COCAINE ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICE OFFICE
MINUTES OF BOARD MEETING
OCTOBER 8, 1987
ATTENDEES
- Coco
- Linda
- Jim B.
- Helene
- Reggie
- Rusty F.
- Ray
- Steve P.
The meeting was called to order with the serenity prayer at 7:30PM.
Coco read the long version of the 2nd tradition.
Helene read the minutes of September 25, 1987. Motion: To accept minutes as read with corrections. Seconded and carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Balance as of 10/8/87 = $14,006.35
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Newsgram – Jim G.
Rough copy submitted. To add story on 1st concept.
World Directory – Helene & Linda
The World Directory is completed. One will be sent to each delegate along with their conference package. Thank you to all who have been of assistance.
Conference – Helene
Suggest that the board be prepared with any items that they wish to add to the agenda. A court stenographer has been “hired” and she will be at the conference on the 13th. The fees are $5 per page and on Saturday a $150 per diem and Sunday a $75 per diem. There was discussion as to the need of a sargeant at arms at the conference to see to it that when the meeting is called to order, all participants are back in the meeting room. Jim B. has suggested that the Committee Chairpersons from the World Service Office be responsible for this. He will initiate.
The Board of Directors of the World Service Office thanked Helene & Fenn for their time and effort put into getting the conference, delegates the information necessary for their attendance and for their time and effort into putting together this conference.
OLD BUSINESS
- San Gabriel Vice-Chairperson to send letter to area Chairpersons regarding a regional meeting.
- Cory can no longer attend the bi-monthly board meetings due to change in class schedule. We will ask that she prepare a written report as to the workings of the office, ie; chips and literature, phone calls received, etc. Will ask Julie if she would attend the board meeting to report on chips and literature.
- Sales Tax – At this time we are filing with the State Board of Equalization for a resale license.
- Reduce discount on chips and literature to 10%. This will be placed in the next issue of the Newsgram. This will remain as a discount on all orders over $200 only.
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OLD BUSINESS – cont’d
Motion: To reduce discount on orders over $200 to 10% as of 12/1/87. Motion seconded and carried.
E) Consider increasing prices of chips and literature to business or persons outside of C.A.. This should he taken to conference for approval.
F) Chicago and other states are printing their own literature. This issue will be brought up at the trustees board meeting as well as at the conference.
NEW BUSINESS
- Ray-re; Linda’s last report of September 24, 1987. He attended this board meeting to clarify any misunderstandings that might occur regarding the conference* the trustee’s corporation, etc. Ray requested that Linda do all the filings for both Corporations for the fiscal year 5/31/88 and open new checking accounts for the CAWSO, INC. (World Service Office).
- Motion put forth by Steve P.: To buy 6 more chairs at the price club for the office. Motion seconded and carried.
- It is important that the Board of Directors of the World Service Office keep a good rapport with the Board of Trustees. There will be times where we clash heads, yet we must keep lines of communication open.
Motion to adjourn – 9:10 Seconded and carried
Next Meeting October 22, 1987 7:30 pm
Thank you for letting me be of service
Helene Heurtin
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