C.A. WORLD SERVICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SUMMARY MINUTES OF MEETING QUARTERLY BOARD MEETING
Friday, December 6th – Sunday, December 8th, 2019
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 WS Conference. Such confidential use does not, of course, violate in any way our Tradition on anonymity in public communications media (press, radio, TV, etc.).
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WSBT Quarterly 4 Meeting 2019
December 6 – 8, 2019
Los Angeles
Friday, December 6th
Met in hotel lobby at noon for lunch.
Minutes
Moment of silence and Serenity Prayer…December 6, 2019 at 2 pm, Wade opened the meeting and led the board in a moment of silence and the prayer
Personal Sharing (approximately 3-5 minutes each) completed at 3:33, break until 3:48
Roll call-3:55
- Yvette Holman – WST yes
- Jason Laurence – TAL1 / MERT yes
- Vanessa Matthews Jackson – TAL2 yes
- Kevin Murphy – WSOT yes
- Clay Plummer – MWRT yes
- Chris Redd – ASRT yes
- Kerry Wesley – SWRT yes
- Sarah Taylor – ERT / WSBT Assistant Secretary yes
- Tom Phelan – PSRT / WSBT Secretary yes
- George Mooney – ANRT / WSBT Vice Chair yes
- Wade Staples – PNRT / WSBT Chair yes
Reading of the 12 Traditions (Clay) read by Clay
Read long form of Tradition 3 and discuss (Yvette) read and discussed by Yvette. Yvette emphasized the Twelve and Twelve essay point made regarding the number of rules AA groups were implementing to determine membership. Yvette discussed behavioral issues in meetings and the various ways this has been handled in her local areas. The final point made was regarding requirement for membership. Kevin added to the conversation by noting C.A.’s requirements to be a C.A. group as outlined in the manual. Kerry mentioned an example from his area where a group member desired to exclude somebody.
George discussed the example of the guy who came into the group with a problem some thought worse than being an alcoholic and how after consideration the group allowed the member and he turned out to be a useful long-time member. Jason brought up the statement “our membership should include all those who suffer from alcoholism.” Jason noted the introduction heard from some: “I’m a real addict,” as being potentially dangerous to group unity. He stressed that each member decides for themselves their own desire for membership.
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Read Concept 4 and discuss (Sarah) read and discussed by Sarah. Sarah noted the concept as being a great equalizer towards participation. She elaborated on examples where different service positions in a group were entitled to a vote in the group conscience. She pointed out the idea that everybody has a deep desire to belong and this concept serves to support this principle. Kerry brought up an example from his area about being a chair and he allowed an expansion of the ability to vote so the experience would be more inclusive. Kevin noted that carrying the group conscience being important because of having been selected by the area. He talked about the WSOB experience of being denied the right to vote on the conference floor. And how this was rectified because of a correct understanding of the is concept. Vanessa mentioned that “no member is placed in a position of ultimate authority.” She also noted the uniqueness of this as an organizational feature. Tom mentioned an experience when a person who felt the limited timeframe given for review of a committee project denied that person the “right of participation.”
Chair’s opening remarks (Wade) Wade welcomed everybody especially the new member and thanked the board. He noted the heavy workload since the conference-13 online motions, a transfer from yahoo group structure to the Groups.io system. He described the positive effects of initiatives by this board and a growth in the fellowship and a sense of excitement.
WSBT officer reports (Attachment A)
Chair (Wade)
Vice-Chair (George)
Secretary (Tom)
Assistant Secretary (Sarah)
Motion made and seconded to approve the reports as submitted, Motion passed unanimously.
Trustee reports (Attachment B)
Atlantic North Regional Trustee (George) discussed activity in Washington D.C.and its growth and renewed energy; also noted the geographical areas included in the C.A. area PANJDE.
Atlantic South Regional Trustee (Chris) pointed out that Nashville district is making efforts to re-establish connection to service structure. North Carolina requested assistance regarding groups attending meetings from facilities focused on a range of mental health issues.
Midwest Regional Trustee (Clay) mentioned western PA district is merging Youngstown district in Ohio area. Sarah asked about H&I meetings and discussion ensued about the character of H&I meetings.
