COCAINE ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICE OFFICE
Minutes of Board of Directors Meeting
October 23, 1991
ATTENDEES: CAWSO Board of Directors:
- Bill Z. (WSO Trustee/Acting Chair)
- Carrie C. (Secretary)
- Brian N. (Director)
- Steve L. (Treasurer)
- Trustee: Bob C. (WS Trustee)
Meeting opened at 7:45 p.m. with a moment of silence and the Serenity Prayer.
The seventh tradition was read by Carrie C.
Carrie C. read the minutes of the October 10, 1991 Board
meeting. Minutes passed with correction to “PODIUM SIGN COST” section, –should read “PODIUM AND MEETING SIGN COST”
OFFICE REPORT – K.D. (see attached)
K.D.’s job performance during her ninety day probationary period plus two weeks (honeymoon) was reviewed, Steve L. made a motion to make K.D. a salaried employee with an annual salry of $ 33,600 ($ 16.15 per hour) to be paid on a biweekly basis ($ 1292,00) effective September 23, 1991.
(PASSED)
The WSOB unanimously gave K.D. a vote of confidence for all of the outstanding work she has done for the CAWSO.
Steve L. made a motion to have K.D.’s salary reviewed on October 1, 1992 and annually thereafter. (PASSED)
Health insurance issues will be discussed by Steve L. and K.D. The CAWSO health insurance budget will remain the same os last year.
K.D.’s Office Manager Job Description was reviewed and temporarily approved by the WSOB. (see attached) It was then reffered to Brian N. for Structure and Bylaws review. A copy of the job description will be placed in K.D.’s file.
Steve L. and Carrie C. will work together on an evaluation letter for K.D.’s file also,
The tax-exempt postage issue is tabled until March 1993 when the lease expires.
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SPANISH OUTREACH/TRANSLATION –
Brian N. will check with Pablo M. regarding the wording of the title of the **Choosing a Sponsor11 pamphlet. It had been reported at the 10/23/91 Board meeting that this pamphlet was translated as “Choosing Your Sponsor.”
VOLUNTEERS –
A draft of a letter to area service committee chairs requesting volunteers was faxed to the WSO and approved by the WSOB. K.D. will be instructed to send it to all Pacific South areas and the Inter-Area Group with a note asking that the letter be made available to meetings.
FINANCE – Steve L.
K.D. will be instructed to disburse the $ 13,000 1991 WS Convention check into the WSO reserve.
K.D.’s salary was adjusted retroactive to September 23, 1991. This will be paid at the next WSO Board meeting.
The Spending Committee Guidelines were drafted as follows:
- The purpose of the Spending Committee is to research and approve all expenditures over $ 100.00
- The Spending Committee shall consist of the WSO Executive Board of Directors Officers and the WSO Office Manager.
- Purchasing guidelines are:
- A minimum of 3 independent bids per item over $ 100.0 0 shall be obtained.
- A majority vote by the WSOB is required for approval of expenditure (must be obtained after an informed discussion.
Steve L. will adapt the existing CAWSO PI Committee’s expense log for all expense reimbursements.
The sum of $ 1000.00 will be placed into the WS Conference Reserve for October 1991.
Regarding the $ 1200.00 Bank of America CD, Bob C. is the only signatory. The CD is frozen until July 1991.. A signature card is to be obtained from Bank of America so all WSOB officers’ signatures can be added. This money will be reflected in the WSO Prudent Reserve.
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PUBLICATIONS
K.D. will research how to get French literature printed for sales to all French meetings.
Steve L, made a motion to include pages 1214 of the WS Manual and Service Guide (revised 6/91) describing suggested duties of meeting treasurers in all starter kit requests. (PASSED)
PUBLIC INFORMATION –
Brian N. read the CAWSO PI committee’s report.
Steve L. made a motion to give PI/LG a 50% price break on literature (like H & I gets). (PASSED)
Dan T, will be requested at the next WSOB meeting to write a letter to PI chairs regarding this price break. Literature will not be personalized with area names, however, each area PI committee may personalize their own literature.
OLD BUSINESS:
DELEGATE MAILING DATES –
K.D. will be requested to provide them.
CARDBOARD STEPS/TRADITIONS – K.D. will get bids.
AA DISCLAIMER STICKERS –
K.D. will get wording on stickers from Jack P. and print label size stickers.
WSOB OFFICERS EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS –
Receipts for food and parking are to be submitted at the next WSOB meeting for reimbursement up to $ 25.00 per day for the 5 days of the 1991 WS Conference.
Meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m.
Thank you for letting me be of service !
Carrie C.
Secretary
CAWSO Board of Directors
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