MINUTES COCAINE ANONYMOUS GENERAL SERVICES BOARD MEETING
MAY 8, 1984
ATTENDEES
Ray Grossa
Gil Mosko
Arthur Nidetz
Johnny Segal
Mitch Sperling
Barbara Williams
John Olivera is no longer the Chairman of the Athletics Committee.
I. OLD BUSINESS
A. TREASURER’S REPORT
There is currently $4,729.05 in the General Services account. $2,326.65 vas taken in from the C.A. Spring Party.
Expenses included:
– Party Supplies $294.74
– Hot Dogs 95.00
– Buns 19.00
– Ticket Printing 75.44
– Rentals 87.00
– Flyers 18.05
– Room Rental 180.00
– Flowers 16.00
– Scott 20.00
Profit from party: approximately $1800.00.
John Olivera still owes money for Laker tickets.
Mitch will go through the C.A. party ticket list and contact people still owing money.
In the future, Mitch suggested double-checking cash at meetings. Candy Jordan, Mitch’s assistant, will make a General Ledger and they will work together on an accounting system.
B. BOARD TERMS
Mitch suggested that the Board terms he staggered so that a whole new Board doesn’t come in at the some time. It was agreed that the Board members should recruit assistants and have them attend Board meetings 2 months before the old Board’s term is up.
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B. BOARD TERMS (continued)
For the next meeting, the Board members should come up with the name of their assistants.
C. PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORT
No report.
D. LITERATURE COMMITTEE REPORT
A motion was passed to have Marshall Riguere head the committee for a month, and report to Johnny once a week. He will not come to the Board meetings. Mitch will contact him to make the arrangements.
E. OFFICE MANAGER’S REPORT
Ray will be in charge of sending out starter kits and literature.
Ray will find an assistant, and have that person be responsible for the C.A. Directories.
Mitch made the suggestion for the Board members to write out their job descriptions.
F. NATIONAL C.A.
A starter kit was mailed to Albany, New York.
G. ATHLETICS COMMITTEE REPORT
Steve will be the Chairman of the committee.
Johnny will check with Pia on getting a softball field.
H. NEW CENTRAL OFFICE
Mitch will take some time on Sunday to look up places and make phone calls. Mitch and Gil will help Robin locate a place.
I. NEW C.A. CHIPS
No report.
J. JULY 4TH MARATHON MEETING
No report.
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K. MEETING CHANGES/ADDITIONS
None.
L. OTHER OLD BUSINESS
1. SUGGESTIONS FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION PROJECTS
– Hospitals
– TV stations and news programs
– Newspapers, magazines, public service announcements
2. NEW COMMITTEES
Johnny will go through his list of committee volunteers and pick a responsible person to head each committee. The chairperson should pick their members and prepare a list of their duties and responsibilities for the next monthly meeting.
4. FORMALIZING WORLD SERVICES
Mitch discussed setting up World Services as a corporation with a Board.
Gii does not need to write a letter to AA World Services for information.
5. PANELS AND INSTITUTIONS COMMITTEE
Arthur will organize the committee and will check out NA and AA’s functions in this area.
5. MAIN SPEAKER LIST
Johnny will discuss the main speaker list next week.
The meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 15, 1984 at 7:30 p.m. at Johnny Segal’s house.
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