COCAINE ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Regular Quarterly Meeting
February 16, 1990
Manhattan Beach, California
Meeting called to order’ at 8:00 pm with quiet time and the Serenity Prayer.
The Twelve Traditions were read.
Roll Call:
Chairman: Ray Grossa Pacific South
Reggie LeMay Pacific South
Jennifer Rice Atlantic North
Bob Lemon Trustee-at-Large
Helene Heurtin WSO
Tradition One was read in long form and discussed.
Personal Reports were given.
Ray asked the Trustees to look over the agenda and prioritize old and new business and add to it, if necessary.
Tradition Two was read in long form and discussed.
Minutes of the November 10, 1989 through November 12, 1989 WSBT meeting were read. A motion was made to accept the minutes as read. Seconded and passed.
Meeting time for Saturday February 17, 1990 was set at 9:00 am.
Meeting adjourned at 10:10 pm with quiet time and the Serenity Prayer.
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Meeting called to order at 9:15 am with quiet time and the Serenity Prayer.
The Twelve Traditions and Concepts* 1, 2 and 3 were read.
Roll Call:
Chairman: Ray Grossa Pacific South
Vice Chairman: H. Lee Slavin Southwest
Reggie LeMay Pacific South
Jennifer Rice Atlantic North
Helene Heurtin WSO
Bob Lemon Trustee-at-Large
The agenda was prioritized.
TRUSTEE COMMITTEE REPORTS:
1) World Service Conference Reports
Structure and By-laws – Bob Lemon
This committee has been relatively active’ during the last quarter. They have been primarily working on updating and correcting the World Service Manual. They have also worked on updating the Temporary Working Guide and would like to have this done by the Conference. Chicago is working on putting together a set of by-laws. Alot of input was received on the World Service Manual.
Literature Chips and Format – Reggie LeMay
This committee met in February and they discussed easier ways of getting literature approved. The CA Story Book has received 8 to 8 possible stories. An introduction to the book needs to be worked on and they need more input. “The First 30 Days” was worked on and completed„ They are still working on “Tools of Recovery”, 26 Tips will be worked on as well as a piece on H&I.
Finance
Bob suggested contacting Sandy P, to see if they need to appoint another chairperson to the Conference committee. Jack P. will be informed that he will work on this committee.
Hospitals and Institutions – H. Lee Slavin
This committee is seeking input on new literature, as well as goals to be accomplished. Helene said that the State of California penal system contacted Susie. The director came and spoke to the H&I Committee and they want to work together. She also met with NA”s H&I chairperson and got their manual and some information as well as contacted AA.
World ServiceConventions
The convention committee is staying active. They are working on putting together* suggested structure and guidelines for throwing a convention. There were 37 Dance Around the World dances which is double from last year.
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\\\\Ray Grossa – Arizona ’90
They are meeting every 3 weeks and the committees are doing well. Fundraising is a serious problem due to the size of the fellowship out there. There is a possibility of an embezzlement. A profit of $11 per room night will be made, which will help the convention financially. Registration is up compared to New York. The Spending Committee was re-instated. It is working very well and saving a lot of money. A financial report was submitted to the Trustees. The treasurer is being bonded, which hasn’t been done before.
\\\\Reggie LeMay – Southern California ’91
The World Service Convention Executive Committee – California ’91 met for the first time January 20, 1990. This was simply to get acquainted and an opportunity to at least gather some information on what different committees were needed. The committee will meet again in the next sixty days. A hotel liaison person will be chosen before the end of February, 1990.
