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: Group Service
Pass It On” Documents: Empowering Trusted Servants TO Ensure Continuous Service
Readings: Tradition Eight: We’re Non-Professional Concept Eight: Capacity of the Trustees of the World Service Board Curriculum: “Pass It On” Documents Examples of C.A. Pass-It-On Documents
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…
Being a GSR
Welcome to the service community of Cocaine Anonymous! Many of our members have found fulfillment and serenity by allowing their Higher Power to work through them in service to our Fellowship. Most of our trusted servants began their journey at the Group level by doing things like greeting members at the door, making coffee, setting…
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,…
Yes, You Can Start a C.A. Meeting!
STARTING A C.A. MEETING Check your local C.A. Meeting list to see where a new meeting might be needed. Before starting a meeting look around Cocaine Anonymous in your District or Area, are there already meetings? Find out what days they are on and at what times. Find out how well they are attended and…
Definition of Cocaine Anonymous “GROUP”
From the World Service Manual 2022 pp. 15-19 A meeting is when two or more people gather together to share their experience, strength and hope with each other. A meeting may call itself a C.A. Group when: The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using cocaine and all other mind-altering substances. It…
C.A. Group Servants
World Service Manual 2020 pp. 18 – 20 “For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority — a loving God as He may express Himself in our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern.” OUR SECOND TRADITION C.A. groups may create such service positions, as they deem necessary…