Session resumes 8.10 pm FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS This year, the Finance Committee started our committee meeting with the Serenity Prayer and the reading of a portion of the 11th Concept. We found ourselves guided with the words from this concept because they speak to our duties as the members of the…
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:
Sep 3, 2005 – Day 5 – Daily Summary – Public Information Committee Closing Report
PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Good Day from the Public Information Committee. The Committee worked on a number of referrals during the breakout sessions. And although no referrals resulted in motions to“ be made before” this body, the Sub-Committees have completed substantial Housekeeping items and gave each referral the time and consideration it…
Sep 3, 2005 – Day 5 – Daily Summary – Unity Committee Closing Report
UNITY COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Our committee was met with several challenges at this conference, and I am so grateful to be a member of a team that boldly came together in unity and thus grew spiritually. We would like to thank each member of this body who attended and/or participated in our…
Sep 3, 2005 – Day 5 – Daily Summary – WSBT Closing Report
WORLD SERVICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Terri Knight , Insert statement , see handout. Opening Comments First, we wish to thank the Conference and entire fellowship for the chance to serve you all this year. Two members of our current Board are rotating out; Teri K. Atlantic South Trustee and our…
Sep 3, 2005 – Day 5 – Daily Summary – WSOB Closing Report
WORLD SERVICE OFFICE BOARD REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS World Service Office Board Introductions: Chair Bob Campbell Vice-Chair Judy Weissman Treasurer Brian Wolf Secretary Vacant Director I Jon Fish Director II Kathy Jo Rangno WS Trustee John Bodkin WSO Trustee Earl Henderson Dir. Of Operations Patty Flanagan Howard Ely – Position to be determined Total…
Sep 4, 2005 – Day 6 – Daily Summary – Conference Closing Business
Conference Session opens at 8:10 a.m. Announcements Serenity Prayer 135 votes Quorum is 90 Conference elections: Conference Co Secretary – Duties and qualifications Nominations for Co- Secretary Beth Reinhardt John Whittaker John Bodkin Sandy Pascal Susan Calkins Beth Reinhardt – I accept the nomination . Gives service resume. John Whittaker- Accept – Service Resume John…
Aug 29, 2006 – Day 1 – Area Petitions
World Service Conference Cocaine Anonymous Summary of Motions August 29, 2006 Day 1 Conference Opens Serenity Prayer How it Works – Read by Scott Keaveny We Can Recover – Read by Karen Rupp The Twelve Traditions – Read by Gerald Collard The Twelve concepts – Read by Ed Majors Introductions Conference Officers *Steve Edwards Conference…
Aug 29, 2006 – Day 1 – Summary of Motions – TEC Opening Report
Trustee Reports Jay Finesilver: Motion to suspend the rules to hear motion out of order. Second. Motion carries. Motion to revise the Trustee Election Committee Guidelines for the Election Process as follows: TRUSTEE ELECTION COMMITTEE GUIDELINES FOR THE ELECTION PROCESS Motion Second. Page 1 Unapproved World Service Conference Cocaine Anonymous Summary of Motions August 29,…
Aug 29, 2006 – Day 1 – Summary of Motions – WSBT Opening Report
Trustee Reports OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2006 World Service Board of Trustees Report INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Page 8 Unapproved We would like to thank you all for giving us this opportunity to serve the fellowship of Cocaine Anonymous. I would also like to thank the rest of the Board for all their…
Aug 30, 2006 – Day 2 – Summary of Motions – TEC Slate of Nominees / Approval
World Service Conference Of Cocaine Anonymous August 30, 2006- Day 2 Summary of Motions Session Opens – 8.05 am Serenity Prayer Roll Call – 129 Quorum- 86 Conference Committee Reports Trustee Election Committee – Trustee Slates of Nominees/Approval Motions to approve the following Regional Slates: See page 41 of the WSM for more information: CONFERENCE…
Aug 30, 2006 – Day 2, Summary of Motions – Public Information – Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2006 Public Information REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: This committee is very much looking forward to being able to work together face-to-face during this conference as several of our members do not have internet access. Our committee has several referrals that are still pending within our sub-committees. We did…
Aug 30, 2006 – Day 2, Summary of Motions – Archive Committee – Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2006 ARCHIVE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: This was an exciting year for CA in regard to archives. As most of you know the Archive Committee was admitted to World Service Conference as a standing committee. We spent the year drawing suggestions from the World Service Office and others…
