Aug 13, 1987 – WSOB Minutes

COCAINE ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICE OFFICE MINUTES OF BOARD MEETIN

AUGUST 13, 1987

ATTENDEES

• COCO C.
• RUSTY F.
• JIM G. R
• EGGIE L.
• HELENE H.
• STEVE P.
• KEN B.
• CORY A.
• LINDA H.
• JIM B.
• BOB G.

The meeting was called to order with the Serenity Prayer at 7:30PM.

Cory was asked to read the long version of the 10th tradition.

Helene read the minutes of July 23, 1987.

Motion: to accept minutes as read. Seconded and carried.

TREASURER’S REPORT – Linda H.

• Balance as of August 1, 1987 =$6239.40
• expenses 299.92
• income 2737.18
• Cash balance August 13, 1987 – $8676.66

Income statement submitted for June 1, 1986 – May 31, 1987

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Public Information – Bob G.

Written report submitted.

The board requested copies of letters sent out by this committee. A description of the works of this committee was requested. The board asked for a copy of the P.I. handbook. Bob will submit a copy of the written public service announcement for the board to review.

Newsgram – Jim G.

Check with Ray regarding Trustee Interviews since Coco stated that their would no longer be interviews in the Newsgram with Trustees.

Jim outlined what will be included in the next issue. It was suggested that an article be written on each tradition (one per issue).

Connection –

Bruce McC, the editor of the Connection has resigned his position as such, A letter is to be sent to him thanking him for his service and dedication to the W.S. Connection. Reggie will write a letter to all the subscribers to the Connection for the next board meeting.

World Directory

Neil B. resigned as chairperson of this committee. A letter thanking him for his service and dedication to the W.S. Directory will be sent. Linda is entering corrections into the computer so that the directory can go to print.

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OLD BUSINESS

1. Rental Space – would be $750/month if we decided to take the space. Coco made the. decision not to take the space next door. At this time she felt it was unaffordable.   Suggest we take the money to make present office workable.There was some disagreement about this. Motion: To accept the office space next door on a month to month basis with the $375 increase. Seconded and carried.
2. Hired person to help Cory at $5 per hour with chips and literature. This is not a member of the fellowship. He has helped tremendously with the moving out-of the orders thru this office. His name is Steve.
3. Steve P. – Insurance – cannot find anyone to write the policy. Seems to be a high risk policy and no willingness to do so. Claims security for office is poor. We are open to law suits amongst the fellowship.
4. Need furniture for new office space. Several persons will check into donations or second hand furniture.
5. Call Bob L. regarding the bumper stickers that were sent to San Francisco for the convention. They have never been returned to the office.

NEW BUSINESS

1. Bob M. requested permission to attend the next board meeting. Suggest he call the trustees and discuss with them.
2. Bill Zimmerman from San Diego will attend the next board meeting. Courts in San Diego are not recognizing Cocaine Anonymous Meetings. He asked if we could give him information to take back package with him. Also suggest that he call the District Attorney for Los Angeles County to ask for some help as he is aware of Cocaine Anonymous’ existence.
3. Metal chips – all sold out from first order. New order to include:
   1. 1000 – 1 year
   2. 1000 – 2 year
   3. 600 – 3 year
   4. 200 – 4 year
   5. 200 – 5 year
4. Transcripts from the conference-discuss with Ray G. at next board meeting.
5. Conference-Coco and Steve to check out Marina International to see if they can accomodate our needs. This will take place on Saturday.
6. Discussion of Regional meeting postponed to next week.

Motion to adjourn – 9:25 pm

Next meeting August 20, 1987

Thank you for letting me be of service

Helene Heurtin

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