COCAINE ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR QUARTERLY MEETING
Since this report is a confidential CA document, for members only, it contains members full names. This usage-to facilitate communication within the fellowship was approved by the 1990 WS Conference. Such confidential use does not of course violate in anyway our Tradition of Anonymity in public communications media (press, radio, TV, etc.)
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NOVEMBER 1995
CAWSBT REGULAR QUARTERLY MEETING
NOVEMBER 3, 1995 MANHATTAN BEACH, CALIFORNIA
The regular quarterly annual meeting of COCAINE ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, at the RADISSON, MANHATTAN BEACH was called to order at 7:15 pm.
- Quiet time and the Serenity Prayer.
- ROLL CALL:
ROGER GRAY, WORLD SERVICE TRUSTEE
CHRIS PHILLIPS, TRUSTEE AT LARGE
MIKE PINE, PACIFIC NORTH REGIONAL TRUSTEE, CHAIR
SHARON SMITH, TRUSTEE AT LARGE, CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
CHARLES LEWIS, ATLANTIC NORTH REGIONAL TRUSTEE
SCOTT STOKES, MIDWEST REGIONAL TRUSTEE
ABBOT FRANCIS BENEDICT, NON ADDICT TRUSTEE
JOHN HENSON, ATLANTIC SOUTH REGIONAL TRUSTEE, VICE CHAIR
LEE ARTER, PACIFIC SOUTH REGIONAL TRUSTEE
BRIAN NORTH, WORLD SERVICE OFFICE TRUSTEE
STEVE AMELOTTE, SOUTHWEST REGIONAL TRUSTEE
- THE TWELVE TRADITIONS were read.
- PERSONAL SHARING was done.
- Meeting time was set for 9:00 am on SATURDAY, NOV. 4, 1995.
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6. Meeting was adjourned at 11:30 pm. with a prayer.
Meeting was called to order at 9:05 am.
- QUIET TIME AND SERENITY PRAYER.
- ROLL CALL:
MIKE PINE, PACIFIC SOUTH REGIONAL TRUSTEE, CHAIR
CHARLES LEWIS, ATLANTIC NORTH REGIONAL TRUSTEE
SHARON SMITH, TRUSTEE AT LARGE, CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
BRIAN NORTH, WORLD SERVICE OFFICE TRUSTEE
SCOTT STOKES, MIDWEST REGIONAL TRUSTEE
ABBOT FRANCIS, NON ADDICT TRUSTEE
ROGER GRAY, WORLD SERVICE TRUSTEE
STEVE AMELOTTE, SOUTHWEST REGIONAL TRUSTEE
LEE ARTER, PACIFIC SOUTH REGIONAL TRUSTEE
CHRIS PHILLIPS, TRUSTEE AT LARGE
JOHN HENSON, ATLANTIC SOUTH REGIONAL TRUSTEE VICE CHAIR
- TWELVE TRADITIONS were read.
- TRADITION 5 long form was read and discussed.
- TRADITION 6 long form was read and discussed.
- CONCEPT 9 was read and discussed.
- CONCEPT 10 was read and discussed.
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- Minutes from previous meeting were amended and approved.
- NEW BUSINESS: The following items were placed on New Business.
- Newsgram articles: coordination of articles, advance knowledge — Brian
- Philosophy on restitution vs. anonymity — Lee
- WSO credit policy – John
- WS Convention bids at Regional Assemblies – Scott
- Districts not supporting Area’s — Scott
- WS Convention changes – Chris
- More than one Non-Addict Trustee on WSBT – Sharon
- Long Tradition Form — Sharon
- More attention needs to be paid to last minute motions brought to the Conference floor especially when there is a division between committees- Sharon
- Religious/Ethnic symbols appropriateness on CA memorbillia – Brian
- Copyrighted logos on memorbillia — John
- Denver Convention, Steve’s travel — Chris
- Illness in Recovery Literature — Mike
- invitation to past Trustees to the Conference, shared meals for Unity -John
- Trustee role on committees – Chris
- Rotation of Trusted Servants — Chris
- Delegate Conference assignments – Chris
- Schedule meeting with WSO manager and WSBT — Mike
- Recruiting of members from organizations outside – John
- Toledo deal — Scott
- Replacement of Recording Secretary – Mike
- New By-Laws CA WSO
- Health Insurance for Office – Brian
- Review Financials – Mike
- WSO employee drive to PO Box daily? — Lee
- What is the WSO prudent reserve? — Chris
COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. WSC FINANCE COMMITTEE – CHRIS & SCOTT
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No formal report.
- TRUSTEE FINANCE COMMITTEE – CHRIS
Ongoing budget discussion.
- WSC CONVENTION COMMITTEE-JOHN
A. WS CONVENTION COMMITTEE – JOHN
Resumes for the position of chair, have ben received from the San Diego convention committee. Bill Acree is in the process of contacting the voting members of the WSCCC and a vote should be finalized with the week.
B. UTAH ’95 – MIKE
The final financial reports have been submitted. The Utah Convention
contributed $23,283.02 to WSO. Checking account has been closed. Mike will write a Thank You letter to the Utah Fellowship on behalf of the Trustees.
C. ATLANTA ’96 – JOHN
The committee is progressing well. Two speakers have been chosen thus far: Emily A. from Mesa, AZ and Earle H. from Los Angeles. They are also searching the fellowship for speakers which better represent the demographics of the Atlantic South Region.
