COCAINE ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICE OFFICE
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
June 11, 1992
Roll Call:
- Brian North., Chairperson
- Bill Zimmerman., Vice-Chair/WSO Trustee
- Carrie Calderone., Secretary
- Steve Levine., Treasurer
- Jerry Lischke., Director
- K.D. Miller., Office Manager
- Bob Campbell., World Service Trustee
- Lee Arter.., Pacific South Trustee
- Pablo M., SOLT
- Dan T., Public Information
- Susan T., Hospitals & Institutions
Meeting opened at 7:45 p.m. with a moment of silence and the Serenity Prayer.
Tradition 7 was read.
Concept 7 was read.
Introductions were made all around.
The minutes of May 14, 1992 were read. Minutes accepted with one amendment.
The minutes of May 22, 1992 were accepted as read.
A. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
1. Spanish Outreach – Literature Translation – (Pablo M.)
Pablo attended the Spanish speaking meeting in Culver City, The meeting would like to place an ad in the community section of “La Opinion”. Discussion took place.
2. Publications – (Greg D.)
Nothing to report. Greg is ill and was unable to attend meeting. K.D. will contact Spanish literature printers for 3 bids.
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3. Public Information – (Dan T.) (see attached)
A motion was made to have K.D. obtain 3 bids for the printing of 1000 pieces of PI letterhead stationery. (PASSED)
A motion was made to obtain mailing labels with the addresses of treatment centers throughout the United States. (TABLED)
Loners Group – Nothing to report.
4. Volunteers – (Jerry L.)
Nothing to report.
5. Unity Outreach – (Suzi S.)
The committee last met on May 16, 1992. Responses to the Unity
Outreach questionnaire are still being collected and are sent with all mailings, literature orders, etc. The committee is working on organizing a “Unity Day”. The committee meeting will take place on July 25, 1992 at 1:00 p.m. at the WSO.
6. Hospitals and Institutions – (Susan T.)
Susan reported that she is in the process of creating a form on her computer to give to delegates to take to their areas. This form requests information from areas to see if they would like to participate in an H & I Conference.
7. CA Book – (Carrie C.)
The sums of $51.00 (WSBOT Meeting), $41.00 (WSOB Meeting) have been collected. San Fernando Valley C.A. has indicated that a $1000 donation is enroute.
Another mailing of CA literature must be made to committee members since the last mailing was lost.
Discussion regarding the attendance of A1 Fahr, the publishing consultant, at future committee meetings.
The flyer designed by Craig H. for donations was passed on to K.D. for inclusion in future mailings, literature orders, etc.
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BREAK 9:15 p.m.
MEETING REOPENED 9:30 p.m.
2. OFFICE REPORT – K.D. (see attached)
K.D. went over her office report.
1st Quarter Financial Statements – K.D. is to include a note in delegate mailings stating that she summarized the information provided by Michael Chaks. Also, Trustee expenses are to be broken down by region rather than by name.
Reserve Accounts – considerable discussion took place regarding our various accounts. A motion was made to move $3000 from the WSO Reserve Fund to the WSC Prudent Reserve to bring it up to $9500. (PASSED)
Kelly Foundation – K.D. was given the WSOB approval to sell to the Kelly Foundation.
Sun Valley Intergroup Letter – K.D.’s response (see attached) was approved.
Insurance – K.D. is to be given her $44.00 insurance allowance.
Compaq Computer – Carrie C. will keep the Compaq computer at home to use for transcription of WSBOT and WSOB minutes.
Meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
Thank you for letting me be of service !
Carrie C.
Secretary
CAWSO Board of Directors
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