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World Conferences

The WSC is the nerve center and voice of our Fellowship. The WSC is the one time each year when all our service branches come together. Unlike all other branches of C.A. service, the WSC is not an entity, it is an event.

At the WSC, the Delegates, the World Service Board of Trustees, and the managers and Directors of the World Service Office meet to discuss ideas and direction for the Fellowship of C.A. as a whole. The WSC can last up to a week; however, the planning and implementation associated with the WSC is a year-round proposition.

History of World Services Conference

1. February 8, 9, 1986, 1st World Services Conference, San Diego, California

2. July 2, 3, 1986, 2nd World Services Conference, San Diego, California.

3. March 21, 22, 1987, 3rd World Services Conference, Woodland Hills, California

4. November 13, 14, 15, 1987, 4th World Services Conference, Marina Del Ray, California

5. August 11, 12, 13, 14, 1988, 5th World Service Conference.

6. August 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 1989, 6th World Service Conference.

7. August 29 to September 2, 1990, 7th World Services Conference, San Diego, California

8. August 28, 29, 30, 31, September 1, 1991, 8th World Services Conference

9. September 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 1992, 9th World Services Conference.

10. September 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 1993, 10th World Services Conference.

11. August 31, September 1, 2, 3, 4, 1994, 11th World Services Conference

12. August 30, 31, September 1, 2, 3, 1995, 12th World Services Conference.

13. August 28, 29, 30, 31, 1996, 13th World Services Conference.

14. August 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 1997, 14th World Services Conference: Theme: “Carrying the Message in the Spirit of Love”

15. September 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 1998, 15th World Service Conference.

16. September 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 1999, 16th World Service Conference. Theme: “Together We Can!”

17. August 30, 31, September 1, 2, 3, 2000, 17th World Service Conference. Theme: “Diversity – A Source of Strength.”

18. August 29, 30, 31, September 1, 2, 2001, 18th World Service Conference. Theme: “Unity Has No Borders.”

19. August 28, 29, 30, 31, 2002, 19th World Service Conference.

20. August 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 2003, 20th World Service Conference. Theme: ”6 Days of Love and Tolerance.”

21. September 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 2004, 21st World Service Conference. Theme: “United In Love and Service.”

22. August 30, 31, September 1, 2, 3, 4, 2005, 22nd World Service Conference. Theme: “Opening the doors to the world.”

23. August 29, 30, 31, September 1, 2, 3, 2006, 23rd World Service Conference. Theme: “Open Arms, Open Hearts, Open Minds.”

24. August 28, 29, 30, 31, September 1, 2, 2007, 24th World Service Convention. Theme: “Each One, Reach One, Teach One.”

25. August 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 2008, 25th World Service Convention. Theme: Hope, Faith & Courage…the next 25!

26. September 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 2009, 26th World Service Convention. Theme: “Unity – Celebration of Life 2009.”

27. August 31, September 1, 2, 3, 4, 2010, 27th World Service Conference. Theme: “Our Common Welfare Should Come First.”

28. August 30, 31, September 1, 2, 3, 2011, 28th World Service Conference. Theme: “Big Book – $8, HFC – $10, Unity – Priceless!”

29. August 28, 29, 30, 31, 2012, 29th World Service Conference. Theme: “Though we are different, we are the same.”

30. August 28, 29, 30, 31, 2013, 30th World Service Conference. Theme: “United We Stand – Divided We Fall.”

31. August 27, 28, 29, 30, 2014, 31st World Service Conference. Theme: “Unity + Diversity = Strength.”

32. September 2, 3, 4, 5, 2015, 32nd World Service Conference. Theme: “Working Together, Never Alone.”

33. August 31, September 1, 2, 3, 2016, 33rd World Service Conference. Theme: “Unity Strengthens Our Community.”

34. August 30, 31, September 1, 2, 2017, 34th World Service Conference. Theme: “12 Steps, One Solution.”

35. August 29, 30, 31, September 1, 2, 2018, 35th World Service Conference. Theme: “Service Work is Gratitude in Action.”

36. August 28, 29, 30, 31, September 1, 2019. The 36th World Service ConferenceTheme: “Many voices, One Sound.”

37. September 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 2021. The 37th World Service Conference – Hybrid Conference, both in-person (Los Angeles, CA) and by virtual-online attendance.

38. August 31, September 1, 2, 3, 4, 2022. The 38th World Service Conference in Fort Worth, Dallas TX. (First time the Conference has been held out side Los Angeles, California).

