The CoDA UK North and Regions intergroup committee invites you to attend the upcoming interim business meeting on the 19th November 2022 10:30 – 12:30 on Zoom.
During the meeting on 22nd October we appointed many new service roles, including:
Chair: Philip F.
Co-Chair: Mari H.
Secretary: Serina K.
Treasurer: Tina G.
Literature: Jane B. & Ciara W.
Technology and Comms: Pete H.
Workshops & Retreats: Gillian A., Pete H. & Noddfa Retreat Committee
It was also decided that any meetings outside of the current UK LSER (London and South East Region) are welcome to join this intergroup.
All are welcome to join us, GSRs and members alike, to discuss retreats, events, services for members, and representing the voice of CoDA UK members at the CoDA service conference.
This meeting will be in part to help set the agenda for the regular January 2023 intergroup business meeting and moving to running the business meeting in the morning with a workshop in the afternoon reading CoDA literature.
We hope you can join us and together we can provide ever greater service to CoDA members.
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.
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday 5th November.
Agenda Item
Start Time
End 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)
1.00
1.20
2. Introductions and Feelings checkin (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.
1.20
1.35
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)
1.40
1.55
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)
1.55
2.25
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 Committee – Report 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)
2.25
2.40
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?
2.40
2.50
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)
2.50
3.00
7. CoDA Service Conference update (20 mins) Written report to follow
3.00
3.20
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/
3.20
3.30
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)
3.30
3.45
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.
3.45
4.00
9c. NSC meetings in 2023 And whether to hold an AGM (15 minutes)
4.00
4.15
10. Any Other Business (30 minutes)
4.15
4.45
11. Agree actions on screen so minutes can be circulated straight away. (10 minutes)
4.45
4.55
12. Date of next meeting – n/a, to be decided at 9c
4.20
4.35
13. Close. Promises and long form Serenity Prayer (5 minutes)
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
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 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
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.
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
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.
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 – Learning to Love the Self
12.00 to 1.00pm: lunch break
1.00 to 2.30pm: Mtg 2 – Building Healthy and Loving Relationships ( 2 Speakers )
2.30 to 3.00pm: break
3.00 to 4.30pm: Mtg 3 – Spirituality
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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
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
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.
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)
1.00
1.20
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.
1.20
1.35
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)
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)
1.55
2.25
6. Reports and updates from members in service (only when agreed in advance – significant matters, discussion needed, etc) 30 second timed shares following verbal reports
2.10
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 meeting
2.20
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?
2.40
2.50
6e. Website & meetings list – no report this meeting
10-MINUTE BREAK (may be moved if earlier timings change)
2.55
3.05
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/
3.05
3.25
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
4.20
4.35
11. Any Other Business (15 minutes)
4.35
4.50
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)
4.55
4.57
9. Close – Promises and long form Serenity Prayer (5 minutes)
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
Date: Saturday 30th July 2022 Time: 1.45pm for 2pm until 4.30pm (with short break)
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.
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. 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.
Again, we look forward to welcoming you on Saturday 30th July 2022 – ‘doors’ open from 1.45pm, workshop starts 2pm until 4.30pm.
Date: Saturday 30th July, 2022 Time: 1.45pm for 2pm until 4.30/5pm (with short break) Meeting on Zoom Zoom ID: 852 0891 0153 Password: 176130
The London & South East Region (LSER) is an area-wide group formed to enable connection between the CoDA groups in our area. Meetings 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.
Currently CoDA is struggling nationwide to fill service positions and the LSER may not be able to continue if no-one comes forward to do service.
This will be the main topic for discussion at the meeting.
Positions vacant from July are: Chair, Comms Secretary, Minutes Secretary, Regional Rep. All service positions can be shared between members, and anyone coming forward to do service will be supported by the outgoing members.
Please announce and post the zoom joining link in your groups. All CoDA members are welcome to attend the meeting.
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.
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.
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday 7th May.
