COCAINE ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICE OFFICE
Minutes of Board of Directors Meeting
November 21, 1991
ATTENDEES:
CAWSO Board of Directors:
- Bill Z.. – (WSO Trustee/Acting Chairperson)
- Carrie C. – (Secretary)
- Brian N. – (Director)
- Steve L. – (Treasurer)
Meeting opened at 8:35 p.m. with the Serenity Prayer.
The Ninth Tradition was read by Steve L.
Carrie C. read the minutes of the November 7, 1991 WSO Board meeting. Steve L. made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Brian N. seconded. (PASSED)
Steve L. provided the following telephone numbers should he need to be contacted:
- (714) 798-3608 HOME
- (714) 889-1178 WORK
- (714) 328-6602 AUTO
OFFICE REPORT – K.D. (see attached)
Days Off: K.D. requested and was given days off on 11/29/91 and 12/24/91.
Christmas Cards: K.D. suggested Christmas cards be sent from the WSO to all area offices, vendors, attorneys, and accountants. Carrie C. made a motion accepting the suggestion. Steve h. seconded. (PASSED)
Holiday Gifts: K.D. suggested that gifts be given to the mailman, UPS man and Michael Chaks. Steve L. made a motion to allow K.D. to spend up to $ 20.00 per person (3) for gifts. Brian N. seconded. (PASSED)
Shipping Clerk: K.D. will report to the WSOB the status of Sean D.’s employment with the CAWSO.
Business Cards: K.D. was authorized to order 500 or 1000 CAWSO business cards imprinted with her name and 500 or 1000 without her name.
Health Insurance: Steve L. made a motion to allot K.D. up to $ 250.00 per quarter for health insurance. Carrie C. seconded. (PASSED)
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PUBLICATIONS – K.D./Bill Z.
The Newsgram: The Newsgram is at the printer. Bill Z. read the WSO amends letter/article for the Board.
FINANCE REPORT – Steve L.
Michael Chaks: Steve L. has spoken to Michael Chaks. A large bill is coming covering the past nine months. A meeting will be held with him at 3:00 p.m. on 12/5/91 to reset the chart of accounts.
Dial Answering Service: A breakdown of charges for the 800# is needed. The number of allotted calls before additional charges kick in needs to be determined.
Expense Sheet: K.D. will input Steve L.’s expense sheet into the computer. Twenty-five will be sent to each Trustee, all committee chairs and Board members.
Taxes: They’re ready to go.
Bank Change: Bill Z. has talked to Carl Shluter, the Vice- President of Sanwa Bank in Mission Viejo, CA. Carl Shluter was able to structure an interest bearing money market account with unlimited telephone transfers and three check transfers per month. Steve L. suggested that funds be segregated on paper with interest earned going into the operating account. Telephonic transfers would come from the general account and go into the operating account. New signature cards were completed and signed by the WSOB.
WSOB MANUAL – Brian N.
Brian N. read the draft of the manual for submission to the WSBOT meeting this weekend.
NEW BUSINESS:
CALA – Carrie C.
Carrie C. informed the WSOB of some issues pending between the CAWSO and CALA. Bill Z. will contact Ken C. to arrange for time on their Board or ASC agenda regarding members of the Fellowship in the Los Angeles area serving on committees at the WSO.
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INCREASING NUMBER OF BOARD MEMBERS – WSOB
A motion was made by Carrie C. to add one additional Director-at-Large to the Executive WSOB. Brian N. seconded. (PASSED)
Jerry L. was nominated to the Executive WSOB subject to ratification by the WSBOT this weekend.
Meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m. with a moment of silence and the Serenity Prayer.
Thank you for letting me be of service !
Carrie C.
Secretary
CAWSO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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