September 17, 1985 Gil M. Johnny S. Jack C. Michael F. If at all possible please plan to meet at the LA central office on Tuesday September 24, 1985 to discuss issues regarding the Conference. I have enclosed a copy of the NA by-laws which in conjunction with AA’s service manual, and Twelve Concepts, should…
Category: WS Conferences
The WSC is the nerve center and voice of our Fellowship. The WSC is the one time each year when all our service branches come together. Unlike all other branches of C.A. service, the WSC is not an entity, it is an event. At the WSC, the Delegates, the World Service Board of Trustees, and the managers and Directors of the World Service Office meet to discuss ideas and direction for the Fellowship of C.A. as a whole. The WSC can last up to a week; however, the planning and implementation associated with the WSC is a year-round proposition.
The Conference Committee is to provide the planning, organization, logistics, and implementation of the Business Conference to include preparation of the agenda. The Conference Committee will determine the location of the Conference unless otherwise agreed upon by voting Conference members. All World Service Conference contracts must be ratified by the CAWSO Board and executed by two or more board members and/or Trustees. Each Delegate must be knowledgeable about the needs and feelings of their Area and Region. From general meetings at the WSC, the Conference divides into various committees where all suggestions, questions, and problems are discussed. These topics include all matters of importance to C.A. as a whole. Each Delegate serves on a designated Conference Committee of his or her own selection. It is suggested that each Committee contains at least one Trustee. Any member of Cocaine Anonymous may serve and vote on any World Service Conference Committee, however, each Participant is limited to voting in one committee. Non-delegates may serve as Committee officers. It is recommended when electing Committee Chairpersons that the length of their delegate tenure is considered in order to be fiscally responsible to the fellowship and respectful of Conference budgets. Non-Delegate chair expenses must be incorporated into the committee budget and approved by the committee. Then the approved budget is brought to the Conference floor by the Finance Committee as part of the complete World Service budget for approval. All committee budgets need to be submitted to the Finance Committee by 9 am of the last breakout committee work day. Conference committee guidelines, policies and procedures are submitted to the Conference for approval, included in the Delegates notebooks, and are available to other interested members of the fellowship. Conference Approved Literature – a full list of Conference approved literature appears in the Appendix to this Manual.
World Service Conference Minutes:
Oct. 3, 1985 – Conference Committee – Minutes
Minutes of Conference Committee Thursday October 3, 1985 ATTENDEES: Scott S. Gil M. Mike F. Each person attending the meeting read the agenda for the meeting a copy of which is attached to these minutes. The following items were discussed and agreed upon; to be presented to the C.A.W.S. Board of Directors for approval. Regarding…
First World Conference Invitation Letter, November 7, 1985
November 7, 1985 Dear CA Meeting Secretary or Concerned Party: It is important that this letter reach a CA meeting secretary or CA group. If this letter has come to you in error, please pass it on. CA is planning the first National Business Conference. This is the first progress report on the preparations for…
Sat. February 8, 1986 – Day 1 – First World Service Conference
