Minutes of the Meeting of CA World Service Office Board of Directors August 9, 2012 I. Opening. Meeting called to order with the “we” version of the Serenity Prayer at 7:05pm by Chair, Teresa N. II. Tradition 2 – read by Richard L. A. Bob C. notes that steering committees picking people in meetings is…
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Aug 23, 2012 – WSOB Minutes
Minutes of the Meeting of CA World Service Office Board of Directors August 23, 2012 I. Opening. Meeting called to order with the “we” version of the Serenity Prayer at 7:05pm by Chair, Teresa N. II. WSM, p.5: Bylaws of Cocaine Anonymous World Services, Inc. – read by Susan D. III. Birthdays – None IV….
Aug 26, 2012 – WSBT and WSOB Board to Board Minutes
COCAINE ANONYMOUS Summary minutes from WSBT and WSOB ‘Board to Board’ August 26th 2012 FINAL 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 World Service Conference. Such confidential use does not, of course,…
Aug 28, 2012 – Day 1 Daily Summary – Conference Opening
World Service Conference Cocaine Anonymous Daily Summary August 28, 2012 – Day 1 Tony D.: The Conference will come to order. Please take your seats. Good evening and welcome to the 29th World Service Conference of Cocaine Anonymous. My name is Tony D. and I’m your Chairperson. And please join me in the Serenity Prayer….
Aug 28, 2012 – Day 1, Daily Summary – WSBT Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2012 WORLD SERVICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPORT On behalf of the WSBT, I would like to thank the fellowship of Cocaine Anonymous for allowing us to be of service during the past year. At this time I would like to introduce the current board. Please stand: Richard L. –…
Aug 28, 2012 – Day 1 Daily Summary – WSOB Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2012 WORLD SERVICE OFFICE REPORT REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: It is our privilege to report to you on the status of YOUR World Service Office operations and special projects of the World Service Office Board of Directors (WSOB). First and foremost, thank you letting us be of service….
Aug 28, 2012 – Day 1 Daily Summary – TEC Opening Report
1208 TEC at Conference Report Terry M., Pacific North Regional Trustee (Chair) Kenny W., Atlantic South Regional Trustee (Vice Chair) MOTION: To approve the slate from the Atlantic North Region Alan S. George M. Yves W. Second, motion passed MOTION: To approve the slate from the Pacific North Region Cynthia S. Michael C. Second, motion…
Aug 28, 2012 – Day 1 Daily Summary – Archive Committee Opening Report
Susan B.: Thanks Patrick… WSC Archive Committee OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2012 While sometimes committee reports can seem more self or committee serving than specifically informative it is difficult to really let you all know, how much we do year round while serving our Fellowship. This has been a very productive year for…
Aug 28, 2012 – Day 1 Daily Summary – LCF Opening Report
See Attached for Agenda Items Kellie F: Report OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2012 Literature, Chips & Format Committee INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The World Service Conference Literature, Chips, and Format (“LCF”) Committee reviews, edits, and submits literature to the WSC for approval. It is our function to facilitate the expression of our Fellowship’s…
Aug 28, 2012 – Day 1 Daily Summary – IT Committee Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2012 IT COMMITTEE REPORT 74 Approved – REDACTED INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Over the past year the IT Committee has continued to review and add new websites, including websites from Russia and Sweden, which has required us to utilize translation tools to keep be able to review the sites with…
Aug 28, 2012 – Day 1 Daily Summary – Conference Committee Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2012 CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Welcome to the 2012 World Service Conference. The theme this year is “Though We are Different, We are the Same.” Look around: you are looking at your friends and your peers. Your areas have sent you, and have faith that you…
Aug 29, 2012 – Day 2 Daily Summary – Unity Opening Report
Tony D.: Called the session to order, open with the Serenity Prayer. Susan V. from Holland: We Can RECOVER. Tony D.: Unity Convention, and S&B Roll Call and Quorum Determination 142- 95 Paul. M.- report for Unity OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2012 UNITY REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS The Unity committee is active…
Aug 29, 2012 – Day 2 Daily Summary – H&I Opening Report
