CAWSO Board of Directors Meeting
Los Ahgeles, California
September 10, 1992
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. with the Serenity Prayer.
Roll Call:
CAWSO Board of Directors:
- Brian N., Chairperson
- Bill Z., Vice-Chair/WSO Trustee
- Carrie C., Secretary
- Steve L., Treasurer
- Jerry L., Director
- K.D., Office Manager
- Lee A., Pacific South Regional Trustee
- Bob C., World Service Trustee
CAWSO Committee Chairpersons:
- Peter S., Convention
- Neil B., Directory/Not Present
- Dan P., Conference
- Dan T., Public Information
- May Ann, Loner’s Group/Not Present
- Susan T., Hospitals & Institutions
- Kandy B., Unity Outreach
- Greg D., Publications
- Pablo M., Spanish Outreach/Literature Translation
- Raymond C., Literature, Chips & Format
- Jerry L., Volunteers
- Carrie C., CA Book
- Brian N., Structure & Bylaws
- Steve L., Finance
Tradition 1 was read.
Concept 1 was read.
A Committee sign-in/telephone list was created. All Committee Chairpersons were welcomed to the CAWSO by the very grateful WSOB and a brief orientation was conducted. Each Chairperson was asked to set goals for their committee by the next open Board meeting on October 8, 1992.
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The minutes of the 8/6/92 meeting were read. Motion to approve as amended. Seconded. (PASSED)
The minutes of the 8/20/92 meeting were read. Motion to approve as amended. Seconded. (PASSED)
The minutes of the 9/4/92 meeting were read. Motion to accept minutes as read. Seconded. (PASSED)
1. CAWSO COMMITTEE REPORTS:
A) Hospitals & Institutions – Susan T.
Susan reported her Committee’s goals:
- Put together a H & I newsletter to be used as a networking tool
- Put together guidelines to be used in State and Federal institutions
- Work with the Literature, Chips and Format Committee on the 2 pamphlets written at the 1992 WSC
B) Spanish Outreach/Literature Translation – Pablo M.
Pablo reported that all meeting formats are in the translation process.
Pablo discussed a couple of errors in 2 of the current pamphlets:
- To The Newcomer – the 12 Traditions are needed in Spanish and English
- The First 30 Days – adjustments to the wording in Step 1
Pablo presented the Spanish CA Logo, (see attached)
C) Publications – Greg D.
Greg reported that corrections to the 2 pamphlets Pablo M. discussed above have , bben made for their next printings. Greg suggested and will be working on a CA pamphlet style guide. The need for the WSC Approved logo vs. the Hope, Faith, Courage CA logo printed on pamphlets was discussed.
Additions will be made to the Spanish Literature order form. Greg is also working on having stories submitted for the Connection.
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Greg also reported that he has “sourced” printers for bids on literature printing. He will also keep in contact with the LCF Committee for upcoming publication jobs. The 12 Step Literature Approval Process was explained by Bill Z. French literature was briefly discussed. Greg was asked to create a speaker tape library for the WSO by the Board. The taping contract with Mark Pratt of Coast to Coast Audio was discussed when questions arose regarding “audio literature”. *
D) Public Information – Dan T.
Dan reported that the WSOPI Committee last met at the CALA Convention in Palm Springs. Ten letters were answered and “The Party’s Over” PSA was shown.
Dan asked that PI press kits, folders and PI Workbook be included on both the PI Literature Order Form and the general order form.
The WSOPI Committee will be working on rewriting all form letters. Dan presented a CoAnon letter draft to the WSOB. (see attached)
Dan further reported that WSCPI is now broken up into the following subcommittees:
- Loner’s Group (May Ann is the new subcommittee Chairperson for the WSO)
- Literature (Loner’s pamphlet and 12 Step guide in progress)
- PSA
- Survey
- Unity Outreach
E) Volunteers – Jerry L.
Jerry requested input for the WSO Finance Committee flyers. A list of GSO/ASC meeting dates was created for the purposes of flyer distributions
F) Directory – Neil B. (not present)
Bill Z. will discuss regional directory contacts with all regional trustees to assist in ‘ Neil’s compilation of meeting information for the directory.
G) CA Book – Carrie C.
