CAWSO Board of Directors Meeting
Los Angeles, California
August 8, 1992
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. with the Serenity Prayer. Roll Call:
CAWSO Board of Directors:
Bill Z. Vice-Chair/WSO Trustee
Carrie C. Secretary
Steve L. Treasurer
Jerry L. Director
K.D, WSO Manager
Bob C. World Service Trustee
CAWSO Committee Chairpersons:
Susan T. Hospitals & Institutions
Pablo M. Spanish Outreach/Literature Translation
Gregg D. Publications
Dan T. Public Information
Neil B. World Service Directory/not present
Susie S. Unity Outreach/not present
Jerry L. Volunteers
Carrie C. CA Book
Steve L. Finance
Tradition 11 was read.
Concept 11 was read.
The minutes of the 7/28/92 meeting were read. Motion made to accept minutes as amended. Seconded. (PASSED)
1. CAWSO COMMITTEE REPORTS:
A) Hospitals & Institutions – Susan T.
Susan reported that H & I guidelines, panel formats and workshop leader guidelines
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for the H & I starter packet for delegates will be sent out by the WSO for copying prior to the 1992 WSC.
B) Spanish Outreach/Literature Translation – Pablo M.
Pablo reported that “The First 30 Days” is the only untranslated pamphlet remaining. It has been assigned to Javier. “Tools of Recovery” must be located but it is ready.
Gregg D. listed the pamphlets that are translated and typeset as of this date:
* To The Newcomer
* Choosing Your Sponsor
* Higher Power
* 26 Tips
* Suggestions for Relapse Prevention and Recovery
* …And All Other Mind-Altering Substances
* Self Test for Cocaine Addiction
* Who is an Addict
* 12 Steps
Pablo and Javier will look into cutting and pasting bids (a minimum of three) on 5,000 pieces of each pamphlet. Carla will also be asked to obtain bids. These bids are needed by the next board meeting on 8/20/92. A telephone vote will be taken from board members for bid approval.
The literature order form also needs to be translated.
C) Public Information – Dan T. (committee minutes attached)
Dan reported that a letter was received from a rehab center in Curacao in the Nether Antilles requesting a starter kit. K.D. will send a starter kit and a letter explaining the 12 Traditions pointing out the need for the meeting to be self- supporting.
Press kit content bids have been obtained, (see attached)
Several letters written in Spanish asking for information have been received. The authors will be informed that Spanish literature will become available very soon.
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Dan presented a college project PSA entitled “The Party’s Over” to the board which was very well received.
Ben L. was not present so no report was available regarding the Loners Group.
The next WSOPI meeting will take place at the CALA Convention in Palm Springs on August 29 ,1992.
D) Unity Outreach – Susie S.
No report.
E) World Service Directory – Neil B.
Neil B. of Los Angeles has volunteered to chair this committee but was unable to attend this meeting. He will begin compiling meeting information at the 1992 WSC.
F) Publications – Gregg D.
Gregg’s report was covered as part of the Spanish Outreach/Translation report above.
G) Volunteers – Jerry L.
Jerry’s flyer for Pacific South Areas that requests volunteers for the 1992 WSC was reviewed and approved by the board.
H) CA Book – Carrie C.
Carrie reported that the revised stories will be formatted in Word Perfect 5.1 and copied by 8/23/92.
BREAK 9:20 p.m.
MEETING REOPENED 9:35 p.m. with the Serenity Prayer
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I) Finance – Steve L.
The 1992 WSQ finances and account activities were reviewed. Much discussion ensued regarding the Le Meridien Hotel bill and^l 992 WSC expenses. K.D. will write a check to the hotel for $8,119.65. ^06 J
2. OFFICE REPORT – K.D. (see attached)
A) Newsgram
K.D. will fax a Newsgram to Sylvie in Montreal for translation into French.
B) Office Manual
K.D. will complete work on the office manual prior to the 1992 WSC for board approval.
C) Request for Authorization to Reprint Literature by an Outside Enterprise
The University of North Carolina requested permission to reprint WSC approved literature. Motion made to allow reprinting of WSC approved copyrighted literature with proper disclaimer subject to WSBT approval. Seconded. (PASSED)
D) Billboards
K.D. spoke to Laura Howington regarding billboards and was quoted a price of $756.00 ($37.80 each) for 20 single color, 30 sheet billboards. Shipping not included. Discussion took place and issue was tabled.
E) Literature Printing Bids
Motion made to obtain 3 bids from printers other than Major Graphics. Seconded. (PASSED)
F) 1992 WSC Taping
Motion made to pay John K. $5.50 per hour to tape the proceedings of the 1992 WSC. Seconded. (PASSED)
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G) LeaseAmerica
Motion made to keep our copier. Seconded. (PASSED)
H) Office Inventory
John K. will conduct a physical inventory of office equipment and assets.
I) H & I Chips and Literature Order Form
Motion made to accept the new H & I chips and literature order form. Seconded. (PASSED)
J) Dial Answering Service
K.D. will renegotiate with Dial as soon as Barbara (the owner) returns.
K) Unity Outreach Questionnaires
The board approved the inclusion of a questionnaire in each Newsgram.
L) K.D.’s Request for CompTime
K.D. requested to take 2 days off to attend the CALA Palm Springs Convention prior to the 1992 WSC. She was asked to devise a plan for her absence to be presented by the next board meeting.
M) America West AirlineTicket
K.D. will investigate the use/purchase of the ticket for her vacation in November 1992.
Meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m.
Thank you for letting me be of service !
Carrie C.
Secretary, CAWSO Board of Directors
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