MINUTES COCAINE ANONYMOUS FIRST WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE FEBRUARY 8-9, 1986 Conference was celled to order at 9:16 a.m. by Willie. Delegates introduced themselves and placed a push pin on the map from their area. ATTENDEES DELEGATES Willie – LA – Chairman of Board Lionel B. – West Los Angeles Johnnie S. – Trustee Reggie –…
Sun. February 9, 1986 – Day 2 – First World Service Conference
pg. 4 SUNDAY MORNING Reports were then given from each Committee formed. INTERNATIONAL, PUBLIC INFORMATION, COCANON COMMITTEE Bob M. – Chairman Dana D. – Chairperson for International Teri B. — Chairperson for Cocanon Art F. from San Francisco Nancie G. from Tucson Ken M. from San Rafael Jim A. from Washington Teri B. from Anaheim…
July 2, 1986 – C.A. Business Conference – Day 1
COCAINE ANONYMOUS BUSINESS CONFERENCE JULY 2,3, 1986 SAN DIEDGO, CALIFORNIA AGENDA CONFERENCE COMMITTEES BY-LAWS, FINANCE, LITERATURE, HOSPITALS AND INSTITUTIONS, PUBLIC INFORMATION, INTERNAL AFFAIRS, CONVENTION AND NATIONAL DIRECTORY. Explained were voting procedures and who is qualified to vote. As adopted by NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS AND ROBERT RULES OF ORDER. Any business that did not go out to…
July 3, 1986 – C.A. Business Conference – Day 2
pg 9 July 3, 1986 Meeting called to order 9:10 A.M. PST. Roll Call 07/03/86 Bob – Los Angeles Mike – Riverside Jim – San Gabriel Valley Bill – No, Calif. Alice – San Gabriel Valley Kathryn – No. Calif. John – No. Calif. Bob – No. Calif. Lucy – No. Calif. Mike – Seattle…
March 21, 1987 – Daily Summary – Day 1 of the 3rd WS Conference Minutes
MINUTES OF THE 3RD C.A, WORLD SERVICES BUSINESS CONFERENCE WOODLAND HILLS MARRIOT WOODLAND HILLS, CA, MARCH 21 & 22, 1987 ****** SATURDAY MORNING ****** Willie O. opened the 3rd C.A. World Services Conference on Saturday March 21 by welcoming the delegates. Melody lead the Serenity Prayer. Misty read “How It Works”. Lucy from Connecticut read…
March 22, 1987 – Daily Summary – Day 2 of the 3rd WS Conference Minutes
****** SUNDAY MORNING ****** Lionel convened the Conference at 9 AM, Sunday March 22, Bob M. lead the Serenity Prayer. Paul read “How It Works”. The 12 Steps were read. Lionel read the 12 Steps in French. Shelly from South Central Los Angeles read the 12 Traditions. The Chairman asked for a Roll Call with…
Mar 22, 1987 – WSC – Ratification of the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of Cocaine Anonymous – Raw Transcript Excerpt
Cocaine Anonymous World Service Conference Volume II Warner Center Mariott Sunday, March 22, 1987 194 pages LIONEL: Johnny, you had your hand up? JOHNNY: My name is Johnny S. I am a Trustee. I would like to make a motion to propose and ratify — hold on one minute, please. It has come to my…
March 21-22, 1987 Corrected Motions Summary 3rd WSC
Zachary H. moved to ratify the Conference Committee’s selection of Greg T.from Orange County for Parliamentarian. After a question on who could vote, Fenn explained that only delegates, Trustees and 1 member of the World Service Office could vote. Greg-was ratified by a 2/3rds vote to be the Parliamentarian. Fenn resigned as Conference Secretary and…
Nov 13, 1987 – Day 1 – WS Conference Minutes
MINUTES OF THE 4TH C,A. WORLD SERVICES BUSINESS CONFERENCE MARINA INTERNATIONAL HOTEL MARINA DEL RAY, CA. NOVEMBER 13 – 15, 1987 ****** FRIDAY MORNING NOVEMBER 13th 11:45 AM ****** Greg D. opened the 4th C.A. World Services Conference with an unofficial welcome and general instructions for roll call. Bob L., Trustee, welcomed everyone to the…
Nov 14, 1987 – Day 2 – WS Conference Minutes
