Kevin Murphy: It is 9:30 and we are back in session. We have no projector, one PC and the taper working. I will be using pen and paper so bear with me. We have completed most of the committee business. There is one pending motion from the LCF committee. I’m going to have to read…
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:
May 23 – 29, 2011 – WSBT Quarterly Meeting Minutes
CA WORLD SERVICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR QUARTERLY MEETING MINUTES May 23 – May 29, 2011 Approved Since this report is a confidential CA document, for members only, it may contain member’s full names. This usage to facilitate communication within the fellowship was approved by the 1990 WS Conference. Such confidential use does not, of…
Aug 28, 2011 – WSBT – WSOB – Board to Board Meeting Minutes
CA WORLD SERVICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES BOARD TO BOARD MEETING MINUTES August 28th 2011 FINAL 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 World Service Conference. Such confidential use does not, of course,…
Aug 30, 2011 – Day 1 – Daily Summary – Conference Opening Business
Tony D.: Conference opens at 7:35 pm and we are beginning the first session of the 2011 World Service Conference. Good evening and welcome to the 28th World Service Conference of CA. My name is Tony D. and I am your Chairperson. Please join me with a moment of silence followed by the Serenity Prayer….
Aug 30, 2011 – Day 1 – Daily Summary – WSOB Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2011 World Service Office Board Report INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Welcome, along with the Conference chair and the World Service trustees, I‟d like to welcome you to this year‟s Cocaine Anonymous World Service conference. I‟d like to personally thank each of you for your service and participation in CA‟s…
Aug 30, 2011 – Day 1 – Daily Summary – WSBT Opening Report
OPENING REPORT CA WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2011 WORLD SERVICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPORT On behalf of the WSBT, I would like to thank the fellowship of Cocaine Anonymous for allowing us to be of service during the past year. Before I proceed with our report, I would like to announce the outcome of the World…
Aug 31, 2011 – Day 2 – Daily Summary – TEC Committee Opening Report
Tony D.: Everyone please take your seats and we are calling the session to order on Wednesday, August 31 at 8:02 a.m. Let’s have a moment of silence followed by the Serenity Prayer. Thank you and I have asked Gregory A. to read “We Can Recover.” Thank you Gregory and I’ll ask everyone again to…
Aug 31, 2011 – Day 2 – Daily Summary – Finance Committee Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2011 FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The Finance Committee met at the World Service Conference in Arizona, and had email and phone conversations throughout the year. Referrals were addressed and either worked on in committee or sent forward to other committees. Budgets are being addressed and may…
Aug 31, 2011 – Day 2 – Daily Summary – S&B Committee Opening Report
C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2011 STRUCTURE & BYLAWS REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Approved Page 7 of 42 Welcome to the 2011 World Service Conference. The purpose of the Structure and Bylaws Committee is to formulate bylaws, guidelines, and structures by which Cocaine Anonymous can operate, day to day, at Conference and globally. Our goal…
Aug 31, 2011 – Day 2 – Daily Summary – IT Committee Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2011 IT COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Over the past year the IT Committee has continued to review and add new websites, including websites from Russia and Sweden, which has required us to utilize translation tools to keep be able to review the sites with the same criteria…
Aug 31, 2011 – Day 2 – Daily Summary – Unity Committee Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2011 UNITY REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The Unity committee is active in reaching out to our diverse elements through the Unity Link yahoo group. We try to use this group to encourage members to sponsor workshop concerning the traditions and to get involved in picnics, fun walks, campout…
Aug 31, 2011 – Day 2 – Daily Summary – LCF Committee Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2011 Literature, Chips & Format Committee 2011 Conference Opening Report INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The LCF committee‟s function is to facilitate the expression of our Fellowship‟s Hope, Faith and Courage through the writing of material for distribution. C.A.‟s literature expands the inventory of material adopted by the Fellowship; aids…
Aug 31, 2011 – Day 2 – Daily Summary – H&I Committee Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2011 Hospitals and Institutions Committee INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: CAWS H&I Committee has effectively worked in obtaining the 2011 H&I Panel Statistics. Trustees from each region supported us on this effort, along with most Areas and Districts who have graciously provided us the information needed. These statistics are represented…