Vonya Q. – report for H&I OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2012 H & I COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: We, the H&I committee would like to thank the WSC committee and all other committees that work to make C.A available throughout the world – to addicts who have no other option or…
Aug 29, 2012 – Day 2 Daily Summary – Public Information – Opening Repor
George M. – report for Public Information OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2012 Public Information REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The Committee would like to thank the fellowship for allowing us the opportunity to serve. We have worked online and on telephone conference calls throughout the year, although participation has been sparse we have…
Aug 29, 2012 – Day 2 Daily Summary – Convention Committee – Opening Report
OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2012 CONVENTION COMMITTEE Statement of Purpose The purpose of the World Service Convention is to promote enthusiasm and unity within the fellowship of Cocaine Anonymous and financially support World Services’ effort to carry the message to the addict that still suffers. INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The World Service Conference…
Aug 29, 2012 – Day 2 Daily Summary – S&B Committee – Opening Report
Duane M.– report for S&B OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2012 STRUCTURE AND BYLAWS REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: Welcome to the 2012 World Service Conference. The purpose of the Structure and Bylaws Committee is to formulate Bylaws, Guidelines, and Structure by which Cocaine Anonymous can operate day to day at Conference and elsewhere…
Aug 29, 2012 – Day 2 Daily Summary – Finance Committee – Opening Report
Alan S.- report OPENING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2012 FINANCE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The Finance Committee met at the World Service Conference in the UK, and had email and phone conversations throughout the year. Referrals were addressed and either worked on in committee or sent forward to other committees. Budgets are being…
Aug 31, 2012 – Day 4 Daily Summary – S&B Closing Report
World Service Conference Cocaine Anonymous Daily Summary August 31, 2012 – Day 4 Tony D.: This session is now called to order. Please join me in reciting the Serenity prayer. (the floor recites serenity pray) Tony D.: I have asked Greg A. to read Reaching out. Gregory A.: (recites Reaching Out) Tony D.: Thank you…
Aug 31, 2012 – Day 4 Daily Summary – Public Information Closing Report
George M. reports: CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2012 PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments The CAWSPI Committee has worked diligently during this conference to complete the tasks at hand. At times it had been somewhat contentious and challenging but in the end we accomplished all we set out to do….
Aug 31, 2012 – Day 4 Daily Summary – IT Closing Report
Brian K.: – reports I.T. Committee report: CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2012 I.T. COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Our fellowship continues to grow and utilize new and emerging technologies to assist us in communicating and conducting business, and most importantly to assist in our efforts to carry the message. In addition to…
Aug 31, 2012 – Day 4 Daily Summary – H&I Closing Report
Vonya Q.: reports H&I committee report: CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2012 H & I COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS The H&I Committee is pleased to welcome our new group of members for the 2012 WSC. A big warm welcome to: Seth S., Kenny M., and Alesia F. It is always a wonderful…
Aug 31, 2012 – Day 4 Daily Summary – WSBT Closing Report
Randy G.: reports: CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2012 World Service Board of Trustees (WSBT) REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments On behalf of the World Service Board of Trustees, we thank the fellowship of Cocaine Anonymous for the opportunity to serve. It is an honor and a privilege to 37 Approved – REDACTED…
Aug 31, 2012 – Day 4 Daily Summary – TEC Closing Report
Trustee Election Committee: Terry M. 1208 TEC Closing Report Terry M., Pacific North Regional Trustee (Chair) Kenny W., Atlantic South Regional Trustee (Vice Chair) I would like to thank all members of the TEC this year for your time and service Dwight J. Pacific South Region Erica D. Southwest Region Jason L. European Region Pearl…
Aug 31, 2012 – Day 4 Daily Summary – Convention Committee Closing Report
