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*NEW* 8th-10th Sept 2023 CoDA Women’s Retreat – London

Friday 8th September to Sunday 10th September 2023

Registration from 4pm on Friday (dinner at 6.00 pm) and ends at 3pm on Sunday

The Codependents Anonymous Approved Women’s Retreat will adhere to the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of Codependents Anonymous, adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous. Codependents Anonymous is a spiritual programme. 12 Step Meetings will be held throughout the weekend and CODA approved literature will also be available.

Kairos is home to a small spiritual group of friendly religious Sisters and is a venue used by other 12 Step fellowships.

There will be a choice of meetings to attend or you are free to explore the grounds, walk to Richmond Park (10 minutes away), or do whatever you need for your own health and recovery. There will also be a social gathering on the Saturday evening, which is an opportunity to have some fun. Please share your talents with us, but be mindful of Tradition 6 i.e. no outside enterprises. All activities are optional.

Most of the bedrooms are for single occupancy and few are available for twin sharing. Each floor has ample washing facilities and plenty of tea-making areas. Please bring what you need with you for your own comfort, be it a hot water bottle, your own towel or a special herbal tea. The food at Kairos is wholesome and plentiful. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner will be provided.

Please inform us when you book if you need a special diet i.e. vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free etc, and this will be catered for. The rooms will be allocated on a first come first served basis, so inform us when you book of any special room requests. There is disabled access. Unfortunately, there is no camping at this venue.

The cost is £210 for accommodation, admin and food to be paid by bank transfer or cheque

To book a place
Please email Judith on jabrookfield@gmail.com stating your preferred room type & any food requirements.

Travel: for travel details please see the Kairos website. https://www.thekairoscentre.co.uk/

CoDA Womens Retreat Team

Payment:

  • Pay either by cheque (payable to Women’s CoDA Retreat) posted to Judith at 18 Concanon Road, London, SW2 5TA
  • or direct bank transfer payment quoting sort code 40-01-22 and current account 61784471
  • Giving your first name and surname initial as reference.
  • The final booking date is Friday 4th August.
  • Refunds after this date are at the discretion of the venue.
  • Secure your place by payment in full.

General Enquiries:

For general CoDA queries about the Retreat:


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July 2023 – CoDA World Service Conference

“Through service inside and outside of CoDA I am growing”

Affirmations


Next CSC Meeting

The CoDA Service Conference will be hybrid this year (both in person and virtual)

Service Conference: 24th-27th July 2023
Workshops & Speakers: 28th-30th July 2023
View Event Flyer
More info to follow – keep an eye on this page for details

Resources from Past Events

CSC Conference Motions and Reports
CSC – Summaries (1987 to date)
CSC Motions and Reports (1987 to date)
Past Convention and Retreat Recordings
CSC – Audio Index

World Service Conference Reports from UK NSC Members

2022 Report from Philip, UK Delegate and Voting Entity

CoDA Service Conference 2022

2021 Reports from Philip and Pete, UK Delegates and Voting Entities

CoDA Service Conference 2021 – Philip
CoDA Service Conference 2021 – Pete H

2020 Reports from Gillian, UK Delegate and Voting Entity

CoDA Report from NSC to Service Conference 2020
CoDA Service Conference 2020 Report to NSC

2019 Report from Gillian, UK Delegate and Voting Entity

CoDA Service Conference 2019

2015 Report from Cara, UK Delegate and Voting Entity

CoDA Service Conference 2015

2014 Report with Appendices – NSC rep possibly Dagmar

CoDA Service Conference 2014

2010 Report – NSC reps possibly Dagmar and Geraldine

CoDA Service Conference – Questions & Answers

We are looking for volunteers to give service to expand the service pages, sharing the benefits of service to our recovery, and providing a resource for fellow members to develop their service roles at personal, group, region, national and international level. Please contact codawebservice@codauk.org if you would like to be involved in developing the service pages resource.

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*Fully booked* 26th-28th May 2023 CoDA Mixed Retreat – Noddfa

Friday 26th to Sunday 28th May 2023

May retreat now fully booked. Places for October 2023 and January 2024 to be opened up soon. Keep checking the website.

The CoDA Noddfa retreat committee are happy to announce an additional retreat is being organised this year at the ever popular and wonderful location of Noddfa, Penmaenmawr in North Wales. The Retreat runs from Friday 26th May to Sunday 28th May.

This is a bank holiday weekend so may allow members to attend who would find the restricted timing of travel to and from Borth Wales difficult. It may also allow more to stay over Sunday night to travel home on the Monday.

Additional meetings may be occurring on the Sunday and Monday after the usual retreat closure but will not be scheduled.

TO SECURE A PLACE
We can only offer a maximum of 27 rooms for this retreat. Places are expected to be taken quickly. Due to previous non-attendance and cancellations we are testing a new approach and boundaries.

Please first reserve a place with the committee, providing your email address and (mobile) phone number to CoDANoddfaRetreat@outlook.com or 07853865040

It is important that we be able to contact you to confirm your place and attendance on the retreat and to confirm numbers for our hosts.

We will then send you the payment information for Noddfa and ask you to directly to pay a non-refundable deposit of £30. Then send a receipt or screenshot from your payment (online banking app, reference etc).

Do not pay any money unless we have confirmed a place is available. Once your deposit is paid your place is confirmed.

The total cost for the retreat accommodation and facilities (including the deposit) for the Friday to Sunday is £160.

The retreat registration is £10 paid on arrival (cash preferred), to help with literature and admin costs etc.

Location:
NODDFA, Conwy Old Road, Penmaenmawr, North Wales LL34 6YF

Additionally, there is a £10 Registration Fee to be paid on arrival which goes to CoDA.

There will be an initial cut off for reserving places on the 28th April.

Please not that you may also arrange separately with NODDFA if you wish to stay on the nights before or after the retreat.

Retreat timings

Registration is from 4pm on 26th May (Dinner 6.30pm) and the retreat ends Sunday 28th May at 3pm.

  • This is a Codependents Anonymous UK Approved Mixed Retreat. CoDA Traditions are observed, and only CoDA approved literature is available for sale.
  • The retreat will adhere to the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of Codependents Anonymous.
  • No outside speakers are involved.

There will be a social gathering on the Saturday evening – please share your talents with us! (though do be mindful of Tradition 6, i.e. no outside enterprises). All activities are optional.

Readings at meetings throughout the weekend will be taken from the following literature:

  • The CoDA big book
  • The Codependents Anonymous Workbook
  • In This Moment daily meditation book
  • …along with reading selections from CoDA approved literature.

CoDA literature will be available to purchase during the retreat.


Bring along a teddy, picture of yourself as a child and anything that may help reach and comfort your child within.

The Retreat will take place at Noddfa spirituality centre. Noddfa is home to a small, extremely kind and friendly spiritual group of religious Sisters and is a venue used by 12 Step and numerous other groups throughout the year. It is a lovely old house with views of the sea and the hills. The grounds are full of trees, colourful shrubs and flowers. There is also a walled vegetable garden, a labyrinth and many other hidden treasures.

NODDFA is a Welsh word meaning ‘haven’ or ‘refuge’. A place of peace and welcome, a place where you can regain energy. This is the venue we have again chosen for our Retreat and we hope it will be a time for you to relax and recharge while taking time to be self-aware.

During your stay it is not compulsory to attend all the meetings if you do not wish to.

The beach is a 10 minute walk downhill, and obviously it takes longer coming back. The mountains are also accessible and the grounds around Noddfa are vast. Most of the bedrooms are for single occupancy and each floor has ample washing facilities and plenty of tea-making areas.

The rooms (and attendance) will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.

Any further CoDA queries for the retreat
Please contact the retreat committee by phone / Whatsapp on 07853865040 or by email CoDANoddfaRetreat@outlook.com

The food at Noddfa is wholesome and plentiful (and their soda bread is delicious!) If you need a special diet i.e. vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free etc. please inform us when you are arranging your place.

We are looking forward to an exciting and uplifting Retreat and to
welcome new and previous participants.

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13th May 2023 – National Service Committee

Time: 10:00-14:00, with fellowship time afterwards

CoDA UK is holding its next business meeting which is open to members from all the national meetings and representatives of regional groups.

Join us online/by phone to discuss national CoDA business. NSC Committee Members and Group Service Representatives (GSRs) are able to vote on any motions proposed. 

The meeting will follow the successful recent format, with 30 second shares from each member before a vote is taken, if one is required. Please note that there may not be enough time in the meeting to go through any written reports in detail so we ask all members to come prepared, having read the reports and agenda items in advance, so that we have time for questions, and sharing and reflection during each agenda item. Papers will be circulated at least a week in advance.

To submit a report or an item for discussion, please complete the relevant page of this form and send it to secretary@codauk.org by Saturday 29th April.

The agenda and papers for this meeting have now been published and can be downloaded here:

Agenda for NSC Committee Meeting – May 2023
Agenda Items – 13th May
AGM – Notes & Actions 2023
Charity Sub-Committee – Notes

Please note, the minute taker will record any votes and actions, which we will review at the end of the meeting. Any references to individuals are on a first name basis only. If you do not wish to be mentioned by name in the minutes, please make this clear to the minute taker.

Please join the zoom call just before 10am.

Join Zoom meeting 

Meeting ID: 857 1637 8916
Password: 874688

Or dial on one of the numbers below
+44 330 088 5830, +44 131 460 1196 , +44 20 3481 5237,
+44 20 3481 5240, +44 20 8080 6591, +44 20 8080 6592

Everyone is welcome to attend, so please share this communication at your groups. 

If you have any further questions please feel free to contact us at communications@codauk.org

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday 13th May.


Previous meeting minutes are published here.