Workshops are being finalized and leaders contacted. Dr. Paul and Max have committed to do a relationship workshop. Registrations are between 40-50 with some coming in with full packages. Room night pick up in the hotel is already up to 311 room nights. There are almost 1/3 the hotel rooms sold for the peak night.
Registration forms are being reprinted and will be ready for the December Delegate mailing. Outreach mailings will begin when the new forms are printed. Please be aware of a change of zip code for the CAWS 96 registrations forms, it should be 31150.
A newsletter is being prepared and will be distributed with all updates to the fellowship.
D. COLORADO ’97 – STEVE
Steve went to Denver for the October meeting. All the convention positions are filled. The choices are down to two hotels, and negotiations continue. Steve will plan on attending each monthly committee meeting.
4. WSC LITERATURE COMMITTEE – MIKE
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The committee is currently working on the following pamphlets:
1. UNITY OF CA
Being reviewed by committee at this time.
2. 4th STEP
Concept
3. MEDITATION BOOK IDEA
Concept
4. ILLNESS IN RECOVERY
To be reviewed by Trustees
5. ANONYMITY
Concept
6. BEING OF SERVICE
Concept
7. GROUP MEETING HANDBOOK
Concept
8. THE TRADITIONS
Concept
9. 12 PRINCIPLES
Concept
The CAWSO has been asked to update and change the following pieces per the Conference:
“TO THE NEWCOMER”, “WHO IS A COCAINE ADDICT” AND ” HOPE, FAITH AND COURAGE” STORYBOOK to read ” ….some of us mixed cocaine with alcohol or other drugs…. ” not “….some of us mixed cocaine with alcohol and pills….”
To have the CAWS Manual changed to update the LC&F statement of purpose. Also the CAWSO is responsible to have the “The Guide to the 12 Steps” go through the editing process.
How should the consent forms be handled and who is responsible for these : the CAWSO or the LC&F Committee?
Literature Chips and Format committee has requested that the CAWSO make sure that the 12 point Literature approval process is being sent out to all the delegates in the December mailing.
5. WSC PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE – ROGER
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PSA: Received one informal bid for $5,000
$2,500 for two simple ones and $2,500 for Crack in the World version: this does not include voice overs. All prices include Spanish version. They are waiting for bids from two other companies. The committee is actively looking for French and Spanish speaking members to do volunteer voice overs.
PI Survey: New survey will be included in December Delegate Mailing.
Electronic PI: CompuServe is now at WSO.
- WSC STRUCTURE AND BYLAWS ~ BRIAN AND CHARLES
The committee is waiting for transcribed minutes from the Sunday morning meeting, where S&B had some changes.
- WSC HOSPITALS AND INSTITUTIONS – SHARON
The H&l guidelines have been revised and signed off on by Sharon and are ready for distribution by the WSO. All old H&l guidelines are to be considered obsolete.
- WSC CONFERENCE COMMITTEE – LEE & MIKE
The agenda for Wednesday night will be revised to read:
Serenity Prayer
Speaker Meeting
Session ended.
- WSC UNITY COMMITTEE ~ STEVE
Unity Committee will be more involved with Unity Lunch at the conference. The committee is talking about having a Fundraiser to offset the expense of the Unity Lunch.
- TRUSTEE ELECTION COMMITTEE – SHARON & MIKE
Sharon sent out letters to committee members, delegates and alternates. The committee needs to elect a vice-chair. The return address on the resumes needs to be changed to PO Box in Los Angeles.
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- TRUSTEE NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE – JOHN & LEE
Burton is in the process of finalizing the hotel contract with Denver. The negotiations are narrowing down from 4 hotels to 2. All the deals look good, with free coffee, under $60.00 room rates and a downtown location. Darall Sugar has contacted Burton in regard to negotiations in San Diego. Burton suggested he wait until at least a chair has been elected. The negotiations with the RADISSON Hotel for Trustees meetings and Conference have been completed. The committee needs to write out policies and procedures for future members use. Burton is narrowing down choices for Denver. John is working with Delta to get a lower rate for flights to the Convention.
Negotiation with the RADISSON Hotel for the Trustees Meetings and the Conference has been completed.
- TRUSTEE ORIENTATION COMMITTEE- SHARON & BRIAN
New Trustees have orientation package. There is a workshop tape that was made in New York in 1989 for new Trustees. This tape will be listened to and evaluated for being made part of the new Trustee package.
- TRUSTEE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE-BRIAN & MIKE
Hotel is all set.
- TRUSTEE LEGAL COMMITTEE – LEE
No formal report: tee will remain available for legal counsel and Bob Campbell has also stated he will remain available.
TRUSTEE REPORTS
- CONTACT WITH OTHER FELLOWSHIPS
Sharon or Charles will plan a visit to AA in New York. They will take a list of questions with them.
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- WSBT SECRETARY – SHARON
Roger and Lee are checking in Post Office Box fees and forwarding abilities.
Need to change the Letterhead address. The only materials received this quarter came from John Henson.
- TRUSTEE AT LARGE-SHARON
Washington DC Area has 16 meetings and 9 H&l meetings each week. The Info HELPLINE number is 202 726 1717. The Area meets 4th Wednesday of the month. H&l has gone through growing pains.
There is a new Chair and 8 new members. Experiencing some trouble with access to the jail meeting. Each member of committee has been issued the new Guidelines. Hope, Faith and Courage the CA Storybook is being used in one local treatment center.
