Dags att nominera för flera serviceposter (Q3 2026)!
Dags att nominera för flera serviceposter (Q3 2026)!
Nu är det dags att utse Ordförande CASSO, delegat, vice delegat, ordförande för Helpline, ordförande för Litteraturkommittén, ordförande för Sjukhus och institutioner, ordförande för Retreatkommittén samt ordförande för Sverigekonventkommittén. Nominera genom att fylla i formuläret längre ner på sidan. Serviceposterna utses på areamötet 26 september 2026. De nominerade ska vara tillfrågade och rekommenderas att närvara på areamötet.
Questions? Email casso@ca-sweden.se.
Sista datum för att nominera är 9 augusti 2026.
Chair CASSO
The service assignment involves the following:
Overall responsibility for CASSO.
Organize the area meeting every 3 months, put together the meeting agenda and book the venue for the area meeting.
Answer general questions asked to CASSO, find out answers if necessary and support the groups in case of problems. Be the spider in the web.
Always get back as soon as possible in case of any questions and follow up.
Chair CASSO meetings before area meetings.
Drive CA Swedens development forward.
Only the right to vote in the event of a tie.
Responsible for CA s bank account along with the treasurer.
Desirable knowledge and qualities:
Energetic and responsible.
Good knowledge of the Traditions.
Previously performed service assignments in CA.
Desirable minimum period of sobriety: 2 years.
Length of service assignment: 2 years.
WHAT IS CASSO?
CASSO (CA Sweden's Service Organization) consists of six people (chairman, vice-chairman, secretary, treasurer, 2 members) who work together to CA Sweden to function smoothly. CASSO is responsible for CA Sweden's economy and for organizing area meetings. CASSO also takes input from districts and/or meeting groups, which is then forwarded to delegates or directly to CA World's organization in the USA.
What is an Area Meeting?
Area meetings are meetings where representatives from different districts, meeting groups and committees (belonging to the same geographical area) meet and discuss general issues related to CA. CA Sweden is currently counted as one area.
Delegate CA Sweden
Description of a Delegate and its duties
CA is still growing, spreading out in the world, new areas in parts of the world where no representation of CA have been present before. CA started in Los Angeles in the 80s.
As a Delegate you will communicate mainly in English. You don't have to be fluent in English, but it helps if you are able to read and speak so that others understand. It is also beneficial if you have a computer and computer knowledge.
It is fun, and you get to meet people from all over the world!
Being a delegate is a big task
There is quite a few long emails with documents annually that needs to be read.
Annual conference is about one week that needs to be attended.
Annual meetings within the region, in person, 2 per year.
Annual meetings within the region, digital, 2 per year.
Attend Area meetings, 4 per year.
Attend meetings in your local area to be informed on business of your area.
Duties
All stated in the World Service Manual that can be downloaded here (p.30).
An overview excerpt:
Understanding the 12 steps, 12 traditions and the 12 concepts.
Informing your area on topics regarding World Service matters.
Informing and promoting on all area, regional and world events.
Informing your region on topics regarding area matters.
Keep you vice delegate informed.
It is suggested that a delegate has no other service commitments on the level of districts or area.
Write a quarterly report to the regional trustee.
Delegates serve on a World Service Conference Committee.
Delegates provide CA leadership by helping to solve local problems involving the CA.
Being a link between the trustee/region/World Service and the region.
Promote and encourage the area to donate 7:th tradition to World Services.
Willingness to learn and use the World Service Manual and the Conference Charter.
Suggested sobriety: 4 years, term is 4 conferences (4 years). Suggested to only serve one term.
Vice delegat
We are now looking for one deputy delegate. Do you feel that you would be a good fit for this position? Or do you know someone else who would be suitable?
Always ask the person you want to nominate if it is okay.
Recommendations for Deputy Delegate:
Have recovered through the 12 steps and have 4 years of sobriety.
That you are familiar with the 12 traditions.
That you have done service before.
What does it mean to be a deputy delegate?
Be prepared to step in if the regular delegate becomes ill or is unable to attend. This may involve traveling to the world conference and participating in other mainland European meetings. In other words, work side by side with the delegates and familiarize yourself with the work involved. Familiarize yourself with CA service manual.