The following agreed proposals from recent NSC meetings may guide us in our service:

20th March 2021 NSC meeting
Agenda item 1 – That the minutes to NSC meetings be limited to the proposals/votes only and relevant committee member’s reports detailing business information e.g. Treasurer’s Report/PI/Hospitals and Institutions.
The minutes will include ‘dissenting voices’ which will be specifically relayed to the secretary after the vote; the comments will be attributed to the member who made them.
Abstain – 0
Against – 0
In favour – 15 Motion carried

5th December 2020 NSC meeting
Agenda item 15 – For this and the next NSC meeting we go with a majority vote i.e. the total of the in-favour votes is greater than the sum of the against and abstentions. The total of the votes is based on how many people are in the meeting and eligible to vote. Abstentions are made as members don’t have the confidence to make a yes or no decision
so need to be accounted for. 
Abstain – 1
Against – 0
In favour – 9 Motion carried

5th December 2020 NSC meeting – Agenda item 7
Propose that when discussions diverge away from the agenda item, the Chair can clarify with the sharer the new discussion point and raise it as an independent AOB item added to the end of the meeting or a sub-
committee to discuss the item and report back to the NSC.
Abstain – 2
Against – 0
In favour – 8 Motion carried

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*NEW* 6th May 2023 – Service – a Doorway to Connection, Self-Esteem and Healthy Relationships…

9:30am – 2:30pm (PDT)
5:30pm – 10:30pm (GMT)

Hosted by The Transatlantic CoDA Royale Committee & Codependence Matters
Co-Founders of CoDA, and CoDA speakers from all over the world

Topics

Join meeting
Zoom meeting: 876 1635 5527
Password: 861572

Tradition Seven: https://paypal.me/codamom

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22nd April 2023 – CoDA Intergroup North & Regions Quarterly meeting

Date: Saturday 22nd April 2023
Intergroup meeting: 10.15am for 10:30am until 13.00pm at the latest

Zoom details:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85208910153?pwd=NjZSd1VnMGVBcWVNTGJoaG1xc1JoUT09

Meeting ID: 852 0891 0153
Passcode: 176130

Contact for any further information northregion@codauk.org or gilliancoda@gmail.com or 07792 236888

We welcome all CoDA Members and newcomers in our region – from Birmingham & Midlands, right up to and including North West England, North East England, all of Scotland, North and South Wales and Northern Ireland. Groups and members from online groups, south west and other regional areas that wish to engage with our intergroup are all welcome.

Representatives and members from meetings not aligned with a current intergroup or region are also welcome to join and represent group members at the quarterly meeting.

Members and groups are encouraged to attend as the proposal involves the use of 7th tradition donations to establish and maintain this service for the region.

Please email northregion@codauk.org if you have any items to be added to the agenda or any questions.

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22nd Apr 2023 – Intergroup North & Regions Literature Workshop

On SATURDAY 22nd APRIL 2023
from 2pm until 4.30pm on zoom

Join Quarterly Literature Workshop – via Zoom

ID:  852 0891 0153
Password:   176130

IN&R (Intergroup North & Regions) Workshops & Retreats Committee.

We welcome CoDA members from all areas to join us at our quarterly IN&R CoDA Literature Workshop.

This is a safe and friendly space, on zoom, for us to continue our exploration of CoDA Conference endorsed literature, which we continue to do every three months.

We will be reading from the CoDA Booklet “The Twelve-Piece Relationship Toolkit” and answering the questions. (We will be reading Traditions 4, 5 & 6 in the Booklet).

There will be plenty of time for people to share and answer the questions, if they so wish.

We will also be looking at the

  • Co-Dependents Anonymous (Blue) Book,
    • Chapter Two “Our Spiritual Dilemma”
    • Chapter Five in the same book on:  the Inner Child, Enmeshment/Detachment, the Shame Spiral etc
  • Whatever members decide, with a Group Conscience (GC) so that everyone has voice and choice.

If there is time, we can also review the CoDA “Common Threads of Codependency” Booklet.

This is an opportunity for us to come together and view some of the richness of our CoDA conference endorsed literature created by CoDA members, especially addressing our CoDA members needs and for people to lovingly pass on their experience, strength and hope of CoDA recovery.

We look forward to you joining us on Saturday, 22nd April 2023 at U.K. time 2pm until 4.30pm.

For any further information please contact us on either:

U.K. INTERGROUP North & Regions (IN&R)           on northregion@codauk.org
      or gilliancoda@gmail.com
      or 07792-236888.

Quarterly Literature Workshop

When:   SATURDAY, 22nd APRIL 2023
Time:     2pm – 4.30pm (U.K. Time) on zoom

ID:  852 0891 0153
Password:  176130

Looking forward to welcoming you

IN&R (Intergroup North & Regions) Workshops & Retreats Committee.
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15th April 2023- *POSTPONED* CoDA ONLINE Sponsorship Workshop

Working the Steps in CoDA: exploring different sponsorship approaches.

Postponed – in need of service
We need people to:
– prepare the script
– be host, co-host,
– give chairs

Without support, we will have to rely on US teams, who have just started running Sponsorship workshops 

CoDA UK Sponsorship Committee will host a Zoom Sponsorship workshop

Saturday 15th April 2023, 4-6pm UK time (8-10am Pacific time) (doors open half an hour before)

  • Are you looking for a sponsor?
  • Are you wondering if you’re ready to be a sponsor?
  • Are you looking for new sponsees?

This workshop will have shares on being a sponsor, sponsee and co-sponsoring. It is an introduction to the various ways of sponsorship, not necessarily the place where you will find a sponsor. People will share how they found a sponsor. You have to do your part. Finding a sponsor is an active process within Recovery. We have to investigate our own route to acquiring a sponsor through attending weekly meetings, doing service in a home group and joining WhatsApp groups (see below).

This event will be limited to the first 100 people who log-in. No registration is needed.

These workshops have not to date exceeded the maximum number of participants, so you should be able to join easily. The link below will be valid on the day.

The meeting will open at 3.30 for a 4.00 start.

  • 4.00 – Start all the readings
  • 4:15 – Shares on being a sponsor/co-sponsor  (2 shares), Shares on being a sponsee (2 shares)
  • 4:55 – 5.05 – 10 minute comfort break. 
  • 5.05 – Sharing time
  • 5.55 – Close of workshop
  • 6.00 – Open for discussion, outreach offers, requests & questions till 6.30

To make the most of this interactive workshop we suggest that you join using a laptop, desktop or tablet device with your video on so we can all see each other, see the readings and have access to the chat box.

Please remember you can save the materials in the chat box by clicking on the three dots to the right at the bottom of chat. Choose “save chat”. Text document saved in your documents folder. Separate folder called Zoom.

NB: WE ARE SEEKING FELLOWS TO SHARE AS BELOW

  • 4.15pm Chair on Being a sponsor (10 minutes)
  • 4.25pm Chair on Being a sponsor (10 minutes)
  • 4.35pm Chair on Being a sponsee (10 minutes)
  • 4.45pm Chair on Being a co-sponsor (10 minutes)

If you’re willing to do a Chair, please email sponsorship@codauk.org by Jan 7th.

Dates for 2023

  • Saturday 15th April 2023 4-6pm *Postponed – in need of service*
  • Sunday 16th July 2023 4-6pm *Postponed – in need of service*
  • Saturday 14th October 2023 4-6pm *Postponed – in need of service* 

Topic: Quarterly Sponsorship Workshop
Time: Saturday April 15th, 2023 16:00 London

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 873 1053 7470
Passcode: Traditions

If you are dialling in on a phone, please use Passcode: 4065603071
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kes4NVI4qX

P.S. We encourage you to read the “Sponsorship: What’s in it for me” booklet before attending which you can purchase from codaliterature.co.uk.

If you want more information

This is the script for the workshop: 
https://docs.google.com/document/d/108T5UZzJFnH1eG-fzwjbq194Ec3j3iGR/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=114565587872001819077&rtpof=true&sd=true

Web page on Sponsorship:
https://coda.org/outreach/connecting-members/sponsorship/
https://coda.org/outreach/supporting-members/working-the-twelve-steps/step-study-group/

Read Chapter 5 in the Coda Blue Book.

Sponsorship Brochure:
http://coda.org/default/assets/File/Literature/Sponsorship%20Brochure.pdf

Resources for Sponsors:
http://outreach.coda.org/index.cfm/connecting-members/sponsorship/resources-for-sponsors/

Working the Steps in a Group v4
http://coda.org/default/assets/File/Literature/Working%20the%20Steps%20in%20a%20Group%20v4.pdf

Safeguarding Policy
http://coda-uk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Fellowship-meeting-Safeguarding-Policy-Aug-2019.docx

Safeguarding:
https://codauk.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Fellowship-meeting-Safeguarding-Policy-Aug-2019.docx

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*NEW* 8th April 2023 – LSER Workshop

The LSER’s next online workshop is on Saturday 8th April, 1.30 to 3.30. This will include:

  • a share on being a GSR
  • forum time where members can share questions, issues and experience, strength and hope about matters affecting meetings
  • a workshop session on Service Concept 2.
  • All members are welcome to attend. The event may be especially helpful for GSRs, and any members interested in service or how the wider fellowship works.

Zoom Meeting ID: 869 4214 8390
Passcode: 318012
Doors open at 1.15pm

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1st April 2023 – CoDA North & Regions Interim meeting

Date: Saturday 1st April 2023
Intergroup meeting: 10.15am for 10:30am until 12.30pm at the latest

Zoom details:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85208910153?pwd=NjZSd1VnMGVBcWVNTGJoaG1xc1JoUT09

Meeting ID: 852 0891 0153
Passcode: 176130

Contact for any further information northregion@codauk.org or gilliancoda@gmail.com or 07792 236888

We welcome all CoDA Members and newcomers in our region – from Birmingham & Midlands, right up to and including North West England, North East England, all of Scotland, North and South Wales and Northern Ireland.

Representatives and members from meetings not aligned with a current intergroup or region are also welcome to join and represent group members at the AGM.

This is a single topic meeting to discuss the creation of North and Regions literature pool to be available to any retreats or events held in or for the fellowship in the region.

Members and groups are encouraged to attend as the proposal involves the use of 7th tradition donations to establish and maintain this service for the region.

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11th Mar 2023 – East Kent CoDA Convention

Theme ‘Healthy Communication & Boundaries in Recovery’

10.30am to 6.30pm UK time (GMT)

Join zoom meeting: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/3100599324
ID: 310 059 9324
Password: 917411

No pre-registration necessary. Capacity 100. Doors open 10.15am.

The schedule for the day is as follows:

10.30am to 12.00: Mtg 1 – Communication and Recovery

12.00 to 1.00pm: lunch break

1.00 to 2.30pm: Mtg 2 – Speaker Meeting

2.30 to 3.00pm: break

3.00 to 4.30pm: Mtg 3 – Establishing Boundaries in Recovery

4.30 to 5.00pm: break

We remain online during all the breaks; please feel free to stay and chat.

5.00 to 6.15pm: Open get-together for people to share or perform songs, poems, jokes, talents, magic tricks etc.….this will be an opportunity to have fun and share in a different way, or to just be there and enjoy the fellowship.

6.15 to 6.30pm: Closing.

This convention complies with CoDA UK approval guidelines: CoDA Traditions are observed and only CoDA approved literature is read or available for sale.

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18th Feb 2023 – CoDA ONLINE Sponsorship Workshop

Working the Steps, and Power of 5 Groups

Saturday 18th February 2023, 4-6pm UK time (8-10am Pacific time) (doors open half an hour before)

This is a new venture and will be focusing on Step and Power of 5 groups and defining the difference between the two. There are currently a lot of people doing service on Power of 5 groups both here and in the States.

