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1993 CAWSC
Summary of Successful Motions
C.A. World Service Conference
September 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5, 1993
Los Angeles, California
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WED. SEPT. 1. 1993
P. Clay opened the Tenth Cocaine Anonymous World Service Conference with a moment of silence and The Serenity Prayer.
Dennis G. Read “How It Works”. –
Bill Z. Read the “Twelve Traditions”.
Brian J. Read “The Twelve Concepts of Service”.
Formal Roll call.
Preliminary quorum determination. 89 votes present. Quorum requirement 60.
Ronny makes a motion to “suspend the rules in order to consider a motion to make this a smoke free conference” fails due to a lack of a second.
Delegates from Idaho and Arkansas are welcomed to the conference after discussion about “New Area Petitions” and whether they needed Petitions or not. It was decided that they have been represented at the conference by proxy and are recognized as areas in the WS manual.
Tom T. makes a motion to “suspend the rules to recognize Europe as an area and to recognize the delegate”. The motion to suspend the rules passes and Tom T. makes his main motion, to recognize Europe as an unaffiliated area for the purpose of this conference and to recognize Alan F. as Europes delegate. The main motion passes and Europe is recognized as an unaffiliated area and Alan F. as Europes Delegate with two votes for this conference.
Tom T. makes a motion to “suspend the rules for the purpose of allowing the World Service Office Manager to have a vote at this conference”. The rules are suspended and Tom makes the main motion, “That the World Service Office Manager have a vote at this World Service Conference”. Toms motion is seconded and after discussion for and against this motion Chris calls the vote. Toms motion to grant the World Service Office Manager a vote at this conference passes with opposition noted.
With the new Areas, Europe and World Service Office votes added into the quorum determination the new count is a total of 96 votes, 64 must now be present for action to be taken.
Bill Z. , chairman of the Board of Trustees introduces the Trustees for their Trustee reports.
TRUSTEE REPORTS
Chris P. , Trustee At Large, reported on his involvement with the Story Book Committee. His attendance at three Trustee meetings and the Regionals’ of the Pacific North and Southwest. Chris also attended the LA convention and the convention in Utah. He attended a Unity Outreach meeting in LA. He has been in contact with Debbie H. the other Trustee At Large and help out with some issues that where directed his way.
Lee A., Pacific South Trustee, in his report explains that the Pacific South consists of Southern California which has seven Areas. He attends the WSO meetings. Inner Area meetings and the Story Book meetings. He serves on the WSO PI committee and the WSC H & I committee. Lee also gets involved with the local events his area sponsors.
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Jim S., Atlantic North Trustee attended the conventions in his area and the annual Regional Service Assembly. Jim served on the Story Book Sub Committee the past year. He also served his Region by being the principal point of contact for tradition type questions and helping with difficulties in their area.
Bob World Service Trustee, gives a brief description and history of his positions Bob has attend the regional conventions, LA General Service Organization meeting and help out on the Story Book Sub Committee. The past year he also worked with the Trustee Nominating Committee and the WSO Committee.
Craig H.,’Midwest Trustee, reported on the state of the Midwest, his activities attending the Regional activities and the responsibilities of the World Service Finance Committee.
John H., Atlantic South Trustee, in his report to the conference tells about his Region and the trips to the different Areas he has taken the past year. John also helped Atlanta develop their bid for the World Convention in 1996.
Jennifer J., Southwest Trustee, attended the Southwest Regional Convention and has been working on a contact with Kansas along with helping out planning the Houston Convention. Jennifer plans on working on the Chips and Literature Committee here at the conference.
Mike P., Pacific North Trustee, in his report that was read by Bill Z. stated that he attended several Conventions. He also attended the Washington State CA Conference and the Trustee’s meeting.
Debbie H. , Trustee At Large, in her report read by P. Clay, Debbie has sent followup letters to Foreign Countries, attended 3 of the 6 Regional Service Assemblies and also was active on the Literature Committee.
Bill Z. , WSO Trustee, continuing his report read from page 40 – 42 of the Service Manual. Bill emphasizes the Trustee’s duties and responsibilities to the Fellowship and their job descriptions. He also explains where to find the minutes from the Trustee meetings (in the Delegate mailings). Bill is the Chairmen of the Board of Trustees, he also sits on the Trustee Negotiating Committee, goes to WSO Board meetings and is active with the Story Book. This will be Bills’ last year as a Trustee (through the 94 WSC).
Bob C. explains the Trustee Nominating Committee activities.
Bill Z. finishes his report with a short summary of the Story Book and a thank you to the Board of Trustees.
An announcement from P. Clay acknowledging the Trustees hard work, left over memorabilia from the Houston Convention and the sale of Unity Luncheon tickets.
WSO REPORTS
Brian N., WSO Chair, read page 45 of the WS Manual explaining what the WSO is. Explains the two meetings the WSO has each month and invites every one to the open meetings. States that things are running pretty smooth at the WSO.