- TRUSTEE AT LARGE ~ CHRIS
Chris spoke with Kentucky and Oklahoma members regarding new groups. He began working with the Oklahoma City groups regarding Area structure. Chris prepared a reply letter for starter kit requests from list of requests most recently received from WSO. Chris also met with KD, WSO manager for several hours prior to Trustee meeting in November. Their discussion included the relationship of Trustees and WSO Board, WSO manager and levels of communication…. Newsgram Distribution, Title change for WSO manager, and regularly scheduled meeting with Trustees and WSO Manger and Board.
- NON ADDICT TRUSTEE ~ FRANCIS
No formal report, Francis continues to talk to everyone.
- WORLD SERVICE TRUSTEE ~ ROGER
Roger is getting acquainted with his new position, he had no assignments for this meeting.
- WORLD SERVICE OFFICE TRUSTEE ~ BRIAN PROJECTS COMPLETED
-Spanish chips through 15 years have been ordered and received -A calendar system is now in place at the WSO. Trustees and WSO Board members will supply the WSO with information so that it may be updated at
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regular intervals.
-Have placed 1996 blanket order of Medallions from Wendell’s. The 1994 order lasted two years, so this order was scaled down 45%. Purchase price will remain the same.
-CA is now connected to the Internet via CompuServe. Will receive the password soon, then an E-Mail address can be selected and the Internet accessed.
-A letter and merchandise samples were sent to Hazeldon for inclusion in the Consumer as well as Professional catalogs.
-A cash transfer Procedure has been completed for the handling of funds between the Convention and the WSO.
-The Newsgram is at the typesetter. Should be complete by the end of November 1995.
-An updated CA speaker tape list is now available.
-Combined the 800 number, the Trustee calling cards and the WSO long distance accounts into one billing. The saving is at least 10% on long distance calls.
AT&T will provide an analysis for each month’s use. The busiest area code calling the 800 number in October was 216 = Cleveland. The busiest day is Monday.
PROJECTS IN THE WORKS
-WSO has been researching new computers
-The pamphlets,”A NEW HIGH FROM H&l” and “CRACK” have been translated into Spanish and are being typeset.
-Final details are being worked out in the search for a professional editor.
-Editing will begin on “A GUIDE TO THE TWELVE STEPS’ after the editor is selected.
-There is a 4-6 month supply of Storybooks in Indiana. Need to put the printing of the book out to bid for the first quarter of 1996.
-Will be renewing the mark “Cocaine Anonymous” by September 1996.
-The $1200.00 Bank of America CD for state sales tax security deposit is due for release.
-Updates and changes recommended from the Conference for the second printing are being taken care of. ( see Literature report for exact wording changes)
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
-New software was obtained from the accountant for the office -Researching shipping how to’s for shipments across Canadian and European
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borders
-A fetter to go out to those who copy our literature is being drafted -Received a faxed copy of the literature reprinting agreement form Montreal. Will send camera ready art when original is received.
-The French Translation has been completed by the Translator. WSO is waiting for final revisions from the Montreal Fellowship. RES Publica should submit printing bids soon
-Researching corporate tax filing requirements to do business in other states (convention).
-The WSO will be researching WSO, WSBT and WSC minutes in an effort to compile CAWS policies.
-Bob Quanz has resigned as chairperson of WSC Chips, Literature and Format Committee. Heidi Jonathan will stepping in to fill that position.
-Group registration cards continue to come into the office. World directory will be worked on next year.
-The WSC H&l Committee Guidelines have been received and are being distributed.
-The WSC Public Information Workbook has been received and is being distributed.
8. ATLANTIC SOUTH TRUSTEE – JOHN HENSON
FLORIDA 70 meetings 25 H&l meetings
Florida is recognized as an Area with 5 Districts.
| Area chair | Susan D. | 305 652 0265 |
| Delegates | John T. | 904 478 0278 |
| Dominic M. | 407 221 3500 | |
| Susan D. | 305 652 0265 | |
| Info Line | Ft. Lauderdale | 305 537 1379 |
| Pensacola | 904 444 0999 | |
| Treasure Coast | 407 287 5242 | |
| Tampa | 813 275 1666 |
Susan was recently elected and will probably be replaced as a Delegate. John T.
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will also be replaced at the next Area meeting. Florida plans on heavily supporting CAWS ’96.
GEORGIA
73 total meetings.
10 H&l meetings
Georgia is recognized as an Area but has not districted.
Area Chair, Mike W. 706 635 1582
Delegates:
Judy N.404 688 5688
Keith F. 770 442 1182
Bill A. 404 262 7633
Info Line 404 255 7787
Atlanta has been busy with the Convention plans, many old members and people from all over the state are getting involved.
ARKANSAS
24 total meetings
7 H&I meetings
Arkansas is recognized as an Area but has districted.
Area Chair, Alan H., Little Rock
Delegates:
Dee G. 501 535 8312
Norith E. 501 568 3236
Info Line 501 374 1334
The meeting count has increased recently due in part to a resource center that is available for meetings. This location has over 100 people in a Friday night meeting.
LOUISIANA
74 total meetings.
14 H&l meetings.
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Louisiana is recognized as an Area with 4 Districts.
Area Chair, Shelia E. 318 635 5904
Delegates:
Lionel K. 504 387 2316
Angie S. 504 246 4960
Alternates:
Bobby G. 504 456 7123
Info Line
Baton Rouge 504 927 4821
New Orleans 504 888 8888
Shreveport 318 221 2176
Area is strong though some Districts are struggling. The Area had a successful First convention. They plan on sending three delegates to the 96 Conference.
TENNESSEE
41 total meetings.
