World Service Conference 2024
The 38th World Service Conference of Debtors Anonymous will be held at the Brookside Hotel in Ottawa, Canada from Wednesday, August 7 through Sunday, August 11, 2024.
What is the World Service Conference?
The D.A. World Service Conference (WSC) is our Fellowship’s annual business meeting. It is held each year in August. It starts on a Wednesday evening and goes through the following Sunday.
What happens at the Conference?
D.A. members:
- Review the state of our Fellowship (finances, website, office, etc.).
- Work on topics like new D.A. literature concepts, public information, etc.
- Vote on important issues affecting D.A. as a whole.
Who attends?
- 75 – 100 General Service Representatives (GSRs).
- 10 – 12 Intergroup Service Representatives (ISRs).
- 10 – 12 Members of our General Service Board (GSB).
Why would our group want to send a GSR to the Conference?
- Your group will have direct involvement in the international growth of D.A.
- Your representative will have an incredibly rich experience, including attending a Fellowship Day and Gala.
What are the suggested qualifications for GSRs?
- Is an active member of your group.
- Has provided service (Secretary, Treasurer, etc.).
- Has completed or is working on the Steps.
- Has received one or more Pressure Relief Meetings.
- Has not incurred new unsecured debt for at least 12 months.
What is the service commitment for GSRs?
- GSRs/ISRs serve on a committee while at the WSC, then attend Zoom/phone meetings during the year.
- Recommended service term: three years.
- To learn more, download the free GSR pamphlet.
How much will it cost to attend?
Approximately US$1,495 (around CA$2093) for registration fee, meals, and hotel. Travel not included.
Who pays?
- For most delegates, their group pays their expenses.
- Many groups pass a second basket at their meetings, to collect funds to send their representative.
- Some groups also do a fundraising event during the year.
- Scholarships are available.
What is the Fellowship Day and the Gala, and who can attend?
- On the Saturday of the conference week, there will be a Fellowship Day with speakers and workshops, and a Gala dinner/dance.
- Any and all D.A. members can attend. Typical costs: Fellowship Day: US$15 – US$20.
- Gala dinner tickets US$60 – US$70
If you would like to stay overnight at the hotel, book your room here via this link.
What should our group do now?
- At a business meeting, discuss and possibly vote on creating the GSR service position.
- Start collecting funds now.
Important Dates and Deadlines
May 3, 2024
John H. Scholarship application deadline
May 17, 2024
John H. Scholarship recipients notification
June 15, 2024
Pre-Conference orientation call
July 5, 2024
Early Conference registration discount deadline
July 6, 2024
Hotel reservation deadline
July 26, 2024
Conference registration final deadline
Guest registration for Fellowship Day and Gala Dinner deadline
Based on a page from DA UK Intergroup site, with permission.