WSBT CONFERENCE CALL MINUTES
October 19, 2003
1. Opened at 12:00 p.m. PST – Serenity Prayer (Jahi)
2. Roll Call – Teri, Tony, Jahi, Ken, John, Jackie, Jay, Elizabeth, Cynthia
3. Announcements/Chair’s Opening Remarks (Teri) – Welcome everybody, glad you’re all here. It’s good to be sober today. Reviewed conduct for conference call meetings — pretty much like an in-person business meeting, except that I can’t see your hand when it’s raised to speak. Call out your name so that I can hear it; I’ll acknowledge it and make a list. Try to refrain from interrupting while someone else is sharing, even if you’re passionate about something. I’ll call the vote based on the order that you joined the phone call. Outcome will be recorded by our Recording Secretary. Everything else is pretty much the same protocol. I’ll turn the Chair over to Jahi if I need to leave for any reason, if I want to speak to a motion, or if you’re challenging the Chair. I don’t think we have anything controversial on our agenda today. Please refrain from repetitive commentary to limit the time on this call unless you feel you have something to share. I would tentatively limit debate to each person sharing not more than twice on each topic. I would like to propose that we submit quarterly reports 3 days in advance of our next quarterly meeting and bring only one copy of your own report. It would be your responsibility to print out other’s reports. This way you’d have time to review the reports in your travels and prior to the Board meeting. Please communicate any comments regarding this suggestion to me via e-mail. WSO encountered some trouble with servers going back as far as October 4th, in case you receive comments about slow responses. Elizabeth, please extend the thanks of the WSBT to Patty for her prompt response to this situation. I would also like to speak to the fact that we need to be very focused on working as a board prior to our in-person meeting in January. There will be responsibilities each of us will be taking away from this conference call and we will be much more dependent upon working independently and via e-mail to conduct our business. I ask for your support and cooperation in moving forward this way.
Jahi – Will be changing phones at some point during this call and will be calling back.
John – Needs another copy of agenda sent to him, please.
Jackie – Will send it. Having some difficulty with international dialing and may need to rejoin call as well.
4. Review Agenda
Elizabeth – Added #11 under New business (Ratification of new director at the WSOB, Brian K. Wolf, CPA).
Cynthia – Asked if approval of May minutes should be part of #5; per Teri, we are awaiting response from WSO re May minutes. Added #12 (‘Lost’ referral re use of CA logo (#007)) and #13 (Record of online business).
Jahi – Added #14 (TAL resignation).
5. August 2003 WSBT quarterly meeting minutes
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MOTION PASSED to approve the August 2003 minutes with the corrections submitted online.
6. CAWS Updates:
- 2004 (Ken): Wasn’t in town for the last Steering Committee meeting; John wasn’t able to go, either. Elizabeth will probably report that Jim was at last WSO meeting. Took 7 hours for 2 meetings Ken did go to; amazed at how many people didn’t show up on a consistent basis or weren’t in place at that moment. They’ve since filled a few positions, but there are still some who haven’t shown up for several months. Ken has sat on 3 CAWS convention committees, 5-6 CALA convention committees. Thinks they’re almost to the point of getting themselves behind the 8-ball. Didn’t have line item budgets drawn up for committees as of a month ago. Hopefully it will tighten up a little bit. Question about hotline/helpline thing Teri sent to Ken – off topic, has nothing to do with convention. Added as #15 (PI concerns in Pacific South re helpline/hotline).
Elizabeth – Jim came to WSOB meeting and was very prepared. Have three new subcommittee chairs. Report they passed out was budget report; Jim said at their meeting they had asked everyone to submit line item reports for each committee, so they’re putting that together for their next meeting. Was very happy and impressed with their financial report; though it was missing a couple pages, it seems very thorough. They had a couple issues for us to talk about. First is Co-Anon efforts; on their web page, they would like to include the Co-Anon Chair’s direct e-mail. AAWS allows it. Added as #16 under new business.
Elizabeth and John clarified that other issues (child’s plate, child care, etc.) were not issues for the WSBT.