Agenda Item
Start Time
End 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 PM
1:20 PM
2. Introductions and Feelings check. 20 mins
1:20 PM
1:40 PM
3. Request for a member to take minutes and voting entity established and appointment of a spiritual timekeeper 10 mins
1:40 PM
1:50 PM
4. Discussion of mission statement for NSC. Consider the purpose of the NSC as an entity of CoDA UK. 60 mins
1:50 PM
2:50 PM
10 minute break
2:50 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 PM
4:00 PM
6. Service positions available – Nominations, discussions and votes. 20 mins
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 mins
4:20 PM
4:50 PM
8. Agree actions onscreen so minutes can be circulated straight away 5 mins
4:50 PM
4:55 PM
9. Close – Promises and long form Serenity Prayer 5 mins
4:55 PM
5 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
Date: Saturday 30th April, 2022 Time: 1.45pm for 2pm until 4.30/5pm (with short break)
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.
This will be a CoDA Literature Workshop together online with firstly a short discussion, putting forward any questions, problems or suggestions you might have regarding CoDA meetings etc.
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.
We are hoping to plan further workshops for our region to aid and strengthen our CoDA recovery, including having more weekend retreats. We need your input so please join us.
Our Workshop will include readings and sharing on various CoDA Literature which has been so helpful in enhancing our CoDA recovery. There will be time for all to share, for those who wish to.
We are looking for assistance to keep our Intergroup relevant and helpful to serve the needs of all our members. 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.
Again, we look forward to welcoming you on Saturday 30th April 2022 – ‘doors’ open from 1.45pm, workshop starts 2pm until 4.30/5pm.
Date: Saturday 30th April, 2022 Time: 1.45pm for 2pm until 4.30/5pm (with short break) Meeting on Zoom Zoom ID: 932 8388 5330 Password: 715822
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 being 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 required to attend this event. Zoom limit of 100 people
Next date: these workshops will run quarterly and future dates will be shared.
Format: A CoDA meeting with a 15 minute break. Only CoDA speakers. Only CoDA approved literature. No entrance fee. 7th Tradition donated to National Committee.
Opportunities for Service on the day:
Giving 10 minute chair about being a Sponsor, Sponsee, Co-Sponsor
The London & South East Region (LSER) is an area-wide group formed to enable connection between the CoDA groups in our area. Meetings 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.
We have a GSRs forum at every meeting where GSRs can connect with other groups in sharing experience about issues affecting their groups.
At present we have a Chair, Treasurer, Communications Secretary and Regional Representative, and we hope to attract members into service to be able to carry out other activities, such as visiting speakers, workshops, or conventions.
We meet online every 3 months on the 2nd Saturday in Jan, Apr, July and Oct between 1.30 and 5pm. All CoDA members are welcome to attend. If you are interested in attending please send an email to Annie (comms sec) at coda.uk.se.region@gmail.com or see the posts on the CoDA UK Noticeboard WhatsApp group or on the events page on the website.
What are the advantages of connecting meetings to form an Intergroup?
Responses from members (sharing experience, strength and hope):
Having a voice
Being the voice from your group and to your group (if you are a Group Service Representative)
Connecting with other members
Sharing different ideas and support for putting on events including retreats, conventions or workshops.
Practicing recovery skills, using the traditions and carrying the message (Tradition Twelve)
Working as a group (you don’t have to do it all yourself)!
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. 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 there are several service positions currently available. please attend if you are interested in offering service.
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. 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.
CoDA Intergroup North Region are holding our Quarterly Workshop Meeting on Saturday 29th January 2022 at 2pm until 4pm/4.30pm.
We welcome all CoDA Members and Newcomers in Our Region – from Birmingham right up to and including NW and NE England, and including Scotland, together with all Wales and Northern Ireland, to discuss or put forward any questions or problems or suggestions you might have regarding CoDA and we are hoping to plan further Workshops for our Region to aid and strengthen our CoDA recovery, including having weekend Retreats. We need your input so please join us.
We will also be reading and sharing on various CoDA Literature and there will be time for sharing.
We are also looking for support to keep our Intergroup relevant and helpful to serve the needs of all our members. No one is ‘in charge’ – we are all trusted servants willing to give what we have been freely given – recovery from codependency.
Please join 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.
Again, we look forward to welcoming you on Saturday 29th January, 2022 – ‘doors’ open from 1.45pm starting 2pm until 4pm/4.30pm
The Noddfa retreat committee are happy to share that with the developments to meeting in person we are able to return to the wonderful location of Noddfa in north Wales to have an in-person retreat in 2022.