12 H&l meetings
Area Chair LA R. 901 323 3651
Delegates
Eddie H. 901 332 7874
Marva F. 901 756 4302
info Line & Office 901 725 5010
The West Tennessee Chapter held their 6th annual Convention in Memphis with great success. They plan on sending a bus of attendees to CAWS 96.
SOUTH CAROLINA
7 total meetings
2 H&lI meetings
Not recognized as an Area yet.
Contacts
Spartanburg Beth T. 803 576 1016
Columbia Kim F. 803 865 9814
Info Line Spartanburg 803 578 1754
NORTH CAROLINA
16 total meetings.
4 H&l meetings
Not recognized as an Area yet
Contacts:
Charlotte Phil C. 704 681 0096
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Carolina Beach Ritchie 910 458 8883
Durham Bob C. 919 683 8678
Info Line 919 790 4153
ALABAMA
14 total meetings.
3 H&l meetings
Alabama is recognized as an Area but has not districted.
Area Chair Vance N. 334 626 6787
Info Line Birmingham 205 888 3558
Alabama has been trying to unify the state. They hope to send a delegate to the 96 Conference.
VIRGINIA
25 meetings.
Unknown number of H&I meetings.
Virginia is recognized as an Area but has not districted.
Info Line 804 355 2176
MISSISSIPPI
7 total meetings.
Mississippi is not recognized as an Area.
Contact Sly D. 601 982 1755
- ATLANTIC NORTH TRUSTEE – CHARLES EASTERN CANADA
MONTREAL
- 62 French speaking meetings
- 12 English speaking meetings
- 1 H&l meeting
Montreal is recognized as an Area with no districts December 16 meeting will elect the new chair.
Delegate: Marie Pascale
Area is strong with more growth. The area made $6,000.00 at last convention
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and will send delegates to the Regional Assembly and Conference with the proceeds. Area is looking forward to translation of Storybook being completed.
TORONTO
- 11 meetings
- 5 H&l meetings
Toronto is not recognized as an Area, and has been thought of in the past as a district of Montreal, which is not the case. Toronto will petition the Conference to become an Area in 1996. They have asked for Charles to attend the next Area meeting.
Area chair Dave Dywan
Delegates David LaBell
There was a problem with an outside group (the Muckers) that came to CA meetings to recruit new members. Toronto has not attended the Montreal Area, they will send Delegates to WSC and Regional Assembly.
UNITED STATES
NEW YORK
- 95 MEETINGS
- unknown number of H&l meetings
Area Chair Larry Slatery
Delegates Amy Beech
Area is doing well. The annual boat ride was canceled due to scheduling problems. A Halloween party did well financially and as a reunion of some older members. Two meetings were added and a holiday party is set for December 10, 1995. New York will attend the Region and WSC.
MASSACHUSETTS
- 9 meetings
- 14 H&l meetings
Area Chair Drew Sullivan
Delegates Phil Malonson
Massachusetts is recognized as an Area, no districts. They are in the process of putting a PSA on TV and radio. Started Incorporation filing in 1992 but didn’t complete due to limited revenue. PSA’s mist have ID number. The filling was complete recently. They are setting up sponsor workshops to be held every three
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months. Two of the H&I meetings are in prisons.
CONNECTICUT
No information.
MAINE
CA in this Area folded eight months ago. There is one contact left, Cathy Cooper who is holding literature and money from Storybook sales. Charles will stay in touch with her.
PA/NJ/DE 28 meetings 14 H&l meetings
PA/NJ/DE is recognized as an area and will add it’s first district in Pittsburgh where there are 10 meetings.
Area Chair Rick Hawkins (temp)
Delegate Shelly Caldwell
Rickey Hawkins
Continuing problems with intercity meetings in danger of closing, other meetings OK. New meeting in Pittsburgh and York. Philadelphia will host the Regional Assembly April 27, 1996.
- SOUTHWEST TRUSTEE – STEVE
Steve talked with many people in his region:
Jay Finesilver regarding the CAWS ’97 Convention. The convention meeting of October 8th will be having elections for committee positions and discussion of theme. Steve will be attending monthly convention meetings starting with the December meeting.
Marcelius in Tulsa, Oklahoma told Steve they are preparing for a convention in either February or March 1996. They are trying to connect with Oklahoma City. Tulsa has 15 meetings a week, and Oklahoma City has 10 and 8 H&l meetings.
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Grace from Houston shared that they are wrapping up preparations for the SOUTHWEST Regional Convention.
Russ from Denver stated the delegates are meeting with Intragroup and presenting the items from the Conference Chips and Literature, changes in Delegate terms, and Trustee elections. Denver has 22 meetings per week and 5 H&l meetings.
Bob Quanz from Albuquerque says they are planning a one day mini convention for sometime in early 1996. They plan on having 10 people attend the SWRC in Houston. There are 18 meetings per week and 1 H&I meeting.
No information from Kansas.
Steve Sullivan in Tucson discussed Arizona Convention, Unity Day and Tucson’s H&l Day. They had a Halloween function on October 21, 1995. Steve Amelotte resigned from his local service positions since his election as SOUTHWEST Regional Trustee. Arizona has 95 meetings per week and 58 H&l meeting. Steve Amelotte attended the Arizona Area convention meeting in Tucson on October 8. The hotel is selected and the dates will be July 5, 6, and 7th 1996. Fundraising is ongoing for this event.
Walter Johnson in Baton Rouge sent minutes from Conference meetings and talked about the Unity Committee.
Steve attended the Southwest Regional in Houston the weekend of October 27th 1995. Convention was well attended, with every state in the region being represented as well as, Louisiana, Tennessee, New York and Arkansas. The assembly voted on two addicts for the Trustee slate: Jay Finesilver and Randall O’Brien. There was no nominee for the non-addict position.
