COCAINE ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICE OFFICE
Minutes of Board Meeting
May 9, 1991
ATTENDEES: Pam K., Bill Z., Brian N., Carrie C., Ray G., Steve L., Bob C.
Meeting opened at 7:50 p.m. with the Serenity Prayer.
Steve L. read the 12th Tradition.
Carrie C. read the minutes from the April 25, 1991 Board meeting. Brian N. made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Bill Z. seconded. (Motion Passed)
OFFICE REPORT – David C. (see attached)
PUBLIC INFORMATION – no report
PUBLICATIONS – Bill Z.
The new literature is here as are the new banners. Carrie C. made a motion to charge $50.00 per banner of $85.00 for the pair. Brian N. seconded. (Motion Passed – One Abstention) Normal shipping costs will be charged for shipping the banners in cardboard tubes. It was decided the 25 tubes will be purchased from Kent Landsburg.
There was no news regarding the Newsgram.
Information pertaining to the Connection will be available at the next Trustees Meeting over the Memorial Day weekend.
WORLD SERVICES DIRECTORY – Pam K.
A letter was written (see attached) to everyone who paid for directories.
Carrie C. contacted AA Los Angeles for advice on compiling up to date meeting information and printing. AALA indicated that their drecctory contains meeting information for 2800 meetings and is obsolete the minute they print it,. They said their prayers are with CAWSO as for keeping our directory up to date. They further stated that if we can find a miracle method of creating a directory that is current the day after it’s printed to please let them in on it.
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A letter will be written and sent out with the June 5th mailing requesting accurate meeting information from all areas. This information will be collected at the Conference assembled and printing as soon as possible.
FINANCE REPORT – Ray G.
CA Book – Ray requested that Amy B., the CA Book Chair, submit projected expenses for pre-approval by the CAWSO Board before making expenditures. Additionally, a proposed budget and monthly cash flow needs were requested. Ray G. suggested that Amy B. obtain quotes for the rental of a lap top computer in addition to speaking to the Conference Committee should she find that computer is necessary for use at the 1991 Conference.
David C.’s health insurance was discussed and will be paid.
David C. is now required to submit his telephone log at each Board meeting.
All tax issues are now being handled by the CPA. Ray G. found several necessary forms in the office files that have been needed.
Pam K. talked to the bank regarding letters to people/businesses who received checks from CAWSO that bounced due to a bank error. Letters will be sent immediately.
The bank has sent nine months of statements for 1990 that are being reviewed.
LONERS’ PROGRAM – Helene H„
No report.
OLD BUSINESS:
OFFICE MANUAL – Brian N„
This will be an ongoing project.
OFFICE MANAGER ~ Pam K„
Interviews will be scheduled for Saturday, May 18, 1991. Ray G., Pam K. and Bill Z. will attend. Bill Z. will set up the appointments by calling each applicant on Monday, May 13, 1991.
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TREASURER
Steve L. introduced himself as a candidate tor treasurer and reviewed his service background., His name will be submitted to the ‘Board at Trustees tor approval.
LITERATURE COST LOG – David C. & Pam K.
A discussion was held regarding the three areas that order H & I priced literature -for normal use. This issue will be ban led by the regional trustees.
LITERATURE COPYRIGHT – Pam K„
In formati cm regarding the copyright of all CA literature will be forwarded to Mike P. the WS Literature Committee Chairperson along with a letter (see attached).
REDECORATING OP OFFICE – WSOB
This will be accomplished when money to do so becomes available. (ABEYANCE)
DAVID C.’S REVIEW ~ WSOB
David C. will be asked to draft his own job description first.
BOOTLEG ORDERS – Pam K„
A letter will be written to the Serenity Shop in Canada along with a reimbursement check for their chip order.
The next CAWSO Board meeting will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, May 24, 1991 during the WS Convention in Anaheim.
Carrie C.
Secretary,
CAWSO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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