OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 ARCHIVE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Archives year 2. As most of you know the Archive Committee was admitted to World Service Conference as a standing committee a year or so ago. We spent this last year being completely confused. Our learning curve however helped us Approved Page…
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, 2007 – Day 4 – Summary of Motions – Convention Committee Closing Report
Conference Opens Steve Edwards, Conference Chair, reconvened the World Service Conference at 2:47 pm on Friday, August 31, 2007. Moment of Silence followed by the “We” version of the Serenity Prayer. Thank you. Before we begin Roll Call, we have a couple of announcement. Scott? Scott Botz – please check the seating chart for accuracy….
Aug 31, 2007 – Day 4 – Summary of Motions – Conference Committee Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 CONFERENCE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments: Once again, it is apparent that this Committee has successfully set out to do what it does best! The success of this Conference is due to the outstanding Committee that sits before you! Please give a hand to these dedicated…
Aug 31, 2007 – Day 4 – Summary of Motions – Unity Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A, WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 UNITY REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Good evening, my name is Waheedah Muhammad . I am here as the new chair of the Unity Committee. I would like to thank the Conference Committee for allowing me to be a part the Committee. I would like to thank my…
Aug 31, 2007 – Day 4 – Summary of Motions – Archive Committee Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 ARCHIVE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Another fabulous year of Archiving! If you have ever wanted to know really where we come from, this is the committee to be on – l think we did more reminiscing then work but we were able to successfully scan 1982 through…
Aug 31, 2007 – Day 4 – Summary of Motions – Finance Committee – Out of Order Motion
Finance Committee This is a good time to hear a special motion from the Finance Committee. Dan Santa Maria – Motion to suspend the rules to hear a motion out of order. Second Motion carries. Waheedah Muhammad – MOTION: Increase the Unity Committee budget by more than 10% from $300 to $1,050. Second. Page 34…
Aug 31, 2007 – Day 4 – Summary of Motions – H&I Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 H & I COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments Tim Andre, H & I Chairperson: I want to thank the entire H & I committee for allowing me to be of service for the last year. This year we have been blessed with new members with…
Aug 31, 2007 – Day 4 – Summary of Motions – WSOB Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 WORLD SERVICE OFFICE BOARD REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS As chairperson I would like to again extend my thanks and appreciation to the entire board for its remarkable commitment and hard work in the many duties and responsibilities that we are charged with throughout the year. Committee Introductions…
Sep 1, 2007 – Day 5 – Summary of Motions – Information Technology Committee – Closing Report
Conference Opens Steve Edwards, Conference Chair, reconvened the World Service Conference at 8:17 a.m. on Saturday, September 1,2007. Let’s begin Roll Call with Ms. Patty. We have 158 votes on the floor. Quorum is 106. I neglected an agenda item known as the Serenity Prayer. The “we” version of the Serenity Prayer. Next up is…
Sep 1, 2007 – Day 5 – Summary – WSBT Closing Report
C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 WORLD SERVICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments Our thanks to everyone here at this year’s WS 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…
Sep 1, 2007 – Day 5 – Summary – S&B Committee Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 STRUCTURE AND BYLAWS REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments: This committee’s relentless commitment to ensure the most comprehensive 2008 WSM worked meticulously through long late night hours to reassure we delivered motions to the floor that did not include large, voluminous, convoluted, obstreperous or controversial motions that…
Sep 1, 2007 – Day 5 – Daily Summary – PI Committee Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A, WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS In this age of international expansion, the PI Committee is dedicated to providing you with the best possible tools to reach the addict and the public ai! over the world. This year, a great PowerPoint template will be suggested for approval….
Sep 1, 2007 – Day 5 – Daily Summary – LCF Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 Literature, Chips & Format Committee Report INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments LCF received 16 new referrals this year. There are currently 34 literature projects that are “works in progress,” 19 of these are ongoing and the rest involve housekeeping. All progress in this committee is the result…
Sep 1, 2007 – Day 5 – S&B Closing Report (Part 2)
Dan Santa Maria – MOTION: As is its right under Article 4 of the Cocaine Anonymous World Service Conference Charter, the 2007 World Service Conference requires the TEC to reconvene and conduct a fifth ballot for the selection of the Southwest Regional Trustee from the present slate of individuals who are fully supported by the…
Sep 2, 2007 – Day 6 – Daily Summary – Finance Committee Closing Report
Conference Opens Steve Edwards, Conference Chair, reconvened the World Service Conference at 8:28 a.m. on Sunday, September 2, 2007. A moment of silence followed by the “We” version of the Serenity Prayer. Let’s begin Roll Call with Ms. Patty. The number of votes is 144, the quorum is 96. Will the S&B Committee, please return…
Sep 2, 2007 – Day 6 – Daily Summary – Conference New Business
On my agenda, it brings us to New Business. Dan Sadur – MOTION: To rescind the Motion #3A on Page 5 of the Convention Committee report adopted on Friday by the Convention Committee. Read the motion regarding 3 separate registration lines. Second. Steve Edwards – reads the motion. Would you like to speak to your…
Aug 26, 2008 – Day 1 – Summary of Motions – Opening Business
Conference Opens Steve Edwards, Conference Chair, welcomes everyone to the 2008 World Service Conference. Welcome to the 25th Annual conference of the world service Conference Introductions Conference Officers Steve Edwards Conference Chair, Kevin Murphy Vice Chair, Susan Calkins & Anne Bouley Meyer Co-Secretaries and the remaining Committee members. Steve Edwards presented the Delegate Orientation and…
Aug 26, 2008 – Day 1 – Summary of Motions – WSBT Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2008 WORLD SERVICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: We would like to thank the Fellowship for allowing us to be of service. I would like to thank the members of the Board for an outstanding job. We have had our challenges, but in the spirit of unity,…
Aug 26, 2008 – Day 1 – Summary of Motions – WSOB Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2008 World Service Office Board Report INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: It is once again a pleasure and our privilege to report to you on the status of YOUR World Service Office operations and special projects of the World Service Office Board of Directors (WSOB). I would like to extend my…
Aug 26, 2008 – Day 1 – 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 27, 2008 – Day 2 – Summaries – LCF Opening Report
Steve Edwards called the Conference to order at 8:10 am. And we are reconvening the 2008 World Service Conference. “We” version of Serenity Prayer. Cynthia Lauletta read How It Works. Roll Call. 155 votes on floor and the quorum is 103. Referral forms need to be placed in basket on the dais by noon today….
