CA WORLD SERVICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES CONFERENCE CALL MINUTES 07/15/07 Record of Online Business Between May 2007 and August 2007 Quarterly Meetings (Approved by WSBT for Distribution on August 27th 2007) Since this report is a confidential CA document, for members only, it contains members’ full names. This usage to facilitate communication within the fellowship…
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Jul 26, 2007 – WSOB Meeting Minutes
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…
Aug 9, 2007 – WSOB Meeting Minutes
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…
Aug 16, 2007 – WSOB Meeting Minutes
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…
Aug 25, 2007 – WSBT – WSOB Board to Board Meeting Minutes
Page 1 August 2007 Board to Board Los Angeles, CA Board to Board meeting for WSBT and WSOB August 2007 Four Points Sheraton Los Angeles, CA Opened with a moment of silence and the Serenity Prayer In Attendance: Tony Drake MWRT WST Chair Lawrence Matlock ASRT Jay Finesilver SWRT Trevor Scheilbe PNRT John Bodkin WSOB…
Aug 28, 2007 – Day 1 – Summary of Motions – Conference Opening Business
Conference Opens Steve Edwards, Conference Chair, welcomes everyone to the 2007 World Service Conference. Moment of Silence followed by the “We” version of the Serenity Prayer. We Can Recover – Read by Yves White The Twelve Traditions – Read by Monica Suyker The Twelve Concepts – Read by Peter Olsen Welcome to the 24h Annual…
Aug 28, 2007 – Day 1 – Summary of Motions – WSBT Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 WORLD SERVICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: We would like to thank you all for giving us this opportunity to serve the fellowship of Cocaine Anonymous. I would also like to thank the rest of the Board for all their hard work. It has been…
Aug 29, 2007 – Day 2 – Summary of Motions – WSOB Opening Report
Conference Opens Steve Edwards, Conference Chair, welcomes everyone to the 2007 World Service Conference. Moment of Silence followed by the “We” version of the Serenity Prayer. How it Works – Read by Bob Nordquist Roll Cal! Steve Edwards – come to the microphone in your seated order. Please put your name on the chart whether…
Aug 29, 2007 – Day 2 – Summary of Motions – TEC Opening Report
Trustee Election Committee – Trustee Slates of Nominees/Approval. Motions to approve the following Regional Slates: See page 41 of the WSM for more information: CONFERENCE APPROVED SLATE The candidates nominated from each Region shall be submitted to WSC for ratification by two-thirds vote of the WSC. All candidates who complete the WSC ratification process successfully…
Aug 29, 2007 – Day 2 – Summary of Motions – Conference Committee Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Welcome, Bienvenue, Weikom, WiSIkommen, Valkomnande, Recepcion !!! Welcome to the 2007 Worid Service Conference. The theme this year is “Each One, Reach One, Teach One”. Looking around the room today one can see that our membership is diverse in many ways,…
Aug 29, 2007 – Day 2 – Summary of Motions – Convention Committee Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 CONVENTION COMMITTEE REPORT (8-29-07) Approved Page 14 INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The WSC Convention Committee met once during the 2007 CAWS convention in Kansas City, MO and corresponded throughout the year via email. We facilitated the CAWS Convention Information Exchange meeting held during CAWS 2007 where many ideals…
Aug 29, 2007 – Day 2 – Summary of Motions – LCF Committee Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 LITERATURE CHIPS & FORMAT COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The LCF and its subcommittees, including the Storybook Subcommittee, were in session throughout the year via online email loops and telephone conference calls. Each region of CA was represented. Members of the LCF included delegates from the United Kingdom,…
Aug 29, 2007 – Day 2 – Summary of Motions – H&I Committee Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 H & l Subcommittee REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Approved Page 23 Tim Andre H&! Chair: H & I rocks and we have had a good year so far. We started a yahoo group and we conducted monthly conference calls. We have been in contact with numerous inmates…
Aug 29, 2007 – Day 2 – Summary of Motions – S&B Committee Opening Report
C.A. World Service Conference 2007 Structure and By-Laws Committee INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Welcome to the 2007 World Service Conference. The purpose of the Structure and By-Laws Committee is to formulate by-laws, guidelines, and structures by which this organization can operate, day-to-day, at Conferences and elsewhere. Our goal as a committee is to leave feeling…
Aug 29, 2007 – Day 2 – Summary of Motions – Public Information Committee Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Approved Page 26 Cocaine Anonymous is a public information organization. It is the job of the P! Committee to provide you with many of the resources necessary to carry the message out to your communities. New PI posters in English, Spanish,…
Aug 29, 2007 – Day 2 – Summary of Motions – Finance Committee Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The Finance Committee met during the World Service Convention in Kansas City, Missouri. We’d like to extend our thanks to everyone participating in the 2007 CAWS Convention for their fine contribution to CA’s financial well being as well as for strengthening…
Aug 29, 2007 – Day 2 – Summary of Motions – Unity Committee Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A, WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 Unity Committee REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Approved Page 30 The committee has worked throughout the year on the luncheon, revision of guidelines, adding duties and responsibilities of the committee officers, post conference referral #5022, which we have been asked to host meetings at the conference, working with…
Aug 29, 2007 – Day 2 – Summary of Motions – IT Committee Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 IT COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Your IT Committee has continued for this last year to review websites for linking to www.CA.org and continually review the existing linked websites. This committee keeps in communication through email and our online group. We are grateful for the opportunity to…
Aug 29, 2007 – Day 2 – Summary of Motions – Archive Committee Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 ARCHIVE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Archives year 2. As most of you know the Archive Committee was admitted to World Service Conference as a standing committee a year or so ago. We spent this last year being completely confused. Our learning curve however helped us Approved Page…
Aug 26 – 29, 2007 – WSBT Quarterly Minutes
Page 1 – WSBT August 2007 Quarterly, Los Angeles, California CA WORLD SERVICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR QUARTERLY MEETING MINUTES August 26-29, 2007 Final Approved Minutes (Approved by WSBT for distribution on November 20, 2007 ) Since this report is a confidential CA document, for members only, it contains members’ full names. This usage to…
Aug 31, 2007 – Day 4 – Summary of Motions – Convention Committee Closing Report
Conference Opens Steve Edwards, Conference Chair, reconvened the World Service Conference at 2:47 pm on Friday, August 31, 2007. Moment of Silence followed by the “We” version of the Serenity Prayer. Thank you. Before we begin Roll Call, we have a couple of announcement. Scott? Scott Botz – please check the seating chart for accuracy….
