Tim A. presented report. CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 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…
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:
Sat. Sep. 2, 2017 Day 4 Daily Minutes – Information Technology Committee – Closing Report
Johan T. – Read opening comments. CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 WSCITC REPORT Opening Comments: The purpose of the committee is to serve as a resource for the C.A. service structure in areas of emerging technologies. In addition, we facilitate and assist Areas and Districts in approving their local websites, so that they…
Sat. Sep. 2, 2017 Day 4 Daily Minutes – Finance Committee – Closing Report
C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments: The Finance committee is charged with oversight of the financial well being of the fellowship. The good news is, welcome to the 2017 WSC. The bad news is………we don’t have the money to pay for it, so we are going to…
Sat. Sep. 2, 2017 Day 4 Daily Minutes – LCF – Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 LITERATURE, CHIPS AND FORMATS 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 Steps and Traditions; that carries the message to the addict who still suffers; that supplies valuable information to the professionals…
Sat. Sep. 2, 2017 Day 4 Daily Minutes – Convention Committee – Closing Report
Trevor S. – It is 2:50P and we will be taking a 10 minute break. Trevor S. – Please come to order at 3P Jerico McM. – Read opening comments CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 CONVENTION COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS I would like to thank the World Service Conference Convention Committee…
Sat. Sep. 2, 2017 Day 4 Daily Minutes – Archive Committee – Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 ARCHIVE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments: The Archive Committee is committed to protecting C.A.’s future by preserving C.A.’s legacy. During this conference, the Archive Committee continued to catalog many items from our archive repository, as well as recording many of the Area histories we’ve received over…
Sat. Sep. 2, 2017 Day 4 Daily Minutes – H&I Committee – Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 CAWS H&I COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Hello, Chris M., the new C.A. World Service Conference H&I Chair. According to the WSC Committee’s statement of purpose, our H&I committee is “to provide assistance and guidance to individual Fellowships as well as service Areas that initiate hospital and…
Sat. Sep. 2, 2017 Day 4 Daily Minutes – Trustee Election Committee – Closing Report
Jeannette J. presented report. C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 Trustee Election Committee Report INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The 2017 Trustee Election Committee has completed the process. All candidates have been informed of the results. COMMITTEE INTRODUCTIONS: Chair – MWRT/WSBT Secretary, Jeannette J. Vice Chair – PSRT Tom P. WSBT Chair ANRT – Yves W. WBST…
Sat. Sep. 2, 2017 Day 4 Daily Minutes – WSBT – Closing Report
Yves W. – Read opening comments CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 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…
Sat. Sep. 2, 2017 Day 4 Daily Minutes – Public Information Committee – Closing Report
Trevor S. – Called the meeting to order at 7:36P. John O. – Gave the PI report. CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS NADCP Sub- Committee The committee continues with follow-up from the 2017 conference. We are excited to see that participants are being proactive in contacting…
Sat. Sep. 2, 2017 Day 4 Daily Minutes – Conference Chair’s – Closing Comments
Trevor S. – The sobriety countdown results are 1,907 years. We are taking a 10 minute break. Trevor S. – Please take your seats. We have finished the committee reports. We are at new business on our agenda. As far as I know, we have no new business. Trevor S. – We will have elections…
2017 CAWS Conference – Summary of Motions
Day 1 – Wed. 30-Aug-2017 – Electronic Voting (Clickers) Utilized Motion – In accordance with Standing Rule 6, please allow Ernest M. to vote at this Conference. Seconded. Call the Question. Seconded. Vote 1 – 155 for, 10 against, motion passed to close debate. Vote 2 – 115 for, 50 against, original motion passed. Motion…
Aug 5, 2018 – WBST Conference Call Minutes
MINUTES WSBT Conference Call AUGUST 5, 2018 9:00 AM PDT Moment of silence followed by the “We” version of the Serenity Prayer Roll Call: Kerry Wesley – SWRT Kevin Murphy – WSOT Jason Laurence – TAL George Mooney – ANRT Tom Phelan – PSRT Yvette Holman – WST Vanessa Matthews-Jackson – TAL/Assistant Secretary Wade Staples –…
