Category: WSOB

Proposed WSOB Minutes for September 14th, 2006 Meeting opened at 7:15 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 Kathy Jo Rangno – Director I Vice-Chair – Open Director II…

Proposed WSOB Minutes for September 28th’ 2006 Meeting opened at 7:10 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 Kathy Jo Rangno – Director I Vice-Chair – Open Director II…

Approved WSOB Minutes for October 12th 2006 Meeting opened at 7:00 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…

Proposed WSOB Minutes for November 9th, 2006 Meeting opened at 7; 15 with Kathy Jo R. leading us in the WE version of the Serenity Prayer. Roll call was taken Quorum was taken, 7 voting members. Tom made a motion to accept minutes October 12 as amended. Teresa seconded. Motion carried with one abstention. Tom…

Minutes of the Meeting of CA World Service Office Board of Directors November 30, 2006 I. Meeting called to order with the Serenity Prayer at 7:01pm by Chair, John Bodkin. II. Tradition 9 read by Earl Henderson. III. Concept 9 read by Patty Flanagan. Discussion ensued. John discussed the importance of being diligent in choosing…

Minutes of the Meeting of CA World Service Office Board of Directors December 14,2006 I. Meeting called to order with the Serenity Prayer at 7:02pm by Chair, John Bodkin. II. Tradition 10 read by Willie Bailey. III. Concept 10 read by Patty Flanagan. IV. Birthdays: BUT…Earl has 7,000 days today. V. Roll call and Quorum…

Minutes of the Meeting of CA World Service Office Board of Directors January 18, 2007 I. Opening.  Meeting called to order with the Serenity Prayer at 7:03pm by Chair, John B. II. Tradition 11 read by Earl H.  Short discussion ensued regarding anonymity on-line with regards to e-mail addresses. III. Concept 11 read by Tom…

Minutes of the Meeting of CA World Service Office Board of Directors February 08, 2007 I. Opening.  Meeting called to order with the Serenity Prayer at 7:00pm by Chair, John B. II. Tradition 12 read by Willie B.  No discussion. III. Concept 12 read by Tom P.  As part of the discussion, Tom read from…

Minutes of the Meeting of CA World Service Office Board of Directors February 22, 2007 I. Opening.  Meeting called to order with the Serenity Prayer at 7:01pm by Chair, John B. II. Tradition 1 read by Hayward H.  Earl discussed how important it is that we remember that our program is a “we” program and…

Minutes of the Meeting of CA World Service Office Board of Directors March 08, 2007 I. Opening.  Meeting called to order with the Serenity Prayer at 7:10pm by Chair, John B. II. Tradition 2 read by Earl H.  Earl LOVES this tradition.  The first tradition talks about how we cannot do this alone.  The second…

Minutes of the Meeting of CA World Service Office Board of Directors March 22, 2007 I. Opening.  Meeting called to order with the Serenity Prayer at 7:09pm by Vice Chair, KathyJo R. II. Tradition 3 read by Tom P.  Discussion ensued: Tom:  I have a desire to stop using cocaine and all other mind altering…

Minutes of the Meeting of CA World Service Office Board of Directors April 12, 2007 I. Opening.  Meeting called to order with the “We” version of the Serenity Prayer at 7:09pm by Chair, John B. II. Tradition 4 read by John B.   Hayward:  I see this as groups governing themselves, but as long as…

Minutes of the Meeting of CA World Service Office Board of Directors April 26, 2007 I. Opening.  Meeting called to order with the “We” version of the Serenity Prayer at 7:05pm by Vice Chair, KathyJo R. II. Tradition 5 read by Willie B.  Discussion ensued.  Earl:  I like how all the traditions support the first…

Minutes of the Meeting of CA World Service Office Board of Directors May 10, 2007 I. Opening.  Meeting called to order with the “We” version of the Serenity Prayer at 7:05pm by Vice Chair, KathyJo R. II. Tradition 6 read by KathyJo R. III. Concept 6 read by Willie B. IV. Birthdays—Willie B., 8 years….

Minutes of the Meeting of CA World Service Office Board of Directors June 28, 2007 I. Opening.  Meeting called to order with the “We” version of the Serenity Prayer at 7:04pm by Chair, John B. II. Tradition 7 read by Willie. Discussion ensued.  Hayward: can a meeting make T-shirts on own and sell them to…

Minutes of the Meeting of CA World Service Office Board of Directors July 12, 2007 I. Opening.  Meeting called to order with the “We” version of the Serenity Prayer at 7:08pm by Vice Chair, KathyJo R. II. Tradition 8 read by Willie.  Patty: often times during the traditions, I like to Woop because I like…

Minutes of the Meeting of CA World Service Office Board of Directors July 26, 2007 I. Opening.  Meeting called to order with the “We” version of the Serenity Prayer at 7:28pm by Chair, John B. II. Tradition 9 read and discussed. III. Concept 9 read and discussed. IV. Birthdays—none. V. Roll call and Quorum Determined…

Minutes of the Meeting of CA World Service Office Board of Directors August 9, 2007 I. Opening.  Meeting called to order with the “We” version of the Serenity Prayer at 7:00pm by Chair, John B. II. Tradition 10 read and by Willie B. and brief discussion ensued. III. Concept 10 read by John B. and…