Gary P.: reports: CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2012 CONVENTION COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments I would like to thank the World Service Conference Convention Committee for allowing me to serve as your Chair. It has been an exhilarating experience, tiring at times, but humbling and awesome!! A huge thank you…
Aug 31, 2012 – Day 4 Daily Summary – Unity Closing Report
Paul M.: CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2012 UNITY REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Opening Comments 55 Approved – REDACTED I want to thank Cocaine Anonymous the fellowship I crave for the honor of allowing me to be of service at this level. I never would have dreamed it possible. We had a much better…
Aug 31, 2012 – Day 4 Daily Summary – Archive Committee Closing Report
Patrick P. reports: CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2012 ARCHIVE COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS What a wonderful conference, I don’t know if anyone else has had the same experience. We’ve had nothing but amazing interactions this year. We had amazing assistance from the Conference Committee, Thank you! We had an amazing meeting…
Aug 31, 2012 – Day 4 Daily Summary – Finance Closing Report
Alan S.: CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2012 FINANCE REPORT OPENING COMMENTS When we came here last year, while it is true that we had had a very successful convention in Arizona all other sources of revenue were substantially down. But for Arizona, C.A. would have been in dire straits. We are now very…
Aug 31, 2012 – Day 4 Daily Summary – Conference Committee Closing Report
Robin L. reports for Conference Committee: CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2012 CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS The Conference Committee has thoroughly enjoyed Conference this year. Thank you to delegates, committee chairs, and trustees, both new and outgoing members for your service and participation. The spirit of Unity and Fellowship continues to…
Aug 31, 2012 – Day 4 Daily Summary – WSOB Closing Report
Teresa N. reports for WSOB: CLOSING REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2012 WORLD SERVICE OFFICE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS Your World Service Office acts as the main contact and distribution point of C.A. Contact with members, Groups, Districts, and Areas is sustained through correspondence, newsletters, e-mail, the website www.ca.org, and representatives within our service…
Sep 1, 2012 – Day 5 Daily Summary – LCF Closing Report
Tony D.: Open with the Serenity Prayer Jason L.: Reads “Who is a Cocaine Addict?” Robin L.: Please fill out the “conference duration form” Please recycle badges, and PLEASE buy a sweatshirt. Tony D.: Roll call – 140 / quorum 94 Robin L.: Sweatshirts – $30.00…buy NOW! Kellie F.– reports for LCF: CLOSING REPORT C.A….
Sep 1, 2012 – Day 5 Daily Summary – Finance Committee – Closing Report (Part 2)
Finance Committee: Alan S.: Finance Chair – to address the 2013 – 2014 budget: Preliminary budget is presented: Alan S.: Motion to approve the 2013-2014 CAWS Preliminary budget, Second, debate: Patrice F.: What is European fulfillment? Barry J.: Line item exploring the possibility to have a European fulfillment center for literature and books. 14 Approved –…
Sep 1, 2012 – Day 5 Daily Summery – New Business
NEW BUSINESS: Tony D.: Any pieces of new business? Terry M.: The 7th tradition basket was passed around last night, how much was collected. Heidi J.: $427.76 plus the money tree. Jason L.: Re: minutes from the WSBT, not getting them or they are delayed. Looking for information regarding the process and the summary reports…
Sep 13, 2012 – WSOB Minutes
Minutes of the Meeting of CA World Service Office Board of Directors September 13, 2012 I. Opening. Meeting called to order with the “we” version of the Serenity Prayer at 7:00pm by Chair, Teresa N. II. Birthdays – None III. Roll call and Quorum Determined A. Voting Members Present: Teresa N. (WSOB Chair), Susan D….
Sep 23, 2012 – WSBT Conference Call Minutes
COCAINE ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES RECORD OF ORIENTATION CONFERENCE CALL September 23, 2012 FINAL 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 World Service Conference. Such confidential use does not, of…
Sep 27, 2012 – WSOB Minutes
Minutes of the Meeting of CA World Service Office Board of Directors September 27, 2012 I. Opening. Meeting called to order with the “we” version of the Serenity Prayer at 7:00pm by Chair, Teresa N. II. Tradition 4 – Read by Shelia S. III. Concept 4 – Read by Ira L. IV. Birthdays – None…
Oct 11, 2012 – WSOB Minutes
Minutes of the Meeting of CA World Service Office Board of Directors October 11, 2012 I. Opening. Meeting called to order with the “we” version of the Serenity Prayer at 7:00pm by Vice-Chair, Richard L II. Tradition 5 – Read by Ira L. III. Concept 5 – Read by Ira L. IV. Birthdays – Linda…
