COCAINE ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICE OFFICE
Minutes of Board of Directors Meeting
February 23, 1992
CAWSO Board of Directors:
Brian N. (Chairman)
Carrie C. (Secretary)
Jerry L. (Director)
Meeting opened at 7:00 p.m. with the Serenity Prayer.
Jerry L. read the second Tradition.
Brian N. read the second Concept.
Introductions were made all around.
Carrie C. read the minutes of the February 13, 1992 Board Meeting. Jerry L. made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Bill Z. seconded. (PASSED)
Brian N. had been approved as the new WSO Chairman at this weekend’s Trustee meeting.
WSO TRUSTEE REPORT: Bill Z.
Bill Z. read the new Trustees’ Directives List for the Board, (see attached) Each item on the list was reviewed. Most of the items on the list were delegated to K.D. The remaining directives were assigned to the appropriate Board member.
CA BOOK – Bill Z. & Carrie C.
A fund for the CA Book had been started at the Trustees meeting. Since Steve L. was not present to handle the funds ($57.00 & 20,000 pesos), Carrie C. the CA Book Committee Vice-Chair, took charge of the money until it can be deposited. A directive was also given to create a flyer informing the Fellowship that approximately $25,000. must be raised for the publication of the CA Book. Carrie C. will meet with K.D. to desincf~ a flyer. A directive was made by the Trustees to form a WSO CA Book Committee. Bill Z. will contact Amy B., the CA Book Committee Chairperson, so that a meeting might be conducted at the soonest possible date.
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LITERATURE – Bill Z.
A directive was made to Bill Z. to rewrite the 70/30 Plan pamphlet. A suggestion was made to call it “The Seventh Tradition”. A directive was given to wait until after the 1992 WS Conference to tranlate the three new pamphlets (“What is C.A.?, “Suggestions for Relapse Prevention and Recovery”, and “…And All Other Mind-Altering Substances”) into Spanish in case there are any changes to be made.
MEDALLIONS – Bob C.
Bob C. was requested to obtain bids from Wendel’s for a reasonable annual order to get a better price.
THANK YOU LETTER – Carrie C.
A directive to write a thank you letter to Pam K., the former WSO Chairperson, was given to the WSOB. Carrie C. will write and submit a draft to the WSOB. It was also suggested that flowers be sent along with letter.
CONVENTION MEMORABILIA – K.D./WSOB
The WSOB was given the approval to dispose of all previous WS Convention memorabilia after examples are relegated to the CA archives. Instructions for an inventory of memorabilia were given to K.D. After this is completed the WSO Board will decide how to best dispose of the excess.
NEWSGRAM – K.D.
Directives were given to K.D. regarding inclusion of a Gratitude List with a short 7th Tradition/ 70/30 plan synopsis at the top. Also, a directive to create a “Who/Where to write” section was given.
FINANCES – K.D. & Steve L.
A question was directed to K,D. by the Trustees regarding whether or not Michael Chaks checks the back of checks, (pheewwl!)
The Trustees would also like a report of donations by area.
A check was written to H.Lee in the amount of $1500 for 1993 WS Convention (Houston) expenses. An explanation of how capital expenditures and other items are handled on the WSO financial reports was asked by Jim S., Atlantic North Trustee. This is to be included under Old Business on future WSO agendas.
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1992 WS CONVENTION (MONTREAL) – WSOB
It was recommended by the Trustees that the WSOB decide what expenses are to paid at the Fellowship’s expense. A lengthy and thoughtful discussion took place among the WSOB. It was decided that in keeping with a proposed budget not to exceed $2500 that either a Board Officer’s airfare and hotel costs would be paid by the Fellowship. Also, a motion was made by Bill Z. to have the Fellowship pay as needed for K.D.’s registration, banquet, and Sunday breakfast should she wish to attend the Convention. Jerry L. seconded. (PASSED)
It was suggested at the Trustees meeting that the WSOB and Trustees man a booth at the Convention to acquaint the Canadian Fellowship with what the WSO does and who we are. K.D. was instructed to print 25,000 Montreal WS Convention flyers for immediate saturation of the Fellowship with information.
QUARTERLY MAILINGS- – K.D.
A directive was given to make sure that Approved Trustees Minutes and quarterly financial reports are included in each mailing. The Trustees want to be notified of future mailing dates as soon as possible.
LITERATURE SALES TO OUTSIDE ENTERPRISES – K.D./WSOB
All refused requests for literature sales to outside enterprises (which don’t involve meetings) are to be brought before the WSOB for investigation.
OFFICE MANUAL – K.D.
K.D. was instructed to provide a rough draft of the WSO Manual by the next WSOBT meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. with the Serenity Prayer.
Thank you for letting me be of service !
Carrie C.
Secretary
CAWSO BOARD OF DIRECTORS