WSOB SPECIAL MEETING MAY 6, 2023 OPEN MEETING @ 9.00 AM PST SERENITY PRAYER – Earl invites the room to open with the serenity prayer ROLL CALL & QUORUM DETERMINATION Present: Earl H., Chair John B., Interim Vice-Chair Lolita S., Director of Operations, excused, on disability leave. Jonathan H., Treasurer Robert B., Director of Conv….
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May 22-24, 2023 – WSBT Q2 Minutes – Approved v2
WSBT Q2 2023 Minutes 22 – 24 May 2023 – CAWS 2023 Convention – Atlanta, GA Moment of silence followed by the “WE” version of the Serenity Prayer Personal Sharing Roll Call Richard B, ANRT Chris M, ASRT Sarah T, ERT/WSBT Chair Johan T, MERT Clay P, MWRT/WSBT Vice Chair Ruby C, PNRT Aurora L,…
June 17, 2023 – WSOB Minutes
WSOB MINUTES JUNE 17, 2023 OPEN MEETING @ 8.00 AM PST SERENITY PRAYER – Earl invites the room to open with the serenity prayer. TRADITION – Yves reads the 6th Tradition CONCEPT – Earl reads the 6th Concept ROLL CALL & QUORUM DETERMINATION Present: Earl H. Chair John B. Interim Vice-Chair Jonathan H. Treasurer Robert…
July 15, 2023 – WSOB Minutes
WSOB MINUTES JULY 15, 2023 OPEN MEETING @ 8.00 AM PST SERENITY PRAYER – Earl invites the room to open with the serenity prayer. TRADITION – Yves reads the 7th Tradition. CONCEPT – Earl reads the 7th Concept. ROLL CALL & QUORUM DETERMINATION Present: Earl H. Chair John B. Interim Vice-Chair Jonathan H. Treasurer Robert…
July 22, 2023 – WSBT Conference Call Minutes – Approved
WSBT Conference Call Minutes July 22nd 2023 7.00a.m PST – 12.00 mid-day (UK 3-8pm) Moment of silence followed by the “WE” version of the Serenity Prayer Roll Call Richard B, ANRT Chris M, ASRT Sarah T, ERT/WSBT Chair Johan T, MERT Clay P, MWRT/WSBT Vice Chair Ruby C, PNRT Aurora L, PSRT/WSBT Secretary Barry H,…
Aug 19, 2023 – WSOB Minutes
WSOB MINUTES AUGUST 19, 2023 OPEN MEETING @ 8.00 AM PST SERENITY PRAYER – Earl invites the room to open with the serenity prayer. TRADITION – Yves reads the 8th Tradition CONCEPT – Earl reads the 8th Concept ROLL CALL & QUORUM DETERMINATION Present: Earl H. Chair John B. Interim Vice-Chair Jonathan H. Treasurer Robert…
Aug 25 – 27, 2023 – WSBT Q3 Minutes – Approved
World Service Board of Trustees (WSBT) Quarter 3 Minutes August 25-27, 2023, Dallas, TX, USA Moment of silence followed by the “WE” version of the Serenity Prayer Roll Call – Everyone is present at the Quarterly meeting. Richard B – ANRT Chris M – ASRT Sarah T – ERT/WSBT Chair Johan T – MERT…
Aug 31, 2023 – WS Conference Minutes – Day 1
World Service Conference of Cocaine Anonymous Daily Minutes – Day 1 – Thursday – August 31, 2023 Day 1 – August 31, 2023 Russell S opened conference and welcomed all at: 4:31pm Prayers and reading: we are now a worldwide fellowship. Members were asked to the center mic. Marcel V – lead us in the…
Aug 31, 2023 – Archive Committee Report – Day 1
ARCHIVE COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND COMMENTS: Collecting relevant C.A. documents and items pertinent to the history of Cocaine Anonymous is the ongoing work of the Archive Committee. These tasks are global in scope and require an active and dedicated Archive Committee. The Archive Committee continues to work on open referrals, approaching them with thoughtful consideration…
Aug 31, 2023 – Unity Committee Report – Day 1
CONFERENCE REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2023 UNITY COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND COMMENTS: Hello family. The 2022-2023 C. A. World Service Unity Committee welcomes all who have travelled near and far, to be here with us in the fellowship of service. We hope you are all doing well. Our statement of purpose is to enhance…
Aug 31, 2023 – Hospitals & Institutions Committee – Day 1
CONFERENCE REPORT C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2023 HOSPITALS AND INSTITUTIONS REPORT INTRODUCTION AND COMMENTS: Greetings everyone and thank you for your service to our wonderful fellowship. I would like to thank everyone on the H & I Committee for your work and dedication. We continue to apply our efforts in finding ways to help…
Sep 1, 2023 – WSC Minutes – Day 2
