Tim A. – Read opening comments from the report. A PowerPoint presentation was shown. World Service Office Board 2016 World Service Conference Opening Report Submitted by: Tim A., 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…
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 31, 2016 – Day 1 – Daily Summary – TEC Opening Report
Rob W. presents report OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2016 Trustee Election Committee Report INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The 2016 Trustee Election Committee has received candidates from six Regions. The PSRT, SWRT, PNRT, WST and the WSOT positions are open positions. There are Three Trustees rotating off the board and we currently have two…
Thur. Sep 1, 2016 Daily Summary Day 2 – Chair’s Opening
Tony D. – Conference will come to order at 8:00 a.m. Please join me in the Serenity Prayer. Steve C. will read “We Can Recover”. Tony D. – Let start Roll call. Tony D. – Can we keep the background noise down to a minimum. Tony D. – Number of votes 152 voting members. Quorum…
Thur. Sep 1, 2016 Daily Summary Day 2 – Public Information – Opening Report
PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Last year the PI committee began several projects at conference in hopes to complete them in our off-season: We set forth to update the handbook; produce additional video PSA’s; and seek participation in the new online survey. Not only have we completed those tasks, but we developed additional…
Thurs. Sep 1, 2016 – Daily Summary – Day 2 – Literature, Chips & Format – Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2016 LITERATURE, CHIPS & FORMAT REPORT 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…
Thur. Sep 1, 2016 – Daily Summary – Day 2 – H&I – Opening Report
Michael C. – Read opening report. Opening Report C.A. World Service Conference 2016 H&I Committee Report Introduction and Opening Comments: Since the end of last year’s conference the H&I Committee held monthly conference calls and continued to reach out to our worldwide fellowship in hopes of tracking H&I Panels and to help promote the implementation…
Thurs. Sep 1, 2016 – Structure & Bylaws – Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2016 Structure & Bylaws Report INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Welcome to the 2016 World Service Conference. The purpose of the Structure and By- Laws Committee is to formulate by-laws, guidelines, and structures by which Cocaine Anonymous can operate, day to day, at Conference and around the world. Our goal…
Thurs. Sep 1, 2016 – Daily Summary – Day 2 – Finance Committee – Opening Report
Tony D. – Order please. Earl H. – I have tickets for the drawing for the CAWS 2017 Convention to win full 2 registrations/etc. Come see me if you are interested. Heidi J. – Read report OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2016 FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The Finance Committee had three…
Thurs. Sep 1, 2016 – Daily Summary – Day 2 – IT Committee – Opening Report
Jim S. — Read report OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2016 IT COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: WSCITC have been trialing the Citrix based video conferencing solution (Go To Meeting) for our monthly committee meetings and have been impressed by the low bandwidth needed for excellent connections of voice calls and note that…
Thur. Sep 1, 2016 – Daily Summary – Day 2 – Unity – Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2016 UNITY REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Welcome trusted servants who have traveled from every corner of the globe. We are all here for the same cause, a fellowship we love!!! The theme for this year’s conference is Unity Strengthens Our Community. 09-01-2016 Daily Approved Page 19 of 28…
Thurs. Sep 1, 2016 – Daily Summary – Day 2 – Archive Committee – Opening Report
Cameron F. – Read Archives report OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2016 ARCHIVE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The Archive Committee has been busy during the Post-Conference period “protecting C.A.’s future by preserving C.A.’s legacy.” To date, we have accomplished the following objectives: Created a PowerPoint Presentation on the early history of Chicago C.A….
Thurs. Sep 1, 2016 – Daily Summary – Day 2 – Conference Committee – Opening Report
Jay F. – Read the report. OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2016 CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Welcome to the 2016 C.A. World Service Conference. The theme this year is: “Unity Strengthens Our Community.” Your WSC Conference Committee has been working all year to get prepared, organized and ready to welcome you, our…
Thurs. Sep 1, 2016 – Daily Summary – Day 2 – Convention Committee – Opening Report
Jerico M. – Read report OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2016 CONVENTION COMMITTEE STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: 09-01-2016 Daily Approved Page 25 of 28 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…
Sept 3, 2016 – Daily Summary Day 4 – Chair’s Opening
World Service Conference of Cocaine Anonymous Sat. Sep. 3, 2016 Daily Summary Day 4 – Corrected 27-Mar-2017 Session began at 8:00 AM PDT. Tony D. opened with the Serenity Prayer. Peter O. will read ‘We Can Recover.’ George M. will read the 12 Traditions. Tony D. – If you pre-ordered a T-shirt, please see Sarah T….
