REGIONAL DELEGATE'S CORNER
Date: 2/9/12

Western States Zonal Forum 2012 Minutes(1.6mb pdf)


Hello All,
I don't think it can get anymore interesting that it is right here and now in our Region and others across the world. As many of us shared of Apathy being a problem with those being of service, the shear fact that there is consideration of completely overhauling the entire service system has brought many out of the meetings and into the workshops. I am glad to see faces I haven't seen in a while.
I have attached a copy of the Minutes of the Western States Zonal forum from last month if you'd like a peak at what is going on there as well as with others in our Zone.
If you would like to obtain access to a Conference Agenda Report (CAR), please use the following link: Conference Agenda Report (CAR)

To access the password-protected area, please use the following:
Username: CP2012
Password: WSC2012
Many with laptops are bringing them to the workshops to save on ordering a copy. You can also order the CAR online if you would like a hard copy for $13.00 as the Workshops will not have CAR's available. You may order online at:
Conference Agenda Report (CAR)

We will have handouts for you to keep which would include a CAR Summary Sheet of the Motions, Resolutions, Straw Polls, & Proposals under consideration. One of our members has graciously offered the use of his projector for our workshops so we will provide a printout of our Power Point Agenda & an example of how the new system would look like for CALIFORNIA (which would be different than that of other states).
Two items we will be looking at over the next month will be consideration of whether anyone can vote, or if all votes should be presented through one's respective GSRs.
Also, how many would be interested in online voting being available along with the regular hand voting? The Workshop Flyer currently on our web (see attachment) has been updated to include the UEC workshop and the PRE-CAR Assembly where we intend to fully utilize consensus based decision making and gain a group conscience. Many are beginning to attend more than one workshop to gain the information they need to make an informed descision.
We have approached serious issues that will only get worse until changes of some type are made. Please don't be swayed by others opinions and emails, take the time to read the facts.
As long as the ties that bind us together are stronger than those that would tear us apart, all will be well". With that, I'm confident our Higher Power will take care of the rest!
Lastly, this will be my final year in this position and votes to fill the RD and RDA will be voted on at the Post CAR Assembly upon return in May. If anyone is interested, I would encourage you to let it be known and let me know if you have any questions as this is a 6 to 8 year committment and not to be taken lightly.
Also, on the horizons I will be working on Assembly Guidelines to help other Delegates in the future!
In loving service, Pam J
Regional Delegate

Date: 3/26/11

March 24,2011 WCNA 34 Convention Update of Events

Date: 2/9/11

Western States Zonal Forum 2011 Minutes(58.7k pdf)

Date: 2/4/11

Greetings and Happy New Years,

A Summary of the WB's Service System Discussions(81k pdf)


The following is an update of information and events. WSZF *WSZF is Feb 4th-6th in -0- degree weather. Our internet web group emails have been quite busy and intense discussing which topics are the "headliners" so Nila and I anticipate a long weekend ahead of us hiding from the snow.

NAWS 2009 to 2010 Annual Report *This year's Annual report was mailed to conference participants and RSCs. I will bring a copy to the February RSC meeting. It is also posted online here: Annual report

WCNA *WCNA postcards were included in the same mailing (which I will also bring to the RSC meeting) and can also be ordered from customer service or downloaded from the convention webpage: WCNA postcard. Please help us to get these distributed. They have contacted the events on the NAWS calendar to ask if they are willing to distribute these also. *The selected volunteers to participate in the local Host Committee for the WCNA have been email notifed this week of their being selected and asked if still interested. We should know within a week of those confirmed.

Service System
*The World Board and Service System Workgroup met jointly to discuss input on the project and talk about revisions to the proposals. We are working on that revision now and should have it posted by March. In the meantime, we are attaching an update that explains what changes you can expect to see. You can also download the same update from the project website: Update

USSC (United States Fellowship Assembly) *World has received a number of inquiries about a United States fellowship assembly or USSC. There may be perceptions that this is either a part of the Service System Project or in response to it, but this is not the case. We are three years into the Service System Project and have only seen the same emails that most of you have. Since this event is not being coordinated by any duly elected representative or registered area, region, or zone the World is not really comfortable commenting. There are issues that are raised in their material about NAWS and those questions World is happy to respond to. A United States conference is not an idea that World believes will help us better achieve our primary purpose or they would have included it in the Service System proposals. As always, World is open to your concerns, ideas, and comments.

Date: 11/20/10


Hello San Diego/Imperial Valley,

I'm feeling truly blessed to be able to serve such a wonderful Region and hope this is a new way to keep you up to date with things happening in NA around the World.

We just finished the Post CAR Assembly for GSRs and RCMs and I missed those of you who were unable to make it.  We had 60 in attendance with free brunch throughout the morning and afternoon.  I believe I achieved my goal of keeping it informative while allowing the audience to be interactive in providing their input to pass on to the World.  For those of you who missed it, I am providing some items for your information.

1.  Attached is a copy of the World Service Conference's Summary of Decisions  (or votes made) last April.
2.  A link to the Living Clean book project (a 4-year project with 2 more years to go).
3.  A link to the Service System project (as the World is working on ways to improve how we operate NA as a whole - this will be a 2-year project).
4.  A copy of the World Pool Resume and link to the online version.  This resume is used to run for any World position or to participate in World projects (such as literature production or world conventions). 

THEY WILL HOLD THE NEXT WORLD CONVENTION HERE IN SAN DIEGO!!! 

WCNA-344
34th World Convention of NA
1-4 September 2011
San Diego Convention Center

5.  The World will be seeking around 13 local members to be on a local HOST committe some time around the end of 2010.  Standardly, this is up to a 9 month committment with a suggested  clean time of 10 years, but no less than 5 years clean.  It is a very strenuous time consuming committment and recommended to not hold any other positions at the same time as your committment to this position.  This information is based on past history, so don't quote me on it!
I've also been approached lately on the topic of Consensus Based Decision Making and how it works.  I've attached an exerpt on this for more information.
As a reminder, as your Regional Delegate and Nila as your Regional Delegate alternate, it is our duty to assist anyone in our fellowship with questions related to service locally as well as methods utilized around the world.  We would love to put on a workshop at your upcoming event or just answer questions you may have about a particular subject, or even pros and cons of items of concern.  Please remember no question is too dumb!  It is also our duty to take your input back to the world. 

Please don't hesitate to contact us as follows:
Pam J, RD - cell l 858-733-0825 - email:  rdelegate@sandiegona.org
Nila C, RDA - cell 760-855-9895 - email:  rdassist@sandiegona.org
 
    
   
 
     
   
 
 
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