Registration is Friday 14th January from 4pm (Dinner 6.30pm) and ends Sunday 16th January at 3pm.
Location:
NODDFA, Conwy Old Road, Penmaenmawr, North Wales LL34 6YF
Cost:
The cost for the retreat (Friday to Sunday) to be paid to NODDFA is £150.
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
Common threads of codependency
Peeling the onion
The twelve-piece relationship toolkit
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.
Please contact Noddfa directory for the price of 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 cover the cost of retreat materials and expenses.
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.
Please speak with either Sister Patrice or Sister Mary-Jo to book and pay for your place at Noddfa mentioning the January 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
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.
22nd January 1pm – 3:30pm GMT (Doors open 12:30, 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 your experience, strength and hope about being a sponsee, a sponsor or being in a step group.
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 required to attend this event. Zoom limit of 100 people
Next date: These workshops will run quarterly and these dates will be shared.
Format: a CoDA meeting with a 15 minute break
Only CoDA speakers. Only CoDA approved literature.
No entrance fee. 7th Tradition donated to National Committee.
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Are you willing to do a 10 minute Chair? Giving your experience strength and hope (ESH) working the steps as a Sponsor, being Sponsored, working in a Step Group, as a Co-Sponsor?
Are you willing to do service to support the workshop?
Opportunities for Service on the day: Giving 10 minute chair about being a Sponsor, Sponsee, member of Step Group Being Chair Finder Reading Script Booking person to contact venue and secure place Spiritual Timekeeper Greeter Newcomers rep
An opportunity to discover the work and service that regions can provide to groups and members, and the value of connection and unity between groups in service and recovery.
During the workshop there will be several speaker shares on topics covering the nature of the current structure and methods for working service in a region. How the ‘homegroup for homegroups’ can work. Sharing experience of growing fellowship through regions. Drawing on the shared experience, strength, and hope within a region, and more. How regions help individual members voices to be heard and represented within CoDA. There will also be opportunity for members to share.
We are especially enthusiastic for members from groups that are not currently served by a region to attend.
Our initial workshop will be held online on Saturday 4th December 2021 from 2pm to 4pm. Following the close of the workshop members are invited to remain and share fellowship and ideas about moving forward together.
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. 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.
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
Agenda Item
Start Time
End 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. 20 mins
1 PM
1:20 PM
2. Introductions and Feelings checkwith meetings info from General Service Representatives (GSRs) and AOB requests from any attendee who wishes to have an issue discussed that isn’t on the agenda. 20 mins
1:20 PM
1:40 PM
3. Voting entity established and appointment of a spiritual timekeeper 5 mins
1:40 PM
1:45 PM
4. Matters arising from August minutes – are there any questions arising from these? 10 mins (Proposal: to remove this as minutes are completed in the meeting)
1:45 PM
2:05 PM
5. Reports and updates from members in service circulated in advance – are there any questions arising from these? 20 mins a. LSER report 10 mins b. CSC Delegate reports (5 minutes each) 10 mins
2:05 PM
2:25 PM
6. Frank – WhatsApp group safety policy 10 mins
2:25 PM
2:35 PM
15-minute break
2:35 PM
2:50 PM
7. Service positions available – discussion and votes a. Meeting list coordinator – role description attached; nominations required 10 mins b. Treasurer – role description attached; nominations required 10 mins
2:50 PM
3:10 PM
9. To register CoDA UK NSC as a charity 10 mins
3:10 PM
3:20 PM
11. AOB 40 mins
3:20 PM
4 PM
12. All to agree actions onscreen so minutes can be circulated straight away 10 mins
4 PM
4:10 PM
13. Close – Promises and long form Serenity Prayer 5 mins
4:10 PM
4:15 PM
The following agreed proposals from recent NSC meetings may guide us in our service:
7th August 2021 NSC Meeting
Agenda item 5
proposal to the NSC that all service positions run for at least 2 years. 11 for 0 against 2 abstentions
Abstain – 2
Against – 0
In favour – 11 – motion carried
Agenda item 8
Nominations for NSC Secretary. Cammie A nominated.