Conference Committee – Helene Heurtin
The first registration was received from Ohio. A letter has gone out to the members of the Conference regarding the change of the dates and the location. This week, the Standing Rules, suggested duties of delegates and new registration forms will be going out. The hotel said that the lighting will be improved by the Conference. Everything seems to be moving along well„
Public Information – Jennifer Rice
Minutes from the last committee meeting wex~e submitted to the Trustees, as well as suggestions on speaking, a format for suggested CA presentation to non-CA groups, a submission on a speakers bureau, a piece on anonymity breaks and a questionnaire for cocaine addiction. The literature committee needs to work with PI on unapproved literature. This committee is working on a piece regarding anonymity breaks, use of the logo and area-generated unapproved literature. Jennifer asked the Trustees to read this over and give input on it tomorrow.
2} Trustee Legal Committee
Bob Lemon is still gathering information on incorporating. If areas are not incorporated, they are considered a non-incorporated association and members would be responsible for actions of the area. Bob felt that the letter from Mr. Karp, as well as new information should go out to the fellowship. The committee is looking into the book “Recovering Cocaine and Crack Addicts”. The CA trademark has been published for opposition in the Official Gazette. AA is fighting trademark infringements too.
3) Trustee Literature and Publications Committee – Reggie LeMay This committee has been reasonably active this quarter and has met only once this quarter as a group. Much of the responsibilities will focus on the sifting through of drafts of material submitted for review. A determination will then be made whether specific drafts are suitable for further review by the appropriate Conference committees.
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The committee is requesting that drafts of any work deemed appropriate, be sent to the World Service Office to the attention of the CA World Service Board of Trustee Committee on Literature and Publication. The WSBT Trustee Committee will then consult with the appropriate Conference or Trustee Committee before the final disposition of the draft is made.
\\\\Newsgram\\\\Due to several situations, this publication has been delayed, however, Reggie and Greg will try to have a newsletter ready and submitted to the WSO Board of Directors in 14 days. This publication needs support and fortunately, Bill Z,, the new WSO Director, has stepped in to fill the publishing end of the problem. There are some people in the LA area willing to provide editorial support.
\\\\Connection \\\\Reggie submitted a rough draft of the forthcoming edition. He asked the Trustees to review it and give their input by the end of this weekend.
A letter was written regarding the book called “Recovering Cocaine and Crack Addicts” to go out to the fellowship (primarily the east coast areas) stating that it is not approved literature, The pamphlet entitled “Cravings” was also addressed. Copies of it were submitted to the Board. It originally carried the CA logo, but it no longer does. A copy of the letter from Michael Walsh dated 2-12-90 regarding “Cravings” was submitted to the Trustees. He removed the logo and turned the piece over to the literature committee with the hope that it would be considered for CA recovery literature. This pamphlet was derived from Incest Survivors Anonymous and Michael is trying to contact them to get their approval to use it. Reggie sent a thank you letter to his committee, a copy of which was submitted to the Trustees.
4) Trustee Conference Committee
Bob Lemon questioned if this committee is necessary. Ray said that this was addressed at the last WSBT meeting and it should stay in place,
5) Trustee Finance Committee – No report
6) Trustee H&I Committee – No report
7) Trustee Public Information Committee – Jennifer Rice
Minutes from the 11-11-89, 12-9-89, 1-25-90 and 2-3-90 committee meetings were submitted to the Board, An order form for PSA’s was also done. A letter to the editor of the Wall Street Journal was submitted to the Board as well as a list of committee members. Jennifer called AT&T regarding an 800 number. She feels that the computerized 800 number is a must, WSO is working on a standard “letter to the editor” and Bill Z. is working on the PSA order form. Jennifer requested that the WSO forward PI stuff to Mark Anderson. A phone number was given out as CA’s, but it wasn’t. It was called “Open Quest”. Jennifer spoke to the supervisor and he was apologetic, Mark A, wants to contact him and give him a directory so they can use CA as a referral.
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8) Trustee Unity and Identity Committee – H. Lee Slavin and Reggie LeMay – No report.
9) Trustee Nominating Committee (moved to the head of Old Business}
CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT – RAY GROSSA
Ray had 167 calls and attended 13 meetings. Structure is needed in regards to establishing local service boards. Getting updated information out to the fellowship is important. Ray expressed that old business isn’t getting handled in a timely manner and he felt that delegates could be utilized more to help get some of these things taken care of.