Minutes of the Meeting of CA World Service Office Board of Directors August 16, 2007 I. Opening.  Meeting called to order with the “We” version of the Serenity Prayer at 7:15pm by Vice Chair, KathyJo R. II. Tradition 11 read and by Teresa N. and brief discussion ensued.  Hayward: what if someone goes on local…

Minutes of the Meeting of CA World Service Office Board of Directors October 11, 2007 I. Opening.  Meeting called to order with the “We” version of the Serenity Prayer at 7:15pm by Chair, John B. II. Tradition 1 read and by Robin L.  No discussion. III. Concept 1 read by Earl H.  Some discussion. IV….

Minutes of the Meeting of CA World Service Office Board of Directors September 27, 2007 I. Opening.  Meeting called to order with the “We” version of the Serenity Prayer at 7:03pm by Chair, John B. II. Tradition 12 read and by Willie B.  No discussion. III. Concept 12 read by Willie B.  Patty: discussed recent…

Minutes of the Meeting of CA World Service Office Board of Directors November 08, 2007 I. Opening.  Meeting called to order with the “We” version of the Serenity Prayer at 7:03pm by Chair, John B. II. Tradition 3 read KathyJo R. Short discussion ensued.     III. Concept 3 read by Willie B.  Short discussion…

Minutes of the Meeting of CA World Service Office Board of Directors December 13, 2007 I. Opening.  Meeting called to order with the “We” version of the Serenity Prayer at 7:03pm by Chair, John B. II. Tradition 4 read Hayward H.  Discussion ensued.  Hayward: so as long as groups aren’t interfering with other groups or…

Minutes of the Meeting of CA World Service Office Board of Directors January 24, 2008 I. Opening.  Meeting called to order with the “We” version of the Serenity Prayer at 7:07pm by Chair, John B. II. Tradition 5 read Willie B.  Brief discussion ensued. III. Concept 5 read by Hayward H.  Brief discussion ensued. IV….

Minutes of the Meeting of CA World Service Office Board of Directors February 14, 2008 I. Opening.  Meeting called to order with the “We” version of the Serenity Prayer at 7:05pm by Chair, John B. II. Tradition 6 read Hayward.  Brief discussion ensued. III. Concept 6 read by Willie.  Brief discussion ensued. IV. Birthdays—none. V….

Minutes of the Meeting of CA World Service Office Board of Directors February 28, 2008 I. Opening.  Meeting called to order with the “We” version of the Serenity Prayer at 7:01pm by Chair, John B. II. Tradition 7 read by KJ.  Brief discussion ensued: Hayward: what is “prudent reserve?”  Earl read from the financial guidelines:…

Minutes of the Meeting of CA World Service Office Board of Directors March 13, 2008 I. Opening.  Meeting called to order with the Serenity Prayer at 7:00pm by Chair, John B. II. Tradition 8 read by Patty.  Brief discussion ensued III. Concept 8 read by Earl H.  Brief discussion ensued. IV. Birthdays—none. V. Roll call…

Minutes of the Meeting of CA World Service Office Board of Directors March 27, 2008 I. Opening.  Meeting called to order with the Serenity Prayer at 7:00pm by Chair, John B. II. Tradition 9 read byKathy Jo R.  Brief discussion ensued III. Concept 9 read by Willie B.  Brief discussion ensued. IV. Birthdays—Patty F. (18…

Minutes of the Meeting of CA World Service Office Board of Directors April 10, 2008 I. Opening.  Meeting called to order with the “we” version of the Serenity Prayer at 7:00pm by Chair, John B. II. Tradition 11 read by Earl H.  Brief discussion ensued. III. Concept 11 read by Willie B.  Brief discussion ensued….

Minutes of the Meeting of CA World Service Office Board of Directors April 24, 2008 I. Opening.  Meeting called to order with the “we” version of the Serenity Prayer at 7:00pm by Chair, John B. II. Tradition 11 read by Willie B.  Brief discussion ensued. III. Concept 11 read by Willie B.  Brief discussion ensued….

Minutes of the Meeting of CA World Service Office Board of Directors May 08, 2008 I. Opening.  Meeting called to order with the “we” version of the Serenity Prayer at 7:12pm by Chair, John B. II. Tradition 12 read by Hayward H.  Brief discussion ensued.  Brief discussion ensued. III. Concept 12 read by Willie B. …

Minutes of the Meeting of CA World Service Office Board of Directors July 24, 2008 I.   Opening.  Meeting called to order with the “we” version of the Serenity Prayer at 7:05pm by Chair, John B. II.   Tradition 3 read by Hayward H.  Brief discussion ensued regarding membership—what defines membership. III. Concept 3 read…

Minutes of the Meeting of CA World Service Office Board of Directors August 14, 2008 I.   Opening.  Meeting called to order with the “we” version of the Serenity Prayer at 7:04pm by Chair, John B. II.   Tradition 4 read by John B.  Brief discussion ensued. III. Concept 4 read by John B.  Brief…

