COCAINE ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICE OFFICE
Minutes of Board Meeting
March 14, 1991
ATTENDEES: Pam K., Bill Z., Carrie C., Ray G., David C., Mitch B.
Meeting opened with the Serenity Prayer at 7:30 p.m.
Bill Z. read the eighth tradition.
Carrie C. read the minutes from the February 21, 1991 Board meeting. Bill Z. made a motion to accept the minutes as read with minor alterations*
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
OFFICE REPORT – David C. (see attached)
Bill Z. made a motion to have four cases of copier paper in stock at all times. Carrie C. seconded. (Motion Passed)
David C. will conduct an office supply inventory. Carrie C. will obtain quote for purchase of copy paper from Kelly Paper while David C. will obtain a quote from Ingram Paper. Two cases of paper are to be purchased immediately.
It was the consensus of the Board to limit the quantity of 23 Questions on the literature order form to 100 pieces per order.
Bill Z. made amotion to have David C. keep track of literature sales, ie. How much sold at H & I price? and How much sold at full price.
Brian N. will be asked to go through the Conference minutes to locate information on H & I prices for literature.
There is a backlog of requests for “Meeting Here” signs.
David C. will obtain the purchase price information for 20 signs in order to satisfy backlog.
PUBLIC INFORMATION – Todd C. (see attached)
Todd C. faxed his report to the WSO which was read by Pam K.
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Carrie C. obtained a copy of “The Treatment Directory” which lists hotline numbers for A A. This directory will be given to Todd C. at the next PI Committee meeting so that CA might be included in their next edition.
NEWSGRAM/CONNECTION – Bill Z. & Craig H.
See attached regarding “Best Of” issue of the Connection.
The Newsgram is awaiting contributions for next issue.
Carrie C. will make a copy of the letter to committe chairs regarding cost saving ideas and leave it in Nancy’s box for forwarding. Carrie C. will also contact Amy B. the CA Book chairperson for a possible article.
WORLD SERVICES DIRECTORY – Mitch B.
Copies of the directory were sent to Jack P.s Bill Z. and Debbie B. for review prior to publishing. Only the areas that responded properly to the written request for meeting updates will have updated information printed. Some areas sent a copy of their respective directories which was not what was asked for.
Bill Z. made a motion to refund money for back-ordered directories and send a letter to areas explaining that due to lack of accurate meeting information the directory will not be produced. Pam seconded. (Motion Passed)
FINANCE REPORT – Ray G.
Ray G. submitted items A B & C (not included with these minutes). The statements from January through June 1990 are needed.
LONER’S PROGRAM – Helene H. (report given by David C.)
A letter was sent to the WSO to go to the loner sponsors. Address labels are needed for them before they are shipped out.
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OLD BUSINESS:
WORLD SERVICE OFFICE BOARD MANUAL – Brian N.
Tabled.
OFFICE MANAGER – Pam K.
An ad will be submitted to the L.A. Times for an Office Manager.
TREASURER – WSOB
The letter has been completed and needs to be copied onto letterhead paper before mailing to Southern California delegates.
WENDELL’S – Bob C.
Tabled.
UNPUBLISHED LITERATURE/BANNERS – Bill Z.
Literature and banners promised for May 1, 1991. The trademark R’ has been put on all literature. Bill Z. will review then have Major Graphics print 50,000 pieces.
QUARTERLY MAILING DATES LETTER – David C.
Done.
REIMBURSEMENT OF CONVENTION EXPENSES – WSOB
Tabled.
TRUSTEES’ MEETING – Bill Z.
Tabled.
NEW BUSINESS:
AREA ADDRESS LIST – Pam K.
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Unless area addresses are provided all mail will be addressed to delegates only.
STEAM CLEANING OF CARPET – Carrie C.
Carrie C. will contact carpet care people in the fellowship to see if they would be willing to provide their services to the WSO.
DEPOSITS – Carrie C.
David C. will be assisting Carrie C. in the copying of checks for deposits.
Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. with the Serenity Prayer.
Thank you for letting me be of service!
CARRIE C.
Secretary
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AGENDA
Board Meeting of March 14, 1991
SERENITY PRAYER READ EIGHTH TRADITION
READ MINUTES OF 2/21/91 BOARD MEETING
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Office Report Public Information Newsgram & Connection World Services Directory Finance Report Loner’s Program
OLD BUSINESS:
- WSOB Manual – Brian N.
- Office Manager – Pam K.
- Treasurer – WSOB
- Wendell’s (metal chips) – Bob C.
- Non-Profit/Tax Exempt Letters – Carri
- Unpublished Literature – Bill Z.
- Banners – Bill Z.
- Quarterly Mailing Dates Letter – David C.
- Reimbursement/Payment of Conv. Fees – WSOB
(OLD BUSINESS TO BE HELD IN ABEYANCE)
- Spanish Literature Translations – Bill Z. (after new pieces are printed)
- Office Lease (May 1991) – Pam K.
- Archives – Carrie C.
- KCT Groundrules for selling chips – Bob C.
- Found Checks – 1991 Conference
- H&I Lit.
NEW BUSINESS:
- Trustees Meeting – Bill Z.
- Area Address List
- Steam Cleaning of Carpets
- Treatment Directory
For all attached reports: https://documents.historyofca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/1991-03-14-wsob-minutes.pdf