Acronyms… Our Alphabet Soup WSC – World Service Conference Business Meeting… not to be confused with the World Convention (WCNA) CAR – Conference Agenda Report Old Business CAT – Conference Approval Track New Business RD (RDA) – Regional Delegate (Alternate) NAWS – NA World Services Business entity – is entrusted with the “rights” to the NA Literature WB – World Board Responsible for the oversight of NAWS as well as conducts their own projects GWSNA – Guide to World Services GLS – Guide to Local Services SSP – Service System Project Proposal to revamp to NA service structure IDTs - Issue Discussion Topics A new method at the WSC for bringing issues to the floor

What is the goal for Workshop? Your Delegates Represent your Group’s Conscience! Educate You So You Educate Others Stay on Topic – Tons of information Time is short Assumption – You have/will read portions of the CAT/CAR That your enthusiasm, will help your group to complete the CAT/CAR Tally. Online or on Paper Your RD and RDA are headed to a 8 day business meeting and we represent YOU and YOUR Home Groups

Agenda for the Day World Board Motions & Regional Motions WSC Survey: Literature, Service Material, and IDTs Future of the WSC – Role of Zones Strategic Project Planning & Budget Additional Seating of Regions Regional Ideas Submitted for Conference Consideration CAR, CAT, videos, and other WSC materials at

To approve the book contained in Addendum A, “Guiding Principles: The Spirit of Our Traditions,” as Fellowship-approved recovery literature. ® Motion 1

2010: Regional motion passed Develop a project plan for the book 2012: Motion passed approving the book project : Gathered Fellowship input : 90-day review and input periods and release of approval draft The project received pages of input per chapter from members, groups, committees from regions in at least 15 US states & 12 other countries Motion 1 – Traditions Book ®

To approve the following changes to the World Board External Guidelines contained in A Guide to World Services in NA (GWSNA): To change the size of the Board from up to 18 members to up to 15 members. To remove the obligation for staggered terms if more than eight (8) members are elected at one time. To change the limitation from two consecutive terms to two terms in a lifetime. ® Motion 2

At the conference there will be a motion by multiple regions to divide Motion 2 into 3 separate motions as the intents are different for all 3 sections. Motion 2 (con’t) ®

That the NA World Board develop a project plan which includes a budget and timeline to create an informational pamphlet specifically about mental illness and recovery for consideration at the 2018 World Service Conference. Motion 3 ®

That all future approved World Board Minutes be posted on na.org for download. ® Motion 4:

That all Financial Reporting for the World Convention of Narcotics Anonymous be provided in a detailed line item format and not in a summary as is currently available. This report will be posted on na.org and be downloadable. ® Motion 5:

That all face to face World Board meetings be open to any NA member on a space available basis ; unless the topic(s) being discussed are required by law to be confidential. ® Motion 6:

That if there continues to be a WSC Participants Discussion Board on NA.org that it be made accessible to non WSC participants; only for viewing, not posting. Motion 7: ®

To direct NAWS to produce a low-cost paperback English version of the Basic Text which contains only the first ten chapters called “Our Program”. ® Motion 8:

To direct the World Board to post a PDF version of all approved English and translated Basic Texts on na.org for free download. ® Motion 9:

To hold every other WSC outside of the US and to begin this rotation with WSC 2020 to be held in Moscow, Russia ® Motion 10:

To allow a delegate from any Zonal Forum who requests it to be seated at the WSC as a non-voting participant. The expense of attendance will be the responsibility of the Zonal Forum and not the WSC. ® Motion 11:

That Narcotics Anonymous World Services add the following “What is NA Service” card as part of the Group Readings offered by the World Service Office. ® Motion 12:

Each World Board member votes only in Elections and may make motions in all sessions. The World Board has one collective vote (made by the Chairperson of the World Board) in new business sessions. ® Motion 13:

That the World Board or members of the World Board no longer make motions or proposals for decision at the WSC. The World Board may still forward ideas or work that regional delegates may present as a motion or proposal to the WSC for a decision. ® Motion 14:

CAR Literature Survey  Fellowship/regions can be more involved with Setting priorities Giving input on World Services’ work  Survey items are from Members’ project requests Former surveys RD/AD suggestions Fellowship requests Asking for a Group Conscience AND an individual response for the Literature Survey. Individual Survey is located at:

® 2016 CAR, page 24 The Future of the WSC & The Role of Zones

Why Change the WSC? ~WB The WSC is large and expensive Effectiveness might be jeopardized World Board recommendations at previous Conferences have not been supported or gained enough traction to effect change

112 Delegates 82 Alternates 18 WB members ® WSC 2014 – Stats & Facts

Travel, food & lodging for RDs, ADs, WB, translators, HRP, and cofacs: ~$465,000 Cost to NAWS: almost $300,000 Cost to regions: ~$165,000 ® WSC 2014 – Stats & Facts