AA REPORTS – None
WSO REPORT – HELENE HEURTIN
Bill Z. has joined the Board of Directors and is the Director-at-Large. He will be in charge of publications. He has connections with cheap printers and getting camera ready pieces. He will be getting the 26 Tips camera ready soon. Pamela K. is the new Vice-Chairperson/Secretary. Bob C.’s treasury term is up at the end of March. David has had his review and is doing better. He has become more efficient. Helene submitted financial statements for ’89 and January through February 8, 1990 to the Trustees. Break downs in contributions will be sent out to the Trustees at a later date, Mary’s office report was submitted to the Board with ’89 sales order activity, chips and literature sales, dollar value of inventory at ’89 year end and end of January ’90. Ray would like to see totals of funds raised by Conventions. The french chips are being worked on. Quotes on banners are still being attained. The spending committee is still not in place. Information is being compiled to go out to the delegates for the Conference. Helene expressed some concern regarding the Trustees requests for the office not coming through her since she cannot follow up on things she is not aware of. Reggie brought up writing a thank you letter to Mary. Ray will do this.
WSO REPORT – REGGIE LE MAY
Reggie felt that Bill Z. was an excellent addition to the Board of Directors due to several reasons, one of which is his computer skills. He felt that the office is in dire need of a professional looking publishing capability and stated that the office needs a 388 operating based computer and a state of the art laser printer. Reggie expressed his opinion that the office needs a full time office manager. David is doing very well, but does need supervision. Mary has committed to working in the office optimally three days a week. Reggie felt that she needs a vote at the Conference. He also stated that the Board of Directors needs to become more involved with the overall leadership of the office and take ownership in it.
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REGIONAL REPORTS
1) Atlantic North – Jennifer Rice
A letter was submitted from a delegate from Connecticut addressed to Northeast regional Delegates, Trustees and other interested parties to the WSBT, It was a brief explanation of a regional service assembly and a form to choose a date to have one in March. Another letter was submitted from the same delegate addressed to Jennifer and other Trustees that simply stated what she has been involved with and been working on. Locally, an article was done on “Gigs” which was established for musicians, that showed the man’s first and last name and went into his affiliation with CA and AA. He was contacted regarding the Tradition break. Godspeed has been contacted. Their check will be returned and their order will go unfilled. Their backorder, however, will be filled and shipped. Jennifer will get meeting totals for her region at their regional assembly March 31, 1990. Ray suggested discussing delegate responsibilities at this assembly. Helene said that the revised delegate responsibilities is going out from the office next week, so the timing is good for this. Long Island has elected a new delegate.
2) Atlantic South
Ray has been referring calls to Jack and Rob with a back-up call to H, Lee. John, the delegate from Atlanta, said that the 70/30 plan will be implemented for their convention. They have changed the dates of their convention so as not to conflict with the World Service Convention in Arizona,
Meeting adjourned at 1:30 pm for lunch.
Re-called to order at 3:10 pm with quiet time and the Serenity Prayer.
3) Southwest – H. Lee
The meeting count in the Houston area is going down. H. Lee attended the Oklahoma convention. There was a good turn out and it went smoothly. He has had contact with several states. There have been 2 area assemblies in Houston, but H. Lee hasn’t received any minutes or questions. The Houston PI Chair may resign. Arkansas has 2 meetings. There are still 61 meetings In Texas, but there hasn’t been a new directory in 8 months, so it may be higher. The delegates don’t seem to be doing much.
4) Pacific North – Bob Lemon
This region is beginning to plan a regional meeting. Salt Lake City is putting some energy into hosting it since it was selected for it’s proximity. Colorado would like to attend, but expense is an issue. Colorado has some people that feel they should be in the Southwest region and this may come up at the Conference. Salt Lake City’s delegate has resigned. There are 38 meetings in Peugot Sound and Rob has contacted them once. Bob went to Oregon and found that the people there are hungry for advise and information. He also attended a steering meeting for the area service structure. These people need structure and guidance.