This event will be limited to the first 100 people who log-in. No registration is needed.

These workshops have not to date exceeded the maximum number of participants, so you should be able to join easily. The link below will be valid on the day.

The meeting will open at 3.30 for a 4.00 start.

To make the most of this interactive workshop we suggest that you join using a laptop, desktop or tablet device with your video on so we can all see each other, see the readings and have access to the chat box.

Please remember you can save the materials in the chat box by clicking on the three dots to the right at the bottom of chat. Choose “save chat”. Text document saved in your documents folder. Separate folder called Zoom.

Topic: Quarterly Sponsorship Workshop
Time: Saturday Feb 18, 2023 16:00 London

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 823 3401 7308
Passcode: Traditions

If you are dialling in on a phone, please use Passcode: 4065603071
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kes4NVI4qX

P.S. We encourage you to read the “Sponsorship: What’s in it for me” booklet before attending which you can purchase from codaliterature.co.uk.

If you want more information

Web page on Sponsorship:
https://coda.org/outreach/connecting-members/sponsorship/
https://coda.org/outreach/supporting-members/working-the-twelve-steps/step-study-group/

Read Chapter 5 in the CoDA Blue Book.

Sponsorship Brochure:
http://coda.org/default/assets/File/Literature/Sponsorship%20Brochure.pdf

Resources for Sponsors:
http://outreach.coda.org/index.cfm/connecting-members/sponsorship/resources-for-sponsors/

Working the Steps in a Group v4
http://coda.org/default/assets/File/Literature/Working%20the%20Steps%20in%20a%20Group%20v4.pdf

Safeguarding Policy
http://coda-uk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Fellowship-meeting-Safeguarding-Policy-Aug-2019.docx

Safeguarding:
https://codauk.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Fellowship-meeting-Safeguarding-Policy-Aug-2019.docx

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11th Feb 2023 – Joy in the Journey – encouraging Sponsors & Sponsees

Sponsored by – World CoDA Outreach Committee

Saturday, February 11, 2023: 4pm-7:30pm (GMT)

The workshop is sponsored by the World CoDA Outreach Committee and will provide information and encouragement for sponsors and sponsees.

Step Twelve
Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to other codependents, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.

Current CoDA sponsors and sponsees will share their experience, strength and hope regarding sponsorship.

Open share will allow participants to share their experience, strength, and hope and ask questions about sponsorship.

If you would like to be a sponsor, or are looking for a sponsor, this workshop with the World CoDA fellowship will be useful.

Registration will occur through Eventbrite. Donations welcomed.

https://coda.org/event/sponsorship-workshop/

Registration required – via Eventbrite

Email myphilacoda@comcast.net if you have queries

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4th Feb 2023 – CoDA UK NSC Annual General Meeting

Time: 10:00-15:00
With fellowship from 15:00-16:00

CoDA UK is holding its next business meeting which is open to members from all the national meetings and representatives of regional groups. This meeting will be the AGM, which we haven’t held for a couple of years, and all members are invited to join us to hear and discuss annual reports from all areas of service work, and to join in fellowship afterwards.

Join us online/by phone to discuss national CoDA business and hear how service in CoDA UK happens. NSC Committee Members and Group Service Representatives (GSRs) are able to vote on any motions proposed. There will be time for questions about the NSC and any aspect of service and our work in the fellowship time after the main meeting ends at 3pm. You can read more about service on the NSC here.

The meeting will follow the successful recent format, with 30 second shares from each member before a vote is taken, if one is required. Please note that there may not be enough time in the meeting to go through any written reports in detail so we ask all members to come prepared, having read the reports and agenda items in advance, so that we have time for questions, and sharing and reflection during each agenda item.

Please note, the minute taker will record any votes and actions, which we will review at the end of the meeting. Any references to individuals are on a first name basis only. If you do not wish to be mentioned by name in the minutes, please make this clear to the minute taker.

There is no requirement to attend the whole meeting – feel free to drop in at any time during the day. We ask that you put your name and home group (if you have one) in the chat, and please mention if you’re a GSR so we can keep track of the voting entity for any items which require a vote.

AGM Reports – for meeting

Important point – please read through the attached reports before attending the meeting. We have a lot of business to attend to and there may not be time to go through every report in detail during the meeting, so it’s important that members have some understanding of what’s being discussed in advance – especially those who can vote (NSC committee members, GSRs and anyone voted by their group to be acting GSR for the day).

Reports for 2023 – AGM
Agenda for 2023 – AGM (pdf)
Notes from Nov 2022 – meeting

Please join the zoom call just before 10am or drop in any time

Join Zoom meeting 

Meeting ID: 857 1637 8916
Password: 874688

Or dial on one of the numbers below
+44 330 088 5830, +44 131 460 1196 , +44 20 3481 5237,
+44 20 3481 5240, +44 20 8080 6591, +44 20 8080 6592

Everyone is welcome to join, so please do share this communication at your groups. 

If you have any further questions please feel free to contact us at communications@codauk.org

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday 4th February. 

Agenda ItemStart TimeEnd Time
1. Welcome, moment’s silence, Preamble, 12 Steps, 12 Traditions, 12 Service Concepts and sharing guidelines.
Reminder of 30 second time out with serenity prayer if anyone requests.
Appointment of a spiritual timekeeper. (20 mins)
10.0010.20
2. Introductions and Feelings check in (15 mins)
Individual only, i.e. not service, subcommittee or group reports – if any groups wish to raise questions, please do so in AOB, item 9.
Establish voting entity
10.2010.35
3. November NSC Minutes (5 mins)
Minutes attached. Are there any questions arising? Any updates?
10.35 10.40
4. Subcommittee & service areas
Reports, updates and any plans for year ahead (including any budget requirements) from members in service
30 second timed shares following verbal summary of reports
4a. Sponsorship Committee (15 mins)
Report attached at page 1
ACTION from last NSC: The Sponsorship Committee will consider:
– guidance for sponsees on where they can look for support.
– concern about sponsors being able to sponsor from Step 5 but may not have enough recovery.
and come back with any future proposals.
These actions will be picked up by the new sponsorship committee.
10.4010.55
4b. Member Networks/CoDA Outreach groups (15 mins)
No report as no-one in service at the NSC
10.5511.10
4c. Literature (5 mins)
No report as no-one in service at the NSC
11.1011.15
4d. PLI (15 mins)
Decision to be taken on renewals in 2023 and beyond.
ACTION from last NSC: Questions raised for Rochelle to look into and this item will be brought back to NSC if required.
11.1511.30
4e. Website & Meetings; 4f Comms (15 mins)
Report attached page 2-3
11.3011.45
15-minute break (may be moved if earlier timings change)11.4512.00
4g. Public Information (15 mins)
Report and proposals attached page 4-5

Proposal 1: Introduce formal support/budget, so that the PI Committee can send Conference-endorsed book samples to institutions expressing interest in starting CoDA meetings in facilities.
Proposal 2: To agree a figure to introduce formal support/budget, so that the PI Committee can attend recovery events to take Conference materials and present CoDA ESH to professional teams.

Decisions on finances will be taken during the Treasury report section
12.0012.15
4h. CoDA Teen (5 mins)
no report as no-one in service at the NSC
12.1512.20
4i. North Region (15 mins)
report attached at page 6
12.2012.35
4j. London South East Region (5 mins)
report attached at page 6
12.3512.40
5. CoDA Service Conference information attached at page 7
– What is CSC and why do NSC send Delegates? (5 mins)
– Need to vote for 2 CSC Delegates and an alternate to be our Voting Entity (VE) for 2023 (10 mins)
Report from last year’s CSC
12.4012.55
6. CoDA UK Treasury Report (45 mins)
report attached pages 8-10

ACTIONS from last NSC:
a) Treasurer to include a recommendation on 7th Tradition donations from NSC at each AGM (large excess at present) – discussion and vote required
(b) A sub-group will form to look into setting up a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) with Rochelle: Emma, Philip, Gillian, Hil, Sam and report back to the next meeting.
A WhatsApp/email group will be set up to take this forward. Concerns raised on GDPR, Safeguarding Commission reporting – sub-group need to look into this and report back.
Minutes from committee meeting 19-1-23 are attached at
Appendix B pages 11-12

(c) PayPal account and written guide, ‘How To Set up an
Anonymous PayPal Account’. A short and long guide to this are attached at Appendix B pages 13-14
12.551.40
15-minute break (may be moved if earlier timings change)1.401.55
7. Service positions vacant (25 mins)
Discussion if needed; votes
Key positions vacant:
– Literature Secretary
– Meetings List Coordinator
– Sponsorship Rep & Committee Members
– Vice Chair
– CSC Delegates
– General NSC Members, including email responders, internal comms people, website coordinators (including volunteers to develop the service pages), public information team and more.
All available positions, including shared ones:
https://codauk.org/nsc-service-positions/
1.552.20
8. Agenda items 30 second timed shares
No additional agenda items have been received for this meeting
9. Any Other Business (20 mins)
If no time to cover all items of AOB, please submit to next NSC meeting in May
2.202.40
10. Agree actions onscreen so minutes can be circulated straight away (10 mins)2.402.50
11. Confirm date of next meeting (5 mins)
Sunday 7th May, 1-5pm
(or Saturday 6th May (Coronation Day) or Saturday 13th May)
2.502.55
12. Close – (5 mins)
Promises and long form Serenity Prayer
All are welcome to stay on the call for fellowship and questions about NSC service. We can set up breakout rooms if members would like to chat in smaller groups about different aspects of service.3.004.00

Previous meeting minutes are published here.

The following agreed proposals from recent NSC meetings may guide us in our service:

20th March 2021 NSC meeting
Agenda item 1 – That the minutes to NSC meetings be limited to the proposals/votes only and relevant committee member’s reports detailing business information e.g. Treasurer’s Report/PI/Hospitals and Institutions.
The minutes will include ‘dissenting voices’ which will be specifically relayed to the secretary after the vote; the comments will be attributed to the member who made them.
Abstain – 0
Against – 0
In favour – 15 Motion carried

5th December 2020 NSC meeting
Agenda item 15 – For this and the next NSC meeting we go with a majority vote i.e. the total of the in-favour votes is greater than the sum of the against and abstentions. The total of the votes is based on how many people are in the meeting and eligible to vote. Abstentions are made as members don’t have the confidence to make a yes or no decision
so need to be accounted for. 
Abstain – 1
Against – 0
In favour – 9 Motion carried

5th December 2020 NSC meeting – Agenda item 7
Propose that when discussions diverge away from the agenda item, the Chair can clarify with the sharer the new discussion point and raise it as an independent AOB item added to the end of the meeting or a sub-
committee to discuss the item and report back to the NSC.
Abstain – 2
Against – 0
In favour – 8 Motion carried

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28th Jan 2023 – CoDA North & regions AGM and Literature Workshop

Date: Saturday 28th January 2023
AGM running: 10.15am for 10:30am until 12.30pm-13:00pm (with short break)

Literature workshop running: 2:00pm until 4:30pm

Zoom details for each meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85208910153?pwd=NjZSd1VnMGVBcWVNTGJoaG1xc1JoUT09

Meeting ID: 852 0891 0153
Passcode: 176130

Contact for any further information northregion@codauk.org or gilliancoda@gmail.com or 07792 236888

We welcome all CoDA Members and newcomers in our region – from Birmingham & Midlands, right up to and including North West England, North East England, all of Scotland, North and South Wales and Northern Ireland.

