “Working Together, Never Alone”. Since the last Conference the Archive Committee has continued its work toward our…
Sep 2, 2015 – Daily Summary – Day 1 – WSOB – Opening Report
Richard L. – Presents the WSOB opening report World Service Office Board 2015 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….
Sep 2, 2015 – Daily Summary – Day 1 – S & B Committee – Opening Report
C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2015 STRUCTURE AND BYLAWS REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: This is my first year as chair. I was blessed to serve with the 2 previous Chairs of this committee and I realized that I have some pretty big shoes to fill. Fortunately I have a fantastic committee I get to work…
Sep 2, 2015 – Daily Summary – Day – Unity Committee – Opening Report
Maurice S. presented the Unity Opening Report. Opening Report for 2015 World Service Conference Unity Committee APPROVED Redacted Page 22 of 28 Welcome one and all to the World Service Conference. Some new and some old but each equally important. I am so honored to be a small part of a great big whole. What…
Sep 2, 2015 – Daily Summary – Day 1 – H&I Committee – Opening Report
Adrien H. presents the H&I opening report. OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2015 H&I COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Thank-you to the Committee for staying active throughout the year; also thanks to our Trustee Brian T. and Linda F. for joining our Conference calls and being sources of support to our Committee on a…
Sep 2, 2015 – Daily Summary – Day 1 – Convention Committee – Opening Report
Stu E. presents the Convention opening report. OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2015 CONVENTION COMMITTEE STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: The purpose of the World Service Convention is to promote enthusiasm and unity within the fellowship of Cocaine Anonymous and financially support World Services’ effort to carry the message to the addict that still suffers. INTRODUCTION AND…
Sep 3, 2015 – Daily Summary – Day 2 – WSBT – Opening Report
Tony D. – Good morning. Starts session at 8 AM. Open with the Serenity Prayer. Melissa will read “Who is a Cocaine Addict?” Melissa W. reads “Who is a Cocaine Addict?” Tony D. – Thank you. At this time we will start with roll call. Tony D. – 141 votes, 94 quorum. Next up is…
Sep 3, 2015 – Daily Summary – Day 2 – Trustee Election Committee – Opening Report
Jay P. gives report – OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2015 Trustee Election Committee Report INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The 2015 Trustee Election Committee has received candidates from all Regions. The Midwest Regional and the European Trustee positions are open positions. There is one Trustee rotating off the board and we currently have one open position….
Sep 3, 2015 – Daily Summary – Day 2 – Public Information Committee – Opening Report
Alan S. gives PI report OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2015 PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: As reported last year, the PI committee began anew with a brand new group of passionate, committed members, collectively striving to educate our respective communities with the powerful message of CA. We set out with subcommittees addressing the…
Sep 3, 2015 – Daily Summary – Day 2 – Literature, Chips & Format Committee – Opening Report
Tom P. gives LCF report – OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2015 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…
Sep 3, 2015 – Daily Summary – Day 2 – IT Committee – Opening Report
Michele D. gives IT report – OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2015 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 APPROVED Redacted Page 35 of 40 We have worked…
Sep 3, 2015 – Daily Summary – Day 2 – Conference Committee – Opening Report
Jay F. gives Conference report – OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2015 CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Welcome to the 2015C.A. World Service Conference. The theme this year is “Working together, never alone.” Your WSC Conference Committee has been working all year to get prepared, organized and ready to welcome you, our World…
Sep 3, 2015 – Daily Summary – Day 2 – Finance Committee – Opening Report
Heidi J. gives Finance report – OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2015 FINANCE CCOMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The Finance Committee had a conference call to review the budget this last year. We have been working closely with the WSOB, WSOB Treasurer, and our Trustee. We are still working on a referral addressing International…
Sep 5, 2015 – Daily Summary – Day 5 – Conference Committee – Closing Report
Tony D. – Good Morning everyone. Session started at 8:01 AM with the Serenity Prayer. Calle O. from Sweden will read Reaching Out. Calle O. – Reads Reaching Out in Swedish. Tony D. – Very Cool. Quick announcements. Right to the side of the stage, we have your clickers ready in the order you are…
Sep 5, 2015 – Daily Summary – Day 5 – Literature, Chips & Format Committee – Closing Report
Tom P. presents the LCF Closing CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2015 LITERATURE, CHIPS AND FORMAT REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments The majority of this committee’s efforts deal with literature that aids the membership in applying and understanding the 12 Steps and Traditions; that carries the message to the addict who still suffers;…
Sep 5, 2015 – Daily Summary – Day 5 – TEC – Closing Report
Tony D. – TEC is up CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2015 Trustee Election Committee Report INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The 2015 Trustee Election Committee has completed the process. All candidates have been informed of the results. COMMITTEE INTRODUCTIONS: Chair SWRT – Jay P. Vice Chair TAL – Rob W. WSBT Chair – MWRT Brain…
Sep 5, 2015 – Daily Summary – Day 5 – Information Technology Committee – Closing Report
Michele D. gives report – CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2015 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 to assisting the…
Sep 5, 2015 – Daily Summary – Day 5 – Archive Committee – Closing Report
Tony D. – Next up is archives Susan B. gives report CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2015 ARCHIVE COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments – Well, here we are on the last day of another legacy-making WS Conference. While some standing committees are able to complete much of their work for C.A. at…
Sep 5, 2015 – Daily Summary – Day 5 – Public Information Committee – Closing Report
Tony D. – Next up is PI John O. gives report – CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2015 PUBLIC INFORMATION (PI) REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS I would like to thank the returning PI committee members from last year, as well as the dedicated new members who joined us this year for the work we…
Sep 5, 2015 – Daily Summary – Day 5 – WSBT – Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2015 WORLD SERVICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS APPROVED Page 55 of 117 Your 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….