****** SATURDAY AFTERNOON NOVEMBER 14th 12 00 PM ****** Lucy S. Conference Chairperson, opened the Conference at 1:00 PM. Rhonda M. read “How It Works” and Lisa D. read the 12 Traditions. ROLL CALL Carla A. | Los Angeles Happy Howard | South Central Los Angeles Rhonda M. | New York Richard L. | Los…
Nov 15, 1987 – Day 3 – WS Conference Minutes
****** SUNDAY MORNING NOVEMBER 15th 8:15 AM ****** Lucy S., Conference Chairperson, convened the Conference at 8:15 AM. Mike R. read “How It Works” and Mark P. read the 12 Traditions. Page 16 of 19 ROLL CALL Happy Howard South Central Los Angeles Mitchell R. Los Angeles Joe W. Idaho Richard L. Los Angeles 2…
November 13-15, 1987 – WS Conference Summary of Motions
FRIDAY Greg D. proposed 4 corrections to the Minutes of the 3rd Conference. On Page 8, change Allan from “Trustee” to “Delegate”. On Page 10, change … “whole” city to …”host” city. On Page 10, change …recommended by the “conference” committee to … “convention” committee. On Page 3, change Willie 0. “Fundraising” committee to “Convention”…
Aug 11, 1988 – Day 1 – Conference Approved Minutes
MINUTES 5TH WSC (AUG/88) Page 1 of 22 ****** THURSDAY MORNING AUGUST 11TH 11:10 AM ****** Greg D. opened the 5th C.A. World Services Conference (WSC) with an unofficial welcome and general instructions for Roll Call. Reggie L. discussed the duties and responsibilities of a Delegate. Lucy S., Conference Chairperson, opened the Conference with a…
Aug 12, 1988 – Day 2 – Conference Approved Minutes
MINUTES 5TH WSC (AUG/88) Page 5 of 22 ****** FRIDAY MORNING AUGUST 12TH 9:20 AM ****** Lucy S., the Conference Chairperson, opened Friday’s session with The Serenity Prayer. Jennifer J. read “How It Works”. Carla I. read The Twelve Traditions. Julie K. read “Les Douze Etapes” (The Twelve Steps in French). The Chairperson took ROLL…
Aug 13, 1988 – Day 3 – Conference Approved Minutes
MINUTES 5TH WSC (AUG/88) Page 8 of 22 ****** SATURDAY MORNING AUGUST 13th 8:00 AM ****** Lucy S., Conference Chairperson, opened Saturday morning’s session with The Serenity Prayer. Fred K. read “How It Works”. Michael D. read The Twelve Traditions. The Chairperson took ROLL CALL using the seating chart. NAME AREA/TITLE VOTES Sandy P. San…
Aug 14, 1988 – Day 4 – Conference Approved Minutes
MINUTES 5TH WSC (AUG/88) Page 18 of 22 ****** SUNDAY MORNING AUGUST 14th 8:15 AM ****** Lucy S. , Conference Chairperson, opened Sunday morning’s session with a moment of silence and The Serenity Prayer. Lauri G . read “How It Works”. Gradie P. read The TweIve Traditions. The Chairperson took ROLL CALL using the seating…
Aug 11 – 14, 1988 – 5th WS Conference – Summary of Motions
SUMMARY OF SUCCESSFUL MOTIONS 5TH WSC (AUG/88) PAGE 1 OF 4 The 3rd motion, THAT THE WORLD SERVICE OFFICE HAVE CHIPS, LITERATURE AND OTHER APPROVED ITEMS AVAILABLE FOR SALE AT FUTURE CONFERENCES AND THAT THE WSO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR THIS PROCEDURE passed. Bill M.’s motion that, FOR THIS CONFERENCE ONLY, IF A DESIGNATED ELECTED DELEGATE…
Aug 16, 1989 – Day 1 – WS Conference Minutes
****** WEDNESDAY MORNING AUGUST 16TH 11:15 AM ****** Lucy S. welcomed the delegates to the 6th C.A. World Services Conference (WSC) with a moment of silence and The Serenity Prayer. Burt R. read The Twelve Traditions. The Parliamentarian read The Twelve Concepts of Service, as adapted from A.A. World Services, Inc. Following a preliminary Roll…
Aug 17, 1989 – Day 2 – WS Conference Minutes
****** THURSDAY MORNING AUGUST 17TH 9:10 AM ****** Lucy S. opened the morning session with a moment of silence, the Serenity Prayer and asked Howard E. to read “How It Works”. Jennifer L. (Atlantic North) – is absent on maternity leave. Helene H. (WSO Trustee) – Chairperson of the WSO, implements the WSBOT decisions and…
Aug 18, 1989 – Day 3 – WS Conference Minutes