Abstain – 1
Against – 0
In favour – 12 – motion carried
Nominations for Literature Secretary. Hannah H nominated.
Abstain – 1
Against – 0
In favour – 13 – motion carried
Treasurer – no nominations
Agenda item 10
Roles and relationships between the NSC and LSER/regions. Subcommittee formed to look at intergroups/regions and where they are. Members nominated Andy, Gillian, Hannah, Pete, Mari, and Philip.
Agenda item 11
CoDA Teen. Subcommittee formed to look at CoDA youth. Members nominated Cammie, Gillian.
CoDA disabilities. Subcommittee formed to look at CoDA youth/teen. Members nominated Gillian, Cammie.
Hardship Fund and rejuvenation of start up fund. Subcommittee formed to investigate what is needed. Members nominated Louise, Andy, Gillian, Hannah.
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
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
CoDA UK’s North Region Intergroup is trying something new for our next quarterly meeting.
A CoDA member said that a healthy regional group is a “Home Group for Home Groups“.
We would like to explore this concept together in Fellowship.
The meeting is open to all members, including Group Service Representatives (GSRs) and newcomers alike. We are inviting CoDA members from Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Ireland and the North of England and Midlands to join us for an afternoon of fellowship and sharing online on Zoom.
We can raise any concerns, problems or questions from our Home Group, or individually, to share with each other about our experiences of attending a CoDA meeting, Step Groups, Sponsoring/looking for a Sponsor and especially sharing our experiences during the disruptions of the past many months at these most difficult of times.
In this Workshop we can find new opportunities to broaden our Recovery in the Fellowship of CoDA. We can bring news and views from our local meetings that are important to us, where we will be heard in an atmosphere of love, friendship and fellowship and where it will be a safe space to hear or share our Experience, Strength and Hope of CoDA Recovery.
We will be using breakout rooms during the workshop so we can meet and chat with members from other meetings in smaller groups, and then all come back together as a whole group in order to share all the issues and ideas presented: a melting pot of ideas and initiatives to strengthen our CoDA Fellowship and support each other with our own experience, strength and hope carrying us through to our happy road to recovery from codependency and to encourage inclusivity.
The workshop will be held in a relaxed and informal way, following the CoDA Preamble, Welcome, Steps & Traditions, and other CoDA meeting literature.
Some literature it might be useful for groups and members to read together with their Home groups and have in mind when you attend the workshop are:
Arizona CoDA Events is proud to present our 35th Anniversary Convention. Join us for 3 days of inspiring speakers and amazing workshops!
About this event
We will start the festivities on Friday Night!
Saturday Morning we have a treat for you! All the way from Italy a beautiful CoDA Morning Meditation, followed by speakers and workshops. There will be a fellowship in the evening for all on to connect and share in the beauty of the day.
Saturday will be filled with more inspiring speakers and workshops.
Save the Date and make plans to be there if not for the entire weekend at least for some of it. More details will be coming your way. Please stay tuned in.
Suggested Donation to support our convention is $25.
E KENT CODA CONVENTION ‘From Codependency to Authenticity’
Saturday 16th Oct 2021. No pre-registration necessary. Capacity 100. Doors open 10.15am.
The schedule for the day is as follows:
10.30am to 12.00: Topic meeting – The Codependency Dilemma
12.00 to 1.00pm: lunch break – we will remain online – please feel free to stay and chat
1.00 to 2.30pm: Service meeting – A Delicate Balance
2.30 to 3.00pm: break
3.00 to 4.30pm: Topic meeting – Authenticity. How do we become our authentic selves?
4.30 to 5.00pm: break
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 hang out and enjoy the fellowship.
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. 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.
If your group or region has an item of business you would like to bring to this meeting, you would like to nominate yourself for a service role, or you’re a member in service who is providing a report to the meeting, please download and complete this form, and email it to secretary@codauk.org by Friday 23rd July, to enable the Chair and Temporary Proposal Secretary to put together the agenda and circulate it in advance of the meeting. Details of the confirmed agenda and papers will appear below on or around 31st July 2021.