- MIDWEST TRUSTEE – SCOTT
ILLINOIS
Area Chair is Ginger Romanelli.
The Illinois Area consists of eight districts with 94 weekly meetings and 12 H&l meetings. The Area is focussing on Unity.
MICHIGAN
- 38 meetings .
MINNESOTA
- 12 meetings.
- 3 H&l meetings.
- Meetings are planned to start in St. Paul.
MISSOURI
- 30 meetings.
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NEBRASKA
- 9 meetings (same meetings, long existence)
- Nebraska is hosting the November 1997 Midwest Regional Convention.
OHIO
- 135 meetings in 5 Districts.
- 32 H&l meetings.
- Area Chair is Steve Shaw.
- Toledo has 30 meetings unknown number of H&l meetings.
- Akron has 10 meetings and 2 H&l meetings.
- Youngstown has 25 meetings and 8 H&l meetings.
- Cleveland has 50 meetings and 12 H&l meetings.
- Loner groups exist in Mansfield, Dayton and Cincinnati. Each loner group has a vote at the bi-monthly meeting.
The Ohio State convention will be held sometime in July 1996 and the Midwest Regional Convention will be in November 1996.
WISCONSIN
- 41 meetings
- 8 H&l meetings
The Midwest Regional Convention took place October 27-29, 1995 in Brookfield Wisconsin. Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, Michigan and Missouri were represented. There were 290 registrations with 190 dinners and 153 brunches. The 1996 Regional will be held in Toledo, Ohio and 1997 will be outside Omaha, Nebraska. This will be the first time Nebraska hosts the Regional.
INDIANA
- 38 meetings in two Districts.
- 9 H&l meetings.
- Area Chair is Jerry Olkey
- PACIFIC SOUTH TRUSTEE – LEE
There are seven areas in the Pacific South that Lee reported about:
- Los Angeles
This is the largest area in the region.
HOTLINE 310 216 4444
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Chair, Vincent 213 296 7704
158 meetings
H&l chair is being replaced
World Service Delegates:
- Carrie C. 310 456 8061
- Leon S. Mason 213 751 4852
- Mary Hurle 310 837 5510
- Brenda Bennett 213 857 7031
- Karl Urback 213 732 7478
Alternates:
- Kim Marie Johnson 213 295 5050
- Mary Jane unknown
Central Office: 9100 Sepulveda, STE #216, Westchester, CA 90045
Area GSO meetings are held at 7:30 pm, the first Tuesday of the month at 6323 West 80th St. LA at the Covenant Presbyterian Church
LA just held their yearly fundraiser, the 11th Annual Convention at Indian Wells, CA. Attendance was significantly down from last year. Revenue was only $21, 000, down from previous years of $40,000.
Because of the lack of revenue LA is experiencing severe cash shortages. The normal operating hours were Tuesday through Saturday from 9:30 am until 6:00 pm. The new office hours are Tuesday from 9:30 am until 5:30 pm, Friday 9:30 am until 5:30 and Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The hours are 1/2 the normal schedule in an effort to lower the payroll. There will be an effort made at the next GSO to get the districts to buy chips and literature directly from the WSO and distribute as two districts are currently doing. They are cutting back in the printing of their meeting directories. The area is looking for new daytime meetings to be held at the Central Office, in the hopes of increasing operation hours and revenue. There will be a pancake breakfast and Love and Service Seminar November 11, 1995 at the church at 80th and Sepulveda in Westchester. This will be to celebrate the 13th anniversary of the LA fellowship. Work has begun on the 1996 budget. They will probably start using the separate H&l can.
2) Orange County
HOTLINE 714 650 1011
Chair John Kaufman 714 498 9442
35 meetings
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50 H&i panels
World Service Delegates:
- Joe Stevens 714 366 3037
- Dan Dicky 714 645 3675
- Riley 714 288 9368
GSO meetings are the first Saturday of the month.At the end of December they are holding their annual retreat at Big Bear. They have new Chairs for H&I and Activities.
3) San Diego
HOTLINE 619 268 9109
Chair Erin McDonald 619 273 3162
- 28 meetings
- 9 H&I panels
World Service Delegates
- Mark Gillen 619 754 1521
- Ron Bader 619 945 0176
- Patti Zegers unknown
GSO meeting is the third Monday of the month at 6:30 pm in Mesa Vista.The events they are planning are a 12th annual Celebration Around Veteran’s Day which is a 3 speaker meeting with a pot luck dinner. They had a dream date auction weekend that was successful. They are working on locations for the 1998 World Service Convention. They have five candidates for the Convention
- Chair:Bill Zimmerman
- Daryl Sugar
- Ken Cross
- Ken Kravitz
- Neal Berlinsky
4) Inland Empire
HOTLINE 909 359 3895
Chair Duane Miller 909 488 0807
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- 15 meetings
- unknown number of H&I panels
World Service Delegates
- Bryan Bell 909 514 9929
- Jerry Burks unknown
- Marty Breed unknown
GSO meeting is the first Saturday of the Month at 7:30 pm, church in Riversideat 13th and Line.
They have the H&I meeting at 7:00 pmThey are in the process of getting a panel started at the Betty Ford Center in Palm Springs.
There was a controversy about using the NA book which was resolved by reminding them that NA has not given their permission for us to use their book, nor is it Conference Approved Literature.