Vid frågor eller nominering kontakta Casso på casso@ca-sweden.se
President Helpline
The service assignment involves the following:
Hold a practical meeting every two months.
Attend the area meeting four times a year and represent the committee.
Voting rights on topical issues at area meetings.
Answer questions about the Helpline.
Be responsible for the Helpline Facebook page.
Desirable knowledge and qualities:
Good knowledge of the Traditions.
Previous service assignments within CA.
Good interpersonal skills.
Desirable minimum sober time: 1 year.
Length of service assignment: 2 years.
WHAT IS THE HELPLINE COMMITTEE?
The Helpline Committee is responsible for ensuring that there are always people available to answer CA's helpline.
Chairman of the Literature Committee
The service assignment involves the following:
As Chair, you are responsible for the Committee and its contacts with CASSO, the groups and the Committee members.
Your role will be to delegate tasks within the Committee and to be a point of contact between Committee members.
Speaking for the Committee at Area meetings, answering questions and informing the Area about its activities.
Voting rights on topical issues at area meetings.
Desirable knowledge and qualities:
Previous service within CA.
You should be structured.
Be able to lead the committee and be helpful, give and take constructive criticism.
Be able to delegate and ask for help.
Be well acquainted with the traditions.
Previous service assignments are a prerequisite.
Desirable minimum sober time: 1 year.
Length of service assignment: 2 years.
What is the Literature Committee?
The Literature Committee is responsible for books, pamphlets and trays. They make sure they are packaged and sent to the groups that need them.
Questions? Email to litteratur@ca-sweden.se
President Hospitals & Institutions (S&I)
The service assignment involves the following:
Holding regular practical meetings as chairperson.
Serving the Committee and its group conscience.
Holding S&I Workshops.
Being at the forefront and developing the way we work with S&I.
Performs S&I missions.
Is involved in ensuring that Traditions are followed.
Voting rights on topical issues at area meetings.
Desirable knowledge and qualities:
Good knowledge of the Traditions.
12 months of active service in the S&I Committee.
Desirable minimum sober time: 1 year.
Length of service assignment: 1 year.
WHAT IS THE S&I COMMITTEE?
The main purpose of CA is carrying the message of recovery to those who are still suffering. One way we do this is by visiting, prisons, psychiatric clinics, detox clinics, treatment centers, halfway houses, etc. to talk about the 12 Steps and make people aware that CA exists. The Committee within CA that works with reaching out to these places is called H&I.
Any questions? Email s.o.i@ca-sweden.se
Ordförande Retreatet 2027
The service assignment involves the following:
Call a practical meeting of the Committee.
The committee is responsible for deciding when, where and how the retreat will take place.
Attend all Area meetings and vote
Recommendations for Retreat Chairs:
Steeped in tradition
Previous service assignments in CA
Should have experience from participation in previous Retreats
You should be structured.
Be able to delegate and ask for help
Desirable knowledge and qualities:
Accurate and responsible
6 months of active service within CA
Desirable minimum period of sobriety: 2 years.
Length of service assignment: 1 year.
WHAT IS the retreat committee?
CA has a retreat every year, usually over a weekend during the winter. The retreat committee works to organize the retreat.
Questions? retreat@ca-sweden.se
Ordförande Sverigekonventet 2027
The service assignment involves the following:
Call a practical meeting to announce the members of the committee.
Set up a Convention Committee.
Ansvara för var när och hur Sverigekonventet 2027 ska ske.
Attend all area meetings.
Recommendations for the Convention Chair:
Good knowledge of the Traditions.
Previous service assignments within CA, preferably experience from participation in previous conventions.
You should be structured.
Have an eye for economic issues.
Be able to lead the committee and also to provide positive and constructive criticism.
Be able to delegate and ask for help.
Desirable minimum sober time: 1 year.
Length of service assignment: 1 year.
WHAT IS the Sweden Convention Committee?
CA has an annual convention, which usually takes place over a weekend in late summer/autumn. The Sweden Convention Committee works to organize the convention.
Questions? sverigekonventet@ca-sweden.se
Nominate for a Service Position
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