COCAINE ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICE, INC. MEETIN6
C.A.W.S.,INC.
JULY 03,1987
The meeting opened at 9:20 A.M. after a moment of silence followed by the Serenity Prayer.
Fenn read the 12 Traditions.
Reggie read the Concepts.
Roll call followed:
- Jennifer Rice
- Bob Lemon
- Reggie LeMay
- Greg Dobbs
- Lee Slavin
- Fenn Pervier
- Ray Grossa
Jennifer R. nominated Ray G. to be temporary chairperson. Ray agreed to the responsibility and all present were affirmatife in this decision.
Bob L. read the By-Laws out of A.A. to be adapted and adopted for use by Cocaine Anonymous World Services, Inc. (hereafter shown as CAWS, Inc. Also, this is the corporate name.)
The purpose for this reading is to insure the Steps and Traditions for the corporation of CAWS, Inc.
Because those present had different publications of the By-Laws, Jennifer volunteered to obtain up-to-date copies and bring them to the next meeting,
By–Laws will be adapted for the entire fellowship of C.A.
Distinction was made to the effect that World Services does business —they are an intergroup office. The Area or District is the fellowship, not the office.
There was clarification about what C.A. National By-Laws means for the Organization.
There was discussion about Los Angeles who are separate from the fellowship, electing their own officers, using their own By- Laws, etc.
Gred. and Bob L. suggested that we “inform” each area group of what we have adapted as our By-Laws. But, we cannot demand that they do anything. The purpose of informing them would be in the spirit of “unity”.
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Fenn P. raised some questions:
1. Can we obtain permission from A.A. to use By-Laws?
Discussion: We have had permission to use the Steps, Traditions
and Concepts. Is it necessary to obtain permission -For the entire By-Laws to be used?
Structure (mechanics) is about how things ar accomplished. By- Laws is the structure o-f the corporation.
Ray asked if there is any objection to adopting these By-Laws? There was no objection.
At 10:20 A.M., all took a 20 minute break.
Upon returning from the break, H. Lee S. (and Fenn P.) made a motion to follow the guidelines and make all existing Board of Trustees of C.A. as Board of Directors of CAWS, Inc.
Jennifer seconded the motion. – Motion unanimously passed.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Ray explained what officers were to be elected and named what they would be:
Bob L. nominated Fenn P. as Chairman and President of CAWS, Inc. Bob L. was nominated as Vice Chairman and Vice President.
Reggie L. was nominated as Secretary.
Greg D. was nominated as Treasurer.
All in favor of the above-proposed slate of officers voted. The decision was unanimous.
Ray G. will obtain letters of resignation from: Gil, Johnnie and Robin.
Fenn P. asked for new business:
There was discussion about the date for the next meeting. It will be held annually at the 3rd Quarterly Meeting. The next one will be July 1 or 2, 1988.
The Secretary will notify everyone by mail of the exact date. Meeting time would be advised at that time, also.
Ray G. volunteered to re—write the By-Laws to be available by the next Conference in November.
Board of Directors Meeting (CAWS, Inc.) adjourned at 10:50 A.M. with the serenity prayer .
Respectfully submitted
Fenn Pervier, C.A.W.S.B.T., Secretary