Aug 31, 2011 – Day 2 – Daily Summary – Convention Committee Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2011 CONVENTION COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The World Service Conference Convention Committee (WSCCC) would like to start by asking the conference to help them in thanking the Arizona Area for hosting one of the most successful World Service Conventions in the past decade! WE greatly appreciate their…
Aug 31, 2011 – Day 2 – Daily Summary – PI Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2011 Public Information REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The Committee would like to thank the fellowship for allowing us the opportunity to serve. We have worked online and on telephone conference calls throughout the year. COMMITTEE INTRODUCTIONS: George M. – CAWSPI Vice Chair &Fact File/Survey (Acting Chair) Cynthia L.-…
Aug 31, 2011 – Day 2 – Daily Summary – Archive Committee Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2011 ARCHIVE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: It is my pleasure to say since Archives inception we have had a consistent work flow, we began with structuring the committee, its guidelines, procedures, its hopes and dreams. As a young standing committee, we have emerged a functioning asset of the…
Aug 31, 2011 – Day 2 – Daily Summary – Conference Committee Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2011 CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Welcome to the 2011 World Service Conference. Our theme this year is “”Big Book – $8.00; Hope, Faith and Courage – $10.00, Unity – Priceless!” While the price of the Big Book and HFC has changed, the value of Unity remains…
Sep 2, 2011 – Day 4 – Daily Summary – Unity Committee Closing Report
World Service Conference Cocaine Anonymous Daily Summary September 2, 2011 – Day 4 Tony D.: We will be starting in 2 minutes. Alright let’s get started. Today is Friday, September 2, 2011 at 2:30 pm and I would like to open this session with a moment of silence followed by the Serenity Prayer. This afternoon…
Sep 2, 2011 – Day 4 – Daily Summary – IT Committee Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2011 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Our fellowship continues to grow and utilize new and emerging technologies to assist us in communicating and conducting business, and most importantly to assist in our efforts to carry the message. In addition to assisting the CAWSO Web Servant…
Sep 2, 2011 – Day 4 – Daily Summary – S&B Committee Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2011 STRUCTURE & BYLAWS REPORT OPENING COMMENTS On behalf of the Structure and By-laws Committee, I would like to thank this body, our respective Areas, Regions and God for the opportunity to serve this conference and CA as a whole. Our committee has been and continues to be committed…
Sep 2, 2011 – Day 4 – Daily Summary – H&I Committee Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2011 H & I COMMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS The committee welcomed a wonderful new group of members this year. We are amaze and grateful for the tremendous growth of the H&I Committee this year. Bobby, Donald, Jennifer, Sonya, Tammy, Vonya, Erica, Dan, Mona, Deborah, and Pearl did…
Sep 2, 2011 – Day 4 – Daily Summary – Archive Committee Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2011 ARCHIVE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS I want to take a moment and thank God for helping this committee grow. It is a dream that I started in 2002 to see our fellowship not only preserve our history Approved Page 60 of 137 but to care for it…
Sep 2, 2011 – Day 4 – Daily Summary – Conference Committee Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2011 CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS The Conference Committee has thoroughly enjoyed Conference this year. Thank you to delegates, committee chairs, and trustees, both new and outgoing members for your service and participation. The spirit of Unity and Fellowship is alive and thriving throughout the room. We…
Sep 2, 2011 – Day 4 – Daily Summary – LCF Committee Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2011 Literature, Chips and Format REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS The Literature, Chips & Format Committee continues to have a consistent international presence with members from the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, who have afforded our committee a broad and International perspective. We welcome four new members…
Sep 2, 2011 – Day 4 – Daily Summary – WSBT Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2011 WORLD SERVICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments: On behalf of the World Service Board of Trustees, we thank the fellowship of Cocaine Anonymous for the opportunity to serve. It is an honor and a privilege to perform our duties and responsibilities as outlined…
