COCAINE ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICE OFFICE
MINUTES OF BOARD MEETING
FEBRUARY 25, 1988
ATTENDEES
- HELENE H.
- LINDA H.
- RUSTY F.
- RAY G.
- JIM B.
- CORY A.
- STEVE P.
- JIM G.
The Meeting was called to order by Rusty with the Serenity Prayer at 7:30PM. Linda read the long version of the 7th tradition.
Helene read the minutes of the board meeting of February 11, 1988.
Motion: To accept minutes as read. Seconded and carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT – Linda H.
Cash flow statement submitted from 12/1/87-2/15/88.
Income since February 11, 1988 board meeting:
Chips and Literature – $4316.07
Donations – 564.33
Total $4880.40
Rusty suggested that a ledger be set up(in order to anticipate suggested expenses for next quarter)on a monthly basis.
Projected trustee’s expenses from February Board of Trustees meeting is $2300.
Cory requested an advance of $150 on her next check. This was approved by the board..
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Newsgram – Jim G.
Newsgram submitted and reviewed. Some corrections were made and additional stories to be added; ie: Story from Trustees on legal committee, Story about the connection, Story about the New Board.
Minutes rap-up (WSO Board Meetings) – Motion: To accept Newsgram with changes made and additional stories, all to be approved by a Trustee. Seconded and carried
Jim G. stated that he may be leaving the Southern California area due to job change. Will inform us when he knows.
Intergroup – Jim G.
Inter-area regional group meeting for Southern California met February 21.
All areas represented except San Diego. Another meeting is planned for 3 months in Inland Empire. Planning committee to meet in March. Good support, and willingness for unity. Agenda planned for next meeting.
Chips and Literature and Office – Cory
Ed no longer working with Cory.
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Chips And Literature – cont’d
Cory has arranged the following standing order with Mr. Howard of KCT Mfg. for chips:
| 5000 | – Newcomer | |
| 2500 | 30 | days |
| 2500 | 60 | days |
| 1000 | 90 | days |
| 500 | 6 | months |
| 500 | 9 | months |
the yearly chips are ordered on an as needed basis This type of ordering will always keep a supply of chips on hand at KCT so that there will be no delay in turn-around time for orders to be shipped from them to us. Each time an order is placed KCT will make another supply ready immediately and hold till next order is placed at no extra charge. However, ordering of the above chips must remain in same increments.
Cory will be sending flyers on the Connection along with all chips and literature orders. She is working on promoting donations for the World Service Office,
Cory proposed a new office worker for part-time work. He is a student at UCLA. His name is Sammy. He is not a member of the fellowship. He would work 9 hours/week at $5/hr.
Motion: To accept Sammy as temporary employee at $5/hour-9/hrs. per week until we can replace him with a member of the fellowship, Motion seconded and carried
NEW BUSINESS
MOTION:
Steve P, asked that all old business be postponed to the next meeting in order to discuss status of present board of directors of the WSO. This motion was seconded and carried.
Steve asked Ray G,, Trustee, to give a statement.
Ray G.
Existing boards term ends March 31, 1988. Linda and Rusty agreed to act in an advisory capacity until new board is settled. Coco has resigned as Chairperson of the WSO this date. The incoming board of directors of the World Service Office is as follows:
- Helene H. – Chairperson
- Steve P. – Vice-Chairperson
- Sara C. – Secretary
- Bob C. – Treasurer
- Director (to be announced)
Our financial records will be turned over to an outside source. They will be responsible for all taxes to be filed and financial summaries.
All job descriptions must be submitted by the next board meeting (March 17, 1988) All licenses and status of the WSO Corporation must be completed. Job descriptions should include who will handle these items.
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Ray G. – cont’d
Clear working order as to what business Trustees will be handling and what business WSO board will handle should be established as well.
OLD BUSINESS
A: Motion: “MEETING HERE” Signs to be sold at $7.50 per sign. Motion seconded and carried.
Motion to Adjourn: seconded and carried Meeting was adjourned 9:30PM
Next meeting March 17, 1988
Thank you for letting me be of service.
Helene Heurtin
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