5) San Gabriel/ Pomona
HOTLINE 818 447 2887
Chair James M. 818 577 9735
- 54 meetings
- 52 H&l panels
World Service Delegates
- Lee King
- John Lewis
- Ernie Brito
GSO meeting is the second Sunday of the month at 4:00 pm at Charter Oaks Hospital in Covina. Their major event will be in March 1996: this is the one they sell Storybook look alike T-shirts for. They are working on becoming incorporated. They have a talent show scheduled for November 11 at the Sierra Madre Methodist Church. A Holiday dance is scheduled for December 16, with speaker and dance at the 185 club in Altadena. They are trying to resolve a money and treasurer issue.
6) San Fernando Valley
HOTLINE 818 988 1777
Chair Crickett Crockett 818 344 0169
- 50 meetings
- 32 H&I panels
World Service Delegates
- Tom Stokes unknown
- Ray unknown
GSO meeting is the second Monday of the Month at 7:30 pm at 14646 Sherman Way at St. Mark’s Church.
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Their major H&l fundraiser was a successful pancake breakfast on October 21. Discussions were held about moving their annual convention in June back to their own area and paying more for the space while getting away from guaranteeing so many room nights. The other suggestion was to have a one day event in the area like an all day concert/picnic.
7) Central California
HOTLINE
Chair Todd M.
- 9 meetings
- 6 H&l panels
World Service Delegates
- Peter D.
- Candice
Big Sur Workshop was held in July.
INTERAREA
All seven areas send representatives once every two months. They meet the first Sunday of even numbered months at noon in the Long Beach Memorial Hospital. Information on event times and locations are shared. Area chairs of different committees are selected to share their individual experience, i.e. one month all PI chairs are invited and the next month all H&l chairs and so on. Common problems and solutions are discussed. An annual Campout is held once a year at Lake Perris. Funds are divided into eight equal shares, one for each area and one share for the WSO. The chair of the group Joe Stevens 714 366 3037 has contacted some people in Clark County, Nevada and will be meeting with them to see how they feel about the proposed realignment with the Inland Empire.
13. PACIFIC NORTH TRUSTEE ~ MIKE
CANADA
VANCOUVER
BRITISH COLUMBIA
- 2 meetings a week
- The info line number is: 604 939 0909
- The contact person is Buddy 604 275 9882. or Christine L 604 254 2779.
- Still having a hard time with meeting attendance.
- They did not attend the Conference
- There is no Area structure, not an Area at this time
CANADA
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CALGARY, ALBERTA
6 meetings a week
2 H&l meetings
They are an Area at this time.
They are one of two districts
The INFOLINE number is 403 229 5213
The chairperson is Margaret A. 403 275 9386
They have good attendance at their meetings
They will buy their literature from Montreal
They did attend the WS Conference
CANADA
EDMONTON, ALBERTA
- 6 meetings
- Area Delegate did attend the Conference.
- The INFOLINE number is: 403 425 2715
- The Chairperson is Percy 0. 403 435 9345
- They are working on an H&l meeting in a detox center
- Working with Lloydminister on the border of Alberta and Saskatchewan
UNITED STATES
ALASKA
ANCHORAGE
- 2 meetings
- w H&l meetings
- Infoline 907 333 6700
- Acting Chair Ron G. 907 338 6195
- Delegate Amelia 907 338 7964
They are not an Area at this time. Attendance has dropped. They are working 1996 budget so they may attend the Conference.
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WASHINGTON
- 33 meetings
- 5 H&l meetings
- There are three active districts and two non active districts.
- The Area has two Delegates:
- Debbie A. 206 676 7164
- Jesse M. 206 822 6526
- The info line number is : 206 722 6117
- The Area chair is Mike C. 206 787 6466
- They will host 1997 Regional Assembly
- Did not attend the Conference due to lack of funds
- Having State Convention May 17, 1996 at Ocean Shores
OREGON
SOUTHWEST WASH.
VANCOUVER
- 21 meetings
- 9 H&l meetings
- The Area has two Delegates:
- Lynne G. 503 788 0884
- Ralph 503 526 9114
- Info Line outside area 800 nocaine
- inside area 503 256 1666
- Chair Rick H. 360 694 8266
- Feb 15, 1996 State Convention will be in Vancouver, WA
- Attended the WS Convention.
- Meetings are well attended.
IDAHO
- 5 meetings (3 in Twin Falls and 2 in Boise)
- no H&l meetings
- Delegate Rose C.
- Alternate Pam C.
- INFO LINE
- Chair Debbie S.
- They will host the Regional Assembly March 29, 1996
- They attended the Conference.Hope to make another CA quilt, this time for the Regional Assembly
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UTAH
- 22 meetings
- 8 H&I meetings
- Delegates:
- Erin C. 801 581 9772
- Ray M. 801 266 5936
- Jim 801 292 8773
- Infoline 801 364 5658
- Ogeden 801 778 1765
- Chair Bill H. 801 269 9654
- WSC 1995 donated $23,960 to WSO
- Rockies VI in Sept. 1995 was as good as always
- They attended the Conference
- They had a Halloween dance in October.
- Delegates gave their report on the Conference at the Area Dance.
NEVADA
- Contact Doyle H. 702 345 1445, still no meetings in the Reno area.
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
- 56 meetings
- 22 H&I meetings.
- There are eight districts.
- The Area meets quarterly, which are well attended and rotate to a different district each meeting.