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
Agenda Item
Start Time
End 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. 20 mins
1 PM
1:20 PM
2. Request for a member to take minutes and agreement on how this will be done (see agreed proposals below) 10 mins
1:20 PM
1:30 PM
3. Introductions and Feelings check with meetings info from General Service Representatives (GSRs) and AOB requests from any attendee who wishes to have an issue discussed that isn’t on the agenda. 20 mins
1:30 PM
1:50 PM
4. Voting entity established and appointment of a spiritual timekeeper 5 mins
1:50 PM
1:55 PM
5. Matters arising from 19th June minutes – are there any questions arising from these? 10 mins
2-year service period for service roles 10 mins
1:55 PM
2:15 PM
6. Reports and updates from members in service circulated in advance – are there any questions arising from these? 10 mins
a. Sponsorship report b. Treasurer’s report
2:15 PM
2:25 PM
7. Items raised by the Treasurer
a. Zoom Pro subscription and payment 10 mins b. Funding for new meetings 10 mins
2:25 PM
2:45 PM
15-minute break
2:45 PM
3 PM
8. Service positions available – discussion and votes
a. Secretary – role description and nomination attached 10 mins
b. Literature Secretary – role description and nomination attached 10 mins
c. Treasurer – role description attached; nominations required 10 mins
d. Signatories on CoDA bank account – discussion required 10 mins
e. NSC Sponsorship Rep 10 mins
3 PM
3:50 PM
9. To register CoDA UK NSC with HMRC as a small, unregistered charity 10 mins
3:50 PM
4 PM
10. Discussion of roles and relationships between the NSC and the LSER/Regions 10 mins
4 PM
4:10 PM
11. AOB 35 mins
4:10 PM
4:45 PM
12. All to agree actions onscreen so minutes can be circulated straight away 10 mins
4:45 PM
4:55 PM
13. Close – Promises and long form Serenity Prayer 5 mins
4:55 PM
5 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
The North region includes north Wales, northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. There are quarterly regional meetings, usually held in Manchester but being held online for the foreseeable future. The meeting normally takes the format of a service meeting in the morning, and an open CoDA meeting in the afternoon.
The next CoDA North Region meeting will be held on:
Saturday 24th July 2021
Times: 10.15 for 10.30am-13.00pm and 2.00pm-3.30pm
Morning 10.30-13.00:
CoDA North is holding our quarterly business meeting which is open to members from all the North region meetings (which include Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland).
Join us online/by phone to discuss our region’s CoDA business and share news from your groups. Group Service Representatives (GSRs) are able to vote on any motions proposed but all members are welcome to attend.
If you have any business your group would like to be discussed at the morning meeting, please mention it when you email for the password so that we can put it on the agenda. If possible, the agenda will be circulated in advance to all those registered.
Afternoon Morning 2.00-3.30:
Join us for an open CoDA sharing meeting with fellows from around the North region. This will be run along the lines of a normal CoDA meeting.
NOTE:Meeting Password: For the safety of the group, you will need a password to join this meeting. Please email northregion@codauk.org to obtain the password any time before the meeting and state which group you attend most regularly. We will monitor the email inbox regularly and respond with the password before 10am on the day of the meeting.
We may not be able to check this account once the morning meeting has begun, so please register your intent to attend the afternoon meeting before 10am.
Or dial in on one of the numbers below using the above meeting ID and the password:
+44 330 088 5830
+44 131 460 1196
+44 20 3481 5237
+44 20 3481 5240
+44 20 8080 6591
+44 20 8080 6592
All CoDA members are welcome.
Not able to attend? Please email northregion@codauk.org with any business or reports from meetings in the North which are not going to be represented in person on the day.
CoDA North Intergroup Contributions If your group would to like to send a 7th Tradition intergroup contribution to the regional group, please email northregion@codauk.org to request the bank details.
NOTE: This email address is not monitored daily so please be patient to receive a response.
Keep in touch… If you or your group would like to be kept in touch about the quarterly intergroup meetings, please email northregion@codauk.org with your name, which meeting you represent, and whether you are the Group Service Rep (GSR) or just a member.
In the email please state that you opt in for CoDA North Intergroup to hold your details (name, email address and service position if applicable) in a list for the purpose of sending out dates, agenda and minutes of CoDA North Intergroup meetings, and other announcements. You can unsubscribe at any time by sending an email with ‘REMOVE’ in the subject line.
