To our Group Service Representatives (GSR),Thank you for your service! The CoDA Service Conference (CSC) is fast approaching to be held July 24 – July 27 in Houston, Texas. Attendance at CSC 2023 will be both in person and virtually via the internet.Once again, a Voting Entity (VE) or Intergroup will be able to submit a Voting Entity Motion (VEM) in the same manner as the Board, CoRe Board, and CoDA’s Standing Committees. Is there anything your VE or Intergroup would like to see changed? Now’s your chance!Please co ...Continue Reading

 The 2023 CoDA Service Conference & International CoDA Convention are earlier than last year (late July 2023) so we wanted to give you a head's up. A Save-the-Date flyer is part of this email. Registration information will come out in the next few days. Stay tuned!         cscprep@codependents.org Thank you very much to our CoDA trusted servants who signed up for this email list!Our hope is that Group Reps will share these messages with their home meetings, and ...Continue Reading

      /Please consider doing service as a Board of Trustee for: CoDA ~ Codependents Anonymous Incorporated CoRe ~ CoDA Resource Publishing Incorporated/Please consider doing service with the CoDA Board of Trustees.  Here are the requirements:  Working knowledge of the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of Co-Dependents Anonymous.  Skills and experience necessary for the Board of Trustees to fulfill its legal and fiscal responsibilities to the Corporation.  Desire to carr ...Continue Reading

Dear Group Service Reps,First, thank you for opening this email!For those who are not aware, a "CoDAthon" is a non-stop series of meetings during the holidays, especially geared towards the Co-dependent who still suffers. It's especially helpful for those without family or those who would benefit from additional support during the holiday season. The idea originated decades ago in at least one other 12 step group. The CoDA alt meetings started doing similar fairly early this century. The last several years, th ...Continue Reading

         The delegate packet is out.Zip Files here:Complete: https://www.codependents.org/2022_Delegate.Packet.zipMotions: https://www.codependents.org/2022_Motions.zipNot A Motion: https://www.codependents.org/2022_Not_Motions.zipor you can download single files 1 at a time here:https://coda.org/delegate-package-2022/We'd also like to remind you that it is CoDA's hope that the Delegates will gather a group conscience from the meetings they represent & vote accordingly.&n ...Continue Reading

Though we expect a few more updates, the delegate packet is out.The latest version will always be the Zip Files here:Complete: https://www.codependents.org/2022_Delegate.Packet.zipMotions: https://www.codependents.org/2022_Motions.zipNot A Motion: https://www.codependents.org/2022_Not_Motions.zipor you can download single files 1 at a time here:https://coda.org/delegate-package-2022/We'd also like to remind you that it is CoDA's hope that the Delegates will gather a group conscience from the meetings they represent ...Continue Reading

CoDA is looking for Intergroup communities to host the 2024, and beyond, CoDA Service Conference (CSC) and International CoDA Convention (ICC). The CSC is CoDA World’s annual business meeting. The CSC is held each year in order to transact CoDA World business through the group conscience process. The ICC is a weekend of speakers and workshop the weekend following CSC. The CSC runs Monday – Thursday and ICC runs Friday – Sunday.The Host Community works with the CoDA Events Committee to put on both events. Typically the H ...Continue Reading

Hi to our Trusted Servants!First, we wanted to  let you know that all of the on time CoDA Service Conference (CSC) motions are out.You can download them in 1 Zip file here: https://www.codependents.org/2022_Motions.zip . This link will be good with any & all motions updates through conference.Many are also already available on the website; the rest will be up soon if you prefer to download 1 at a time: https://coda.org/delegate-package-2022/CoDA World Service would greatly appreciate it if you would be wil ...Continue Reading

_Final Reminder, all CoDA Service Conference Motions Are Due Wednesday, June 8th, by 11:59 PM PDT_You can get blank motion forms here: https://coda.org/wp-content/uploads/Motion_Form_2022.docxPlease email to submitcsc@coda.orgIt's also time to be choosing your delegates. Each Voting Entity (VE) gets up to 2 delegates.Delegates can register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-coda-service-conference-and-international-coda-convention-registration-177404239857 . There may be a 2nd page for delegates to also register, a ...Continue Reading

Hello Group Service Representatives,For the first time, the committee that brings you Weekly Reading and Meeting in Print is reaching out specifically to the GSR email list because we need stories from CoDA old-timers and trusted servants, like you.We are seeking submissions that balance the pain and desperation felt before taking Step 1 with the experience, strength and hope of recovery. It’s important that stories are authentic, honest and stay in alignment with the Twelve Traditions of Co-Dependents Anonymous.For aut ...Continue Reading

To our Group Service Reps.If you haven't heard, this year Voting Entities (VE's) will be able to submit motions to the CoDA Service conference (CSC) just like a World Service Committee. Is there anything your intergroup, State Organization, Province, or country would like to see changed? Now's your chance!VE Motions must be submitted by a CSC delegate, Intergroup. State or Country CoDA Organization.To learn if you likely have a registered Voting Entity in your area, please go to the Fellowship Service Manual (FSM)  ...Continue Reading

To our Group Service Reps.If you haven't heard, this year Voting Entities (VE's) will be able to submit motions to the CoDA Service conference (CSC) just like a World Service Committee. Is there anything your intergroup, State Organization, Province, or country would like to see changed? Now's your chance!VE Motions must be submitted by a CSC delegate, Intergroup. State or Country CoDA Organization.Motions are due on June 8th by 11:59 PM PDT. You can get blank motion forms here: https://coda.org/wp-content/uploads/Motio ...Continue Reading