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Delegates in Northern California aren’t doing much. They are not meeting. Districts are becoming active and somewhat autonomous, but they aren’t breaking off into separate areas. The process of incorporation has been started. Financially, this area is in the red for the first time. Investigation has been done on this. Social events income was the majority of the problem. They have set out a budget for this year for spending. Some areas are losing meetings and some are gaining. PI work is being done though, and video and audio PSAs are going out to TV and radio stations. Area participation is declining. No one has heard from Alaska. Oregon has 32 meetings, Colorado has 31, Salt Lake City has 22 and the Northern California bay area has 115.
5) Pacific South – Reggie LeMay
Suggested agendas and invitational letters to delegates regarding the Pacific South World Service Conference delegate’s meetings for December and February were submitted to the Board as well as memos to the steering committee for service structure realignment scheduling their meetings. Minutes from the Pacific South Delegates meeting were also submitted. As of 2-5-90 there is no longer a LAGSQ. It is now CALASC (CA Los Angeles Area Service Committee). There are 61 voting members. Delegates were given a vote as well as district service representatives, area service reps and area officers. 147 meetings are represented. Central California, including Bakersfield, has 21 meetings. San Fernando has 46 meetings. Orange County has 43 meetings. The Dance Around the World in LA lost approximately $600. San Fernando made almost $1,000. Redistricting for LA has taken place and has even gone pretty smoothly. It was heard that Orange County lost $20,000 on their last convention and they have no convention schedule for this year. The delegates meeting had approximately 50% attendance, which wasn’t bad. On 2-12-90 Reggie attended a San Fernando Valley area meeting to answer questions regarding the PR firm because they passed a motion to disagree with the WSBT’s decision. After the presentation they seemed more supportive and they voted to donate $2,000 to the ’91 World Service Convention.
6) Midwest – no Trustee
The minutes of the regional meeting were previously mailed to the Trustees. They will.be having another regional meeting 3-10-90.
7) Pacific South – Ray Grossa
Both delegate meetings have been productive. A third one will be held next weekend. San Gabriel has 62 meetings and has close to 100 H&I panels. They have 1 person at each meeting designated to be an H&I representative and attend meetings. The Spanish speaking meeting was dropped since they couldn’t really reach out to the Latino community with PSAs, a hotline, or getting literature translated. San Gabriel is having their first convention this weekend. Judges are using CA meetings on court cards now. The Inland Empire has lost 9 meetings since the Conference. A new meeting is starting next week. Institutions are requesting panels but there isn’t enough fellowship support.
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The Inter-area will be voting on donating money to WSG and they will be writing’ some structure and a new statement of purpose. Ray made a committment to the Chairperson to attend their meetings to clear up misinformation. A regional meeting is being discussed. The delegates meeting doesnJt constitute the same thing since more people would be involved.
8) Trustee-at-Large – Bob Lemon
Bob has contacted some people in Ohio and encouraged them to reach out to the rest of the state and possibly form an area service structure. He has also been in contact with Montreal, and Chicago.
OLD BUSINESS
Before the agenda was approached on old business, Ray requested that everything that a Trustee commits to handle in old business be handled by the next meeting so that the agenda can be reduced.
- Liability insurance is still being worked on. Bob Lemon gave Helene the name and number of a contact person to look into insurance and get in touch with an agent.
- Regarding the Hazelden pamphlet: A copy of the letter that Helene wrote to Hazelden was submitted to the Trustees. Hazelden hasn’t responded to this letter yet. Helene will follow up with another letter.
- The implementation of the Loner’s Group is in the works at WSO. Pam presented the information she retrieved from AAJs Central Office in New York.