- 2005 (Teri): After several attempts, she has still received no word from Eddie H. or the committee regarding CAWS 2005. Has not received any minutes since prior to Conference. Submitted her schedule as to when she can attend their next meeting. Again received no response. Will continue to pursue. Received copy of 2005 contract; thanked John.
John – Our position with regard to the hotel and convention center is secure.
Teri – Will continue to work on growing concern; not sure if it’s retaliation because of position CAWS has taken with regard to the contract, or what.
John – I know this has been somewhat challenging for you; if I can continue to help, please let me know.
Teri – Thanks, will do.
- 2006 (Cynthia): Committee reacted with great enthusiasm and energy to meeting we had at Conference. Have received minutes of Steering Committee meetings on September 7, 14 and 21. First two sets of minutes were forwarded to WSBT members and all minutes have been uploaded to the CAWS 2006 folder on the WSBT page.
Elizabeth – Will they be meeting their deadlines?
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Cynthia – I think so, but need input from someone on WSOB as to whether they’re on track. Believes committee will be meeting next Sunday.
Elizabeth – WSOB is waiting to see what they accomplish.
John – Cynthia, sorry we couldn’t talk this week. Would have been a pretty short call. They’re doing all they understand and know how to do with some of the hot topics. Have asked the office to contact friends in AA who are holding World convention in Canada year before we do. They’re still somewhat behind. Would like to encourage site selection committee to be in touch with John by the end of this month with their status. Went through minutes of their meetings. They’re a little less detailed than I would prefer, but that’s just me.
Teri – Cynthia, could you please explain the status of this matter for our newer members. What were the results of the meeting at the Conference?
Cynthia – The committee was given a list of three action items (budget, immigration issues and hotel bids) and were asked to report back in 90 days.
Jahi – Were those goals met?
Teri – The goal is 90 days after the Conference. The 3 objectives are what Cynthia just stated, so we’re not going to take any action until after that.
John – There was a 30-day timeline on getting some specific things to happen, like getting the Steering Committee in place. They were also to get some information to me by next WSOB meeting, which they did. They seem to be a little bit challenged by the 2nd set of deadlines.
7. Trustee Reports:
- WSOT (Elizabeth): Re-sent webmaster’s report. Not everyone is following the policy that communication between two Boards goes through her. There’s a reason why that policy was set up, to keep her in the loop so she can report thoroughly and effectively. Patty is having health issues and having to take sick days, so they’re having to work without her in the office.
Q&A regarding written report
Clarified that budget information went directly to Teri and that she needs to be involved in follow-up. Teri says she forwarded report, but Elizabeth apparently never received it. Teri says she has not been calling the office or Patty directly.
- TAL (Jahi): Gave Teri a synopsis over the phone, e-mailed written report to rest of WSBT.
Q&A regarding written report on H&I video
Elizabeth – When will we see the first viewing?
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Jahi – Should be ready by the end of this month.
Elizabeth – Great! Very exciting, thank you.
Teri – How will that be viewed?
Jahi – Copy will be sent to the WSO and to him. Haven’t figured out how we could all view it.
Teri – Could it be burned onto a CD?
Jahi – Possibly, will have to check into cost.
Ken – New webmaster might be able to put it into an AVI file and have it e-mailed to us, but that’s not really an option unless you have DSL. Did the budget go smoothly?
Jahi – Some expense wasn’t covered by the donations, so I have submitted an expense report; total amount was $115. Other than that, everything else was covered. Fellowship in Florida was very receptive.
Teri – Spoke with Tonderick this weekend, who reiterated what a pleasure it was to meet Jahi and to have a trustee down there.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Trustee section in the Delegate notebook (Teri)
- Possible revision of the TAL responsibilities.
Jahi – Looked at them and basically they were OK. Might want to add something re outreach with WSO.
Elizabeth – Thinks this could be added as item 1E. Wondering if we can coordinate #5 with #4, meaning that if something happened to WS Trustee or WSO Trustee, TAL could back up for those positions as well.
Jahi – Thinks this wasn’t added because of distance requirements. I don’t know if we should open that can of worms.