Representatives and members from meetings not aligned with a current intergroup or region are also welcome to join and represent group members at the AGM.

All members are welcome to attend both the AGM and the literature workshop.

An agenda is being drawn up for business as new members have taken on service positions. The north and regions committee hope to represent the voice of group members at the upcoming CoDA service conference online. Time will also be allocated for AOB items brought to the meeting.

CoDA Literature Workshop

All members welcome from every area. 

We hold this CoDA Literature Workshop every three months where we read, share and familiarise ourselves with selected sections of our CoDA Service Conference (CSC) endorsed literature. 

It is a friendly, safe space to view different CoDA literature together which has assisted or might assist us in our CoDA recovery. (Suggestions are always welcome for future Workshops).

This Workshop we will be viewing parts of the Twelve-Piece Relationship Toolkit Booklet, together with the new revised Making Choices in Recovery Booklet, which is full of amazing affirmations.  We will also be looking at the Co-Dependents Anonymous (Blue) Book – Chapter Five and also how CoDA Conference Endorsed literature has helped us or might help us in our CoDA road to recovery, sharing our experience, strength and hope.

If we have time we will view other CoDA Service Conference (CSC) endorsed literature.

There will be plenty of time for sharing as our intergroup business session has been moved to the mornings.

All are welcome from whichever area.

We look forward to welcoming you on Zoom.  Details below:

North & Regions AGM & Literature Workshop

AGM running: 10.15am for 10:30am until 12.30pm-13:00pm (with short break)

Literature workshop running: 2:00pm until 4:30pm

Zoom details for each meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85208910153?pwd=NjZSd1VnMGVBcWVNTGJoaG1xc1JoUT09

Meeting ID: 852 0891 0153
Passcode: 176130

Contact for any further information northregion@codauk.org or gilliancoda@gmail.com or 07792 236888
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22nd Jan 2023- CoDA ONLINE Sponsorship Workshop

Working the Steps in CoDA: exploring different sponsorship approaches.

CoDA UK Sponsorship Committee will host a Zoom Sponsorship workshop

Sunday 22nd January 2023, 4-6pm UK time (8-10am Pacific time) (doors open half an hour before)

  • Are you looking for a sponsor?
  • Are you wondering if you’re ready to be a sponsor?
  • Are you looking for new sponsees?

This workshop will have shares on being a sponsor, sponsee and co-sponsoring. It is an introduction to the various ways of sponsorship, not necessarily the place where you will find a sponsor. People will share how they found a sponsor. You have to do your part. Finding a sponsor is an active process within Recovery. We have to investigate our own route to acquiring a sponsor through attending weekly meetings, doing service in a home group and joining WhatsApp groups (see below).

This event will be limited to the first 100 people who log-in. No registration is needed.

These workshops have not to date exceeded the maximum number of participants, so you should be able to join easily. The link below will be valid on the day.

The meeting will open at 3.30 for a 4.00 start.

  • 4.00 – Start all the readings
  • 4:15 – Shares on being a sponsor/co-sponsor  (2 shares), Shares on being a sponsee (2 shares)
  • 4:55 – 5.05 – 10 minute comfort break. 
  • 5.05 – Sharing time
  • 5.55 – Close of workshop
  • 6.00 – Open for discussion, outreach offers, requests & questions till 6.30

To make the most of this interactive workshop we suggest that you join using a laptop, desktop or tablet device with your video on so we can all see each other, see the readings and have access to the chat box.

Please remember you can save the materials in the chat box by clicking on the three dots to the right at the bottom of chat. Choose “save chat”. Text document saved in your documents folder. Separate folder called Zoom.

NB: WE ARE SEEKING FELLOWS TO SHARE AS BELOW

  • 4.15pm Chair on Being a sponsor (10 minutes)
  • 4.25pm Chair on Being a sponsor (10 minutes)
  • 4.35pm Chair on Being a sponsee (10 minutes)
  • 4.45pm Chair on Being a co-sponsor (10 minutes)

If you’re willing to do a Chair, please email sponsorship@codauk.org by Jan 7th.

Dates for 2023

  • Saturday 15th April 2023 4-6pm
  • Sunday 16th July 2023 4-6pm 
  • Saturday 14th October 2023 4-6pm 

Topic: Quarterly Sponsorship Workshop
Time: Sunday Jan 22, 2023 16:00 London

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 873 1053 7470
Passcode: Traditions

If you are dialling in on a phone, please use Passcode: 4065603071
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kes4NVI4qX

P.S. We encourage you to read the “Sponsorship: What’s in it for me” booklet before attending which you can purchase from codaliterature.co.uk.

If you want more information

This is the script for the workshop: 
https://docs.google.com/document/d/108T5UZzJFnH1eG-fzwjbq194Ec3j3iGR/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=114565587872001819077&rtpof=true&sd=true

Web page on Sponsorship:
https://coda.org/outreach/connecting-members/sponsorship/
https://coda.org/outreach/supporting-members/working-the-twelve-steps/step-study-group/

Read Chapter 5 in the Coda Blue Book.

Sponsorship Brochure:
http://coda.org/default/assets/File/Literature/Sponsorship%20Brochure.pdf

Resources for Sponsors:
http://outreach.coda.org/index.cfm/connecting-members/sponsorship/resources-for-sponsors/

Working the Steps in a Group v4
http://coda.org/default/assets/File/Literature/Working%20the%20Steps%20in%20a%20Group%20v4.pdf

Safeguarding Policy
http://coda-uk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Fellowship-meeting-Safeguarding-Policy-Aug-2019.docx

Safeguarding:
https://codauk.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Fellowship-meeting-Safeguarding-Policy-Aug-2019.docx

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14th Jan – Workshop for CoDA members and groups

Saturday 14th January, 1.30-3.30pm
– open to all CoDA members
– run by the London & South East Region

Will include:

  • Share on being a GSR
  • Forum time where members can share group questions and issues, and experience, strength and hope about matters affecting CoDA meetings
  • And a workshop session on Service Concept 1, based on The Twelve Concepts – Alive And Strong

Please note, due to lack of service the LSER does not currently function as a committee, but plans to run these workshops every three months. 

Zoom Meeting ID: 870 1827 1005
Passcode: 493850         

Doors open 1.15pm 

Full Agenda – PDF
The Twelve Service Concepts – Alive Strong (coda.org)

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13th-15th Jan 2023 CoDA Mixed Retreat – Noddfa

Friday 13th to Sunday 15th January

The CoDA Noddfa retreat committee are happy to invite you to attend the CoDA Mixed Retreat this January in person at the wonderful location of Noddfa, Penmaenmawr in North Wales. The Retreat runs from Friday 13th January to Sunday 15th January.

TO RESERVE A PLACE
Please first reserve a place with the committee, providing your email address and/or mobile number to CoDANoddfaRetreat@outlook.com or 07853865040

It is important that we be able to contact you to confirm your place and attendance on the retreat and to confirm numbers for our hosts.

We then ask they you contact NODDFA directly to pay a non-refundable deposit of £20 (or pay the full balance) as a commitment to attendance.)

Updates added to website – 27th October – from Noddfa Retreat Committee.

Location:
NODDFA, Conwy Old Road, Penmaenmawr, North Wales LL34 6YF

Please contact Noddfa directly to pay the fee of £160 for accommodation and food for your stay, this is paid directly to NODDFA by cheque or BACS.

Additionally, there is a £10 Registration Fee to be paid on arrival which goes to CoDA.

Please provide them with your phone number and if possible an
email address to contact you for information relating to the retreat and your booking and cancellations.

There will be an initial cut off for reserving places on the 10th December.

Please not that you may also arrange separately with NODDFA if you wish to stay on the nights before or after the retreat.

Retreat timings

Registration is from 4pm on 13th January (Dinner 6.30pm) and the retreat ends Sunday 15th January at 3pm.

  • This is a Codependents Anonymous UK Approved Mixed Retreat. CoDA
  • Traditions are observed, and only CoDA approved literature is available for sale.
  • The retreat will adhere to the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of Codependents Anonymous.
  • No outside speakers are involved.

There will be a social gathering on the Saturday evening – please share your talents with us! (though do be mindful of Tradition 6, i.e. no outside enterprises). All activities are optional.

Readings at meetings throughout the weekend will be taken from the following literature:

  • The CoDA big book
  • The codependents anonymous workbook
  • In this moment daily meditation book
  • …along with reading selections from CoDA approved literature.

CoDA literature will be available to purchase during the retreat.
Bring along a teddy, picture of yourself as a child and anything that may help reach and comfort your child within.

The Retreat will take place at Noddfa spirituality centre. Noddfa is home to a small, extremely kind and friendly spiritual group of religious Sisters and is a venue used by 12 Step and numerous other groups throughout the year. It is a lovely old house with views of the sea and the hills. The grounds are full of trees, colourful shrubs and flowers. There is also a walled vegetable garden, a labyrinth and many other hidden treasures.

NODDFA is a Welsh word meaning ‘haven’ or ‘refuge’. A place of peace and welcome, a place where you can regain energy. This is the venue we have again chosen for our Retreat and we hope it will be a time for you to relax and recharge while taking time to be self-aware.

During your stay it is not compulsory to attend all the meetings if you do not wish to.

The beach is a 10 minute walk downhill, and obviously it takes longer coming back. The mountains are also accessible and the grounds around Noddfa are vast. Most of the bedrooms are for single occupancy and each floor has ample washing facilities and plenty of tea-making areas.

Please bring a towel and a hot water bottle for extra comfort. The rooms (and attendance) will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.

It is assumed that the retreat will be able to accommodate around 36 attendees as with previous years.

Any further CoDA queries for the retreat
Please contact the retreat committee by phone / Whatsapp on 07853865040 or by email CoDANofddfaRetreat@outlook.com

The food at Noddfa is wholesome and plentiful (and their soda bread is delicious!). If you need a special diet i.e. vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free etc. please inform Noddfa when you are booking directly with them.