Sep 2, 2011 – Day 4 – Daily Summary – WSOB Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2011 Approved Page 108 of 137 WORLD SERVICE OFFICE BOARD REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments We would like to thank the Cocaine Anonymous fellowship for allowing all of us to serve. It has been an exciting year for Cocaine Anonymous. We look forward to continued growth of…
Sep 2, 2011 – Day 4 – Daily Summary – Convention Committee Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2011 CONVENTION COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments I would like to thank the Convention Committee for a truly amazing experience. Although this is my last year they have left me with un-shakable memories. They worked hard and passionately for the cause. Once again the committee was…
Sep 2, 2011 – Day 4 – Daily Summary – PI Committee Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2011 PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE REPORT Opening Comments Approved Page 129 of 137 The CAWSPI Committee is made up of a group of dedicated, and enthusiastic individuals. We are fortunate to have members with a wide variety of skills and expertise. The committee was infused with new members whom jumped…
Sep 3, 2011 – Day 5 – Daily Summary – Finance Committee Closing Report
Tony D.: Everyone please take your seats. It is Saturday morning, September 3, 2011 at 8:00 am. We will have a moment of silence followed by the Serenity Prayer. I have asked Elizabeth to read Who is a Cocaine Addict? I know that everyone is really tired but please keep conversations to a minimum. We…
Sep 3, 2011 – Day 5 – Daily Summary – Conference New Business
Tony D.: Everyone take a seat. September 3, 2011 at 9:50 a.m. We have a few pieces of new business. There is a motion to rescind the motion for the TEC to provide a brief resume of candidates: Duane M.: MOTION: To rescind motion from the 2010 Conference that the TEC provide a brief resume…
Aug 27 – Sept 4, 2011 – WSBT Quarterly Meeting Minutes
CA WORLD SERVICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR QUARTERLY MEETING MINUTES August 27 – September 4, 2011 FINAL 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 World Service Conference. Such confidential use does not,…
Aug 28, 2012 – Day 1 Daily Summary – Conference Opening
World Service Conference Cocaine Anonymous Daily Summary August 28, 2012 – Day 1 Tony D.: The Conference will come to order. Please take your seats. Good evening and welcome to the 29th World Service Conference of Cocaine Anonymous. My name is Tony D. and I’m your Chairperson. And please join me in the Serenity Prayer….
Aug 28, 2012 – Day 1, Daily Summary – WSBT Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2012 WORLD SERVICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPORT On behalf of the WSBT, I would like to thank the fellowship of Cocaine Anonymous for allowing us to be of service during the past year. At this time I would like to introduce the current board. Please stand: Richard L. –…
Aug 28, 2012 – Day 1 Daily Summary – WSOB Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2012 WORLD SERVICE OFFICE REPORT REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: It is 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). First and foremost, thank you letting us be of service….
Aug 28, 2012 – Day 1 Daily Summary – TEC Opening Report
1208 TEC at Conference Report Terry M., Pacific North Regional Trustee (Chair) Kenny W., Atlantic South Regional Trustee (Vice Chair) MOTION: To approve the slate from the Atlantic North Region Alan S. George M. Yves W. Second, motion passed MOTION: To approve the slate from the Pacific North Region Cynthia S. Michael C. Second, motion…
Aug 28, 2012 – Day 1 Daily Summary – Archive Committee Opening Report
Susan B.: Thanks Patrick… WSC Archive Committee OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2012 While sometimes committee reports can seem more self or committee serving than specifically informative it is difficult to really let you all know, how much we do year round while serving our Fellowship. This has been a very productive year for…
Aug 28, 2012 – Day 1 Daily Summary – LCF Opening Report
See Attached for Agenda Items Kellie F: Report OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2012 Literature, Chips & Format Committee INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The World Service Conference Literature, Chips, and Format (“LCF”) Committee reviews, edits, and submits literature to the WSC for approval. It is our function to facilitate the expression of our Fellowship’s…
Aug 28, 2012 – Day 1 Daily Summary – IT Committee Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2012 IT COMMITTEE REPORT 74 Approved – REDACTED INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Over the past year the IT Committee has continued to review and add new websites, including websites from Russia and Sweden, which has required us to utilize translation tools to keep be able to review the sites with…