European Regional Trustee (Sarah) question raised about the number of H&I meetings in London area, Sarah noted she asked the question as well. Noted it’s hard to get into correctional facilities in London. Noted the increase in meetings in C.A. South Africa.
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Mainland European Regional Trustee (Jason) more discussion about nature of H&I meetings
Pacific North Regional Trustee (Wade)
Pacific South Regional Trustee (Tom) question about SFVCA safety issues; brief discussion about the nature of the issue
Southwest Regional Trustee (Kerry) discussed success of southern Colorado as well as growth in the Colorado area
Trustee At Large 1 (Jason) question regarding hotel search for world convention in Holland, responded that steering committee is just formed. Hotel work to begin. Trustee At Large 2 (Vanessa)
(6:00 pm dinner break) Reconvened at 7:30 pm.
World Service Office Trustee Report (Kevin) brought up thoughts regarding DOO position and transition process.
World Service Trustee Report (Yvette)
Motion made and seconded to approve trustee reports.
Motion passed unanimously. (see discussion notes below)
WSBT Subcommittee reports – lead member listed first (Attachment C)
Finance (Kerry/All) extensive discussion of financial reports with detailed focus on line item examination of revenue and expense statements (actual vs budget and prior year comparisons). Additional extensive discussion took place regarding 2019 convention results and issues related to reporting the results without sufficient information from international host area. Finance sub-committee chair walked board through line by line analysis of revenue and expense statements.
Legal (Vanessa/Yvette) discussion took place about reporting apps with Google, Apple or other app stores that may infringe on trademark or copyright. Kevin noted the list of trademark numbers necessary for reporting infringements.
NewsGram (Clay) Clay expressed concern from the editor about regional newsgram coordinators and stressed the importance of receiving trustee articles. Jason acknowledged missing the last deadline.
TEC (George/Sarah) discussed number of positions being filled and need for recording interviews at convention so TEC delegates can watch the interviews at the conference. Multiple platforms are available to facilitate the process of interviewing at the convention.
10:30 pm
Discussed agenda items for Saturday’s board to board meeting.
Break-11:00 pm
Reconvene 8:35 am
Reviewed and approved board to board agenda
Long-term Planning (Jason/All) reviewed, no issues. Sub-committee chair emphasized the need to action the work on the LTP project chart. Orientation (George/All) short and sweet, no issues.
International Structure and Development (Sarah, Wade, Kevin, Jason) No questions or issues
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TNC (Yvette, Kerry, Sarah, Jason, Vanessa, Wade) No issues raised.
Trustee Outreach (Wade) no questions or issues
World Service Conference (Chris/Kevin) no report at this time
External Communications (Vanessa/Jason) noted that Jason and Vanessa need to liaise on overlapping issues
Motion made and seconded to approve subcommittee reports, motion approved unanimously.
Trustee Conference Committee reports – lead member listed first (Attachment D)
Conference (Sarah, Yvette) Question about new positions added at 2019 conference for referral tracker and administrator and if the expenses are included in 2020 budget. The positions have been filled.
Public Information (Chris, Clay) Chris stressed that the committee is very busy. Brief discussion ensued regarding various issues being dealt with by the committee –PI Summits, Roadshow, etc. Requirement that expenditues in excess of $250 be approved by the PI lead trustee was reiterated.
Hospitals & Institutions (Kevin, Vanessa) no questions or issues
Literature, Chips & Formats (Clay, Tom) Clay brought up questions of point 12 approvals and potential LCF guideline issues. Additional questions were raised with respect to the current Step Companion guide project. Discussion ensued about the nature of the book. Final note is that the book project In Light of Our Experience has a new project lead.
Structure & Bylaws (Jason, Kevin) question raised about the number of delegates per area issue and Jason noted that S&B has created a sub-committee to address the issue. Additional discussion took place regarding the “mini manual.”
Convention (Yvette, Sarah) ………ask Sarah
Archive (Vanessa, Wade) Several questions raised regarding interviews of early members. Also discussion regarding archived WSOB and WSBT minutes.
Unity (Tom, Kerry) question regarding downloadability of Celebrate Around the World flyer
Break at 10:47 for board to board meeting
Finance (Kerry, Jason) Suggested some wording be reconsidered
Information Technologies (Wade, George) question re : item 5, « any new area… » a regular item for review. No other issues
Motion made and seconded to approve conference committee reports, approved unanimously.