Carrie reported that the next Committee meeting will take place at the WSO on
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November 7 & 8, 1992 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. She will also contact Al Fahr, the publishing consultant prior to the next WS0B meeting so that a consulting sessions can be arranged as quickly as possible.
H) Literature, Chips & Format – Raymond C.
Raymond reported that Leon of CALA will be assisting him with the WSO LCF Committee.
He also reported that the WSC LCF Committee is working on a format for meeting schedules for inclusion in starter kits. The new meeting formats are on WordPerfect 5.1 and are ready to be sent to the WSBT. Carrie asked for an approved rewrite of “Who is a Cocaine Addict” for the CA Book Committee as soon as it becomes available.
Raymond also reported that pamphlets are being written by H & I and a 12 Step Pamphlet was approved by the WSC LCF Committee and will be sent to the WSBT as part of the Literature Approval Process. The verbiage for the new Principles medallion was discussed.
I) Unity Outreach – Kandy B.
Kandy reported that she and Lugenia will share the WSO Unity Outreach Committee commitment. She stated that unity within the Committee will be the first ordbr of business. The next Committee meeting will take place on November 14, 1992. All questionnaires will be tabulated by World Unity Day (last Saturday in September). Chris P. and John H. are the new Unity Outreach Trustees assigned to the Committee.
J) Convention – Peter S.
Peter reported that the WSC Convention Committee meets in Houston monthly. New DATW t-shirts will be available soon. Numerous pre-fundraising events have been planned. K.D. asked that 1993 WS Convention registration forms be made available to the WSO as soon as possible for inclusion in literature orders, mailings, etc.
K) Conference – Dan P.
Dan reported that he and Walter will share this commitment. He stated that the Unity luncheon is “a go” for the 1993 WSC.
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The duties of the WSO Conference Committee were explained to Dan.
These responsibilities are:
- Spring Delegate Registration
- Delegate Mailings
- Delegate Notebooks
- Communication of deadlines to Committee Chairpersons
Delegate mailing dates were provided to Dan. Deadlines are 30 days prior to each of the following dates:
- December 1
- March 1
- June 1
- at the Conference
L) Structure & Bylaws – Brian N.
Nothing to report.
BREAK – 9:45 p.m.
MEETING REOPENED 10:05 p.m.
2. OFFICE REPORT – K.D. (see attached) https://documents.historyofca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/1992-09-10-WSOB-Minutes.pdf
K.D. reviewed her office report. Bill suggested that K.D. create a revised summary of the Montreal Convention funds.
Bill also requested that regional/state/area/meeting literature orders be sorted and logged.
3. FINANCE REPORT – Steve L. (see attached) https://documents.historyofca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/1992-09-10-WSOB-Minutes.pdf
Steve reviewed his financial report. K.D. will follow up with Hazelden regarding catalog publication dates and our available merchandise. Bill will work with Montreal to establish procedures for French literature royalties.
Expense reimbursements and lack of receipts were discussed. Motion made to send John P, a letter explaining that no reimbursements will be made without receipts. Seconded (FAILED)
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Motion made to make reimbursements and send letters explaining the reimbursement policy and request receipts. Seconded. (PASSED)
Motion made to create guidelines for WSC Committee Chairpersons for working i, with the WSO. Seconded. (PASSED)
Motion to discontinue the experimental temporary 50% discount for Public Ihformatioh Committees. Seconded. (PASSED)
4. OLD BUSINESS:
Bill Z. resigned as Vice-Chair of the WSOB. Several items were referred to Old Business for the next WSOB meeting.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
A) Reprinting of “To The Newcomer” – K.D.
K.D, was instructed to reprint the current pamphlet without the corrections noted by the Publications Committee since these pamphlets are needed immediately. Future reprints will be corrected prior to publication.
B. Spanish Literature Order Form – K.D.
K.D. requested input.
C) NCR Forms – K.D.
K.D. will be considering the use of NCR forms for literature orders.
Meeting adjourned at 11:20 p.m. with the Lord’s Prayer.
Thank you for letting me be of service I
Carrie C./ Secretary CAWSO Board of Directors
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For attached reports: https://documents.historyofca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/1992-09-10-WSOB-Minutes.pdf