Aug 30, 2006 – Day 2, Summary of Motions – Finance Committee – Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2006 FINANCE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The Finance committee met during the World Service Convention in Houston. We also had limited email and phone conversation through out the year. We have looked into to ways to increase participation in the CAWS Contribution Program – to alleviate the fears…
Aug 30, 2006 – Day 2, Summary of Motions – Structure & Bylaws Committee – Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2006 STRUCTURE AND BYLAWS REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Welcome to the 2006 World Service Conference. The purpose of the Structure and Bylaws Committee is to formulate bylaws, guidelines and structures by which this organization can operate, day-to-day, at Conferences and elsewhere. Our goal as a committee is to…
Aug 30, 2006 – Day 2, Summary of Motions – Conference Committee – Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2006 Page 7 of 19 Unapproved CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Welcome to the 2006 Conference, “Open Arms, Open Hearts, Open Minds.” This year’s theme truly represents the essence of this fellowship, and the members attending the Conference this year. Looking around the room today, it is…
Aug 30, 2006 – Day 2, Summary of Motions – LCF Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2006 LCF REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: During the last year the LCF has been in sessions throughout the year via online email group meetings and a series of telephone conference calls. The Storybook Subcommittee has functioned in a similar way. Each region of CA has been represented and…
Aug 30, 2006 – Day 2, Summary of Motions – H & I Opening Report
OPENING REPORT Page 11 of 19 Unapproved C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2006 HOSPITALS & INSTITUTIONS REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Hello my name is Eric Rosene H&I WSC Chairperson outgoing. This year the H&I committee had many referrals via the World Service Office from inmates from all over the country. In most cases some type…
Aug 30, 2006 – Day 2, Summary of Motions – Information Technology Committee – Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2006 IT / INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY REPORT During this last year, your IT committee kept in communication through email and our online group. We reviewed new websites to be linked to CA.Org as requested and continually evaluated our currently existing websites. COMMITTEE: Trustee – Tony Drake Secretary – Sandy Paschall…
Aug 30, 2006 – Day 2, Summary of Motions – Unity Committee – Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2006 UNITY REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The Unity Committee would like to welcome all new and returning conference members to the 2006 CAWS Conference: “Open Arms, Open Hearts, Open Minds”. We would like to invite each of you to our annual Unity Luncheon at the park on Friday….
Aug 30, 2006 – Day 1, Summary of Motions – Convention Committee Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2006 CONVENTION COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The WSC Convention Committee met once during the 2006 CAWS convention in Houston, TX and corresponded throughout the year in the WSCCC yahoo group. Since the 2005 Conference we have: Updated the CAWS Convention Committee Guidelines reflecting the changes of the…
Sep 1, 2006 – Day 4 – Summary of Motions – Information Technology Committee – Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2006 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) REPORT Page 21 of 67 – CAWSC 2006 – Unapproved Summary of Motions INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments This year, working under our new name, IT, information technology, we addressed the broad scope of referrals coming from the fellowship. Much thought and discussion was…
Sep 1, 2006 – Day 4 – Summary of Motions – Convention Committee Closing Report
World Service Conference of Cocaine Anonymous Summary of Motions September 1, 2006, Day 4 Conference session begins Serenity Prayer Introductions Roll Call 135 Quorum – 90 Committee Reports CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2006 CONVENTION COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Opening Comments The WSCCC worked throughout the year to support the upcoming CAWS…
Sep 1, 2006 – Day 4, Summary of Motions – TEC Committee Closing Report
Trustee Election Committee Report. Page 30 of 67 – Unapproved Summary of Motion Jay Finesilver – This year’s TEC Chair. Thank you to the delegate members of the TEC for service, time, commitment to the process. We were able to follow the process and fill all 5 Trustee places. They are, in no particular order:…
Sep 1, 2006 – Day 4, Summary of Motions – Conference Committee Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2006 CONFERENCE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Opening Comments: It is apparent that again we have accomplished what this Committee set out to do. Our Committee worked year round to bring this Conference to you, meeting each month by conference call, and with a face to face in Houston….