CAWS Convention updates (Attachment E)
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- CAWS 2020 (Kerry) Discussion took place about recording units, mentioned hotel deposit due first of the year
- CAWS 2021 (George) is there outreach taking place in Quebec and Canadian provinces? French language opportunities, general discussion about hotel and other issues especially the cost of event spaces in the event of failure to meet F&B minimum.
- CAWS 2022 (Chris) noted that a meeting is scheduled in the coming week with current chair to determine if the chair is willing and able to continue in the role.
- CAWS 2023 (Jason) raised the issue that the committee is considering not using one of the hotels included in the bid. More will be revealed. Extensive discussion ensued regarding concerns about how convention bidding takes place and other related issues.
Motion made and seconded to accept convention update reports, motion approved unanimously.
PLACE MARKER – BUSINESS ITEMS
MARKER 2006.02.20 Copyright and trademark protection (Vanessa/Yvette) – To remain on agenda for quarterly review
| Matter No. | Country | Mark | Renewal Due: | |||||||
| 59628-0001 | Canada | WE’RE HERE AND WE’RE FREE | September 30, 2027 | |||||||
| 59628-0002 | ||||||||||
| U.S. | COCAINE ANONYMOUS | September 4, 2020 | ||||||||
| 59628-0003 | Canada | COCAINE ANONYMOUS | December 13, 2021 | |||||||
| 59628-0004 | U.S. | CA | December 20, 2028 | |||||||
| 59628-0005 | Canada | CA | June 12, 2022 | |||||||
| 59628-0006 | ||||||||||
| U.S. | CA HOPE FAITH COURAGE (logo) | April 24, 2020 | ||||||||
| 59628-0007 | Canada | CA HOPE FAITH COURAGE (logo) | August 9, 2021 | |||||||
| 59628-0008 | U.S. | WE’RE HERE AND WE’RE FREE | April 2, 2026 | |||||||
| 59628-0009 | Europe | COCAINE ANONYMOUS | April 1, 2026 | |||||||
| 59628-0010 | Europe | CA HOPE FAITH COURAGE (logo) | July 26, 2026 | |||||||
| 59628-0011 | Europe | CA | November 15, 2021 | |||||||
| 59628-0012 | South Africa | COCAINE ANONYMOUS | ||||||||
| ? | ||||||||||
| 59628-0013 | South Africa | CA | June 30, 2027 | |||||||
| 59628-0014 | South Africa | CA HOPE FAITH COURAGE (logo) | June 30, 2027 | |||||||
MARKER 2006.08.13 Signature of annual corporate documents (All)
To be completed @ at Winter Quarterly
Note from 1908 Q3 Quarterly Meeting: We requested that Kevin request of the WSOB to get us copies of the documents we will be asked to sign in advance, as well as a summary of the policy we are covered under for ‘Directors and Officers Insurance’.
MARKER 2009.05.09 Status of WSO – (Yvette/Kevin) Kevin noted the biggest thing in the office is the DOO’s pending retirement and efforts are underway to facilitate the
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transition. The WSOB is emphasizing technological capabilities possessed by candidates in its search parameters. Everything seems to be running smoothly.
Dinner break 6:06 pm
Reconvene 7:58 pm
Discussion took place regarding formal job descriptions. Additionally, discussed having the office develop a quantifiable quality management system to support the organization in providing a framework for understanding functions and processes of the people and the systems.
Motion made and seconded to ask WSOB chair to obtain costs to gain ISO (9001) accreditation for the WSO by the end of January, unanimously approved.
MARKER – TEC – (George/Sarah) discussed dates of regional assemblies with active slates in 2020
MARKER – FINANCIAL OVERVIEW – (Kerry) discussed need to draw from prudent reserve to cover expenses, primarily the conference hotel bill.
MARKER – LONG TERM PLANNING – (Jason) chair suggested projects be actioned. Possibly in the form of reports with intention toward referrals. The concept of regional service structuring was brought up as a WSBT initiative.
