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SOCA Conventions

History of TORCA / SOCA Conventions

In 1997, it was suggested at the then Toronto Area of Cocaine Anonymous, that we have a conference in the fall. A motion was made, and passed. Kerry N. who made the original motion, was the first Chairperson of the TORCA committee.

Several meetings later, a one-day conference took place at the Deerpark Christ Church, on October 25, 1997. The day was a success. The Banquet, prepared by a friend of the fellowship, was excellent.

The keynote speaker that evening was Johnny S., one of the co-founding members of Cocaine Anonymous. Johnny is no longer with us, but with 21 Conventions later, the Convention Committees have worked diligently to make each convention a success. This archive is a history of their successes.


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The purpose of the area convention is to promote enthusiasm and unity within the fellowship of Cocaine Anonymous, and financially support the local area’s effort to carry the message to the addict who still suffers.

Convention Themes 1997 to 2022:

SOCA (2006 – 2022)

  • 2023 – Miraculous Demonstrations
  • 2022 – The Elevator is Broken, Take the Steps
  • 2021 – The Elevator is Broken, Take the Steps
  • 2020 – The Elevator is Broken, Take the Steps
  • 2019 – “Spiritual Lines” (LOGO design by Natalie F.)
  • 2018 – Back from the Gates of Hell (LOGO design created by Mauro B.)
  • 2017 – From Dark to Dawn (LOGO design created by Mauro B.)
  • 2016 – Don’t Come A Balkin’ These Steps Are A Rockin’ (LOGO design created by Jimmy J.)
  • 2015 – The Problem Has Been Removed! (LOGO design created by Alex M.)
  • 2014 – There Is A Solution (LOGO design created by Cameron F.)
  • 2013 – A Design For Living – (LOGO design created by Janice L.)
  • 2012 – Faith With Works – (LOGO design created by Jimmy J.)
  • 2011 – Simple, But Not Easy – (LOGO design created by Virgil F.)
  • 2010 – The Sunlight of the Spirit – (LOGO design created by Jimmy J.)
  • 2009 – Rocketed Into the 4th Dimension – (LOGO design created by Jimmy J.)
  • 2008 – The Steps We Took – (LOGO design created by Dorian C.)
  • 2007 – A Way Out – (LOGO design created by Siobhan A.)
  • 2006 – We Do Recover – (LOGO design created by Jimmy J.)

TORCA (1997 – 2005)

  • 2005 – Step Into The Light – (LOGO design created by Jimmy J.)
  • 2004 – Spiritual High – (LOGO design created by Jimmy J.)
  • 2003 – Serenity Awaits – (LOGO design created by Jimmy J.)
  • 2002 – Recovering Together – (LOGO design created by Kim J.)
  • 2001 – Living A New Life
  • 2000 – A New Beginning
  • 1999 – Freedom of Choice (LOGO design created by Jim W.)
  • 1998 – Courage to Change – (LOGO design created by Siobhan A.)
  • 1997 – Carry The Message (LOGO design by Stacy W.)

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“God, grant me the serenity to accept the collections I cannot decline… the courage to decline the collections I can… And the resources to process the backlog.”

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