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Sep 2, 2023 – Convention Committee Report – Day 3

Posted on September 2, 2023September 15, 2023 by caws.archivist

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. The committee members participated in discussions and worked together towards how we can be of better service for upcoming World Conventions. Since Conference of last year, we have noticed a considerable decrease in attendance at our committee meetings. We would like to invite members to please join our committee.

COMMITTEE STRUCTURE AT CONFERENCE:

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Position Name Email Phone
Chairperson Greg B. Mgbloem@live.nl +31648884168
Vice-Chairperson Laura E. dreamylaurajean@yahoo.com +1602694-8354
Co-Secretary Andrew C. Andrew8233@gmail.com +18604144897
Co-Secretary Dan S. Sobersnowman25@gmail.com +17144038326
Trustee Chris M. asrt@ca.org +12393625928
Trustee Barry H. swrt@ca.org +14055703168
DOCAC Robert B. docac@ca.org +17136575187
2024 CAWS Chair Joost V.K. sjakie_jeje@hotmail.com +31624659057
2025 CAWS Chair Jay P. Caws2025chair@gmail.com +16027212890
2025 CAWS Vice Chair Erica D. Caws2025vicechair@gmail.com +14802287762
Member Seth N. Odaatjust4today@gmail.com +14256267996
Member Parthi T. parteepartee@gmail.com +16472866994
Member Morten V. m.vecht10@gmail.com +4550189919
Member Nathan H. nathanhonor@yahoo.com +13604548687
Member Carla S. carla@cestalent.com +18189033396
Member Pilar R. pilarruiztrade@gmail.com +15203582853

SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE MOTIONS:

We would like to make a change to the WSCCC guidelines for the section regarding the inclusion of Co-Anon at conventions. We understand that many of our members feel strongly about the importance of including our families and the loved ones of addicts, and we are grateful for the Co-Anon fellowship and their participation at the Cocaine Anonymous Conventions. We also feel that there needs to be a more clearly stated separation in our guidelines, in order for our fellowships to remain co-operative without appearing affiliated. The world convention committee guidelines serve as a roadmap for future convention committees, showing members the instructions on how to do specific tasks and information used by past conventions on suggested actions. The proposed changes to our guidelines would also include the addition of an addendum, keeping those instructions that we are removing available for future reference.

A. MOTION: TO CHANGE THE WSCCC GUIDLEINES, PAGE 36-37 SECTION 21:

21) Co-Anon Registration

  1. i) Will be handled using one of the following methods:

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(1) C.A. will collect the registration fee, provide meeting space, coffee, hospitality room and registration badges.

OR

(2) Co-Anon will handle / collect their own registration fees and provide their own registration badges. ii) Co-Anon must make a selection of which option it desires not later than March 1st of the year prior to the applicable CAWS Convention. i.e. for the CAWS Convention in 2010, Co-Anon would be requested to inform the WSO of its selected option not later than March 1st, 2009.

iii) CAWS registration forms will reflect the Co-Anon option as follows:

iv) If option one is selected, CAWS registration forms will provide a checkbox for Co-Anon members and the following disclaimer: “While being mindful of the impact of our disease on those who care about us and the support we receive from them, we in Cocaine Anonymous are guided by our Sixth Tradition. As such, we must ensure that our desire to cooperate with Co-Anon in thought, action and spirit does not result in affiliation, either outright or implied.”

v) If option two is selected, CAWS registration forms will not include a registration checkbox for Co-Anon members. However, it will include the following Co-Anon information in the registration section as well as the standard Co-Anon disclaimer:

** NOTE ** For Co-Anon and/or Co-Lateen registration forms, please contact {add info}.

“While being mindful of the impact of our disease on those who care about us and the support we receive from them, we in Cocaine Anonymous are guided by our Sixth Tradition. As such, we must ensure that our desire to cooperate with Co-Anon in thought, action and spirit does not result in affiliation, either outright or implied.”

b) The Host Committee invites Co-Anon to provide a liaison to attend all committee meetings.

c) Co-Anon representative(s) should work closely with the Host Convention Committee Hotel/Events Venue Liaison to facilitate meeting space and any other on-site arrangements needed for them to carry out their business during the CAWS Convention.

