WORLD SERVICE OFFICE BOARD Minutes
October 30, 2008
DRAFT
SERENITY PRAYER
TRADITION 7– Every C.A. group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions. – Tom read then shared on how this tradition had not only to do with revenue but also each member fully participating. Patty Neil Hayward also shared.
CONCEPT 7– The Conference recognizes that the Charter and the Bylaws of the World Service Board are legal instruments; that the Trustees are thereby fully empowered to manage and conduct all of the world service affairs of Cocaine Anonymous. It is further understood that the Conference Charter itself is not a legal document; that it relies instead upon the force of tradition and the power of the C.A. purse for its final effectiveness. – Willie read – Brief discussion.
BIRTHDAYS – None
ROLL CALL – John, Taffy, Teresa,Tom, Neil B. Willie, Yvette, Richard, Joy H., Hayward, Patty, Patrick P.
QUORUM DETERMINATION – 5 for 2/3
APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING(s) – Tabled
GUEST REPORTS –
A. Yvette H. (CALA) reported on local event / Neil B. reported on CALA convention meeting for 2009 event.
B.
ON-LINE BUSINESS – None
OLD BUSINESS –
A. Motion to approve pre-convention memorabilia items. Costs to follow. (tabled from last meeting)—Patty
B. WSOB Officers – concluded by executive session.
C. Director openings/resumes – concluded by executive session.
D. Toms motion to add budget line-item for Convention Trustee travel. MOTION: Tom / Willie – Tom discusses concept 11. Patty points out that increase in current years budget will put us over budget and cause us to line item move. – PASSES
BREAK
OFFICE DIRECTOR REPORTS
RD&PD – Patty – Report attached – also Several Motions related to upcoming conventions:
MOTION #1 – Patty / Teresa – To approve the purchase of 100 gold colored hand painted “Eternity” coin. PASSES
MOTION#2 – Patty / Tom – To approve the 2010 golf contract pending Trustee Negotiating Committee approval. PASSES
MOTION#3 – Approve 2009 motor coach contracts (3 trips) pending Trustee Negotiating Committee approval. PASSES
Director of Operations—Taffy – Report attached – announced new hire Yvette L. after board decided to make position available to the fellowship at last wsob meeting. Also, discussion of possibility providing benefits for appointed positions such as webmaster. Topic of PO BOX loss placed as item of old business until its conclusion.
DIRECTOR REPORTS
Chair – John – no report – brief overview of trip to UK and meeting members from new Iranian CA group. Will compose newsgram article on trip
Vice Chair –vacant
Treasurer — Tom – presented report that will be made at upcoming WSBT quarterly meeting. Discussed motions made at conference to adjust/move line items. Gave estimate of cost impact regarding office new hire.
Secretary – Teresa – no written report – discussed LCF conference call.
Director at Large – Richard – no written report
Director at Large – vacant
WSO Trustee –Willie – written report submitted – quarterly reports made to WSBT
WS Trustee – Hayward – quarterly reports made to WSBT – also complied document showing all referrals. With request to add translation of CA.org to Spanish language.
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SEVENTH TRADITION
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance – Tom, Willie
Structure & Bylaws – John, Teresa
Convention – Patty
Conference – Hayward
Unity – Willie to email Taffy on issue of flyer artwork
Literature, Chips & Formats – Patty
Hospitals & Institutions — Hayward
Public Information –Richard – Change of chairperson and New Trustee reported
IT —
Archives — Patty
CAWS 2009 Denver – motions under DRPD report
CAWS 2010 Milwaukee – motions under DRPD report
CAWS 2011 Arizona – ready to open up petty cash account
CAWS 1012 England – Hotel bid in 60 days time.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Royalties—(key ring/chip)
2. Spanish Translation of CA.org – placed as update item of old business under Operations
3. Next Meeting(s). November 13, 2008 and December
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