Time to nominate for more service posts for Area! (27/1 2024, Q1)

Time to nominate for more service posts for Area! (27/1 2024, Q1)

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. Nominate by filling in the form further down the page. The service posts will be appointed at the Area Meeting on 27 January 2024. The nominees should be asked and recommended to attend the Area Meeting.

Questions? Email casso@ca-sweden.se.

The deadline for nominations is December 16, 2023.


Chair of the 2024 Sweden competition

The service assignment involves the following:

  • Call a practical meeting to announce the members of the Committee.

  • Set up a convention committee.

  • Be responsible for where, when and how the 2024 Sweden Convention will take place.

  • Attend all area meetings.

Recommendations for Convention Chairs:

  • 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 provide positive and constructive criticism.

  • Ability to delegate and ask for help.

Desirable minimum sober time: 1 year.

Length of service assignment: 1 year.

 

What is the Swedish Convention?

C.A. Sweden organizes a convention once a year. The convention usually takes place over a weekend, from Friday afternoon to Sunday morning. The schedule during the convention includes meetings, speakers, workshops and a banquet dinner with entertainment.


Vice-President CASSO 

Service missions involve the following:

  • Attending CASSO meetings

  • Participate and organize Area meetings

  • Is involved in ensuring that Traditions are followed.

  • Voting rights on current issues in CASSO and at area meetings.

  • Performs the duties of the President in his/her absence.

Desirable skills and experience:

  • Meticulous and responsible.

  • Familiar with the traditions.

  • 6 months of other services in CA.

Desirable minimum sober time: 1 year.

Length of service assignment: 2 years.

 

WHAT IS CASSO?

CASSO (Cocaine Anonymous Sweden Service Organization) consists of five people who work together to ensure that C.A.. Sweden to run smoothly. CASSO is responsible for C.A. Sweden's finances and for organizing area meetings. CASSO also receives comments from CA groups and forwards them to delegates or directly to the CA World 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 concerning our area. Cocaine Anonymous (Cocaine Anonymous) in Sweden is currently counted as an area.


Member of CASSO

The service assignment involves the following:

  • Attend CASSO meetings.

  • Attend area meetings.

  • Is involved in ensuring that Traditions are followed.

  • Voting rights on current issues in CASSO and at area meetings.

Desirable knowledge and qualities:

  • Meticulous and responsible.

  • Familiar with the traditions.

  • 6 months of active service in CA.

Desirable minimum sober time: 1 year.

Length of service contract: 2 years.

WHAT IS CASSO?

CASSO (Cocaine Anonymous Sweden Service Organization) consists of five people who work together to keep CA Sweden running smoothly. CASSO is responsible for C.A. Sweden's finances and for organizing area meetings. CASSO also receives comments from CA groups and sends them to delegates or directly to the CA World 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 concerning our area. Cocaine Anonymous (Cocaine Anonymous) in Sweden is currently counted as an area.


President Unity

The service assignment involves the following:

  • To create cohesion within the CA in Sweden.

  • Participate in the annual meetings.

  • Organize Unity events.

  • Set up a Unity committee if necessary.

  • Voting rights at area meetings.

Desirable knowledge and qualities:

Desirable minimum sober time: 2 years.

Length of service assignment: 2 years.

 

What is the Unity Committee?

The Unity Committee works to strengthen the cohesion of the C.A. The committee can, for example, organize workshops and theme days.


Nominate for a Service Position

You can nominate yourself or another C.A. member. Please note that you can only nominate ONE person for ONE Service Position at a time. If you wish to nominate a person for several service posts, or several persons for one Service Position , please fill in the form again for each nomination.