MINUTES COCAINE ANONYMOUS GENERAL SERVICES BOARD MEETING
APRIL 18, 1984
ATTENDEES
Ray Grossa
Gil Mosko
Arthur Nidetz
Johnny Segal
Mitch Sperling
Robin Warga
Barbara Williams
I. OLD BUSINESS/REPORTS
A. TREASURER’S REPORT
Mitch Sperling reported that as of this date, there was approximately $1726 In the General Services account.
B. NEW CENTRAL OFFICE
The Board discussed needs of a C.A. Central Office, and the potential rental cost. Mitch felt that the G.S.O. could afford $300 to $600 per month. Some requirements are as follows: room for a desk, chair, phones, file cabinet, place for meetings, storage area, window, and should be accessible at any hour. It was felt that there should be 2 lines and 2 people working the phones.
It was agreed that the new office should be located In the same general area as the old office to keep the phone number the same.
Robin Warga will check on the area in which C.A. can move, and also on non-profit phones.
Mitch will check on the cost of business lines, and suites for use as an office.
C. PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORT
Gil Mosko will check on the status of the Newsweek article.
D. LITERATURE COMMITTEE REPORT
Cindy Duncan will start packaging literature in packages of 20 for sales. Mitch will check on smaller, shorter printing format.
A motion was made, seconded, and passed to appoint Marshall Ragire to the Board as Literature Chairman, and to make this n permanent Board position.
Robin Warga and Johnny Segal will work on meeting formats and bring to the Board for approval.
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E. OFFICE MANAGER’S REPORT
Ray Grossa stated that the phone system is working well, and receiving 8 to 20 calls per day. 3 new people are manning the phones.
Gil mentioned that he will continue to send out Information to people who call and request C.A. materials.
Arthur Nidetz volunteered an available watts line for long-distance calls. His work number Is 669-3872.
The telephone answering machine has hod problems. It stayed busy all day yesterday. It seems to be a line problem, as it cleared up after a call to the phone company.
F. NATIONAL C.A./WORLD SERVICES
Gil said that he will write a cover letter for the National Directory and will send copies of directories to all the meetings listed for reference and correction.
New meetings have started In Scottsdale, Arizona, Houston and Austin, Texas, Oklahoma, and Ventura.
Ray reported that he will have 100 copies of the L.A. Meeting Directory at the next Board meeting.
Robin will xerox 1,000 copies of the directory free on colored paper.
G. MEETING CHANCES/ADDITIONS
New meeting: Midway Hospital, Sunday – Fairfax and San Vincente – panel
H. ATHLETICS COMMITTEE REPORT
NO report.
I. C.A. PARTY
Johnny stated that he Is working on organizing the party. He issued some advance tickets to board members.
Ray will sell bumper stickers.
Arthur will be responsible for obtaining a kitchen crew of 5 people. He will get washtubs for sodas. Mitch will get a cash box. They will rent 3 100-cup coffee pots.
Johnny will get supplies and provide music.
Mitch will be the treasurer for the evening. He will periodically collect money and set up an office in back of the kitchen.
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J. C.A. PAARTY (continued)
Robin will get Ice and will send flyers to hospitals.
It was suggested that flyers be passed out or put on chairs at Individual meetings. Arthur will xerox more flyers.
J. EXTENSION OF BOARD TERMS
Johnny is working with Lionel Brown on re-writing the bylaws and the structure of C.A. Johnny will bring the proposal to the Board.
A motion was made, seconded, and passed to extend the Board member terns for another 6 months with the conditions that anyone can resign or be removed at any time for any reason.
K. NEW COMMITTEES
Tabled until the next Board meeting.
II. NEW BUSINESS
A. NEW C.A. CHIPS
Gil brought samples of the C.A. chips used in San Diego. It was agreed that the chip was of better quality than the chips used by L. A. A motion was mode, seconded, and passed for the G.S.0. to begin purchasing chips from this source.
It will be asked if the slogan on the chip can be changed.
B. 12-STEP CALLS
The potentiality of being in a illegal situation when making 12-step calls due to the presence of illegal drugs was discussed. A policy was adopted that o 12-step caller should not go to the addict’s house, but should meet them in a safe location, and should bring someone with them if possible.
A motion was made, seconded, and passed to hold the next Board meeting on Tuesday.
The next board meeting is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24, 1984 at Johnny Segal’s house.