Nov 14, 1987 – Day 2 – WS Conference Minutes – Documents Archive for Cocaine Anonymous

****** SATURDAY AFTERNOON NOVEMBER 14th 12 00 PM ******

Lucy S. Conference Chairperson, opened the Conference at 1:00 PM. Rhonda M. read “How It Works” and Lisa D. read the 12 Traditions.

ROLL CALL

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ROLL CALL Continued

The Chairperson declared 71 voting members casting 80 votes.

The Chairperson began committee reports starting with Finance.

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Don M. read the Finance Committee Statement of Purpose as, “To develop and implement policies and procedures in all matters concerning finances of C.A.” and asked Eric W. to present the first. motion.

Eric W.’s motion that, A 15% RAISE BE GIVEN TO THE CURRENT FULL-TIME OFFICE WORKER AT THE WORLD SERVICE OFFICE: was passed,

Eric W.’ s motion that,, THE WORLD SERVICE OFFICE EMPLOY AN ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEE AT 5 DOLLARS PER HOUR FOR 40 HOURS A WEEK was passed,

Bill Mc, moved that, “The WSO provide health insurance for the -full

time WSO employee and the prerequisite is that they have at least 6 months employment and the premium not exceed 1000 dollars per’ annum.

Don G.’s motion to, SUSPEND THE RULES TO HEAR ALL OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEES PROPOSED MOTIONS was passed,

Don M. read and briefly explained the Finance Committee’s remaining motions.

The WSO obtain property and liability insurance for WSO.
There be limit of 50 dollars on personal checks, For purchases above this amount, only a money order, certified check or cashier’s check will be accepted,
That local areas be allowed to reprint Conference-approved copyrighted literature with their local area identification and phone number, providing that 50 percent of their net proceeds or a minimum of -five cents apiece from these sales be contributed to WSO, and that local tax laws are adhered to.
That WSO be allowed to set quantity price breaks for metal chips.
That WSO be directed to proceed with production of metal chips from six to ten years, as soon as financially feasible.
That Public Information cassettes be sold as follows, video cassetes, first tape of each size, customized with local phone numbers, 75 dollars each; double cassettes of the same size for 25 dollars each; audio cassettes with 5 PI messages, 5 dollars.
That the piece of literature entitled, “23 Questions” be put in pamphlet form compatible to our existing literature and sold at the same price as existing pamphlets.
That seed money for the World Services Convention, to held in Chicago, be approved in the amount of *5,000; *2,500 to be made available immediately,, and the balance, if required, on January 1st, 1968,
That C.A.-affiliated groups grossing more that $1,000 on WSO supported events consider donating at least 50 percent of the net proceeds from the event to WSO.
That we accept the suggested guidelines as they are going to be presented to you at this time.
That we approve a budget of *350 for the Conference Hospital and Institution Committee.

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That we approve a budget of $500 for the Conference Finance Committee.
That we limit the maximum annual contribution by individual C.A. members to $2500, the same limit to apply on a one-time-only basis for death bequests.

Bob L„ s motion to TABLE FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION #3 was passed.

Perm P.’s motion that PROPOSED FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTIONS NUMBERED 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10 NOT BE CONSIDERED BEFORE THE WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE was passed.

The majority opinion was that items numbered 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10 constitute normal business functions of the WSO, which should be entrusted with a right of decision (3rd Concept).

Craig H.’s motion that, “Local areas be allowed to reprint Conference-approved literature with their local area identification and phone number, providing that 507, of their net. proceeds or a minimum of 5 cents per piece from these sales be contributed to the WSO and that local tax laws be adhered to,” failed,,

Tex J.’s motion that VIDEO CASSETTES, FIRST TAPE OF EACH SIZE, 1/2″, 3/4″, 1″, AND 2″ BE SOLD FOR $75, DUPLICATES OF THE SAME TAPE FOR $25 AND AUDIO CASSETTES, A CASSETTE TAPE WITH 5 F’SA’s, BE SOLD FOR $5″ was passed.

The Chairperson declared a RECESS until 2:41 PM„

Don M„‘s motion that, SEED MONEY FOR THE WORLD SERVICE CONVENTION, TO BE HELD IN CHICAGO, BE APPROVED IN THE AMOUNT OF $5000, $2500 TO BE MADE AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, AND THE BALANCE, IF REQUIRED, ON JANUARY 1, 1988 was passed,,

Linda H.’s motion that, C.A. GROUPS GROSSING MORE THAN $1000 ON WSO SPONSORED EVENTS, CONSIDER DONATING AT LEAST 50/ OF THE NET PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT TO THE WSO was passed,,

Jack P.’s motion that, THE WSO BE AUTHORIZED TO DESIGN AND PUBLISH A BROCHURE ENTITLED, “SUGGESTED CONTRIBUTION GUIDELINES” IN ACCORDANCE WITH A SO-CALLED 70/750 PLAN was passed.