Aug 31, 2007 – Day 4 – Summary of Motions – Conference Committee Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 CONFERENCE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments: Once again, it is apparent that this Committee has successfully set out to do what it does best! The success of this Conference is due to the outstanding Committee that sits before you! Please give a hand to these dedicated…
Aug 31, 2007 – Day 4 – Summary of Motions – Unity Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A, WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 UNITY REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Good evening, my name is Waheedah Muhammad . I am here as the new chair of the Unity Committee. I would like to thank the Conference Committee for allowing me to be a part the Committee. I would like to thank my…
Aug 31, 2007 – Day 4 – Summary of Motions – Archive Committee Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 ARCHIVE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Another fabulous year of Archiving! If you have ever wanted to know really where we come from, this is the committee to be on – l think we did more reminiscing then work but we were able to successfully scan 1982 through…
Aug 31, 2007 – Day 4 – Summary of Motions – Finance Committee – Out of Order Motion
Finance Committee This is a good time to hear a special motion from the Finance Committee. Dan Santa Maria – Motion to suspend the rules to hear a motion out of order. Second Motion carries. Waheedah Muhammad – MOTION: Increase the Unity Committee budget by more than 10% from $300 to $1,050. Second. Page 34…
Aug 31, 2007 – Day 4 – Summary of Motions – H&I Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 H & I COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments Tim Andre, H & I Chairperson: I want to thank the entire H & I committee for allowing me to be of service for the last year. This year we have been blessed with new members with…
Aug 31, 2007 – Day 4 – Summary of Motions – WSOB Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 WORLD SERVICE OFFICE BOARD REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS As chairperson I would like to again extend my thanks and appreciation to the entire board for its remarkable commitment and hard work in the many duties and responsibilities that we are charged with throughout the year. Committee Introductions…
Sep 1, 2007 – Day 5 – Summary of Motions – Information Technology Committee – Closing Report
Conference Opens Steve Edwards, Conference Chair, reconvened the World Service Conference at 8:17 a.m. on Saturday, September 1,2007. Let’s begin Roll Call with Ms. Patty. We have 158 votes on the floor. Quorum is 106. I neglected an agenda item known as the Serenity Prayer. The “we” version of the Serenity Prayer. Next up is…
Sep 1, 2007 – Day 5 – Summary – WSBT Closing Report
C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 WORLD SERVICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments Our thanks to everyone here at this year’s WS Conference and to the entire fellowship for allowing us to be of service, and for your ongoing support. It is truly a pleasure to serve in this capacity. In…
Sep 1, 2007 – Day 5 – Summary – S&B Committee Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 STRUCTURE AND BYLAWS REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments: This committee’s relentless commitment to ensure the most comprehensive 2008 WSM worked meticulously through long late night hours to reassure we delivered motions to the floor that did not include large, voluminous, convoluted, obstreperous or controversial motions that…
Sep 1, 2007 – Day 5 – Daily Summary – PI Committee Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A, WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS In this age of international expansion, the PI Committee is dedicated to providing you with the best possible tools to reach the addict and the public ai! over the world. This year, a great PowerPoint template will be suggested for approval….
