MINUTES COCAINE ANONYMOUS GENERAL SERVICES BOARD MEETING AUGUST 20, 1985
ATTENDEES
Willie 0.
Bob M.
Johnny S.
Neil B.
Richard L.
Misty L.
Scott
Dave
Jack
Dana D.
I. OLD BUSINESS
(a) Bob read the letter he’s written to establish communication between World Services and other General Service Organizations. The letter was very brief and touched on several pertinent points. It was suggested that the letter be rewritten to add our ideas for the 1-800 number, a paid employee and the World Service conference. The letter will also be rewritten with warmth and amenities. Along with the letter, Bob will enclose the standard form letter from A.A. stating a percentage scale for monies collected from the 7th.
(b) Misty, representing LAGSO, has no problem with a business phone for CAWS. As she also feels there is now the need to draw the line be¬tween World Service and General Service in regards to business, public relations and public information. Johnny volunteered to research how A.A. had done it.
(c) Willie has given information to Federal Trademark attorney. However, he needs as much physical proof as can be gathered. Bob will track-down Tom Kinney for the L.A. Times Calendar article. Once as much information as needed is collected, Willie will submit to attorney and than get a firm figure on what the cost will be.
(d) Willie has ordered five (5) blank tapes with new number, five (5) more to follow.
(e) Misty has all stories previously written, not Zachary. She and Johnny will get together and bring it up at the conference. It has been decided the Big Book will be put on hold until the conference.
II. NEW BUSINESS
(a) Dave from Orange County attended meeting to get acquainted with World Services, and to inform us on status of Orange County chapter. He mentioned a new mailing address and a hotline. He also told us that in some meetings the Traditions were not being upheld. As a result of this the old foremats will be changed to amend the Traditions to be read as “Cocaine and all other …” Richard will handle this.
(b) A sub-committee from this; board was formed to fully organize the conference. Sub-committee was elected. Scott will head sub¬committee with Johnny and Jack assisting. Johnny will research how A.A. had done it for their first World Service Conference. Sub-committee to discuss proposal on policies and issues. They will submit for Board approval at 2nd September meeting. Conference dates tentatively set for October 25th, 26th and 27th.
(c) It was discussed that to become a board member one must attend three (3) consecutive meetings. Opinions are welcome, however no voting.
(d) Richard suggested the name “The Connection” for the newsletter, Board will consider and vote at next meeting.
(e) Chicago wants to print their own literature. However, our policy will remain at what we had originally suggested , that all literature sold is and has been Board approved wherefore, World Services handles all literature. Neil will type a standard letter to be submitted in such cases to reiterate this policy.
III. TREASURER’S REPORT
Ending balance for chips and literature account $812.72. Neil feels a total profit could be made of $500.00 every six (6) weeks – $4,500.00 annually.
Jennifer was not in attendance for her report.
MEETING ADJOURNED at 8:55 p.m. with Serenity Prayer and the next meeting to be held September 4, 1985 at 6:30 p.m.
Thank you for letting me be of service,
Dana
Secretary