Sep 3, 2016 Daily Summary Day 4 – LCF – Closing Report
World Service Conference of Cocaine Anonymous Sat. Sep. 3, 2016 Daily Summary Day 4 – Corrected 27-Mar-2017 Ginger L. – Reads closing report. CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2016 LITERATURE, CHIPS AND FORMAT REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS The majority of this committee’s efforts deal with literature that aids the membership in applying and understanding the 12…
Sep 3, 2016 Daily Summary Day 4 – Conference Committee – Closing Report
Jay F. – read closing report. CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2016 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 2016 World Service Conference successful. Thank you to all delegates, committee chairs, Trustees and both new and outgoing members…
Sep 3, 2016 Daily Summary Day 4 – H&I Committee – Closing Report
Greg I. read closing report. CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2016 CAWS H&I COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Hello, I’m Greg I., your new World Service H&I Chair. We have a beautiful new facelift to the group where 8 returning members have co-mingled with 7 new faces. The groundwork on a global H&I communication link…
Sep 3, 2016 – Daily Summary – Day 4 – WSOB – Closing Report
Tony D. – Come to order please. Tim A. – Read report CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2016 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…
Sep 3, 2016 – Daily Summary – Day 4 – Structure and Bylaws Committee – Closing Report
Dana V. – Read report. CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2016 STRUCTURE AND BYLAWS REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments On behalf of the WSC 2016 Structure and Bylaws Committee, we are deeply honored to have the opportunity to serve and would like to thank you for a wonderful conference. As the S&B committee we…
Sep 3, 2016 – Daily Summary – Day 4 – Convention Committee – Closing Report
Jerico McM. read closing report. CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2016 CONVENTION REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS I would like to thank the World Service Conference Convention Committee for allowing me to serve as your Chair. It has been a humbling and exhilarating experience for me. I cannot say enough about how grateful I am for…
Sep 3, 2016 – Daily Summary – Day 4 – Archive Committee – Closing Report
Cameron F. – Reads report CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2016 ARCHIVE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments: Committee Introductions: Norma Jean S. – Vice Chair (Los Angeles, CA) Henry A. – Secretary (Los Angeles,CA) Randy M. – Archivist (Los Angeles, CA) Mat H. – Archivist (Surrey, UK) Susan B. – Archivist (St. George, UT)…
Sep 3, 2016 – Daily Summary – Day 4 – Unity Committee – Closing Report
Joni E. – Reads report. CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2016 UNITY REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments Welcome to the Unity Committee 2016. Our statement of purpose is to enhance our communication and global outreach among the diverse elements within our fellowship in the interest of carrying the C.A. message and to promote C.A….
Sep 3, 2016 – Daily Summary – Day 4 – Public Information Committee – Closing Report
John O. – reads report. CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2016 PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments This has been an exciting year for the Public Information Committee. We had our 1st PI summit in January with four Trustees holding a Concepts Workshop. We produced 3 video PSA’s as APPROVED REDACTED Day…
Sep 3, 2016 – Daily Summary – Day 4 – Internet Technology Committee – Closing Report
Jim S. – reads report CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2016 WSCITC REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments The committee has worked tirelessly over the course of our breakout sessions to address all referrals received. We are excited with the possibilities that are presented within this digital age and believe there is great scope to…
Sep 3, 2016 – Daily Summary – Day 4 – TEC – Closing Report
Rob W. – presented report CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2016 Trustee Election Committee Report INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The 2016 Trustee Election Committee has completed the process. All candidates have been informed of the results. COMMITTEE INTRODUCTIONS: Chair – TAL & PNRT Rob W. Vice Chair- MWRT Jeanette J. WSBT Chair – PSRT Duane M….