Minutes of the Meeting of CA World Service Office Board of Directors CAWS Conference August 28, 2008 A.   Opening.  Meeting called to order with the “we” version of the Serenity Prayer at 8:20am by Chair, John B. B.   Directors gave brief summary of what is going on in their committees. C.   Birthdays—KJ. …

Minutes of the Meeting of CA World Service Office Board of Directors September 25, 2008 I.   Opening.  Meeting called to order with the “we” version of the Serenity Prayer at 7:04pm by DAL, Richard L. II.   Tradition 5 read by Hayward H.  Brief discussion ensued. III. Concept 5 read by Hayward H.  Brief…

Minutes of the Meeting of CA World Service Office Board of Directors October 9, 2008 I.   Opening.  Meeting called to order with the “we” version of the Serenity Prayer at 7:04pm by DAL, Teresa N. II.   Tradition 6 read by Willie.  Brief discussion ensued. III. Concept 6 read by Hayward.  Brief discussion ensued….

WORLD SERVICE OFFICE BOARD Minutes October 30, 2008 DRAFT SERENITY PRAYER TRADITION 7– Every C.A. group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions.  – Tom read then shared on how this tradition had not only to do with revenue but also each member fully participating. Patty Neil Hayward also shared. CONCEPT 7– The Conference…

WORLD SERVICE OFFICE BOARD Minutes December 11, 2008 SERENITY PRAYER TRADITION 9—CA, as such, ought never be organized; but we may create service boards or committees directly responsible to those they serve. CONCEPT 9 – Good service leadership at all levels is indispensable for our future functioning and safety. Primary world service leadership, once exercised…

WORLD SERVICE OFFICE BOARD Minutes January 8, 2009 SERENITY PRAYER TRADITION 10 – Cocaine Anonymous has no opinion on outside issues; hence the C.A. name ought never be drawn into public controversy. CONCEPT 10 – Every service responsibility should be matched by an equal service authority- the scope of such authority to be always well…

WORLD SERVICE OFFICE BOARD Minutes January 22, 2009 SERENITY PRAYER TRADITION 11 – Our public relations police is based on attraction rather than promotion; we need always maintain personal anonymity at the level of press, radio, television and films. Read by Yvette, discussion followed. CONCEPT 11 – The trustees should always have the best possible…

WORLD SERVICE OFFICE BOARD Minutes February 12, 2009 SERENITY PRAYER INTERVIEW – Interview of Mona Break 8:15 pm TRADITION 12- Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities. Read by Tom, discussion followed. CONCEPT 12 – The Conference shall observe the spirit of C.A. tradition, taking…

WORLD SERVICE OFFICE BOARD Minutes February 26, 2009 SERENITY PRAYER- We version TRADITION 1. Our common welfare should come first; personal recovery depends upon C.A. unity..Read by Hayward CONCEPT 1 – Final responsibility and ultimate authority for C.A.World Services should always reside in the collective conscience of our fellowship. Read by Hayward GROUP INVENTORY–Tradition 3…

WORLD SERVICE OFFICE BOARD Minutes March 12, 2009 SERENITY PRAYER- We version TRADITION 2. For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority – a loving God as He may express Himself in our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern.. Read by Hayward CONCEPT 2 The General Service…

WORLD SERVICE OFFICE BOARD MINUTES April 23, 2009 SERENITY PRAYER TRADITION 5 – Each group has but one primary purpose — to carry its message to the addict who still Suffers. Read by John. CONCEPT 5 – Throughout our World Service structure, a traditional “Right of Appeal” ought to prevail, thus assuring us that minority…

WORLD SERVICE OFFICE BOARD MINUTES May 7, 2009 SERENITY PRAYER_ Teresa TRADITION 6 – A C.A. group ought never endorse, finance or lend the C.A. name to any related facility or outside enterprise, lest problems of money, property or prestige divert us from our primary purpose. Read by Tom CONCEPT  6- On behalf of C.A….

Minutes of the Meeting of CA World Service Office Board of Directors June 25, 2009 I.   Opening.  Meeting called to order with the “we” version of the Serenity Prayer at 7:08pm by Chair, John B. II.   Tradition 7 read by Tom P.    III. Concept 7 read by John B. IV. Traditions Group…

Minutes of the Meeting of CA World Service Office Board of Directors July 9, 2009 Opening – John B. called the meeting to order at 7:10 P.M. with the Serenity Prayer. Tradition 8 – read by Patty F. Concept 8 – read by Willie B. Traditions Group Inventory – Tradition 10 – read by John…

Minutes of the Meeting of CA World Service Office Board of Directors August 6, 2009 Opening – John B. called the meeting to order at 7:10 P.M. with the We version of the Serenity Prayer. Tradition 10 – read by Willie B. Concept 10 – read by Tom P. Traditions Group Inventory – Tradition 12…

Draft Minutes of the Meeting of CA World Service Office Board of Directors August 20, 2009 Opening – John called the meeting to order at 7:04 with the We version of the Serenity Prayer. Tradition 11 and Concept 11 – read Traditions Group Inventory-Tradition 12 Birthdays – none Roll call and Quorum Determined Voting Members…