212 people112 regions 40 countries21 languages 212 people112 regions 40 countries21 languages ® WSC 2014 – Stats & Facts

A substantial majority seemed to favor some form of zonal seating at the WSC, though not necessarily zones in their current functions and composition. This was a discussion, not a decision. ® WSC 2014 – Stats & Facts

184 Delegates 143 Alternates 18 WB members ® WSC if all 68 unseated communities were added WSC Future Participants

The Future of the WSC Who needs to be present at the WSC? Zonal seating? Where do we go from here? Future of the WSC workgroup formed – two conversations: The role of zones in their communities A sustainable and effective WSC

WSC 2016 Discussions Role of Zones Are we heading toward zonal seating? What will it take to negotiate a workable solution? Criteria for seating at the WSC? WB’s main concern: WSC agrees on a vision for sustainability & effectiveness

NA Literature & Our Primary Purpose ® 2016 CAR, page 30

Small but persistent minority of NA members distributing illicit literature Reminiscent of the early 1990s Diverted us from our primary purpose Drove members or potential members away from NA Two bulletins at Fellowship Intellectual Property

WSO recognized as authority to publish and distribute NA literature An Introductory Guide to NA Fellowship Intellectual Property Trust: NA’s property held in trust for the Fellowship s

May have no effect on those distributing the literature Lawsuits are painful and expensive Human and financial resources could be better used elsewhere Why no court case? Only NA members can stop this activity!

Literature priced to provide support and services where needed NA is unified as a worldwide effort Protecting the fidelity of NA literature and supporting services has become increasingly complicated as NA grows A truly international Fellowship

Approved publications should remain with NA World Services NA groups and members have the right and responsibility to demand that reprinting or modifying NA literature stops Personal recovery depends on NA unity and we must work together NA’s Conscience…

Our Service System ® 2016 CAR, page 28

WSC 2014 – 3 motions ® “To agree in principle to move in the direction of a service system that contains…” group support forums local service conferences local service boards All passed by over 2/3 majority with amendment “to be included in the GTLS as an option along with our current service units.”

Revised GTLS could be helpful but not has not been revised since 2005 Service material should describe what actually works Could include material on: Better group support Planning assemblies Projects Budgeting Decisions through consensus A Guide to Local Services in NA

What’s Next? More Service System web meetings Reorganized local service resources webpage – Not just about ideas from the Service System Project Send us your tools and ideas about what’s working in your areas and regions

State, nation, or province service bodies …easier to find us …easier to communicate …NA growth in every part of our communities …not necessarily about seating! What’s Next?

› CAT material is considered in new business of the WSC. › Exception: “Proposed Rules & Tools related to WSC Decision Making” will first be presented in a motion at the beginning of old business.

 Strategic Plan & Proposed Project Plans  Proposed Budget & Cover  Proposed Rules & Tools for WSC Decision-making  WSC Seating Report  Regional Ideas Submitted for WSC Consideration

› New simpler format › Includes update on projects › Project plans explain the scope of the work › We always propose more projects than we expect to be able to complete

› Getting work done more economically – Mixture of virtual and face-to-face meetings – Use of focus groups – “Talking” via & other electronic means

› A new approach to further collaborate: WSC will discuss, prioritize, and approve project plans › Results of CAR survey will help determine the focus of some projects › Details and updates will be reported in NAWS News

› Total budget for all projects ($200,000) is less than the Traditions Book Workgroup expense › $38,000 from budget is being carried forward to PR project as a separate line item › Budget distribution will depend on results of Conference discussions

› Six proposed projects – Recovery Literature – Service Tools – Collaboration in Service – Future of the WSC – Fellowship Development & Public Relations – Social Media as a PR Tool Note: Not all strategic plan objectives have associated project plans

› Publish “Guiding Principles: The Spirit of Our Traditions” › Identify literature priorities based on the CAR Fellowship survey Objective 1: Develop new recovery literature and/or revise existing literature to meet Fellowship’s needs.

CAR Literature Survey  Fellowship/regions can be more involved with Setting priorities Giving input on World Services’ work  Survey items are from Members’ project requests Former surveys RD/AD suggestions Fellowship requests

 Four survey categories Book-length recovery literature Booklet- or pamphlet-length recovery literature Service tools Issue Discussion Topics CAR Literature Survey

› Identify new tools from the CAR Fellowship survey › Collect and incorporate best practices of service delivery Objective 2: Develop concise, accessible, relevant, adaptable tools that address basic concepts and inspire users in service efforts.

› Continue collaborating with regional delegates on World Services planning › Further the concept and value of system-wide planning Objective 3: Raise awareness of the value, impact & spiritual necessity of collaboration, demonstrating relevance of A Vision for NA Service to each body within the service system.

› Continue discussion to frame viable WSC seating options › Improve discussion and consensus- building processes at the WSC › Improve processes to forward issues & discussions between Conferences Objective 4: Continue work to make the WSC a more effective resource to help achieve A Vision for NA Service.

