COCAINE ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICE OFFICE
Minutes of Board Meeting
August 20, 1987
Meeting was opened at 7:30PM with serenity prayer.
Ray read the long version of the 11th tradition.
Helene read the minutes of the meeting of August 13, 1987 meeting.
Motion: To accept minutes as read. Motion seconded and carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Newsgram – Jim B.
Newsgram to be sent out mid-Sept. Will be ready for approval next meeting.
Intergroup – Jim B.
Estimate form ready to be sent to delegates and central offices. However, it was discussed that it should be reprinted with the CA logo at the top and to correct the phone //. Still looking for ideas for a cover letter to go out with Starter Kits. Jim will discuss this with Coco.
Connection – Reggie
Submitted a letter stating the suspension of the Connection at this time to go to subscribers . A letter to accompany checks for new subscriptions will be submitted as well prior to returning the checks to the subscribers.
TREASURERT S REPORT – Linda H.
- Balances
- Trust account – $3443.00
- Oper. account 3233.50
- $8676.50
Suggest we change shipping and handling charges on order forms as a result of there being no previous formula for the figures being charged at this time. It was agreed that we charge a flat 5% shipping and handling charge. Add discount of 20% for orders over $200 to the order form.
OLD BUSINESS
- Bumper stickers – Bob L. with track down bumper stickers and mail back whatever is left.
- Convention – San Francisco is waiting for their books to be completed before sending the money to us. However, they will send $5000 at this time. Suggest that the checking account and monies should be sent to the WSO. All records should be here in this office.
- Conference – Coco and Steve checked out the Marina International and felt it would accomodate our needs.
- Regional area meeting – This meeting was turned over to the Chairperson of San Gabriel/Pomona area to contact all persons involved.
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OLD BUSINESS – cont’d
e. Office needs office adding machine as well as a push button phone. Suggest we buy an adding machine at Radio Shack. Call phone company to check on rates for a rotary line added onto the present line. Also find out the cost of a 1-800 number.
f. Additional office space – Trustees overturned the decision to take this space since they felt that this kind of expense should be approved at the conference level. It was explained that we are answerable to the conference for all our expenses.
g. Furnishings for office – get estimate for needs.
h. Insurance- Can possibly get liability and fire. Will investigate this further.
NEW BUSINESS
a) To consider expansion of metal chips to 10 years. The cost would be approximately $260 per plate.
Motion to adjourn – 9:25 pm
Next meeting September 10, 1987
Thank you for letting me be of service
HELENE HEURTIN
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