CA World Service Office Board Meeting
November 18, 2004
Approved minutes
PRESENT:
Bob Campbell, Chair
Judy Weissman, Secretary
Brian Wolf, Treasurer
Jon Fish, Director 1
Kathy Jo Rangno, Director 2
John Bodkin, World Service Trustee
Patty Flanagan, Office Manager
Positions Vacant: none
Members absent: Earl Henderson, WSO Trustee; Mike Gallagher, Vice-Chair Visitors: Jackie S., ANRT; Howard E.
Meeting called to order at 7:15 p.m. Jackie read the 5th Tradition; Jon read the 5th Concept.
OLD BUSINESS: none.
OFFICER REPORTS:
Chair: Has talked with Office Manager a few times. Has been talking with Teri K. every week about various things including CAWS 2005 Convention. Will meet with Trustees Saturday.
Vice Chair: absent.
Secretary: Delivered WSOB meeting minutes to Trustees.
Treasurer: See written reports. Still doing research on methods to earn better return on our accounts. Went through reconciliations with bookkeeper. She is doing a great job. Spoke with CAWS 2005 Convention Treasurer about committee budgets, etc. May get on a conference call with Committee Chairs and Office Manager to discuss and explain budgets, reimbursement procedures, etc.
Director 1 (Jon F):
- Website is up to date. Internet Committee is looking at several new websites.
- See draft of “NewsFlash” for delegates.
- See New Languages Project – Action Plan.
Director 2: Has started making database of Memphis area recovery homes for outreach for CAWS 2005 Convention. Will be of assistance to Program Chair to prepare RFP’s and to Office Manager to prepare for attendance at January 2005 Committee Meeting.
World Service Office Trustee: absent.
Motion (Judy/John) to approve the minutes of 11/04/04 as corrected passes.
World Service Trustee:
- Participated in Conference Committee phone call. Decision made to have Conference Co-Coordinator step in while Coordinator is unavailable.
- Attended Pacific South Regional Assembly.
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- Had discussions re: CAWS 2006 Convention hotel possibilities.
- Spoke with CAWS 2005 Convention Hotel Liaison.
- Spoke with PSR Trustee about several issues.
- Spoke with Westin in Kansas City re: CAWS 2007.
- Will attend Trustee quarterly meeting this week.
Office Manager: See written report.
- PSR Trustee will be attending WSOB meetings could not make it tonight because of horrendous traffic.
- Newsgram will go to WSBT Sunday.
- Confirmed 2005 budget as submitted in p/i with that of the Conference.
- Neopost contract expires 12/01/04. Still working on proposal for future postage.
- Has spoken with CAWS 2006 Convention Treasurer. He is knowledgeable in Quickbooks, etc.
VISITOR REPORTS:
Jackie – Brought UK royalty agreement to be signed.
Howard –
- WSOB Chair and Director 2 attended South Central District meeting.
- Trying to get stories from people of color for submission to new CA Storybook by 12/31/04 deadline.
- Will recruit volunteers to help in World Service Office.
- South Central District will have fund raiser next year to benefit World Service Office.
- Is distributing World Service donation envelopes and encouraging people to make donations on their birthdays.
NEW BUSINESS:
Motion (Patty/Brian) to spend no more than $550 to be taken from office expenses for Patty’s travel to Memphis in January to attend CAWS 2005 Convention Committee meeting to give guidance and training passes.
Motion (John/Brian) to table “NewsFlash” to 12/02/04 meeting.
Motion to adjourn (Brian/Judy) at 9:51 p.m, passes.
Next Meeting: 12/02/04
Respectfully Submitted,
Judy Weissman
WSOB Secretary
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