Aug 29, 2018 – Day 1 Daily Minutes – Opening
Trevor S – Called the session to order at 7:02 pm. Opened with the ‘we’ version of the Serenity Prayer. Welcome to the 35th Annual World Service Conference. The theme is ‘Service Work is Gratitude in Action.” Robby S — Read ‘Who is a Cocaine Addict?’ Stu E – Read the Twelve Traditions. Misty C…
Aug 29, 2018 – Day 1 Daily Minutes – WSBT Opening Report
Trevor S: Call to order 8:47 pm Everyone please find your seats, please exit or sit. We are going to give our attention to the Trustees, I am not going to apologize for their lengthy report. They have worked hard, and are proud of all that they do. They have my respect, and hopefully yours…
Aug 29, 2018 – Day 1 Daily Minutes – TEC Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2018 Trustee Election Committee Report Tom P: Question, should I read all the introductions? Trevor S: Perhaps just the the non-trustees. INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The 2018 Trustee Election Committee has received candidates from seven Regions and the World Service Office. The Atlantic South Region, the European Region and the World…
Aug 29, 2018 – Day 1 Daily Minutes – WSOB Opening Report
Trevor S: Next we have WSOB report. Randy M presents report: OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2018 WORLD SERVICE OFFICE BOARD REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Good evening, my name is Randy M and I’m a cocaine addict. I wish to express my gratitude to the World Service Office Board and World Service Board of…
Aug 30, 2018 – Day 2 Daily Minutes – Archive Committee Opening Report
Session started at 8:15am Trevor S: Morning, please take your seats. Welcome to the Thursday morning session of CAWS. Please open with we version of Serenity Prayer. I have asked Bart to read a special version of ‘We Can Recover.’ Bart Van Der P – Reads Dutch version of ‘We Can Recover.’ Trevor S: Thank…
Aug 30, 2018 – Day 2 Daily Minutes – Conference Committee Opening Report
Jay F presents report: OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2018 CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Welcome to the 2018 C.A. World Service Conference. The theme this year is: “Service Work is Gratitude in Action.” Your WSC Conference Committee has been working all year to get prepared, organized and ready to welcome you, our…
Aug 30, 2018 – Day 2 Daily Minutes – Convention Committee Opening Report
Nathan H presents report: OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2018 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 AND OPENING…
Aug 30, 2018 – Day 2 Daily Minutes – Finance Committee Opening Report
Maya B read opening remarks OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2018 FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Wow! I can’t believe how fast this last year has flown by! We’ve had a fantastic committee this year. Even better, we had enough people to create sub-committees (which we have lacked in prior years), and boy did…
Aug 30, 2018 – Day 2 Daily Minutes – IT Opening Report
Johan T – Read opening report OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2018 IT COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The WSCITC Committee has been gathered online one a month since conference. A small, dedicated committee has been working throughout the year. We have researched and investigated what things can be included in the work for this…
Aug 30, 2018 – Day 2 Daily Minutes – H&I Opening Report
Chris M – Read report OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2018 HOSPITAL & INSTUTIONS COMMITTEE REPORT Approved Conference 2018 Day 2 Daily Minutes REDACTED Page 17 of 36 INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The H&I Committee has been busy this past year continuing to try and better service the H&I people around the world. We have developed…
Aug 30, 2018 – Day 2 Daily Minutes – LCF Opening Report
Rose G read report OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2018 LITERATURE, CHIPS & FORMATS 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 through the…
Aug 30, 2018 – Day 2 Daily Minutes – Public Information – Opening Report
John O – Read opening report OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2018 PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Once again, the PI committee has been very busy post conference. We have established internal structure/guidelines for the committee. We are excited to introduce a few new ideas, including the Group PI Liaison position and…
Aug 30, 2018 – Day 2 Daily Minutes – S&B Opening Report