- The job descriptions for the WSO Board of Directors was amended and presented to the Trustees.
- Ray will follow up on the format from Georgia.
- F) The Trustee Nominating Committee has conducted all interviews and reports were given to the Board. The top 6 candidates were presented and a vote was taken to ratify them. No absentee ballots will be considered. Bob Campbell and Debbie Breed were elected as Trustees-at-Large. All other candidates will be contacted as soon as possible. Bob will handle getting 2 years worth of WSBT minutes to the new Trustees. The Nominating Committee will try to contact everyone tonight.
- Reggie submitted the following information to the Board regarding the public relations firm “Pinous/Roseman”: 1) Memo to Mark Anderson regarding the coordination between the firm and the PI committee; 2) Press release submitted by the firm entitled “Seven Years Recognition for Cocaine Anonymous”; 3) Status report from PR PR; 4) Cocaine Anonymous Fact Sheet; 5) CA’s growth figures. The firm seems to be working hard. They will be meeting with the PI committee, Reggie looked to the Board for their input on what direction to take with this firm.
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Bob felt that talk shows should be informed about CA. Jennifer asked for clarification on their expenses and what they encompassed. No dollar amount was available. A second check was taken over to them for a total of $4500 so far. Their start date was January 8, 1990, Jennifer felt that PI could’ve done this work and feels that the PR firm should be dropped. She also felt that the fellowship would not understand this and the PI committee is offended since they were denied money for first class PSAs. There was alot of discussion about this. H. Lee and Ray expressed their support of this firm and Ray clarified that this firm is making the media aware of CA whereas the PI committee should be trying to make the addict aware of CA. The contract was made for 80 days even though 90 was approved. Ray and Reggie will contact the rest of the Trustees about extending the contract for another 30 days.
H) Bob Lemon felt that the opinion letter from the attorney regarding areas incorporating, PSA information and the effects of a non™incorporated association needs to be compiled and sent out to the fellowship, Who the directors of a corporation are and what their responsibilities are should also be included. Greg was going to get information from AA and give it to Bob, but he hasn’t yet,
I) Helene will compile a letter for the office manual with copies to the Trustees regarding the procedure for acquiring the non-profit number, specifically for PSAs.
J) Nothing has been done regarding local areas filing tax returns,
K) Bernie has been contacted regarding Canada’s trademark. More information is needed and he i s working on it.
L) Bob Lemon felt that a box should be on the registration forms for WS Conventions to be checked if interpreters for the deaf are needed. If there is a need, he will try to provide the service.
M) The PI committee wrote a form letter addressing mis-information about CA expressed by the media.
N) The starter kit letter has not been re-written yet.
O) Guidelines for fundraisers were discussed. Fenn had a piece of literature by an AA member stating their opinions on donations versus admissions. Bob said that asking for donations at dances could cause a problem and lead to potential financial losses. Bob will investigate this and report at a later date. H. Lee will also gather information on fundraisers In general.
P) Outreach to minorities was discussed. Bob felt that the Trustees need to stimulate this within their own regions. His region is working on Spanish speaking meetings, Ray asked the Trustees to do some research on this.
Q) Articles from the Trustees are due for the Newsgram. them to get them done.
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R) San Gabriel’s fundraisers’ are a separate entity from their GSO. Bob expressed his uncomfortability with this since this group doesn’t seem to have it’s responsibility to CA. Ray said this group is responsible to their GSO and does turn their money in to it even though they have a separate board and checking account. Bob felt that it was important for Ray to keep abreast of their activity.
S) Ray will give a report at a later date regarding the Trustee Negotiating Committee.
T) The article for the Newsgram regarding the proper usage of the CA logo will be in the next issue.
U) The telephone information listings for the office are now under WSOCA and CAWSO (spelled out).
V) The Wendell’s contract was delegated to Bob C. and hasn’t been done yet.
W) All tax papers are supposed to go to Mr. Karp. Jack was going to handle this, but no one knows if it’s been done yet.