“The relationship between the fellowships of Cocaine Anonymous and Co-Anon is a special one. As the disease of addiction affects many, our recovery process inherently affects many as well. Yet the Twelve Traditions, the General Service Boards and Service Conferences of both fellowships suggest that remaining “separate” makes each more effective. The policy of “co-operation but not affiliation” is recognized as important in maintaining separate fellowships.

Consistent with that premise, Cocaine Anonymous provides the following position regarding the relationship with Co-Anon:

While being mindful of the impact of our disease on those who care about us and the support we receive from them, we in Cocaine Anonymous are guided by our Sixth Tradition. As such, we must ensure that our desire to cooperate with Co-Anon in thought, action and spirit does not result in affiliation, either outright or implied.”

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Including the Co-Anon Fellowship in the World Convention is up to the discretion of the Host City and the Co-Anon Fellowship for that Area. Please see addendum for instructions on procedures.

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Cocaine Anonymous and Co-Anon “While being mindful of the impact of our disease on those who care about us and the support we receive from them, we in Cocaine Anonymous are guided by our Sixth Tradition. As such, we must ensure that our desire to cooperate with Co-Anon in thought, action and spirit does not result in affiliation, either outright or implied.”

Co-Anon Registration

i) Will be handled using one of the following methods:

(1) C.A. will collect the registration fee, provide meeting space, coffee, hospitality room and registration badges.

OR

(2) Co-Anon will handle / collect their own registration fees and provide their own registration badges. ii) Co-Anon must make a selection of which option it desires not later than March 1st of the year prior to the applicable CAWS Convention. i.e. for the CAWS Convention in 2010, Co-Anon would be requested to inform the WSO of its selected option not later than March 1st, 2009.

iii) CAWS registration forms will reflect the Co-Anon option as follows:

iv) If option one is selected, CAWS registration forms will provide a checkbox for Co-Anon members and the following disclaimer: “While being mindful of the impact of our disease on those who care about us and the support we receive from them, we in Cocaine Anonymous are guided by our Sixth Tradition. As such, we must ensure that our desire to cooperate with Co-Anon in thought, action and spirit does not result in affiliation, either outright or implied.”

v) If option two is selected, CAWS registration forms will not include a registration checkbox for Co-Anon members. However, it will include the following Co-Anon information in the registration section as well as the standard Co-Anon disclaimer: ** NOTE ** For Co-Anon and/or Co-Lateen registration forms, please contact {add info}. “While being mindful of the impact of our disease on those who care about us and the support we receive from them, we in Cocaine Anonymous are guided by our Sixth Tradition. As such, we must ensure that our desire to cooperate with Co-Anon in thought, action and spirit does not result in affiliation, either outright or implied.”

b) The Host Committee invites Co-Anon to provide a liaison to attend all committee meetings.

c) Co-Anon representative(s) should work closely with the Host Convention Committee Hotel/Events Venue Liaison to facilitate meeting space and any other

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on-site arrangements needed for them to carry out their business during the CAWS Convention.

We would like to make a change to the guidelines regarding Convention Bid submission deadlines. Currently, the Guidelines state that Bids are due 90 days before the start of the Conference. This leaves no time for the WSCCC or the Bid Vetting Committee to overlook the bids before including them in the SR-14.

B. MOTION TO CHANGE WSCCC GUIDELINES PAGE 44 SECTION 7:

7) Completed convention bids must be submitted to the WSO, Chairperson of the WSCCC and the Regional Trustee at least ninety (90) one hundred and fifty 150 days prior to the start of the WSC in order for the bids to be substantiated. Bids should be submitted in the local currency as well as US Dollars when applicable.

We are delighted to announce that we have received a total of three bid packages that will be presented.

Utah bid for only 2026

Florida bid for 2026/2027

Washington bid for only 2027

Referral #13376218 Individual Submission

Please review WSC Convention Committee Guidelines, Section Bidding Guidelines at Conference, Point 2. This section states that 25 printed copies of the WSC Convention Bids are needed. Is this amount of printed copies still necessary with the wide usage of electronic viewing methods? The Bid Vetting subcommittee of the WSC Convention Committee entirely views these bids electronically now, to my knowledge.

A. MOTION TO CHANGE WSCCC GUIDELINES, PAGE 45 SECTION 2:

  1. Submit 25 printed copies (10 for Conference Committee, 2 for Archives, and 13 for WSCCC used for vetting the bid.) Electronic copies will be made available for everyone on the floor. electronic copy of bid packets and make available for Convention Committee, Archives, Bid Vetting Committee, and attendants on Conference floor.