****** FRIDAY EVENING AUGUST 18TH 6:40 PM ****** The Chairperson opened the session with The Serenity Prayer. Debbie B. took Roll Call. A vote total of 91 votes was declared. Nominations continued for the WSBOT. Mike P., Rhonda M. and Bob C. were nominated. After a motion to close WSBOT nominations from the floor passed,…
Aug 19, 1989 – Day 4 – WS Conference Minutes
****** SATURDAY MORNING AUGUST 19TH 9:45 AM ****** The Chairperson opened with The Serenity Prayer and Chris P. read The Twelve Traditions. Debbie B. took Roll Call and a vote total of 96 was established. Steve B. discussed the history of the “so-called” 90 day rule for the disemminatIon of proposed Conference literature prior to…
Aug 20, 1989 – Day 5 – WS Conference Minutes
****** SUNDAY MORNING AUGUST 20TH 8:40 AM ****** The Chairperson lead The Serenity Prayer after a moment of silence. Debbie B. took Roll Call. Barbara B.’s motion to SUSPEND THE RULES TO ADDRESS ALLOWING LATECOMERS (UNTIL 9:15) TO BE INCLUDED IN ROLL CALL, passed, however Barbara B.’s motion to allow latecomers to be accepted, for…
Aug 16-20, 1989 – WS Conference – Summary of Motions
Kelly L.’s motion that ALL NEW AREAS TO THE WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE BE APPROVED BY A TWO-THIRDS VOTE passed unanimously. Following discussion concerning previously recognized Areas, D.C.AREA SERVICE WAS APPROVED AS A RECOGNIZED AREA BY THE WSC. Ken E.’s petition FOR RECOGNITION OF THE MINNESOTA AREA passed. Robin B.’S petition FOR RECOGNITION OF THE MAINE…
Aug 29, 1990 – Day 1 – WS Conference Minutes
****** WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AUGUST 29TH 1:10 PM ****** Lucy S., Conference Chairperson, welcomed the delegates to the 7th C.A. World Services Conference (WSC) with The Serenity Prayer. Andy K. read The Twelve Traditions. Adelina A. read The Twelve Concepts of Service, as adapted from A.A. World Services, Inc. Lucy S. introduced P. Clay, the Conference…
Aug 30, 1990 – Day 2 – WS Conference Minutes
****** THURSDAY MORNING AUGUST 30TH 9:00 AM ****** The Chairperson opened the session with The Serenity Prayer. Phil C, read The Twelve Traditions. Roll Call showed 6 Trustees, 4 World Service Officers and 70 Delegates carrying 103 votes for a grand total of 113 votes. A motion to ACCEPT THE MINUTES WITH THE FOLLOWING CORRECTIONS…
Aug 31, 1990 – Day 3 – WS Conference Minutes
****** FRIDAY AFTERNOON AUGUST 31TH 1:30 PM ****** The Chairperson opened the session with The Serenity Prayer. Pete W. read The Twelve Traditions. Roll Call showed 8 Trustees, 3 World Service Officers and 71 Delegates carrying 103 votes for a grand total of 114 votes. Bob L. introduced the 3 newly selected Trustees: Craig H….
Sep 1, 1990 – Day 4 – WS Conference Minutes
****** SATURDAY MORNING SEPTEMBER 1ST 9:00 AM ****** The Chairperson opened the Conference with The Serenity Prayer. Lon M. read the Twelve Traditions. Roll Call showed 10 Trustees, 3 World Service Officers and 69 Delegates carrying 102 votes for a grand total of 115 votes. John H.’s motion to ADOPT THE 1991 BUDGET AS PRESENTED…
Sep 2, 1990 – Day 5 – WS Conference Minutes
****** SUNDAY MORNING SEPTEMBER 2ND 8:30 AM ****** The Chairperson opened the session with The Serenity Prayer. Roll Call showed 10 Trustees, 2 World Service Officers and 69 Delegates carrying 103 votes for a grand total of 115 votes. Darryl S.’s motion to APPROVE THE 1991 CONVENTION BUDGET passed. A motion to ACCEPT THE DANCE-AROUND-THE-WORLD…
Aug 29 – Sep 2, 1990 – WS Conference – Summary of Motions
After explanation of the Vice-Chair duties and brief statements by the candidates, CHRIS P. WAS ELECTED AS CONFERENCE VICE-CHAIRPERSON. Micheal B.’S motion to ACCEPT FOUR NEW AREAS AS DESCRIBED, (RHODE ISLAND, ARKANSAS, LOUISIANA, MASSACHUSETTS) passed after a ruling by the Chair that Chris P. would be allowed to accept a voting proxy from a group…
