COCAINE ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICE OFFICE
Minutes of Board of Directors Meeting
November 7, 1991
CAWSO Board of Directors:
- Bill Z. (WSO Trustee/Acting Chairperson)
- Carrie C. (Secretary)
- Brian N. (Director)
- Steve L. (Treasurer)
Trustee: Lee A. (Pacific South Region)
WSO Committee Chairs:
- Dan T. (PI/Loners’ Group)
- Jerry L. (Volunteers)
- Eddie P. (Spanish Outreach/Transtations)
- Pablo M. (Spanish Outreach/Translations)
Meeting opened at 7:35 p.m. with a moment of silence and the Serenity Prayer.
The Eighth Tradition was read in English by Jerry L.
The Eighth Tradition was read in Spanish by Pablo M.
Carrie C. read the minutes of the October 23, 1991 WSO Board meeting. The minutes were accepted as read with the following addendum to page 1 under OFFICE REPORT:
“The WSOB unanimously gave K.D. a vote of confidence for all of the outstanding work she has done for the CAWSO.”
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
SPANISH OUTREACH/TRANSLATIONS – Eddie P. & Pablo M.
Pablo M. stated that 26 Tips and the Speaker Meet ing Format are ready to be typed and were turned over to the WSOB. Pablo M. was informed by the WSOB that he may change the wording of phrases that do not translate well.
Raymond C. of Orange County, CA. will be forwarding ” The First Thirty Days ” to the WSO with the week per Eddie P.
PUBLIC INFORMATION/LONERS’ GROUP – Dan T.
The WSO PI/LG Committee held a meeting at the WSO on October 12, 1991. (see attached minutes)
Pablo M. offered to assist PI/LG in obtaining a list of all recovery centers in the USA.
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The forwarding of Loner mail was discussed. Carrie C. suggested that Sean D. incorporate it into his current job duties since he would like to work more hours. This issue will be tabled to the November 21, 1991 WSOB meeting and the Trustees’ Meeting which will be held the following weekend.
Dan T. will develop guidelines for area PI chairs for the ordering of 1/2 price literature.
The WSOB thanked Dan T. for his great efforts.
VOLUNTEERS – Jerry L.
Jerry L. presented to the WSOB his letter to Pacific South Region area chairpersons in which he requests volunteers for WSO committees. Brian N, made a motion to approve the letter. Seconded by Carrie C. (PASSED)
Bill Z. asked Jerry L. to contact absent WSO committee chairs to remind them that their presence is needed at WSOB meetings Jerry L. will contact Bill Z. with his results.
UNITY OUTREACH – Suzie S. (not present)
The WSOB received minutes from Suzie S. for the September 22, 1991 committee meeting.
BREAK 8:30 p.m.
REOPENED 8:55 p.m.
FINANCE REPORT – Steve L.
The $ 13,000 check has been distributed into the Trust
Account.
The WSOB 1991 Conference expenses were reimbursed at $ 125.00 per Board member.
OFFICE REPORT – K.D.
K.D. requested that Sean D. be allowed to open the WSO for the use of the the CALA Convention committee meeting since he is on the commit tee and has keys. (approved)
Carrie C. made a motion to approve the following delegate mailing dates:
- March 1
- June 1
- September 1
- December 1
(passed.)
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Delegate mailings are to include Newgrams. All committee mailings to delegates through the WSO must be received at least TWO weeks prior to its mailing date so the WSOB can approve the mailing. If received AFTER the WSOB meeting PRIOR to the mailing it will not be approved and not mailed.
A cover letter for each mailing will outline what is and is not in the mailing.
K.D.’s review date: It will remain October 1.
Health Insurance: Bill Z. will speak to K. D . regarding checking into her husband’s insurance policy which would most likely provide better coverage than the CAWSO could arrange.
Computer Software: K.D. will be authorized to purchase Word Perfect and a Lotus 1-2-3 upgrade for the new computer.
Accounting Program: K.D. is to learn whatever accounting program she feels will best serve the WSO and it will be purchased.
Office Space: Bill Z. will investigate office space recommended by K.D. within the next few weeks.
OLD BUSINESS:
MAJOR GRAPHICS BILL:
The sum of $ 1800 was paid toward this bill.
PHOTOCOPYING OF PI WORKBOOK:
Sean D. will be informed to make twenty copies.
CA BOOK:
Carrie C.presented a resume of publishing consultant Al Fahr who would like to assist CA in the publishing of the CA
Book. Bill Z. will arrange a consultation with Mr. Fahr and the WSOB for either the first or second WSOB meeting in December. Amy B. , CA Book chairperson, will be informed of when this meeting will take place.
MEETING ADJOURNED: 10:10 p.m. with the Serenity Prayer.
Thank you for letting me be of service !
Carrie C.
Secretary
CAWSO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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