COCAINE ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICE OFFICE
Minutes of Board Meeting
July 11, 1991
ATTENDEES: Pam K., Bill Z., Carrie C., Steve L., Ray G. K.D.
The Third Tradition was read by KD.
Carrie C. read the minutes of June 13, 1991 Board Meeting. The phrase “Trustees” minutes attached” was added to the Trustees’ Report. Minutes were then accepted by the board with a motion made by Bill Z. which was seconded by Steve L.
COMMITTE REPORTS:
OFFICE REPORT – K.D. (see attached)
K.D. asked several questions in her office report which ave been answered and documented below by subject.
Copy Service Agreement: This agreement will be renewed for $500.00 which will eliminate service charges.
Areas/Districts: At the 1991 World Service Conference directories will be gathered and a mapping system arranged for comparison to the last WS Directory.
Convention Flyers: Flyers will be send out with literature orders.
P.S.A.’s: Debbie Breed will be contacted regarding The New Lie and Blowing Up for reproduction purposes.
KD at the Conference: (see New Business)
Canadian Tax and Duty: KD will call Jack P. with questions regarding Canadian non-profit status, tax and duty.
World Service Convention Memorabilia: It will be kept at the WSO.
Richard W’s. Request for WS Bylaws: Bylaws were sent out with each delegate package which he should be receiving soon since he is a Los Angeles delegate. KD will call him to verify he received his mailing.
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Major Graphics Literature Bundling: KD will look into cost of doing this.
Trustees’ Bill: it has been paid.
Bob Charles’s Thank you Letters: KD will contact Bob Charles to determine if letters are to go to members of the Fellowship.
Workers’ Compensation Coverage: KD will contact Searcy Insurance and State Compensation Insurance Fund to obtain the best quotes.
Typewriter: Will attempt to repair if price is reasonable.
Shipping Clerk: (see New Business)
Postage Scale: KD will investigate.
PUBLIC INFORMATION – (no report)
KD will contact Lee A. or Todd C. for a PI Report. None have been submitted for months.
Bill Z. will be working with KD on the Newsgram and Connection.
FINANCE REPORT – Steve L. (see attached)
$12,295.10 in bills were paid.
$12,500.00 was transferred from the reserve into the operating account.
The Convention Committee is still holding some money. Their books will be closed out soon.
Brian N. owes CAWSO $76.59 for his room at the 1991 WS Convention.
KD was instructed to make deposits prior to each board meeting and a least twice per week. Ray G. and Steve L. are to be informed of each deposit.
LONER’S GROUP – Pam K.
AA was contacted for information as to how their Loners’ Program is run.
Helene H. can no longer serve as coordinator of the Loners’ Group.
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The 1991 WS Conference will be consulted as to how they wish us to proceed since no one is available to act as coordinator and the funds are not available to continue this service.
OLD BUSINESS:
DELEGATE MAILING: – Ray G.
The delegate mailin was accomplished by Ray G., Bob C. and Helene H. in David C.’s absence.
UPS REPRESENTATIVE
KD will contact the United Parcel Service for instruction in preparing items for shipping.
SPANISH LITERATURE TRANSLATIONS
Were given to Mike P. WS Literature Committee Chairperson.
NEW BUSINESS:
COMPUTER – Bill Z.
Bill Z. submitted to Steve L. (Spending Committee) a quote for a new office computer. KD will obtain additional bids.
PART-TIME WORKER – WSOB
Pam K. made a motion for KD to hire a temporary part-time shipping and receiving clerk for $5.050 per hour not to exceed 15 hours per week. Steve L. seconded. (Motion Passed) It was suggested that a member of the Fellowship be hired so anonymity could be protected.
KD AT CONFERENCE – WSOB
Pam K. made a motion for KD to present at the 1991 WS Conference on 8/28/91 (from 1pm until the nd of session) and return on 8/29/91 at 12pm to interact with the Fellowship and man the WSO table. Carrie C. seconded (Motion Passed)
SIGNATURE CARDS – Carrie C.
New signature cards were passed out to all board members and Bob C. Trustee for signing.
VOICE MAIL – KD
Will look into the cost and capabilities of a voice mail system for the WSO.
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Ideas are to presented at the next Board meeting prior to the WS Conference.
The next Board meeting was scheduled for July 25, 1991.
This meeting was adjourned with the Serenity Prayer at 10:05 pm.
Thank you for letting me be of service !
Carrie C.
Secretary
CAWSO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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For all attached reports: https://documents.historyofca.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/1991-07-11-WSOB-minutes.pdf