› Objective 5: World Board Development: Enhance Board effectiveness, building on the strategies initiated in the 2014 ‐ 2016 cycle. › Strategies: – Orient and engage new World Board members, using their skills and experience to support the work of the Board. – Continue use of internal working groups of the Board to support Board productivity and to enhance mentoring of new Board members. – Increase effectiveness of Board communication between formal meetings.

› Help service bodies understand their essential part in collaborative PR to grow NA and advance NA’s vision › Conduct a PR roundtable with medical professionals Objective 6: Increase understanding that effective FD efforts depend on PR work, emphasizing the need for collaboration among service bodies

› OBJECTIVE 7: Targeting Fellowship Development Resources: Continue to target the use of NAWS resources for fellowship development on a global scale by identifying and acting upon opportunities. › Strategies: – Identify opportunities to engage in Fellowship development and public relations activities. – Develop new and relevant tools to support these efforts.

› Research use of social media by similar organizations › Frame a discussion about social media with the Fellowship and Conference for WSC 2018 Objective 8: Raise awareness & understanding of NA among the general public and potential members through use of social media

› OBJECTIVE 9: Fellowship Communication: Use multimedia tools including video to enrich NAWS communication about Fellow ship development efforts around the world, inspiring a broader understanding of our world ‐ wide fellowship. › Strategies: – Transform reports by developing several short vi deo clips showcasing the impact of fellowship development efforts. – Test delivery of videos through a variety of mea ns and evaluate.

› OBJECTIVE 10: Financial Contributions: Communicate and recognize the positive impact contributions have had and will have in fulfilling the NA Vision for Service. › Strategies: – Use the contribution acknowledgment process (both to individuals and service groups) to initiate regular communication with contributors on the impact of their contribution. Contributors can choose the form of communication they most prefer.

› Cover memo explains budget and terminology › Budget includes projected income and expenses › Planning and activity are for two-year cycle

› Operating income is gross sales minus the cost of goods › Four expense areas – Literature production & distribution – WSC support – Fellowship development – Events

› Expense classifications – Fixed operational funds are for recurring expenses – Variable operational funds are for non-routine expenses (e.g., projects) – Reserve funds are set aside for future or unexpected current needs

› Budget Notes: – Second fiscal year is a deficit, but overall budget is not – “Guiding Principles” line item depends on Conference approval – No WCNA expenses included (other than workgroup line item) due to new 3-year WCNA cycle

› Ideas to use time effectively and to respect meaningful discussion and the minority voice › As has been done at past WSC, a motion will be made at the beginning of old business to try these ideas for WSC 2016

› 2012 & 2014 WSC agreed to try using proposals in addition to motions › After trying the new processes, WSC 2014 unanimously adopted them as policy (Proposal BC) › We’re suggesting a similar trial of new rules and tools at WSC 2016

› Utilizing CBDM at the WSC includes approaches for – Focusing the WSC – Managing the discussion queue – Measuring consensus – Introducing motions and proposals – Managing discussions

Present motion or proposal, hear comments, and conduct initial straw poll Consensus not in support Per GWSNA & Cofac tools, discuss and straw polls; if a proposal, vote; motions decided in business session Hear from the minority 2 nd straw poll; still consensus not in support? Consensus support >20% and <80% support Hear from the minority Discussion ends; if a proposal, it fails; motions decided in business session No 2 nd straw poll; still consensus support? Motion and Proposal Discussions Yes Discussion ends; if a proposal, it is adopted; motions decided in business session

› Seating is an issue that has challenged Conferences over the years › Need a more sustainable and effective WSC › Current seating criteria have proven ineffective, and decisions have become increasingly difficult › Ongoing discussion about the future of the WSC › With WSC discussion, hope to develop viable options for future

› Eight regions completed seating requests › Seating workgroup formed for first time since 2006: three RDs and one Board member › The WSC is in a process of change, but must still deal with the current reality of seating

› If the WSC chooses to seat new participants, the WB believes the best course of action may be the workgroup’s recommendation to seat only the three that meet criteria:  Grand Sao Paulo Region  HOW Region  Rio de Janeiro Region

› This is a new way for regions to submit ideas for other Conference participants to consider › Evolving process; may want to work on – parameters/process for submitting material – how to frame ideas to discuss and collect meaningful input › One region sent material…

› Fellowship Issue Discussion Topics (IDTs) selection process. During each Conference year: – Members, groups, areas, regions & zones can submit IDT ideas online beginning 1 August – 1 February (before the next WSC), Fellowship votes on ideas submitted online – Top six ideas included in CAR & voted on in new business; top three voted on in new business are IDTs for next cycle

CAR & CAT Downloads & other reference material Username: wsc2016 Password: CP2016 Deadline for Tally Sheets 15 April 2016 Questions, Comments, Ideas Delegate Team Nate F.Jeffry L. Regional Delegate Alt. Regional Delegate