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Constitution charter

Name:
The name of the organization is World Association of the Clubs of Alcoholics in Treatment (W.A.C.A.T.)

Mission:
The association works to improve the quality of life on earth, by promoting and protecting the health of all individuals, the families and the communities on this planet, in particular through the prevention and reduction of the alcohol related problems worldwide, by promoting the development and the dissemination of the Clubs of Alcoholics in Treatment (CAT) and of the social-ecological approach to the alcohol related and mixed problems.

Objectives:

to serve the interests and the needs of the members of all the Clubs of Alcoholics in Treatment;
to ensure that, particularly in those areas of the world where alcohol related problems are increasing, there is sufficient support for training the members of the Clubs of Alcoholics in Treatment;
in particular, to ensure that terminology, methodology and training about the Clubs of Alcoholics in Treatment, are consistent and homogeneous worldwide, by providing to the members a supporting service to this respect
to facilitate valid evaluation of the club work
in general, to provide an international forum for alcohol related problems, through meetings, information sharing, in particular through electronic communications, and publications;
to cooperate with national organizations, public services and local communities to alleviate alcohol related problems

Membership:

All the members of any recognized Clubs of Alcoholics in Treatment (CAT), that follow the principles of the Hudolin methodology, are automatically elected as members of this association. In consideration of the large number of members, of the huge distances and the relevant travelling costs, there is no quorum requirement for the validity of any meeting. Membership meetings shall be pre-announced by electronic mail and the validity will be ensured whatever the number of members attending.

Honorary Presidency:

In consideration of the efforts made over the years to promote the development of the CATs worldwide, Prof. Visnja Hudolin is hereby appointed Honorary President.

General Assembly:

During the first General Assembly, which tentatively is to be held in Italy in second half of 2007, this charter will be approved, or modified, and thereafter adopted, by the affirmative vote of the majority of the representatives of the various countries attending (50% + 1 vote). Each country shall be entitled to one vote for every 200 recognized Clubs of Alcoholics in Treatment (or a fraction thereof) existing in the country. The first General Assembly shall be chaired by Prof. Visnja Hudolin in her quality of Honorary President, plus one representative for each continent.

Elections of Officers:

The General Assembly shall appoint an Executive Committee for an initial term of 2 years, consisting of one President and 3 vice-presidents, each of the latter representing A) Europe B) Asia-Africa-Oceania and C) America. The Executive Committee shall adopt its decision by the affirmative vote of the majority of its members; the vote of the President shall count twice. It is advisable that the members of the Executive Committee are all

conversant with English language.

Principal office/ Secretary:

Initially the office will be located at ……………….. The Executive Committee may change the location from time to time, or establish branch offices at any place where the organization is required to conduct its activities.

Assets and financial means:

The organization’s property is irrevocably dedicated to satisfy the aforesaid mission and objectives. No part of it shall ever be used to the benefit of any private person, any member, director or officer of the organization. In case of liquidation, all properties and assets remaining after paying for all debts and obligations, shall be distributed to non-profit organizations that share similar mission and objectives.

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