CAWS Conference 2016 Summary of Motions
Corrected 27-Mar-2017
Note – We were not able to use electronic voting for Day 1 nor Day 2.
Day 1 08-31-2016 Summary of Motions
Motion to have Texas Valley merge with the South Central Texas Area. Motion made and seconded.
Motion carries unanimous.
Motion to accept the former Antelope Valley district as an Area of Cocaine Anonymous. Motion made and seconded.
Motion carries unanimous.
Motion for the Central UK District to become an Area. Motion made and seconded.
Motion carries unanimous.
Motion for CA London District to become an Area of Cocaine Anonymous. Motion made and seconded.
Motion carries unanimous.
Motion to approve the St. George geographic area of Utah to move to the Southern Nevada Area.
Motion made and seconded.
Motion carries unanimous.
Motion to go out of order on agenda. Motion made
and seconded.
Motion carries.
(Followed established process to elect a 2nd Conference Co-Secretary)
Motion to approve Midwest Regional Slate – Patrice F., Vanessa M. Motion
made and seconded.
Motion carries unanimous.
Motion to approve the Pacific South Regional Slate — Dwight J., Gregory A., Michael D., Tom P., Yvette H.
Motion made and seconded.
Objections present so voting was done on each individual name.
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Motion to approve Dwight J. to the Pacific South Regional Slate.
Motion made and seconded.
Motion carries unanimous.
Motion to approve Gregory A. to the Pacific South Regional Slate.
Motion made and seconded.
Motion carries unanimous.
Motion to approve Michael D. to the Pacific South Regional Slate.
Motion made and seconded.
Motion carries unanimous.
Motion to approve Tom P. to the Pacific South Regional Slate.
Motion made and seconded.
Motion carries unanimous.
Motion to approve Yvette H. to the Pacific South Regional Slate.
Motion made and seconded.
Motion carries unanimous.
Motion to approve the Pacific North Regional Slate – Adrian H., Wade S.
Motion made and seconded.
Motion carries unanimous.
Motion to approve the Atlantic North Regional Slate – Alan S., Cameron F., George M.
Motion made and seconded.
Motion carries unanimous.
Motion to approve the Atlantic South Regional Slate – Blake B., Mike S.
Motion made and seconded.
Motion carries unanimous.
Motion to approve the Southwest Regional Slate – Jerico McM., John O., Kerry W.
Motion made and seconded.
Motion carries unanimous.
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Motion to approve the Trustee-at-Large Slate – Alan S., Blake B., Cameron F., John O., Mike S., Patrice F., Tom P., Yvette H., Vanessa M., Wade S. Motion made and seconded.
Motion carries unanimous.
Motion to approve the World Service Office Trustee slate — Kevin M.
Motion made and seconded.
Motion carries unanimous.
Day 2 09-01-2016 Summary of Motions
Motion to approve the 2015 Conference minutes.
Motion made and seconded.
Motion passed with minor opposition.
Note – Electronic voting was used on 09-03-2016.
Day 4 09-03-2016 Summary of Motions
Vote 01 – Used to test the clickers were working.
MOTION: To approve the Suggested General Speaker Meeting Format included in the SR-14 mailing.
Seconded.
Vote 02 – 92 for and 36 against. Motion passed.
MOTION: To approve the revised version of the Introduction page of the LCF guidelines as
submitted in the SR-14 mailing.
Seconded.
Vote 03 – 107 for and 3 against. Motion passes.
MOTION: To change the name of the Literature, Chips and Format Committee to Literature,
Chips and Formats.
Seconded.
Vote 04 – 125 for and 6 against. Motion passed.
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MOTION: To approve the concept of a pamphlet entitled “Group Service Representative”.
Seconded.
Vote 05 – 133 for and 5 against. Motion passed
MOTION: To approve the concept of changing the “To the Newcomer” pamphlet by replacing “Who is a Cocaine Addict?” with “Who is a C.A. Member?”
Seconded.
Call the question.
Vote 06 – 104 for and 27 against. Motion to call the question passes.
Vote 07 – 48 for and 92 against. Motion failed.
