Trustee Election Committee: Terry M. 1208 TEC Closing Report Terry M., Pacific North Regional Trustee (Chair) Kenny W., Atlantic South Regional Trustee (Vice Chair) I would like to thank all members of the TEC this year for your time and service Dwight J. Pacific South Region Erica D. Southwest Region Jason L. European Region Pearl…
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, 2012 – Day 4 Daily Summary – Convention Committee Closing Report
Gary P.: reports: CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2012 CONVENTION COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments I would like to thank the World Service Conference Convention Committee for allowing me to serve as your Chair. It has been an exhilarating experience, tiring at times, but humbling and awesome!! A huge thank you…
Aug 31, 2012 – Day 4 Daily Summary – Unity Closing Report
Paul M.: CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2012 UNITY REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments 55 Approved – REDACTED I want to thank Cocaine Anonymous the fellowship I crave for the honor of allowing me to be of service at this level. I never would have dreamed it possible. We had a much better…
Aug 31, 2012 – Day 4 Daily Summary – Archive Committee Closing Report
Patrick P. reports: CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2012 ARCHIVE COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS What a wonderful conference, I don’t know if anyone else has had the same experience. We’ve had nothing but amazing interactions this year. We had amazing assistance from the Conference Committee, Thank you! We had an amazing meeting…
Aug 31, 2012 – Day 4 Daily Summary – Finance Closing Report
Alan S.: CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2012 FINANCE REPORT OPENING COMMENTS When we came here last year, while it is true that we had had a very successful convention in Arizona all other sources of revenue were substantially down. But for Arizona, C.A. would have been in dire straits. We are now very…
Aug 31, 2012 – Day 4 Daily Summary – Conference Committee Closing Report
Robin L. reports for Conference Committee: CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2012 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 continues to…
Aug 31, 2012 – Day 4 Daily Summary – WSOB Closing Report
Teresa N. reports for WSOB: CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2012 WORLD SERVICE OFFICE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Your World Service Office acts as the main contact and distribution point of C.A. Contact with members, Groups, Districts, and Areas is sustained through correspondence, newsletters, e-mail, the website www.ca.org, and representatives within our service…
Sep 1, 2012 – Day 5 Daily Summary – LCF Closing Report
Tony D.: Open with the Serenity Prayer Jason L.: Reads “Who is a Cocaine Addict?” Robin L.: Please fill out the “conference duration form” Please recycle badges, and PLEASE buy a sweatshirt. Tony D.: Roll call – 140 / quorum 94 Robin L.: Sweatshirts – $30.00…buy NOW! Kellie F.– reports for LCF: CLOSING REPORT C.A….
Sep 1, 2012 – Day 5 Daily Summary – Finance Committee – Closing Report (Part 2)
Finance Committee: Alan S.: Finance Chair – to address the 2013 – 2014 budget: Preliminary budget is presented: Alan S.: Motion to approve the 2013-2014 CAWS Preliminary budget, Second, debate: Patrice F.: What is European fulfillment? Barry J.: Line item exploring the possibility to have a European fulfillment center for literature and books. 14 Approved –…
Sep 1, 2012 – Day 5 Daily Summery – New Business
NEW BUSINESS: Tony D.: Any pieces of new business? Terry M.: The 7th tradition basket was passed around last night, how much was collected. Heidi J.: $427.76 plus the money tree. Jason L.: Re: minutes from the WSBT, not getting them or they are delayed. Looking for information regarding the process and the summary reports…
Aug 28, 2013 – Day 1 Daily Summary – Chair’s Opening
World Service Conference Cocaine Anonymous Daily Summary August 28, 2013 – Day 1 Tony D: Welcome to the 30th World Service Conference – followed by the Serenity Prayer. Trevor S: – Reminder to all present – we are the face of CA – we are guests of the hotel – be respectful of the staff….
