Report given by Cameron F.
OPENING REPORT
C.A. WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE 2017 ARCHIVE REPORT
INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS:
The Archive Committee has been busy during the Post-Conference period “protecting C.A.’s
future by preserving C.A.’s legacy.” To date our archival efforts include:
- Completed the C.A. World Archive repository expansion with the reorganization of some240 Banker boxes of C.A. archival records.
- Started work on assembling and cataloging a searchable database of all WSBT, Conference and WSOB minutes (1982 to present)
- Continued cataloging the archive collection into a database.
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- Working with Natalie P. (CAWS 2017 Convention Archive Chair), the Archives Committee was able to showcase in Seattle 34 historical items for the CAWS 2017 Convention Archive display. All 34 items were safely returned to the C.A. World Service Archive repository located at the CAWS Office.
- Started the process of building a historical record of the growth of C.A. Areas around the world. To accomplish this we’ve created an online form for collecting Area Histories. Please submit your Area’s history at: https://ca.org/service/world-service- conference/archives/area-history-form/
- Started the process of creating an authortivative account of C.A.’s history, as verified by the records in the C.A. World Service Archives, a chronological history of Cocaine Anonymous from its inception in 1982 to present day.
- Submitted articles for the 2017 issues of NewsGram.
- 1st Quarter: Article published on establishing an Archive in one’s CA District or Area You download a copy of the guidelines at: https://ca.org/content/uploads/2015/07/CA_Archiving_Guidelines_Areas_Distri cts.pdf.
- 2nd Quarter: Article published on submitting your C.A. Area’s history via an online form with an example of a submitted history by Southern Ontario Cocaine Anonymous.
- 3rd Quarter: Submitted an article about the “Spoonless in Seattle” C.A. Historical Archives display.
COMMITTEE INTRODUCTIONS:
Norma Jean S. – Vice Chair
Henry A. – Secretary
Susan B. – (UT) Archivist
Linda F. – DOO
Yvette H. – Trustee Liaison
Bob L. – (OR) Archivist and Elder Statesperson
Ruby L – Audio Transcription Services Mat H. (UK) Archivist
A noted thanks to:
Randy M. – (CA) Archivist
Frank P. – (CA) Archivist – Audio Archives Natalie P. – CAWS 2017 Convention Archives Chair
Sylvester R. (TN) Archivist
Scott S. – (CA) Archivist
James T. (UK) Archivist
Dot T. – Elder Statesperson
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REFERRALS THAT WERE WORKED ON DURING THE YEAR:
ARCH 2016-6. I would like to have the possibility to access all of the CAWS Convention’s logos and themes.
The CAWS Archive Committee has completed this task with all CAWS Convention Logos available for download on the ca.org website at: https://ca.org/service/world-service- conference/archives/
Unity/Arch 2016-1. That the Unity committee compile a file of “Celebrate Around the World” logos (from the first CATW event to the present) and CAWS Conference themes for use by the Archive Committee.
We will be working on this throughout the Conference and Post-Conference period.
ARCH 2016-2. Please create an online archive of World Service Convention shares and workshops accessible through the world website for listening and download.
We will be working on this throughout the Conference and Post-Conference period.
ARCH 2016-4. That the Committee work with the WSO and Convention Committee to determine the best way to reproduce or duplicate the “flip books” for use at CAWS Conventions. Options to be considered are to duplicate “hard copies” of the flip books for purchase as needed or create inter-active electronic version for members peruse at computers. Thanks for your consideration.
We will be working on this throughout the Conference and Post-Conference period.
ARCH 2016-2. Please create an online archive of World Service Convention shares and workshops accessible through the world website for listening and download.
We will be working on this throughout the Conference and Post-Conference period.
Archives 2017-1 From Susan B. On Line Service Area (In-Conference)
That the Archive Committee create a catalog of items available to travel to Regional and World Conventions, along with an order form. This would require the creation of a Duplicate Archive, with items numbered literally, perhaps with a bar code, for easy tracking and identification. I believe that these items could be viewed and ordered in an online catalog format which would automatically create a printable manifest for ease of to and from fulfillment. If you wanted to
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get really automated, there might be a way to calculate shipping and handling! Only the best possible examples of original items should appear in the Master Archive.
We will be working on this throughout the Conference and Post-Conference period. CLOSING COMMENTS:
The C.A. World Service Archive Committee preserves the historical record of C.A.’s World activities. This record can tell us more about our membership, our committees, our procedures and most importantly, how we got from way back when to where we are now, which can have a tremendous bearing on where C.A. going. The Archive tells us stories and increases our sense of C.A. identity and understanding of our global fellowship—all of which helps to ensure C.A. Unity.
We still have much to collect and thousands of C.A. items to preserve, catalog and present to our fellowship. C.A. is not getting any smaller, its growing around the world every day and with it our responsibility to protect and preserve C.A.’s legacy. Please join the C.A. World Service Archive Committee and play an integral part in protecting C.A.’s future, by preserving C.A.’s past.
Your Trusted Servant,
Cameron F.
2017 C.A. World Service Archive Chair
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