World Service Conference of Cocaine Anonymous Daily Minutes – Day 2 – Friday – September 1, 2023 Day 2 – September 1, 2023 Good Morning – Conference opened at 9:06am David L – serenity prayer in English Linda M. – Serenity prayer in French Nadz L. – read we can recover. Russell S – temperature…
Sep 1, 2023 – WSBT Report – Day 2
World Service Conference of Cocaine Anonymous Daily Minutes – Day 2 – Friday – September 1, 2023 World Service Board of Trustees Report: Your World Service Board of Trustees (WSBT) has had the chance to address many important C.A. Issues over the past year. The new Trustees chosen by last year’s Trustee Election Committee (TEC)…
Sep 1, 2023 – TEC Report – Day 2
World Service Conference of Cocaine Anonymous Daily Minutes – Day 2 – Friday – September 1, 2023 TEC Report: INTRODUCTION AND COMMENTS: The 2023 Trustee Election Committee (TEC) has received candidates from seven of the eight Regions, and from the World Service. The active slates this year include the European Regional Trustee and the World…
Sep 1, 2023 – WSOB Report – Day 2
World Service Conference of Cocaine Anonymous Daily Minutes – Day 2 – Friday – September 1, 2023 World Service Office Board report INTRODUCTION AND COMMENTS: My name is Earl H., I am your World Service Office Chairperson. Many thanks to the World Service Board of Trustees for their continued support. A special thanks to our…
Sep 1, 2023 – Finance Committee Report – Day 2
World Service Conference of Cocaine Anonymous Daily Minutes – Day 2 – Friday – September 1, 2023 FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT INTRODUCTION AND COMMENTS: It is the Finance Committee’s responsibility to oversee the prudent control, management, and use of monies donated by the individuals of the Fellowship of Cocaine Anonymous. This year our committee has put…
Sep 1, 2023 – Literature, Chips & Format Committee – Day 2
World Service Conference of Cocaine Anonymous Daily Minutes – Day 2 – Friday – September 1, 2023 Literature, Chips and Formats INTRODUCTION AND COMMENTS The Literature Chips and Formats Committee have been hard at work serving our Fellowship by implementing recommendations and referrals concerning new and existing literature, chips and meeting formats. LCF relies on…
Sep 1, 2023 – Structure & Bylaws Committee – Day 2
World Service Conference of Cocaine Anonymous Daily Minutes – Day 2 – Friday – September 1, 2023 Russell S. – Seeing no further questions for LCF Please join me in thanking them. Dinner break – please be back at 7pm Session reopened at 7:07pm Russell S – thank you for bringing up the issue with…
Sep 1, 2023 – IT Committee – Day 2
World Service Conference of Cocaine Anonymous Daily Minutes – Day 2 – Friday – September 1, 2023 IT Committee INTRODUCTION AND COMMENTS: Our committee made substantial progress this year: developed and prepared to launch a CA App for mobile devices, completed a comprehensive review and update to the IT Workbook, reviewed all Area websites, and…
Sep 2, 2023 – Public Information Committee – Day 3
World Service Conference of Cocaine Anonymous Daily Minutes – Day 3 – Saturday – September 2, 2023 Good Morning – Day 3 – September 3, 2023 Session opened at 9:07am Renzo L – Raffle Tickets for Holland!! After dinner they will be drawing the winning ticket. Judson W – Opens with the Serenity Prayer Crawford…
Sep 2, 2023 – TEC Report – Day 3
Welcome Back Russell S – TEC will be up next. Clay P – read the opening comments of their report. Trustee Election Committee Report INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS: The 2023 Trustee Election Committee has completed the process. All candidates have been informed of the results. We would like to thank all the delegates for participating…
Sep 2, 2023 – Convention Committee Report – Day 3
World Service Conference of Cocaine Anonymous Daily Minutes – Day 3 – Saturday – September 2, 2023 Gregg B read their report INTRODUCTION AND COMMENTS: The Convention Committee has worked throughout the year, meeting monthly, along with the chairs of the upcoming C.A. World Conventions. Atlanta did a great job hosting this year’s World Convention….