- Delegates:
- Bill E. 415 285 6893
- Jim S. 408 265 5614
- John W. 408 685 0525
- Infolines:
- Monterey 408 372 4190
- Sacramento 906 927 5740
- North Bay 415 453 8439
- San Francisco 415 821 6155
- Santa Cruz 408 662 8137
- Sonoma 707 578 4160
- South Bay 408 374 8009
- Chair Heidi J. 415 665 9724
- Attended the WS Conference
- San Francisco now has two Crack meetings.
They are working with Pacific South on new boundaries and insurance. They are contemplating making an offer to do
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the 1998 Regional. Delegates made Conference report at Area meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
- TRUSTEE BUDDY SELECTION – MIKE
Names were drawn from a God hat. The new buddy pairing is:Continues at each meeting.
JOHN – CHRIS
FRANCIS – LEE
SHARON – STEVE
ROGER – CHARLES
BRIAN – SCOTT
MIKE – ALL
2. FRENCH TRANSLATION OF STORYBOOK – BRIAN 8\94
Brian staying in touch with Slyvie and checking with Jim Scott.
Stay on old business.
3. 7TH TRADITION 70/30 PLAN – MIKE
Referred to Literature Committee. Francis and Mike to check with Craig.Stay on old business.
4. CLARIFICATION OF TRUSTEE NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE – JOHN & MIKE
John and Mike to work with Burton.
Stay on old business.
5. WSBT LONG RANGE PLANNING, GOALS AS TRUSTEES AND RECOMMENDATIONS — CHRIS, CHARLES , SHARON
A trip to AA WSO to confer is planned.Stay on old business.
6. TRADEMARKS IN ENGLAND AND OTHER COUNTRIES – LEE
KD has sent a memo outlining the procedures being done.
Done.
7. ARCHIVES – SHARON & JOHN
Done.
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8. SPECIAL FUND POLICY – CHRIS & SCOTT
Done.
9. GUIDELINES FOR REPLACEMENT OF WSBT RECORDING SECRETARY
Job description was given to Trustees.
Stay on old business.
10. NEWSGRAM ARTICLE RE: VALUE OF DISTRICTING – FRANCIS
Stay on old business.
11. WSBT FINANCE COMMITTEE : CRAIG AND JIM TO REMAIN ON COMMITTEE -CHRIS AND SCOTT
Chris will investigate and report at next meeting.
Stay on old business.
12. TRUSTEE EXPENSE POLICY – CHRIS
Will be mailed out to all.
Stay on old business.
13. NEWSGRAM ARTICLES BY TRUSTEES –
- Chris–Traditions 1 & 2
- Brian — to be determined
- John – Atlanta WSC (John will see that convention is in Newsgram)
- Sharon – Concepts
- Lee — Conference
- Francis -Spirituality
Stay on old business.
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TRUSTEE COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
WSC CONFERENCE – LEE, MIKE, CHRIS
WSC PUBLIC INFO – ROGER
WSC HOSP & INST – SHARON
WSC CONVENTION – JOHN, STEVE
WSC CHIP, LIT. FORM. FRANCIS, MIKE
WSC STRUCT.& BYLAWS – BRIAN, CHARLES
WSC FINANCE – SCOTT
WSC UNITY – STEVE, CHRIS
TRUSTEE NEGOTIATION – LEE, MIKE, JOHN
TRUSTEE LEGAL – LEE, CHARLES
TRUSTEE ELECTION – SHARON, MIKE
TRUSTEE FINANCE – SCOTT, CHRIS
TRUSTEE CONFERENCE – MIKE
TRUSTEE ORIENTATION – SHARON, BRIAN
MOTION: THAT WE SUPPORT WSOB IN THE TITLE CHANGE OF DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS FOR THE PRESENT OFFICE MANAGER.
SECONDED AND PASSED.
MOTION: WE ASK THE OFFICE BOARD TO CONDUCT PROPER RESEARCH, TO PUT A RANGE TOGETHER FOR US (WHAT WOULD IT COST TO FILL THIS POSITION?)
SECONDED AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTION: WE IMPLEMENT THE SLIDING SCALE FROM 0-7%, (THE OFFICE BOARD MAY RAISE 0 = 5% AT THEIR DISCRETION) AN INCREASE OF 6 OR 7% WOULD HAVE TO BE APPROVED BY WSBT. FOR FISCAL 1995 & 1996 ONLY. SECONDED AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOTION: TUITION REIMBURSEMENT TO BE USED ONLY FOR BUSINESS RELATED ADVANCEMENT;
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SECONDED AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
THE FOLLOWING ARE THE TRUSTEES RESPONSES TO THE LIST OF QUESTION FROM WSO.
MOTION: WE WILL NOT STOCK BIG BOOKS OR 12X12’S AT OUR OFFICE SECONDED AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOTION: GIVE THE AIRLINE TICKET TO THE ATLANTA CONVENTION COMMITTEE TO DETERMINE HOW IT CAN BEST BE USED.
SECONDED AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
THERE IS NO MORATORIUM ON NEW LITERATURE.
MONTREAL HAS ASKED IF THEY CAN PRODUCE A FRENCH SPEAKING PSA TO AIR IN CANADA? IF THEY WANT TO, THEY CAN PRODUCE IT AND BRING IT TO THE CONFERENCE FOR APPROVAL.
IF THE REVISION DATES ON ENGLISH AND FRENCH LITERATURE ARE DIFFERENT IT IS OK.
MOTION: WE FOLLOW THE WSO SUGGESTION TO FILE A TRADEMARK IN FOREIGN COMMERCE.
SECONDED AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.MOTION: ED GODFREY BE RATIFIED AS MEMBER OF WSOB.SECONDED AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
Group inventory was done.