Rodney D – read report OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2018 STRUCTURE AND BYLAWS COMMITTEE INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: This year the S & B committee was able to get the World Service Manual updated a couple of months earlier thanks to the Conference Committee getting the “Summary of Motions” out within a month of…
Aug 30, 2018 – Day 2 Daily Minutes – Unity Opening Report
Ryan A – Read opening report as David Maitland could not attend has a new baby. OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2018 UNITY COMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Approved Conference 2018 Day 2 Daily Minutes REDACTED Page 34 of 36 Welcome trusted servants who have traveled from every corner of the globe. We are…
Sep 1, 2018 – Day 4 Daily Minutes – Archive Committee – Closing Report
Trevor S – Good morning, welcome to the Saturday session, I am your chair Serenity prayer – “We Version” Katie B reads — “How it Works” Trevor S – ROLL CALL – Please do not come up here. Speak clearly, full name, conference designation & number of votes. — Roll Call — Trevor S —…
Sep 1, 2018 – Day 4 Daily Minutes – H&I Closing Report
Trevor S – While H&I is getting ready, we have a lost Zippo here to be identified. Natalie L presents report — CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2018 HOSPITALS AND INSTITUTIONS COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments The H&I Committee continues to educated and amaze me. The commitment, dedication and love for H&I…
Sep 1, 2018 – Day 4 Daily Minutes – Unity Closing Report
Ryan A – presents report- CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2018 UNITY REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Welcome to the Unity committee 2018. We hope you enjoyed your hugs before our Unity breakfast! Thank you to Anne M for being our speaker after the Unity breakfast. The purpose of the Unity committee is to enhance…
Sep 1, 2018 – Day 4 Daily Minutes – TEC Closing Report
Tom P & Vanessa MJ present report – Approved – Redacted Conference 2018 Day 4 Daily Minutes Page 16 of 128 C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2018 Trustee Election Committee Report INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The 2018 Trustee Election Committee has completed the process. All candidates have been informed of the results. COMMITTEE INTRODUCTIONS: TEC Chair PSRT…
Sep 1, 2018 – Day 4 Daily Minutes – Public Information Closing Report
Trevor S – Please take your seats. PI committee is next, following that we will have the IT committee. Stuart J – presents report – CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2018 PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Firstly, let me introduce myself I am Stuart J, the PI Chairperson. I would like to introduce…
Sep 1, 2018 – Day 4 Daily Minutes – IT Closing Report
Johan T – presents report CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2018 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments This has been a humbling and exhilarating experience for us. We cannot say enough about how grateful we are for this opportunity to do necessary work for the fellowship as a whole. We especially would…
Sep 1, 2018 – Day 4 Daily Minutes – LCF Closing Report
Rose G – presents report CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2018 LITERATURE, CHIPS, & FORMATS COMMITTEE 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 Steps, Traditions and Concepts, carrying the message to the addict who still suffers. It also…
Sep 1, 2018 – Day 4 Daily Minutes – Conference Committee Closing Report
Trevor S – Everybody take your seats. Earlier, I know I might have said some stuff about order… however, I am juggling committees around. Up next is Conference Committees and maybe one other before our 5:30pm break. Jay F – We have really enjoyed seeing these events this week come together, and the surprises that…
Sep 1, 2018 – Day 4 Daily Minutes – Convention Committee Closing Report
Nathan H presented report CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2018 CONVENTION COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS I would like to thank the World Service Conference Convention Committee for allowing me to serve as your Chair this year. It has been a honor and an exciting experience. I cannot say enough about how grateful I…
Sep 1, 2018 – Day 4 Daily Minutes – Finance Committee Closing Report
Maya B – presented report CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2018 FINANCE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments The Finance Committee has been very busy, as usual, trying to find money for all your Committee requests. We hope you are pleased with our efforts. We have also made great progress with our consolidated Financial…
Sep 1, 2018 – Day 4 Daily Minutes – WSOB Closing Report