OLD BUSINESS
- Archiving WSBT Minutes (Tom) discussed Jason being authorized to research and collate minutes for use in LCF book project, In Light of Our Experience.
- Non-Addict Trustee Roles and Responsibilities (Jason) discussed feedback from most recent trustee dinner where the trustees were asked to provide ideas and feelings on non-addict roles and responsibilities.
Motion made and seconded to make a WSBT (board) referral to S&B to remove the Non-Addict trustee position from the manual. Friendly amendment made and seconded to revise the motion to the following- that the Non-Addict position not be filled at this time and this be made public; accepted by original maker and second.
Motion passed unanimously.
- WSBT Guidelines (Wade) Wade and Tom to work on this Sunday and carry over to next quarterly old business
- Trustee Orientation Documents (Wade) to be presented on-line
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NEW BUSINESS
- Questions for WSOB and WSBT Board to Board Meeting complete
- Election of corporate officers-Kevin nominated and elected as President of CAWS, Inc.
- Jason nominated and elected as Vice-President of CAWS, Inc.; Clay nominated and elected as Secretary of CAWS, Inc..
- Board to Board meeting Saturday, December 7th, 2019 at Noon at CAWSO. Complete
Break at 10:33 pm
Reconvene at 8:08 am December 8, 2019
- Explore safeguarding guidelines for our fellowship. Do we need to be doing any? [Sarah] Sarah presented issues related to problems in UK associated with areas and legal entity structuring. Charity Commission in Uk obligates corporate entities to employ safeguarding guidelines. As a result multiple alleged violations. Suggestions included reaching out to other fellowships in the UK to gain information related
- WSO Employee Health Insurance [Kevin] completed at board to board
- Motion made and seconded to create an ad hoc committee (led by Kevin) to look into conducting on-line quarterlies, motion passes with substantial unanimity.
- Discussion of LTP item of Regional Service Structure [Jason] (May do a conference call)-topic introduced. Discussion ensued with pros and cons discussed. Decided to keep this on WSBT LTP for further review.
- Review “when is trust lost” as a document to possibly make available as a resource for our fellowship to use. [Sarah] document is available in quarterly meeting miscellaneous file and will come forward as an on-line motion. Chair has instructed the board to review the document in anticipation of this motion.
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- Discuss the Review Process for 12-Step Companion [Kevin]-Kevin expressed concern about restrictions on trustee review function. Would like to review for content as well as traditions. Concern expressed that the fellowship is not all west coast recovery. Suggestion that some significant portion of the book be made available to delegates with consideration given to retaining commercial value. Consideration should be given to the time for review.
Motion made and seconded that the WSBT be given the opportunity to review the Step Companion Guide for not only traditions but also content and format. Motion passes.
Motion made and seconded that Clayton take over Assistant Secretary position. Sarah explained the duties associated with the position. Passed unanimously.
- CURRENT CORRESPONDENCES/ AWAITING RESPONSES:
Motion made and seconded to respond to the following inquiry with our standard introduction letter and to be followed up by Public Information. (to be handled by External Communications sub-committee)
Corr. # Q4/01 2019/10/25:
Re: ‘Lived Experience in Service Design” – Angus & Perth Alcohol & Drugs Department Request:
Ref: Q4/01 2019/10/25
From: KerrL [mailto:KerrL@angus.gov.uk]
Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2019 4:10 AM
To: cawso@ca.org
Subject: Lived Experience in Service Design
Good Morning,
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I am contacting you in my capacity as strategic lead for substance use in Angus and Perth & Kinross, Scotland, UK.
Over the past year, we have seen an increase in cocaine use in our area and we wish to ensure that our services are 1. Accessible and 2. Appropriate, for individuals who are looking for support to address their cocaine use. We have a wealth of data, provided via a public health led research project however, we are keen for the voice of lived experience to help us shape our services. We do not have a CA meeting local to us and wondered whether your organisation could support us in terms of giving advice around what your members say works well in services, the types of approaches they have felt helped them best etc. We would then use this information alongside the data we have and information re best practice from the research to inform our service development.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Kind Regards, Laura
Laura Kerr
Lead Officer – Alcohol & Drugs (Angus and Perth & Kinross)
07880 084361
Corr. # Q4/02 2019/11/07: Re: “Love & Service” Dinner Leaflet with AA Grapevine Quote Clay will take this one
—–Original Message—–
From: “mwrt@ca.org” <mwrt@ca.org>
Sent: Monday, November 4, 2019 10:12pm
To: wsbt@ca.org
Subject: Correspondence from member
Good morning Clay,
First of all, congratulations on being the Midwest Regional Trustee! You are a great
asset to the fellowship!
