What’s Happening at World
The Conference Agenda Report (CAR) and more information about it is available at www.cirna.org/CAR
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.
There are 25 motions in this year’s CAR.
Please announce the February 18th Regional Assembly and CAR Review
This will be the only workshop on the CAR presented this cycle and with 25 motions to review, we have less than 9 minutes per motion. I will record the presentation and post a link on the regional web site, but this is our best opportunity to inform the fellowship regarding this year’s business.
The Conference Agenda Track (CAT) is due to be released by January 30. The CAT contains additional motions regarding NAWS Budget, seating of Regions at the WSC, etc., and has not historically been workshopped by this region. I will post it to www.cirna.org/CAR as soon as it is available. There is unlikely to be time to do much with the CAT at the Regional Assembly.
CAR Motion Discussion – If you’re interested in discussion of the motions coming up in the 2023 CAR, you can visit www.na-car-guide.com
Western States Zonal Forum (WSZF)
Cindy and I are set to attend the Western States Zonal Forum in Portland from January 19-22. Hopefully it will prove to a be a good opportunity to get more information and perspectives on the 25 motions in this year’s Conference Agenda Report. As usual, we are preparing a report to present to the WSZF.
Currently on the regional meeting directory I show 158 meetings, with 5 of those meetings hybrid, and 12 virtual.
If the RCMs can tell us anything about H&I, PI/PR, or Outreach in their areas, it would also be helpful.
Greater Mojave Area – Monthly H&I Panels _______ Monthly PI/PR Panels _______ Monthly Outreach _______
Lower Desert Area – Monthly H&I Panels _______ Monthly PI/PR Panels _______ Monthly Outreach _______
Morongo Basin Area – Monthly H&I Panels _______ Monthly PI/PR Panels _______ Monthly Outreach _______
Mountain Area – Monthly H&I Panels _______ Monthly PI/PR Panels _______ Monthly Outreach _______
Southwest Area – Monthly H&I Panels _______ Monthly PI/PR Panels _______ Monthly Outreach _______
Budget and Expenses
I closed 2022 having spent $1791.47 of my budget of $2301.92, which includes $398 in airfare for the upcoming WSZF that is subtracted from my 2023 budget.
I am requesting a check for $719 today to cover the costs of WSZF.
| RD Budget 2023 | |||||
| WSZF | Amount | Outstanding | Paid | ||
| Airfare (paid) | SD to Portland | $0.00 | $398.00 | ||
| Room | $141.00 | 3 | $423.00 | $0.00 | |
| Per Diem | $74.00 | 4 | days | $296.00 | $0.00 |
| Subtotal | $719.00 | ||||
| Regional Assembly | Outstanding | Paid | |||
| CAR Copies & Other | $6.40 | 125 | books | $800.00 | |
| (Est. 125 Copies at aprox 125 pages) | |||||
| Subtotal | $800.00 | ||||
| WSC | Amount | Outstanding | Paid | ||
| Mileage (228 rt + local) | $0.66 | 300 | miles | $196.50 | $0.00 |
| Parking | $20.00 | 9 | days | $180.00 | $0.00 |
| Room | $91.94 | 8 | nights | $735.52 | $0.00 |
| Per Diem | $74.00 | 9 | days | $666.00 | $0.00 |
| Subtotal | $1,778.02 | ||||
| Other | Outstanding | Paid | |||
| Other Copies | $200.00 | $0.00 | |||
| Other Mileage | $300.00 | $0.00 | |||
| Subtotal | $500.00 | ||||
| Total 2023 Budget | $3,797.02 |
The per diem for WSZF and WSC both use the federal rates. Standard federal per diem is $59/day, but the government specifies a $74/day per diem for higher costs cities, which include Woodland Hills/LA and Portland.
RD Calendar – Upcoming Dates
- CP Web Meetings – 11am – Mar 4, Apr 1
- 2023 CAT Available – Jan. 30
- WSZF 2023 – January 19-22
- Regional Reports due for WSC – Feb. 1
- WSC 2023 – April 30 to May 6
CONTACT ME
Feel free to contact me, Mike C., at delegate@cirna.org