H. Lee S„‘s motion that, WE LIMIT MAXIMUM ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS BY INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS TO $2500, THE SAME LIMIT IS TO APPLY ON A ONE TIME-ONLY BASIS FOR DEATH BEQUESTS was passed,.

Betty P.’s motion that, THE CONFERENCE APPROVE THE COVER LETTER AND BIDDING FORMAT PRESENTED was passed.

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97-102 Meredith’s motion that, ALL H & I COMMITTEES THAT PURCHASE LITERATURE FROM WSO, RECEIVE LITERATURE AT COST passed.

Bob G. reported the Public Information Committee? activities as

1. Bob G. elected Chairperson.
Scott B. elected Vice Chairperson
Mary T.. elected Secretary for Recording.
Lenore S. elected Secretary for Correspondence.

2. PI reorganized into 5 subcommittees.
3. Established an operating and communications policy to insure that the committee remains active.
4. Prepared 5 motions.

Bob G.’s motion that, THE 5 PSA’s TEMPORARILY APPROVED AT THE MARCH,
1987 CONFERENCE, FOR USE UNTIL THIS CONFERENCE, BE APPROVED FOR USE IN PRINT AND BROADCAST MEDIA was passed.

Bob G.’s motion that, THE FOLLOWING 4 PSA’s BE APPROVED BY THIS CONFERENCE FOR USE IN PRINT AMD BROADCAST MEDIA was passed.

The new PSA’s ares

COCAINE KILLS PEOPLE EVERY DAY,, THIS COULD BE YOUR DAY. IF YOU WANT TO LIVE WITHOUT COCAINE, THERE IS HELP — CALL COCAINE ANONYMOUS AT and the phone number.

IS COCAINE CAUSING YOU TO LOSE YOUR JOB … YOUR FAMILY … YOUR MIND? IS COCAINE KILLING YOU? THERE IS HELP. CALL. COCAINE ANONYMOUS with the phone number.
IF YOU ARE POWERLESS OVER YOUR NEED FOR COCAINE AND YOUR LIFE IS UNMANAGEABLE … THERE IS HELP. CALL COCAINE ANONYMOUS.
IF YOU STARTED USING CRACK WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND NOW YOU ARE THE ONE WHO CAN’T STOP… THERE IS HELP, CALL COCAINE ANONYMOUS. IT’S CONFIDENTIAL AND IT’S FREE.

Bob G.’s motion that, THE CONFERENCE-APPROVED LOGO BE PRODUCED AND AND MADE INTO A SIGN FOR USE ON PODIUMS AT MEETINGS OF C,A, AND SOLD THROUGH THE WSO TO THOSE WHO WISH TO USE IT was passed.

Bob G.’s motion that, A SIGN LIKE THE SIGN JUST APPROVED WITH THE WORDS, “MEETING TONIGHT”, PRINTED BELOW IN BLOCK LETTERS BE APPROVED FOR OUTSIDE C.A. MEETING PLACES AND BE PRODUCED AND SOLD BY THE WS0 was passed.

A motion to reconsider was made? and a friendly amendment made to change “TONIGHT” to “HERE”.

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The Conference Public Information Commmittee’s motion that, THE SIGN JUST APPROVED WITH THE WORDS, “MEETING HERE”, IN BLOCK LETTERS BE APPROVED FOR USE, OUTSIDE THE MEETING PLACES OF COCAINE ANONYMOUS, BE PRODUCED AND SOLD BY THE WSO was passed,.

Bob G.’s motion that, THE ROUND LOGO STICKER BE APPROVED FOR USE AND BE PRODUCED AND SOLD THROUGH THE WSO passed. RECESS until 4:30 PM.

Allan S.’ s motion that, THE 12 STEPS AND 12 TRADITIONS OF C.A., BE PRODUCED IN BANNER FORM TO BE DISTRIBUTED BY THE WSO was passed.

The Chairperson adjourned the meeting with the Lard’s Prayer at 5:04.

