MINUTES COCAINE ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICE BOARD MEETING DECEMBER 5, 1985
ATTENDEE
WILLIE
JENNIFER
GIL
NEIL
MICHAEL
HAPPY HOWARD
DANA
RICHARD
BOB
JACK (O.C.) DAVID
Meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m. Dana read minutes from meeting of 11/21/85.
I. OLD BUSINESS
A. Bob submitted envelopes he had previously sent out with Conference information to all G.S.O.’s. The envelopes had been returned, indicating new addresses were needed. This information will be available for the National Directory. He read response letters from San Francisco and Seattle. Bob is checking answering machine daily for further responses.
B. Michael received the phone bill, indicating our $500.00 credit. (Aprox.) Michael is receiving current directories from various states and cities across the U.S.for input into the computer for the National Directory. He’s enlisted the help of Hilary E..
C. Willie submitted an itemized bill from the Trademark Attorney stating what services have been rendered. They have yet to communicate, and Willie is on top of the situation.
D. Richard and his committee for The Connection have met twice already. Things seem to be coming along fine, keep up the good work Richard! (Despite negativism from one member of LAGSO.)
E. Bob once again proposed a move for the World Service office. He has volunteered to look for a location and furnish the new office as a donation.Willie asked if any were opposed, there were none. Bob will search for a office in the vicinity and in the price range.
F. Richard had the idea for a formal “sit down” banquet and dance to raise
money for World Services. Gil was opposed. He doesn’t feel World Services is in the business of fund raising and that our only source of income should be from literature sales and donations. Bob suggested it be added to the conference agenda that donations are in order.
II. NEW BUSINESS
A. Neil suggested an informal Thank you note to each state or G.S.O. for their donation to World Service, so as to generate future donations. Everyone was in favor.
B. David (from O.C.) wants to participate with World Services and has offered Orange County’s cooperation and support. He mentioned literature as a specific area in which they could be of service as well as donations.
C. Richard asked for a vote to print more literature. It was taken and one thousand (1,000) large envelopes will be printed.
D. The Division of Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse, in the state of New York has requested permission to distribute our Starter Kits. Bob will follow up on this and get more information, so as not to be in violation of the 6th Tradition.
E. Michael requested an updated list on each and every Starter Kit Bob sends out and to whom.
F. Gil read the amended copy of the Conference agenda (see copy;Gil). He mentioned that NA does not close their conference to the fellowship. It is not yet known about AA. Gil would like our Conference open to the fellowship as long as rules are abided by.
G. Dana will ask Laurie W. to be Secretary to the Conference. Laurie serves as back up Secretary to World Service.
III. TREASURERS REPORT
Jennifer reported an approximate balance of $2,600.00 with approximately $1,000.00 to deposit.
Jennifer will reimburse Bob the $74.33 for postage.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. with the Serenity prayer.
Next meeting to be held at 6:30 p.m. on 12/12/85.
Thank you for letting me be of service,
Dana