FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
INTRODUCTION AND OPENING COMMENTS:
The Finance Committee met during the World Services Convention in Memphis. We also had limited email and phone conversation throughout the year. We have looked into ways to increase participation in the CAWS Contribution Program – to alleviate the “fears” and concerns of members. We also discussed ways to educate the fellowship on fiscal responsibility and the need for increased 7th tradition donations so the WSO and WSBOT can operate to there fullest capabilities. As per the 11th concept, “The main responsibility of this body is to see that we do not become money-crippled or go broke. This is the place where money and spirituality DO have to mix….”
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COMMITTEE INTRODUCTIONS:
WSC Finance Chair – Brian M Tenenbaum
WSC Finance Vice-Chair – Currently Open
WSC Secretary – Debbie Denmark
WSO Treasurer – Brian Wolf
Trustee Representative – Earl Henderson
Idea people – Dan Santa Maria, Phillip Lindsay, Heidi Jonathan, Kathy Jo Rangno
REFERRALS THAT WERE WORKED UPON DURING THE YEAR:
The Committee is in the process of working on the “CA Special Gift” donation envelope ( Referral # 3468 ).
CLOSING COMMENTS:
The Finance Committee is attempting to find new and fun ways for you to donate money to CAWS. The Contribution Program is an attempt to live in the solution, not in the problem. Please remember, Self-Support begins with me, because I am part of us. We need your support to not only sign up yourself for this program but to personally help spread the word to members of your groups, districts, and areas as to the importance of this program. Please sign-up if you haven’t already. The committee welcomes your referrals and we are looking for fresh faces and ideas in the exciting and invigorating field of finance! We are a small but intimate group so come join us as we trudge this road of happy fiscal responsibility.
Questions
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