MINUTES COCAINE ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICE BOARD THURSDAY APRIL 17, 1986
ATTENDEES
Willie 0.
Bob M
Richard L.
Jerry P.
Howard E.
Neil B.
Micheal F.
Louise W.
Sandy S.
Zachary H.
Meeting was called to order at 6:52pm. Richard L. read the minutes from the previous meeting of April 3. 1986.
I.OLD BUSINESS
A. “The Connection” update is as follows; the next issue will be out the first two weeks of May. It will be 8 pages instead of 6 pages. One page sill be donated to the July Convention. A suggestion was made that Richard add a deadline date and mention if an article arrives late it may be used in the next issue.. Bruce is keeping in contact with various states and “The Connection” will announce what is going on throughout the fellowship.
B. We have chairs for the World Service Office. Howard is going to buy a table and bring it in next+week.
C. Still pending is Neil obtaining a 4th key for the post office box which will be kept in the office.
D. Still pending is the photocopy machine problem and it will be shelved until after the Conference.
E. Zachary is taking care of changing the CA Hotline and CA Business Office telephone listings. AA is referring people to the CA Hotline number.
F. Bob found Jeanie who is interested in becoming our archivist. Still pending.
G. Bob has application for SCBA ID# and will fill it out.
Mitch did not show up to help us with all our leagal matters.
Micheal suggested we hire an outside lawyer. Jerry recommended we contact the lawyer who helped NA with their corporate business.
Bob will contact him., Jerry made a motion to amend the NA bylaws to adjust to CA until the Bylaw Committee at the Conference dan make further adjustments. Motion passed.
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H. Flyers for “Spring Thing” have been going out to fellowship Willie suggested we go to next GSR meetings and get volunteers to help sell tickets, etc.
I. Zachary had copy of Starter Kit and will print more up on 2 pieces of paper, both sides. Zachary wanted to add things to Public Information book, but it was suggested he hold off until the Conference Committee makes a decision. Until then, Zachary should just continue using what is available.
J. Regarding changing our mailing status from first class to third class is still pending. Ray to bring in papers.
K. Regarding the taped tv spot and putting one main telephone number ot listing all the regional numbers is being worked on by Bob and Zachary.
II. NEW BUSINESS
A. Jennifer should leave a financial report if Willie is not at a WS meeting which would show the account balance and a list of checks requested and/or written.
B. Willie spoke with our attorney and our balance as of Feb. 28:was $1,357.00. He’s charging us interest which increased our balance to $1,533.34. The Board approved a check in the amount of $1,533-3^- payable to Poms, Smith, Lande & Rose..
C. Bob received a $10.00 donation from San Luis Obispo CA.
It will be put into Contributions.
D. A motion was made that when bills come in Howard ONLY will contact Willie, get an okay and then Jennifer will write checks Motion passed.
E. Neil suggested to change the rent and utility bills address to the P.0. Box #. This will be done.
F. Neil will get a receipt book for chips and literature so we will have accurate records and everyone who buys will have receipts.
G. It was suggested Jennifer get a hold of Linda.1 H. (GSBoard Treasurer) to make sure she has a system set up to show every penny that comes in and goes out.
H. Bob C. was here as a representative from the LA Convention Committee requested a $1,000.00 loan to help them with the convention until money comes in from their registration.
Willie made a motion to loan the $1,000.00 with a 90 pay back date. Motion passes.
The meeting adjourned at 8:20pm and closed with the Serenity Prayer. The next meeting will be on Thursday May 1, 1986.
Thank you for letting me be of service,
Louise/Secretary