Information, reports and announcements from the CIRNA Regional Delegate team.
I will be asking what vote, if any, CIRNA wants us to carry at WSC at our April 3rd meeting.
The Zonal Forum was held in Phoenix from Jan 27-30th. I have attached a copy of our report to the WSZF.
I am including some of my notes for information that I feel is most pertinent. Hopefully between myself and Carl we will capture the major highlights.
Weren’t able to make the CAR Workshop? Watch videos of the workshop and download the Handout below.
The CAR is a compilation of motions that have been brought before Narcotics Anonymous at the world level. Just as we have motions and business meetings at group, area, and regional levels we also have them at the world level. They are voted on at the World Service Conference (WSC) once every two years by delegates from regions and zones around the world. The CAR is made in preparation for the World Service Conference (WSC).
Motions can be made by Regions or the World Board. Motions made by regions often involve issues important to the region, while World Board motions concern the worldwide fellowship as a whole. These motions affect NA as a whole and impact NA members all around the world.
The CAT is a compilation of motions which have been separated from the CAR as they were considered to be items that were not of as much interest to many groups. These motions include the NAWS budget, seating of regions at the WSC, and more.
I hope everyone had the opportunity to participate in World Unity Day yesterday at 10:00am with a moment of silence and Serenity Prayer with our fellow addicts around the world.
We had the CP web meeting to discuss the WSC last Saturday and then our quarterly Western States Zonal Forum meeting on Sunday, and I just didn’t have time to put together a full report.
I know Carl was excited about the CP meeting, and I’m looking forward to hearing his experience.
I have lots of notes from the WSZF meeting, and will provide a full report next month.
Our revised CAR motion was submitted to the World Board and they confirmed receipt. I have had no further communication or push-back.
The World Board is proposing publication of a Little White Book 60th Anniversary Edition which includes the currently English language version plus the 85 personal stories (assuming in English) from the other translated versions of the LWB. Because this is not new literature, it does not require fellowship approval, but there is a 60 day period for feedback, so if you have strong feelings or question about this project, please email wb@na.org
All material for the book is posted for review at www.na.org/spad and input is due by September 13th.
Ongoing work on the toolbox / best practices for virtual meetings continues to be shared at
www.na.org/toolbox
Updated financials have been shared for June. These numbers show “that we are just meeting current expenses and projects a net income of $26,294 for the year.” I have attached these financials to my email.
The final round of review material before the book is prepared (hopefully) for the 2022 CAR will be posted
mid-June at www.na.org/spad
Ongoing work on the toolbox / best practices for virtual meetings continues to be shared at
www.na.org/toolbox
SPIRITUAL PRINCIPLE A DAY BOOK (SPAD): All materials are at www.na.org/spad
Send input on any or all of the entries by May 31, 2021. Next batch will be out for review June-September.
Recurring fellowship contributions to NAWS are rising. Over $20K/month in February. NAWS average budget is $5.5 Million for providing services. Goal is to reach 70% donation-driven.
World Service Conference 2022 In-Person is uncertain to unlikely. Accepting suggestions.
World Board has not been able to complete all assigned tasks: Loner IP, Issue Discussion Topics, Project Plan for Women’s IP. WB already has a full plate for the next conference cycle.
No new information on World Convention in Australia for 2022. 2023 is still confirmed for Washington DC in 2023.
Small group discussion focused on finding out where NA is at right now. What is going on with our Groups and Service Bodies / How do we get a pulse of the fellowship and its current service systems?