Carrie C., WSO Secretary, in her report explained her duties and activities. She is a member of the Book Committee, Vice Chair of the Conference Book Subcommittee and Chair of the World Service Office Committee. Carrie describes the Book Committees activities with editing and thanks everyone for their support.
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Brian N. , continues the WSO report. A Principles Medallion, Nine sand Ten Year Medallions, a Principles Medallion, One, Two and Three Year Medallions in French, the White Twelve and Twelve Banners, Paper Twelve and Twelve posters laminated and not, Reaching out to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Pamphlet, CA speaker tapes, Billboards, updated order forms, all are now available or will be shortly. Order processing for Chips and Literature has been going well. Hazel ton-was asked if they were interested in selling plastic chips or any other merchandise and they weren’t with the plastic chips. A book cover has been sent to Hazelton to be included in their next catalog. Brain explained that a motion was made to the WSOB to change the color of the Info Line pamphlet, so it could be copied. Concern from the WSOB as whether this would open the door to copying other . literature. If you need a white copy ask for one. Starter Kit Policy was explained, requests for Starter Kits in established Areas should be directed to that Area. Delegate mailing guidelines where emphasized. The following Manuals are available at the cost of $3.00, World Service Manual, Public Information Workbook, Hospitals and Institution Committee Guidelines, and Convention Committee Guidelines. Greg D. is going to take over Carries’ job as Secretary and Carrie is to become Director. WSO has been approved for :a-Bulk mailing permit. WSOB passed a motion to pay the full amount of the Office Managers’ Health Insurance.
Brain talks a little about attendance at the WSOB meetings and wishes it was better. A TTY line is to be installed at the WS Office and a P.O. Box has been opened with the address in the Storybook and to be published in the Newsgram. Finances were discussed the WSO conference mandated reserve balance as of 08/26/93 is $19,478.19. CA is now listed on the Dunn and Bradstreet financial report.
GAP IN TRANSCRIPTS. FOLLOWING PORTION TAKEN FROM REAL TIME MINUTES.
K.D., gives the Newsgram report, and Office Managers report. Looking at software for the newsgram, to reduce publication costs. Please mail things to be included in newsgram, no phone calls. Always looking for articles for the newsgram. Can you help? Please check info-line directory to see if phone numbers are correct. Considering charging .25 For newsgram. What do you think? Thanks for the donations. Dance around the world, convention, storybook, and 7th tradition donations. –
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Anne P., Literature Chips and Formats Committee. Read letter from Debbie H. , Trustee At Large, about the 70/30 plan and excess funds to be donated to WS. K.D. reports that sales of the principles medallion are great.
Amy B., Book committee. Manuscript was turned over to the WSO in April, 1993, three months ahead of schedule. Amy describes the Storybook time-line.
Tom T., Structure and Bylaws. Tom talks about the history of S & B since 1990. WS Manual reviewed. All delegates should have the 1993 edition. As delegates you should be familiar with this manual. Structure and Bylaws would like to know about any areas that are not defined by conventional State boundaries. Please contact Tom if this is the case in your area.
Janet T., Conference Committee. Welcomes everyone to the conference. Conference Committee is in the process of reviewing conference locations for ’94.
Jim J., Convention Committee. Jim states Convention Committee Statement of
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purpose. Rich L., Co-Chair. The WS Convention Committee has developed convention bidding guidelines, convention operation guidelines. They are to also oversee “Dance Around the World”. For every dollar spent in the convention committee they generate S167. The committee will be working on suggestions for local fund raising guidelines, also a reference book for where to buy things at the best rate available.
Al D. reports on the Houston Convent ion. Net income $36,619.01, Have turned in $30,000.00 So far.
John P., Public Information Committee report. A billboard is available “We’re Here and We’re Free.” Contact K.D. Or John for more info. Fund for story board “Going Down” $300.00. Have a lot of ideas, but need funding. Literature is available on electronic bulletin board, “Comp-U-Serve”. Would like to update C.A. Fact File this year.
Craig H. , Finance Committee report. Finance Committee will be electing a chairperson this year. Committees and Committee Chairs please turn your budgets in as soon as possible. The committee will be looking at special funds, delegate registration fees, and financial policies for the WSO to operate under.
Susan T. , Hospital and Institutions Committee report. Susan will be stepping down as chair this year. Book markers are available from the WSO. Various pieces of literature have been referred to the Literature Committee.
Howard J., Unity Outreach Committee report. States unity outreach statement of purpose. Unity outreach participation at committee level has been poor. Items discussed for committee action, “Tolerance in communication.” A Unity Tolerance workshop was held in Houston, would like to suggest this to happen at the WS Conference. They would like the conference to develop a sub-committee of the conference committee for unity issues. Would like to disband the Unity Outreach Committee if this sub-committee is developed.
Clay talks about our theme this year “Capitalizing on our Diversity”.
Motion; To approve the ’92 minutes. Friendly amendment to accept the minutes after correction.
Passed.
Discussion on purpose of conference.
Motion: To continue with items to refer to committee.
Fails.
Session ends.