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CAWSO Board of Directors Meeting
Los Angeles, California
October 8, 1992
This meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. with the Serenity Prayer.
Roll Call:
CAWSO Board of Directors
Brian N., Chairperson
Carrie C., Secretary
Steve L., Treasurer
Jerry L., Director
Bill Z., Director/WSO Trustee
K.D. McC., Office Manager
Bob C., World Service Trustee
Marty, Visitor/San Fernando Valley
Scott A., Visitor/Los Angeles
CAWSO Committee Chairpersons/Members:
Susan T., Hospitals & Institutions
Greg D., Publications
Javier, Publications
Randy H., Convention
Pablo M., Spanish Outreach/Literature Translation
Leon M., Literature, Chips & Format
Raymond C., Literature, Chips & Format
Dan T., Public Information
May Ann H., Loners’ Group
Dan P., Conference
Tradition 3 was read.
Concept 3 was read.
The minutes of the 9/24/92 meeting were read. Motion to accept minutes as read. Seconded. (PASSED)
1. CAWSO COMMITTEE REPORTS:
A) Hospitals & Institutions – Susan T.
Susan reported that she has been attempting to contact the WSC H&I Committee
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Secretary for copies of minutes taken during the 1992 WSC H & I Committee meetings.
B) Spanish Outreach/Literature Translation – Pablo M.
Nothing to report.
C) Publications – Greg D.
Greg submitted WSO Publications Committee goals for 1993 and a typed report (see attached).
D) Public Information – Dan T.
Dan submitted a typed report outlining all the PI sub-committees7 activities/projects and WSO PI Committee minutes (see attached). Dan stated he would contact Area PI Chairpersons to “feel out” the billboard market.
1) Loners Group – May Ann H.
May Ann introduced herself and was welcomed to the WSO as the new Loners7 Group Sub-Committee Chairperson. Bob C. stated he would contact Susan T, Dan T. and May Ann for the purpose of organizing an “Introduction to the Loners7 Group” letter/pamphlet (?) to distribute to institutions which might help facilitate the carrying of the message of CA to incarcerated individuals.
E) World Service Directory – Neil B. (not present)
Neil is still collecting data according to K.D. Bill Z. has contacted Regional Trustees to establish contact persons for assimilating meeting information in each Region.
F) Literature, Chips & Format – Raymond C./Leon M.
Leon M. was welcomed to the WSO as the LCF Co-Chair. Raymond stated that the “To The Newcomer” rewrite (which contains “Who is a Cocaine Addict?”) has been sent to the Trustees as part of the 12-Step Literature Approval Process. Susan T. asked to be kept informed as to the progress of the H & I pamphlets being worked on by the WSC LCF Committee.
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G) Unity Outreach – (representative(s) not present)
Brian N, spoke to Howard J. of Utah who stated he will be attending the UO Committee meeting at the WSO on November 14, 1992.
H) Convention – Randy H.
Randy H. was welcomed to the WSO as the Co-Chair of the WSO Convention Committee {sharing commitment with Peter S. of Santa Barbara).
Randy reported that the registration forms for Houston 1993 are enroute to the WSO. Dance Around the World information order forms for T-shirts and camera ready artwork will be ready soon. Jim J. will be sending the invoice for T-shirt artwork ($100), velox ($100) and printing costs ($100) to the WSO. The total of $300 will come from the Convention Committee’s 1992 budget. The 1993 (Ohio) and 1994 (Utah) WS Convention Chairpersons are Jim J. and Howard J. respectively.
I) Conference – Dan P.
The 1992 WSC report is now available and an article for the next issue of the Newsgram will contain a Conference review.
J) Volunteers – Jerry L.
Nothing to report.
K) CA Book – Carrie C.
The CA Book publishing meeting with consultant A! Fahr and a potential art director was cancelled due to injuries suffered by Mr. Fahr in a freak accident. The meeting will be rescheduled. An article regarding “Hope, Faith & Courage: Stories From the Fellowship of Cocaine Anonymous” will be written for the next issue of the Newsgram.
L) Structure & Bylaws – Brian N.
Nothing to report.
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WSOB MEETINGS RESCHEDULING:
Beginning with the closed meeting on October 22, 1992 all meetings of the WSO Board of Directors and Committees will begin at 7:00 p.m. Meeting dates for the remainder of 1992 were changed to November 5, 1992 (open meeting), November 19 1992 (closed), December 3, 1992 (open) and December 19, 1992 (closed) due to the upcoming holiday season. All Committee Chairpersons not present at this WSOB meeting (10/8/92) will be informed of the meeting date changes by K.D.
BREAK 8:45 p.m. – 9:10 p.m.
2. FINANCE REPORT – Steve L.
Steve reviewed the financial report. Motion made to add $500 to the Reserve Account. Seconded. (PASSED)
3. OFFICE REPORT – K.D. (See attached)
Principles Medallion – After much discussion it was decided that K.D. will speak with Wendell’s art director regarding layout.
Printing Bids – Information and bids were reviewed by the WSOB. Motion made to use Eureka upon clarification in writing of offer. Seconded. (PASSED)
4. OLD BUSINESS:
A) Finance Committee Guidelines – Scott A.
CALA’s Finance Committee Chairperson Scott A. reviewed documents, checks, minutes and bids provided to him by the WSOB to familiarize himself with the operations of the WSO. He indicated that he would help the WSO set up a Finance Committee and Guidelines. Scott sdrnmized that the purpose of such a Committee would oversee, spread knowledge and reduce animosity throughout the Fellowship. Scott’s attendance at the WSOB meeting and willingness to serve was gratefully acknowledged by the Board.
B) WSO Committee Goals – WSOB
K.D. will contact the non-attending Committee Chairpersons of this WSOB meeting to obtain 1993 goals. Carrie will assimilate the information into a comprehensive outline for the coming year.
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C) Airline Ticket – Carrie C.
Carrie will contact Howard J. in Utah to see if he can use the America West ticket for his November 14, 1992 trip to the WSO for the Unity Outreach meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 10: 25 p.m. with the Serenity Prayer.
Thank you for letting me be of service !
Carrie C./Secretary
CAWSO Board of Directors