NODDFA details are as follows:
Phone number: 01492 623473
Email: noddfapen@aol.com
Website: https://www.noddfa.org.uk

We are looking forward to an exciting and uplifting Retreat and to
welcome new and previous participants.

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5th Nov 2022 – NSC meeting

Time: 12:50 for 13.00-17:00

CoDA UK is holding its next business meeting which is open to members from all the national meetings and representatives of regional groups.

Join us online/by phone to discuss national CoDA business. NSC Committee Members and Group Service Representatives (GSRs) are able to vote on any motions proposed. 

The meeting will follow the successful recent format, with 30 second shares from each member before a vote is taken, if one is required. Please note that there may not be enough time in the meeting to go through any written reports in detail so we ask all members to come prepared, having read the reports and agenda items in advance, so that we have time for questions, and sharing and reflection during each agenda item.

Please note, the minute taker will record any votes and actions, which we will review at the end of the meeting. Any references to individuals are on a first name basis only. If you do not wish to be mentioned by name in the minutes, please make this clear to the minute taker.

Please join the zoom call just before 1pm

Join Zoom meeting 

Meeting ID: 857 1637 8916
Password: 874688

Or dial on one of the numbers below
+44 330 088 5830, +44 131 460 1196 , +44 20 3481 5237,
+44 20 3481 5240, +44 20 8080 6591, +44 20 8080 6592

Everyone is welcome to join, so please do share this communication at your groups. 

If you have any further questions please feel free to contact us at communications@codauk.org

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday 5th November. 

Agenda ItemStart TimeEnd Time
1. Welcome, moment’s silence, Preamble, 12 Steps, 12 Traditions, 12 Service Concepts and sharing guidelines.
Reminder of 30 second time out with serenity prayer if anyone requests.
Appointment of a spiritual timekeeper. (20 mins)
1.001.20
2. Introductions and Feelings check in
(individual only, i.e. not service, subcommittee or group reports) (15 mins)
If any groups wish to bring reports or questions, please raise them at item 10. AOB is at item 11.
1.201.35
3. Request for a member to take minutes
Establish voting entity (5 mins)
1.35 1.40
4. Matters arising from August NSC minutes
Minutes attached. Are there any questions arising? Any updates?
Draft Mission statement of NSC – vote required for this to be uploaded to the website – please read supporting document attached: NSC Members Guidelines 2022 draft (updated following last NSC – amendments are in red)
(15 mins)
1.401.55
5. Treasury report (30 mins)
Report and addendum
Questions for Treasurer from last NSC:
i). What is the NSC’s prudent reserve and when did CoDA UK NSC last make a 7th tradition donation?
ii). How does 2022 compare to 2018 donations?
iii). Is there any information on the possible outstanding debt to CoDA Literature?

Carried forward from last NSC – Charitable status – update
Carried forward from last NSC – meeting funding (startup-up or return to face-to-face)
1.552.25
6. Reports and updates from members in service preferably circulate in advance, or brief verbal bullet points only and any questions arising from these
(5 mins each)
6a. Sponsorship CommitteeReport attached
Results of group conscience regarding safeguarding issue discussed at last NSC – and proposal that these statements be added to the CoDA Safeguarding Policy Document (votes required):
1. Sponsors do not ever give advice on medication in any circumstances, even if they are trained professionals. The only person who can give advice on medication is the sponsee’s own medical professional.
2. That only CoDA Approved Literature be used in sponsoring.

(15 minutes)
2.252.40
6b. Member Networks/CoDA Outreach Groups no report this meeting
6c. Literature no report this meeting
6d. PLI – Report attached
i). Update on insurance policy
ii). Does the previous proposal (cover all UK meetings) still need discussing at a future NSC?
2.402.50
6e. Website & meetings list no report this meeting
6f. Comms no report this meeting
6g. Public Information no report this meeting
6h. CoDA Teen no report this meeting
6i. North Region – report attached
6j. London & South East Region – report attached
10-minute break (may be moved if earlier timings change)2.503.00
7. CoDA Service Conference update (20 mins)
Written report to follow
3.003.20
8. Service positions vacant (10 mins)
Discussion if needed; votes
Key positions vacant:
– Secretary
– Literature Secretary
– Public Liability Insurance
All available service positions, including shared ones:
https://codauk.org/nsc-service-positions/
3.203.30
9. Agenda items , carried forward from last NSC or newly submitted
30 second timed shares
9a. Proposal from LSER on 7th Tradition Funds
See also written report from LSER. Vote required.
1. Request that the NSC takes over the LSER bank account again and holds the remaining £3000 as a reserve for such time as the LSER resumes as a committee.
(15 minutes)
3.303.45
9b. Proposal from Treasurer on Paypal
Request attached.
1. For the NSC to have a Paypal account into which groups may pay their donations, and out of which a Zoom account can be serviced by direct debit.
– To connect the Paypal account to the bank account
– To name the Paypal account: NSC Treasurer CoDA UK. Not to add a DONATE button on the webpage, so as not to invite rogue / member / non-group donations
2. Write a guide “How To Set up an Anonymous PayPal Account”, which could be published onto the website, or not, if groups want guidance.
3.454.00
9c. NSC meetings in 2023
And whether to hold an AGM
(15 minutes)
4.004.15
10. Any Other Business (30 minutes)4.154.45
11. Agree actions on screen so minutes can be circulated straight away. (10 minutes)4.454.55
12. Date of next meeting – n/a, to be decided at 9c4.204.35
13. Close. Promises and long form Serenity Prayer
(5 minutes)
4.555.00

Previous meeting minutes are published here.

The following agreed proposals from recent NSC meetings may guide us in our service:

20th March 2021 NSC meeting
Agenda item 1 – That the minutes to NSC meetings be limited to the proposals/votes only and relevant committee member’s reports detailing business information e.g. Treasurer’s Report/PI/Hospitals and Institutions.
The minutes will include ‘dissenting voices’ which will be specifically relayed to the secretary after the vote; the comments will be attributed to the member who made them.
Abstain – 0
Against – 0
In favour – 15 Motion carried

5th December 2020 NSC meeting
Agenda item 15 – For this and the next NSC meeting we go with a majority vote i.e. the total of the in-favour votes is greater than the sum of the against and abstentions. The total of the votes is based on how many people are in the meeting and eligible to vote. Abstentions are made as members don’t have the confidence to make a yes or no decision
so need to be accounted for. 
Abstain – 1
Against – 0
In favour – 9 Motion carried

5th December 2020 NSC meeting – Agenda item 7
Propose that when discussions diverge away from the agenda item, the Chair can clarify with the sharer the new discussion point and raise it as an independent AOB item added to the end of the meeting or a sub-
committee to discuss the item and report back to the NSC.
Abstain – 2
Against – 0
In favour – 8 Motion carried

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4th-6th Nov 2022 CoDA Women’s Retreat

Friday 4 November to Sunday 6 November 2022

Registration from 4pm on Friday (dinner 6.30pm) and ends at 3pm on Sunday

The Codependents Anonymous Approved Women’s Retreat will adhere to the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of Codependents Anonymous, adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous. Codependents Anonymous is a spiritual programme. 12 Step Meetings will be held throughout the weekend and CODA approved literature will also be available.

NODDFA is home to a small spiritual group of friendly religious Sisters and is a venue used by 12 Steps and other groups throughout the year. It is a lovely old house and has views of the sea and hills.

There will be a choice of meetings to attend or you are free to explore the grounds, walk to the beach (10 minutes away), or do whatever you need for your own health and recovery. There will also be a social gathering on the Saturday evening, which is an opportunity to have some fun. Please share your talents with us, but be mindful of Tradition 6 i.e.; no outside enterprises. All activities are optional.

Most of the bedrooms are for single occupancy and each floor has ample washing facilities and plenty of tea-making areas. Please bring what you need with you for your own comfort, be it a hot water bottle, your own towel or a special herbal tea. The food at NODDFA is wholesome and plentiful. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner will be provided.

Please inform NODDFA when you book if you need a special diet i.e. vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free etc, and this will be catered for. The rooms will be allocated on a first come first served basis, so inform NODDFA when you book of any special room requests. Unfortunately, there is no camping at this venue.

The cost is £150 for accommodation and food to be paid directly to NODDFA by bank transfer or cheque, plus £10 cash registration fee to be paid on arrival (total cost £160).

To book a place
Speak with either Sister Patrice or Sister Mary-Jo
Phone number: 01492 623473
Email: noddfapen@aol.com
Nodffa website: https://www.noddfa.org.uk

To book and pay for your place directly with NODDFA. Mention the November 2022 Coda Women’s Retreat and please make sure you provide any special food, room or other requirements you have.

Travel: for travel details please see the Noddfa website

NODDFA contacts: Sister Patrice, Sister Marj-Jo

Payment:

  • £150 should be by cheque made out to NODDFA with the Coda Women’s Retreat named on the back
  • Bank transfer to NODDFA SPIRITUALITY CENTER , NatWest Bank Account Number 04537696, Sort Code: 522149.
  • Once you’ve booked with NODDFA, email jabrookfield@gmail.com including your contact details to let us know.
  • To ensure financial manageability the final cut-off for booking and full £150 payment received by NODDFA is Friday 7 October 2022.
  • Refunds are at the discretion of the venue.

Location:
NODDFA, Conwy Old Road, Penmaenmawr, North Wales LL34 6YF

General Enquiries:

For general Coda queries about the Retreat:


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22nd Oct 2022 – Quarterly Intergroup – CoDA North and Literature Workshop

Date: Saturday 22nd October 2022
Time: 1.45pm for 2pm until 4.30pm (with short break)

Zoom details for each meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85208910153?pwd=NjZSd1VnMGVBcWVNTGJoaG1xc1JoUT09

Meeting ID: 852 0891 0153
Passcode: 176130

We welcome all CoDA Members and newcomers in our region – from Birmingham & Midlands, right up to and including North West England, North East England, all of Scotland, North and South Wales and Northern Ireland.

Contact for any further information northregion@codauk.org or gilliancoda@gmail.com or 07792 236888

We will use the first 30-40 minutes to bring reports from our own meetings, putting forward any questions, problems or suggestions we might have regarding CoDA meetings etc.

CoDA Literature Workshop

There will then be a CoDA Literature Workshop where we read and share on fellowship literature.

We are hoping to plan further workshops for our region to aid and strengthen our CoDA recovery, and a two day workshop on the 12-Piece Relationship Toolkit and or the Blue Book has been suggested. We need your input to arrange this, so please join us.