Oct 25, 2012 – WSOB Minutes
Minutes of the Meeting of CA World Service Office Board of Directors October 25, 2012 I. Opening. Meeting called to order with the “we” version of the Serenity Prayer at 7:00pm by Vice-Chair, Richard L II. Tradition 6 – Read by Susan D. III. Concept 6 – Read by Ryan E. IV. Birthdays – None…
Nov 4, 2012 – WSBT Conference Call Minutes
COCAINE ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES RECORD OF CONFERENCE CALL November 4th, 2012 FINAL 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 World Service Conference. Such confidential use does not, of course,…
Nov 8, 2012 – WSOB Minutes
Minutes of the Meeting of CA World Service Office Board of Directors November 8, 2012 I. Opening. Meeting called to order with the “we” version of the Serenity Prayer at 7:04pm by Chair, Teresa N. II. Tradition 7 – Read by Ira L. III. Concept 7 – Read by Kathy Jo R. IV. Birthdays –…
Nov 30 – Dec 2, 2012 – WSBT Quarterly Board Meeting Minutes
COCAINE ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES DECEMBER 2, 2012 FINAL RECORD OF BOARD MEETING 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 World Service Conference. Such confidential use does not, of course, violate in any way our Tradition on anonymity in public communications media (press, radio,…
Dec 13, 2012 – WSOB Minutes
Minutes of the Meeting of CA World Service Office Board of Directors December 13, 2012 I. Opening. Meeting called to order with the “we” version of the Serenity Prayer at 7:04pm by Vice-Chair, Richard L. II. Tradition 8 – Read by Kathy Jo R. III. Concept 8 – Read by Earl H. IV. Birthdays –…
Jan 10, 2013 – WSOB Minutes
Minutes of the Meeting of CA World Service Office Board of Directors January 10, 2013 I. Opening. Meeting called to order with the “we” version of the Serenity Prayer at 7:05pm by Vice-Chair, Richard L. II. Tradition 9 – Read by Ira L. III. Concept 9 – Read by Kathy-Jo R. IV. Birthdays – Barry…
Jan 24, 2013 – WSOB Reports
Minutes of the Meeting of CA World Service Office Board of Directors January 24, 2013 I. Opening. Meeting called to order with the “we” version of the Serenity Prayer at 7:00pm by Chair, Teresa N. II. Tradition 10 – Read by Michael T. III. Concept 10 – Read by Shelia S. IV. Birthdays – None…
Feb 7, 2013 – WSOB Minutes
Minutes of the Meeting of CA World Service Office Board of Directors February 7, 2013 I. Opening. Meeting called to order with the “we” version of the Serenity Prayer at 7:00pm by Chair, Teresa N. II. Tradition 11 – Read by Ira L. III. Concept 11 – Read by Barry J. IV. Birthdays – None…
Feb 28, 2013 – WSOB Minutes
Minutes of the Meeting of CA World Service Office Board of Directors February 28, 2013 I. Opening. Meeting called to order with the “we” version of the Serenity Prayer at 7:00pm by Chair, Teresa N. II. Tradition 12 – Read by Barry J. III. Concept 12 – Read by Ira L. IV. Birthdays – None…
Mar 9, 2013 – WSBT / WSOB Board to Board Meeting Minutes
WSBT/WSOB Board-to-Board Meeting March 9, 2013 Los Angeles – Four Points Sheraton 1) Open/Serenity Prayer 2) Introductions Terry M. (PNR Trustee & WSBT Chair), Teresa N. (WSOB Chair), Linda (WSO DOO), Barry J. (WSOB Treasurer), Duane M. (PSR Trustee), Richard L. (WSOB Vice-Chair), Bob C. (WSOB DAL), Brian T. (MWR Trustee), Rob W. (TAL &…
Mar 8 – 10, 2013 – WSBT Quarterly Board Meeting Minutes
COCAINE ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES RECORD OF QUARTERLY BOARD MEETING MARCH 8TH TO 10TH 2013 FINAL 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 World Service Conference. Such confidential use does not, of…
Mar 14, 2013 – WSOB Minutes
Minutes of the Meeting of CA World Service Office Board of Directors March 14, 2013 I. Opening. Meeting called to order with the “we” version of the Serenity Prayer at 7:09pm by Vice-Chair, Richard L. II. Tradition 1 – Read by Barry J. III. Concept 1 – Read by Ira L. IV. Birthdays – Sheila…
Mar 28, 2013 – WSOB Minutes
*CAWS Archivist (CF) Note: although the PDF pages of this document says “draft” … the delegate mailing file name showed the PDF as final. Minutes of the Meeting of CA World Service Office Board of Directors March 28, 2013 I. Opening. Meeting called to order with the “we” version of the Serenity Prayer at 7:00pm…
Apr 11, 2013 – WSOB Minutes
WORLD SERVICE OFFICE BOARD AGENDA April 11, 2013 SERENITY PRAYER 7:05PM TRADITION 3- read by Barry. Discussion CONCEPT 3= read by Ira. Discussion BIRTHDAYS- None ROLL CALL & QUORUM DETERMINATION Teresa(WSOB Chair), Richard(WSOB Vice Chair), Kathy Jo (WSOT), Ira(WST), Linda(DOO), Barry (WSOB Tres.) Bob C. (DAL) GUEST – John W. (special Worker, Tom P. 2014…