REFERRALS THAT WERE FORWARDED TO OTHER COMMITTEES:

Referral #10830179 Individual Submission Pre-Conference

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Forwarded to Structure & Bylaws Committee on behalf of the Convention Committee

Modify description of Director of Conventions and Conferences, Item 4 (WSM, Page 70)

from:

“4. Sits on all active steering committees (as a non-voting member (fa)*) of all CAWS conventions in the planning stages.”

to:

“4. Sits on all CAWS convention steering committees as a voting member.”

REFERRALS STILL IN COMMITTEE:

Referral #13376253 Individual Submission Pre-Conferenc

Please review the duties for both the Public Information Chairperson and the Outreach Chairperson.

-Public Information is generally seen as getting info about C.A. (and, in this instance, the CAWS Convention) out to members of the public. “Public” is generally seen as people who are not currently members of the C.A. Fellowship.

-Outreach is generally seen as getting info about C.A. related announcements to members of the C.A. Fellowship.

Why is contacting the Professional Community currently part of the Outreach Chairperson duties instead of the Public Information Chairperson duties?

Which of these Chairpersons needs to be overseeing any social media platforms used to get info about the upcoming CAWS Convention out to the public?

Which of these Chairpersons need to be overseeing any social media platforms used to get info about the upcoming CAWS Convention to the existing C.A. Fellowship?

Do these duties really need to be handled by two different Chairpersons or could these duties be combined into one position?

Under Public Information Chairperson Duties, please specifically review the following points-

#3 Why would the Chairperson need to communicate regularly with the WSC PI Chairperson, especially during the convention? Other than possibly making suggestions for how to do Public Info in general, what input would the WSC PI Chairperson have for a CAWS Convention Committee?

#4 Please include a reference to virtual press in this duty outline.

#7 Exactly what position is being referred to as the WSC PI Liaison? This is not a current position in the WSC PI Committee Guidelines, nor is it a position referenced in the current WSM.

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Under Outreach Chairperson Duties, please specifically review the following points-

#4 Awareness of needs of foreign language translations of/for what? Is this referring to translation of speakers at the convention or translation of Outreach materials for distribution to the C.A. fellowship that may read/speak a language different than what is read/spoken in the Convention Host City?

CLOSED REFERRALS:

None

PRESENTATIONS OF CURRENT ACTIVITIES OR TASKS (no motions)

CLOSING COMMENTS:

The WSCCC is glad to be of service to this wonderful fellowship. We enjoy working together and being a part of putting on the biggest parties of the year!

Respectfully Submitted:

Greg B.

Stu E – MOTION 42: TO CHANGE THE WSCCC GUIDLEINES, PAGE 36-37 SECTION 21:

21) Co-Anon Registration

  1. i) Will be handled using one of the following methods:

(1) C.A. will collect the registration fee, provide meeting space, coffee, hospitality room and registration badges.

OR

(2) Co-Anon will handle / collect their own registration fees and provide their own registration badges. ii) Co-Anon must make a selection of which option it desires not later than March 1st of the year prior to the applicable CAWS Convention. i.e. for the CAWS Convention in 2010, Co-Anon would be requested to inform the WSO of its selected option not later than March 1st, 2009.

iii) CAWS registration forms will reflect the Co-Anon option as follows:

iv) If option one is selected, CAWS registration forms will provide a checkbox for Co-Anon members and the following disclaimer: “While being mindful of the impact of our disease

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on those who care about us and the support we receive from them, we in Cocaine Anonymous are guided by our Sixth Tradition. As such, we must ensure that our desire to cooperate with Co-Anon in thought, action and spirit does not result in affiliation, either outright or implied.”

v) If option two is selected, CAWS registration forms will not include a registration checkbox for Co-Anon members. However, it will include the following Co-Anon information in the registration section as well as the standard Co-Anon disclaimer:

** NOTE ** For Co-Anon and/or Co-Lateen registration forms, please contact {add info}.

“While being mindful of the impact of our disease on those who care about us and the support we receive from them, we in Cocaine Anonymous are guided by our Sixth Tradition. As such, we must ensure that our desire to cooperate with Co-Anon in thought, action and spirit does not result in affiliation, either outright or implied.”

b) The Host Committee invites Co-Anon to provide a liaison to attend all committee meetings.

c) Co-Anon representative(s) should work closely with the Host Convention Committee Hotel/Events Venue Liaison to facilitate meeting space and any other on-site arrangements needed for them to carry out their business during the CAWS Convention.