Sep 2, 2023 – Conference Committee Report – Day 3
World Service Conference of Cocaine Anonymous Daily Minutes – Day 3 – Saturday – September 2, 2023 Conference committee report – Justine K INTRODUCTION AND COMMENTS: Welcome to the 2023 C.A. World Service Conference! We’ve worked hard all year to get prepared and organised for this year’s conference. We want to provide the best service…
Sep 2, 2023 – S&B, Finance, Elections
World Service Conference of Cocaine Anonymous Daily Minutes – Day 3 – Saturday – September 2, 2023 Return from break – Call to order. S&B returning to the floor. Sydney P – Thank you for allowing me to come back. Motion 51: to include the following paragraph under the heading description on pg 21 of…
Sep 2, 2023 – WSC New Business
World Service Conference of Cocaine Anonymous Daily Minutes – Day 3 – Saturday – September 2, 2023 New business Jonathan Ha – announcement about the freedom fund. So far, we have 39 new supporters for monthly donations. Totaling $675 per month right now. About $850 in donations for one time. Please take a moment and…
Aug 31 – Sep 2, 2023 WSC – Summary of Motions
2023 World Service Conference of Cocaine Anonymous Summary of Motions Motion 1: to approve the petition to become an area for CA Holland Noord area. Seconded Motion Passes. Motion 2: motion to approve the previous conference minutes. Seconded Motion Passes unanimously. Motion 3: to reinstate Susan L to her position of director at large on…
Sept 16, 2023 – WSOB Minutes
WSOB MINUTES SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 OPEN MEETING @ 8.00 AM PST SERENITY PRAYER – Earl invites the room to open with the serenity prayer. TRADITION – Yves reads the 9th Tradition CONCEPT – Earl reads the 9th Concept ROLL CALL & QUORUM DETERMINATION Present: Earl H. Chair Jonathan H. Treasurer Yves W. Secretary, NewsGram Editor…
Oct 21, 2023 – WSOB Minutes
WSOB MINUTES OCTOBER 21, 2023 OPEN MEETING @ 8.00 AM PST SERENITY PRAYER – Earl invites the room to open with the serenity prayer. TRADITION – Robert reads the 10th Tradition. CONCEPT – Earl reads the 10th Concept. ROLL CALL & QUORUM DETERMINATION Present: Earl H. Chair Jonathan H. Treasurer Yves W. Secretary, NewsGram Editor,…
Nov. 18, 2023 – WSOB Minutes
WSOB MINUTES NOVEMBER 18, 2023 OPEN MEETING @ 8.00 AM PST SERENITY PRAYER – Earl invites the room to open with the serenity prayer. TRADITION – Robert reads the 11th Tradition. CONCEPT – Earl reads the 11th Concept. ROLL CALL & QUORUM DETERMINATION Present: Earl H., Chair Jonathan H., Treasurer Yves W., Secretary, NewsGram editior,…
Dec. 17, 2023 – WSOB Minutes
WSOB MINUTES DECEMBER 17, 2023 OPEN MEETING @ 8.00 AM PST SERENITY PRAYER – Earl invites the room to open with the serenity prayer. TRADITION – Robert reads the 12th Tradition. CONCEPT – Earl reads the 12th Concept. ROLL CALL & QUORUM DETERMINATION Present: Earl H., Chair Jonathan H., Treasurer Yves W., Secretary, NewsGram editior,…
Jan 20, 2024 – WSOB Minutes
WSOB MINUTES JANUARY 20, 2024 OPEN MEETING @ 8.00 AM PST SERENITY PRAYER – Earl invites the room to open with the serenity prayer. TRADITION – Yves reads the 1st Tradition. CONCEPT – Robert reads the 1st Concept. ROLL CALL & QUORUM DETERMINATION Present: Earl H., Chair Jonathan H., Treasurer Yves W., Secretary, Newsgram editor,…
