World Service Business Conference

2010 Conference

Theme: "Half a Century = One World of Growth"

Dates: April 26 — May 1, 2010

Location: Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town
800 Rio Grande Blvd. NW
Albuquerque, NM USA 87104

Phone: 505-843-6300 or 1-800-237-2133

Hotel rates: 125 USD per night for single/double occupancy plus 16.09 tax (tax rate is subject to change). Total: 141.09 USD per night. Reservation deadline is April 2, 2010.

If you would like a roommate for Conference, you may contact the WSO at 505-891-2664 or by email. Please provide your name, address, phone number and email so you can be added to the Roommate List. Also, please indicate that you need a roommate for WSBC 2010.

Frequently Used Documents

2010 Important Dates
Business Conference Policy Manual: Manual that includes Conference policies
Bylaws, Subpart A: Governing document for OA, Inc.
Bylaws, Subpart B: Governing document setting out the identify, rights and privileges for OA members
Conference Standing Rules
Delegate Registration Instructions
Delegate Registration/Green Dot Mentor Program Registration Form
Delegate Support Fund Application
Delegate Support Fund Contributions
Forum 2009
Forum 2009 (Spanish)
Region Chairman Registration Form
Tentative Agenda
Trustee Application
WSBC 2009 Wrap-up Report
WSBC 2009 Suggestions

Third Conference Mailing (Distributed March 12, 2010)

Important Material for Conference Delegates – Trustee elections, credentials, delegate arrangements
Agenda Questionnaire Results – Results of motions proposed to service bodies
Dinner Buffet/Menu Registration Form – Saturday banquet menu and registration form
Restaurant Buffet Menus – Hotel restaurant breakfast and lunch buffet menus for Wednesday – Saturday at Conference
Meeting Room Layout – Hotel Albuquerque meeting space layout
Area Maps and Information – Albuquerque map and important telephone numbers
Region Trustee Applications – Applications for Regions 2, 8 and 10
General Service Trustee Applications – Applications for GST
Chairman’s Report – Report of Conference chairman included in delegate binder
Treasurer’s Report – Report of Treasurer included in delegate binder
Proposed Manuscript, A Common Solution: Diversity and Recovery
Revised Manuscript, Questions and Answers
Proposed Manuscript, Sponsoring Through the Twelve Steps
Revised Manuscript, The Tools of Recovery
Revised Manuscript, To the Family of the Compulsive Eater
Revised Manuscript, To the Teen
Revised Manuscript, Welcome Back
Transportation Information Sheet – Shuttle coupon for travel to/from the Hotel Albuquerque/airport
Restaurant Listings and Map – Listing and map of area restaurants near Hotel Albuquerque
Anniversary Bookmark Flyer – Information on anniversary bookmark
Convention Contest Flyer – Information on Convention contest and Saturday banquet
Literature Pre-Order Instructions – Instructions for ordering literature prior to Conference (Note: There will not be any literature sales at Conference.)

Second Conference Mailing (Distributed January 11, 2010)

Conference Planning Chairman’s Letter: Letter from Conference Planning Committee chairman
Agenda Questionnaire Cover Letter: Letter instructing service bodies about the agenda questionnaire
Agenda Questionnaire: Questionnaire used by service bodies to vote on new business motions/bylaw amendments
Proposed New Business Motions/Proposed Bylaw Amendments Summary: Summary of motions/amendments submitted by the deadline date
Proposed New Business Motions/Proposed Bylaw Amendments: Motions and amendments submitted for consideration on the Conference agenda
Delegate Information: Pertinent information about Conference
Reference Subcommittee Letter: Letter from Reference Subcommittee trustee chairman
Committee Preference Form: Form for delegates to make their committee selections
Hotel Reservation Form: Reservation form for Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town
Tours Registration Form: Forms for Acoma Sky Pueblo and Sandia Tram tours
Manuscript Notification Flyer: Flyer to notify service bodies of how to request manuscripts submitted to Conference

First Conference Mailing (Distributed September 8, 2009)

Chairman’s Letter: Chairman welcomes delegates to upcoming Conference
Getting Ready: General information on the Conference’s venue, submission of motions and selection of delegates
Trustee Nominee Application Letter: Instructions for open trustee positions
Trustee Nominee Application Form
New Business Motion/Bylaw Amendment Submission Forms: Format to submit new business motions and bylaw amendments due December 10, 2008

The World Service Business Conference (WSBC) Needs YOU!

Every year, wonderful volunteers serve the Fellowship by assisting at the WSBC. The story of this WSBC Volunteer demonstrates the rewards, gratitude and enlightenment that come from this happy service. We need volunteers from Tuesday, April 27, through Saturday afternoon, May 1, for any number of days or amount of time. Your service can make a difference at the Conference Support Committee table, in the business meetings as pages and timers, and in a variety of other roles.

For information on volunteering for Conference, please download Volunteer Information or contact the World Service Office at (505) 891-2664 or email.