Now to my inquiry:
At the “Love in Service Dinner” at the CA World Service Conference 2019, a white folded page was in the seats. On the last page, under “What does CA service have to do with my sobriety?” it’s noted at the bottom of the reading that it was an excerpt from the AA Grapevine Vol. 35, Issue 5 as modified and adapted.
I believe the conference committee should not have used this reading- modified or original, for it is not WSC approved literature. Please advise.
Sincerely,
Dwanna R.
Member
This is what was sent to me through yahoo groups by the member her email is forserenity@yahoo.com.
Clay P.
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MWRT
Corr. # Q4/03 2019/11/06: Re: 12-Step Companion Review Release/NDA Form for WSBT Review
Motion made and seconded to approve the release form. Kevin spoke in favor. Friendly amendment accepted by maker and second removing items 1, 2, and 3 “We ask of you the following….to be committed to this review process on behalf of the addict who still suffers.” Motion passes with substantial unanimity.
Kerry to take lead on response
—–Original Message—–
From: “Elizabeth Saldebar” <esaldebar@aol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2019 5:23pm
To: WSBT@yahoogroups.com, wsob@ca.org
Cc: wsobchair@ca.org, PNRT@ca.org, psrt@ca.org, esaldebar@aol.com, lcf@ca.org
Subject: Review Release for 12 Step Companion Guide
Dear WSBT & WSOB,
Good afternoon. Please see the attached release document for the 12 Step Companion Guide. We request that you expedite this review so it will be ready prior to the LCF & WSBT review of the 12 Step Companion Guide.
Thank you so much for your service.
In gratitude,
Elizabeth
CC: Justin C., LCF Chairperson, Wade S., WSBT Chairperson, Randy M., WSOB Chairperson & Tom P., LCF Trustee
Elizabeth Schmidt Saldebar
12 Step Companion Guide Sub- Committee Chairperson
esaldebar@aol.com
626.689.6999
WSBT REFERRALS
WSBT 2019-2 Referral forwarded from S&B – S&B number is 2017-15
Referral Subject (summarize please): To develop a process to change Article 10 of Conference Charter, one of the 12 Steps or 12 Traditions 15 (Jason and Kevin to address as S&B trustees)
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WSBT 2019-3 Referral forwarded from S&B – S&B number is 2018-13Referral Subject (summarize please): To develop a process to change Article 10 of Conference Charter, one of the 12 Steps or 12 Traditions and clarification of ¾ of the groups. (Jason and Kevin to address as S&B trustees)
WSBT 2019-4 from Susan B. OSA (In-Conference)
There was information in your opening report about seeing to it that our trademarks are up to date and used properly. I respectfully ask that the WSBT make sure that the block letters C.A. are used with the periods in all your forms, minutes and reports. We depend on and look to you for guidance and consistency. Thank you for your consideration! (Sarah and Vanessa to address)
CORRESPONDENCE/RESPONSES FROM/TO THE FELLOWSHIP
Corr. # Q3/03 2019/7/11:
From: “CAWSO”
Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2019 9:02am
To: wsbt@…
Subject: FW: Custom Shirts. –
—–Original Message—–
From: Heather Courneya [mailto:sales@…]
Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2019 5:34 PM
To: cawso@…
Subject: Custom Shirts
Hello!
My name is Heather Courneya and I own a recovery store called Custom Tz in
Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
I print all kinds of different recovery items for AA, NA and Alanon. I am licensed and registered with NA world. I would like to add CA to our line up of items! Is there anything I need to do in order to make custom items such as coffee mugs and t-shirts?
Looking forward to hearing back from you.