“The relationship between the fellowships of Cocaine Anonymous and Co-Anon is a special one. As the disease of addiction affects many, our recovery process inherently affects many as well. Yet the Twelve Traditions, the General Service Boards and Service Conferences of both fellowships suggest that remainin “separate” makes each more effective. The policy of “co-operation but not affiliation” is recognized as important in maintaining separate fellowships.

Consistent with that premise, Cocaine Anonymous provides the following position regarding the relationship with Co-Anon:

While being mindful of the impact of our disease on those who care about us and the support we receive from them, we in Cocaine Anonymous are guided by our Sixth Tradition. As such, we must ensure that our desire to cooperate with Co-Anon in thought, action and spirit does not result in affiliation, either outright or implied.”

Including the Co-Anon Fellowship in the World Convention is up to the discretion of the Host City and the Co-Anon Fellowship for that Area. Please see addendum for instructions on procedures.

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Cocaine Anonymous and Co-Anon “While being mindful of the impact of our disease on those who care about us and the support we receive from them, we in Cocaine Anonymous are guided by our Sixth Tradition. As such, we must ensure that our desire to cooperate with Co-Anon in thought, action and spirit does not result in affiliation, either outright or implied.”

Co-Anon Registration

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  1. i) Will be handled using one of the following methods:

(1) C.A. will collect the registration fee, provide meeting space, coffee, hospitality room and registration badges.

 OR

(2) Co-Anon will handle / collect their own registration fees and provide their own registration badges. ii) Co-Anon must make a selection of which option it desires not later than March 1st of the year prior to the applicable CAWS Convention. i.e. for the CAWS Convention in 2010, Co-Anon would be requested to inform the WSO of its selected option not later than March 1st, 2009.

iii) CAWS registration forms will reflect the Co-Anon option as follows:

 iv) If option one is selected, CAWS registration forms will provide a checkbox for Co-Anon members and the following disclaimer: “While being mindful of the impact of our disease on those who care about us and the support we receive from them, we in Cocaine Anonymous are guided by our Sixth Tradition. As such, we must ensure that our desire to cooperate with Co-Anon in thought, action and spirit does not result in affiliation, either outright or implied.”

v) If option two is selected, CAWS registration forms will not include a registration checkbox for Co-Anon members. However, it will include the following Co-Anon information in the registration section as well as the standard Co-Anon disclaimer: ** NOTE ** For Co-Anon and/or Co-Lateen registration forms, please contact {add info}. “While being mindful of the impact of our disease on those who care about us and the support we receive from them, we in Cocaine Anonymous are guided by our Sixth Tradition. As such, we must ensure that our desire to cooperate with Co-Anon in thought, action and spirit does not result in affiliation, either outright or implied.”

b) The Host Committee invites Co-Anon to provide a liaison to attend all committee meetings.

c) Co-Anon representative(s) should work closely with the Host Convention Committee Hotel/Events Venue Liaison to facilitate meeting space and any other on-site arrangements needed for them to carry out their business during the CAWS Convention.

We would like to make a change to the guidelines regarding Convention Bid submission deadlines. Currently, the Guidelines state that Bids are due 90 days before the start of the Conference. This leaves no time for the WSCCC or the Bid Vetting Committee to overlook the bids before including them in the SR-14.

Seconded

Russell S. – Prepare to vote.

All for/opposed.

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Motion passes unanimously.

Crawford B – MOTION 43: TO CHANGE WSCCC GUIDELINES, PAGE 45 SECTION 2:

  1. Submit 25 printed copies (10 for Conference Committee, 2 for Archives, and for WSCCC used for vetting the bid.) Electronic copies will be made available for everyone on the floor. electronic copy of bid packets and make available for Convention Committee, Archives, Bid Vetting Committee, and attendants on Conference floor.

Seconded

Russell S – Speak to motion.

Crawford B – Not at this time

Russell S – Any debate?, seeing none prepare to vote, All in favor/opposed.

Russell S – Motion passes unanimously.

Andrew C. – MOTION 44: TO CHANGE WSCCC GUIDELINES PAGE 44 SECTION 7:

7) Completed convention bids must be submitted to the WSO, Chairperson of the WSCCC and the Regional Trustee at least ninety (90) one hundred and fifty 150 days prior to the start of the WSC in order for the bids to be substantiated. Bids should be submitted in the local currency as well as US Dollars when applicable.