Meeting time was set for 9:00 am Sunday, November 5, 1995
Meeting adjourned at 10:20 pm with a prayer.
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Meeting called to order 9:00 am with Serenity Prayer.
ROLL CALL:
MIKE PINE, PACIFIC SOUTH REGIONAL TRUSTEE, CHAIR
CHARLES LEWIS, ATLANTIC NORTH REGIONAL TRUSTEE
JOHN HENSON, ATLANTIC SOUTH REGIONAL TRUSTEE VICE CHAIR
ABBOT FRANCIS, NON ADDICT TRUSTEE
LEE ARTER, PACIFIC SOUTH REGIONAL TRUSTEE
BRIAN NORTH, WORLD SERVICE OFFICE TRUSTEE
SCOTT STOKES, MIDWEST REGIONAL TRUSTEE
SHARON SMITH, TRUSTEE AT LARGE, CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
CHRIS PHILLIPS, TRUSTEE AT LARGE
ROGER GRAY, WORLD SERVICE TRUSTEE
STEVE AMELOTTE, SOUTHWEST REGIONAL TRUSTEE
NEW BUSINESS WITH SPONSOR
1. Newsgram articles: coordination of articles, advance knowledge – Brian
MOTION: WHEN A TRUSTEE IS ASSIGNED A TOPIC FOR THE NEWSGRAM THEY WILL NOTIFY KD OF THAT TOPIC AND FIND OUT THE DEADLINE.
SECONDED AND PASSEDHave a trustee assigned to Newsgram, starting with Roger.
2. Philosophy on restitution vs. anonymity — Lee
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A lot of discussion about this. Prosecution would break a lot of traditions. Suggest local By-Laws write procedure.
3. WSO credit policy – John
MOTION: WE DO NOT EXTEND CREDIT TO ANY AREA OR INDIVIDUAL. SECONDED AND PASSED.
4. WS Convention bids at Regional Assemblies — Scott
In convention guidelines there is a motion with the wording:” with the blessing of the Region”. John will get the exact wording. There is nothing in place that says Areas cannot make a bid.Discussed and finished.
5. Districts not supporting Area’s — Scott Are there Unity Chairs in the Areas?
Discussed and finished.
6. WS Convention changes — Chris
Changes feel like they are occurring too fast. Discussed and finished.
7. More than one Non-Addict Trustee on WSBT — Sharon
This topic came from the Conference floor. Discussion included the fact that the Trustees are still defining the role of the one Non-Addict Trustee. Tabled for future discussion.
8. Long Tradition Form — Sharon
This topic came from the Conference floor. We already use the Conference approved 12×12. Refer to Structure and Bylaws.
9. More attention needs to be paid to last minute motions brought to the Conference floor especially when there is a division between committees- Sharon Discussion included paying more attention to work done in the committee meetings.
10. Religious/Ethnic symbols appropriateness on CA memorabilia – Brian Chris will write something for the Newsgram about awareness, affiliations and opinions and protecting our logo.
11. Copyrighted logos on memorbillia — John
Lee will draft a letter to send to Pensacola districts.
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12. Denver Convention, Steve’s travel — Chris
This will be money well spent. Trustees fully support Steve attending monthly meetings.
13. Illness in Recovery Literature — Mike
MOTION: TO TABLE THIS UNTIL THE CONFERENCE CALL NOVEMBER 26, 1995. SECONDED AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
14. Invitation to past Trustees to the Conference, shared meals for Unity -John
At the February Trustee meeting will discuss how to include former Trustees in the Conference, Unity Lunch etc.
15. Trustee role on committees — Chris
Trustee will work with Chair of Committee, and review motions. Trustee will let the Committee know they need to leave from time to time, and will need to be brought current on their return. Discussed and finished.
16. Rotation of Trusted Servants – Chris
Is the fellowship being served well when change is made only to fulfill rotation? Discussed and finished.
17. Delegate Conference assignments — Chris
Discussion included the possibility of assigning new Delegates to specific committees. Suggest talking with Areas at RegionalAssemblies about which committees to work on.
18. Schedule meeting with WSO manager and WSBT – Mike
During the February and August meeting the Trustees will meet with the General Manger. During the November and May meetings the Trustees will meet with the Officers. Done.
19. Recruiting of members from organizations outside — John
When it occurs inside meeting rooms, stop it and when it occurs outside the meeting rooms it’s only opinion.
20. Toledo deal — Scott
Is there an implied affiliation when office space is rented for only $10.00 per month. Discussed.
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21. Replacement of Recording Secretary- Mike
By November 1996 a new recording secretary will be needed. The current secretary has written a first draft job description.
22. New By-Laws CA WSO
Bob Campbell will get a copy.
23. Health Insurance for Office – Brian
Much discussion about the concept, implementation.MOTION: WE APPROVE THE CONCEPT OF WSO OFFERING HEALTH CARE TO ALL FULLTIME EMPLOYEES.SECONDED AND PASSED. ROGER AND CHARLES TO CO-ORDINATE.
24. Review Financials — Mike
Brian will clarify a few points and get the chart of accounts for the Trustees.
25. WSO employee drive to PO Box daily? — Lee
Brian will investigate why we need to go each day.
26. What is the WSO prudent reserve? — Chris
Is it one year or six months? Office will refer to Finance committee.
Next Conference call scheduled for November 26, 1995. Sharon will organize and inform of number and times.
NEXT MEETING SET FOR 7:00 pm FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1996 AT THE RADDISON HOTEL IN MANHATTAN BEACH, CA.
MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 1:00 pm WITH A PRAYER.
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