Screen sharing INFORMATION

Several motions were passed during the World Service Conference (WSC) in 2023 related to screen sharing of Nar-Anon Conference Approved Literature (CAL). These motions changed the Nar-Anon Guide to World Services (GWS). The intent of these motions is to authorize limited use of screen sharing during Nar-Anon meetings.

Motion 43 expanded the number of readings that can be shared in entirety. The words in the motion are:

In the Guide to World Services on page 26 in the English version, in the section on Copyright and Trademark Information, in the first paragraph on page 27, to the third sentence, in order to allow the screen sharing of Blue Book readings during virtual Nar-Anon and Narateen meetings, add:

The Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, Twelve Concepts of Service, Mission and Vision Statements, the Preamble, The Newcomer’s Welcome, The Family, Changing Ourselves, About Addiction, Keeping Our Meetings Healthy, Helping, Just For Today, We've Been There, Serenity Prayer, Prayer for the Growth of our Fellowship, Third Step Prayer, 20 Questions, and Narateen Table Card be made available for download from the World Service website for use at virtual meetings or Nar-Anon events.

More information about Motion 43 can be found in the 202306 Report on Screen Sharing Motions.pdf.

Motion 40 allows members to screen share a copy of electronic literature they have purchased. The wording in Motion 40 is:

In the Guide to World Services, section Copyright and Trademark Information, page 27, below paragraph 2, add this new text:

Nar-Anon groups and service committees may purchase electronic copies of Conference Approved Literature. Such literature may then be displayed during virtual Nar-Anon meetings or events.

Limited permission is granted to display, in Nar-Anon virtual meetings via screen sharing, Conference Approved Literature purchased from Nar-Anon World Service, contracted retailers, contracted Regions, or contracted National Service Offices. No other permission is hereby granted to download, upload, photograph, record, copy, reproduce, store in or introduce into a retrieval system, or transmit in any form or by any means other than as stated above.

Before displaying Nar-Anon literature on a shared screen, the following statement must be made:‘Nar-Anon copyrights prohibit copying literature from the screen.'

More information about Motion 40 can be found in the 202307 Report on Screen Sharing Motions.pdf.

Motion 44 grants permission for members to screen share literature that Nar-Anon offers for free download from the World Service website (nar-anon.org). This includes the Serenity Connection newsletter, service literature, and outreach literature. The words in Motion 44 are:

In the Guide to World Services, section Copyright and Trademark Information, page 27, after and below paragraph 2, add this next text:

Nar-Anon groups and service committees may download electronic copies of literature that is posted on the Nar-Anon World Service Website or translated versions posted on a contracted Region or contracted National Service Office website. This includes both literature posted as text and as downloadable documents. Such downloaded Conference Approved Literature recovery literature may then be displayed during virtual Nar-Anon meetings or events. Conference Approved Literature service literature may be displayed during Nar-Anon service meetings. For review purposes, literature marked as “Fellowship Review” may be displayed during Nar-Anon service and business meetings.

Limited permission is granted to display such downloaded literature in Nar-Anon virtual meetings via screen sharing. No other permission is hereby granted to download, upload, photograph, record, copy, reproduce, store in or introduce into a retrieval system, or transmit in any form or by any means other than as stated above.

Before displaying Nar-Anon literature on a shared screen, the following statement must be made: Nar-Anon copyrights prohibit copying literature from the screen.

More information about Motion 44 can be found in the 202309 Report on Screen Sharing Motions.pdf.

Another way to share Nar-Anon literature with other members is to electronically give the other member a copy purchased from one of the authorized eBook stores.

The 202308 Report on Screen Sharing Motions.pdf includes instructions on how to give an electronic copy of literature purchased through either Amazon or Apple.