Seconded

Russell S: Speak for motion.

Andrew C – Not at this time

Russell S – Prepare to vote, All in favor/opposed.

Russell S – Motion passes unanimously.

Gregg B – We would like to present the 2024 convention committee. Please support our convention and purchases some raffle tickets. Come and join us.

Laura E – CA the greatest fellowship alive! Join us in 2025 in Arizona!!

Clinton R – Expressed to the floor that Arizona is deeply grateful to be hosting the convention again. We have new committee members that are excited to serve as well as long time members. They’re going to Holland to support the convention. They held their meeting and had 1200 people. At the banquet countdown 70 newcomers came up

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to the stage counting days. Thank you for letting us be a part of this fellowship. Lots of cool items to auction.

Laura E – Fundraising is going on outside the conference area. Please come on out and purchase some items.

Gregg B – T-shirts are special edition. Buy them HOPE/FAITH/COURAGE Brandon (bid committee) – Gives details about area and local events.

Luca (bid committee) – Utah has previously hosted World Service Convention and have been successful. We have new blood and look forward to serving you and world again.

John (bid committee)– Spoke about the hotel and what is on offer and where it is situated.

Jim (bid committee) – Gave an overview of the financial snapshot. We feel confident we can put on this convention and make a profit.

Mary (bid committee) – Gave an overview on transportation and the restaurant scene.

There are a few local attractions all within a bus, train ride and even walking distance.

Russell S – Questions for Utah?

Robert B – Thank you for the bid. Hotel submission? 3 that are required, one of them didn’t seem realistic, the numbers didn’t seem right. Was that put in there because it was the only other option or are there any other options?

John G – Best options available to us. They may be more negotiable.

Gary P – I have an issue of the hotel proposed, the banquet room is good for about 400 ppl what happens if more people show up? 3500 square feet for banquet room?

John G – They have assured us that we can fit there. Not correct.

Robert B – Budget? 50k F&B. you estimated 37k. there’s a loss already.

Jim G – We always err on the side of conservatism. We felt comfortable presenting this.

John (bid committee) – This is if you put 300 ppl. Maybe we can do another meal to raise funds. They have really large spaces in the hotel and we’re getting the whole hotel. Starbucks!!

Joanne P – Costs outside of the US is fairly large to get there.

John G – Updated costs are in the box for travel.

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Jennifer R – What is the closest hotel for overflow? Same rate?

John (bid committee) – Within a block or two, roughly a 5-minute walk. Yes, the same rate.

Russell S – Seeing no further questions. Thank you, Utah.

Florida next.

Robert B – Is there something you now that we don’t know. Why have you put in such a high number.

Jesse G – Y have a bid for two years is there one that makes one bid better for you than the other.

Justin G – we are bidding for 2026.

Parthi T – Orlando is a hot bed for attraction – how do you contain the members. Justin G – 3 days prior and after have been offered by hotel at the Convention rate. Russell S – Seeing no more questions thank you Florida. Up next is Washington State. Washington State Bid –

David (bid Committee) – Presents Seattle Washington State bid.

Jacy H: Presents information about transportation.

Jaccob M – Gave an overview of Seattle. Home of Starbucks!!

Russell S – We are having difficulties with the audio and video. Apologies to Seattle, but we’re going to break for lunch. We will resume when we return.

Break for Lunch – 12:20pm

Please be back at 1:20pm

Welcome back it is 1:24pm apologies to the floor for the breakup of the bids.

Nathan (bid committee): Presents Seattle Washington State bid.

Jacy H (bid committee): Presents information about transportation.

Jacob M (bid committee): Gave an overview of Seattle. Home of Starbucks!!

Sharee (bid committee): Gave an overview of the hotels put forward in the bid.

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Vince (bid committee): Gave an overview on the projected Financials.

Nathan (bid committee): Concluded the bid.

Seattle Washington

State Bid committee handed out merchandise.

Russell S. – Thank you for your presentation. Any questions?

Robert B – Couple of years ago we passed the opportunity to bring a WS Convention to a Convention Centre It is a little different for us. Could you just give us an idea of plan and thoughts if you went that route.

Nathan (bid committee) – Convention centre would have two hotel options. There is a sky bridge to help with logistics of moving in and out of centre each day.

