COCAINE ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICE OFFICE
Minutes of Board Meeting
August 8, 1991
ATTENDEES: Pam K., Bill Z., Carrie C., Steve L., Brian N., Ray G., Lee A.
Meeting opened at 7:3o p.m.. with the Serenity Prayer.
The Fourth Tradition was read by Brian N.
The minutes of July 11, 1991 board meeting were read. A motion to accept the minutes as ready was made by Steve L. and seconded by Bill Z.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
OFFICE REPORT – K.D. (see attached)
Pam K. read K.D.’s report aloud.
A motion was passed to print 1000 logo stickers for $39.78.
Rather than buy a new coffee makers, K.D. will be requested to run vinegar through the old machine.
Bill Z. will talk to K.D. regarding the salary vs. timecard issue.
Brian N. indicated he paid for his own room at the 1991 WS Convention and showed the Board his paid bill.
Bill Z. made a motion to have K.D. assist with registration at the 1991 WS Conference on August 28 beginning at 9 a.m. at the request of the Conference Committee. Pam K. seconded. (passed)
PUBLIC INFORMATION – Lee A. (see attached minutes)
Lee A. is the new PI chair replacing Todd C.
Lee indicated a need for envelopes and pamphlets. Bill Z. made a motion to give PI 100 #10 envelopes and 100 of each pamphlet. Carrie C. seconded. (motion passed)
The PI committee will be given a drawer in the desk in the office foyer.
Lee requested an address list for areas. This list will be compiled at the Conference.
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Lee asked if he should and was given the Board’s “blessing” to arrange tho have CA listed in the ODPHP National Health Information Center database.
The idea for a PI Fact File/pamphlet will be brought up at the Conference PI Committee meeting in August 1991.
Lee submitted a letter draft to all PI Committee chairs for WSO Board approval. (approved)
K.D. is to inform the PI Committee of what PSAs are going where on a monthly basis.
PI will mail pamphlets to inmates and forward mail to H&I.
Lee was thanked by the WSO Board for attending the meeting and providing such a detailed and informative report.
PUBLICATIONS – Bill Z.
“No news”.
FINANCE REPORT – Steve L. (see attached)
There is a frequent contact between K.D. and Michael Chakas (the accountant). Approximately $7,000 in bills were paid. The sum of $8,000 was transferred from the reserve into the operating account.
A 1990 bank error in our favor was discovered and is being investigated.
Approximately $15,000 is expected from the 1991 WS Convention Committee.
Bill Z. made a motion to move $4,000 from the WSC reserve to the operating account. Carrie C. seconded. (motion passed)
OLD BUSINESS:
CONFERENCE REPORTS – WSOB
Bill Z. will make the WSO report and introduce the individual Board members.
Pam K. will announce here resignation as WSOB chair.
DAVID C. – WSOB
David’s letter was discussed (see attache). The WSO will respond to his letter promptly.
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CA BOOK CHAIR ROOM AT CONFERENCE – WSOB
Carrie C. made a motion to have the WSO pay for Amy B.’s 1/2 of the room they will share at the 1991 WS Conference pending approval of the WS Literature Committee. Bill Z. Seconded. (passed)
COMPUTER – Bill Z.
Bill Z. presented a second quote for a computer and quote for ….(unreadable)….. to obtain a 3rd quote.
Bill Z. made a motion to spend up to … unreadable… for a dot matrix printer. Steve L…..(unreadable)
NEW BUSINESS
None
The WSOB thanked Ray G., …. (unreadable)……assistance and love he gave during his years of service to the wSO and CA as a whole.
The meeting adjourned…. (unreadable)… with the Lord’s Prayer.
Thank you for letting me be of service.
Carrie C.
Secretary
CAWSO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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