John – It’s a little bit dicey, although I see what it would accomplish by filling the vacancy with effective representation at the WSO level. I’m a signer on our accounts. Are you suggesting that the TAL, who also might live out of the time zone in which we traditionally meet, would be required to attend by conference call all meetings and also be responsible for check signing? I guess that’s rhetorical. I think it is a little dicey, that’s all. We tried it once, didn’t we?
Elizabeth – But that was a different board. I might be in favor of this just the way it is. We could just put that issue on the back burner.
John – Agrees.
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Jackie – With regard to #3, she has been getting quite a few calls from new meetings starting to spring up in Europe (Sweden, Holland). They seem to be coming under the Atlantic North, so wondering how this is to work in practice. Would like to do everything she can to work with Jahi so we’re doing this together, although she’s physically much closer to them at the moment.
Jahi – Thought description said outside of the current regional structure.
Jackie – It does. Sweden is not technically part of the Atlantic North, although they go to London to get their chips and literature.
Elizabeth – This was written before we had a trustee living outside of the North American continent, so there are definitely possible changes to be made. It seems effective for you to be doing that in Europe, but for a new meeting in Mexico, for example, it might be more appropriate to use the TAL.
Teri – We’ll keep this on old business to continue to hammer out these points. Jahi, would you please send out the amendments you have suggested with regard to attending Conferences, etc.? If anyone would like to draft suggestions re replacement of WST and international outreach, we can discuss these via e-mail.
MOTION PASSED to table this matter.
- Approval of the WS Trustee roles/responsibilities
MOTION PASSED to approve WS Trustee roles/responsibilities as amended (to refer to World Service Trustee rather than World Service Office Trustee in final paragraph and to refer to CAWS Convention rather than CAWSO Convention under Duties and Responsibilities on first page).
- Responsibilities for WSBT Secretary need to be written
Teri and Cynthia will be working on these; Cynthia requested John’s help as well and John agreed.
2. Referral 006 (Jahi)
- Status: Awaiting ASCAP approval to move forward.
- Jahi to work with Patty regarding details required to gain ASCAP approval
Jahi – It’s going OK. Had written down address & phone number for Famous Corp. to give to Patty but couldn’t find it. Now cannot find it on internet or phone book. Had gotten info from ASCAP initially; 2-week wait to get anything from them. Has requested it again.
3. Comprehensive Audit of Office (not just financial) (Jahi)
- Status: Tabled until August 2004, Board to Board meeting.
Teri – just want to remind everyone that this is an ongoing item.
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4. Review procedures for selection of WSOB Directors (Elizabeth, John)
- Status: Elizabeth and John – to write a procedure regarding the interview process for WSOB Directors to be made available at the next meeting.
John – We’ve only had a couple meetings since the Conference. With all we’ve had to catch up on, this really hasn’t come up on the agenda. I’ve done nothing on it so far other than to mention to the Board that we want to include them in the process.
Elizabeth – John covered it.
Teri – Is it your intent to create a draft to give to the Board?
Elizabeth – I think it’s to get input from them, then create a guideline for them to approve and then to bring it here.
Teri – Any outlook on when this will be ready to be brought to our agenda?
Elizabeth – Will commit to having a draft for our January meeting.
5. “World Service Conference” logo used on all CA literature and CA web site (Teri)
- Status: Elizabeth – Deployment date of new CA web pages
Elizabeth – Jon Fish reported Thursday that the new web design will roll out this week, if not Thursday then by Friday morning.
Teri – Has not received any response to her input.
Elizabeth – Will follow up with Jon.
John – Jon Fish acknowledged receiving trustee feedback and applying that feedback in the site he’s getting ready to launch.
Teri – Had also wanted clarification on some questions, trying to understand what was presented to her.
6. Vendor License Agreements (Elizabeth)
- Status: When will the WSO submit back to the WSBT for review?
John – As you may already know, there is a form of permission granted by the WSBT to the WSO to act as our agent with respect to our printed materials. In February of last year I drafted a letter and submitted it to the WSBT; can re-send it so the new members will have it. We sort of revised our position with respect to how they might act on our behalf and limited the term. Will turn conversation over to Jackie & Elizabeth.
