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.
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
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.
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).
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday 4th February.
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)
10.00
10.20
2. Introductions and Feelings checkin (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
10.20
10.35
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.
10.40
10.55
4b. Member Networks/CoDA Outreach groups (15 mins) No report as no-one in service at the NSC
10.55
11.10
4c. Literature (5 mins) No report as no-one in service at the NSC
11.10
11.15
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.
15-minute break (may be moved if earlier timings change)
11.45
12.00
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
12.00
12.15
4h. CoDA Teen (5 mins) no report as no-one in service at the NSC
12.15
12.20
4i. North Region (15 mins) report attached at page 6
12.20
12.35
4j. London South East Region(5 mins) report attached at page 6
12.35
12.40
5. CoDA Service Conferenceinformation 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
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
12.55
1.40
15-minute break (may be moved if earlier timings change)
1.40
1.55
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/
1.55
2.20
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
2.20
2.40
10. Agree actions onscreen so minutes can be circulated straight away (10 mins)
2.40
2.50
11. Confirm date of next meeting (5 mins) Sunday 7th May, 1-5pm (or Saturday 6th May (Coronation Day) or Saturday 13th May)
2.50
2.55
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.
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
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
**** 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:
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
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?