Aug 28, 1991 – Day 1 – WS Conference Minutes
8th C.A. World Services Business Conference Minutes August 28, 29, 30, 31, September 1, 1991 Minutes WSC (1991) Page 1 of 13 Lucy S., Conference Chairperson, opened the 8th C.A. World Services Conference (WSC) with a moment of silence and The Serenity Prayer. Dick H. read The Twelve Traditions. A formal roll call established a…
Aug 29, 1991 – Day 2 – WS Conference Minutes
Minutes 8th WSC (1991) Page 3 of 13 THURSDAY MORNING AUGUST 29, 1991 Lucy S., Conference Chairperson, opened with The Serenity Prayer. Karen L. read “How It Works”. Roll Call showed 8 Trustees, 4 WSO Board Officers and 72 Delegates carrying 100 votes for a total of 112 votes (Quorum = 75 votes). Debbie B.’s…
Aug 30, 1991 – Day 3 – WS Conference Minutes
Minutes 8th WSC (1991) Page 5 of 13 *********************** FRIDAY AUGUST 30, 1991 ************************** Lucy S., Conference Chairperson, opened with The Serenity Prayer. Roll Call showed 8 Trustees, 4 WSO Board Officers and 71 Delegates carrying 99 votes for a total of 111 votes (Quorum = 74 votes). ******************** PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE ********************* John P.,…
Aug 31, 1991 – Day 4 – WS Conference Minutes
************* SATURDAY AUGUST 31, 1991 ************** Lucy S., Conference Chairperson, opened with The Serenity Prayer. Roll Cal! showed 8 Trustees, 4 WSO Board Officers and 74 Delegates carrying 99 votes for a total of 111 votes (Quorum = 74 votes). **************** LITERATURE, CHIPS AND FORMATS COMMITTEE **************** Chris P.’s motion modified to ACCEPT THE LITERATURE,…
Sep 1, 1991 – Day 5 – WS Conference Minutes
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 1, 1991 Lucy S. opened the Conference Session with The Serenity Prayer. Roll Call showed 8 Trustees, 4 WSO Board Officers and 73 Delegates carrying 96 votes for a total of 108 votes (Quorum = 72 votes). Rich L. read The Twelve Traditions. ************************ CONVENTION COMMITTEE ************************ Kevin F.’s motion to APPROVE THE…
Aug 23 – Sep 1, 1991 – WS Conference – Summary of Motions
Page 1 of 6 THURSDAY MORNING AUGUST 29, 1991 Debbie B.’s motion TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE 7TH WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE, AS PRESENTED was passed unanimously. FRIDAY AUGUST 30, 1991 John P. offered a PI Committee Motion to “APPROVE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SLOGANS TO BE USED BY COCAINE ANONYMOUS, ‘WE’RE HERE AND WE’RE…
Sep 2, 1992 – WS Conference – Day 1 – Proposed Minutes
Page 1 of 14 Proposed Minutes: 9th WS Conference (1992) Wednesday, September 2, 1992 Lucy Snider, the Conference Chairperson, opened the Ninth World Service Conference with a moment of silence and The Serenity Prayer. Gary from Ohio read The Twelve Traditions, Kandy B. from Pasadena, California read The Twelve Concepts of Service. Formal Roll Call…
Sep 3, 1992 – WS Conference – Day 2 – Proposed Minutes
Proposed Minutes: 9th WS Conference (1992) Page 3 of 14 Thursday, September 3, 1992 Lucy Snider, the Conference Chairperson, opened with The Serenity Prayer. Formal Roll Call revealed 74 Delegates carrying 100 votes, 7 Trustees, 3 WSO Officers and 4 non-Delegate Conference Committee Chairpersons (w/1 vote @). The vote total was 114 with 76 votes…
Sep 4, 1992 – WS Conference – Day 3 – Proposed Minutes
Proposed Minutes: 9th WS Conference (1992) Page 6 of 14 Friday, September 4, 1992 Formal Roll Call revealed 79 Delegates carrying 106 votes, 7 Trustees, 4 WSO Officers and 4 non-Delegate Conference Committee Chairpersons (w/1 vote @). The vote total was 121 with 81 votes being the quorum requirement. Debbie Harris, Trustee Nominating committee chairperson,…