Aug 27, 2008 – Day 2 – Summaries – H & I Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2008 H&I SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Jason Smidt, H&I Chairperson: During the course of the year, our former chairperson resigned and the committee elected me as the new Chairperson. Subsequent actions resulted in Mona Ibrahim being elected as the Vice-Chair. Despite the mid-year changes, the committee members remained…
Aug 27, 2008 – Day 2 Summaries – Structure and By-laws Opening Report
Structure and By-Laws Committee INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Welcome to the 2008 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 Conferences and elsewhere around the world. Our goal as a committee is to leave the conference feeling…
Aug 27, 2008 – Day 2 Summaries – Archive Committee Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2008 ARCHIVE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: ARCHIVE: Archiving ouR CA History Is Very Exciting The World Service Conference Archive Committee is responsible for the process and oversight of, the Fellowships Archive. We liaison with the World Service Office in maintaining archive preservation. COMMITTEE INTRODUCTIONS: Our committee members are: Myself…
Aug 27, 2008 – Day 2 Summaries – Convention Committee Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2008 CONVENTION COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The WSC Convention Committee met once during the 2008 CAWS convention in Salt Lake City, Utah and corresponded throughout the year via email. We facilitated the CAWS Convention Information Exchange meeting held during CAWS 2008 where many ideals and processes for improvement…
Aug 27, 2008 – Day 2 Summaries – Conference Committee Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2008 CONFERENCE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Welcome to the 2008 World Service Conference!!!! Suckas!!! The theme of this year’s conference is Hope, Faith & Courage…The Next 25. We hope that the next 25 years will bring us even more growth and spirit as we trudge this road of happy…
Aug 27, 2008 – Day 2 Summaries – “IT” Committee Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2008 IT COMMITTE 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 assist…
Aug 27, 2008 – Day 2 Summaries – Public Information Committee Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2008 PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: We have had a very productive year with several conference calls and on-going committee work done through the e-mail group. An updated PI Merchandise Order Form is now available on the WSO web site as well as a sample of a business…
Aug 27, 2008 – Day 2 Summaries – Unity Committee Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2008 UNITY COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: I am Waheedah am delighted and excited to be the WSC Unity Chair, it is always a pleasure to be of service in CA. We the committee is off to a Great start with the WS Conference Unity Luncheon all set with…
Aug 27, 2008 – Day 2 Summaries – Finance Committee Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2008 FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The Finance Committee met during the World Service Convention in Salt Lake City, UT. We’d like to extend our thanks to everyone participating in the 2008 Page 24 CAWS Convention for their generous contributions to CA’s financial well being as well as…
Aug 29, 2008 – Day 4 Summaries – Archive Committee Closing Report
Conference Opens Steve Edwards, Conference Chair, reconvened the World Service Conference at a.m. on Friday, August 29, 2008 at 2:40 pm after Committee Breakout sessions. We will begin roll call in a minute. State name, affiliation and number of votes you carry. Any questions before we begin? Then we will begin as always with Ms….
Aug 29, 2008 – Day 4 Summaries – Convention Committee Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2008 CONVENTION COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS The WSCCC worked throughout the year to support the upcoming CAWS Conventions. In our committee breakout session we addressed the referrals sent to us and discussed how we can be of greatest service to the CA World Service Conference and the fellowship…
Aug 29, 2008 – Day 4 Summaries – H&I Committee Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2008 HOSPITALS & INSTITUTIONS REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments – Jason Smidt Jason Smidt, H&I Chairperson. I would like to thank the entire H&I committee for allowing me to be of service. This year we have been blessed with a great new group of members. They are…
Aug 29, 2008 – Day 4 Summaries – Unity Committee Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2008 UNITY COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments: Approved Page 33 Good afternoon: It is the purpose of this Unity Committee to enhance communication and outreach among our fellowship as concerned members of Cocaine Anonymous in the interest of carrying the message to the addict who still suffers….