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.
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.
All CoDA members are invited and welcome to attend.
Joining details will be sent by email closer to the time.
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.
The Monday Online Mixed Group welcomes you with an open invitation to attend their Summer Online Weekend Retreat!
No pre-registration necessary. Capacity 100 on a first come – first served basis
The event will NOT be recorded.
All readings used will be taken from CoDA approved literature including ‘In This Moment Daily Meditations’ booklet and the ‘Twelve Steps’ booklet.
The Event and meetings all adhere to all the CoDA principles and values.
All those providing service are fellows in CoDA.
A Whatsapp Group will be set up for all attendees to facilitate outreach, CoDA fellowship.
7th Tradition details are posted below and will be made available during the retreat – all donations will be used to help reach the Co-dependents who still suffer.
7th tradition donations during the retreat can be made anonymously using the following link:
This is a Codependents Anonymous UK Approved Mixed Retreat. CoDA Traditions are observed, and only CoDA approved literature is used.
There will be a disco on the Saturday evening and a social gathering on the Sunday evening – please share your talents with us! (though do be mindful of Tradition 6, i.e. no outside enterprises). All activities are optional.
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. 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.
How to join the meeting:
The meeting is open to all members, not just GSRs, using the Zoom details below.
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
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. 20 mins
1pm – 1:20pm
Request for a member to take minutes and agreement on how this will be done (see agreed proposals below) 10 mins
1:20pm – 1:30pm
Introductions and Feelings check with meetings info from General Service Representatives (GSRs) and AOB requests from any attendee who wishes to have an issue discussed that isn’t on the agenda.
1:30pm – 1:50pm
Voting entity established and appointment of a spiritual time keeper
1:50pm – 1:55pm
Matters arising from 1st May minutes – are there any questions arising from these?
1:55pm – 2:15pm
Public Information (PI) proposals – discussion and votes.
Service positions available – discussion and votes 40 mins a. PLI coordinator – Nomination received and role description attached b. Chair – Nomination received and role description attached c. Secretary – role description attached, nominations required d. Literature Secretary – role description attached, nominations required
All to agree actions onscreen so minutes can be circulated straight away
3:30pm – 3:40pm
Close – Promises and long form Serenity Prayer
3:40pm – 3:50pm
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
No pre-registration necessary. Capacity 100. Doors open 10.15am.
The schedule for the day is as follows:
10.30am to 12.00: Topic meeting – Learning to Love the Self
12.00 to 1.00pm: lunch break – we will remain online – please feel free to stay and chat
1.00 to 2.30pm: Tradition 2 in Service and in Relationships
2.30 to 3.00pm: break
3.00 to 4.30pm: Topic meeting – Our Primary Purpose in Relationships
4.30 to 5.00pm: break
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 listen and enjoy the fellowship.
The Monday Online Mixed Group offers an open invitation to attend a weekend of Inner Child related meetings and activities!
No pre-registration necessary. Capacity 100 on a first come – first served basis
The event will NOT be recorded.
All readings used will be taken from CoDA approved literature ‘In This Moment Daily Meditations’ Booklet.
Activities draw from the content and spirit of CoDA conference approved literature.
The Event and meetings all adhere to all the CoDA principles and values.
All those providing service are fellows in CoDA.
7th Tradition details are posted below and will be made available during the retreat – all donations will be used to help reach the Co-dependents who still suffer.
7th tradition donations during the retreat can be made anonymously using the following link:
This is a Codependents Anonymous UK Approved Mixed Retreat. CoDA Traditions are observed, and only CoDA approved literature is used.
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.
The North region includes north Wales, northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. There are quarterly regional meetings, usually held in Manchester but being held online for the foreseeable future. The meeting normally takes the format of a service meeting in the morning, and an open CoDA meeting in the afternoon.
The next CoDA North Region meeting will be held on:
Saturday 24th April 2021
Times: 10.15 for 10.30am-13.00pm and 2.00pm-3.30pm
Morning 10.30-13.00:
CoDA North is holding our quarterly business meeting which is open to members from all the North region meetings (which include Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland).
