The virtual 2021 World Service Conference was a resounding success! Great appreciation is extended to all the volunteers and service members who made this possible as it was no easy feat. The WSC Summary Packet will be ready for distribution this fall but in the meantime, a brief overview of the motion results is published on the Member Site for the fellowship to review now.
New WSC motion due date: The annual motion due date is now February 1. This will give the World Service Conference Committee, the Policy and Service Communication Committee, and the Finance Committee adequate time to review the motions to ensure they are in order in time for distribution in May.
Motion 1: Move that the following change be made to the World Service Conference (WSC) Charter, Sections IX thru XII. Motion passed with 34 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstaining.
| Current WSC Charter – July 2017 | Proposed Change |
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| IX. General Warranties of the Conference A. In all proceedings the World Service Conference of S-Anon shall observe the spirit of the Traditions: 1. That only sufficient operating funds, including an ample reserve, be its prudent financial principle; 2. That no Conference member shall be placed in unqualified authority over other members; 3. That all decisions be reached by discussion, vote and, whenever possible, by unanimity; 4. That no Conference action ever be personally punitive or an incitement to public controversy; 5. That though the Conference serves S-Anon it shall never perform any act of government; and that like the fellowship of S-Anon which it serves, it shall always remain democratic in thought and action. | IX. To Be Added as Necessary X. To be Added as Necessary XI. To be Added as Necessary XII. General Warranties of the Conference A. In all proceedings the World Service Conference of S-Anon shall observe the spirit of the Traditions: 1. That only sufficient operating funds, including an ample reserve, be its prudent financial principle; 2. That no Conference member shall be placed in unqualified authority over other members; 3. That all decisions be reached by discussion, vote and, whenever possible, by unanimity; 4. That no Conference action ever be personally punitive or an incitement to public controversy; 5. That though the Conference serves S-Anon it shall never perform any act of government; and that like the fellowship of S-Anon which it serves, it shall always remain democratic in thought and action. |
Motion 2: Move that the WSC approve in concept the creation of an “S-Anon Twelve Traditions” Conference Approved Literature book. Motion passed with 34 yes, 0 no, and 0 abstentions.
Motion 3: Motion to rescind Section E. of II Composition in the WSC Charter that states, “A Delegate to represent S-Anon members that participate in Progress Meeting online meetings.” Motion passed with 31 in favor, 2 opposed, and 1 abstention.
Motion 4: Move that the WSC rescind a motion from the July 2010 WSC that added a Delegate position to represent phone meetings. Motion to withdraw Motion 4 passed with 28 yes, 5 no, and 1 abstention.
Motion 5: Move that the World Service Conference vote to restructure the Canadian Delegate Areas by removing the 3 current Canadian Delegate Areas (Central, Eastern, Western) and creating 13 new Areas.
- Alberta
- N.W. Territories
- Saskatchewan
- Manitoba
- Nunavut
- Ontario
- Quebec
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- New Brunswick
- Prince Edward Island
- Nova Scotia
Each new Canadian Area will have its own Area Delegate (AD) to serve on the S-Anon World Service Conference (WSC). Motion passed with 32 yes, 1 no and 1 abstention.
Motion 6: Motion to add a section to Article II Composition of the WSC Charter to state, “A Delegate to represent S-Anon members who participate in online platform groups.” Motion passed with 25 in favor, 5 opposed, and 1 abstention.