MINUTES
COCAINE ANONYMOUS
WORLD SERVICES BOARD MEETING
AUGUST 9, 1984
ATTENDEES
Ray G.
Pia K.
Willie O.
Howard R.
Mitch S.
Mitch W.
Barbara W.
The first regular meeting of the World Service Board was called to order at 7:15 PM by Willie O., Chairman, at 6125 Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, California.
WORLD SERVICES STATIONARY
Willie has ordered and will be picking up W.S. Stationary and envelopes next week.
TAX EXEMPTION
Mitch S. has prepared the application for tax exemption and needs to have it typed. Mitch has ordered the 3500 form from the State Franchise Board. Pia will pick up the form.
NATIONAL DIRECTORY
Ray G. reported that the National Directory is finished and will be issued every 3 months.
FUNDRAISING EVENTS
- WORLD SERVICES CONVENTION – Nolan is in charge of organization. Willie 0. will investigate the Miramar Hotel in Santa Barbara as a potential facility.
- WORLD SERVICES BANQUET – Willie O. proposed having a banquet before the convention, about 6 months from now. The Board approved the proposal. Details will be checked out and a date will be set.
Willie will investigate potential facilities and obtain prices.
COMMITTEES
- LITERATURE – Mitch S. volunteered to coordinate the committee.
It was suggested that the literature from San Francisco be obtained and printed for World Services.
Willie O. requested that tile Board Members prepare a list of 3 suggestions for literature for the next Board meeting.
- Things to do
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COMMITTEES (continued)
LITERATURE (continued) – Willie, requested that the Board Members prepare a list of ideas for inclusion in the first newsletter. He set a goal of 4 weeks for preparation.
MAILING LISTS – Willie O. discussed the need to start mailing lists of hospitals, etc. to keep records of those people and institutions to whom World Services mails information.
Willie O. will provide a personal computer*
Willie suggested that the Board Members locate a chairman for this committee.
The following committee heads were appointed:
Institutions and Hospitals – Howard R.
Public Relations – Willie O.
World Office – Barbara W.
World Conference – Nolan
Literature – Mitch S.
Mitch S. will contact Cindy D. in regards to the Chips Committee and report back to the Board*
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Howard R. will investigate the largest amount that an individual can donate *
World Services Board members should have at least 1 year’s sobriety.
It was suggested that the Board invite 1 G.S.R. from each county to attend the last World Services meeting of each month.
The W.S. Treasurer will have signature papers for the next Board meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 P.M. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday? August 16, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. at the C.A. Central Office.