Join us online/by phone to discuss our region’s CoDA business and share news from your groups. Group Service Representatives (GSRs) are able to vote on any motions proposed but all members are welcome to attend.
If you have any business your group would like to be discussed at the morning meeting, please mention it when you email for the password so that we can put it on the agenda. If possible, the agenda will be circulated in advance to all those registered.
Afternoon 2.00-3.30:
Join us for an open CoDA sharing meeting with fellows from around the North region. This will be run along the lines of a normal CoDA meeting.
NOTE:Meeting Password: For the safety of the group, you will need a password to join this meeting. Please email northregion@codauk.org to obtain the password any time before the meeting and state which group you attend most regularly. We will monitor the email inbox regularly and respond with the password before 10am on the day of the meeting.
We may not be able to check this account once the morning meeting has begun, so please register your intent to attend the afternoon meeting before 10am.
Or dial in on one of the numbers below using the above meeting ID and the password:
+44 330 088 5830
+44 131 460 1196
+44 20 3481 5237
+44 20 3481 5240
+44 20 8080 6591
+44 20 8080 6592
All CoDA members are welcome.
Not able to attend? Please email northregion@codauk.org with any business or reports from meetings in the North which are not going to be represented in person on the day.
CoDA North Intergroup Contributions If your group would to like to send a 7th Tradition intergroup contribution to the regional group, please email northregion@codauk.org to request the bank details.
NOTE: This email address is not monitored daily so please be patient to receive a response.
Keep in touch… If you or your group would like to be kept in touch about the quarterly intergroup meetings, please email northregion@codauk.org with your name, which meeting you represent, and whether you are the Group Service Rep (GSR) or just a member.
In the email please state that you opt in for CoDA North Intergroup to hold your details (name, email address and service position if applicable) in a list for the purpose of sending out dates, agenda and minutes of CoDA North Intergroup meetings, and other announcements. You can unsubscribe at any time by sending an email with ‘REMOVE’ in the subject line.
The Monday Online Mixed Group welcomes you with an open invitation to attend their Spring Online Weekend Retreat!
No pre-registration necessary. Capacity 100 on a first come – first served basis
The event will NOT be recorded.
All readings used will be taken from CoDA approved literature ‘In This Moment Daily Meditations’ Booklet.
The Event and meetings all adhere to all the CoDA principles and values.
All those providing service are fellows in CoDA.
A Whatsapp Group will be set up for all attendees to facilitate outreach, CoDA fellowship.
7th Tradition details are posted below and will be made available during the retreat – all donations will be used to help reach the Co-dependents who still suffer.
7th tradition donations during the retreat can be made anonymously using the following link:
This is a Codependents Anonymous UK Approved Mixed Retreat. CoDA Traditions are observed, and only CoDA approved literature is used.
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.
Online meeting, video call, video conference. App for video connection on pc in office, web shots of several people on the screen
Time: 12:50pm for 1pm-5pm
As agreed at the Group Inventory on 6th February, CoDA UK is holding an additional meeting to complete outstanding business from the last year or so. This meeting is open to members from all the national meetings and representatives of regional groups. However, business is to be limited to just those items which were not heard or were unresolved at previous meetings, and members proposing those items have been contacted. We will be returning to regular and new business at our next quarterly meeting on 1st May.
Join us online/by phone to discuss national CoDA business. Group Service Representatives (GSRs) are able to vote on any motions proposed, but all members are welcome to attend, not just GSRs.
The draft agenda is being produced by a small group of trusted servants and will be circulated and made available below on Sunday 14th March. The meeting may be shorter than 4 hours if we only receive a few agenda items.
Power of Connections through Loving & Healthy Relationships or Service
Virtual Workshops and Speakers: Free Registration via Eventbrite. Suggested Donation $10. After you register through Eventbrite you will receive additional instructions via email to register for the Zoom meeting. Agenda will also follow via email.
Saturday 13th Feb – 11am – 7pm ( Doors open 10.30am ) Please see below for details. Please share at your meetings and post the info in the chat box if possible. Many thanks.
Join Zoom meeting online Meeting ID : 839 3271 1093 Passcode: 819902 Or dial one of the numbers below +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +44 203 481 5237 United Kingdom +353 1 240 8941 Ireland +33 1 7095 0103 France
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 listen and enjoy the fellowship.
