Jul 23, 1987 – WSOB Minutes

COCAINE ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICE OFFICE MINUTES OF BOARD MEETING JULY 23, 1987

Attendees

• Coco C.
• Linda H.
• Jim B.
• Bruce M.
• Helene H.
• Steve P.
• Ken B.
• Greg T.
• Ray G.
• Rusty F.
• Reggie L.
• Cory A.

The meeting was called to order @ 7:30PM with the serenity prayer.

Reading of 9th tradition – Steve P.

Minutes of Board Meeting of July 9, 1987 were read by Helene.

Motion: To accept minutes as read with corrections. Seconded and carried.

TREASURER’S REFORT – Linda H.

New financial statement submitted to be corrected and re-submitted. Asking for more of a breakdown on certain expenses incurred.

Linda was asked if an accounting of area donations could be made available. She stated that this could be done beginning this fiscal year 6/1/87 thru 5/31/88.

Balances as of July 23, 1987

Trust Account $5648.28
Operating Account 1307.58
overall balance       $6955.87

Lease: Landlord asked if we would like to take the additional office space coming available next to ours. The rent would be $700. Space is also availabl in the building next door and this will be checked into as well.

Expected profit from the San Francisco convention – $9,000 – $14,000(estimated)

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Public Information – Bob G.

Bob did not show up for this meeting. No report submitted.

Intergroup – Jim B.

Letter submitted by Jim for the estimate forms being sent out to all area offices and delegates.

Newsgram – Jim B (in place of Jim G)

Next meeting of this committee will be held Wednesday, July 29. Next Newsgram due out in September.

Connection – Bruce McC.

Written report given.

63 subscriptions – $1060.00
bulk sales 2450.00
income – single issues 63.00
Convention sales 161.00
$ 3734.00

expenses printing 2249.70
postage & handling 448.31
subscript. forms 96.71
profit balance $939.28

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Bruce brought a sample of the letterhead he would like to use for the Connection. He also requested guidelines and policy changes regarding the Connection to be put into writing as well as the suggestion of the Review Board via the Trustees. Bruce read the guidelines originally set up for the Connection.

Stories for the Connection on Recovery in Cocaine Anonymous is not being received. Suggest that the Newsgram place a “blurp” regarding the need for such stories. Support for the Connection amongst the fellowship is extremely low. Enthusiasm is very low.

Steve P. suggested a letter to subscribers regarding the need for stories and to include the situation at hand. This letter to be reviewed by the Review Board prior to sending out. Group Communication, Jim B., will also send a request for stories.

OLD BUSINESS

1. Send letter to Neil B. thanking him for work done on the World Directory as well as to Bob Lemon. Corrections were made on the Directory and will be entered into the computer and then prepared for printing.
2. Cory to make sure that all Directors get keys to the office.
3. Meeting of July 30th – invitation letter read. All board members to attend as well as committee persons. The World Service Office is not sponsoring a business meeting with these areas. We are inviting the surrounding areas of our office who have expressed an interest in being of service.
4. Insurance for office – denied by Farmers with no explanation at this time. Steve will continue to pursue.
5. Orders for metal chips has been placed as follows:
   1. 300 – 1 year
   2. 300 – 2 year
   3. 200 – 3 year
   4.  100 – 4 year
   5. 100 – 5 year
      1. Approximate ship date- 8/8/87
      2. Approximate arrival – 8/15/87
6. Check from New York for chips and literature – New York received their chips and literature however their check was never returned to their bank as cashed. We will suggest that they re-issue another check and stop-payment on the original check.
7. Coco read a letter from the Board of Trustees to the Board of Directors dated July 10, 1987 congratulating the WSO Board of Directors on their efforts put forth and the work done in such a short period of time.
8. State compensation – quote was given but we will forego on this now in order to allow the World Service Board of Trustees to complete their corporate filings. At that time, we will re-issue application for a bid.

NEW BUSINESS

1. Chairs are needed for this office. Cory was asked to purchase 4 chairs Motion: To purchase 4 chairs for the office. Amendment; to purchase 6 chairs, seconded – Motion carried.
2. Round-up flier handed over to attorney’s and trustees.
3. Letter received from Bob M. regarding the CA History printed in the Newsgram. This letter alleged that their was a distortion of facts. Ray will respond to this letter.

Motion to adjourn – 9:30pm

Next meeting August 13, 1987

Helene Heurtin

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