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Purpose…

Gathering of members from across the globe to gather and participate in the work of the fellowship, allowing a wide range of voices to be heard.

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CMA Service Structure

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Advisory Committees

1) Communications Advisory Committee

2) Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisory Committee

3) Finance Advisory Committee

4) Hospitals & Institutions Advisory Committee

5) International Committee

6) Literature Advisory Committee

7) Public Information & Outreach Advisory Committee

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Communications Advisory Committee�

Supports the websites (main and service), newsletter, communications emails, speaker recordings, YouTube channel, delegate packet, and the conference report.
Reminder – It is the responsibility of all members to ensure the meeting list and information is up-to-date. Provide updates at CMA Meeting Updates.
365 speaker recordings on SoundCloud public channel (97 added in 2024)

To Submit: https://www.crystalmeth.org/submit-your-speaker-recording/

CMA Service Classifieds provides ways to be of service: CMA Service Classifieds
400 people visit the CMA main site daily (improvements were presented)
History of CMA app provided with update on current features (Android in testing)
Communications meets on the 4^th Saturday of the month at 10:30am PST

Zoom Meeting ID: 574 238 7995 (Passcode – 271727)
Audio Only: (346) 248-7799 or (669) 900-6833

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Diversity, Equity and �Inclusion Advisory Committee

A history of DEI in CMA and a mission statement was reviewed with attendees
Committee requested information on resources that would be helpful to local groups. Responses were presented (several were related to accessibility).
Committee also asked for stories of success/failures to DEI at local level. Responses were presented.
DEI Pamphlet is finished and now being reviewed by the LAC.
A possible DEI survey will be discussed and developed in 2025.
Inclusivity statements and other resources now available at:

https://www.crystalmeth.org/for-the-fellowship/cma-advisory-committees/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-dei-advisory-committee/

DEI Primer Workshops in 2024: “How to Start an Identity-Based Meeting,” “Accessibility,” “Service 101,” and “Attraction, not Promotion.”

A new workshop in March 2025 will be “Is DEI an Outside Issue?”

The DEI Committee meets on the 3^rd Monday of the month at 6pm PST

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Finance Advisory Committee

The balance sheet for CMA is healthy.

CMA currently had $111,000 in the bank with a prudent reserve of $61,111 (as of 09/28/24)
Expenses include the annual conference, legal, technology (website and app), books

7^th tradition down – call out to fellowship to support CMA General Services

Suggested Group Contributions: 50% District; 30% Area; 20% GSO

Continuing to explore revenue-generating opportunities, including increased merchandise offerings.

New merchandise presented: new chips and the new meeting starter chip set

Townhall Topics in 2025:

“How and Why of 7^th Tradition,” “What Does Your Dollar Pay For?” “How are the Funds Used?”

Finance Committee meets on the 3^rd Thursday of the month at 6pm PST

Zoom Meeting ID: 975 1575 0937
Audio Only: (669) 900-6833 or (253) 215-8782

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Hospitals & Institutions �Advisory Committee

H&I Townhall Orientation was held in March 2024, and there will be plans to hold another in 2025 titled “How to Break Into Jail.” (stay tuned!)
Books have been sent to inmates and libraries in 35 states as well as the Canadian province of Ontario. Goal to have in every state by the end of 2025.
Pen Pal program continues to connect inmates seeking support.

If interested in signing up to be a Pen Pal: Pen Pall Sign-Up Form

Working on a ‘sponsorship by mail’ project for those that are confined.
The Spanish language version of “A Sober Cell” is with LAC and under review.
Contracted with a company that provides literature to prisons, which will allow CMA H&I to provide literature to inmates via their tablets.
The H&I Committee meets on the 4^th Saturday of the month at 8:30am PST

Zoom Meeting ID: 925 0767 1325
Audio Only: (669) 900-6833 or (346) 248-7799

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International Committee

Report from International Delegates:

CMA in Australia turns 20 on Aug 16, 2025. Working to increase participation in Sydney and other major cities.
Eastern Canada – Increase in H&I. French-speaking meetings outnumber English-speaking
Western Canada – Now have meetings in four main provinces. Second annual convention held in Alberta. CMA has been in Canada for 20 years now as well.
CMA will be 12 in the UK in March 2025. 24 meetings and attendance is increasing. Call to the fellowship to join UK online meetings.

Roadmap created for a future worldwide service structure.
Looking at solutions to declining meeting attendance around the world (possible collaboration with PI&O)
Created a draft of the “New Country Welcome Letter” to be included in a planned outreach packet.
Discussions are ongoing for an International Conference…potentially in next 5 years.
International Committee meets on the 2^nd Saturday of the month at 4:10am PST

Zoom Meeting ID: 948 9399 9046
Zoom Link: Zoom Meeting Link

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Literature Advisory Committee

Currently in print - “Crystal Clear,” “Voices of the Fellowship: Our Recovery,” “Voices of the Fellowship: Sober Cell”
Working projects – “Daily Meditation Reader,” “VOTF: Our Families,” “VOTF: Sex in Sobriety.”
Requesting personal story submissions on topics related to “On Mental Health,” “A Step at a Time,” “Prison & Legal Issues,” “Service of the Heart,” and submissions for a poetry anthology. LAC - Submit Your Story
Audio recordings of “What is CMA?” and “The Twelve Steps: A Plan of Action” were shared with the body as a response to increase accessibility.
Collaborating with Communications to create content for CMA newsletter
NYCMA unanimously voted to allow “12 Steps of CMA” to be adopted by GSC (LAC is seeking feedback from the fellowship on this matter)
Two separate proposed changes to “Are You a Tweaker” approved by LAC and GSC in 2023. Both are available on the website in interim approval. (LAC is seeking feedback on changes)
Literature Committee meets on the 1^st Saturday of the month at 9am PST

Zoom Meeting ID: 993 9728 9310
Audio Only: (669) 900-6833 or (346) 248-7799

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Public Information & �Outreach Advisory Committee

The new water bottle label was presented and distributed to attendees. Link for the template can be found here: Water Bottle Label Template
The National CMA Helpline still needs support for one-hour volunteer shifts (helpline@cmagso.net)

We have 82 hours of the week covered, leaving 86 hours unavailable.
2,648 calls attempted with 616 abandoned calls (abandon rate of 23%)

PiCo Workgroup presented the proposed Public Service Announcements and requested public comment (final version is now available on our website and YouTube channel).
Highlights from the 2023-24 CMA Fellowship Survey were presented in a tri-fold pamphlet

A more comprehensive analysis was provided at a Town Hall on Feb 1, 2025 (CMA Fellowship Survey)

Professionals & Underserved Workgroup has now sent out 423 e-letters and 104 postal letters introducing CMA to colleges, treatment facilities, institutions, etc.
Goals for 2025 – Updating resource tools for local fellowships, initiate a project for building CMA in underserved areas, identify opportunity areas for future work based on survey results, collaborate with other committees (Communications, DEI, H&I, and International) to help carry the message to addicts still suffering.
The PI&O committee meetings on the 3^rd Saturday of the month at 9am PST:

Meeting ID: 993-9728-9310
Audio Only: (253) 215-8782 or (346) 248-7799

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Get Involved and Come Join Us!

(November 6-9, 2025)

2025 General Service Conference

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Donny Y

PA Delegate

Scranton Area

Phone: (570)—815-4153

Email: yarrosd@gmail.com

Greg W

PA Delegate

Philadelphia Area

Phone: (215) 796-3345

Email: gregtweiss@gmail.com

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