Thank you,
Heather Courneya
Custom Tz
2069 McCulloch Blvd.
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
928-855-7587
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Approved Response:
Dear Heather,
Thank you for your enquiry. We have considered your offer, consulted with other branches of our service structure and are obliged to decline for the following reasons:
Our World Service Office are responsible for producing and distributing Cocaine Anonymous memorabilia. All of our memorabilia and other items have to be approved by our Conference prior to production. Adherence to this protocol affords us the ability to maintain the necessary control over our product portfolio.
We are therefore not at liberty to license the use of our logo, trademarks and copyright materials to any outside vendor. As the World Service Board of Trustees we are charged with protecting our intellectual property.
Yours Sincerely,
World Service Board of Trustees
Cocaine Anonymous
Corr. # Q3/04 2019/7/31:
Ref: Q3/04 2019/7/31
From: “stephen watkins” <watnoneleft@yahoo.co.uk>
Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2019 1:18am
To: wsbt@ca.org, tal1@ca.org, esarahtaylor@gmail.com
Subject: Fwd: Urgent Inquire cocaineanonymous/ Trademark Infringe Problems (To Principal/CEO)
Hi Guys , we have received this email and I’m not sure who needs to deal with it , if indeed anything needs to be done.
Thankyou for your continued service
Steve
Cauk
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: CAUK Literature <literature@cauk.org.uk>
Date: 31 July 2019 at 08:57:23 BST
To: Steve Watkins <watnoneleft@yahoo.co.uk>
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Subject: Fwd: RE: Urgent Inquire cocaineanonymous/ Trademark Infringe Problems (To Principal/CEO)
Hi Steve
Please can you pass this onto the right bodies to take action.
Many thanks, Nicky
——– Original Message ——–
Subject: RE: Urgent Inquire cocaineanonymous/ Trademark Infringe Problems (To Principal/CEO)
Date: 31-07-2019 07:41
From: lee <lee@govidc.org.cn>
To: helpline <helpline@cauk.org.uk>
Reply-To: admin <admin@ipnet.hk>, lee <lee@govidc.org.cn>
Dear Principal,
Nice day. We are an organization specialized in dealing with Internet Copyright dispute and Trademark Registration in Asia.
Yesterday, one company named Mircury Investment Co. Ltd applied for the Internet TradeMark “cocaineanonymous” and some Domains with us. After checking, we found it conflicted with your name and trademark.
As we have nice cooperations before, we need confirm with you if you consigned that company to register these? Or are they your subbranch? Because the Domains and Internet TradeMark may relate to the usufruct of your trademark, pls give us a reply ASAP.
Best Regards,
Lee Gao
Manager of Auditing Department
———————————————————————————————-
Hong Kong IP Network Limited
Web: www.hk-ip.org
- +852 30697409
- +852 30697409
- admin@ipnet.hk
Add: UNIT 3A 20/F FAR EAST CONSORTIUM BLDG 121 DES VOEUX RD CENTRAL HK
Regarding Trademark Infringement Email addressed to “Principal/CEO” as forwarded above – WSBT Legal was looking into this email, and then later it was determined to be a “phishing scam’ email.
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Corr. # Q3/05 2019/7/31:
From: Teddy Wilson [mailto:teddywilson3232@…]
Sent: Saturday, August 3, 2019 2:37 PM
To: cawso@…
Subject:
Authorization of use of CA block letters and motto HOPE FAITH AND COURAGE on baseball caps and knit caps for sale at CA meetings, CA functions, and general sales to the public.
A percentage of sales donated to CA district office and local CA fellowships.
ALL ENQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT:
1cleanpro280@… and/or
213-338-9391 ask for Teddy Wilson
Thank you
Approved Response:
Dear Teddy,
Thank you for your enquiry. We have considered your offer, consulted with other branches of our service structure and are obliged to decline for the following reasons:
As you have written as an individual and not as a representative of a Cocaine Anonymous (C.A.) Group, District or Area we are responding on the basis that you are an outside entity / business looking for a license to produce C.A. memorabilia.
Our World Service Office are responsible for producing and distributing C.A. memorabilia. All of our memorabilia and other items have to be approved by our Conference prior to production. Adherence to this protocol affords us the ability to maintain the necessary control over our product portfolio.
We are therefore not at liberty to license the use of our logo, trademarks and copyright materials to any outside vendor. As the World Service Board of Trustees we are charged with protecting our intellectual property.