Aug 28, 2013 – Day 1 Daily Summary – Information Technology – Opening Report
Committee Opening reports: Information Technology: Michele D OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2013 IT COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Over the past year the IT Committee has continued to review and add new websites, The committee has also continued to review existing websites linking to www.ca.org, the latest being Nova Scotia. We have…
Aug 28, 2013 – Day 1 Daily Summary – WSBT Opening Report
World Service Board of Trustees: Terry M – PNRT – WSBT Chair OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2013 WORLD SERVICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: As with every opportunity to be of service to the fellowship of Cocaine Anonymous, this year has been full of its own challenges and successes. Being…
Aug 28, 2013 – Day 1 Daily Summary – Conference Committee – Opening Report
World Service Conference Committee: Barbara N – Chair OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2013 CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Welcome to the 2013 World Service Conference. The theme this year is: “United We Stand, Divided We Fall.” Conference committee has been working all year to get prepared, organized and ready for you….
Aug 28, 2013 – Day 1 Daily Summary – Structures & Bylaws – Opening Report
C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2013 STRUCTURES AND BYLAWS_ REPORT Welcome to the 2013 World Service Conference. The purpose of the Structure and By-Laws Committee is to formulate by-laws, guidelines, and structures by which Cocaine Anonymous can operate, day to day, at Conference, and around the world. Our goal as a committee is to leave this…
Aug 28, 2013 – Day 1 Daily Summary – WSOB Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2013 WORLD SERVICE OFFICE 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 for letting us be of service….
Aug 28, 2013 – Day 1 Daily Summary – Trustee Election Committee – Opening Report
Trustee Slates 8.20.2013 ANRT: George M Alan S ERT: Pending Submission MWRT: Vanessa J Patrice F CAWSC 2013 – Day One-Approved, Page 52 of 59 SWRT: Erica D Aaron C Lenny S PNRT: Michael C Wade S PSRT: Patrick P Janice C Brenda M Ethel T Tom P Mark G ASRT: Tammy C TAL: Erica…
Aug 28, 2013 – Day 1 Daily Summary – Archive Committee Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2013 CAWSC 2013 – Day One-Approved, Page 55 of 59 World Service Conference Cocaine Anonymous Daily Summary August 28, 2013 – Day 1 ARCHIVES REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The chair (or designee) should provide an overview of the committee’s work during the year since the last conference. The…
Aug 28, 2013 – Day 1 Daily Summary – H&I Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2013 H&I COMMITTEE INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Over the course of the last year the H&I Committee has continued to: provide support for groups starting out with the Lifeline in their areas, answered letters to inmates asking for support other than literature, and made an attempt to contact different…
Aug 29, 2013 – Day 2 Daily Summary – Finance Committee Opening Report
Tony D: The Conference is now in session. I have asked Debbie from Illinois to read We Can Recover. Debbie B: reads “We Can Recover”. Tony D: Roll Call. We will start on the left side this morning, please. There are 137 votes and the quorum is 92. The Finance committee will be first OPENING…
Aug 29, 2013 – Day 2 Daily Summary – Public Information Committee Opening Report
C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2013 PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE – OPENING REPORT INTRODUCTION AND 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. We all have busy lives, so at times participation has been thin, but we…
Aug 29, 2013 – Day 2 Daily Summary – Unity Committee – Opening Report
Opening Report C.A. World Service Conference 2013 Unity Report I would like to greet everyone who has given their time and their talents to serve the fellowship of Cocaine Anonymous. The Unity Committee has a critical role both here at the conference and throughout every area of our fellowship. We have the local C.A. groups…
Aug 29, 2013 – Day 2 Daily Summary – LCF Committee – Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2013 Literature, Chips & Format Committee INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Chair’s Opening Remarks: I would like to take this opportunity to personally acknowledge the amazing group of individuals I have had the pleasure and privilege of working with and learning from over the past few years. Many of you…