Sep 5, 1992 – WS Conference – Day 4 – Proposed Minutes
Proposed Minutes: 9th WS Conference (1992) Page 7 of 14 Saturday, September 5, 1992 After Lucy Snider, the Conference Chairperson, opened with a moment of silence and The Serenity Prayer, Isaac Walters read “How It Works.” Formal Roll Call revealed 78 Delegates carrying 107 votes, 8 Trustees, 4 WSO Officers and 3 non-Delegate Conference Committee…
Sep 6, 1992 – WS Conference – Day 5 – Proposed Minutes
Proposed Minutes: 9th WS Conference (1992) Page 12 of 14 Sunday, September 6, 1992 Lucy Snider, the Conference Chairperson, opened with The Serenity Prayer. Formal Roll Call revealed 78 Delegates carrying 107 votes, 8 Trustees, 4 WSO Officers and 3 non-Delegate Conference Committee Chairpersons (w/1 vote @). The vote total was 122 with 82 votes…
Sep 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 1992 – WS Conference – Proposed Summary of Motions
Proposed Summary: 9th WS Conference (1992) Page 1 of 7 Wednesday September 2.1992 During the process to select a replacement Conference Vice-Chair, 4 candidates were nominated, 2 votes reduced the candidates to Heidi Jonathan and Jennifer Cole, a motion TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO CONSIDER CHANGING THE STANDING RULE PROHIBITING CONFERENCE OFFICERS FROM VOTING passed,…
Sep 1, 1993 – Day 1 – WS Conference Summary of Motions
Cover Page 1993 CAWSC Summary of Successful Motions C.A. World Service Conference September 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5, 1993 Los Angeles, California Page 1 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”. –…
Sep 2, 1993 – Day 2 – WS Conference Summary of Motions
Page 4 Thursday. September 2. 1993 Opened with the Serenity Prayer. Roll call. 104 Votes present, quorum requirement 70. Bob C. describes the Trustee Nomination Committee approval process. Made up of a delegate from each region. Candidates come from the grass roots of the fellowship. Need to have 80% approval of candidate by the committee….
Sep 3, 1993 – Day 3 – WS Conference Summary of Motions
Page 11 Friday, September 3. 1993 Opened with the Serenity Prayer. Roll call and quorum determination. 104 Votes present, 70 votes is the quorum requirement. A Motion to Suspend the Rules, to consider a motion to continue committee Page 11 work. Fails. Committee Reports PI committee takes the conference floor. Diane D., PI Chair: The…
Sep 4, 1993 – Day – 4 – WS Conference Summary of Motions
Page 11 Saturday, September 4, 1994 Page 12 Opened with the Serenity Prayer. Roll call, 106 votes present, 71 is the quorum requirement. Questions entertained from Denver and Atlanta on the 1996 World Convention. A vote was taken for the convention bid in 1996, this was done by election instead of by motion. 58 Votes…
Sep 5, 1993 – Day 5 – WS Conference Summary of Motions
Page 23 Sunday. September 5. 1994 Opened with the Serenity Prayer. Roll call. 101 Votes present. 67 Votes is the quorum requirement. An announcement from Kevin M. about the P.I. surveys. Motions under new business. Chair recognizes Susan S. Motion: To extend the Unity lunch to include a speaker on the theme of the conference…
Aug 31, 1994 – WS Conference – Day 1 – Daily Minutes Summary
1994 WSC MINUTES SHEARATON LAX, LOS ANGELES, CA. AUGUST 31 THRU SEPTEMBER 4 Wed. August 31,1994 Opened the 11th WSC with the Serenity prayer. Lee After reads How it Works. Tom Tabet reads the Twelve Traditions. Bill Zimmerman reads the Twelve Concepts. Roll call and preliminary quorum determination. Point of information about committee chairs votes…