From the World Service Board of Trustees
From the World Service Board of Trustees
Dear fellow addicts:
This is an unusual time in all our societies and many aspects of our lives have been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. For the Fellowship of Cocaine Anonymous (and most other 12 Step fellowships) this poses certain unique problems. We, both as the Trustee board, and as individual Trustees, have been asked for advice on how Groups and Areas might adapt to the ever-changing requirements of this hopefully short period. In particular, we have been asked about safety at meetings, and whether to hold larger events such as conventions as scheduled. We have been working toward answering these questions, trying to better understand the dangers involved and the range of responses that might be useful to our members. We have no advice on the virus itself or other medical issues. We suggest that you consult your personal physician, or the national government office responsible for such information.
In the USA this would be the CDC(https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html).
International information is available through
the WHO(https://www.who.int/emergen.../diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019).
Information is updated daily.
While different areas are being impacted at different rates, it seems likely that all areas will be exposed to this virus by the end of March. Accordingly, we have the following short-term suggestions:
Members should stay home if sick. There is nothing so important that it justifies endangering others. By all accounts this virus is easily transmitted.
Groups should consider whether their meeting(s) should be suspended or curtailed. Larger meetings should carefully consider whether other smaller meetings should be supported instead.
Where meetings are held, steps should be taken to minimize the risk of exposure. Food tables, holding hands and passing items around should probably be avoided. Seating might be spread out more than
usual.Groups or meetings that are needing to be suspended for any duration may choose to setup meetings through online video-conferencing methods.
Online meetings are available for members who are ill, in quarantine, or otherwise wish to minimize social contact. See https://ca -online .org for a list of both voice and email meetings.
We strongly suggest that C.A. events where hundreds of attendees are expected, planned for the next 30 days, be canceled now. There may be additional legal requirements in your area, and these may change with time. Your Trustee is available to assist you.
The board of Trustees is continuing to monitor the situation daily as it applies to the 2020 World Service Convention in Austin. As of now, the convention will take place as planned. The board of Trustees, together with the World Service Office and the 2020 Steering Committee will keep our membership informed with regards to this event.
All Areas, and the World Service Office, are going to experience financial losses during this time, due to event cancellation and other disruptions. Members and Groups are asked to consider that when making 7th Tradition donations.
Keep informed about local conditions, news and instructions from your local officials, and be prepared to adapt your responses as needed. All state and local rules regarding this crisis should be observed.
This, too, shall pass and the Steps will help us get through this time, no matter what. Be well.
/Your World Service Board of Trustees
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Now is the time to nominate a new CASSO member, CASSO chair, Helpline chair, Retreat Committee chair, Hospitals & Institutions (S&I) chair, Unity chair and vice delegate. Nominate yourself or another CA member. You nominate by using the form in the article.
It is now time to elect a new vice-president of CASSO and president of Unity. Nominate yourself or another CA member. You can nominate by using the form in the article.
Now is the time to nominate the new chair of the 2024 Sweden Convention, vice-chair of CASSO, member of CASSO and chair of Unity. You can nominate by using the form in the article.
It is now time to nominate a new Treasurer for CASSO, Chair of S&I, Chair of PI and Chair of the Literature Committee. Nominate yourself or another CA member. You nominate by using the form in the article.
Now is the time to nominate a new chair for the 2023 Sweden Convention. Nominate yourself or another CA member. You nominate by using the form in the article.
Now is the time to nominate a new Vice Delegate, Chair of S&I and Chair of the Archives Committee. Nominate yourself or another CA member. You can nominate by using the form in the article.
Now you can nominate yourself or another CA member as Vice President of CA Sweden. You nominate by using the form.
The restrictions are finally lifted! As of June 1, the following applies:
Max 50 people with designated seating.
Refer members to the seats.
1 meter distance laterally, in front and behind.
It is now time to elect a new treasurer and secretary for CASSO, as well as new chairs for Unity, S&I, Literature and PI. Nominate yourself or another CA member. You nominate by using the form in the article.
On Saturday, January 16 at 12:00, the CA Riddargatan meeting will premiere at Riddargatan 6 in Stockholm. Open speaker meeting* every Saturday 12.00-13.00. Welcome to the meeting!
THE MEETING HAS A MAXIMUM OF 8 PARTICIPANTS INCLUDING THE CHAIR!
To help make sure our fellowship can keep growing and continue to carry the message of recovery, CA Sweden has launched a fundraiser for CA World.
This is a time when each group needs to think carefully about how we can be of the greatest possible benefit to society. And also think about CA's reputation and CA as a whole.
Looking for a fun service assignment? We now need CA members who want to be part of a group that together selects speech recordings for publication on ca-sweden.se.
A new batch of flyers and business cards has come from the printing house. New – posters in A4 format and stickers!
On Saturday, October 17, CA arranged an event where some members painted the legal graffiti wall in Tantolunden in Stockholm.
We are still looking for a willingness to service for some service positions and are happy and grateful if more people want to participate in the committee! The next meeting of the PI Committee is Wednesday 17 June at 6 pm via Zoom.
Do you think photographing is fun? Perfect! Help the PI Committee build an image bank with images CA can use in different contexts
CASSO has decided at the Convention Committee's request to cancel this year's CA Sweden Convention.
Check out all the news: a new search module for meetings, shop, content for download, donate online and lots of other stuff!