Motion: To change Standing Rule 14 on page 46 of the WSM, 120 90 so it would read Standing Rule 14 Any material that has a significant effect on the World Service Conference including but not limited to WSC bids, literature changes, new Area petitions etc. that is to be reviewed by the Delegates for possible consideration by the Conference must be received by the WSO at least 90 days before the WSC so that all Delegates can receive and review the material at least 60 days prior to the Conference.
Seconded
Vote 08 – 89 for and 52 against. Motion does not pass.
Motion to reconsider.
Seconded
Vote 09 – 132 for and 15 against, motion to reconsider passes.
Call the question.
Seconded.
Vote 10 – 132 for and 9 against, motion to call the question passes.
Vote 11 – 131 for and 15 against, motion to change SR-14 passes.
Motion: To add on page 22 of the World Service Manual under District Vice Chair duties a new item,
F. Chairperson of one standing committee
Seconded
Vote 12 – 132 for and 5 against, motion passes.
Motion: To change page 42 of the World Service Manual under Conference Officers, Item 2, The term of a Conference Officer shall be for a period of two Conferences. Conference Officers
The Conference Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson may be elected to serve a total of two terms. The Conference Co-Secretaries may be elected to serve a total of three terms for that particular office. Effective at the WSC 2004, the election of Conference Co-Secretaries shall be staggered, with the intent that only one Co-Secretary rotates out at each Conference.
Seconded.
Vote 13 – 49 for and 97 against, motion fails.
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Motion: To enter a new item on page 42 of the World Service Manual under WSC Committee Chairperson:
J. The chairperson is responsible to submit a quarterly report for their committees, to the Trustee assigned to that committee
Seconded.
Vote 14 – 130 for and 8 against, motion passes.
Motion: To add on page 50 of the World Service Motion under Trustee Negotiation Committee, as the last sentence: The World Service Trustee is the primary signatory of all contracts negotiated by the Trustee Negotiation Committee
Seconded.
Call the question.
Vote 15 – 126 for and 9 against, motion to call the question passes.
Vote 16 – 120 for and 16 against. Motion passes.
Motion to reconsider.
Seconded
Call the question.
Vote 17 – 81 for and ?? against, motion to call the question fails. Debate continues.
Call the question.
Vote 18 – 94 for and 34 against, motion to call the question passes.
Vote 19 – 109 for and 35 against, motion to reconsider fails.
Motion: To add on page 50 of the WSM as a second paragraph to Section 4, Trustee Negotiation Committee:
Also, as a part of this group conscience, there will be the consideration of the following:
a) What the originating committee needs.
b) When the originating committee needs the contract to be completed.
c) Maintaining open communication between the originating committee, the WSOB, the TNC and the WST.
d) Originating committee is to review the contract before it is signed.
Seconded.
Motion to table so S&B and Conference can discuss this motion further.
Seconded.
Call the question.
Seconded.
Vote 20 – 134 for and 4 against. Motion to call the question passes.
Vote 21 – 110 for and 30 against, motion passes to refer back to S&B.
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MOTION: in the Cocaine Anonymous WSCCC Guidelines on page 18, add new bullet 10 under
SPECIAL EVENTS CHAIRPERSON:
10) In order to promote unity, when planning special events please consider the wide demographics (age, race, gender, etc.) of our fellowship and create events geared towards including everyone.
Seconded.
Vote 22 – 106 for and 2 against, motion passes.
MOTION: in the Cocaine Anonymous WSCCC Guidelines on page 41, under BIDDING GUIDELINES:
2) It is suggested that the C.A. Convention be supported by it’s region. It is also recommended that the regional assembly support the city, area, region. If more than one area within the same region is interested in bidding to host a World Service Convention in the same year, it is suggested that it is discussed in the Regional Assembly prior to bid submission.
Motion seconded.
Call the question
Vote 23 – 134 for and 9 against, motion to call the question passes.
Vote 24 – 114 for and 31 against, motion passes.
MOTION: in the Cocaine Anonymous WSCCC Guidelines on page 32, under GENERAL GUIDELINES:
11) It is suggested that the area/city/region bidding for the World Service Convention be supported by its region. It is recommended that the Regional Assembly support the bid.
Seconded.
Vote 25 – 124 for and 13 against, motion passes.
MOTION: in the Cocaine Anonymous WSCCC Guidelines on page 44-45, under Convention Bidding Budget Form.
