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Lionel convened the Conference at 9 AM, Sunday March 22,
Bob M. lead the Serenity Prayer.
Paul read “How It Works”.
The 12 Steps were read.
Lionel read the 12 Steps in French.
Shelly from South Central Los Angeles read the 12 Traditions.
The Chairman asked for a Roll Call with number of votes you are representing.
ROLL CALL
| Jennifer | Trustee | 1 | ||
| John | 1 | San Jose | ||
| Johnny | Trustee | 1 | ||
| Shelly | 1 | South Central Los | Angeles | |
| Melody | 1 | South Central Los | Angeles | |
| Bob | 1 | West Los Angeles | ||
| Ray | Trustee | 1 | ||
| Misty | 1 | West Los Angeles | ||
| Bob | Trustee | 1 | ||
| Greg | Trustee | 1 | ||
| Bill | 1 | Orange County | ||
| Randy | 4 | Chicago |
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ROLL CALL continued
| Rusty | 1 | Long Beack | |
| Reggie | Trustee | 1 | |
| David | 1 | Orange County | |
| Mike | 1 | Riverside | |
| Steve | 1 | San Fernando Valley | |
| Ken B. | 1 | Houston | |
| Sheila | 2 | Antelope Valley and San Fernando Valley | |
| Kelly | 1 | Portland, OR | |
| Donna | 1 | St. Louis | |
| Lucy | 1 | Connecticut | |
| Clark | 2 | Seattle | |
| Shahin | 1 | Connecticut | |
| Jack | 1 | Connecticut | |
| Wayne | 1 | South Bay | |
| Mike | 1 | Puget Sound Area | |
| H. Lee | Trustee | 1 | Houston, TX |
| John | 1 | Monterey County | |
| Coby | 1 | San Diego | |
| Paul B. | 1 | Orange County | |
| Sandy | 1 | San Francisco | |
| Bobby | 1 | New York City | |
| Rhonda | 1 | New York City | |
| Virginia | 1 | New York City | |
| Laurie | 1 | Orange County | |
| Mason | 1 | Flint, Michigan | |
| Billy | 1 | Flint, Michigan | |
| Sherwin | 1 | Milwaukee | |
| Steve | 1 | San Gabriel Valley | |
| Annette | 1 | Milwaukee | |
| Mike | 1 | Santa Rosa, CA | |
| Alice | 1 | San Gabriel Valley | |
| Daniel | 1 | San Diego | |
| P. Clay | 1 | Houston, TX | |
| Lucy | 1 | San Francisco | |
| Betty | 1 | Marin County | |
| Wayne | 1 | Oakland, CA | |
| Jim | 1 | San Gabriel Valley | |
| Gail | 1 | Nashville, TN | |
| Bob | Board | ||
| Fenn | Trustee | 1 | |
| Alan S. | 1 | Santa Fe, NM | |
| Helene | Board | ||
| Happy | Board | ||
| Richard | Board | ||
| Zachary | 1 | South Central Los Angeles | |
| Richard | 1 | South Central Los Angeles |
The quorum was established at 60 without the World Services Office Board.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mike from Riverside gave the Policy and internal Affairs committee report and suggested that this committee be dissolved by a committee vote of 7 to 1.
A clarification was made that the World Services Office Board have 1 vote.
Mike’s motion that THE POLICY AND INTERNAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE OF THE WORLD SERVICES CONFERENCE BE DISBANDED was passed.
Locations of the committee meeting were announced and the Conference adjourned to committee meetings until 10:30 AM.
Lionel reconvened the Conference at 10:30 AM.
Rusty began the Structure and Bylaws Committee report with their Statement of Purpose, “To formulate bylaws, guidelines, and structures by which this organization can operate for day to day conferences and elsewhere, simply put.”
David gave the Structure and Bylaws committee minority report. He made an extended motion that dealt with legally empowering the Board of Trustees to direct the World Services Office, commending the World Services Office staff for their hard work, and that the World Services Office be constituted with 5 officers responsible to the Board of Trustees with Bob M., Misty, Ken, Helene, and Neil as officers.
After considerable discussion on the legitimacy of the motion, the question was called and the motion failed.
