MINUTES
C.A. GENERAL SERVICES MEETING
AUGUST 2, 1983
ATTENDEES:
PRESENT
Mon. Step Study – Johnnie S
Tues. Sunset – Reggie
Wed. N. Hollywood – Mitch S.
Thurs. Cedars – Veronica
Thurs. Cerritos – Barbara W.
Thurs. Parkwood – Ray
Fri. Melrose – Ken C.
Sat. Van Nuys – Howard R.
Sat. Beverly Glen – Mark C.
Sun. Hawthorne – Gil M.
Sun. Sunset – Arthur M.
Central Office – Ray G.
Sun. L.A. – Darrell
ABSENT
Tues. Kaiser – Joanie
Tues. Newport – Dave M.
Wed. Cedars – Chip/Electra
Wed. Dana Pt. – Larry/Lawrence
Thurs. Cae Un – Phil/Dennis
Fri. St. Johns – Robin
I. TREASURER’S REPORT
The balance is approximately $75.00. No transactions or were made since the last report.
Starting in August, l/4th of the proceeds will go to Ray G. for reimbursement of phone bill.
It was suggested that he continue requesting donations from individual meetings. 25% of the proceeds on a weekly or monthly basis should be donated to G.S.O.
II. OLD BUSINESS
PUBLIC INFORMATION
FACT FILE
The Fact File is finished and Gil will pick it up from the typist.
COYER LETTER (for front of Fact File)
The Cover Letter is completed. Ken C. requested that we provide him with names of people, organizations, hospitals, clergy, judges to whom he could send the Fact File.
INCORPORATION – State Articles of
The incorporation application is typed and prepared for submission. Mitch has reserved the name COCAINE ANONYMOUS with the state. A copy of our asset/balance sheet will be submitted, also, at a later date.
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INCORPORATION -(continued.)
3 directors were designated and signed the incorporation document: Gil M., John S., and Howard S.
The Bylaws have been written and will be submitted to the G.3. group for review before submission to the state.
There was discussion on whether C.A. should try to have a national status from the beginning. It was suggested that we go ahead with what ve are doing in California and ask a lawyer whatthe next steps should be. A committee has been formed to look into this.
Control over other groups in other’ states was mentioned, and the policy is that the traditions take precedence over the format of legality. Ws don’t have control over other groups, but we will provide them with assistance if needed.
IRS
They require the same information as the state. We will do the state first, and then will do the Federal Government paperwork.
HOT LINE
Mark C. and Ray G. now comprise the telephone committee.
Mark will get an answering machine which will record a 90-second meeting directory message. Als0, he will set up the live people program. He needs phone numbers of volunteers for answering phones. The times needed are: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This should be announced at individual meetings.
On the 4 days without volunteers, Mark will try to get one person per day to commit to checking the phone each hour.
Motion: People manning the phones must have 60 days sobriety.
Seconded, passed.
Motion: 12-step callers must have 6 months sobriety.
Seconded, passed.
It was suggested that ve request 12-step call volunteers in the individual meetings.
MEETING STATUS
1. MONDAY (Step Study)
Johnnie S. will know something on this meeting by next week.
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MEETING STATUS (continued)
2. WEDNESDAY (Beverly Glen)
This meeting is now located at Cedars-Sinai Hospital.
3. FRIDAY (Melrose)
Ken C. is still looking for a location.
4. NEW MEETINGS
There is now a meeting on Thursday night at Las Encinas Hospital. Ray G. is the secretary.
Johnnie S. will start a day meeting by next week.
NOVEMBER ANNIVERSARY PARTY
Johnnie S. checked on two places:
- The Sunset Union Hall for a dance
- An all-day event at Rustic Canyon Park. It would be a bring-your-ovn-food picnic. At night, we would rent their auditorium and have a meeting and dance.
Johnnie will continue checking on places.
FREQUENCY OF MEETINGS
Motion: To have a meeting every other Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Seconded, passed.
III. NEW BUSINESS
WORK COMMITTEE
An informal committee has been established to help accomplish our objectives in an expeditious manner. It meets every Monday night at 7:00 p.m. and people who are willing to work hard, get involved, and get things done quickly are welcome.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:05 p.m.
The next meeting is scheduled for August 16, 1983 at 7:00 p.m. at Beverly Glen Hospital.
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