Feb 17, 2024 – WSOB Minutes
WSOB MINUTES FEBRUARY 17, 2024 OPEN MEETING @ 8.00 AM PST SERENITY PRAYER – Earl invites the room to open with the serenity prayer. TRADITION – Yves reads the 2nd Tradition. CONCEPT – Earl reads the 2nd Concept. ROLL CALL & QUORUM DETERMINATION Present: Earl H., Chair Jonathan H., Treasurer Jesse G.,Director Conv & Conf…
Mar 1 – 3, 2024 – WSBT Q1 Meeting Minutes – Approved
World Service Board of Trustees (WSBT) Q1 Meeting Minutes March 1-3, 2024, in Dallas, TX, USA TABLE OF CONTENTS | Page No. WSBT Meeting Minutes | 3 Chair’s Remarks WSBT Officer Reports Trustee Reports WSBT Sub-Committee Reports Trustee Conference Committee Reports WSO Reports CAWS Convention Reports Place Marker / Business Items Old Business New Business…
Mar 16, 2024 – WSOB Minutes
WSOB MINUTES MARCH 16, 2024 OPEN MEETING @ 8.00 AM PST SERENITY PRAYER – Earl invites the room to open with the serenity prayer. TRADITION – Yves reads the 3rd Tradition. CONCEPT – Earl reads the 3rd Concept. ROLL CALL & QUORUM DETERMINATION Present: Earl H., Chair Jonathan H., Treasurer Jesse G., Director of Conv…
Jan. 27, 2024 – WSBT Q1 Conference Call Minutes
WSBT 1Q 2024 Conference Call Minutes January 27, 2024, 8A PST – 12 Noon PST – on Zoom Johan opened the meeting with a moment of silence followed by the “WE” version of the Serenity Prayer. Roll Call Richard B., ANRT Chris M., ASRT Stuart J., ERT Johan T., MERT Clay P., MWRT/WSBT Chair Ruby…
Nov. 30, 2023 – Dec. 3, 2023 – WSBT Q4 Minutes – Approved
World Service Board of Trustees (WSBT) Q4 Minutes Nov. 30, 2023, to Dec. 3, 2023 – Meeting held on Zoom TABLE OF CONTENTS | Page No. WSBT Meeting Minutes | 3 Chair’s Remarks WSBT Officer Reports Trustee Reports WSBT Sub-Committee Reports Trustee Conference Committee Reports WSO Reports CAWS Convention Reports Place Marker / Business Items…
Apr 7, 2024 – WSBT Q2 Conference Call Minutes
WSBT Q2 Conference Call Minutes April 7, 2024, 8am to 12pm PDT, Virtual Richard opened the meeting with a Moment of silence followed by the “WE” version of the Serenity Prayer. Roll Call – All Trustees are present. Richard B., ANRT Chris M., ASRT Stuart J., ERT Johan T. MERT Clay P., MWRT / WSBT…
Apr 20, 2024 – WSOB Minutes
WSOB MINUTES APRIL 20, 2024 OPEN MEETING @ 8.00 AM PST SERENITY PRAYER – Earl invites the room to open with the serenity prayer. TRADITION – Justin reads the 4th Tradition. CONCEPT – Justin reads the 4th Concept. ROLL CALL & QUORUM DETERMINATION Present: Earl H., Chair Jonathan H., Treasurer Jesse G., Director of Conv…
May 18, 2024 – WSOB Minutes
WSOB MINUTES May 18, 2024 OPEN MEETING @ 8.00 AM PST SERENITY PRAYER – Robert invites the room to open with the serenity prayer. TRADITION – Justin reads the 5th Tradition. CONCEPT – Justin reads the 5th Concept. ROLL CALL & QUORUM DETERMINATION Present: Earl H., Excused Jonathan H., Excused Jesse G., Director of Conv…
June 16, 2024 – WSOB Minutes
WSOB MINUTES June 16, 2024 OPEN MEETING @ 8.00 AM PST SERENITY PRAYER – Robert invites the room to open with the serenity prayer. TRADITION – Jason reads the 6th Tradition. CONCEPT – Robert reads the 6th Concept. ROLL CALL & QUORUM DETERMINATION Present: Earl H. Chair Randy G. Vice-Chair Jonathan H. Treasurer. Jesse G….
