RD - Cedric -
Western New York Regional Delegate report
9/20/2003

Well thank God we meet again to try to carry this message and serve. There is a lot going on in the fellowship
With the 50 year Anniversary of N.A this year! Also this being a conference cycle! We have a lot to be grateful for, NAWS has sent our Region the Sponsorship booklet & IP along with other resource materials which I'll share later. My first N.E.Z.F. as R.D. was a gratifying experience the unity through service was displayed in the NA Way the various topics discussed with experience and open-mindedness. The minuets are here and I will go in depth. The C.A.R. will be available in December with workshop to follow next RSM if practical. At the vice chairs
It was suggested that we attend the multi-regional learning event and am seeking further direction on that.

The other issues or concerns were smoking meetings still allowed with the state with smoking ban? Group autonomy doesn't supercede the law, should recovering public enjoy a smoke free meeting. Not just bars and restaurants and other public places, also seeking discussion or experience on that. The last concern was the timing and the lacking of our Regional minutes. We must keep the principal of love & unity, also our Service Concepts of N.A. (5th) Concept in this instance.

I would like to elaborate on the following N.E.Z.F discussion topics:

* The atmosphere of recovery and people who are forced to attend meetings, e.g., children,
* People who are required to have court slips signed
* Half way house
* Rehab

The way that we have a fellow ship responds to the needs of this group were signing slips. At the end of the meeting therefore there are no interruptions during the meeting. But in some cases a person has to leave early. As far as the children, there also was a lot of feedback, their was childcare available in shifts especially for the very young ones, on occasions when a closed meeting is needed we have space available to accommodate closed meetings are also an option for children especially the very young ones. Rehab clients are often supervised by staff and won't share or often bring challenges of facility policy to N.A. We are grateful that our fellowship is growing, along with growth comes change the open communication with other Regions, Areas, and group members allows our base
To broaden which leads to higher points of freedom. We must continue to show up and share, and listen with an open mind to new and different perspectives so that every person seeking Recovery can have it available to them. We all have a voice in N.A. and should let it be heard at the C.A.R. I will be contacting you with further information.