About this Event
CoDA Service Conference (CSC) - Business Meeting
The CoDA Service Conference (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 location varies from year to year to support and help grow CoDA communities around the world. Attendees can attend this event in person or virtually via the internet.
• Sunday, July 23, 2023: Mandatory Delegate Orientation
• Monday July 24, 2023 - Thursday, July 27, 2023: Business Meeting
International CoDA Convention ((ICC) - Workshops & Speakers
The International CoDA Convention (ICC) is a time and place for codependents to meet to celebrate and further their recovery. Newcomers and old timers attend workshops and enjoy hearing speakers share their experience, strength and hope of CoDA Recovery. The 2023 Convention theme is "Saddle Up for Serenity, Strength and Hope"! Please join us for a fantastic weekend!
• Friday, July 28, 2023 - Sunday, July 30, 2023 (until Noon CDT)
For further ICC information & registration: ICC Registration Site
Who can attend?
Everyone can attend the CSC. Registration is required for all. Trusted Servants attend in one of the following roles:
CSC Delegate - Delegates are elected by a Voting Entity or Intergroup. A Delegate is a voting member at the CSC and thus votes on all CSC business.
CSC Alternate Delegate - Alternate Delegates are elected by a Voting Entity or Intergroup. An Alternate Delegate votes on all CSC business when the Voting Entity Delegate is not available for the vote.
CSC Other Attending CoDA Members - Board Members and CoRe Board Members are elected and required to attend CSC. Committee Chairs and Committee Members may attend the CoDA Service Conference (the business meeting) to give their committee report and present any motions.
*** Attendees (Delegates, Alternate Delegates or Other Attending CoDA Members) may attend in person or virtually. Registration is required. If attending virtually via the internet, instructions on how to join the meeting will be sent prior to the start of the meeting.
CSC Observer - Any person may observe the CoDA Service Conference (the business meeting). Observation may be in person or virtually.
*** Registration is required and if attending virtually via the internet will receive instructions on how to join the meeting prior to the beginning of the conference.
***Everyone is encouraged to review the online Delegate Package for additional information.
How much is the suggested donation to attend?
There is no charge to attend the CSC.
There is a suggested donation to attend ICC. Details are outlined on a separate Eventbrite event registration site: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-international-coda-convention-icc-tickets-522299892037
Interpretation Needed?
The Conference will be presented in English. If you are interested in attending and need interpretation support, please indicate what language is needed when prompted at registration. We will make best efforts to meet requests. In addition, you may contact [email protected].
An additional translation resource is Google Translate: https://translate.google.com/
Hotel Reservations
A dedicated website is available for you to book hotel rooms online. https://book.passkey.com/e/50492490
- Please note the last day to make reservations is July 7, 2023.
- When possible, carpooling is encouraged as the hotel charges a fee to park.
Roommate Assistance Needed?
If you need assistance in finding a roommate - please send an e-mail to [email protected]. Indicate “ROOMMATE ASSISTANCE NEEDED” in the e-mail subject line.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria, 2222 West Loop South, Houston, United States
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