Aug 29, 2013 – Day 2 Daily Summary – Convention Committee – Opening Report
Tony D: Next up is Convention. OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2012/2013 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…
Aug 31, 2013 – Day 4 Daily Summary – H&I Closing Report
World Service Conference Cocaine Anonymous Daily Summary August 31, 2013 – Day 4 Tony D; Good morning, please take your seats. Maria M; Reads Reaching Out Roll Call, Quorum determination; 142/95 Conference Closing Reports H&I – Vonya Q CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2013 CAWS H&I Committee REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Thanks to…
Aug 31, 2013 – Day 4 Daily Summary – IT Committee Closing Report
IT – Michele D CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2013 Information Technologies Committee 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…
Aug 31, 2013 – Day 4 Daily Summary – Conference Committee Closing Report
Conference Committee – Barbara N CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2013 CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS The Conference Committee has thoroughly enjoyed working with you and for you this past week to make our 2013 World Service Conference successful. Thank you to all delegates, committee chairs, trustees and both new and outgoing…
Aug 31, 2013 – Day 4 Daily Summary – S & B – Closing Report
Structure and Bylaws – Eric T CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2013 STRUCTURE AND BYLAWS REPORT On behalf of the WSC 2013 Structure and By-Laws committee I would like thank this body, our respective Areas, Regions and God for the honor and privilege to serve this Conference and C.A. as a whole. This journey…
Aug 31, 2013 – Day 4 Daily Summary – Archive Committee Closing Report
Archive Committee – Susan B CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2013 ARCHIVE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS The Archive Committee is truly grateful for all the positive feedback we have received from this 2013 Conference. With the influx of new members this year we were able to inventory and sort 12 additional boxes of…
Aug 31, 2013 – Day 4 Daily Summary – Unity Committee Closing Report
Unity Committee: Maurice S CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2013 UNITY REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS I emerged from this conference with more gratitude and appreciation for the work that is performed at this Ll of service as never before. I have always known that unity was more than a catch phrase and that…
Aug 31, 2013 – Day 4 Daily Summary – Public Information Committee – Closing Report
Public Information – Craig A CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2013 PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments: The CAWS-PI Committee worked hard during this conference to complete our work. We had many wonderful opportunities to practice the principles of this program and to place them before our robust and diverse personalities….
Aug 31, 2013 – Day 4 Daily Summary – Convention Committee Closing Report
Convention- Gary P 2013 CLOSING REPORT CONVENTION COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments I would like to thank the World Service Conference Convention Committee for allowing me to serve as your Chair. It has been, as always, a humbling and exhilarating experience, and also tiring at times. A huge thank you to the…
Aug 31, 2013 – Day 4 Daily Summary – Finance Committee Closing Report
Finance – Alan S CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2013 FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Cocaine Anonymous has an estimated 60,000 members. The overall contributions received from the 7th tradition last year were around $120,000. This averages to just over $2 per member per year. Disappointing. It has come to the attention…
Aug 31, 2013 – Day 4 Daily Summary – LCF Closing Report
LCF – Kellie F CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2013 LITERATURE, CHIPS AND FORMAT COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS The Literature, Chips & Format Committee is blessed to have an international presence with members from Canada, England, Scotland and the United States. Our committee is inspired by a diverse and International perspective. This year we…
Aug 31, 2013 – Day 4 Daily Summary – WSOB Closing Report
WSOB – KathJo R – introduce Richard L CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2013 WSOB REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments Your World Service Office Board would like to assure this conference that we have heard your voice and, want to assure this body that the WSO is here to serve the WSC….