Bill from Orange County gave the Finance Committee report beginning with the Statement of Purpose, “That the Finance Committee be responsible for the development and implementation of policies and procedures in all matters concerning the finances of CA as a whole.”
Bill moved that the World Services Office Board of Directors be empowered to replace their treasurer.
After Greg reminded him that they already have that power, Bill withdrew his motion. Neil gave a report on the National Directory. He discussed the Directory format, dividing the United States into 4 regions, and the need for a computer.
Bill moved that THE WORLD SERVICES OFFICE BUY A COMPUTER.
Helene amended that to Include, “THAT THE FINANCE COMMITTEE HAVING TAKEN A LOOK AT THE BUDGET WHEN THEY GET IT, GIVE US A CHECK TO BUY A COMPUTER.
The motion passed and the World Services Office will buy a computer.
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Betty gave the Convention committee report beginning with their Statement of Purpose, “To promote enthusiasm of the fellowship through the World Services Convention and growth,”
Betty listed 8 points:
- Recommend the site for the 1988 Convention.
- Solict applications for the 1989 Convention.
- To assist the host city in putting on the World Services Convention by sharing their experience, strength and hope.
- To act as a liaison between the World Services Office, previous convention sites and host cities for their experience and knowledge.
- To delegate authority to the host city to perform day to day organizing effort for the 1988 Convention.
- To act as a resource center.
- To develop policy on fund raising for Conventions,
- To develop Convention bidding procedures,
Betty’s motion that THE CONFERENCE APPROVE CHICAGO AS THE SITE FOR THE 1988 WORLD SERVICES CONVENTION was passed.
Betty said that no dates were recommended by the Convention Committee.
Alan s. from Santa Fe, NM gave the Literature, Format, Chips and Logos committee report beginning with their Statement of Purpose, “To serve the needs of this Conference in bringing the message and continuing to bring the message to the alcoholic-addict who still suffers.”
Alan’s motion that THE CONFERENCE APPROVE THE USE OF THE SAN FRANCISCO LOGO AND DYES FOR CHIPS FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR was passed.
Alan moved that the draft of “To The Newcomer” that was sent out for approval to the groups be accepted as Conference approved literature.
Alan’s motion was returned to committee.
Alan’s motion that THE CONFERENCE ACCEPT THE 23 QUESTIONS FOR THE ADDICT TO BE TITLED “SELF TEST FOR COCAINE ADDICTION” was passed.
Alan’s motion that THE CONFERENCE ACCEPT THE LOGO FROM THE CA WORLD SERVICES OFFICE AS OUR CONFERENCE APPROVED LOGO was passed.
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The motion that TO ADAPT THE SAN FRANCISCO METAL DYES TO THE NEW CONFERENCE LOGO was passed,
Lionel adjourned the Conference at 11:45 AM for lunch until 1 PM.
****** SUNDAY AFTERNOON ******
Lionel reconvened the Conference at 1 PM.
John gave the Public Information Committee report.
John’s motion that THE CONFERENCE APPROVE TEMPORARILY, UNTIL THE NEXT CONFERENCE, 7 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR RADIO BROADCAST was passed.
Meredith gave the Hospitals and Institutions Committee report beginning with their Statement of Purpose, “The sole purpose of the World Services Hospitals and Institutions Committee of CA is to provide assistance and guidance to individual fellowships wishing to initiate hospital and institution activity within their service area.”
Jerry’s motion that THE CONFERENCE MEETING ROOM CHARGES BE PUT ON WILLIE O’s CREDIT CARD AND THAT HE BE REPAID AT THE FIRST OPPORTUNITY was passed unanimously.
Melody from South Central Los Angeles gave the Conference Committee report beginning with the Statement of Purpose, “To provide planning, logistics, and implementation of the World Services Business Conference to include preparation of the agenda.”
Melody’s motion that MINUTES BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE DELEGATES WITHIN 4 MONTHS OF THE CONFERENCE AND THAT THE DELEGATES HAVE 2 MONTHS TO REVIEW AND SUBMIT CORRECTIONS TO THE MINUTES OR SUGGESTIONS FOR THE AGENDA BACK TO THE ATTENTION OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE SECRETARY was passed.