Sep 3, 2016 – Daily Summary – Day 4 – WSBT – Closing Report
Duane M. – presented report CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2016 WORLD SERVICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS 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. It…
Sep 3, 2016 – Daily Summary – Day 4 – Finance Committee – Closing Report
Heidi J. presented report CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2016 FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments We would like to thank the Fellowship for the very generous donations that enable us to the good financial health of Cocaine Anonymous. In our treasurer’s opening report she expressed her happiness that our finances are in…
Sep 3, 2016 – Daily Summary – Day 4 – Chair’s Closing Report
Tony D. – Election of Conference Officers is next. Secretary positions are not open this year. Trevor S. – Reads the Conference Chair duties/qualifications. Tony D. – Are there any nominations or volunteers? Devin R-F. – Nominate Trevor S. Trevor S. – I accept. Dwanna R. – Nominate Russell S. Russell S. – I decline….
Dec 9 – 11, 2016 – WSBT – Quarterly Meeting Minutes
CA WORLD SERVICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SUMMARY MINUTES OF MEETING QUARTERLY BOARD MEETING Fri, December 9 – Sun, December 11, 2016 Los Angeles, California Since this report is a confidential C.A. document, for members only, it may contain members’ full names. This usage to facilitate communication within the fellowship was approved by the 1990 WS…
Aug 8 – Sep 3, 2016 – WS Conference – Summary of Motions
CAWS Conference 2016 Summary of Motions Corrected 27-Mar-2017 Note – We were not able to use electronic voting for Day 1 nor Day 2. Day 1 08-31-2016 Summary of Motions Motion to have Texas Valley merge with the South Central Texas Area. Motion made and seconded. Motion carries unanimous. Motion to accept the former Antelope…
Explanation of Correction the 2016 CAWS Conference Minutes
27-Mar-2017 Dear Members of the World Service Conference, From time to time, in the review and publication of the minutes taken at our WSC, small errors can occur. While preparing the minutes of the 2016 Conference, this was unfortunately the case. Thanks to assistance from two sharp-eyed members, two small errors have been found and…
Wed. Aug. 30, 2017 Day 1 Daily Minutes – Opening
Trevor S. called session to order at 7:00 PM PST. Trevor S. – Welcome to the 2017 Conference. I would like to start off with Edwina from Ireland reading ‘Who Is A Cocaine Addict?’ Edwina S. – Read ‘Who Is A Cocaine Addict?’ Trevor S. – Thank you. Melissa from Colorado is going to read…
Thur. Aug. 31, 2017 Day 2 Daily Minutes – Chair’s Opening Remarks
Trevor S. – Called the session to order at 8:03 AM PST with the Serenity Prayer. Welcome back everyone. Hope everyone got some sleep. We are scheduled to be here until Noon. Asked Nicholas L. to read. Nicholas L. – Read “We Can Recover.” Trevor S. – Thank you. Jerico McM. has an announcement. Jerico…
Thur. Aug. 31, 2017 Day 2 Daily Minutes – WSBT – Opening Report
Yves W. – read the opening comments from the report OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 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 of our service structure.’ Our WSM…
Thur. Aug. 31, 2017 Day 2 Daily Minutes – WSOB – Opening Report
Trevor S. – Back in session at 9:52 a.m. Report given by Tim A. OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 WORLD SERVICE OFFICE REPORT Submitted by: Tim A.., Chairperson INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Thank you so much for the opportunity to serve as the Chair of the World Service Office Board. We have had…
Thur. Aug. 31, 2017 Day 2 Daily Minutes – Trustee Election Committee – Opening Report
World Service Conference of Cocaine Anonymous Thur. Aug. 31, 2017 Day 2 Daily Minutes Report given by Jeannette J. OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 Trustee Election Committee Report INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The 2017 Trustee Election Committee has received candidates from seven Regions. The Atlantic North Regional Trustee and two Trustees At Large…
Thur. Aug. 31, 2017 – Day 2 Daily Minutes – Archive Committee – Opening Report
World Service Conference of Cocaine Anonymous Thur. Aug. 31, 2017 Day 2 Daily Minutes Report given by Cameron F. OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 ARCHIVE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The Archive Committee has been busy during the Post-Conference period “protecting C.A.’s future by preserving C.A.’s legacy.” To date our archival efforts include:…
Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017 Day 2 Daily Minutes – 2017 Conference Committee – Opening Report
Report given by Jay F. OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Welcome to the 2017 C.A. World Service Conference. The theme this year is: “12 Steps One Solution.” Your WSC Conference Committee has been working all year to get prepared, organized and ready to welcome you, our…
