MINUTES COCAINE ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICES BOARD MEETING MARCH 6, 1986
ATTENDEES
Willie 0.
Neil B.
Michael F.
Ross
Howard E.
Lob M.
Jennifer G.
Dana D.
Richard L.
Meeting was called to order by Willie at 6:45, Richard read the minutes from previous meeting.
1. OLD BUSINESS
A. It was decided to sell H&I literature for 5 cent per. Neil wants a projected budget from H&I so he can attempt to estimate the costs and judge if they may possibly go down in the future. Willie suggested we try this for six months. It will be reevaluated after that. Motioned and passed.
B. General Service also wants to be given a discount on both chips and literature. Willie made the motion to give a price break on a large quantity order only. This will be that for orders of $500.00 and up it will be discounted at 20%, that’s across the board and not including postage. Motion passed.
2. NEW BUSINESS
A. Ross gave H&I report. He presented their meeting format and Conference Suggested By-Laws.
B. Howard asked to bring up, discuss and vote on having Ross be made a member of the CAWS Board to represent H&I. This will be discussed at the next meeting.
C. Willie read Gil’s resignation letter. He wrote back requesting that Gil not formally resign but to remain as a Trustee and not participate or commit himself to anything, sort of a silent figure.
D. Richard mentioned that money is beginning to come in for “The Connection”. He wants to know where this money should be going, and is “The Connection” autonomous or part of the World Service Board? He will look and see hoe “The Grapevine” does it. For now, it was decided to deposit the donations into th W/S account and Richard will keep precise books and an exact amount on exactly how much is deposited.
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E. Jerry made a motion to send a letter out to the Fellowship. The letter will include the cutoff dates for their input for the Conference agenda, their delegates and the ten meetings they will be representing. This will also include the new World Service address and suggested fund raising for the Conference. Motion passed.
F. Bob questioned the time limit for the World Service Board commitment and who replaces us. Willie said that until the By Laws committee (who is researching AA & NA) determines this, it is a two year term from the day one begins.
G. Jerry made the motion to extend the World Service commitment term to three years from the date these members came on. Motion passed.
H. Bob asked that there be an office manager for this office. The job would entail keeping the office clean and maintained, to be responsible for the postage meter. Happy Howard volunteered for the job. Bob also had keys made for everyone and distributed them.
I. The new office address is 3222 So. La Cienega Ave. #206A Culver City, Ca. 92030.
J. Bob is willing to lend W/S the copier (providing they purchase a Maintenance contract)and the typewriter (providing they purchase a new element) until he and his brother discuss the possibility of donating. He will also discuss with his brother the possibility of W/S purchasing the table and chairs at a minimal cost.
K. Jerry made the motion to get a P.O. Box. Motion passed.
L. Jennifer asked how a W/S Board member can have a position on a Conference committee also, i.e. she is Treasurer for both. Also, she is confused as to where the Conference money/donations come from.
M. Mikey brought up having a fund raiser for before the Conference, he will pursue this with Coco. Neil is looking into a place for a Memorial Day picnic.
N. Jennifer asked that we send a Thank you letter (receipt) for donations from the G.S.O.’s, Bob will write one for her. She also requested that we put $300.00 into the postage machine this time.
O. Willie asked that we get a BIG map for the wall in this office. Howard will donate.
Meeting adjourned at 8:15, closed with Serenity prayer.
Next meeting will be March 20 at 6:30.
Thank you for letting me be of service,
Dana
Secretary