Yours Sincerely,
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Cocaine Anonymous World Service Board of Trustees
Corr. # Q3/06 2019/8/9:
From: Devin Edge [mailto:ordurrex@…]
Sent: Thursday, August 8, 2019 7:14 PM
To: cawso@…
Subject: Group Literature
Since CA uses AA’s Big Book and 12 x 12, is it ok for a CA group to sell them?
APPROVED RESPONSE:
Dear Devin,
First and foremost, we want to thank you for your thoughtfulness regarding your inquiry. The World Service Office Board felt it prudent to pass this along to the World Service Board of Trustees. The board sees no issue in groups selling The Big Book or the 12 and 12 which C.A. has been so graciously allowed to use by Alcoholics Anonymous, I have added verbiage from our Newsgram edition Q4/1994:
“THE BOOKS ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS AND TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS ARE TWO OF OUR MOST VALUABLE TOOLS OF RECOVERY AND AS SUCH IT IS THE OPINION OF COCAINE ANONYMOUS THAT MEETINGS SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO HAVE THESE BOOKS AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT MEMBERS IN THEIR RECOVERY”.
Also here is another point of reference for you:
P14 2019 WSM:
Cocaine Anonymous groups, meetings and service committees should only use, display, distribute or sell the following literature and materials: the WSC Approved Literature set forth in the Appendix, the books “ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS,” “TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS,” and “The A.A. Service Manual, combined with the 12 Concepts For World Service,” and Cocaine Anonymous World Service, Region, Area, District and group/ meeting approved flyers, meeting directories and other materials displaying the C.A. logo as described above.
We hope this answers your inquiry.
In Love And Service,
Cocaine Anonymous World Service Board of Trustees
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Corr. # Q3/08 2019/8/21:
Re: CAWS 2021 Fundraising Logo. This correspondence seeking WSBT approval for a CAWS 2021 logo was completed through online communications of the WSBT and the response was provided directly (in person) by the ANRT to the CAWS2021 Steering Committee.
Corr.# Q3/09 2019/8/27:
Ref: Q3/09 2019/8/27
Hello and thank you for your email.
My name is Simon and I am an addict. I have been in recovery now for 16 months, I have a sponsor, I work the steps of NA and regularly attend meetings and I do service at both meeting and area level. I have included this to show my level of commitment to the recovery sector so you can appreciate that I am involved daily in recovery in more ways than one.
I can confirm that our website has now gone live here at www.recovertee.co.uk and as you will see, our mission statement is to raise the awareness of addiction and recovery and it would be great to have the permission to use the CA logo on our garments and items to promote through the website. We are presently the only UK based licensee of the Narcotics Anonymous logo having been granted permission in August 2019.
We are presently also in talks with NA about assisting in the promotion of events and conferences and using the recovertee brand to promote recovery.
I am fully respectful of Tradition 7 however and we are looking to make suitable donations / gestures to a wide range of recovery based services in one form or another as a way of giving back.
If you have any specific questions relating to this, I would be more than happy to chat these through.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Kind Regards
Simon Clark | Director
Niche Tees Ltd
- 07884 398 770
- wwwniche-tees.co.uk
Approved Response:
Dear Simon,
Thank you for your enquiry. We have considered your offer, consulted with other branches of our service structure and are obliged to decline for the following reasons:
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Our World Service Office are responsible for producing and distributing Cocaine Anonymous memorabilia. All of our memorabilia and other items have to be approved by our Conference prior to production. Adherence to this protocol affords us the ability to maintain the necessary control over our product portfolio.
We are therefore not at liberty to license the use of our logo, trademarks and copyright materials to any outside vendor. As the World Service Board of Trustees we are charged with protecting our intellectual property.
Yours Sincerely,
World Service Board of Trustees
Cocaine Anonymous
Corr. # Q3/07 2019/8/17:
Trusted Servants: August 16, 2019
Please allow the herein below to help us establish an open dialogue among us to discuss Public Information and where we would like to collectively see it develop and grow in the coming months and years. At some point, it might also be an important consideration to bring any subsequent discussions as an agenda item for future committee meetings.