Jackie – John, what you’re referring to is under item #7. Teri, is what we’re talking about item #6? Isn’t that in regard to things like chocolates that the WSO was going to be working on?
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Elizabeth – This document is actually a document I had submitted to the WSOB to review; it was a document you had created where we were going to fill in numbers.
Jackie – I had created a draft with a lot of main points, and you were going to take that back to the WSOB, let them hammer it out, and then bring it back to us.
Elizabeth – I brought that forward at the WSOB meeting prior to the Conference; will follow up again to find out when it can come back to us.
Teri – Jackie, could you re-send that to all the WSBT members?
Jackie – Yes.
John – You’re absolutely right, I was speaking to #7 and we’re on #6.
Elizabeth – Just want to reiterate there are health issues. Patty could be out for a long time, a minimum of six weeks if there’s surgery involved.
Teri – Patty is just one of several members.
Elizabeth – Yes, but Patty has the most knowledge of what NA and AA have done.
Teri – Could another director be assigned to this in her absence?
Elizabeth – Yes.
7. WSBT send an letter to the WSOB giving them authorization to act as the agent for CA in all copyright matters. (Elizabeth, John, Jackie)
- Status: Where are we in this process?
Jackie – Had prepared a draft for us, which was passed out at last quarterly. Because John wasn’t there and I knew he had some questions as to the term, we were waiting for John’s input.
John – I suppose it would be up to Jackie and me to review this. I think we owe it to the new members to get this out to them between now and our next meeting; I can provide my input so we can get this done.
Teri – Can we do this via e-mail?
John – I’m open to that.
Teri – Let’s try that; if it proves too difficult, we can move that to the next meeting.
8. E-mail communications and guidelines (Cynthia)
- Review current document and approve guidelines.
Cynthia – Wondering if we need to extend timelines because of delay in some members receiving e-mails.
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John – Has Hotmail and typically it takes 1-2 days for a post from Yahoo group to make it to his account. If my e-mail account is too full, then it is possible that I don’t receive all the attachments.
Elizabeth – Is also one of those people where it’s taking a couple days. If we can double-post it, via Yahoo and regular e-mail, that might help, especially for the more pressing issues.
Jackie – It does say in the guidelines that we should check posts every 3-4 days.
Elizabeth – Having trouble discerning when votes are made.
Cynthia – Agrees there is difficulty in determining when votes are made, but doesn’t like the idea of making a motion and voting on it at the same time, which leaves no room for minds being changed during debate, or friendly amendments. Those who are experiencing delays in receiving posts can check messages at WSBT site.
Jahi – Wondering about polling system, how to upload files.
Elizabeth – Has questions too.
Cynthia – Call me and I’ll try to help.
Teri – Looks like we possibly need additional revisions, such as about going to Yahoo page in addition to waiting for individual e-mails, since that doesn’t seem to be the best way to facilitate business.
Cynthia – Can also elaborate on instructions based on subsequent conversations with Jahi & Elizabeth.
9. WSOB policy regarding per diem (Elizabeth)
Elizabeth – What was distributed with her report is a draft.
Teri – Is it for feedback?
Elizabeth – Brian Wolf has been able to help define this and is doing more checking on specifics. He wants to get more feedback re specifics regarding 1099 stuff, so that’s not in there on purpose at this point.
Teri – Re actual expense vs. per diem method – is it optional and interchangeable how a Board member would use these methods?
Elizabeth – Thinks it’s optional; for example, at Conference we usually get per diem checks up front, but when Regional Trustee is doing travel it could be either method.
Teri – Like with cab fare, for example; even though it’s not like an actual receipt, it’s acceptable as long as it says the name of the cab company and the amount is filled in?
Elizabeth – Yes; restaurants sometimes do that as well.
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Teri – What about where it says “Undocumented items deemed excessive will be considered personal” – who makes that determination?
Elizabeth – This is a draft and we need to figure out what that would be. They decide, but we need a definition of what that is.