CoDA UK Approved: CoDA Traditions are observed and only CoDA approved literature is available for sale
All surplus funds from this event will be sent to CoDA UK.
Online meeting, video call, video conference. App for video connection on pc in office, web shots of several people on the screen
1-5pm online, with programmed breaks during the session
At a National Service Committee (NSC) group conscience meeting on 5th December 2020 it was agreed that there would be a Group Inventory meeting conducted as a priority. This is to help us reflect on our service, to carry out our service roles in a healthy way and to share about our experience in service with the wider fellowship. It will take place instead of our quarterly business meeting.
We invite the fellowship to join us for this session of reflection and discussion, and hope that the experience will assist in sharing the message of service and healthy groups with the fellowship. Group inventories can be used for step groups, home groups and service groups, and allow us to focus on how the traditions and our ultimate authority, a loving Higher Power as expressed to our group conscience, guide our work and our daily lives.
The session will end with a period of reflection to determine the way forward for some of the organisational challenges the NSC has been discussing in recent meetings. This will include next steps on how regularly the NSC meets, and confirmation of the next meeting where regular business will resume, including items of business carried over from previous meetings.
If you would like to attend, please email northregion@codauk.org to register for the meeting link, any time before the meeting, stating which group you attend most regularly. Details of how to join, what software platform you will need and more details on how the inventory will be carried out will be circulated the week before the event.
The North region includes north Wales, northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. There are quarterly regional meetings, usually held in Manchester but being held online for the foreseeable future. The meeting normally takes the format of a service meeting in the morning, and an open CoDA meeting in the afternoon.
The next CoDA North Region meeting will be held on:
Saturday 30 January 2021
Times: 10.15 for 10.30am-13.00pm and 2.00pm-3.30pm
Morning 10.30-13.00:
CoDA North is holding our quarterly business meeting which is open to members from all the North region meetings (which include Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland).
Join us online/by phone to discuss our region’s CoDA business and share news from your groups. Group Service Representatives (GSRs) are able to vote on any motions proposed but all members are welcome to attend.
If you have any business your group would like to be discussed at the morning meeting, please mention it when you email for the password so that we can put it on the agenda. If possible, the agenda will be circulated in advance to all those registered.
Afternoon 2.00-3.30:
Join us for an open CoDA sharing meeting with fellows from around the North region. This will be run along the lines of a normal CoDA meeting.
NOTE:Meeting Password: For the safety of the group, you will need a password to join this meeting. Please email northregion@codauk.org to obtain the password any time before the meeting and state which group you attend most regularly. We will monitor the email inbox regularly and respond with the password before 10am on the day of the meeting.
We may not be able to check this account once the morning meeting has begun, so please register your intent to attend the afternoon meeting before 10am.
Or dial in on one of the numbers below using the above meeting ID and the password:
+44 330 088 5830
+44 131 460 1196
+44 20 3481 5237
+44 20 3481 5240
+44 20 8080 6591
+44 20 8080 6592
All CoDA members are welcome.
Not able to attend? Please email northregion@codauk.org with any business or reports from meetings in the North which are not going to be represented in person on the day.
CoDA North Intergroup Contributions If your group would to like to send a 7th Tradition intergroup contribution to the regional group, please email northregion@codauk.org to request the bank details.
NOTE: This email address is not monitored daily so please be patient to receive a response.
Keep in touch… If you or your group would like to be kept in touch about the quarterly intergroup meetings, please email northregion@codauk.org with your name, which meeting you represent, and whether you are the Group Service Rep (GSR) or just a member.
In the email please state that you opt in for CoDA North Intergroup to hold your details (name, email address and service position if applicable) in a list for the purpose of sending out dates, agenda and minutes of CoDA North Intergroup meetings, and other announcements. You can unsubscribe at any time by sending an email with ‘REMOVE’ in the subject line.
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CoDA.org would like to invite you for a day a workshops and speakers centered around Gratitude Workshops/Speaker will run approximately 1.5 hours with a break for lunch. Suggested donation of $10. Schedule and instructions for joining the Virtual ICC will be emailed as the event nears.