Aug 29, 2008 – Day 4 Summaries – IT Committee Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2008 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS This year, we discussed our increasing role in service to our fellowship and this conference, discussed new technologies, reviewed our workbook, and reviewed all CA.org linked websites. This committee has three new members: Dan Dickey – North Nevada Area Delegate Kris…
Aug 29, 2008 – Day 4 Summaries – WSBT Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2008 WORLD SERVICE BOARD of TRUSTEES REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments Our thanks to everyone here at this year’s WS 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….
Aug 29, 2008 – Day 4 Summaries – Public Information Committee Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2008 PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS PI has once again had a very productive session this year. We had several new members join us. Their energy and enthusiasm infused our group and helped us accomplish several items. Many new materials and ideas are being brought fourth for…
Aug 30, 2008 – Day 5 Summaries – LCF Closing Report
Conference Opens Steve Edwards, Conference Chair, reconvened the World Service Conference at 8:27a.m. on Saturday, August 30, 2008. We will begin roll call after we say the “We” version of the Serenity Prayer. Please remain in order and we will start with Ms. Patty. Roll call. 157 votes and the quorum is 105. We will…
Aug 30, 2008 – Day 5 Summaries – Conference Committee Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2008 CONFERENCE REPORT Page 14 of 78 INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Once again, it is apparent that this committee has successfully set out to do what it does best! The success of this Conference is due to the outstanding committee that sits before you! Please give lots of money to…
Aug 30, 2008 – Day 5 Summaries – WSBT Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2008 WORLD SERVICE OFFICE BOARD Page 26 of 78 INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS In mid August 2008 the World Service Office received the following letter: “To whom it may concern, My name is Tanisha and I am a addict. I’m 29 yrs old and I am currently doing a…
Aug 30, 2008 – Day 5 Summaries – Finance Committee Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2008 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 members of…
Aug 30, 2008 – Day 5 Summaries – Structure and Bylaws Committee Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2008 STRUCTURE AND BYLAWS REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments The Structure and Bylaws committee’s relentless obligation to ensure your most comprehensive 2009 WSM worked meticulously through long late night hours to assure we delivered motions to the floor that did not include large, voluminous, convoluted, obstreperous or controversial…
Aug 30, 2008 – Day 5 Summaries – Finance Committee Closing Report (Part 2)
Break At this time, Finance is ready to retake the floor. COMMITTEE WORK THAT RESULTED IN MOTIONS Motion: To accept the proposed CA WSO budget to be in effect from July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010. Second. Steve Edwards – speak to your motion? Elizabeth Saldebar – not at this time. Steve Edwards –…
Aug 30, 2008 – Day 5 Summaries – New Business
At this time, I am out of Conference Committee’s and Board’s. The next item on the agenda is New Business. Is there any New Business? Kurt Lynn – Can I yield the floor to Siobhan? Siobhan Ayer – speaking to Referral #5656. Motion that a Point #7 be added on Page 14 of WSM as…
Aug 26 – 31, 2008 – Conference Summary of Motions
MOTION: Accept the motion to petition of the State of South Carolina to become an Area. Motion carries unanimously!!!! Motion: To hear an item of business out of order. Passes with substantial unanimity. Motion: To amend #2 of the Trustee Election Process, found on page 43 of the 2008 World Service Manual to be effective…
Sep 1, 2009 – Day 1, Daily Summary – Conference Opening Business
Conference Opens Kevin Murphy, Conference Chair, welcomes everyone to the 2009 World Service Conference. Moment of Silence followed by the “We” version of the Serenity Prayer. Kevin Murphy mentioned that our previous Chair, Steve Edwards, passed away this year and asked for a moment of silence. He will be deeply missed. We Can Recover –…
Sep 1, 2009 – Day 1, Daily Summary – WSBT Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2009 WORLD SERVICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Hayward Hunt – WST/WSBT Chair We would like to thank the Fellowship for allowing us to be of service. I would like to thank the members of the Board for an outstanding job. We have had our share…
Sep 02, 2009 – Day 2 – Daily Summary – Conference Opening Business
Kevin Murphy calls the Conference to order. Moment of Silence followed by the “We” version of the Serenity Prayer. How It Works – Read by Michael Chiki Roll Call 154 votes on the floor, quorum is 103 Kevin Murphy: Turn your cell phones off now. There was a petition yesterday regarding a district wanting to…
Sep 02, 2009 – Day 2, Daily Summary – WSOB Opening Report
OPENNING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2009 World Service Office Board Report INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: It is once again a pleasure and our privilege to report to you on the status of YOUR World Service Office operations and special projects of the World Service Office Board of Directors (WSOB). Thank you letting us be…
Sep 02, 2009 – Day 2, Daily Summaries – IT Committee Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2009 IT COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Your IT Committee has continued for this last year to review and add new and review existing websites linking to www.CA.org and continues to review existing linked websites. This committee keeps in constant communication via email and through our online group….