Teri – How far in advance are the per diem expenses going to be provided to the WSBT for us to make decisions? According to this document, the $40 flat rate no longer applies, is that true?
Elizabeth – I think that’s what it says; I think that in some places $40 is average; think it can be as low as $30 and as high as $50. It’s determined more on what our organization thinks and right now that’s $40.
Teri – So we’re going to go by our $40 flat rate and disregard the government fluctuation?
Elizabeth – Right. I will take that back to the WSOB.
Teri – Our trustee expense document has to be adjusted in accordance.
Cynthia – This new policy now says we don’t have to return the excess if we don’t spend all of the per diem, is that correct?
Elizabeth – Brian has helped put document together; this is not as much of a crisis as it was when it was first brought forward. Doesn’t believe 1099 is going to be a real issue.
Cynthia – Would still like to have list of what is and is not appropriate to call per diem to use in determining which expenses are personally deductible on my income taxes.
Elizabeth – Will ask for that. Can do it as an attachment and not necessarily part of the policy.
Jackie – Do you need receipts from California?
Elizabeth – Would like to have them. While they know we all got the per diem, we should include the receipts and make sure Teri signs off on them as the Chair of this body so they know they were paid.
Teri – Make copies and submit them with the appropriate reimbursement form.
John – Happy to comply, but is there a procedure in place? Thought that’s what we’ve been waiting for.
Teri – Since we don’t have anything more definitive, make a copy of your receipts, attach the originals to a reimbursement form, indicate they are for per diem and send them to me for signature.
Elizabeth – Sounds great. Thinks the office is going to have to come up with another form.
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10. Referrals we are to be working on throughout the year (All) To be assigned
#1137: The Trustee Election Committee should obtain the names of at least five persons from the office of the California Secretary of State from the registry main turned pursuant to California Corporation Code Section 18 of qualified women and minority persons who are available to serve on corporate boards for evaluation and review for selection as a new non-Addict Trustee.
- Status: Jahi – to take the action to follow-up with the Office of the California Secretary of State to obtain this list and to better understand what would be the next steps in pursuit of this referral.
Jahi – Patty has not been available to deal with this. I’ve also tried to contact Bob but have not heard back from him.
Elizabeth – Would be more than happy to help with this.
Jahi – I thought you had volunteered to help with this item. Thank you.
Teri – So you will provide us with the status at our next board meeting.
#2228: Please define special interest meetings or groups
John, Tony
#2861: Is it a tradition violation for a District to receive contributions for donations from outside sources for District or Area events?
Jahi, Jay, Elizabeth
John – Did this come from Pacific South? Are they talking about a District receiving contributions from outside sources, like for example, CampVention?
Teri – That might be.
Ken – More than happy to work on it; doesn’t know if it came from PSR. Thinks it may have come from SWR.
Elizabeth – Thinks this is speaking to going to outside sources, outside of our fellowship. Thinks it’s a slam-dunk what our position is on that.
Jahi – We answered this one other time, had to do with Missouri Area receiving outside donations. We stated a few of the Tradition violations we felt it covered so it’s reiterating what we already said.
John – Did we also follow that up with a NewsGram article?
Jahi – Yes.
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Teri – I’ll make copies of the original referrals so you’ll have all the information in front of you. I recall the decision we previously made but this referral may have been made after that. Although we might reproduce the prior response, we may need to make it specific to the maker of this referral. I’ll make sure that the people who are taking these referrals get the actual copy of the referral.
Elizabeth – In the past there’s been a lead person. On this one I’d like to see Jahi take the lead to coordinate a time where Jay and I could get together online or whatever.
#2863: That the proceeds from the Regional conventions go directly to the Trustees to be used to defer cost for their travel, food and lodging cost that incur during the year. (In other words; to the Trustee fund or budget.)
Jay, Teri
#2868: What is the original referral number and final response regarding CA announcements at CA meetings?
Ken – Where would we find the original number?
Teri – The Conference transcripts or minutes.
Elizabeth – The transcripts are at the office. I imagine it was before I was trustee, so I would start there and work backwards.
