World Service Conference Reports
This is a summary of the motions and
recommendations presented by the GSB, WSC committees, and
WSC caucuses at the annual DA World Service Conferences, beginning with the 1997
Conference,
organized by year and by committee.
Summary of WSC Motions and Recommendations 1997-present (pdf)
The following documents contain the full
Conference minutes, as well as the GSB reports,
committee, and caucus reports as well as past motions and recommendations. (These documents do not contain the contact
information of
WSC participants.)
Debtors Anonymous World Service Conference 1997-2011 Summary of Motions and Recommendations
Past WSC Conference
Reports
2010 WSC Report
2009 WSC Report
2008 WSC Report
2007 WSC Report
2006 WSC Report
2005 WSC Report
2000 WSC Report
1999 WSC Report
1996 WSC Report
1995 WSC Report
1994 WSC Report
1993 WSC Report
1992 WSC Report
1991 WSC Report
1990 WSC Report
1987 WSC Report
1st Annual Meeting 1982
The World Service Conference Manual
The World Service Conference Manual is a handbook for GSRs and ISRs, helping them
understand their role at the Conference. Included is the DA organizational
chart,
and the text of the DA Conference Charter and the Twelve Concepts for
World Service.
2010 GSR/ISR Service Manual
Submitting World Service Conference Issues & Concerns
For many years, The Debtors Anonymous World Service Conference has addressed the issues and concerns of D.A. groups that affect D.A. as a whole. Prior to 2012, these could only be submitted on the registration form for each year’s Conference. Now, issues and concerns can be submitted year round, although the submissions will continue to be addressed only at that year’s Conference.
Individual issues and concerns are assigned to the committees of the General Service Board and committees and caucuses of the WSC best equipped to deal with the particular subject. Responses to the issues and concerns submitted at each year’s Conference will be published during the following year in either the WSC Report, the D.A. Focus, or on the World Service web site debtorsanonymous.org.
Issues and Concerns can be submitted in either of two different ways:
- By e-mail to issuesandconcerns@debtorsanonymous.org. Only one issue is permitted per e-mail, and e-mails should include the name, city, and if possible, the registration number of the group.
- By printing out and mailing in the form below to: Issues & Concerns, c/o D.A. General Service Office, PO Box 920888, Needham, Mass. 02492. A separate form is required for each issue submitted.
In order to be considered for that year, a submission must be received at least 30 days before the opening day of that year’s World Service Conference.
Issues & Concerns Submission Form
Issues & Concerns From Previous Years
World Service Conference Committees and
Caucuses
Committee and Caucus Chairs:
If you have DA world service-related information
that you would like posted on this page or published in the DA Focus or the
DA eNews, please email it to your GSB liaison.
Business Debtors Anonymous Committee (BDAC)
The BDA (Business Debtors Anonymous) Committee focuses on issues specific to the
needs of BDA meetings. BDA meetings are registered DA meetings that deal with
topics
of interest to DA members who own their own businesses, are otherwise
self-employed,
or desire to own their own businesses or be self-employed. The BDA Committee is
open to all GSRs, not just those who represent BDA meetings. Current BDA issues
revolve around the creation of BDA Literature and providing assistance to
struggling BDA meetings.
The 2007-08 BDA
Committee is developing a book of BDA-related stories.
To submit a
story for the BDA book, please download
and fill out the release form and email it with your story to office@debtorsanonymous.org.
Conference Committee (CC)
The Conference Committee is
concerned with the general nature of the World Service Conference.
This includes
the Charter of the World Service Conference and its relationship to the
General Service Board and membership of DA as a whole; issues related to the
format
of the annual World Service Conference of Debtors Anonymous; and aid to the
WSC Host Committee in their planning and logistics. The Conference Committee
also
makes recommendations to the WSC for future conference sites.
Let the Conference Hear From You: Do
you have an issue, concern, or question
that you would like the next Conference to address? Please fill out this form
and
email or mail it to the DA General Service Office at
office@debtorsanonymous.org.
Please click here to fill out an online version. (under construction)
John Henderson Scholarship Fund information
and application
Diversity Caucus
The Diversity Caucus is a new caucus that
began at the 2007 WSC.
The mission of the Diversity Caucus is to carry the message of
Debtors Anonymous to the debtor in underserved populations and locations.
The Diversity Caucus is developing a collection of stories from DA members,
which may be compiled into a DA book, pamphlet, or other literature project.
To submit a story to the Diversity Caucus, please download
and fill out the
release form
and email it with your story to
office@debtorsanonymous.org.
Fellowship Communications Committee (FCC)
The Fellowship Communication Committee facilitates communication
between the World Service Conference, the General Service Board and the
DA membership. This includes the publication of the “Ways & Means” newsletter
and recommendations on all forms of communications within the fellowship.
Ways & Means flyer
(an announcement about the availability of the
W&M onlinewhich can be downloaded, printed, and shared with DA groups.
The letter that goes with the flyer can be found
here.