Wade G – Thank you so much great presentation. If Utah was awarded 2026 would that stop, you from having it in 2027.

Simonne M (bid committee) – I asked that question, and the answer is no. John C – There are special events off site what would that be?

Jacy (bid committee) – We looked at what other conventions like Holland were doing having limited numbers on special events like ride the ducks and other activities.

Gary P – I have two items. Thank you. Point of information – In 2022 we had some embellishment. We do really well and that would cover food and beverages.

Nathan (bid committee) – Yes and yes.

Misty C – Super excited about having a convention in a convention centre with multiple hotels. Is it long walks?

Sharee (bid committee) – Gave the amount of time to walk from hotels to convention centre.

Misty C – Would you have Transport for people what a disability.

Jacey (bid committee) – Yes.

Stu E – Last time you guys’ hosted convention you had great weather can you do duck boat ride again.

Nathan (bid committee) – Yes.

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Robert B – The numbers you have, your estimate is very conservative. Food and beverages requirements are quite high compared to other bids. Do you think they are easily obtained.

Jacy (bid committee) – Hotel are well aware of our situation, and most are willing to negotiate.

Jenn R – Where will meals be? In the hotel or Convention Centre?

Nathan (bid committee) – The meals will be in the convention centre. Just sleeping in the hotels.

Robert B – Are you concerned with embezzlement?

Nathan (bid committee) – We have changed our guidelines in our Area to protect the fellowship.

Gary P – It becomes responsible of WSOB to track money.

Nathan (bid committee) – We are going to be in downtown.

Barry He – Does the room rate in partner hotels go up?

Nathan (bid committee) – The Hotels have deals worked out with convention centre.

Sharee (bid committee) – We have room rates worked out for bid. The numbers are already established.

Jacey (bid committee) – If we don’t go with the convention centre.

Susan B – If we are at the convention centre will we be able to have a virtual component?

Nathan (bid committee) – We will look into that.

Alan S – How much will a banquet meal be at the convention centre?

Nathan (bid committee) – Will look in email and let you know.

Alan S – 80-100$ all in the food and beverages would cover the cost.

Kim – I thank you for the idea of hosting convention in a convention centre. I do have a question. When you look at the range of hotel prices. Will there be a choice?

Nathan – Yes, I think so. We will pick the hotel.

Nathan – 2 course plated meal 45-60$

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Russell S – I see no further questions.

Please join me in thanking Washington State.

Gregg B – we are going to vote now for the bids that were placed up for convention.

2026 Utah and Florida, we will have a vote, you get one vote for one of the states, either/or.

Parliamentary inquiry

Louissin B – why are we voting for only 2 years?

There’s no option for 2028?

Russell S – no sir, we vote for conventions 2 years in advance. That has always been the process.

Please prepare to vote:

Motion 45 – 2026 WS convention bid.

All in favor for Utah

All in favor for Florida

Florida will host the 2026 convention.

Russell S – That leaves for one option for 2027.

Motion 46: 2027 WS convention Bid.

All those in favor for Seattle, WA for 2027.

With minor opposition Washington state will host the 2027 convention.

Point of Order – Patrice F – Is he about to do the drawing of the raffle.

Russel S – We need to get through the agenda.

I’m going to give you a 10-minute break so that everyone can get refreshed. Session resumes

Convention Committee – Gregg B reads their closing report.

Questions

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Susan b – If we don’t have any 2028 bids does the office area get to have the convention there.

Gregg B – The office area can put the convention anywhere they want to.

Russell S – Please join me in congratulating the convention committee.

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    • 1983 GSB
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We’re looking for the following WSBT and WSOB Minutes:

WSBT Quarterly Missing Minutes

2003 – Feb. 2

WSOB Missing Minutes

1983 – Jan. – April, May, June, Aug. 16, Sept. – Oct.
1984 – Sept. 27, Oct, Nov
1985 – Jan. 16 – May 23
1985 – July 25 (missing page 2)
1988 – June 9
1990 – Jan. 18, July, Aug, Sept, Oct.
1992 – May 14, June 24 (missing page 3?)
1993 – Jan. 28, Feb. 25, Apr. 8, April 22, June, July, Aug. 26, Sept., Oct. 14, Nov. 11.
1995 Dec. 14 (missing page 4)
2005 – Nov.
2018 – May

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