Ken – Will work on this one. If we can’t find the original referral, can we come up with a new statement?
Teri – Absolutely. That’s the only thing we can do.
Jackie – Would like to work with Ken on this.
#3501: Per the attached NewsGram article, “CA and the AA Big Book” Vol. 7, No. 2, 4th Quarter 1994, page 7: please propose another advisory opinion allowing use of Bill W’s “Twelve Concepts of World Service” at CA meetings. CA has adopted AA’s Steps, Traditions and Concepts but until Bill’s AAWS- published writings are similarly available, it remains a violation of CA tradition to use these valuable writings for, as a “Concept Study” meeting by a CA group. We desperately need this tool to educate our Fellowship about these vital Concepts. (See Attached)
Jay, Cynthia
Ken – Is there a written statement on any of this?
Teri – The NewsGram article cited in the referral. A number of these things happened a long time ago, so this is going to require some research. We’re being asked to provide an answer. Some of it has to do with the fact that there are a lot of inquiries but there’s no laundry list of highlights – you have to go through a transcript to find out what happened at each Conference. This may fold directly into the fact that we need our own text and so forth. We may not have the finances to publish it, but perhaps someone
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needs to take the responsibility for moving in that direction even without the finances. Not sure if that really falls under the WSBT.
Ken – There may be something in place.
Teri – The good news is, at least we have a date. It may have been written by a former trustee we can contact about this.
#3516: Please construct and write a statement such as “Cocaine Anonymous uses the Big Book of AA as our basic text.” We have been somewhat divided on this issue for the past 4 to 5 years. In my 13+ years of recovery in Cocaine Anonymous, neither I nor many other recovering addicts have had a question as to the value of the Big Book in our recovery or the fact that using it does not affiliate us with AA. I would like to see a WS Conference approved statement, which would, once and for all, affirm what we have been saying informally for the past 20+ years.
Jahi – Sounds like basically what we’re looking for on the previous one.
Teri – Will make a note that it’s pending the outcome of the prior one.
Ken – Are we also going to be writing a response to this one?
Teri – We don’t have to until the Conference.
Jay, Ken, Cynthia (Jay has lead)
#3583: Is there anything wrong or a violation of any Tradition, By-Laws, Concepts or Charter to sell water as a fund-raiser, or to sell past memorabilia, as a fund-raiser, to raise funds for upcoming events. Clarification: a group or meetings
Jahi – Knows where this stems from and what it’s about; this is one where we need to look at how the referral is worded. They’re looking for a certain answer. Will take this one.
11. Copyright protection outside of the United States (Jackie)
- Status: where are we on this matter?
Jackie – I brought to the last quarterly the information I had from Amy’s old files. We are well-covered in U.S., Canada and European Union. Believes Elizabeth had further information. Would like to check into whether we’re covered in Sweden.
Elizabeth – I’ll find out.
John – Just received latest edition of copyright update from the attorneys; think I have at least a portion of the answers you’re looking for. I can get copies out to you guys. This usually falls under my responsibilities, but I think we extended it to Jackie because she’s over there. I’m really happy to have that resource. Portions of Western Europe are covered in terms of our copyright protection but I don’t know that Sweden is included.
NEW BUSINESS (stopped to prioritize because it was already 2:00 p.m. Pacific time)
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- Start time of the next quarterly meeting, January 23-25, 2004
After some discussion, MOTION PASSED to stick with the original dates of January 23-25, 2004.
MOTION PASSED to start at 7:00 p.m. Friday. Will end per usual procedure at 1:00 p.m. Pacific time on Sunday.
2. Approval of “Tips for Staying Clean & Sober” (Cynthia)
MOTION PASSED to accept Tips for Staying Clean & Sober as there are no Tradition violations nor concerns that might affect CA as a whole per point 7 of the 12 Point Literature Approval Process.
3. Donor program being matched with the employee contribution (Jay)
Jay – This was from AZ; I know we sent some e-mails around but I didn’t get a consensus from the Board. Employer had sent check to CA. Didn’t know if we should take a formal position, or if we had a procedure.
