Transcript PLANNING OUR FUTURE

PLANNING OUR FUTURE
The Future of Zones
Definition of “Zone”
• noun
1.a region, area, or section characterized
by some distinctive feature or quality
• 2.a sphere of thought, disagreement, argument, etc…
• 3.an area subject to a particular political,
military, or government
function, use, or jurisdiction: a demilitarized zone
Excerpt 1992 WSC
• definition of "zone“ 1992 WSC
• Zone: A collection of regions which aggregate based on common
needs. The development of a zone is based on the desire of regions
within a geographic unit to participate in a forum focused on
discussing issues of mutual concern. Development of zones will occur
at differing and varying rates, based upon the needs of the regions
within a geographic unit. Factors to consider in the formation of a
zone include, but are not limited to, language, economics, geographic
factors, etc. A zonal forum is focused on supporting the exchange of
ideas, sharing of experience, and a networking philosophy."
What is a Narcotics Anonymous Zone
Southeast Zonal Forum History and Future
History of Zones
• 1984 – European Service Conference (now
EDM) Dublin, Ireland
• 1992 – 2 U.S. Zones – Western States &
Midwestern Caucus (MWZF)
• 1992 WSC – Asia Pacific Forum (APF) had
their first formal meeting
Zones formed organically – No Guidelines
Beginnings
1996 CAR – Resolution A
Model 3
Emergence of Additional Zones leading up to
1996 WSC
www.na.org/admin/include/spaw2/uploads/pd
f/conference/reports/TG-RESA97.pdf
Narcotics Anonymous Zone
• Zonal Forums are service-oriented sharing
and/or business sessions that provide the
means by which NA communities can
communicate, cooperate, and grow with
one another. Although not a part of NA’s
formal decision making system, World
Services and zonal forums interact in many
ways.
Southeast Zonal Forum
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South Florida Region
Florida Region
Alabama/NW Florida Region
Georgia Region
North Carolina Region
Carolina Region
Weekly Meetings in the SEZF
Southeast
Alabama/NW Florida Region
Meetings
460
Carolina Region
1000+
Florida Region
1100+
Georgia Region
855
North Carolina Region
326
South Florida Region
858
4,471
SEZF Mission
• The Southeast Zonal Forum's primary
function is to facilitate joint, multi-regional
efforts which serve our member regions
and are directly responsible to the Regional
Service Committees within the zone.
Future of SEZF
• Re-Establish Communication between Member Regions
• More frequent Regular Meetings of the SEZF RDs and
ADs
• Provide regular Workshops on Current IDT (Issue
Discussion Topics) for each cycle
• Utilize Electronic Webinar Technology for both Zonal
Meetings and Workshops
• Provide Consistent and Accurate WSC information
throughout the cycle to all Member Regions
Future Continued
• Provide Technology Software for use by all Member
Regions
• Provide mentoring and Training Workshops to all
Members of the zone through the use of posted Videos
and Workshops on the SEZF Website (www.sezf.org)
• Bring past RDs and ADs back into the service structure by
inviting them to conduct workshops, seminars, training,
mentoring and discussion groups
Future Continued
• Continue the WSC 2014 discussion on the
future Role of Zones and their relationship
to the WSC
• Provide Zonal wide discussions on the
future of seating and representation at the
WSC in order to gather a more inclusive
conscience
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• How zones are to serve NA’s needs
and plan for our local service future
• No decisions
• Ongoing discussion: We shape our
collective future together
Background information:
2014 Conference Report www.na.org/conference.
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COMMUNICATION
LEADERSHIP/MENTORSHIP/TRAINING
SHARED ZONAL
PERSPECTIVE
INCLUSIVITY/DIVERSITY
ZONAL CONSCIENCE?
COLLABORATION
SPIRITUALLY BASED
PROCESSES
NEEDS
OF NA
Needs of SEZF Mind Map
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FELLOWSHIP
DEVELOPMENT
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Reasons We Come Together
Mind Map
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SESSIONS
VISION AND
PURPOSE
SHARING BEST
PRACTICES
WHY
DO WE
GATHER
LEGAL
RESPONSIBILITIES
COMMUNITY
BUILDING
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Discussion results overwhelmingly
supported “zonal representation” at
WSC, but remember:
This was not a decision;
it was a discussion.
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Where do we go from here?
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Communication
Workshops for Fellowship discussion
Zonal forums discussions
Workgroup: ideas or recommendations
There are two conversations:
1.The future of the SEZF
2.The role of our zone
Our Focus is The Role of Our
Zone
Ideas for SEZF
Generated by the SEZF members
• Understanding of what our zone could be
• Zonal awareness and effectiveness
• Create common purpose while Regions
also meet their own needs
Ideas for our Zone
Generated by us
• Zones operate differently
• Nothing prescribed
• Discussions: what’s most important
to members about our zone
• YOUR input is essential!
Role of Zones Worksheet
SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION
Worksheet
1. Fill out worksheet individually.
2. Choose facilitator & recorder.
3. As a group, discuss & rank each role
and your zone’s effectiveness.
4. Record the group’s rankings on one
worksheet.
We will collect completed worksheets
Worksheet Feedback
LARGE GROUP
DISCUSSION
Your Feedback
• Cumulative importance of each role?
• Cumulative effectiveness of each role?
• Any relevant comments?
Your Feedback
Continuing
the Conversation
• This workshop is a part of the ongoing
conversation.
• The hope is to identify what’s most
important and how to get there.
• We want your ideas for how to carry on
this conversation with the Fellowship.
Continue Discussion and Generate
Feedback
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Who – All Members/RCMs/GSRs
What – The Purpose of Zones
Where – Region, Areas, and Groups
Why?
How – Area Support Group/ ASC open
discussion/ HG Business Meetings/
Sponsorship Families/ Old-timers with
service experience
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The Future of Zones