Aug 28, 2012 – Day 1 Daily Summary – Conference Committee Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2012 CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Welcome to the 2012 World Service Conference. The theme this year is “Though We are Different, We are the Same.” Look around: you are looking at your friends and your peers. Your areas have sent you, and have faith that you…
Aug 29, 2012 – Day 2 Daily Summary – Unity Opening Report
Tony D.: Called the session to order, open with the Serenity Prayer. Susan V. from Holland: We Can RECOVER. Tony D.: Unity Convention, and S&B Roll Call and Quorum Determination 142- 95 Paul. M.- report for Unity OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2012 UNITY REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS The Unity committee is active…
Aug 29, 2012 – Day 2 Daily Summary – H&I Opening Report
Vonya Q. – report for H&I OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2012 H & I COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: We, the H&I committee would like to thank the WSC committee and all other committees that work to make C.A available throughout the world – to addicts who have no other option or…
Aug 29, 2012 – Day 2 Daily Summary – Public Information – Opening Repor
George M. – report for Public Information OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2012 Public Information REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The Committee would like to thank the fellowship for allowing us the opportunity to serve. We have worked online and on telephone conference calls throughout the year, although participation has been sparse we have…
Aug 29, 2012 – Day 2 Daily Summary – Convention Committee – Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2012 CONVENTION COMMITTEE Statement of Purpose The purpose of the World Service Convention is to promote enthusiasm and unity within the fellowship of Cocaine Anonymous and financially support World Services’ effort to carry the message to the addict that still suffers. INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The World Service Conference…
Aug 29, 2012 – Day 2 Daily Summary – S&B Committee – Opening Report
Duane M.– report for S&B OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2012 STRUCTURE AND BYLAWS REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Welcome to the 2012 World Service Conference. The purpose of the Structure and Bylaws Committee is to formulate Bylaws, Guidelines, and Structure by which Cocaine Anonymous can operate day to day at Conference and elsewhere…
Aug 29, 2012 – Day 2 Daily Summary – Finance Committee – Opening Report
Alan S.- report OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2012 FINANCE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The Finance Committee met at the World Service Conference in the UK, and had email and phone conversations throughout the year. Referrals were addressed and either worked on in committee or sent forward to other committees. Budgets are being…
Aug 31, 2012 – Day 4 Daily Summary – S&B Closing Report
World Service Conference Cocaine Anonymous Daily Summary August 31, 2012 – Day 4 Tony D.: This session is now called to order. Please join me in reciting the Serenity prayer. (the floor recites serenity pray) Tony D.: I have asked Greg A. to read Reaching out. Gregory A.: (recites Reaching Out) Tony D.: Thank you…
Aug 31, 2012 – Day 4 Daily Summary – Public Information Closing Report
George M. reports: CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2012 PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments The CAWSPI Committee has worked diligently during this conference to complete the tasks at hand. At times it had been somewhat contentious and challenging but in the end we accomplished all we set out to do….
Aug 31, 2012 – Day 4 Daily Summary – IT Closing Report
Brian K.: – reports I.T. Committee report: CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2012 I.T. COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Our fellowship continues to grow and utilize new and emerging technologies to assist us in communicating and conducting business, and most importantly to assist in our efforts to carry the message. In addition to…
Aug 31, 2012 – Day 4 Daily Summary – H&I Closing Report
Vonya Q.: reports H&I committee report: CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2012 H & I COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS The H&I Committee is pleased to welcome our new group of members for the 2012 WSC. A big warm welcome to: Seth S., Kenny M., and Alesia F. It is always a wonderful…
Aug 31, 2012 – Day 4 Daily Summary – WSBT Closing Report
Randy G.: reports: CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2012 World Service Board of Trustees (WSBT) REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments On behalf of the World Service Board of Trustees, we thank the fellowship of Cocaine Anonymous for the opportunity to serve. It is an honor and a privilege to 37 Approved – REDACTED…