(refer to Convention Closing Report for exact changes to form).
Seconded.
Vote 26 – 128 for and 13 against, motion passes.
Motion: in the Cocaine Anonymous WSCCC Guidelines on page 8, under CHAIRPERSON, insert new bullet number 15:
15) Attends CAWS convention one year prior to their convention to learn and assist that host city. Participation will be coordinated with that host committee.
Seconded.
Vote 27 – 109 for and 34 against, motion passes.
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MOTION: in the Cocaine Anonymous WSCCC Guidelines page 41 under BIDDING GUIDELINES add new bullet 10 and renumber remaining bullets.
10) All bid packets (PDFs, PowerPoints, videos, etc.) must be submitted to WSCCC steering committee 24 hours prior to conference kick off.
Seconded.
Call the question.
Vote 28 – 126 for and 11 against, motion to call the question passes.
Vote 29 – 119 for and 23 against, motion passes.
MOTION: in the Cocaine Anonymous WSCCC Guidelines on page 47 check request form:
Note: Funds will only be dispersed upon approval of completed Check Request Form along with supporting documentation. , and/or PDF proof.
Seconded.
Vote 30 – 137 for and 3 against, motion passes.
MOTION: in Cocaine Anonymous WSCCC Guidelines on page 9, under VICE- CHAIRPERSON:
5) Obtains 3 bids for audio recording. Coordinates with Hotel Liaison and Program Chair to determine the needs of the convention.
Seconded.
Vote 31 – 137 for and 4 against, motion passes.
MOTION: in the Cocaine Anonymous WSCCC Guidelines on page 32, under BIDDING GUIDELINES:
8) It is suggested that the convention rotate from region to region. It is recommended that the convention not return to any region during any three-year period.
Seconded.
Vote 32 – 112 for and 25 against, motion passes.
MOTION: in the Cocaine Anonymous WSCCC Guidelines on page 41, under BIDDING GUIDELINES:
4) It is suggested that the convention rotate from region to region. It is recommended that the convention not return to any region during any three-year period.
Seconded.
(Note – This is the same as the previous motion, just on a different page of the guidelines. As the
previous motion passed, this change would become housekeeping.)
Motion rescinded.
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Vote for 2020 CAWS Convention, one city only – Denver, Austin, or New York.
Vote 33 – Denver has been eliminated in the1st round.
Vote for Austin or New York.
Vote 34 – 88 Austin and 63 New York. We are going to Austin for the 2020 CAWS Convention.
MOTION: To APPROVE the digital presentation: “C.A. Firsts: 1982-2016. A history of C.A.
for Areas and Districts” to present at their Conventions, Round-ups, Special Events.
(Refer to Archive Committee Closing Report 2016 for complete PowerPoint)
Seconded.
Vote 35 – 139 for and 1 against, motion passed.
MOTION: To approve the Archival Guidelines Handbook for C.A. Areas and Districts (See Archive Committee Closing Report 2016 for document) Seconded.
Vote 36 – 134 for and 1 against, motion passes.
MOTION: The theme of the 2017 World Service Conference be: 12 Steps, One Solution Seconded
Vote 37 – 122 for 0 against, motion passes.
Motion – To strike language from Unity Committee Guidelines for Celebrate Around the World, Procedure #4 “4. Art design will reflect the theme of the upcoming World Service Convention”
Seconded.
Vote 38 – 113 for and 9 against, motion passes.
Motion – The attached draft concept logo be approved as that of 2017 Celebrate Around the
World event
Seconded
Friendly amendment made and accepted.
Amended Motion: The attached draft concept artwork be approved as that of 2017 Celebrate Around the World event.
Vote 39 – 123 for and 11 against, motion passes
Motion: For the WSCPI Committee to co-host with the Colorado PI and participate in the second Annual PI Summit in Denver Colorado. Seconded.
Motion withdrawn.
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Motion: To approve the new PI Poster
(Refer to Public Information Closing Report 2016 for image)
Seconded.
Vote 40 – 131 to and 2 against, motion passes.
Motion: To approve a downloadable website template as a tool to be made available to the Fellowship.
(Website shown)
Seconded.
Call the question.
Seconded.
Vote 41 – 124 for and 9 against, motion to call the question passed.
Vote 42 – 123 for and 22 against, motion passes.