We are hoping members might like to come forward as representatives of:

  • their home group,
  • General Service Representatives (GSRs),
  • ordinary CoDA members as well as newcomers who might think about enhancing their CoDA Recovery by dipping their toes into enjoying CoDA fellowship and service.

No one is ‘in charge’ – we are all trusted servants willing to give what we have been freely given: recovery from codependency. 

Please join with us – we need your support to continue carrying the message of CoDA recovery, experience, strength and hope to the still-suffering codependent. All are welcome.

We look forward to welcoming you on Saturday 22nd October 2022 – ‘doors’ open from 1.45pm, workshop starts 2pm until 4.30pm.

Quarterly Intergroup North & Region Meeting & Literature Workshop

Zoom details for each meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85208910153?pwd=NjZSd1VnMGVBcWVNTGJoaG1xc1JoUT09

Meeting ID: 852 0891 0153
Passcode: 176130

We welcome all CoDA Members and newcomers in our region – from Birmingham & Midlands, right up to and including North West England, North East England, all of Scotland, North and South Wales and Northern Ireland.

Contact for any further information northregion@codauk.org or gilliancoda@gmail.com or 07792 236888
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Sat, 22nd Oct 22 – CoDA’s 36th Birthday Party

Hosted by CoDA Arizona Group

Members of CoDA Arizona share and welcome in CoDA’s 36th birthday in Phoenix, Arizona where it all began in 1986 – see you there!

Starts: 7pm (UK time) – for online members
Register for the event – via eventbrite

If you have any questions email eventschairaz@gmail.com

Saturday 22nd October 2022

Registration (face to face)5PM
Magic by Robbie (face to face)5:30PM
Lunch & Overview
of CoDA Arizona
(face to face)
7PM
“How to have healthy and intimate
relationships that last a lifetime”
Scott & Judy J
8:10PM
BREAK10:10PM
Kan and Mary (founders of CoDA) 10.30PM
Birthday Cake12.20AM (midnight)
Cleanup1AM

$55 in person (North Scottsdale United Methodist Church, Arizona)
$15 virtual – via Zoom

Please contact Nixie at codaarizona@gmail.com if you are in need of financial assistance.

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7th-9th Oct 2022 CoDA Mixed Retreat – Noddfa

Friday 7th to Sunday 9th October

The CoDA Noddfa retreat committee are happy to invite you to attend the CoDA Mixed Retreat this October in person at the wonderful location of Noddfa, Penmaenmawr in North Wales. The Retreat runs from Friday 7th October to Sunday 9th October.

TO RESERVE A PLACE
Please book directly with NODDFA
Phone number: 01492 623473
Email: noddfapen@aol.com
Website: https://www.noddfa.org.uk

NODDFA contacts: Sister Patrice, Sister Marj-Jo

Location:
NODDFA, Conwy Old Road, Penmaenmawr, North Wales LL34 6YF

Please contact Noddfa directly to pay the fee of £150 for accommodation and food for your stay, this is paid directly to NODDFA by cheque or BACS.

Additionally, there is a £10 Registration Fee to be paid on arrival which goes to CoDA.

Please provide them with your phone number and if possible an
email address to contact you for information relating to the retreat and your booking and cancellations.

Enquiries by phone:
Please speak with either Sister Patrice or Sister Mary-Jo to book and pay for your place at Noddfa mentioning the October 2022 Coda Mixed Retreat.

There are limited places as this is a very popular event, so it is suggested you book as soon as possible. Please also notify the retreat committee of
your booking and your email address at petehcoda@outlook.com

Registration is Friday 7th October from 4pm (Dinner 6.30pm) and the retreat ends Sunday 9th October at 3pm.

  • This is a Codependents Anonymous UK Approved Mixed Retreat. CoDA
  • Traditions are observed, and only CoDA approved literature is available for sale.
  • The retreat will adhere to the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of Codependents Anonymous.
  • No outside speakers are involved.

There will be a social gathering on the Saturday evening – please share your talents with us! (though do be mindful of Tradition 6, i.e. no outside enterprises). All activities are optional.

Readings at meetings throughout the weekend will be taken from the following literature:

  • The CoDA big book
  • The codependents anonymous workbook
  • In this moment daily meditation book
  • …along with reading selections from CoDA approved literature.

CoDA literature will be available to purchase during the retreat.
Bring along a teddy, picture of yourself as a child and anything that may help reach and comfort your child within.

The Retreat will take place at Noddfa. Noddfa is home to a small, extremely kind and friendly spiritual group of religious Sisters and is a venue used by 12 Step and numerous other groups throughout the year. It is a lovely old house with views of the sea and the hills. The grounds are full of trees, colourful shrubs and flowers. There is also a walled vegetable garden, a labyrinth and many other hidden treasures.

NODDFA is a Welsh word meaning ‘haven’ or ‘refuge’. A place of peace and welcome, a place where you can regain energy. This is the venue we have again chosen for our Retreat and we hope it will be a time for you to relax and recharge while taking time to be self-aware.

During your stay it is not compulsory to attend all the meetings if you do not wish to.

The beach is a 10 minute walk downhill, and obviously it takes longer coming back. The mountains are also accessible and the grounds around Noddfa are vast. Most of the bedrooms are for single occupancy and each floor has ample washing facilities and plenty of tea-making areas.

Please bring a towel and a hot water bottle for extra comfort. The rooms (and attendance) will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.

It is assumed that the retreat will be able to accommodate around 36 attendees as with previous years.

NODDFA details are as follows:
Phone number: 01492 623473
Email: noddfapen@aol.com
Website: https://www.noddfa.org.uk

Any further CODA queries for the retreat please contact Pete by phone/WhatsApp on 07853865040 or by email petehcoda@outlook.com

The food at Noddfa is wholesome and plentiful (and their soda bread is delicious!). If you need a special diet i.e. vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free etc. please inform Noddfa when you are booking directly with them. We are looking forward to an exciting and uplifting Retreat and to
welcome new and previous participants.

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Sat, 8th Oct 22- London South East Region Meeting

1:30 – 3:30pm

All CoDA members are invited and welcome to attend.

Join zoom meeting

Meeting ID: 847 6983 5473
Passcode: 446008
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Email coda.uk.se.region@gmail.com to find out more 

Meetings are every 3 months and are principally a forum for Group Service Representatives (GSRs) and members to come together in CoDA spiritual principles of service and unity to discuss CoDA business, share what is working in their meetings, raise issues, and discuss putting on events and other community building activities.

Due to low attendance from GSRs and members, and a shortage of people willing to take over as committee members, the next meeting will be discussing the winding down of the committee and a possible move to quarterly service workshops and GSR Forum. Please come along to share  experience, strength and hope.

For more information see London South East Region page

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Sat, 8th Oct 22 – CoDA Online Sponsorship Workshop

Working the steps in CoDA;
Exploring different sponsorship approaches

Saturday 8th October 2022, 4pm – 6.30pm (UK time) (12pm – Noon – EST)
(doors open 3.30; there will be a 15 minute comfort break)

  • Are you looking for a sponsor?
  • Are you wondering if you’re ready to be a sponsor?
  • Are you looking for new sponsees?

Come along to listen and share experience, strength and hope about being a sponsee, a sponsor or a co-sponsor.

This workshop is an introduction to the various ways of sponsorship, and not necessarily the place where you will find a sponsor. People will share how they found a sponsor. You have to do your part. Finding a sponsor is an active process within Recovery. We have to investigate our own route to acquiring a sponsor through attending weekly meetings, doing service in a home group and joining WhatsApp groups (see below).

No registration is required to attend this event. Zoom limit of 100 people

Format: A CoDA meeting with a 15 minute break. Only CoDA speakers. Only CoDA approved literature.

No entrance fee. 7th Tradition donated to your home group.

Joining Details:

CoDA UK NSC is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting

Subject: CoDA Quarterly sponsorship workshop

Join Zoom meeting

Are you willing to do service to support the workshop?

Opportunities for Service before the workshop and on the day include:

  • Being Chair Finder
  • Being a co-host for the next workshop
  • Reading the Script
  • Spiritual Timekeeper
  • Greeter
  • Newcomers rep
  • Treasurer
  • Being on the Quarterly Sponsorship Workshop Committee

The quarterly sponsorship workshop committee plans and facilitates these workshops through a group conscience process – we meet monthly on the 4th Saturday of the month from 5.00-6.00pm – everyone is welcome to attend.

Next meetings are: details available from sponsorship team

If you would like to volunteer for service, please email sponsorship@codauk.org

Following workshop date: Saturday 15th January 4.00pm-6.30pm

We have a script for the workshop (working document), if that helps: all are welcome to read and comment:

Zoom Script Sponsorship April 2022.docx

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6th Aug 2022 – NSC meeting

Time: 12:50 for 13.00-17:00

CoDA UK is holding its next business meeting which is open to members from all the national meetings and representatives of regional groups.

Join us online/by phone to discuss national CoDA business and share news from your groups. NSC Committee Members and Group Service Representatives (GSRs) are able to vote on any motions proposed. 

The meeting will follow the successful recent format of 10 minutes per agenda item, with 30 second shares from each member before a vote is taken, if one is required. Please note that there may not be enough time in the meeting to go through any written reports in detail so we ask all members to come prepared, having read the reports and agenda items in advance, so that we have time for questions, and sharing and reflection during each agenda item.

Please note, the minute taker will record any votes and actions, which we will review at the end of the meeting. Any references to individuals are on a first name basis only. If you do not wish to be mentioned by name in th minutes, please make this clear to the minute taker.

Please join the zoom call just before 1pm

Join Zoom meeting 

Meeting ID: 857 1637 8916
Password: 874688

Or dial on one of the numbers below
+44 330 088 5830, +44 131 460 1196 , +44 20 3481 5237,
+44 20 3481 5240, +44 20 8080 6591, +44 20 8080 6592

Everyone is welcome to join, so please do share this communication at your groups. 

If you have any further questions please feel free to contact us at communications@codauk.org

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday 6th August. 

Copy of agenda below (PDF)

Agenda ItemStart TimeEnd Time
1. Welcome, moment’s silence, Preamble, 12 Steps, 12 Traditions, 12 Service Concepts and sharing guidelines.
Reminder of 30 second time out with serenity prayer if anyone requests.
Appointment of a spiritual timekeeper. (20 mins)
1.001.20
2. Introductions and Feelings check.
(individual only, i.e. not service, subcommittee or group reports) (20 mins)
If any groups wish to bring reports or questions, please raise them at item 10. AOB is at item 11.
1.201.35
3. Request for a member to take minutes.
Establish voting entity (5 mins)
1.35 1.40
4. Matters arising from May minutes
Are there any questions arising? Any updates?
(10 mins)
1.401.55
5. Treasury report (to follow) (30 mins)
Report and addendum attached

Questions for Treasurer from last NSC:
1. What is the NSC’s prudent reserve and when did CoDA UK NSC last make a 7th tradition donation?
2. How does 2022 compare to 2018 for donations?
3. Is there any information on the possible outstanding dept to CoDA Literature?

