OPENING REPORT
C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2021
Information Technology Committee
INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS:
During the last 2 years there has not been a live conference and the IT-Committee has been conducting work accordingly to our Statemen of purpose that states:
The purpose of the committee is to serve as a resource for the C.A. service structure in areas of emerging technologies. In addition, we facilitate and assist Areas and Districts in approving their local websites, so that they may have a link directly from the C.A. web properties. The IT Committee, on an ongoing basis, works on adapting available technologies to better carry the message of C.A., while always keeping in mind the Twelve Traditions and Twelve Concepts of C.A., C.A. policies, privacy, and security.
The committee has worked on an app solution for CA, this was an initiative that came from the committee a few years back, and it has been proven valuable for the fellowship since quite a few referrals has been sent in regarding app with different functionality.
The committee has worked on approving websites and making sure that web servants throughout the world are given guidance of what to launch new sites. We have approved many new websites.
The committee has further worked on a variety of issues, see summary below.
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COMMITTEE INTRODUCTIONS:
Robby S – Chair
Johan T – Vice Chair, secretary
Kevin M – Trustee liaison
Gustav E, Bob S, Tom T, Casey A, Wesley, Chris, Milton, Eoghan , Brandon O, Cathal.
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SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE BUSINESS:
AGENDA STRUCTURE
- Meet and greet, opening, introducing new members
- Moment of silence
- 12 Traditions of CA
- Statement of Purpose
- Minutes from last meeting
- Approve Agenda, any additions?
- Action Items
- Action item 1
- Action item 2
- And so on…
- Other issues
- Referrals in committee
- Next Meeting. Last Sunday of the month 9 am LA PDT
- Serenity prayer
We try to keep the same order of business. We held monthly meetings almost every month since last Conference in 2019. During these meetings we have conducted business according to our statement of purpose.
Business that we have engaged in.
App for CA (In development)
Database for all meetings that can be used for all websites (Done)
Information system for CA (depends on the App)
Liaised with PI on issues regarding the information to the fellowship
Hybrid meeting guidance
Supporting LTP with our input
Print on demand questions
Google recovery platform discussions
Swedish website as a template in squarespace
GDPR discussions
Printing pamphlets discussions
A couple of referrals was sent to other committees or office for further handling
REFERRALS UPDATE:
REFERRALS STILL IN COMMITTEE:
IT 2018-1 FROM KERRY-JANE G. CAUK AREA
I struggled with the approval guidelines as laid out in the ITC guidelines (and PI handbook as the information is currently duplicated there). As a result, our CAUK delegates had not been aware of the WCSWD website launching due to me misinterpreting the guidance. I believe this document (or something similar) might help and be a useful starting point/addition to the ITC Guidelines?
Response: Included in updates of our Guidelines
IT 2019-2 FROM AMBER H. LONDON AREA
Over the years, a number of members have stated they would like just one WTF to make looking for a meeting simple for the newcomer. Could you please ask the IT committee to create a universal electronic WTF by postcode, city, country for the whole of fellowship to use quickly no matter what area/region or districts you are from.
Response: Included in the scope of the app
IT 2019-3 FROM MICHAEL M. LONDON AREA
My experience of using the where to find meetings search engine is very fragmented and hard to use and is confusing for the newcomer. My suggestion is that there is just 1 where to find search engine worldwide like the one used in AA. Also, on the AA search engine there is a map that appears showing the exactly location of the meetings using a red
Response: Included in the scope of the app
IT 2019-4 FROM AMBER H. LONDON DISTRICT UK
Universal World/European Where to find (like A.A.) i.e. type in postcode. Day time and nearest meeting comes up in seconds.
Response: Included in the scope of the app
IT 2020-01, delegate@caflorida.org
Summary of Referral Regarding the developing of the CA App, please consider adding the capability for users to make “in-app” purchases of CA e-books and e-literature.
Response, No, we decided not to include it in the scope of the app due to it is available through amazon kindle and other platforms.
SUMMARY OF SR14 MATERIALS:
Not applicable
SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE MOTIONS TO BE MADE AT CONFERENCE OPENING REPORTS:
Not applicable
REFERRALS THAT WERE FORWARDED TO OTHER COMMITTEES:
CLOSED REFERRALS:
Not applicable, quite a few have passed through our committee, some was passed on to the Office, the SWOB or other Committees. A few has been declined and notice has been sent to the “referralist”. Quite a few is included in the scope for the App.
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COMMITTEE STRUCTURE AT START OF THIS CONFERENCE:
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Chairperson |
Robby S |
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Vice-chairperson |
Johan T |
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Secretary |
Johan T |
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Trustee |
Kevin M |
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Member |
Eoghan |
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Member |
Cathal |
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Member |
Gustav E |
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Member |
Tom |
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Member |
Wesley |
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Milton |
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Bob |
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Brandon O |
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CLOSING COMMENTS:
Our committee is very excited to finally have a conference, we have more work to do, and we are a good team with specialized skills to do these tasks. We are surely welcoming new members! We would like to extend an invitation to all Delegates to join the committee to be able to achieve more important work for the fellowship.
Respectfully Submitted:
Robby S
Finance Committee Chair