Melody’s motion that TO HAVE THE NEXT CONFERENCE IN 8 MONTHS, FOR THREE DAYS ON NOVEMBER 13, 14 AND 15 BEGINNING AT 12 NOON FRIDAY AND ENDING AT 4 PM ON SUNDAY AND THAT THE LOCATION BE WITHIN 50 MILES OF THE WORLD SERVICES OFFICE was passed.
Melody’s motion that TWO MEMBERS OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE BE AUTHORIZED BY THE GROUP, AFTER SUBMITTING AND GETTING APPROVED A BUDGET FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, HAVE THE POWER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT RELATED TO THE STATEMENT OF PURPOSE was passed.
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The Conference Committee’s officer recommendations are:
Chairman Bob M. from NY & Lucy from San Francisco
Vice-Chairman Lionel from Los Angeles & Wayne from Oakland
Secretary Alice from the San Gabriel Valley
Parliamentarian P, Clay from Houston & Greg T. from Orange County
OLD BUSINESS
Johnny’s motion that THE CONFERENCE RATIFY THE TWELVE STEPS AND THE TWELVE TRADITIONS was passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Richard moved that someone or some committee explain the 12 Concepts to get a feeling about how this was going to affect the ultimate authority of the group.
Richard’s motion was tabled.
Ray moved that THE TRUSTEE’S EXPENSES ARE PAID FOR THEIR MEETING AND THIS CONFERENCE THAT RAN TOGETHER,
A motion TO REOPEN OLD BUSINESS TO CONSIDER RAY’S MOTION was passed.
Ray’s motion that THE TRUSTEE’S EXPENSES ARE PAID FOR THEIR MEETING AND THIS CONFERENCE THAT RAN TOGETHER was passed.
Bob’S (NY) motion that THE 5 POSITIONS APPROVED BY THE WORLD SERVICES CONFERENCE FOR DIRECTORS OF THE WORLD SERVICES OFFICE BE GIVEN 1 VOTE AND 1 VOICE EACH AT THIS CONFERENCE was passed.
Bob moved that the present World Service Office officers continue in their present position until the next World Services Conference. After some discussion Bob withdrew his motion.
Wayne announced that he had World Services Convention raffle tickets for sale.
P. Clay’s motion TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO ELECT OFFICERS AND CONFERENCE COMMITTEE POSITIONS passed unanimously.
Bob L. from San Francisco presented guidelines for candidates for nomination to the Board of Trustees to replace Johnny S.
Candidates nominated were:
Misty from West Los Angeles
Mike from Seattle
Zachary H. from West Los Angeles
Annette from Milwaukee
Ken B, from Houston
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Those members already nominated and approved at previous Conferences are: David G. from Orange County, Lucy S. from San Francisco, Jack P. from Connecticut, Helene from San Fernando Valley, Neil B., and Bob M.
The candidates gave one minute qualification speeches,
MIKE, ZACHARY, ANNETTE, AND KEN B, were approved to join those already on the slate as candidates for selection to the Board of Trustees,
Bob M. resigned his position as Vice-Chairman of the Conference.
Conference Chairperson nominations opened with Lucy S., Bob C. and Bob G. being nominated.
LUCY S. was elected Conference Chairperson. ‘
Conference Vice-Chairperson nominations included Wayne, Bob G., Lori from Orange County, Randy from Chicago, Lucy from Connecticut, and Jack P. from Connecticut.
JACK P. was elected Conference Vice-Chairperson.
Nominated for Secretary were Alice from the San Gabriel Valley and Mary from Chicago.
MARY from Chicago was elected Conference Secretary.
The nominations for Conference Parliamentarian were P. Clay from Houston, Greg from Orange County, Zachary H. and Jerry P.
P. CLAY from Houston was elected Conference Parliamentarian,
Zachary’s motion that CONFERENCE OFFICERS WHO ARE NOT DELEGATES BE REIMBURSED FOR THEIR EXPENSES IN LIKE MANNER TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN THE FUTURE was passed.
Bob M. moved that no person may hold more that 1 position in the World Services Board of Directors, the World Service Board of Trustees, elected Conference Committee officers or Committee Chairpersons. This motion failed.
Lionel adjourned the Conference at 4:06 PM.
Richard lead the Lord’s Prayer.
Lionel thanked the court reporter.
****** Minutes gratefully prepared and submitted by P, Clay, ******
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