Sep 1, 2006 – Day 4 – Summary of Motions – Finance Committee Closing Report
Chair – take your seats and come to order. We are now going to hear from Finance committee, not main report, but budgets that need to be approved by the floor. Brian Tennenbaum – Any committee budget that increases by 10% each year, the conference mandates that it be presented to floor. Jackie Schickler –…
Sep 1, 2006 – Day 4 – Summary of Motions – Archive Committee Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2006 ARCHIVE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Wow what a great first conference for this committee, we were small but we were mighty. As the addicts we are, we jumped right in and started at the World Service Office Page 38 of 67 – Unapproved Summary of Motion with…
Sep 1, 2006 – Day 4 – Summary of Motions – H&I Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2006 HOSPITALS & INSTITUTION REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Eric Rosene H & I outgoing Chair. I want to thank the entire H & I committee for allowing me to be of service for the last 5 years. I will miss the excitement of attending the conference. And needless…
Sep 1, 2006 – Day 4 – Summary of Motions – WSBT Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2006 WORLD SERVICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Our thanks to everyone here at the Conference and to the entire fellowship for allowing us to be of service, and for your ongoing support. It is truly a pleasure to serve in this capacity. In keeping with…
Sep 2, 2006 – Day 5 – Summary of Motions – WSOB Closing Report
Conference session begins. Serenity Prayer Roll Call- 132 Quorum -88 Committee Reports CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2006 WORLD SERVICE OFFICE BOARD REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS It is once again our privilege to report to you on the status of our World Service Office operations and special projects of the World Service Office…
Sep 2, 2006 – Day 5 – Summary of Motions – S&B Committee Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2006 STRUCTURE & BYLAWS REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS This Committee worked tirelessly to ensure that the Conference received the most comprehensive 2007 WSM. Our goal was to deliver motions to the floor that did not result in long, drawn-out discussion on the Conference floor. The Committee carried over…
Sep 2, 2006 – Day 5 – Summary of Motions – Unity Committee Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2006 UNITY REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS I came to my first conference six years ago and I have been hooked ever since. Many of you here understand that. I am honored to stand among you as a member of this conference and as a member of the Unity…
Sep 2, 2006 – Day 5, Summary of Motions – LCF Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2006 Literature, Chips and Format (LCF) Committee REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Our members include: Jack Barron CAUK Chair Yves White QC Canada Vice-Chair Jeannette Johnston Greater Missouri Secretary Cynthia Cronkhite PNRT LCF Trustee Susan Doch FL Storybook Sub-committee Chair Greg Baron San Diego John Bodkin WSOB David Crosland…
Sep 2, 2006 – Day 5, Summary of Motions – Finance Committee Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2006 FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS This year, the Finance Committee started our committee meeting with the Serenity Prayer and the reading of a portion of the 11th Concept. We found ourselves guided with the words from this concept because they speak to our duties as the…
Sep 3, 2006 – Day 6, Summary of Motions – Opening Business
Chair opens Conference. Scott Botz has blank evaluation forms. We do go through these and we keep track of all the comments. They will be set up on the podium. Kevin Murphy – there are referral forms up front in the basket. We will be taking and distributing to committees. Please take your goldenrod copy…
Sep 3, 2006 – Day 6, Summary of Motions – Public Information Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2006 Public Information REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS PI has a very passionate and dynamic committee this year. Several new members joined this committee, many from locations outside the United States. We did a lot of work this year. New materials and new ideas were brought fourth to help…
Sep 3, 2006 – Day 6, Summary of Motions – Conference Closing Business
Chair – please get all the members in and take our seats, come to order. Scott Botz – blank evaluation forms available. We need them. We use then. We need the “Ask Me” buttons back for future use. Please put on table in the middle in the back. Chair – 10:56 am. Next item of…
Oct 26, 2006 – WSOB Minutes (Approved)
Approved WSOB Minutes for October 26th, 2006 Meeting opened at 7:05 with John B. leading us in the WE version of the Serenity Prayer. Present: John Bodkin- WSOB Chair Earl Henderson – WSO Trustee Hayward Hunt – WS Trustee Tom Phelan – WSOB Treasurer Teresa Neighbors -Director at Large Kathy Rangno – Vice-Chair Willie Bailey…
Aug 28, 2007 – Day 1 – Summary of Motions – Conference Opening Business
