WORLD SERVICE OFFICE BOARD MINUTES
July 20, 2019
OPEN MEETING @ 9:07 a.m.
SERENITY PRAYER – Led by Pierre K
TRADITION 7 – Read by Brenda M.
CONCEPT 7 – Read by Randy M
Birthday: None
ROLL CALL & QUORUM DETERMINATION
Present were Randy M. (Chair); Alesia F. (Vice Chair); Linda F., (DOO); Brenda M. (Secretary.); Ron D. (DAL); David C (DAL) Pierre K (DAL); Yvette G=H (WST) Kevin (WST) Quorum is met.
GUEST:
CHAIR ANNOUNCEMENT(s) – Written Report Submitted
Randy thanked the board members for all of the work in Sweden. Special thanks to Yvette, Alesia and Linda.
In addition Richard the convention treasurer accomplished a lot during the event.
APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING(s) – June 15, 2019
MOTION Linda moved to approve the May WSOB minutes with any housekeeping; Alesia seconded the motion. Motion passes unanimously
SEVENTH TRADITION – Observed
CAWS CONVENTION REPORT
CAWS 2019 – Sweden –Johan T. – No written report
Highlights: Johan was pleased with the committee worked and learned many lessons about service. We are awaiting the final numbers. Richard and Randy are meeting on 6/21/19 to clear of any outstanding items to determine the final revenue. Pass it on document is pending with a few changes needed. There was a lot of participation by family and friends in support of CoAnon which was very beneficial
CAWS 2020 – Austin – Susan L. – No Present No written report submitted.
MOTION: Susan had a death in the family and could not attend today meeting.
CAWS 2021 – New York – Alan S. – Not Present – No report
Discussion about the boards concerns on room nights for New York. Randy will reach out to Alan and George (Trustee) with a gentle reminder that reporting and participation is required at the WSOB meetings
CAWS 2022 – Atlanta – Terri Knight – Not present – Written report submitted.
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OFFICE DIRECTOR REPORTS
Director of Operations- Linda – Written report submitted
Highlights: Check pending from Reg Online. Commented on the effectiveness of the Committee and expressed gratitude for their hard work.
Linda moved to approve check request #007 in the amount of $1,414.90 for Tee-shirts. 2nd by Brenda. Motion passes unanimously
DIRECTOR REPORTS
Chair – Randy M. – Written report submitted no highlights
Vice Chair- Alesia F – Written report submitted.
Highlights: Discussion on the need for a credit card machine to swap for onsite payments.
Treasurer – Michael T. – Finance report submitted no highlights
Secretary – Brenda M. Written report submitted– Successfully conducted harassment training for WST on July 1, 2019 during the convention in Sweden
Director at Large – Pierre K. – No written report submitted No highlights
Director at Large – Ron D. – No Written report submitted –
Highlights: Attending the conference was good experience. Worked at the unity table with Jackie Rosa.
Director at Large – David C. Written report submitted
Highlights in PI/HI – Washington court was a success. World helpline is moving forward to elect a new chair. The “Color the World Green” global poster campaign was a huge success. The Euro WSPI areas all participated in conference call
TRUSTEE REPORT
WSO Trustee – Kevin M – No Written report submitted
Highlights – Attended the convention and Trustees Quarterly Meetings WS Trustee – Yvette H – Written Report submitted
Highlights: Discussed the update on the attorney’s letter to company using the CA logo for their permission to use our Logo. No reply.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS –
Finance – Michael T. – See Treasurer report for details
Structure & Bylaws – Kevin M.
Highlights: Meeting scheduled for July 22, 2019
Convention– Brenda M.
Highlight: None. Next meeting July 22, 2019. Ad Hoc committee referral and motion in SR14 mailing,
Conference – Linda F. and Alesia F.
Highlights: The delegate mailing is complete. A email area on the lack of delegates on certification pe All board members and trustees have been registered for conference. We have a room on Thursday and Friday of the conference for WSOB meetings in to prep for WSOB presentation. The WSB will have a table at the ice cream social for additional Q&A.
Unity– Ron D.
Highlights: Next meeting in August. (DAL report)
Literature, Chips & Formats – Pierre K.
Highlights: None
Hospitals & Institutions – Pierre K.
Highlights: None
Public Information– David C (See DAL report)
IT – Randy M.
Highlights: None
Archives – Yvette H.
Highlights: We have 2 of each item from our Sweden convention for archives. A copy of HFC early edition signed by Johnny S wad donated to the office.
GUEST REPORTS: None
ONLINE BUSINESS:
MOTION: Linda moved vote ratify the on-line vote to approve 5 program in June and July. Yvette seconded motion. Motion passes unanimously.
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UNFINISHED BUSINES
A. International Structure Development Committee – Randy No Highlights
B. Ad Hoc Committee – David C Written Report Submitted
Highlights: Referrals and Motions complete. The Ad Hoc report was included in the SR14 mailing
MOTION: Linda moved to approve the CA NewsGram with any housekeeping items. Motion seconded by Pierre Motion passes unanimously.
Conference Referral –
Highlights: Referrals were reviewed and updates provided.
K.J submitted a very lengthy referral therefore David invite her to attend the September WSOB meeting to explain the referral.
- WSOB 2018 – 1 – Assigned to Kevin
- WSOB 2018 – 2 – Assigned to Linda
- WSOB 2018 – 3 – Assigned to David C.
- WSOB 2018 – 4 – Assigned to David C.
- WSOB 2018 – 5 – Assigned to Linda
- WSOB 2018 – 6 – Assigned to David C.
- WSOB 2018 – 7 – Assigned to Kevin
- WSOB 2018 – 8 – Assigned to Randy
- WSOB 2018 – 9 – Assigned to Randy
- WSOB 2018 – 10 – Assigned to Linda
- WSOB2018 – 11 – Assigned to Linda
NEW BUSINESS
A. WSOB Meeting Dates to the end of the year. Note: dates may change to accommodate Treasurer’s work schedule
- August 17, 2019
- September 21, 2019
- October 19, 2019
- November 16, 2019
Executive Session –
Motion to Adjourn by Linda. Meeting adjourned at 12:03 am with the Serenity Prayer.
Submitted with Love and Peace
Brenda Mabin
Secretary
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