To submit your DA share or story to the W&M,
please download and fill out
the release form
and submit it with your story here.
Hospitals, Institutions, and Prisons
(HIP)
The Hospitals, Institutions and Prisons
Committee is composed of GSRs, ISRs and Trustees
who would like to focus service efforts on carrying the message of DA to debtors
behind bars, in treatment centers, in hospitals and/or in other institutions.
Link to Spring 2007 W&M article
Intergroup Caucus
The Intergroup Caucus is composed primarily of ISRs but
also includes GSRs and Trustees
who have experience with their local Intergroups. The main function of this
caucus is to
create tools, resources and a better understanding of the role of an Intergroup
in the
overall organizational structure of DA. The Intergroup Caucus helps support both
new and existing Intergroups. The Intergroup Caucus also contributes to the
efforts to regionalize DA.
Link to list
of Intergroups
Internal Operations Committee (IOC)
The primary responsibility of the Internal Operations
Committee (IOC) is to support
the General Service Office (GSO) of Debtors Anonymous. The committee focuses
on the overall office operations of the General Service Office and interacts
with the
Board Office Liaison and the Office Manager to support the ongoing work of the
GSO.
Meeting update form -
MS Word
Meeting update form
- PDF
Literature Committee (LIT)
DA Conference-approved literature begins with the
Literature Committee.
Members participate in all levels of the literature creative process, including
generating ideas
for new DA literature, working closely with members of Literature Services,
reviewing
drafts of literature in process (given to them at the Conference by Literature
Services),
approving final drafts of DA literature, and bringing motions to approve draft
of literature
to Convocation to become Conference-Approved Literature.
Writer release form
Meditation Book flyer
Public Information Committee (PI)
The Public Information Committee interfaces with the media,
helping professionals
and the general public in person, on the telephone and through written
information.
The Public Information Committee has produced a Public Information Manual and
created sample Public Service Announcements.
International Public Information Manual
Anonymity Statement
Diversity Outreach
Recommendation
The General Service Board
of Debtors Anonymous
recommends the following as guidelines for Intergroups to reach out to
the still-suffering debtor in under-served communities:
1. Create a mailing list of community centers or places of worship that
serve any of the following communities in your area:
a) minorities
b) undocumented or resident aliens
c) gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender
d) the disabled
2. Mail a complimentary copy of the DA pamphlet “Debtors Anonymous.”
3. Provide a cover letter with local contact information and identify DA
members in recovery who are willing to respond to requests for more
information.
(Adopted by the GSB, June 2008) |
Resource Development Committee (RDC)
Revenue for DA is the focus of the
Resource Development Committee, including:
-
Increasing 7th Tradition
contributions and clarifying the use of 7th Tradition funds
-
Encouraging member
participation in service at all levels
-
Increasing awareness
about the concept of self-support in DA at the level of group, Intergroup
and World Service
Technology Caucus
The Technology Caucus is composed of GSRs, ISRs
and Trustees who have
experience with and/or interest in using technology to grow DA. The Tech Caucus
focuses on developing the Internet, telephone, and the General Service Office's
information technology to increase communication within DA and to reach the
debtors who still suffer. The caucus acts as an advisory board to the Conference
and to the GSB, as well as providing hands-on technical expertise where
applicable.
General Service
Office of Debtors Anonymous
Hours of operation (9-5pm M-F)
PO Box 920888
Needham, MA 02492-0009
Toll Free: 800-421-2383 - US Only
781-453-2743
781-453-2745 (FAX)
office@debtorsanonymous.org
GENERAL SERVICE BOARD INFORMATION
Bylaws Of The General Service Board
DA General Service Board Bylaws
Statements From The General
Service Board
PDF version of the
Conference Approved Literature Statement
MS Word version of the
Conference Approved Literature Statement
D.A. Statement On Our Primary Purpose (pdf version)
Statement on the Traditions and Social Media
How to reach the General
Service Board
(Board and committee membership change as trustees rotate on and off. You can reach all members of the General Service Board through the DA General Service Office at office@debtorsanonymous.org.)
Until August 2012
|
Chair |
Jan S. |
|
Vice-chair |
Allen A. |
|
Treasurer |
Marci W. |
|
Secretary |
Jeff Y. |
|
Literature |
Allen A. |
|
Information Technology |
Jan S. |
|
Conference Support |
Sue F. |
|
Public Information |
Beth P |
|
Communications |
Alexandra B-W |
|
Office |
Peggy R. |
|
Nomination Committee |
Eileen N. |
| Long-Range Planning |
Jeff Y. |
| Legal Affairs |
Jeffrey Y. |
| Audit |
Allen T. |
How to Become a GSB Trustee (pdf)
How to Become an Appointed Committee Member (pdf)
General Information and Documents
2006 Information Surveys (collected at the 2006 WSC)
Primary Purpose Survey Report
General Service Office
Survey Report
Conference Approved
Literature Approval Process
General Information Survey
Report