X) All information for the World Directory is being inputted and printed. When it is complete, it will be sent out to delegates and areas for their corrections, deletions, etc. They will be asked to respond within 15 working days or it will go to print as is. The target date for completion is the end of March.
Y) Associate editors for the publications haven’t been recruited yet, but Bill Z. will be working with publications.
Z) The 13 suggestions from the WSBT to the WSO hasn’t been reviewed by the new Board of Directors, but they will address them at a WSO Board Meeting.
AA) Reggie questioned the need of a spending committee and this was discussed at length. After discussion, Reggie felt that this should be persued at once.
BB) The form to get the literature copyrighted is being worked on.
Meeting time set for Sunday, February IB, 1990 at 9:00 am.
Meeting adjourned at 8:35 pm with quiet time and the Serenity Prayer.
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Meeting called to order at 9:20 am with Prayer.
The Twelve Traditions and Concepts 4, 5
Roll Call:
Chairman: Ray Grossa Pacific South
Vice Chairman: H. Lee Slavin Southwest
Reggie LeMay Pacific South
Jennifer Rice Atlantic North
Helene Heurtin WSO
Bob Lemon Trustee-at-Large
Bob Campbell Trustee-at-Large
All trustee nominees were contacted last night and the new Trustees were informed of their election. Ray suggested that Bob C, get involved in the incorporating issue, the legal committee, finance committee, trademark report, areas filing tax returns, Canada–‘s trademark, and Wendell’s contract. Bob C. will contact Jack for more information, Ray will ask Debbie to look into fundraiser guidelines,
NEW BUSINESS:
A) Trustee’s terms were discussed, Jennifer’s boss has asked her to resign effective today, Jennifer will keep her term, but not her will miss the May meeting and come in for the August of the Conference. She will continue working on her e Board. Trustee elections will need to take place at The expiration of the terms are as follows:
Debbie Breed February 1995
Bob Campbell February 1995
Bob Lemon August 1990
Jennifer Rice August 1990
Helene Heurtin March 1991
H. Lee Slavin August 1992
Jack Perry August 1993
Reggie Lemay August 1991
Ray Grossa August 1991
Ray suggested giving plaques to Trustees who’s terms are over to express the Board’s thanks. They would be from the Board of Trustees not from the fellowship. This was discussed and tabled. Grey Dobbs expressed a desire to come back to the Board and serve at the next 2 WSBT meetings, A motion was made to allow Greg to finish his term. Seconded and passed. It was decided that this would be subject to his willingness to work hard and his decision to do this.
B) Some Trustees need new Conference committees to serve on. Bob Campbell will serve on Structure and By-laws, Debbie Breed will serve on PI and Jack Perry will serve on Finance. These will at least stand until the Conference.
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C) Mary Campbell has requested a list of goals for the office and a job review, Ray asked for input from the Trustees on what goals they would like to see. After input is received, Ray, Helene and Reggie will go over them with Mary and give her a review.
D) The Conference asked the WSBT for financial planning and establishing a prudent reserve for the WSQ and the Conference. A motion was made to have the Trustee Finance Committee immediately draft a proposal to establish a prudent reserve for the WSQ and the Conference and to consult with WSO in drafting said proposal. This should be done within 80 days. Seconded and passed. The target date for the completion of this is April 18,
E) Bob Lemon gave a report on the “CA Big Book”. The book used to have the CA logo on it and “Cocaine Anonymous” throughout it. It has been revised to exclude these things since it has not even been presented for approval. Bob L. brought this up with the legal committee and called Bernie. Bernie wanted to see it and it is currently in his possession, but he hasn’t had a chance to go over it yet. This book was discussed at great length. A motion was made to bring the statement for “Use of the CA logo” presented in Jennifer’s WSC PI report up to the Conference for approval and distribute it to the fellowship by the Conference Literature Committee. Seconded. A friendly amendment was made to have the Trustee Literature and Publications Committee be responsible for distribution. The amendment was accepted. The motion passed. Bob Lemon wanted the letter that Reggie submitted in his WSBT Literature and Publications report regarding the above mentioned book to be sent out to the Atlantic North fellowship. A consensus backed this, however, the letter should be signed by the WSBT as opposed to the Literature Committee.