39. August 30, September 1, 2, 3, 2023. The 39th World Service Conference in Fort Worth, Dallas TX.

40. August 28, 29, 30, 31, September 1, 2024. The 40th World Service Conference in Fort Worth, Dallas TX. Theme: “Principles Before Personalities.”

Embroidered Patch – 2024 World Service Conference

August 28, 29, 30, 31, September 1, 2024. The 40th World Service Conference in Fort Worth, Dallas TX. Theme: “Principles Before Personalities.” Given to Cameron F. by Renee R. from …

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Button: NewGram

Created by Kenny S. (2024 NewsGram Editor) as a promotional aware item for the August 28, 29, 30, 31, September 1, 2024. The 40th World Service Conference in Fort Worth, …

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T-Shirt – 2024 World Service Conference

August 28, 29, 30, 31, September 1, 2024. The 40th World Service Conference in Fort Worth, Dallas TX. Theme: “Principles Before Personalities.”

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T-Shirt – 2022 World Service Conference

August 31, September 1, 2, 3, 4, 2022. The 38th World Service Conference in Fort Worth, Dallas TX. (First time the Conference has been held out side Los Angeles, California).

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Tote Bag – 2024 Thailand Area

Memorabilia distributed at the August 28, 29, 30, 31, September 1, 2024. The 40th World Service Conference in Fort Worth, Dallas TX. Theme: “Principles not Personalities.”

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Tote Bag – WS Conference Unity Community 2024

August 28, 29, 30, 31, September 1, 2024. The 40th World Service Conference in Fort Worth, Dallas TX. Theme: “Principles Before Personalities.”

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Fridge Magnet – Archives 2024

August 28, 29, 30, 31, September 1, 2024. The 40th World Service Conference in Fort Worth, Dallas TX. Theme: “Principles Before Personalities.” Wooden Archive Badge fridge magnet, 3.5″ x 4,” …

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Lapel Pin – 2024 Conference

Created by Cameron F., 2024 CAWS Archive Secretary. Distributed at the Conference to every delegate to raise awareness of the CAWS Archive Standing Committee and the work it does.

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Sweat-shirt – 2023 Archives

Created by Outgoing CAWS Archive Chair, Cameron F. for the 2023 Archive Committee. Both the front and back was embroidered.

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T-Shirt 2023

August 30, September 1, 2, 3, 2023. The 39th World Service Conference in Fort Worth, Dallas TX.

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T-shirt – 2021 CAWS Conference Committee

Private collection, Michael C., British Columbia Area

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T-shirt – 2020 CAWS Conference Committee

Due to the COVID pandemic, the 2020 CAWS Conference was cancelled. This shirt was sold at the 2021 CAWS Conference to commemorate the Conference that didn’t happen. Private collection, Michael …

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Swag – 2025 Convention Bid

During the Convention Bid Social at the 2021 CAWS Conference held in Los Angeles, CA, the items pictured on the bag (plus some fresh tortilla chips) were given out. On …

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Figet Spinner – 2017

In 2017, figet spinners were the hot, fad item of the moment. The Online Service Area sold these as a fundraising item at the 2017 CAWS Conference held in Los …

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T-shirt – CAWS Conference Committee 2012

This shirts was made by the CAWS Conference Committee during a year I (Ruby C.) did not attend. Reference: June 28, 2012, WSOB Minutes: XII. Financial Fundraising Ad Hoc Committee …

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T-Shirt 2000 WS Conference – Unity Luncheon

I attended my first world service conference as a delegate in 2000. This T-shirt was sold as a unity fundraiser and then the unity committee learned they weren’t supposed to …

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T-shirt – 2017 WS Finance Committee

12 Steps One Solution, August 30 – September 3, 2017 World Services Conference Very limited quantity made only for the committee members. Private Collection, Maya B.

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T-shirt – CAWS Finance Committee 2018

Per Maya B., who was the CAWS Finance Committee Chairperson in 2018 — These were a very loose mock-up of the ‘birthday shirts’ we were looking into making as a …

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Stress ball – 2022 CAWS Convention bid committee

Peach shaped stress ball give out by the Georgia Area World Convention Bid Committee at both the 2017 and 2018 Conference. The convention was voted to go to Georgia at …

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T-shirt – 2014 Conference Committee shirt

Private Collection, Ruby C

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