MINUTES OF THE 3RD C.A, WORLD SERVICES BUSINESS CONFERENCE WOODLAND HILLS MARRIOT WOODLAND HILLS, CA,
MARCH 21 & 22, 1987
****** SATURDAY MORNING ******
Willie O. opened the 3rd C.A. World Services Conference on Saturday March 21 by welcoming the delegates.
Melody lead the Serenity Prayer.
Misty read “How It Works”.
Lucy from Connecticut read the Twelve Traditions.
Zachary H. moved to ratify the Conference Committee’s selection of Greg T. from Orange County for Parliamentarian.
After a question on who could vote, Fenn explained that only delegates Trustees and 1 member of the World Service Office could vote
Greg was ratified by a 2/3rds vote to be the Parliamentarian,
Fenn resigned as Conference Secretary and Thomas H. was ratified to serve as Conference Secretary for this Conference only.
Greg explained about voting and policies.
- There will be a 15 minute limit for discussion.
- An amendment must be voted on before another amendment can be entered on the floor.
- Discussion will be limited to the motion on the floor.
- You may only speak twice on a motion on the same day,
- Persons with more than one vote must stand in the center aisle and indicate the number of votes that they represent.
- A delegate must be present to vote, no absentee voting is allowed.
- Only delegates may make motions or discuss motions before the Conference.
- Two thirds of members present are required for motions to pass.
After some discussion on time limit and who could vote the Chairman decided to ratify each point, one at a time.
A motion TO LIMIT INDIVIDUALS TO 3 MINUTES DISCUSSION was passed.
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A motion TO CONSIDER ONE AMENDMENT AT A TIME was passed.
The chairman then asked for a roll call and members to Identify themselves and the location that they represent and/or Conference position held.
| ROLL CALL | ||
| Shelly | South Central Los Angeles | |
| Melody | South Central Los Angeles | |
| Richard | South Central Los Angeles | |
| Helene | San Fernando Valley | |
| Lionel | West Los Angeles | |
| Randy R. | Chicago | |
| Alan S. | Santa Fe, NM | |
| Rusty F. | Long Beach | |
| Sheila | Antelope Valley | |
| Lori | Orange County | |
| Kelly | Oregon | |
| Steve | San Fernando Valley | |
| Mike | Riverside, CA | |
| Ken B. | Houston, TX | |
| Wayne | South Bay | |
| Mike G. | Seattle, WA | |
| Clark | Seattle, WA | |
| Billy | Flint, MI | |
| Shahin | Connecticut | |
| Lucy | Connecticut | |
| Jack | Connecticut | |
| Dale | San Diego, CA | |
| Colby | San Diego, CA | |
| Sherwin | Milwaukee, WI | |
| Bobby G. | New York City | |
| Rhonda | New York City | |
| Virginia | New York City | |
| Annette | Milwaukee, WI | |
| Steve | San Gabriel Valley | |
| Betty | Marin County, CA | |
| Sandy | San Francisco Bay Area | |
| Wayne G. | Oakland, CA | |
| John | San Jose, CA | |
| Mike | Sonoma City, CA | |
| Alice | East San Gabriel Valley | |
| Gail | Nashville, TN | |
| Paul | Orange County | |
| Lucy | San Francisco, CA | |
| Bill | Orange County | |
| P. Clay | Houston, TX | |
| David | Orange County | |
| Misty | West Los Angeles | |
| Jim B. | San Gabriel Valley | |
| Zachary S. | IV West Los Angeles | |
| Larry | Riverside, CA | Trustee |
| Johnny S. | Pacific Palisades | Trustee |
| Bob L. | San Francisco, CA | Trustee |
| H. Lee | Houston, TX | Trustee |
| Greg | Chicago, IL | Trustee |
| Reggie | Los Angeles, CA | Trustee |
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| Jennifer | New York | City | Trustee |
| Fenn | Northern | CA | Trustee |
| Bob M. | Chairman, Board of Directors, WSO | ||
| Helene H. | Secretary, World Services Office | ||
| Jerry | Vice-Chairman, BOD, WSO | ||
| Pat G. | Public Information Officer, BOD | ||
| Kenneth L. | CPA on the BOD of the WSO | ||
| Lionel | Member, BOD, WSO | ||
| Neil | Member, BOD, WSO | ||
| Greg | Member, BOD, WSO | ||
| Happy | Office Manager, WSO | ||
| Albert | Chips and Literature, BOD, WSO | ||
| Richard | Literature Committee, BOD, WSO | ||
| Willie O. | Convention Committee of the WSO |
The non-delegates introduced themselves.