Greetings to CoDA Group Service reps!CoDA now has an official YouTube Channel!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0oWXZDpoVdKbyJ0YDh1zTQ/playlistsWe currently have 72 videos on the channel. At this time, we have largely run out of new source material to post.That's why we're writing today: Has your CoDA intergroup created any Audio or Video (that doesn't show any faces other than professional actors) that would be appropriate for the CoDA YouTube Channel that your intergroup has GC'd to be used by CoDA World Service? Perh ...Continue Reading

CoDA is looking for Intergroup communities to host the 2024, and beyond, CoDA Service Conference (CSC) and International CoDA Convention (ICC). The CSC is CoDA World’s annual business meeting. The CSC is held each year in order to transact CoDA World business through the group conscience process. The ICC is a weekend of speakers and workshop the weekend following CSC. The CSC runs Monday – Thursday and ICC runs Friday – Sunday.The Host Community works with the CoDA Events Committee to put on both events. Typically the H ...Continue Reading

                 /Please consider doing service as a Board of Trustee for: CoDA ~ Codependents Anonymous Incorporated CoRe ~ CoDA Resource Publishing Incorporated/CoDA members - Please consider doing service with the CoDA Board of Trustees. The Board has many things they would like to accomplish. However, achieving those goals is limited by the small number of Trustees at present.  The CoDA Board needs people who have a few hours a week (aro ...Continue Reading

Hi Everyone,All motions are due 75 days before the CoDA Service Conference (CSC), due to the passing of Motion 21009 "Voting Entity Issues Motion Submissions Procedure Change”. (see insert below).This includes Boards, Committees, and Voting Entity (VE) Motions.Motions submitted by Voting Entities (VE) will now be referred to as “VE Motions”, and VE’s will bring their motions directly to CSC exactly as the Boards and World Committees currently do.This year's deadline is June 8, 2022.Note: CoDA Inc. Board is aware th ...Continue Reading

Being of service is a way to use our special talents to give back to this program that has given us so much, and to carry the message to the codependents who still suffer.Higher Power sometimes places interest in the development of new talents and skills into our hearts. Service offers us a powerful way to develop these. Therefore,Codependents Anonymous Communications Committee, opening the *Audio/Visual Media Subcommittee**,*is searching for members of CoDA interested in being of service in the following areas:&nb ...Continue Reading

                 /Please consider doing service as a Board of Trustee for: CoDA ~ Codependents Anonymous Incorporated CoRe ~ CoDA Resource Publishing Incorporated/CoDA members - Please consider doing service with the CoDA Board of Trustees. The Board has many things they would like to accomplish. However, achieving those goals is limited by the small number of Trustees at present.  The CoDA Board needs people who have a few hours a week (aro ...Continue Reading

Dear Group Service Reps,Here's a reminder for the New Year's Eve & New Year's Day CoDAthon (Marathon on line meetings) schedule. There are a few additions & updates also.https://www.codependents.org/codathon.htm If you missed our previous emails, many internet and phone CoDA meetings are involved in collaboration to get as close as possible to 24 hours straight on December 31st & January 1st.       Please spread the word!   In Service,codathon@coda.org   &nbs ...Continue Reading

Dear Group Service Reps,Since our original email, over 25% more meetings have joined the CoDAthon! The latest lists through New Years Day will be here:https://www.codependents.org/codathon.htm If you missed our previous emails, many internet and phone CoDA meetings are involved in collaboration to get as close as possible to 24 hours straight on all 4 upcoming holidays: December 24th & 25th; & December 31st & January 1st.       Please spread the word!   In Service,coda ...Continue Reading

Dear Group Service Reps,First, thank you for opening this email! And we'd really like to thank all the CoDA meetings that are sharing their meetings with the entire fellowship during this potentially stressful time.Here is the link for the schedules. It will likely be updated daily this week & frequently next week:https://www.codependents.org/codathon.htm For those who are not aware, a "CoDAthon" is a non-stop series of meetings during the holidays, especially geared towards the Co-dependent who still suff ...Continue Reading

Dear Group Service Reps,First, thank you for opening this email!For those who are not aware, a "CoDAthon" is a non-stop series of meetings during the holidays, especially geared towards the Co-dependent who still suffers. It's especially helpful for those without family or those who would benefit from additional support during the holiday season. The idea originated decades ago in at least one other 12 step group. The CoDA alt meetings started doing similar fairly early this century. The last several years, th ...Continue Reading

                     Dear Fellowship,We are writing today to ask for your help in updating our public CoDA contact & Intergroup lists. Has your area's contact information changed? We have 3 separate lists on the coda.org website, & we have found that they do not match up with each other!The lists are here:Intergroup Contact List& here:CoDA Area ContactsCoDA Area Contacts #2 If you would please check your state ...Continue Reading

                 /Please consider doing service with the as a Board of Trustee for: CoDA ~ Codependents Anonymous Incorporated CoRe ~ CoDA Resource Publishing Incorporated/*CoDA Board of Trustees* - Handles the daily business of CoDA, when CoDA Service Conference (CSC) is not in session. Board@CoDA.org The CoDA Board membership is elected at the yearly CoDA Service Conference (CSC) for a 3-year term. After 2 years, the person can run for an addit ...Continue Reading

                    At the recent CoDA Service Conference (CSC), some changes were approved by motion as to how we interpret Tradition 11.1. *Motion #21022   Social Media Anonymity*Tradition 11 speaks to members of CoDA maintaining anonymity when representing CoDA to outside entities. Tradition 11 does not speak of recovery meetings, literature, virtual meetings, traditional face to face meetings, recovery conventions and reco ...Continue Reading