MINUTES COCAINE ANONYMOUS GENERAL SERVICES BOARD MEETING
DECEMBER 21, 1983
ATTENDEES
Barbara
Gil
Johnny
Mitch
Ray
Robin
I. OLD BUSINESS/REPORTS
A. TREASURER’S REPORT
Mitch reported that the current balance in the General Servic Account is $1466.00.
The following people owe money for chips:
Bernard 37.00
Robin $15.00
Neil $102.50
B. TAX STATUS
Nothing new to report.
C. PUBLIC INFORMATION RETORT
Gil explained that the source of the C.A. chips is no longer available, and he will find a new source.
Gil mentioned that Sandy 0. will be making the Fact Files.
Gil will xerox the cover letter.
Mitch stated that he sent Fact Files and meeting directories to a referral group for lawyers with drug problems.
Gil announced that the 2500 copies of the C.A. pamphlet “TO THE NEWCOMER” is currently being printed. The cost is 5200.00.
Gil presented 4 designs for logos for C.A. There was discussion and a motion was made and passed to use the logo currently on the C.A. sobriety chips.
Robin said that lie spoke at a statewide conference of judges and lawyers. As a result, several diversion plans are interested in information on C.A. Robin will provide Fact Files.
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D. NEW YEAR’S EVE MEETING
Robin reported that the plans were going well. All hours are taken for lending meetings and flyers have been distributed.
E. LITERATURE COMMITTEE
Mitch mentioned that Robin and he were reading A.A. literature for ideas for C.A. literature. There was discussion that the pamphlet “TO THE NEWCOMER” be distributed to meetings and the response monitored before issuing more literature.
Mitch suggested working on the “20 QUESTIONS”.
Gil pointed out that the next sequential pamphlet should be for maintenance, ie: how to get through the next 30 days, character defects.
Johnny recommended forming a committee of writers to report to the board. Hitch will notify Janice and Marshall that they will co-chair the committee. They will choose additional committee members. The board will provide them with the following topics and will require a progress report in 30 days:
1. First 30 days
2. Sponsorship
3. Questions und Answers on C.A.
F. SKILLS LIST
lie turned skills lists were reviewed by the board for immediate needs. Hay will organize the lists for future reference.
G. MEETING CHANGES/ADDITIONS
Barbara stated that the Cerritos meeting has changed back to Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
Robin has names for a secretary for a Torrance meeting.
It was mentioned that there is a need for Monday, Wednesday, and Friday day meetings.
II. NEW BUSINESS
A. NEW C.A. BOARD OFFICE
A motion was made and passed to create a second General Services officer and appoint John 0. to serve the first term.
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II. NEW BUSINESS (continued)
B. NATIONAL C.A. LIST
Ray explained that the list will be ready by the end of January. Gil volunteered to help make culls to the various interested parties.
C. KEYS TO BEVERLY GLEN HOSPITAL
Gil will be given a set of keys to the C.A. Office.
The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
The next meeting is scheduled for 7:30 p.in. on Wednesday, December 28, 1983 at Johnny’s house.