AGENDA
COCAINE ANONYMOUS GENERAL SERVICES MONTHLY MEETING
AUGUST 7, 1984
I. OLD BUSINESS
A. TREASURER’S REPORT – Mitch
B. PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORT – G
C. OFFICE MANNER’S REPORT – Ray
1. New Central Office
D. WORLD SERVICES – Mitch, Ray
E. NEW COMMITTEES – Johnny
F. MEETING ClLlNGES/ADDITIONS
G. OTHER OLD BUSINESS
II. NEW BUSINESS
A. BOARD MEMBER ELECTION
MINUTES
COCAINE ANONYMOUS GENERAL SERVICES MONTHLY MEETING
AUGUST 7, 1984
ATTENDEES
See attached sheet.
The regular meeting of the Los Angeles General Services Representatives was called to order at 7:00 PM by Johnny S., Chairman, at 6125 Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, California, and was opened vi tli tiie Serenity Prayer. Johnny welcomed the new members, and asked them to introduce themselves.
PUBLIC INFORMATION BOARD MEMBER ELECTION
Johnny S. stated that Gil M., the current Public information Director, was resigning his office. Gil explained the duties of his office and nominated Bruce M. as his successor. The nomination was seconded, a vote was taken, und Bruce M. was elected to be the new Public Information Director.
TREASURER’S REPORT – Mitch S. reported
Balance as of August 7 – $3972.41.
Expenditures last month: $72.00 – softball, $95.00 – postage, $450.00 – rent
Donations from meetings to the G.S.O.: $1461.00
Mitch S. distributed letters to be given to meeting secretaries requesting donations to General Services. Sue B. explained their usage.
It was suggested that the basket be passed 2 times at one meeting per month Tor the General Services Office. A group conscience must be taken first.
Robin W. mentioned that $40.00 was still outstanding from the July 4 Marathon Meeting.
OFFICE MANAGER’S REPORT – Ray G. reported
5 Starter Kits were requested last month, 1 from out of state. DUI Schools and hospitals wore requesting them.
Volunteers are needed to man the Hotline phonos 1 day per week. Days can be split if needed. Open days are Friday and Saturday. Anyone interested should contact Ray G.
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COCAINE ANONYMOUS G.S. MONTHLY MINTING – AUGUST 7, 1984
OFFICE MANAGER’S REPORT (continued)
Ray distributed the new L.A. Meeting Directory and reported that at the present time there were 40 meetings active and will be up to 45 bv the end of the month.
National Directories were distributed at the end of the meeting, 1 for each meeting, to be taken to the secretary. C.A. is in 11 states, the latest state joining being Connecticut. There are 120 mtngs.
It was mentioned that only 2 people have donated office furniture so far. Furniture is badly needed. Misty L. should be contacted with any donations.
Johnny S. mentioned the need to have a paid person working at the Central Office every day. Misty L. stated that she has a volunteer to work 1 or 2 days per week, and Sue B. will work 1 or 2 days per week. It was requested that the G.S.R.s recruit volunteers from their meetings to work in the office. Sue B. will train.
WORLD SERVICES – Willie O., Ray G., Mitch S., reporting
WORLD SERVICES BOARD:
CHAIRMAN – Willie 0.
VICE CHAIRMAN – Ray G.
SECRETARY – Barbara W.
TREASURER – Laurence B.
It was reported that the World Services Office would use the C.A.
Central Office and phone for their functions and would assume some of the current General Services functions.
Mitch S. reported that World Services has formal recognition by the State of California, and that the bylaws were being typed.
The purpose of World services is to guide C.A. groups across the country, keep open the lines of communication, and to sell chips and literature. There will be Several committees formed, with Directors.
Donations from the G.S.O. to World Services was discussed. The G.S.O. approved donating 10% of the G.S.O. bunk account to World Services each mouth.
Mitch S. stated that World Services needs help, and requested volunteers to attend the World Services Board meeting. There are no sobriety requirements established yet.
World Services will receive its stationary on Tuesday, and will be sending out letters to the meetings listed in the National Directories.
in answer to the question of how the Board was elected, it was stated that the incorporators elected the Board.
The meetings will be held on Thursday nights at 7:00 p.m. The first meeting is scheduled for August 9 at the C.A. Central Office.
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COCAINE ANONYMOUS G.S. MONTHLY MINTING – AUGUST 7, 1984
COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. HOSPITALS AND INSTITUTIONS – Tom D. reported
Chuck R. is the co-chairman and liaison to treatment facilities.
Tom reported that there are 14 active panels in 5 treatment facilities in L.A. He is getting a good response. 30 others are in preparation. He will submit the operating instructions uud general panel format to the General Services Board for approval.
