While our literature has preserved the integrity of the A.A. message, sweeping changes in society as a whole are reflected in new customs and practices within the Fellowship. Taking advantage of technological advances, for example, A.A. members with computers can participate in meetings online, sharing with fellow alcoholics across the country or around the world….
Category: Area Service
C.A. Area Advisory Committees, Boards and/or Steering Committees
A Cocaine Anonymous corporation of any Area must have for legal reasons a certain number of Directors. These vary from state-to-state or province-to-province. These Directors shall at all times be accountable to their Area Service Committee. These Directors should never be excused from the responsibility to render proper reports of ALL significant actions taken. The…
So You’re the Group’s GSR – Now What?
C.A. Service Structure Being a GSR Tradition Three: Who can be a member of C.A.? Concept Three: The Right of Decision Robert’s Rules of Order Resolving Conflicts with the Group
Being a Trusted Servant
Service Sponsorship: Being a Trusted Servant – Sunday, February 7, 2021 Meeting Readings: Tradition Two: Group Conscience Concept Two: The Authority of Our Collective Conscience Curriculum: Trusted Servants, Our Leaders Being of Service What is Service Sponsorship? Concept Nine: Good Leadership
COVID-19 Group Inventory To Help Assess Having In-Person Meetings
Thinking of reopening to in person meetings? We suggest using the traditions as a tool to help your group decide whether you should or not. As well as looking at some risk factors associated with Covid-19. Tradition 1: Our common welfare should come first, personal recovery depends upon CA unity. What happens if someone comes…
World Service Board of Trustees (WSBT)
DESCRIPTION: The World Services Board of Trustees (WSBT) has the broadest scope of any branch of our service structure. The responsibility of this Board is to help deal with anything that affects C.A. as a whole, either internally or externally. All things that may endanger the existence of our Fellowship or limit our growth are…
Taking Minutes
How to take minutes at Group Business, Area and Committee Meetings 1. Use a template. 2. Check off attendees as they arrive. Make sure you have a meeting agenda. This is usually prepared by the Chairperson. Choose your recording tool. Will you use a pen and paper or will you use a laptop computer, tablet,…
The Delegate’s Job is a Spiritual One!
WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE DELEGATE Duties and Responsibilities Conference Delegates are required to have a working knowledge of the Twelve Steps, the Twelve Traditions, the Twelve Concepts of Service and the World Services Conference Charter. Prior to the Conference, the Delegate transmits SR-14 material to his or her Area through Area and District Meetings as well…