Sep 1, 2007 – Day 5 – Daily Summary – LCF Closing Report
CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2007 Literature, Chips & Format Committee Report INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments LCF received 16 new referrals this year. There are currently 34 literature projects that are “works in progress,” 19 of these are ongoing and the rest involve housekeeping. All progress in this committee is the result…
Sep 1, 2007 – Day 5 – S&B Closing Report (Part 2)
Dan Santa Maria – MOTION: As is its right under Article 4 of the Cocaine Anonymous World Service Conference Charter, the 2007 World Service Conference requires the TEC to reconvene and conduct a fifth ballot for the selection of the Southwest Regional Trustee from the present slate of individuals who are fully supported by the…
Sep 2, 2007 – Day 6 – Daily Summary – Finance Committee Closing Report
Conference Opens Steve Edwards, Conference Chair, reconvened the World Service Conference at 8:28 a.m. on Sunday, September 2, 2007. A moment of silence followed by the “We” version of the Serenity Prayer. Let’s begin Roll Call with Ms. Patty. The number of votes is 144, the quorum is 96. Will the S&B Committee, please return…
Sep 2, 2007 – Day 6 – Daily Summary – Conference New Business
On my agenda, it brings us to New Business. Dan Sadur – MOTION: To rescind the Motion #3A on Page 5 of the Convention Committee report adopted on Friday by the Convention Committee. Read the motion regarding 3 separate registration lines. Second. Steve Edwards – reads the motion. Would you like to speak to your…
Oct 11, 2007 – WSOB Meeting Minutes
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….
Oct 14, 2007 – WSBT Conference Call Minutes
MINUTES OF WSBT CONFERENCE CALL 10/14/2007 The Call opened with a moment of silence, followed by the Serenity Prayer. The Chair suggested a one-person prayer, but most joined in anyway. Roll Call: Bobbie Harmon Trustee At Large Vice Chair Kim Sherwan Midwest Regional Trustee Carl Warlick Pacific South Regional Trustee Chair Earl Henderson World…
Sep 27, 2007 – WSOB Meeting Minutes
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…
Oct 28, 2007 – WSBT Online Business Record – Sept 3, 2007 – Nov. 1, 2007
WSBT Online Business Record September 3, 2007 through November 1, 2007 Submitted by Bruce W., WSBT Secretary 1. Motion: Re Transfer of funds re paying for Trademark Protection. Motion made (by Hayward) on October 24, 2007 and seconded (by Earl) to approve the transfer of $3,000 from the Savings Account to the Operations account to…
Nov 2, 2007 – WSBT – WSOB – Board to Board Meeting Minutes
Page 1 November 2007 Board to Board1 Los Angeles, CA Board to Board meeting for WSBT and WSOB November 2, 2007 Four Points Sheraton, Los Angeles, CA Opened with a moment of silence and the Serenity Prayer 1:39pm In Attendance: Kim Sherwan MWRT Lawrence Matlock ASRT Trevor Scheilbe PNRT WSBT Secretary John Bodkin WSOB Chair…
Nov 2 – 4, 2007 – WSBT Quarterly Meeting Minutes
CA WORLD SERVICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR QUARTERLY MEETING MINUTES November 2 – 4, 2007 Final Approved Minutes (Approved by WSBT for distribution on April 6, 2008) Since this report is a confidential CA document, for members only, it contains members’ full names. This usage to facilitate communication within the fellowship was approved by the…
Nov 8, 2007 – WSOB Meeting Minutes
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…
Dec 13, 2007 – WSOB Meeting Minutes
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…
Jan 13, 2008 – WSBT Conference Call Minutes
WSBT QUARTERLY CONFERENCE CALL January 13th 10:00 a.m. PDT Open with moment of silence followed by Serenity Prayer Opened at 11:06am Roll call Bobbie Harmon Trustee at Large Vice-chair Kim Sherwan Midwest Regional Trustee Carl Warlick Pacific South Regional Trustee Chair Earl Henderson World Service Office Trustee Hayward Hunt World Service Trustee Bruce Watson Atlantic…
Jan 24, 2008 – WSOB Meeting Minutes
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….
Nov 2, 2007 – Feb 13, 2008 – WSBT Online Business Motions
WSBT ONLINE BUSINESS November 2, 2007 thru February 13, 2008 1. Nov. 9/07- A motion has been made by Earl, seconded by Bobby. To approve the “Director of Operations Job description” Motion passed November 15, 2007 2. Nov 15/07: A motion has been made by Bobbie, seconded by Hayward. To approve the WSBT and the…
Feb 14, 2008 – WSOB Meeting Minutes
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….
Feb 15, 2008 – WSBT – WSOB – B2B Meeting Minutes
February 2008 Board to Board Los Angeles, CA Board to Board meeting for WSBT and WSOBFebruary 15, 2008 Four Points Sheraton, Los Angeles, CA Opened with the we version of the Serenity Prayer at 9:07am In Attendance: Kim Sherwan MWRT WST Lawrence Matlock ASRT Trevor Scheilbe PNRT WSBT Secretary John Bodkin WSOB Chair Bobbie Harmon…
Feb 15 – 17, 2008 – WSBT Quarterly Minutes
CA WORLD SERVICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR QUARTERLY MEETING MINUTES February 15- 17, 2008 Final Approved Minutes (Approved by WSBT for distribution on May 20, 2008) Since this report is a confidential CA document, for members only, it contains members’ full names. This usage to facilitate communication within the fellowship was approved by the 1990…
Feb 28, 2008 – WSOB Meeting Minutes
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:…