Carried forward from last NSC – Charitable status – update
Carried forward from last NSC – meeting funding (start-up and return to face-to-face)
1.552.25
6. Reports and updates from members in service (only when agreed in advance – significant matters, discussion needed, etc) 30 second timed shares following verbal reports2.10
6a. Sponsorship Committee – Report attached

Results of group conscience regarding safeguarding issue discussed at last NSC – and proposal that these statemetns be added to the CoDA Safeguarding Policy Document (vote required):
1. Sponsors do not ever give advice on medication in any circumstances, even if they are trained professionals. The only person who can give advice on medication is the sponsee’s own medical professional.
2. That only CoDA Approved literature be used in sponsoring.
2.15
6b. Member Networks/CoDA Outreach Groups – no report this meeting2.20
6c. Literature – no report this meeting
6d. PLI – Report to be attached
Update on insurance policy
Does the previous proposal (cover all UK meetings) still need discussing at a future NSC?
2.402.50
6e. Website & meetings list – no report this meeting
6f. Comms – no report this meeting
6g. Public Information – no report this meeting
6h. CoDA Teen – no report this meeting
6i. North Region – report attached
6j. London & South East Region – report attached
7. CoDA Service Conference update (5 mins)2.502.55
10-MINUTE BREAK (may be moved if earlier timings change)2.553.05
8. Service positions vacant (20 mins)
Discussion if needed; votes
Key positions vacant:
– Secretary
– Literature Secretary
– Public Liability Insurance
All available service positions, including shared ones:
https://codauk.org/nsc-service-positions/
3.053.25
9. Pre-submitted agenda items (55 mins)
10 minute each or more at Chair’s discretion;
30 second timed shares
3.25
9a. Draft Mission statement of NSC (10 minutes)
Please read supporting document: NSC Members Guidelines 2022 draft for updating – for discussion.
9b. CoDA UK charity registration (10 minutes)
“Where we’re up to” statement (as noted in May minutes) & discussion
9c. Agenda request, proposal: Support groups to 3 months or 13 weeks, by way of a donation, not a loan. Announce in all WhatsApp groups and to GSRs by email that 3 months/13 weeks of rent for Face to Face meetings is to be made available.
9d. Agenda request, proposal: The PLI to cover all groups or else no groups. The NSC does not enter into a legal contract between itself and the group whose payment doesn’t result in being added by the underwriters, therefore why is the NSC not providing cover across the board, whether payment is forthcoming or not?
9e. Agenda request: Safeguarding issue & emergency group conscience of Sponsorship Committee (please read supporting document) – vote required on sending out email and possibly temporary service role.4.20
10. Groups/GSRs/Members (25 minutes)
– Group reports & questions
– Possible topic to discuss – lack of service in many groups
4.204.35
11. Any Other Business (15 minutes)4.354.50
12. Agree actions onscreen so minutes can be circulated straight away (5 mins)4.50 4.55
13. Agree date of next meeting – 5th November?
(2 minutes)
4.554.57
9. Close – Promises and long form Serenity Prayer
(5 minutes)
4.575.00

Previous meeting minutes are published here.

The following agreed proposals from recent NSC meetings may guide us in our service:

20th March 2021 NSC meeting
Agenda item 1 – That the minutes to NSC meetings be limited to the proposals/votes only and relevant committee member’s reports detailing business information e.g. Treasurer’s Report/PI/Hospitals and Institutions.
The minutes will include ‘dissenting voices’ which will be specifically relayed to the secretary after the vote; the comments will be attributed to the member who made them.
Abstain – 0
Against – 0
In favour – 15 Motion carried

5th December 2020 NSC meeting
Agenda item 15 – For this and the next NSC meeting we go with a majority vote i.e. the total of the in-favour votes is greater than the sum of the against and abstentions. The total of the votes is based on how many people are in the meeting and eligible to vote. Abstentions are made as members don’t have the confidence to make a yes or no decision
so need to be accounted for. 
Abstain – 1
Against – 0
In favour – 9 Motion carried

5th December 2020 NSC meeting – Agenda item 7
Propose that when discussions diverge away from the agenda item, the Chair can clarify with the sharer the new discussion point and raise it as an independent AOB item added to the end of the meeting or a sub-
committee to discuss the item and report back to the NSC.
Abstain – 2
Against – 0
In favour – 8 Motion carried

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30th July 22 – Ken and Mary – Workshop Inner Child and Self Parenting

Shared with thanks to Codependence Matters Committee


Founders of the CoDA Programme, Ken and Mary introduce session on inner child and self parenting .

Two hour session of experience, strength and hope, with exercises prepared by the founders and team.

Copy of exercises and audio will be added after the event.

Saturday, 30th July 2022, 7pm (GMT)
Join Zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87616355527 (NEW LINK)

Meeting ID : 87616355527
Password: 861572

For further info email codaunitycommittee@gmail.com

Recordings

Codependence Matters – recordings
CoDA Founder shares – 2007 >

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CoDA North Region wellbeing activities – Summer 2022

A fellow in the north region is hoping to organise some activities for members to get together and share fellowship during June, July and August.

Please contact njbcuriosity@gmail.com if you would like to be involved.

Event poster

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7th May 2022 – NSC meeting

Time: 12:50 for 13.00-17:00

In recent years, the National Service Committee (NSC) of CoDA UK has flourished, with members filling most of the available service positions. However, due to personal circumstances, several committee members have recently had to step down from their roles, and this means there are a number of vacant positions, which could have an impact on the work of the NSC. 

Available roles are now all listed on the website here: https://codauk.org/open-service-positions/ and you can see the full list of committee roles here: https://codauk.org/nsc-service-positions/

To take account of all these changes and ensure the health of the NSC, it has been agreed by members that we will hold an open Group Inventory to look at the NSC and its work at our next scheduled meeting on 7th May. Everyone in the fellowship is welcome to attend. 

The format for this session is included in the attached agenda and the meeting will be chaired by Andy from the London and South East Region.  

Please join the zoom call just before 1pm

Join Zoom meeting 

Meeting ID: 857 1637 8916
Password: 874688

Or dial on one of the numbers below
+44 330 088 5830, +44 131 460 1196 , +44 20 3481 5237,
+44 20 3481 5240, +44 20 8080 6591, +44 20 8080 6592

Everyone is welcome to join, so please do share this communication at your groups. 

If you have any further questions please feel free to contact me at communications@codauk.org

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday 7th May. 

Agenda ItemStart TimeEnd Time
1. Welcome, moment’s silence, Preamble, 12 Steps, 12 Traditions, 12 Service Concepts and sharing guidelines. Reminder of 30 second time out with serenity prayer if anyone requests. Appointment of a spiritual timekeeper. 20 mins1 PM1:20 PM
2. Introductions and Feelings check.
20 mins
1:20 PM1:40 PM
3. Request for a member to take minutes and voting entity established and appointment of a spiritual timekeeper
10 mins
1:40 PM1:50 PM
4. Discussion of mission statement for NSC. Consider the purpose of the NSC as an entity of CoDA UK.
60 mins
1:50 PM2:50 PM
10 minute break2:50
PM
3:00 PM
5. Inventory of NSC service work in progress and forward look at work planned but not yet started/ put on hold . What subcommittees/activities are currently active/healthy with members in service? What work is essential for the UK fellowship to continue? What can stay on hold until members come forward to serve?
60 mins
3:00 PM4:00 PM
6. Service positions available – Nominations, discussions and votes. 20 mins

All available positions: https://codauk.org/nsc-service-positions/ 
Plus 1-2 CSC reps/alternates (no job description available) 
4 PM4:20 PM
7. Consider any legal requirements of the NSC if it’s to gain charity status. Agree next steps for the NSC based on the outcome of items 4,5 & 6 30 mins4:20 PM4:50 PM
8. Agree actions onscreen so minutes can be circulated straight away 5 mins4:50 PM4:55 PM
9. Close – Promises and long form Serenity Prayer
5 mins
4:55 PM5 PM

The following agreed proposals from recent NSC meetings may guide us in our service:

20th March 2021 NSC meeting
Agenda item 1 – That the minutes to NSC meetings be limited to the proposals/ votes only and relevant committee member’s reports detailing business information e.g. Treasurer’s Report/ PI/ Hospitals and Institutions.
The minutes will include ‘dissenting voices’ which will be specifically relayed to the secretary after the vote; the comments will be attributed to the member who made them.
Abstain – 0
Against – 0
In favour – 15 – motion carried

5th December 2020 NSC meeting
Agenda item 15  – For this and the next NSC meeting we go with a majority vote i.e. the total of the in-favour votes is greater than the sum of the against and abstentions. The total of the votes is based on how many people are in the meeting and eligible to vote. Abstentions are made as members don’t have the confidence to make a yes or no decision
so need to be accounted for. 
Abstain – 1
Against – 0
In favour – 9 Motion carried

5th December 2020 NSC meeting – Agenda item 7
Propose that when discussions diverge away from the agenda item, the Chairman can clarify with the sharer the new discussion point and raise it as an independent AOB item added to the end of the meeting or a sub-
committee to discuss the item and report back to the NSC.
Abstain – 2
Against – 0
In favour – 8 – motion carried

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NSC Meeting Minutes

Here you can find minutes from CoDA UK National Service Committee minutes documents to view and download.

Aug 2022

May 2022


March 2022


November 2021


August 2021


June 2021


March 2021

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17th Jul – Fear vs Love (Founders Share)

Global Conversation with Ken & Mary – 14:00 BST

Ken R. and Mary R. founded Co-Dependents Anonymous in 1986. Today, they specialize in helping people achieve their maximum effectiveness by applying the practices and principles of CoDA’s Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions.

The Q&A (question and answer period) will provide a question from each language to be asked on a first come first serve basis. There will be a round robin of one question per language. Submit your question to your Interpreter who will submit the translation to Events. English speaking attendees can give their question to Events directly. There will be further instructions in the morning to help connect to the Interpretation channels, and more.  

For safety, registration is a 2-Step process with Eventbrite and then with Zoom. Please expect a Zoom Invitation to REGISTER A SECOND TIME before the event. COMPLETE the ZOOM REGISTRTIO and the Zoom Webinar link to the Global Conversation with Ken & Mary will be sent to your email before 17th July.

