COCAINE ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICE OFFICE
Minutes of Board of Directors Meeting
April 9, 1992
ATTENDEES:
CAWSO Board of Directors:
Brian N. (Chairperson)
Bill Z. (Vice-Chairperson/WSO Trustee)
Carrie C. (Secretary)
Jerry L. (Director)
K.D. (WSO Manager)
WSO Committee Chairpersons:
Pablo M. (Spanish Outreach/Lit. Trans.)
Dan T. (Public Information)
Greg D. (Publications)
Susan T. (Hospitals & Institutions)
Trustees:
Lee A. (Pacific South Region)
Bob C. (World Service Trustee)
Bill Z. (WSO Trustee)
Visitors:
Randy O’B. (SGV/Pomona Delegate)
The meeting opened at 7:35 p.m. with the Serenity Prayer.
The Fifth Tradition was read by Susan T.
The Fifth Concept was read by Jerry L.
Introductions were made all around.
Carrie C. read the minutes of the March 26, 1992 WSOB meeting. Jerry L. made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Carrie C. seconded. (PASSED)
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WSO COMMITTEE REPORTS:
SPANISH OUTREACH/LITERATURE TRANSLATIONS – Pablo M.
Pablo M. stated there was nothing new to report regarding literature translations.
Pablo M. has “hooked up” with James M. (SFVCACO Spanish Outreach Chairperson) who gave him a list of CA members who might be interested in serving on the WSO SOLT Committee.
Two letters were received at the WSO both in Spanish. One of these letters was from Argentina and was sent by a 52 year old woman requesting literature in Spanish and English for her brother. The second letter was sent from Dana Point, CA. which is in the Orange County CA area. The writer is a woman requesting literature for her nephew who is addicted to cocaine and heroin. K.D. made a motion to give Pablo M. five pieces of each piece of already translated literature to send to Argentina and Dana Point. Jerry L. seconded. (PASSED)
FINANCE – Steve L. (not present)
No report available.
VOLUNTEERS – Jerry L.,
Bob C. suggested that a flyer be created asking for help at the WSO in specific areas (ie. telephones, delegate mailings, WS Directory). Carrie C. made a motion to have Jerry L. create such a flyer. Jerry L. seconded. (PASSED)
WORLD SERVICE MEETING DIRECTORY – (chaiperson commitment open)
No report.
UNITY OUTREACH – K.D. for Suzi S.
A meeting was held on March 14, 1992. (see attached)
PUBLICATIONS – Greg D.
Greg D. showed the meeting the veloxes for the PI press kit folders. They are beautiful and ready for printing.
Thank you Greg !
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Bids will be obtained from Condre’ Nost and two other companies for the proofreading of Spanish literature after the examples are provided to Spanish grammarians and editors.
CA BOOK – Carrie C.
An attempt at a sub-sub-CA Book Committee meeting to review the books of other fellowships, formats, content, etc., was made on March 29, 1992. The meeting has been rescheduled for May 3, 1992 at 1:00 p.m. at the WSO.
HOSPITALS & INSTITUTIONS – Susan T.
Susan T. will make a list of worldwide area H & I contacts, chairpersons, telephone numbers, etc. and will also put together a committee to start networking within H & I.
Susan T. will be provided with H & I guidelines and a list of H & I literature order contacts as soon as possible.
PUBLIC INFORMATION – Dan T.
No written report available. Dan T. has spoken with the PI Chairperson of Phoenix, AZ. who wanted information on billboards. Dan T. referred him to Barry in Georgia.
PSA Prices: Dan T. gave his recommendations, (see attached) He would like an order form with PSA prices broken down for inclusion in the next WSOPI Committee mailing. Dan T. will create a rough draft.
Mailing Labels: Needed for press kit mailings. A list will be brought with Dan T. to the next WSOB meeting.
Unity Outreach: Dan T. and Lee A. will attend the next Unity Outreach meeting.
1/2 Price Literature: A discussion took place regarding the good and not-so-good points. Bill Z. made a motion to have the guidelines for PI 50% discount of literature to be communicated to all PI Chairpersons. This pricebreak will come under review prior to the 1992 WS Conference. Carrie C. seconded. (PASSED)
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Dan T. will contact OCCA regarding the Dana Point, CA Spanish Literature request.
Loners’ Group: No report
BREAK 8:45 p. m.
MEETING REOPENED 9:00 p.m.
OFFICE REPORT – K.D. (see attached)
New York State: A representative from the State of New York Division of Substance Abuse Services will be invited to the 1992 WS Convention in Montreal. If their representative cannot make it a meeting will be arranged with Jim S. (Atlantic North Trustee)
Newsgram: A motion was made by Bill Z. to have the 2nd quarter
Newsgram dated 3rd quarter with no second quarter issue. Carrie C. seconded. (PASSED)
Omni Computer Products: A thank you letter was approved by the WSOB.
Starter Kits: to be provided to Trinidad via an individual who is in treatment in California. A starter kit is also to be sent to Paris, France.
Trustee Calling Cards : a card was also ordered for Ray G.
Voice Mail Bids: Two more bids are to be obtained.
Billboards: much discussion ensued regarding cost to areas, sniping, etc. Quotes from three companies were obtained. Bill Z. made a motion to obtain one additional quote from Howlington (100 billboards) Brian N. seconded. (PASSED)
Office Manual: K.D. will provide the WSOB with a draft by the next Trustee Meeting.
Shipping Clerk Job Description: K.D. will provide soon.
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Pocketcards: Bill Z. made a motion to add a 4th panel to the “Meeting in a Pocket” card so that a meeting format can be included. Carrie C. seconded. (PASSED)
Jerry L. made a motion to order 10,000 pocketcards. Bill Z. seconded. (PASSED)
Quicken: Carrie C. made a motion to approve the purchase of Quicken for $40.00. Jerry L. seconded. (PASSED)
Order Form: Bill Z. made a motion to print amended order forms.
Brian N. seconded. (PASSED) The date of the order form revisions will be added to the bottom.
Insurance: K.D. will join her husband’s insurance plan for $30.00 per month. She will investigate vision care policies and pregnancy insurance.
Banner Changes: Chris P., the Conference Chips, Literature and Formats Chairperson advised the WSO LITCOM that there have been requests made of him to change the colors of the banners so that they might be more easily read. This would entail a change from the grey background to ???? Chris P. will be contacted for further suggestions prior to the next printing of the banners.
Signature Cards: Jerry L. made a motion to add Lee A. to the Sanwa signature cards. Carrie C. seconded. (PASSED)
Meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
Carrie C.
Secretary
CAWSO Board of Directors
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