MINUTES COCAINE ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICE BOARD
THURSDAY DECEMBER 18, 1986
ATTENDEES
Bob M.
Jennifer G.
Lionel B.
Louise W.
Helene H.
Jerry P.
Howard E.
Laurie W.
Neil B.
Willie 0.
Richard L.
Ken C.
Ray G.
Meeting was called to order at 6:47pm. Louise read the minutes from the previous meeting of December 6, 1986.
OLD BUSINESS
A. A discussion was held regarding the right to change the Conference from Reno to Los Angeles. Lionel made a motion that the CAWS Board wishes to reaffirm the spirit of cooperation, the trustees role as guardians of the 12 traditions and welcomes their input. Recognizing the dissention by the lack of communication about the Conference, we ask that the trustees meet with the Conference appointed Chairman, Willie 0. post haste to insure the success of the Conference. We urge mutual respect, love and service for all concerned for the betterment of the fellowship. Motion passed.
B. Willie was able to get the hotel to reduce the cost of the banquet dinner to $20.00 at the Ramada Renaisssince. A Motion was made to have Willie sign the contract. Motion passed.
C. Regarding the registration issue, San Francisco will keep the registration forms and will send us the checks which will be made payable to CAWS, Inc.
D. Helene has not received an answer form the General Service Office regarding the comouter. She has received two quotes from’ Zachary for over $3,000.00. Leasing terms run between $75.00 to $156.00 per month. Tabled.
E. Bob made an agreement between both attorneys regarding the federal trademark issue. The only thing standing in the way is a letter from us stating we will not go into the recovery business. They still own the corporation rights in Texas. Bob will work on this also. To obtain the trademark in Canada would cost $600.00.
Canada is temporarily tabled.
F. Richard is still working on copyrighting The Connection’s name.
G. Willie is working on having someone send a letter to the committees know they only have 30 days to get things in so the agenda can be put together.
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II. NEW BUSINESS
A. Bob has a new piece of literature from giving out the phone
number 1-800-Cocaine. Laurie should send a letter to help them underatand they are breaking traditions. Laurie will keep all copies of letters going both ways. She will inform them they can continue to use our name but must follow our traditions.
B. The Sun, Sand, Serenity 1st annual Convention in Arizona would like to borrow $1,000.00. Willie made a motion to lend them $500.00. Motion passed. We will give them until April 22, 1987 which is 30 days after their convention to pay the money back.
C. Lionel drafted up a letter to send out with contributions. It was discussed and will be revised and brought in for Board approval.
D. Jennifer brought up the 3 accounts we have. The trust account which we operate out of and all deposits go into; the operating account which we send checks out of; and the savings account which we can earn interest from. We need to take most of the money out of the trust account and put most of it into the operating account and some into the savings account. A motion, was made to put $10,000.00 into the regular savings account; $4,000.00 into the operating account. Motion passed.
The meeting adjourned at 8:30pm with the Serenity Prayer. The next scheduled meeting is Thursday January 8, 1987.
Thank you for letting me be of service,
Louise/Secretary