“A few months ago I was giving my report on the upcoming 2019 NADCP Conference. I was very excited; I reported that Linda F. D.O.O./WSO was coming to the conference. Questions were raised as to why Linda was attending, and what it would cost. I told them she was going to help with the booth. Later our subcommittee was informed that Linda. was told she couldn’t go. That she would not be attending after all. In discussions that occurred after it appears that there had been “contempt prior to investigation”. While there were budget concerns, questions were not asked to get specifics on the details of her trip and the cost. The fact is there wasn’t any further cost to the fellowship or the NADCP budget. The additional cost from Sweden to DC had been covered in the spirit of the 7th Tradition. The room booked for Darline L and I would have been shared for her accommodations. It is my hope that in the future more questions are asked and more communication is had before decisions are made, before we have “contempt prior to investigation”. WE are spiritual beings having a human experience. Thank you for your time and consideration. ILAS, Rose Jones NADCP Chair.”
We strongly stand on a foundation of no one ever being denied the opportunity of being of service in/to Cocaine Anonymous. Having this trip abruptly terminated without discussion or explanation with the committee concerns us. There was opportunity denied to someone who was willing to do service, willing to do PI work
As you know, we were selected to be presenters at the NADCP Conference this year. It was an honor. We believe we successfully conveyed Cocaine Anonymous as another alternative to the Professionals for their offenders with a drug/alcohol problem. We hope we passed a strong message of hope to those Professionals who might not have been aware of our fellowship. The planning leading up to the conference is always an invaluable labor of love from the World Service Office. We don’t think we would have had the past or recent successes without the WSO’s hands on participation.
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While several of us have participated in the NADCP Conference in previous years, as addicts/alcoholics conveying CA’s message, most of us know only a little of the work going on behind the scene at the WSO. It is our opinion that the perceived value of having the D.O.O in attendance was missed.
Overall, and most important, our main objective is to see Public Information continue to thrive. Ensuring that no one, who is willing to be of service, is ever denied the opportunity is a step in that direction.
ILAS:
Rose J, Richard B, Darline Leslie
NADCP WSPI Subcommittee
Approved Response:
Dear Rose, Richard & Darline,
Thank you for your letter and service at this year’s NADCP, we understand that our participation was a great success.
Having considered the content of your letter we would advise the following:
Although the World Service Board of Trustees has oversight of the World Service Office, we are not involved in decision making affecting the day to day operations. The Director of Operations is not a Fellowship member and is in fact an employee. It is the responsibility of the WSO line management to decide on the activities of any such employees. Decisions on workload and how costs are allocated is purely within the purview of the WSO. We, as a Board, do not involve ourselves in those matters, nor do we think it would serve any benefit to our fellowship if we did.
Yours sincerely,
The World Service Board of Trustees
Corr. # Q3/10 2019/9/16:
Regarding Potential Trademark Infringement in Asia – Email addressed to “Principal/CEO” – This was an almost identical email as previously received Corr. # Q3/04 2019/7/31 and was determined to be a “phishing scam’ email. Further research showed the email to be a recognized internet scam and no response was sent.
- Dates and Times for Conference Calls and Quarterlies (Wade):
Q4 2019: Friday, December 6th (lunch @ noon, quarterly @ 1:30 pm) to Sunday, December 8th (noon)
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| Conference Call: | Sunday, January 19th, 2020 @ 9AM PST |
| Q1 2020: | March 26th to March 28th, 2020 at Illinois Area |
| Convention. Beginning noon on Thursday, March 26, | |
| 2020. | |
| Conference Call: | Saturday, April 11th, 2020 @ 9AM PST |
| Q2 2020: | Sunday, May 17th (noon) to Monday, May 25th (noon) |
| 2019 – Quarterly 17th to 21st, Convention 21st to 25th. | |
| Conference Call: | Sunday, July 19th, 2020 @ 9AM PST |
| Q3 2019: | Friday, August 28th (6 PM Dinner) to Sunday, |
| September 6th, 2020 | |
| Q4 2019: | TBD. |
WSBT Group Inventory – Tradition 2
11:49 am
Motion made and seconded to close, unanimously approved.
Close – Serenity Prayer
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For all attachments and reports see pdf: 2019-12-06-08-WSBT-Quarterly-Minutes.pdf