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CAWSO Board of Directors Meeting
Los Angeles, California
November 5, 1992
This meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. with the Serenity Prayer.
Roll Call:
CAWSO Board of Directors:
Brian N., Chairperson
Jerry L., Vice-Chair
Carrie C., Secretary
Steve L., Treasurer
Bill Z., Director/WSO Trustee
K.D. McC., Office Manager
Bob C., World Service Trustee
Lee A., Pacific South Regional Trustee
CAWSO Committee Chairpersons:
Susan T., H&I
Pablo M., Spanish Outreach/Translation
Greg D., Publications
Dan T., Public Information
Peter S., Convention
Leon M., Literature, Chips & Format
Tradition 5 was read.
Concept 5 was read.
The minutes of the 10/22/92 meeting were read. Motion to accept minutes as amended. Seconded. (PASSED)
1. CAWSO COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Hospitals & Institutions – Susan T.
Susan reported that a response has been received for the future publication of an H & I newsletter. A discussion regarding bookmarks denoting lengths of sobriety took place. Susan will submit designs for the bookmarks for production by the WSO.
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B. Spanish Outreach/Literature Translation – Pablo M./Greg D.
Greg reported for Pablo that San Francisco has submitted their Spanish translation for the backside of chips, Pablo indicated that rather than the submitted translation of “Esperanza,Fe, Coraje” {coraje could be mistranslated by another Spanish dialect as “angry”) the alternate translation of “Esperanza, Fe, Valor” would be preferable. K.D. will contact San Francisco and ask them to use the second translation in the future after it is reviewed by the WSBT and a phone vote conducted.
C. Publications – Greg D. {see attached)
Greg has arranged for voiceovers on the audio literature. He has access to a recording studio for a fee. Bob C. recommended the recording studio belonging to a member of the fellowship be investigated to determine if a better price can be arranged for this project. Greg will contact the individual and report back to the Board. Audio labels for the cassettes were also discussed. Bill asked Greg to arrange for a disclaimer for the speaker tapes stating that “these are not the official speakers for CA”.
D. Public Information – Dan T. (see attached)
Billboards were discussed and a draft of the flyer for orders was reviewed. The sentence “orders will be filled when a minimum of twenty billboards are ordered” is to be added. Motion made to approve the letter with the correct cost per billboard for inclusion in the next delegatee mailing. Seconded. (PASSED) K.D. will speak with Howington for the sniping costs on limited runs (five billboards with a custom snipe).
Carrie requested that PI reiterate the need for CA to be listed in the White Pages of each Area’s local phone book to make finding Hotline numbers
Dan reported that eleven letters were answered at the last WSO PI meeting. The mailing list will be worked on at the next meeting. Dan purchased a computer program to assist with this project. Greg D. put together two postcards for mailings. Dan will be allowed the use of the WSO Compaq computer to load information. CALA was asked to help locate members of the fellowship who can assist with translating letters. May Ann was not present and no report was available regarding the Loners’ Group. The next WSO PI meeting will take place on 11/21/92 at 4:00 p.m. at the WSO.
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E. World Service Meeting Directory – Neil B. (not present)
It was reported for Neil that the deadline for directory submissions is 11/26/92. Thus far, 180 meetings in three states have been entered into his computer.
F. Literature, Chips & Format – Leon M.
Leon reported that he will no longer be able to attend the WSO meetings due to a service commitment conflict. He stated that “What is Crack, What is a Crack Addict” is in progress. Raymond C. will be attending future WSOB meetings as the Committee’s liaison.
G. Unity Outreach – not present/no report
The next meeting will take place on 11/14/92 at the WSO at 10:00 a.m.
H. Convention – Peter S.
Peter reported that registration forms are now available.
I. Conference – not present/no report
J. Volunteers – Jerry L.
This committee was made an inactive adhoc committee until it is again needed. Jerry will call the missing committee chairpersons to ensure their attendance at the next open board meeting.
K. CA Book – Carrie C,
The next meeting will take place on 11/7 & 11/8/92 at 10:00 a.m.
L. Structure & Bylaws – Brian N.
Nothing to report.
BREAK 8:20 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.
The meeting celebrated Jerry’s (6 years) and Carrie’s (5 years) birthdays.
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2. FINANCE REPORT – Steve L. (attached to Office Report)
Motion made to add $ 500 to the Office Reserve Account. Seconded. (PASSED)
3. OFFICE REPORT – K.D. (see attached)
K.D.’s report was reviewed and questions/suggestions handled as documented below:
Postage Meter – K.D. to see if we can get a new postage meter on a 30 day trial basis through Pitney Bowes. In the interim she will continue to “haggle” with Alcatel.
Spanish Literature – Motion made to reprint Spanish literature with the next English run. Seconded. (PASSED)
Office Employee (Eric W.) – Motion made to give Eric a .50/per hour raise. Seconded. (PASSED)
Donation Envelopes – Motion to create and print donation envelopes. Seconded. (PASSED)
PI Letter – Motion to approve letter (attached). Seconded. (PASSED)
P. Clay Calling Card Letter – Motion to provided P. Clay with a calling card (he’s Conference Chairperson). Seconded. (PASSED)
Tax Exempt Postage Status – K.D. is to continue to investigate bulk rate mailings.
H & I /PI Spanish Literature Sales – K.D.is to report to Bill on the sales of Spanish literature to these buyers.
Sun Valley Intergroup Letter – Draft reviewed and editing suggestions were made. Montreal Royalties Letter – Draft reviewed and editing suggestions were made. Desktop Publishing – K.D. and Greg D. will research Aldus Pagemaker.
Relocation of WSO – Tabled
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4. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Medallion Price Change –
Motion to raise price of medallion to $ 2.00, (FAILED)
Motion to table. Seconded. (PASSED)
SCHEDULE: The next WSOB meeting will take place on 11/19/92 at 7:00 p.m.
Meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m. with the Serenity Prayer.
Thank you for letting me be of service!
Carrie C./Secretary
CAWSO Board of Directors