Thur. Aug. 31, 2017 Day 2 Daily Minutes – 2017 Convention Committee – Opening Report
Report given by Jerico McM. OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 CONVENTION REPORT STATEMENT OF PURPOSE The purpose of the World Service Conference Convention Committee (WSCCC) is to promote enthusiasm and unity within the fellowship of Cocaine Anonymous and support World Services effort to carry the message to the addict that still suffers INTRODUCTION…
Thur. Aug. 31, 2017 Day 2 Daily Minutes – Finance Committee – Opening Report
Report given by Heidi J. OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The Finance Committee has worked throughout this year with three conference calls, and met in person at the WS Convention in Seattle. We will be continuing to work on the finances of the Fellowship, as well…
Thurs. Aug. 31, 2017 – Day 2 – Daily Minutes – Hospitals & Institutions – Opening Report
Report given by Greg I. OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 HOSPITALS & INSTITUTIONS REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: My congratulations to the entire World Service Conference H&I committee, not simply for our end accomplishments, but because during these 11 months, our committee members has participated, listened, verbally contributed and been involved, as much…
Thur. Aug. 31, 2017 Day 2 Daily Minutes – Information Technology Committee – Opening Report
Report read by Bob W OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The WSCITC Committee has been diligently at work all year. Our small and dedicated committee has worked hard throughout the year considering how we may stay safe and within our Traditions while offering our members…
Thur. Aug. 31, 2017 Day 2 Daily Minutes – Literature, Chips and formats – Opening Report
Report given by Chiel B OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 LITERATURE, CHIPS AND FORMATS COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The World Service Conference Literature, Chips, and Formats (“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…
Thur. Aug. 31, 2017 Day 2 Daily Minutes – Public Information – Opening Report
Report given by John O OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: STEWARDS OF PI SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT In an effort to make PI materials easily accessible for PI chairs in all Areas, we created www.PImembersArea.org. Here you can find your Radio PSA; request a video PSA; join our…
Thur. Aug. 31, 2017 – Day 2 – Daily Minutes – Unity – Opening Report
Report given by Joni E OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 UNITY REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Welcome trusted servants who have traveled from every corner of the globe. We are all here for the same cause, a fellowship we love!!! The theme for this year’s conference is 12 Steps One Solution. The Unity…
Thur. Aug. 31, 2017 Day 2 Daily Minutes – Structure and Bylaws – Opening Report
Report given by Rodney D OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 STRUCTURE AND BYLAWS REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: During the last year we have worked on several referrals. We have also been proof reading the World Service Manual to find any housekeeping issues that have cropped up. We have had monthly conference calls…
Sat. Sep. 2, 2017 Day 4 Daily Minutes – Conference Chair’s Opening
Trevor S. – Call the meeting to order at 8:05 a.m. Good morning everyone. Welcome to the C.A. World Service Conference. I would like to introduce the Conference Officers, Russell, Vanessa and Ruby. Trevor S. – Let’s start with the Serenity Prayer. Trevor S. – Everyone please turn your phones on complete silent mode. I…
Sat. Sep. 2, 2017 Day 4 Daily Minutes – Conference Committee – Closing Report
Jay F. read the report. CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 CONFERENCE COMMITTEE INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS The Conference Committee has thoroughly enjoyed working with you and for you this past week to make our 2017 World Service Conference successful. Thank you to all APPROVED – Redacted Conference 2017 Day 4 Daily Minutes Page…
Sat. Sep. 2, 2017 Day 4 Daily Minutes – Unity Committee – Closing Report
Joni E. read report. CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 UNITY REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Welcome to the Unity committee 2017. We hope you enjoyed your 12 hugs before breakfast. The purpose of the Unity committee is to enhance communication and outreach among diverse elements within the fellowship of Cocaine Anonymous in the…
Sat. Sep. 2, 2017 Day 4 Daily Minutes – Structure & Bylaws Committee – Closing Report
Trevor S. – Start at 9:21 A Rodney D. – Read opening comments. CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 STRUCTURE & BYLAWS REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments: On behalf of the WSC 2017 Structure and Bylaws Committee, we are deeply honored to have the opportunity to serve and would like to thank…