Jahi – Had a similar situation in Kansas City where a private company had listed CA as one of their options that you could donate to. Has a problem with it; although it sounds like a good idea, we have a donor program that’s available and this goes to the question of receiving outside donations.
Elizabeth – We need to hold a position on this, and that is that we cannot accept donations from non-members. We have discussed in the past getting donations from members who own companies as sole proprietors. The office does check to see if those corporate checks are from members; if not, they will send it back.
Jay – In light of these comments, how about I draft a formal response and send it out via e-mail?
Teri – That would be great.
John – Currently have policy saying we have received your inquiry and are responding to it; policy was to get back to them within 30 days. Are we still doing that?
Jackie – Letter was sent out to Jay Rosen but then we didn’t respond.
John – Might tie in with referral re special interest groups.
Teri – So you’re suggesting item 4 needs to be discussed on this call.
4. Gender specific meetings violating traditions re: Jay Rosen (Jay)
MOTION PASSED that the position of the WSBT will be drafted by Jay and John for approval of the WSBT and response will be sent to Jay Rosen within 30 day of the date of this call.
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5. How to cover the gap between the Conference and the first conference call of the WSBT 6 weeks later for committee assignments handled by rotating out trustees (Jay)
Will be addressed via e-mail
6. How to ensure that before an area is de-linked that our own guidelines are followed, no matter what has occurred in the past with the area (Jay) REFERENCE: Oklahoma was delinked without notice this time and by Leon asking the CA webmaster to delink them, none of the guidelines were followed, let’s discuss why or why not they should have been in exceptional circumstances.
Will be addressed via e-mail
7. Review of TEC guidelines and processes (Cynthia)
Will be addressed via e-mail
8. Trustee Corner (Teri) – assigning articles for NewsGram
Teri – Prosecution policy letter would be good article. John, was that received in favorable way?
John – I handed it to Jeff; Board of Directors was going to review it. Privately it seems to have been well-received and will be read into the record at the next Area meeting. I did honor your wishes and only address it to the LA Area.
Teri – Is anyone opposed to creating a response to the fellowship as a whole? (No response.) Will draft article and send out for Board’s input.
Elizabeth – Would that be a separate article than what you would write as the WSBT Chair?
Teri – No. We decided that the Trustee Corner would reflect the position of the WSBT. There are no contributions forthcoming from her Region at this time.
9. Selection of Conference Committees for 2003-2004 (All)
Teri – Believes all prior members (except Jackie & Cynthia) have been serving on their Conference Committees for 2 years. Suggestion is that a trustee serve a minimum of 2 years on a Conference Committee just so they can be effective on that committee, but that’s not something we’re not held to in any way – interests change, expertise changes, etc. New assignments:
Teri – Unity
Jahi – H&I
John – Conference
Elizabeth – Finance
Jackie – PI
Cynthia – LCF
S&B – Jay
Convention – Ken
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Internet – Tony
10. Selection of Trustee Sub-committees (All)
Finance – Elizabeth, Jay, Jahi
Legal – Jackie, Jay
World Service Conference – John, Ken
Trustee Negotiating – John, Cynthia, Jackie, Tony, Ken, Teri
Trustee Election – Elizabeth, Cynthia, Tony, Jay
Long Term Planning – Teri, Elizabeth, John, Ken
Orientation – Teri, Jahi
NewsGram – Cynthia, Jackie, Teri
Teri – Each subcommittee can meet as it sees fit, preferably via e-mail, and work out who is taking the lead.
11. Ratification of new director Brian K. Wolf, CPA
MOTION PASSED to approve Brian Wolf as a new WSOB Director.
12. ‘Lost’ referral re use of CA logo (#007)
Will be addressed via e-mail
13. Record of online business
Will be addressed via e-mail
14. TAL resignation
Will be addressed via e-mail
15. PI concerns in Pacific South re helpline/hotline
Teri will discuss via phone with Ken.
16. Adding Co-Anon contact to CAWS 2004 page
Will be addressed via e-mail
Close – Serenity Prayer (John)
Conference call adjourned at 2:42 p.m. Pacific Time.
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