Register here

Presented by CoDA Events Committee – Find out more

Email events@coda.org to find out more 

NOTE:

Updating your Zoom App is recommended and possible with this link:  https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting

Translation will be available in Farsi, French, Hebrew, Italian, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian, and Portuguese.

This World Event will have 9 languages being interpreted in a consecutive style which means the presenter will speak then pause (meaning the English room will be silent) to give time for the Interpreters to convey their message in the Zoom interpretation channels. This speak and pause method will occur for the duration of their talks and the Q&A.

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Desert CoDA – event (and shares)

Shared with thanks to Desert CoDA committee

The Events Committee within Desert CoDA host regular workshops to provide people with options to explore CoDA.

To find out more about upcoming events subscribe to the Desert CoDA newsletter.

Online Speaker Meeting
Friday – 5pm – 6:30pm (PST) / Saturday 2am (BST)

Join Zoom Event with
Event ID – 8517822381
Password 2021

CONTACT TEE S. 513-377-7490 AND Mary Beth K. 760-766-5141

Desert CoDA – event recordings

Since 2020 – Desert CoDA have hosted – 80+ speaker events:

2023 Events [ 1 ]
2022 Events [ 1 ]
2021 Events [ 1,2,3 ]
2020 Events [ 1, 2 ]

To find out more about upcoming events – sign up here

Desert CoDA – website
Desert CoDA – meetings (PST timezone)

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CoDA Fellowship Forum – event (and shares)

Hosted by CoDA Communications Committee

Join us for CoDA Member shares with time for questions and fellowship

WHEN: Last Saturday of every month:
8 PM (GMT-UK),12 PM (PT), 1 PM (MT), 2 PM (CT) and 3 PM (ET),Sun. 7am (AEST-Aus)

Join Zoom Meeting!
Meeting ID: 997 1221 0733

Sign up for event reminders!

© Codependents Anonymous, inc 2018-2020

This podcast is the property of CoDependents Anonymous.  

Reproduction without written permission from CoDependents Anonymous is not permitted.

CoDA Fellowship Forums purpose is to share information with any & all CoDA members, especially that which may effect CoDA as a whole.

CoDA Fellowship Forum send out regular emails with CoDA events, announcements, issues & CoDA business of interest to both specific regions & to the entire CoDA fellowship.

Per the 2nd tradition, For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority, a loving higher power as expressed to our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern. Developing a group conscience requires an informed fellowship, & to be effective trusted servants those you’ve elected must know the group conscience of the fellowship.

2023

Jan – Join in the Journey with Colour – (CoDA Colouring Book) – Kathy H
Feb – Sponsorship – James K
Mar – Meeting in Print – David A
Apr – Group Conscience Decision Making Process – David A

2022

Jan – Forgiveness & Acceptance
Feb – Trauma Bonding
Mar – The 12 Promises
Apr – Boundaries & Jealousy
May – The Labels of Codependency
Jun – CoDA Unity
Jul – Step 1 – Powerlessness
Sept – Tradition 1 – Unity
Oct – Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes – Gail
Nov – Working Steps 4 & 5 – With 40 Questions – Debbie

Forty Questions – for CoDA Steps 4 & 5 (Final Draft)

2021

Feb – Lets Talk About Service
Mar – Silver Linings
Apr – Let’s Talk About the Power of Pause
May – Dealing with Change
Jun – Spirituality – David A / James K
Jul – Hope – David A
Aug – Willingness – David A & Jim K
Sept – Intentions vs Actions – David A
Oct – My First CoDA Meeting – David A
Nov – Gratitude – James K
Dec – Anonymity – David A

2020

Feb – The 12 Service Guidelines
Mar – Speaking My Truth Was Liberating
Apr – When Life Gives You Lemons
May – Let’s Talk About Service
Jun – Let’s Talk About Writing for CoDA
Jul – Let’s Talk About Inner Child
Sept – Let’s Talk About Sponsorship
Oct – Let’s Talk About How to Deal with Fear
Nov – Let’s Talk About Gratitude
Dec – Let’s Talk About How Do I Feel?

( View full index of coda.org – fellowship forum shares)
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*UPDATE* Co-Dependence Matters – meetings (and shares)

Speaker Sessions are run most Saturdays by the group.

Saturday, 7pm (BST) (UTC+1)
Join Speaker Sessions: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81287357167

Meeting ID : 81287357167
Password: 679646

Email: CodependenceMatters@gmail.com

7th Tradition Fund: https://paypal.me/CodependenceMatters

Where recordings are taken, some of them have been anonymised to remove names of attendees.

These recordings are made freely available for use by all CoDA groups and members and may be used and redistributed for free maintaining attribution to the speaker event organisers.

May you find what you need from the recordings.

CoDA Matters (formerly Mixed online Meetings) are run

Weekday sessions: 7:30pm – 9pm UK time (UTC+1)
Join weekday sessions: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/429544928

Meeting ID : 429544928
Password: 103301

Email: CoDAmatters@outlook.com

2023

14th Jan 23 – Sharing Experience Strength and Hope
21st Jan 23 – Heidi A – Arizona,USA – Sharing Experience Strength and Hope
28th Jan 23 – Sharing Experience Strength and Hope
11th Feb 23 – Sharing Experience Strength and Hope
23rd Feb 23 – Heidi A – Peeling the Onion
Powerpoint slides
4th Mar 23 – ESH – Step 3
*NEW* 28th March 23 – Barbara, USA – Sharing Experience Strength and Hope (30 years in CoDA)
*NEW* 15th April 23 – Alice – Sharing Experience Strength and Hope (30 years in CoDA)
*NEW* 29th April 23 – Norma – Sharing Experience Strength and Hope (30 years in CoDA)
*NEW* 6th May 23 – Alice – How Service has helped my Recovery
*NEW* 6th May 23 – Andy B & Annie W– Healthy Meetings Matter
*NEW* 6th May 23 – Evie – How Not to Go Crazy Doing Service
*NEW* 6th May 23 – Ken & Mary R– Love versus Fear in Service Work
*NEW* 6th May 23 – Heida A & Vince – The 12 Piece Relationship Toolkit
*NEW* 6th May 23 – Dan R – The writing of The 12 Service Concepts booklet

Presentation
*NEW* 6th May 23 – Lisa J – – Spirituality and Service
*NEW* 13th May 23 – Jeremiah J – Step 5
2022
Jan 22 – Heidi – Self Parenting
Jan 22 – Ritchard and Karen – Traditions 1 to 4 of The Twelve Piece Relationship Toolkit
Feb 22 – Ritchard and Karen – Traditions 5 to 8 of The Twelve Piece Relationship Toolkit
9th Apr 22 – M
23rd Apr 22 – A
7th May 22 – E
14th May 22 – TJ –
21st May 22 – C
28th May 22 – B
18th Jun 22 – *NEW* The Guidelines for Sharing
25th Jun 22 – Lisa J – Inner Children and their Higher Powers
16th Jul 22 – R – Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
30th Jul 22 – Workshop – CoDA Founders – Inner Child
6th Aug 22 – Cammi A – Promise 8
15th Aug 22 – J.W – Building a Strong Foundation – Tools for Recovery
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3rd Sept 22 – Kate – Service
10th Sept 22 – N – Experience Strength & Hope
17th Sept 22 – Malasula – Step 11
1st Oct 22 – K – Experience, Strength & Hope
8th Oct 22 – SJ – Experience Strength & Hope
15th Oct 22 – Phil P – Experience Strength & Hope
19th Nov 22 – Paul G – Experience Strength & Hope
26th Nov 22 – JJ USA – Experience Strength & Hope
10th Dec 22 – Traditions
17th Dec 22 – Experience Strength Hope – Step Eleven
2021
Jan 20 – Lyn
23rd Jan 21 – Mary R – CoDA Founder
Jan 21 – Ken R – CoDA Founder
Feb 21 – Susan
Feb 21 – Emily
May 21 – Penny P
May 21 – Scott
May 21 – Lennie
Jun 21 – Alice
Dec 21 – Frank C – Sponsorship
Dec 21 – Heidi – Shame
2020
8th Aug 20 – Christina
22th Aug 20 – On Service
29th Aug 20 – Heidi
10th Oct 20 – Frank C – Steps
Oct 20 – Frank C – Traditions
Oct 20 – Charlie
24th Oct 20 – John
7th Nov 20 – Andy
21st Nov 20 – V
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CoDA Arizona – event (and Shares)

The Arizona CoDA Events Committee organizes and sponsors workshops to provide people with options to explore and deepen their CoDA. Since May of 2017, over 40 workshops and fun events have been held on many different subjects. The fun events give opportunities for fellowship with other recovering co-dependents in a relaxing, comfortable environment. recovery.

Join CoDA Arizona event – via Zoom
Zoom Password: 010247
Sundays 8:30pm – 10:30pm (UTC+1)

Email codaarizona@gmail.com if you have any questions

Questions / Tradition 7 Donations are accepted via Paypal to eventschairaz@gmail.com

CoDA Arizona – event recordings


CoDA Arizona – Past Event Recordings
CoDA Arizona – Live Workshop Library
CoDA Arizona – Saturday Speaker Series – Workshop Library

If you would like to join the CoDA Arizona mailing list email codaarizona@gmail.com

CoDA Arizona – Upcoming Events
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London Face to Face Sponsorship Workshop (Postponed) – Jan 2020

**** NOTE: Sponsorship workshops have been postponed following consideration of current health guidance ****

A copy of the latest sponsorship flyer with further details for our CoDA 2020 sponsorship workshops, including future dates, can be viewed or downloaded by clicking on this link:

CoDA Sponsorship Workshop dates 2020 Flyer

Are you looking for a sponsor?
Are you wondering if you’re ready to be a sponsor?
Are you interested in joining or setting up a step group?
Come along to listen and share your experience strength and hope about being a sponsee, a sponsor or being in a step group.
All our welcome.

Sponsorship Workshop Format:

Two separate CoDA meetings with a 15 minutes break
Only CoDA speakers.

Only CoDA approved literature.

No entrance fee.

7th Tradition collection at each meeting.
Surplus goes to Region.

Schedule on the day:
13:00 Meeting about One to One Sponsorship
14:30 Break
14:45 Meeting about Step Groups and Co-Sponsorship
15:45 Close. Self organising into sponsorship and step groups
16:00 Close

Venue: Waterloo Action Centre
Address: 14 Baylis Road, Lambeth, London, SE1 7AA

Some people have been able to find free parking nearby on previous Saturday workshops.

Are you willing to do a 10 minute Chair sharing your experience strength and hope (ESH) on working the steps? Or on being a CoDA Sponsor, or being Sponsored, working in a Step Group or as a Co-Sponsor?

For further queries, please email: sponsorship@coda-uk.org