Sep 5, 2015 – Daily Summary – Day 5 – Finance Committee – Closing Report
Heidi J. gives report – CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2015 Finance Committee Report INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Chair Heidi J. APPROVED Page 60 of 117 Secretary Keith B. Trustee Jay P. WSOB/Treasurer Laurie R. Member Maya B. Member Lance D. Member Caryl S. Member Caroline B. The A.A. Service Manual, Twelve Concepts for World…
Sep 5, 2015 – Daily Summary – Day 5 – S & B Committee – Closing Report
Dana V. presents S&B closing report. CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2015 STRUCTURE AND BYLAWS REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS On behalf of the WSC 2015 Structure and Bylaws Committee, I would like to thank this body, our respective areas and regions for the honor and privilege to serve this Conference and C.A. as a…
Sep 5, 2015 – Daily Summary – Day 5 – Convention Committee – Closing Report
Stu E. – Presents the Convention Closing report. CLOSING REPORT C.A.WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2015 CONVENTION COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments APPROVED Page 85 of 117 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…
Sep 5, 2015 – Daily Summary – Day 5 – Unity Committee – Closing Report
Maurice S. presents the Unity report. APPROVED Page 97 of 117 CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2015 UNITY REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS My friends and family, I have been the town crier for unity for the last three years and now the torch has been passed. This new breed of unity lovers are…
Sep 5, 2015 – Daily Summary – Day 5 – WSOB – Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2015 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 look forward to meeting your needs in a swift and efficient manner throughout the year. The WSOB…
Sep 5, 2015 – Daily Summary – Day 5 – H & I Committee – Closing Report
Adrien H. presents the H&I report CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2015 CAWS H&I COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Say hello to your new H&I Committee!! This is a very energetic group of people and we have some exciting plans for the upcoming months. It has been a pleasure chairing the breakout sessions;…
Sep 5, 2015 – Daily Summary – Day 5 – Conference Chair’s Closing Business
Tony D. – Yes. Next up is election of Co- Conference Secretary. Tony reads the qualifications and duties. Brian T. – I Nominate Ruby. Tony D. – Ruby accepts. Seeing no other nominations, thank you, Ruby. Any new business? APPROVED Page 114 of 117 Nick A. – MOTION: Add new Point 14 in C.A. book…
2015 Conference – Summary of Motions
CAWS Conference 2015 Summary of Motions Disclaimer – This was the first year using electronic voting. A few electronic votes were done to test the system or were initiated in error. This is the reason there appears to be ‘missing’ votes. There are also a couple of places where the vote number was not documented…
Aug 31, 2016 – Day 1- Daily Summary – Conference Opening Business
World Service Conference of Cocaine Anonymous Daily Summary Wed. August 31, 2016 Opening Session Tony D. – Conference will come to order at 7 pm PDT. Good evening and welcome to the 33rd World Service Conference of Cocaine Anonymous. Please join me in the Serenity Prayer. Melissa W. from CO will read ‘Who is a…
Aug 31, 2016 – Day 1 – Daily Summary – WSBT Opening Report
Tony D. – Trustees up please Duane M. – Reads the opening comments of the report. OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2016 WORLD SERVICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Your WSBT has worked diligently throughout the year within what our World Service Manual clarifies as ‘the broadest scope of any branch…