Motion: That the WSCPI committee create PSA’s to include information for the Online Service
Area. Seconded.
Seconded.
Vote 43 – 127 for and 13 against, motion passes.
Motion: To include NADCP as a responsibility of the WSCPI committee. Seconded.
Seconded.
Call the question.
Vote 44 – 112 for and 14 against, motion to call the question passes.
Vote 45 – 83 for and 66 against, motion fails.
Motion to reconsider. Seconded.
Call the question.
Vote 46 – 127 for and 14 against, motion to call the question passes.
Vote 47 – 63 for and 82 against, motion to reconsider fails.
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Motion: To change the TV and Radio copy to read:
Announcement #1
Have you found out the truth about cocaine drugs and now want to stop using?
Announcement #2
Are you or is someone you love deeply in trouble with cocaine or any other mind altering substances?
Announcement #3
Is cocaine Are drugs a problem in your life?
Announcement #4
Cocaine Drugs – Is it Are they using you?
Announcement #5
Has the anxiety and depression associated with cocaine or other drugs use finally gotten to you?
Announcement #7
Is cocaine Are drugs causing you to lose your job…your family…your mind? Is cocaine Are drugs killing you?
Announcement #8ea/;’
If you are powerless over your need for cocaine drugs and your life is unmanageable…
Announcement #9
If you started using crack drugs with your friends and now you are the one who can’t stop…
Announcement #10
Do you feel like a puppet? Is cocaine Are drugs con trolli ng your moves? And no matter how hard you try and pull away, the more entangled you become?
Announcement #13
Is cocaine Are drugs not fun anymore?
Seconded.
Friendly Amendment: I would like the word ‘cocaine and all mind altering substances’ used and not ‘drugs.’
Accepted.
Friendly amendment -To have the original version without the strike and the version with the
strike and the new language.
Accepted.
Motion rescinded.
Motion made to approve the 3 PSA’s. (shown during the PI Opening report)
Seconded.
Vote 48 – 134 for and 7 against, motion passes.
Motion to suspend the rules to extend the session to 1 AM PDT.
Seconded
Vote 49 – 98 for and 18 against. Motion to extend session passes.
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Motion – To approve the resource pack ‘Social Media and Our Guiding Traditions’ to be made
available to the Fellowship to help educate our members on how they can keep themselves and
the Fellowship safe within our Traditions.
(PowerPoint shown on Conference floor)
Seconded.
Call the question.
Vote 50 – 118 for and 7 against, motion to call the question passes.
Vote 51 – 115 for and 16 against, motion passes.
Motion: To approve the international finance guidelines, the Netherlands version.
Seconded.
Vote 52 – 107 for and 1 against, motion passes.
Motion – To approve the revised 2016 WSO budget.
Seconded
Vote 53 – 118 for and 1 against, motion passes
Motion – To approve the proposed 2017 WSO Budget.
Seconded
Vote 54 – 120 for and 5 against, motion passes.
Vote for Conference Parliamentarian, only vote for one candidate – Cliff W., Russell S., Richard S.
Vote 55 – Cliff W. is removed from the ballot.
Vote 56 – Russell S. is our Conference Parliamentarian.
Motion to remove any reference to the H&I Can from the H&I Guidelines.
Seconded.
Call the question.
Vote 57 – 111 for 6 against, call the question passes Vote 58 – 28 for 93 against, motion fails.
Motion to suspend rules to extend the session 2 AM.
Seconded
Vote 59 – motion to extend passes
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Motion for the WSCPI committee to co-host with the Colorado PI committee and participate in the 2nd Annual PI Summit in Denver, CO.
Seconded.
Motion to refer back to the PI committee.
Motion is withdrawn.
(Not sure what Vote 60 was used for, probably a call the question . . . . . it was really late at night. . . . sigh. . . . )
Motion to allow the PI Committee to use the proposed changes in Referral PI 2016-2 for a period of one year so they can test the proposed changes and report back to this body in one year with the results. The PI manual will not be changed in any way. Seconded.
Quorum call.
Vote 61 – 106 votes present.
Call the question.
Vote 62 – 99 for and 5 against, motion to call the question passes Vote 63 on motion – 30 for 71 against, motion fails.
Motion to close.
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