July 8 – 10, 2024 – WSBT Q2 Minutes
World Service Board of Trustees (WSBT) Minutes Q2 Quarterly Meeting July 8-10, 2024 – CAWS Convention, The Netherlands TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No. WSBT Meeting Minutes 2 Chair’s Remarks WSBT Officer Reports Trustee Reports WSBT Sub-Committee Reports Trustee Conference Committee Reports WSO Reports CAWS Convention Reports Place Marker / Business Items Old Business New Business…
July 27, 2024 – WSOB Minutes
WSOB MINUTES July 27, 2024 OPEN MEETING @ 8.00 AM PST SERENITY PRAYER – Earl invites the room to open with the serenity prayer. TRADITION – Earl reads the 7th Tradition. CONCEPT – Earl reads the 7th Concept. ROLL CALL & QUORUM DETERMINATION Present: Earl H., Chair Randy G., Vice-Chair Jonathan H., Treasurer Jesse G.,…
Aug 17, 2024 – WSOB Minutes
WSOB MINUTES AUGUST 17, 2024 OPEN MEETING @ 8.00 AM PST SERENITY PRAYER – Earl invites the room to open with the serenity prayer. TRADITION – Robert reads the 8th Tradition. CONCEPT – Earl reads the 8th Concept. ROLL CALL & QUORUM DETERMINATION Present: Earl H., Chair Randy G., Vice-Chair Jonathan H., Treasurer Jesse G.,…
Aug 23 – 25, 2024 – WSBT Quarterly Minutes – Approved
World Service Board of Trustees (WSBT) Minutes Q3 Quarterly Meeting, August 23-25, 2024 Dallas, TX, USA TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No. WSBT Meeting Minutes 2 Chair’s Remarks WSBT Officer Reports Trustee Reports WSBT Sub-Committee Reports Trustee Conference Committee Reports WSO Reports CAWS Convention Reports Place Marker / Business Items Old Business New Business WSBT Correspondence…
Aug 29, 2024 – WS Conference Minutes – Day 1
Day 1 – August 29, 2024 – Afternoon session. Russell S opened the conference at 4:31pm. Yasmin R opened with the serenity prayer in English Nikita H opened with the serenity prayer in Dutch Russell S asked everyone to please silent their telephones Kalob T read who is a C.A. member in English Sarah L…
Aug 29, 2024 – WSBT Report – WS Conference – Day 1
WORLD SERVICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPORT INTRODUCTION AND COMMENTS: The World Service Board of Trustees have had a busy year this year. A good deal of business has been done online and we have had three full quarterly meetings, one online over 4 days last December and two in person, one in Dallas and the…
Aug 29, 2024 – TEC Opening Report – WS Conference – Day 1
Can the TEC reps please come up to the mic TEC – Johan Tangen Main Motion 9 MOTION: TO APPROVE THE MIDWEST REGIONAL SLATE: Norma J Kurtina R Page | 48 World Service Conference of Cocaine Anonymous Daily Minutes – Day 1 – Thursday – August 29, 2024 Patrice F Johan T thanked all of…
Aug 29, 2024 – WSOB Report – WS Conference Day 1
WORLD OFFICE SERVICE BOARD REPORT INTRODUCTION AND COMMENTS: My name is Earl H., I am your Outgoing World Service Office Chairperson. A huge thanks to our World Service Board of Trustees for their ongoing support and a very special thank you to my fellow Directors on the WSOB for their tireless willingness to serve the…
Aug 29, 2024 – H&I Report – WS Conference – Day 1
H&I REPORT INTRODUCTION AND COMMENTS: Greetings everyone and thank you all for your service to our wonderful fellowship. Thank you everyone on the H&I Committee for all your work and dedication this year. It has been a challenge finding people for service, but going forward with that we will make extra effort to invite more…
Aug 29, 2024 – Unity Report – WS Conference – Day 1
UNITY REPORT INTRODUCTION AND COMMENTS: This year the CAWSC Unity Committee worked hard on finding new ways to collaborate and find inclusion between all areas within our worldwide fellowship. Stemming from some sentiments shared at the 2023 Conference, we made it our unofficial mission this year to find new ways to provide outreach to, and…