F) WSO will look into obtaining an 800 number.
G) Regarding appointing new Conference Committee chairpersons, it was decided that the Trustee serving on that committee could appoint an interim, chair until the next Conference. Helene will talk to her committee about this.
H) The use of the CA name at conventions, areas, districts and at meetings needs to be brought up with the Structure and By-laws committee as well as the Legal committee.
I) The Trustees meeting in Arizona was discussed, particularly in regards to people having to miss work,
J) Helene is taking care of the room reservations for the Arizona meeting, She needs arrival dates. All present Trustees submitted their’s.
K) Regarding Struture and By-laws, Bob Lemon brought up the following: 1) The AA Big Book and 12 and 12 are accepted by CA as important tools of recovery, however, it isn’t endorsed as CA’s Big Book (according to Bob Lemon’s interpretation), which brings up the
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issue of the manual (which hasn’t gone out yet) wherein there are descriptions for different types of meetings, one of which is Book Study meetings. These refer to AA’s Big Book. Bob Lemon wanted everyone’s opinion, which was given, and he will take this back to committee; 2) Bob Lemon asked for everyone’s input on whether or not the Board of Directors of the individual corporations are the same people as the area officers, or are they different people? Input was given for the manual; and 3) Bob asked for input on who, in the local areas, is allowed to vote at district and area meetings. Some Trustees gave their input, others will do some research and get back to him on this.
L) Helene thanked Bob Campbell for his service on the WSG Board of Directors. She also recommended the following Board:
Vice Chairperson: Pamela Kelly
Treasurer: Mary Campbell
Secretary: Bunny Bracamont
Director-at-Large: Bill Zimmerman
A motion was made to accept the Board as recommended. Discussion ensued. Ray felt that a future goal should be to look for a paid off ice manager. Bob C. felt that he could be objective in regards to Mary serving on the Board. Ray wanted to amend the proposed Board to delete Bunny’s name until her minutes are seen and the Trustees can make an informed decision. A friendly amendment was made to leave Bunny’s name as part of the proposed Board, pending a 90 day probation. A friendly amendment was made to amend the first friendly amendment to 60 days upon review of her minutes. This amendment was not accepted. Helene asked H. Lee to withdraw his motion, which he did. Helene removed Bunny from the slate and asked the Board to approve the rest of the Directors. A motion was made to approve the rest of the Board as stated. Seconded and passed.
M) Bob felt that Helene should be re-elected as chairperson at WSO and that the Board should consider extending the Board of Director’s terms for more than 2 years.
N) Regional Trustee replacements were discussed. Jennifer will talk to Jack and ask him to look around and decide which region he wants. The other region is the Pacific North. Bob L. would like to move to a regional Trustee if the Board wants him to. There needs to be alot of energy put into these elections and placements. Ray wants this worked on and brought up at the next WSBT meeting.
O) Helene is working on a local area convention and Ray asked if this met with any opposition from the Board. It was discussed. The majority of the Board felt that this was OK.
P) Ray suggested that he and Reggie only attend 1 WSO Board meeting per month. Helene said that she would like them, including Bob C. , to attend the same Board meeting that the committee chairs do which is the second Thursday of each month.
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Q) Jennifer gave Helene some information regarding an 800 number for WSO and Reggie is aware of some computer software that can be used for electronic mailing. This will all be investigated by the WSO Board of Directors.
Meeting time set for Meeting adjourned at
May 23, 1990 at 9:00 am 3:55 pm with quiet time in Arizona. and the Lord’s Prayer.