Conference Opens Steve Edwards, Conference Chair, welcomes everyone to the 2007 World Service Conference. Moment of Silence followed by the “We” version of the Serenity Prayer. We Can Recover – Read by Yves White The Twelve Traditions – Read by Monica Suyker The Twelve Concepts – Read by Peter Olsen Welcome to the 24h Annual…
Aug 28, 2007 – Day 1 – Summary of Motions – WSBT Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 WORLD SERVICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: We would like to thank you all for giving us this opportunity to serve the fellowship of Cocaine Anonymous. I would also like to thank the rest of the Board for all their hard work. It has been…
Aug 29, 2007 – Day 2 – Summary of Motions – WSOB Opening Report
Conference Opens Steve Edwards, Conference Chair, welcomes everyone to the 2007 World Service Conference. Moment of Silence followed by the “We” version of the Serenity Prayer. How it Works – Read by Bob Nordquist Roll Cal! Steve Edwards – come to the microphone in your seated order. Please put your name on the chart whether…
Aug 29, 2007 – Day 2 – Summary of Motions – TEC Opening Report
Trustee Election Committee – Trustee Slates of Nominees/Approval. Motions to approve the following Regional Slates: See page 41 of the WSM for more information: CONFERENCE APPROVED SLATE The candidates nominated from each Region shall be submitted to WSC for ratification by two-thirds vote of the WSC. All candidates who complete the WSC ratification process successfully…
Aug 29, 2007 – Day 2 – Summary of Motions – Conference Committee Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Welcome, Bienvenue, Weikom, WiSIkommen, Valkomnande, Recepcion !!! Welcome to the 2007 Worid Service Conference. The theme this year is “Each One, Reach One, Teach One”. Looking around the room today one can see that our membership is diverse in many ways,…
Aug 29, 2007 – Day 2 – Summary of Motions – Convention Committee Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 CONVENTION COMMITTEE REPORT (8-29-07) Approved Page 14 INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The WSC Convention Committee met once during the 2007 CAWS convention in Kansas City, MO and corresponded throughout the year via email. We facilitated the CAWS Convention Information Exchange meeting held during CAWS 2007 where many ideals…
Aug 29, 2007 – Day 2 – Summary of Motions – LCF Committee Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 LITERATURE CHIPS & FORMAT COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The LCF and its subcommittees, including the Storybook Subcommittee, were in session throughout the year via online email loops and telephone conference calls. Each region of CA was represented. Members of the LCF included delegates from the United Kingdom,…
Aug 29, 2007 – Day 2 – Summary of Motions – H&I Committee Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 H & l Subcommittee REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Approved Page 23 Tim Andre H&! Chair: H & I rocks and we have had a good year so far. We started a yahoo group and we conducted monthly conference calls. We have been in contact with numerous inmates…
Aug 29, 2007 – Day 2 – Summary of Motions – S&B Committee Opening Report
C.A. World Service Conference 2007 Structure and By-Laws Committee INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Welcome to the 2007 World Service Conference. The purpose of the Structure and By-Laws Committee is to formulate by-laws, guidelines, and structures by which this organization can operate, day-to-day, at Conferences and elsewhere. Our goal as a committee is to leave feeling…
Aug 29, 2007 – Day 2 – Summary of Motions – Public Information Committee Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Approved Page 26 Cocaine Anonymous is a public information organization. It is the job of the P! Committee to provide you with many of the resources necessary to carry the message out to your communities. New PI posters in English, Spanish,…
Aug 29, 2007 – Day 2 – Summary of Motions – Finance Committee Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The Finance Committee met during the World Service Convention in Kansas City, Missouri. We’d like to extend our thanks to everyone participating in the 2007 CAWS Convention for their fine contribution to CA’s financial well being as well as for strengthening…
Aug 29, 2007 – Day 2 – Summary of Motions – Unity Committee Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A, WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 Unity Committee REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Approved Page 30 The committee has worked throughout the year on the luncheon, revision of guidelines, adding duties and responsibilities of the committee officers, post conference referral #5022, which we have been asked to host meetings at the conference, working with…
Aug 29, 2007 – Day 2 – Summary of Motions – IT Committee Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 IT COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Your IT Committee has continued for this last year to review websites for linking to www.CA.org and continually review the existing linked websites. This committee keeps in communication through email and our online group. We are grateful for the opportunity to…