COCAINE ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICE OFFICE Minutes of Board Meeting
January 12, 1989
IN ATTENDANCE
Helene H.
Steve P.
Tony C.
Bob C.
David C.
Lisa C.
Reggie L.
Ray G.
Tina G.
Mary C.
Meeting was opened with the Serenity Prayer at 7s 15 p.m.
Lisa C. read minutes from Dec. 22,1988 meeting. Motion: To accept minutes as read. Seconded and passed.
TREASURERS REPORT – Bob C.
December 8th thru December 31
Income
Chips and Literature – $8,074.1
Donations – 1,685.10
Total – $9,759.20
Expenses $1700.22
Bank Accounts
Operating Account- $5,314.83
January 1st thru January. 12th
Income
Chips and Literature – $9,883.67
Donations- 801.16
Total $10,684.83
Expenses $10,095.62
All bills are paid. WS0 received $6,559*00 from Chicago from the convention.
The accountant has all tax records. He is currently working on them and will have them ready for the tax returns to be done.
NEWSGRAM– Tony C.
Next issue will be ready on Saturday Jan. 14th for distribution. LA GS0 wants 1000 copies every month.
CONNECTION – Reggie L.
The next edition has not gone to print yet due to lack of sales of the last issue. Suggestion was made to return to subscriptions in order to increase sales. Circulation of the Connection was discussed. Sales need to be increased. A conscious effort needs to be made to let the fellowship know about the Connection.
Motion: To give Connections in office to all areas to be distributed amongst the fellowship. Possible donation to come back. Seconded and passed.
Board will make up a letter to send out to the fellowship in reference to the distribution of the Connection. LA GS0 wants 500 copies of the Connection.
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OLD BUSINESS
A) Tina G. has accepted the position as Chairperson of the Committee for Volunteers. Tina G. had a suggestion to have an Open House for the WSO.
B) Tony has priced wood for shelves. Cost for the wood alone is $400.00. Cost for the total job should be between $600.00 and $800.00. Motion: To set up a budget of $1500.00 for the complete shelving for the chips and literature room. Seconded and passed.
C) Jonathan Friedman response letter was done. The letter stated no affiliation between CAWS and CA Fall Softball Tournament.
D) Letter to the fellowship for the literature deadline will be revised and sent out.
E) Orders to Canada are being held up in Customs. Mary C. to contact a broker in Canada to expedite this matter. ( Vancouver & Toronto)
F) Order form for chips and literature will be done by Mary C.
G) Next “mailing to consist of:
1) Letter in reference to literature.
2) Trustee meeting minutes. (To areas only)
3) Conference approved forms via Conference Committee.
a) Suggested Delegates Responsibility
b) CA Standing Rules for CAWSC
c) CAWS Proxy
d) CAWSC Delegate Credential Registration
e) CAWSC Area Chairperson Confirmation of Delegate, (not CAWSC approved)
H) Office employees were discussed. It was discussed to possibly hire another full time office employee. Steve P. distributed a resume from an interested party, along with a letter in reference to her needs as an employee if hired. Suggestion was made to interview her and see if she would be interested in the job on a part-time basis. Appointment to be set up for an interview at the next board meeting.
I0 David needs to be put on a probationary period. He needs to be informed that his performance and time management needs improvement.
J) A quote is being sent to Reggie L. for the literature to be done by another person.
NEW BUSINESS
A) A telephone call was received from Wendalls stating that the metal chips are being sold in bookstores. Ray G. will look in to the matter. Further discussion was tabled until the next board meeting.
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NEW BUSINESS (cont)
B) San Francisco wants to make orders for metal chips along with WSO. San Francisco will pay .110 over cost. To total .800. Chip_-issue is tabled until the next board meeting.
Motion: To adjourn at 10:45* Seconded and passed.
Meeting was closed with the Lords Prayer.
Thank you for allowing me to be of service,
Lisa C.