Jay F – We are going to post the link for the evaluation form in the box. Please complete this while waiting for S&B later. We would appreciate it. People would like some more of our shirts. We are willing to get some more printed. The winner of the centerpieces are listed in the office…
Sep 1, 2018 – Day 4 Daily Minutes – WSBT Closing Report
Anne M – presented report CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2018 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…
Sep 1, 2018 – Day 4 Daily Minutes – S&B Closing Report (Part 1)
Rodney D – Presented report CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2018 Structure and Bylaws Committee INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments It was a great honor to be the chair of the S & B committee this conference. The excitement on S & B is through the roof. We have a great group of talented…
Sep 2, 2018 – Day 5 Daily Minutes – S&B Closing Report (Part 2)
Trevor S – Let’s get ready to start. Please come to order at 8:05 AM. Welcome to the first Sunday session we have had for a while. Let’s open with the ‘we’ version of the Serenity Prayer. Do you have any announcements, Jay? Jay F – Welcome to the first Sunday morning we have had…
Sep 2, 2018 – Day 5 Daily Minutes – Final Conference Business
Trevor S – Okay, I have a few notices of new business and we are at the point of the agenda where we will do some conference officers elections. Ruby C is about to be done with her term. I will read the conference co-secretary guideline requirements. Trevor S reads co-secretary job description—(which has a…
Sep 28, 2018 – WS Conference Summary of Motions
2018 CAWS Conference – Summary of Motions – Approved Day One – Wednesday 29 August 2018 – Electronic Voting Utilized for some votes Motion – Motion to have Ruby C remain the conference secretary for the next five days, until the conference gavel. By unanimous consent Seconded. Motion Passes. Motion – Motion to expand the…
Aug 28, 2019 – Day 1 – Daily Minutes – Conference Opening
World Service Conference of Cocaine Anonymous Wed. Aug. 28, 2019 Day 1 Daily Minutes Trevor S. calls session to order at 6:59pm Gavel falls. Trevor S. – Thank you, will you all please help me open this conference with a moment of silence and the serenity prayer. Trevor S. introduces himself as chair, Welcome to…
Aug 28, 2019 – Day 1 – Daily Minutes – TEC
Trevor S. – Call to order Calls TEC to present their Opening Report OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2019 Trustee Election Committee Report INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The 2019 Trustee Election Committee has received candidates from seven Regions. The Midwest Region is an active slate. This year, we will interview a candidate from the…
Aug 28, 2019 – Day 1 – Daily Minutes – WSBT Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2019 WORLD SERVICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Your WSBT has worked diligently throughout the year within what our World Service Manual defines as ‘the broadest scope of any branch of our service structure.’ Our WSM goes on to state that it is the responsibility of…
Aug 29, 2019 – Day 2 – Daily Minutes – WSOB Opening Report
World Service Conference of Cocaine Anonymous Thurs. Aug. 29, 2019 Day 2 Daily Minutes Session called to order at 8am. Trevor S. – It is 8 am, happy Thursday, it is August 29th. We will open with the ‘We’ version of the “Serenity Prayer”. Welcome back everyone, before we begin, a very special thank you…
Aug 29, 2019 – Day 2 – Daily Minutes – Archive Committee Opening Report
Now presenting the Archive Committee. OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2019 ARCHIVE COMMITTEEREPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Throughout the Post-Conference period, the Archive Committee has been busy collecting, preserving, cataloguing and “protecting C.A.’s Page 14 of 86 future by preserving C.A.’s legacy.” To date our archival efforts include: COMMITTEE INTRODUCTIONS: Vice Chair | Norma…
Aug. 29, 2019 Day 2 Daily Minutes – Conference Committee Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2019 CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Welcome to the 2019 C.A. World Service Conference. The theme this year is: “Many Voices – One Sound” Your WSC Conference Committee has been working all year to get prepared, organized and ready to welcome you, our World Service Page 18…
Aug 29, 2019 – Day 2 – Daily Minutes – Convention Committee Opening Report
Trevor S. – come to order please. I’d like to ask the convention committee to come up please. OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2019 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…