The Chairman attempted to approve the minutes of the previous Conference but it was agreed to wait until enough copies could be made.
After further discussion Lucy’s motion to ACCEPT THE MINUTES AS CORRECTED was passed.
Helene asked that someone write motions on the board. Bruce accepted.
After a 15 minute recess, the Chairman reconvened discussion on the 3 remaining points.
Lionel’s motion that ONLY THOSE PEOPLE WHO ARE ALLOWED TO VOTE ARE THE ONES PERMITTED TO DISCUSS PROPOSALS AT THE MICROPHONE; THAT INCLUDES DELEGATES, TRUSTEES, AND ONE VOTE FROM THE WORLD SERVICE OFFICE was passed (45 to 15).
Bob M., “I know I am out of order, but I have absolutely no reason for being here, so have a good time.”
Bob M. & many members of the World Service Office left the Conference.
Lionel was elected as acting chairman of the conference.
After a recess and some discussion, the quorum was reestablished at 52.
After more discussion the agenda was tabled,
David’s motion TO RECONSIDER THE PREVIOUSLY PASSED MOTION ON WHO CAN SPEAK AT THIS MEETING was passed.
Parliamentarian’s ruling rejected by a 2/3rds vote. Amendment failed.
The main question (Bob’s motion) was defeated 35 to 20. It required 2/3rd
Mike made a motion that the World Service Office be given 5 voices and 5 votes for this Conference only. This motion failed.
The Chairman declared a lunch recess of 1 hour at 1:45 PM.
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****** SATURDAY AFTERNOON ******
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 2:45 PM,
Ken L. lead the assembly in the Serenity Prayer.
Jerry moved that the Board of the World Service Office be given by this Conference as many votes as the Board of Trustees have and that all board members be given the privilege to speak at the podium on matters addressed to this floor.
Jerry’s motion failed.
Bill moved that the Trustees and the Board of Directors have no votes.
Bill accepted Clark’s friendly amendment, “until the Structure Committee can bring a structure to this body and it’s adopted.”
The Parliamentarian asked for a vote on whether to accept this as a valid motion. The motion failed and Bill’s motion was rejected.
David made an extended motion which was eventually modified to, “For the purpose of the remainder of this Conference, all delegates, Trustees, and members of the Board of Directors of the World Service Office will be allowed to present their views; that the next order of business be the discussion of this organization and that only elected delegate representing, not to include The Board of Directors or the Board of Trustees, unless they are also representing 10 groups or a portion of 10 meetings, be allowed to vote.”
Bob moved that we give the World Service office Board of Directors, as listed in the temporary structure, a voice and a vote for each officer. (President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Director and Secretary). 5 Votes and 5 Voices.
Ray made an amendment that a vote be taken with the 12 Concepts of Service attached.
The Parliamentarian ruled it a valid amendment.
David’s extended motion failed.
Jack made a motion that THE TWELVE CONCEPTS FOR WORLD SERVICE BE ADOPTED BY THIS CONFERENCE.
Bob read the 12 Concepts.
Jack amended Concept 2 to insert the words, “EXCEPTING FOR ANY CHANGES IN THE 12 TRADITIONS.”
Lucy amended Concept 7 to read COCAINE ANONYMOUS INSTEAD OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS.
Jack’s motion to accept the amended 12 Concepts was passed.
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David moved adjournment at 5 PM. The motion failed.
The Chairman ruled that we would remain convened until 6 PM.
Ray began the report from the Board of Trustees. Following Ray, Greg Johnny, Fenn, Bob, H. Lee, Jennifer, and finally Reggie gave reports
The chairman asked if it would be okay to change the Sunday morning starting time from 9 AM to 8 AM. This was approved.
World Services Office reports were given by Neil, Happy, Helen, Richard, Bruce and Bob.
Fenn took over the Chairman’s position with suggestions on which committees to join, what they do, where they should meet, who the Committee Chairman is, etc.
It was agreed to have a CA 12 Step meeting in that room at 8:30 PM that evening.
The Conference adjourned with the Lord’s Prayer at 6 PM Saturday March 21.
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