COCAINE ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICE BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEETING
February 20, 1988
Regular Quarterly Meeting
02/20/88
Los Angeles, California
Meeting Called to order at 9:36 a.m.
Serenity Prayer
12 Traditions were read
Concepts 1, 2 and 3 were read
Roll Call: – All Trustees Present
Chairperson: Ray G.
Secretary: Fenn P.
Vice-Chair: Jennifer R.
Jack P.
Bob L.
Reggie L.
Greg D.
H. Lee S.
50 minute meetings with 10 minute breaks
Minutes read and approved.
Structure and By-laws – Bob L.
Did a lot of work at the conference. Work split up by Areas. Chicago – Steve B. organizing Area and District Structures. Los Angeles – Mike L. – Qualifications – Areas and Delegates. Working on a geographical map. Working on updating the 1 – Delegate per 10 meetings. Maps are being send out to Areas.
Literature Chips and Format – Reggie L.
The following pieces are completed: To The Newcomer, H. and I.
Tools and Tips on Recovery – is being worked on.
Chicago is working on: A Power Greater Than Ourselves.
Lots of committee action.
Committee will work on a Service Structure piece in April 88.
Working on all meeting types format.
Setting deadline fo May 10, 1988 which is 90 days prior to the next conference. Accepting stories to compile into a “Little Book”. Next meeting will be at W.S.O. 02/27-2/28/1988.
Finance – Jack P.
Talked with all committee members re: 70/30 plan. Have some plans regarding presenting this piece. Committee is going, however communication lacks.
Hospitals and Institutions – H. Lee
Worked late – high energy committee. Worked on a piece for Literature Committee on what H and I is. H and I does not collect 7th Tradition. No communication with Chairperson.
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Convention Committee – Greg D.
There is a bid procedure guideline structure and procedures operating manual. It contains such things as job descriptions, special events literature. Chicago Convention “Site” information. Hotel is on Lakefront. Fridayy registration – Open Meeting at 7:00 p.m., Live Band Fri. P.M. Marathon meeting. D.J. Sat. p.m. Farewell singer after breakfast. Farewell speaker.
Registration: Encourage registration from Areas. There is a cut off date for hotel rate of $70.00. Have had benefits for the Convention. Discussion of taping, memorabilia, all aspects of convention planning and reporting.
Jennifer to prepare “Statement of Position” for Johnny.
Motion Carried – Next Trustee Regular Quarterly Meeting is Los Angeles on May 14, 15, 1988.
2:50 p.m. Serenity Prayer
Conference Committee – Fenn P.
Hotel – Stouffers is the site for the August Conference. Rough draft of minutes ready. Need to contact Melodi and Helene to check on when minutes will be ready. Must contact Lucy to work on the agenda. How about Group breakfast? Check on price, etc. Greg will check price and advise Conference Committee.
Public Information – Jennifer R.
Committee has a corresponding secretary. 3 – motions passed. P.I. C.A. 3 – Subcommittees. Each Committee meets once a month and each sub-committee Chairperson to report. “Meeting Here” signs purchased. Looking into audio. Change phone listing from W.S.P.I. to W.S.O. Logo stickers area ready. Mid January the Chairperson resigned. Checking location of where video tape is.
W.S. Office Report – Ray G.
Activity. Had problem with checking/banking accounts. We do have a non-profit status – “C.A.W.S.” Have no business licence at this time. We need help in the office.
Nominating Committee – Bob L.
How long do ratified Trustees stay on the slate? 2 – Terms will be up in July 1988. Discussion on non-addict Trustees – Class “A”. Should come from L.A. Area. We aren’t ready yet. And Trustee Nomination Committee meet with the Conference Trustee Committee. Set up interview and resume.
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Legal Committee – Jack P.
No Response. Trustee please announce in your areas. Jack find help in the Newsgram.
The Connection – Reggie L.
Susie has enthusiasm. W.S.O. notified Reggie of money past due
From the following:
- Chicago $100.00
- Riverside $50.00
- Orange Co. $50.00
- Georgia $35.00
- New York $50.00
- Conn. $50.00
- Seattle $50.00
- Portland $50.00
- San Gabriel $50.00
Total Due…$585.00
Sending cover letter with the “New Connection” advising: our records indicate the outstanding bills.
The Newsgram – Reggie L.
Circulation/distribution should increase. Suggest sending out with “The Connection.”
A.A. Report – Jennifer R.
Invited to Board of Trustees. “Singleness of Purpose” to A.A. Jennifer will contact A.A.
General Discussion
Discussion of San Francisco Area Chips.
Chairpersons Report – Ray G.
- 137 calls
- 9 meetings
Close of meeting for the day at 7:34 p.m.
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February 21, 1988
Meeting called to order at 8:47 a.m.
Serenity Payer
12 Traditions were read
Concepts 4, 5 and 6 were read.
Roll Call – All Trustees Present
- H. Lee
- Greg D.
- Reggie L.
- Bob L.
- Jack P.
- Jennifer R.
- Fenn P.
- Ray G.
C.A.W.S. Office Report – Ray G.
Letters handed out:
To: C.A. Aftercare, from C.A. Aftercare to Jack
Letters – Correspondence – Re: “C.A. Aftercare.”
Bernard Gans, our lawyer – write letter of response. Jack P. to handle it – (Follow thru)
Newsgram – Reggie L.
Abridged minutes will be in the next Newsgram.
Non-Addict Trustees – Bob L.
Do we want to pursue this at this time? Bob wants group conscience. Look into finding a qualified non-addict Trustee (Business Oriented), 1 – year from July 1988.
C.A. Being Copywrited – Ray G.
Midst of 2nd default, looking good.
Insurance Liability – Jack – Greg
Steve Purvis is supposed to be handling. National Directory – 3 – ring binder, no charge – annually only.
Trustee Calling Cards – H. Lee
Will get the information and cards by the next meeting.
Conventions – Bob L.
Liberal view (Bob will bring information regarding conventions and checks turned in.
Starter Kits
Letter should be included with starter kits.
Newsgram Review Board – Reggie L.
W.S.O. and Reggie review the Gram at this time. The Review Board will be explained.
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Conference Officers – Fenn P.
Idea was submitted that officers of the Conference be from California. Idea died.
Conference Times – Fenn P.
Handled at the last Conference.
A.A. on our mailing list
Jennifer will handle this matter.
Re-Cap November 1987 Conference
Suggestion: unless an emergency – every Trustee should be present during the Conference session. Last Conference was very good.
New W.S.O. Officers
- Helene H. – Chairperson
- Steve P. – Vice-Chair
- Sarah C. – Secretary
- Bob C. – Treasurer, Director
Motion: To accept the above slated as temporary directors. Motion carries.
The Connection
Motion: to appoint Suzie S. as editor of “The Connection” – Motion carries.
Public Information
Filming of meeting – Jennifer. Everyone must have the A.A. Public information workbook. Jennifer will supply us with information. Chairperson needed. Ray and Reggie will get 5 persons for Jennifer to review. Showing “C.A.” Literature – Jennifer will call St. Elsewhere.
Convention Mailing List
Send mailing list to C.A.W.S. Convention at Chicago.
Financial Information
W.S.O. Financial progress: We would be in a negative balance situation if not for the C.A.W.S. Convention. Next Conference is after the Convention. After that we will not be able to afford the next Conference. Send contribution from Special Events to W.S.O.
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Addresses of Trustees as of 02/02/88 – see pdf: https://documents.historyofca.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/1988-02-20-21-WSBT-Quarterly-Minutes.pdf