What is the World Service Conference?
The D.A. World Service Conference (WSC) is our Fellowship’s annual business meeting. It is held each year in August. It starts on a Wednesday evening and goes through the following Sunday.
What happens at the Conference?
D.A. members:
● Review the state of our Fellowship (finances, website, office, etc.)
● Work on topics like new D.A. literature concepts, public information, etc.
● Vote on important issues affecting D.A. as a whole.
Who attends?
● 75 - 100 General Service Representatives (GSRs)
● 10 - 12 Intergroup Service Representatives (ISRs)
● 10 - 12 Members of our General Service Board (GSB)
Why would our group want to send a GSR to the Conference?
● Your group will have direct involvement in the international growth of D.A.
● Your representative will have an incredibly rich experience, including attending a Fellowship Day and Gala.
Suggested qualifications for GSRs:
● Is an active member of your group
● Has provided service (Secretary, Treasurer, etc.)
● Has completed or is working on the Steps
● Has received one or more Pressure Relief Meetings
● Has not incurred new unsecured debt for at least 12 months
What is the service commitment for GSRs?
● GSRs/ISRs serve on a committee while at the WSC, then attend Zoom/phone meetings during the year.
● Recommended service term: three years.
● To learn more, download free GSR pamphlet:
Download GSR Pamphlet
How much will it cost to attend?
● $1,495 approx (approx £1,100) for registration fee, meals, and hotel. Travel not included.
Who pays?
● For most delegates, their group pays their expenses.
● Many groups pass a second basket at their meetings, to collect funds to send their representative.
● Some groups also do a fundraising event during the year.
● Scholarships are available.
What is the Fellowship Day and the Gala, and who can attend?
● On the Saturday of the conference week, there will be a Fellowship Day with speakers and workshops, and a Gala dinner/dance.
● Any and all D.A. members can attend. Typical costs: Fellowship Day: £15 - £20.
● Gala dinner tickets sold out
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What should our group do now?
● At a business meeting, discuss and possibly vote on creating the GSR service position.
● Start collecting funds now.
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