Aug 31, 2013 – Day 4 Daily Summary – WSBT – Closing Report
WSBT – Terry M CLOSING REPORT CAWSC 2013 – Day Four – Approved, Page 107 of 124 C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2013 WORLD SERVICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS The WSBT would like to extend sincere thanks to all participants at this year’s World Service Conference, and to the entire fellowship for…
Aug 31, 2013 – Day 4 Daily Summary – New Business
Tony D; If everyone would find their seats. Elizabeth S: I am the 2014 Opportunity person, I have 50 tickets left. Heidi J: I have release forms left; come see me. Tony D: Next we have elections. Please round up everyone. The position of Conference Co-Secretary Tony reads qualification and description of duties. Susan B:…
Oct 13, 2013 – WSBT Call Minutes
COCAINE ANONYMOUSWORLD SERVICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES RECORD OF BOARD MEETING CALL OCTOBER 13TH 2013 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, violate in…
Oct 24, 2013 – WSOB Minutes
Minutes of the Meeting of CA World Service Office Board of Directors October 24, 2013 I. Opening. Meeting called to order with the “we” version of the Serenity Prayer at 7:02pm by Chair, Richard L. II. Tradition 4 – Read by Morgan T. III. Concept 4 – Read by Susan D. IV. Birthdays – None…
Aug 27, 2014 – Day 1 Daily Summary – Chair’s Opening Remarks
Tony D: It is August 27, 2014, 6:32 pm. The Conference will come to order. Good evening and welcome. I am Tony D, your conference chair. Please join me in the Serenity Prayer. Gregory A: Reads “Who is a Cocaine Addict”? Tony D: Thank you, Gregory. Next up is Stu E to read the Twelve…
Aug 27, 2014 – Day 1 Daily Summary – WSBT Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2014 WORLD SERVICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Your WSBT have worked diligently throughout the year within what our World Service Manual clarifies as ‘the broadest scope of any branch of our service structure’. Our WSM goes on to state that it CAWS Conference 2014 Day One…
Aug 27, 2014 – Day 1 Daily Summary – WSOB Opening Repot
World Service Office Board 2014 World Service Conference Opening Report Submitted by: Richard A. L, Chairperson Thank you so much for the opportunity to serve as the Chair of the World Service Office Board. Our board has been hard at work on many projects throughout the year. We are excited to announce C.A.’s new meditation…
Aug 27, 2014 – Day 1 Daily Summary – TEC Election Committee – Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2014 Trustee Election Committee Report INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The 2014 Trustee Election Committee has received candidates for the regional and WSOT positons. There are four trustees rotating off the board. COMMITTEE INTRODUCTIONS: Chair MWRT – Brian T Vice Chair SWRT – Jay P WSBT Chair – ERT Russell S…
Aug 27, 2014 – Day 1 Daily Summary – IT Committee – Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2014 IT COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Over the past year the IT Committee has continued to review and add new websites, The committee has also continued to review existing websites linking to www.ca.org, the latest being Australia, Peru and Minnesota. We have continued throughout the year to communicate…
Aug 27, 2014 – Day 1 Daily Summary – H&I Committee – Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2014 H&I COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Over the course of the last year the H&I Committee has continued to: provide support for groups starting out with the Lifeline in their areas, answer letters to inmates asking for support other than literature, and made an attempt to contact different…
Aug 27, 2014 – Day 1 Daily Summary – PI Committee – Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2014 PUBLIC INFORMATION OPENING COMMENTS: The Committee was not able to work effectively since the last conference. Nothing of substance has been completed. That’s the bad news. The good news is, we have tremendous opportunity. We are going to open up nominations for the Chair and Vice-Chair positions, as well…
Aug 28, 2014 – Day 2 Daily Summary – Archive Committee – Opening Report
Tony D: It is August 28, 2014. Let’s start with the Serenity Prayer. I have asked Sandra to read “We Can Recover”. Sandra A: reads “We Can Recover”. Tony D: I have asked Tom to read the daily meditation. Tom P: Reads August 28th meditation from A Quiet Peace. Tony D: Roll Call. We have…
Aug 28, 2014 – Day 2 Daily Summary – Conference Committee – Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2014 CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: CAWSC 2014 – Day Two Redacted Approved, Page 2 of 21 Welcome to the 2014 World Service Conference. The theme this year is: “Unity + Diversity = Strength” Conference Committee has been working all year to get prepared, organized and ready to…
Aug 28, 2014 – Day 2 Daily Summary – Convention Committee – Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2013/2014 CONVENTION COMMITTEE STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: CAWSC 2014 – Day Two Redacted Approved, Page 5 of 21 The purpose of the World Service Convention’s to promote enthusiasm and unity within the fellowship of Cocaine Anonymous; and to financially support World Services’ effort to carry the message to the addict that…
Aug 28, 2014 – Day 2 Daily Summary – Finance Committee – Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2014 FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTIONS AND OPENING COMMENTS: The WSC Finance Committee met at the World Service Convention in Long Beach. We worked closely with the WSOB Treasurer and our Trustee. We are still working on a referral addressing on-line banking internationally. We will also be working on bringing the…