ACA Conferences
Next Quarterly Delegate Meeting is in November, 2024.
If you have questions please contact: [email protected]
Announcement about Aug 2024 Final QDM Vote
Election buddy did not calculate the ranking of the top 5 topics as expected. Instead of giving each rank a weight, it only calculated on the number 1 choices. Upon further investigation, this is a limitation of the software.
However, we have the anonymized raw data. What that means is that instead of voters identified by group number-we have results labeled voter 1, voter 2, etc. of what they voted.
Consequently, we can calculate a true ranked voting manually -- where all of the voting, not just each person's top vote, will have a weight.
Therefore, there was not a need to send out additional voting to the delegates.
The QDM Team will update the delegates in the next few weeks.
Thank you for your understanding and patience in this matter.
2024 August QDM Recording (recording starts after the first break of the day)
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Materials from 2024 ABC
Zoom invitation for delegates
- your zoom invitation email will be sent directly from zoom by the wednesday before the delegate meeting. It will look similar to this picture
NEW DELEGATES
For assistance with the Ballot, with the Process, or for suggestions for gathering a Group Conscience,
Please Contact the Ballot Prep Committee - [email protected]
Past Conferences
You will find information about past ABC/QDM. The information contains
- Agendas
- Minutes
- Voting Results, Etc.
Past 2023-24 ABC/QDMs Minutes and Agendas
These are the drafts (subject to change) or final minutes for meetings for the 2023 ABC and QDMs surrounding it until 2024 ABC where the final approval of the minutes of the aforementioned minutes will be finalized
Voting Training Video
Watch a video from a past ABC that reviews how to use our voting tool Election Buddy here
Delegate Training
Access a recording of a 2024 ABC Delegate Training session here
Useful Resources
Related ACA Foundational Documents
FAQ
How is the Annual Business Conference (ABC) different than the Quarterly Delegate Meetings (QDM)?
The Annual Business Conference (ABC) has existed for many years and typically occurs over two days in late April or early May. Typically, the annual meeting has included an opportunity to vote on fellowship ballot proposals and delegate floor proposals, hear reports and motions from ACA WSO, and ratify ACA WSO board trustees. In May 2022, delegates voted to approve three additional quarterly meetings, which usually last four hours. These meetings enable delegates to complete any business that could be finished at the annual meeting, and to discuss matters of policy and finance.
How Do I Know If I Am Ready to be a Delegate?
There are no formal rules for when a delegate is "ready," but one essential is that you must be trusted by a registered group, intergroup, or region to perform this role. If you are unsure, you can ask for guidance from those who select you. Disagreements and strong feelings can be expressed during conference meetings, so it is helpful to have enough emotional sobriety to set healthy boundaries and cope with differing views. You also can prepare for a Conference session by reviewing resources at the ACA Conference page, and by attending training sessions that are held before the Conference meets.
Why is there a conference?
The ACA World Service Organization assists members and groups around the world. It is important that WSO be responsive to fellowship needs and manage resources prudently. At ACA conference sessions, delegates discuss WSO service priorities and set direction on large matters of policy and finance. Delegates are chosen by registered ACA groups, intergroups, and regions, and the conference is commonly understood to serve as the voice of the fellowship
What Is WSO?
The ACA World Service Organization provides services that assist ACA groups and individuals in achieving recovery. ACA WSO publishes literature, maintains an online meeting directory, and assists groups, intergroups, and regions in providing service to ACA members. ACA WSO is a nonprofit organization administered by a board of trustees.
"Our conference is stronger with the growing number of diverse voices."
-Fellow Traveler