****** SATURDAY EVENING NOVEMBER 14th 7;30 PM ******

The Chairperson reconvened the Conference at 7:30 PM in the Topsider Room in the Marina International Hotel.

Carla A. read “How It Works” and Jose S. read the 12 Traditions.

ROLL CALL

Jack P. Trustee
Bob G. New York City
Happy Howard South Central Los Angeles
Carla I. Orange County
Carolyn H. Orange County
Helene H. WSO Secretary
Sam R. Los Angeles
Rhonda M. New York City
Tex J. Connecticut
Tina R. Connecticut
Jennifer R. Trustee
Reggie L. Trustee
Greg D. Trustee
Ray G. Trustee
Bob L. Trustee
H. Lee S. Trustee
Linda H. WSO Treasurer
Fenn P. Trustee
Steve P. WSO Director
Sandi P. San Francisco
Betty P. Marin County
Karly R. San Fernando Valley
Julie K. San Fernando Valley Alternate
Bill L. San Fernando Valley
Steve F. San Fernando Valley

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ROLL CALL Continued

Allan S. Santa Fe NM
Mitchell R. Los Angeles
Mike P. San Jose
Wayne G. Oakland
Scott B. Atlanta GA
Pier M. Atlanta GA
Mark B. Arizona
Lucie M. Connecticut
Daniel B. San Diego
Kelly L. Portland OR
Eric W. Houston TX
Rusty F. WSO Vice Chairperson
Jose S. Tucson AZ
Charles G. Long Beach
Sherwin R. Milwaukee WI
Melodi P. South Central Los Angeles
Grady P. Chicago IL
Jeff K. South Bay/Los Angeles
Wayne L. South Bay/Los Ange1es
Carla A. Los Angeles
Bill Mc. Michigan
Mike L. Riverside
Tina G. West Los Angeles
Smitty Sonoma County
Greg B. San Fernando Valley
Jennifer J. Houston TX
Jim D, Washington
Mike R. Seattle WA
Burt R. New York City
Debbie B. Chicago IL
Craig H. Chicago IL
Mary T. Monterey
Lisa D. Riverside
Sam D. Chicago IL
Steve B. Chicago IL
Joe W. Idaho
Jim G. San Gabriel/Pomona Valley
Meredith A. San Gabriel/Pomona Valley
Chuck G. San Gabriel/Pomana Valley
Brian N. San Gabriel/Pomona Valley
Hal K. Houston TX

The Chairperson established the quorum at 74 votes.

A discussion concerning whether the World Service Conference has the authority to permanently approve pieces of literature and the procedure tor doing so occurred.

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Sandi P.’s motion to, SUSPEND THE RULES FOR PURPOSE OF A TEN MINUTE RECESS SO THAT THE TRUSTEES CAN DISCUSS THE ISSUE AND COME BACK WITH A DEFINITION OF THE ISSUE was passed.

The Parliamentarian reported the results of the Trustee’s decision, as, “The unanimous decision of the Board of Trustees is that the World Service Conference? has the power to permanently approve pieces of literature presented by the Literature Committee. As a side? line, the concern of the Trustees was that the group conscience? would not allow this Conference to railroad through pieces of I literature? that had not been carefully looked at.”

Helene M„ reported that the Conference Committee had elected Helene
as Conference Committee Chairperson, Carolyn H., as Vice Chairperson and Melodi P. as Secretary.

Helene H.’s motion that, THE CONFERENCE ACCEPT ROBERT’S RULES OF
ORDER AS A GUIDELINE FOR THE CONFERENCE PROCEDURES was passed.

Helene H.’s motion to, “Clarify that non-delegate Conference Committee
Chairpersons may not vote and may speak only when directly requested by the Conference”, was withdrawn.

Bob L.’s motion to, DISSOLVE THE WORLD DIRECTORY AS A CONFERENCE
COMMITTEE AND TRANSFER ITS ADMINISTRATION AND PRODUCTION TO THE WSO was passed,.

Bob L. presented the Structure and Bylaws Committee version of the WS Conference Bylaws for discussion.

Bob L.’s motion that, THIS CONFERENCE ADOPT THE BYLAWS OF COCAINE
ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICES, INC. AS APPROVED BY THE STRUCTURES AND BYLAWS COMMITTEE was passed.

Jim G.’s amendment, “To change the definition of quorum from 2/5ths
of the Directors to SOX + 1” failed.

The Chairperson and Penn P. made brief announcements before the Conference was adjourned with the Lord’s Prayer at 9:30 PM.

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