Tom submitted 3 requests that were approved by the G.S.R.s:
– use of the Central Office on the 3rd Wednesday of each month for 11 Ac I Business meetings
– literature and directories
– 100 copies of the operating instructions be printed
2. ENTERTAINMENT – Pia K. reported
Pia reported that she cannot obtain a facility for a September 1 event.
Pia requested more volunteers and support for her committee. Willie 0. volunteered.
Pia said that she will work on the November anniversary party, a talent show at Christmas, and perhaps have a weekly dance as a fundraiser.
3. TAPING SPEAKERS
Johnny S. stated that AA and NA do not tape speakers, and that it is done by an outside enterprise.
4. ACCREDITATION – Malka reported
Malka reported that 3 meetings were accredited last month: 2 in N. Hollywood, and 1 in Canoga Park. Alos, the Friday Riverside meeting is good.
MEETING CHANGES/ADDITIONS
Friday, N. Hollywood is not a Book Study.
Serra Memorial (Monday) has moved to Steven White Temple.
New meetings: Pacific Palisades, Sepulveda ami Mulholland, Santa Monica Friday night, 11:30 p.m., at Uncle John’s Pancake House (food limit)
Cave meeting meets only once a month so is not accredited and cannot be on the meeting directory.
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COCAINE ANONYMOUS G.S. MONTHLY MINTING – AUGUST 7, 1984
MEETING CHANGES/ADDITIONS (continued)
Saturday Beverly Glen meeting will be cancelled as of September 1 until they can acquire a new meeting place. It was requested thut G.S.K.s osk at meetings for suggestions for a meeting place.
OLD BUSINESS
Nolan reported that the C.A. First World Annual Convention would be held in Santa Barbara or Palm Springs the first week in June. The Miramar Hotel in Santa Barbara was suggested. Nolan requested volunteers for the following committees: Program (puts the program together) – Cindy 0. chairman, Registration (creates registration form, handles registration) – Ken and Pia K., Entertainment – Johnny S., Security – Kurt K.
Robin W. notified Beverly Glen Hospital some time ago that meetings were no longer being held there. He will follow up with them.
Robin W. mentioned that money from the Spring Gratitude tupes is still outstanding.
NEW BUSINESS
Johnny S. requested a volunteer for picking up the mail from the C.A. P.0. Box 2 times per week. Howard R. volunteered. Robin V. will check on forwarding the mail to the Central Office. It will be discussed at the next Board meeting.
Lionel B. submitted the following suggestions: have masters made of the meeting directories and have each meeting xerox their own and be reimbursed by the treasurer, and have a 6-month sobriety requirement for G.S.R.s (this was discussed at a prior meeting).
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 P.M. with the Lord’s Prayer. file next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 4, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. at the Central Office.
Respectfully submitted, Barbara W., Secretary
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G.S.R. ATTENDENDANCE SHEET
MON. SANTA MONICA NOON – Absent
POMONA – Ray G.
SANTA MONICA – Absent
TUES. WEST L.A. NOON – Lionel B.
INGLEWOOD – Absent
HARBOUR CITY – Absent
WOODLAND HILLS – Sue B.
WED. GLENDALE – Malka
VAN NUYS – Michael
L.A./W. HOLLYWOOD Bob W.
THURS. WEST L.A. NOON – Absent
WEST L.A. WOMEN’S – Absent
PASADENA – Vicki N.
CANOGA PARK – Cindy D.
GARDENA – Wally I.
L.A./W. HOLLYWOOD Pia K. Ronni S. (alt)
CERRITOS – Absent
LOS ANGELES – Bob M.
MALIBU – Misty L.
FRI. NO. HOLLYWOOD MIDNITE Kurtis K.
N. HOLLYWOOD NOON – Absent
N. HOLLYWOOD 8:00 p.m. – Michael
SANTA MONICA NOON – Ken L.
SANTA MONICA 7:30 p.m. – Absent
STUDIO CITY – Absent
WEST L.A. – Sandy F.
SAT. CENTURY CITY – Absent
PASADENA – Ray G.
GLENDALE – Absent
TORRANCE – Wally I.
VAN NUYS – Howard R.
WEST L.A. – Matt S.
LONG BEACH – Richard
N. HOLLYWOOD – Absent
SUN. HOLLYWOOD – Felice S.
HAWTHORNE – Pat C.
MARINA DEL REY – Ken L.
MIDTOWN L.A. – Robert B.
CANAOGA PARK – Absent
ATTENDEES NOT ON DIRECTORY:
Mitch W., New York City
Barbara W., Secretary
Ron E, Mon. Noon Burbank
Willie O., Santa Barbara
Gil M.
Johnny S. Chairman
Mitch S., Treasurer
Robin W., Vice-Chairman
Kim M, Woodland Hills