Minutes of the Meeting of
CA World Service Office Board of Directors
September 27, 2012
I. Opening. Meeting called to order with the “we” version of the Serenity Prayer at 7:00pm by Chair, Teresa N.
II. Tradition 4 – Read by Shelia S.
III. Concept 4 – Read by Ira L.
IV. Birthdays – None
V. Roll call and Quorum Determined
A. Voting Members Present: Teresa N. (WSOB Chair), Richard L. (WSOB Vice-Chair), Linda F. (DOO), Barry J. (WSOB Treasurer), Bob C. (Director at Large), Kathy-Jo R. (WSOT), Ira L. (WST). A quorum is established.
B. Board Members Absent: DRPD (vacant), Susan D. (Secretary, absent with prior notification)
VI. Guests Present: Shelia S. (Special Worker)
VII. Approval of the minutes of the prior meeting
A. Barry J. motions to approve the minutes from September 13, 2012, as amended. Seconded by Richard L. Motion was never voted on.
VIII. Seventh Tradition
IX. Guest Reports:
X. Online Business: None
I. Old Business
A. WSOB Director Openings – We have 2 openings and are always accepting applications!
B. Website
1. New site is not public yet. The beta system will be worked on by our next meeting. The new site will need trustee approval prior to the launch. LCF will also need to review the literature on the site prior to the launch.
2. Online store is still being handled by network solutions.
C. C.A. Trademark Challenge – Scotland – Bob C.
1. Bob C. is in conversations with Russell S. and Jackie S. regarding this challenge. They will all be in contact with members in Scotland to help with this.
D. Corporate Standing – Linda F.
1. WSBT corporate standing is now current, and back in place.
II. Financial Fundraising Ad-Hoc Committee – Richard L., Bob C., Susan D. & Kathy-Jo R.
A. Nothing New
III. Office Director Reports
A. DOO Report – Linda F. – Submitted written & verbal report (see committee and ad-hoc reports)
1. Barry J. Motioned to use Richard S. the new computer consultant. Seconded by Bob C. Discussion occurred. Motion was withdrawn.
2. Barry J. motions to open negotiations between Richard S. and Ira L. regarding computer consulting. Seconded by Linda F. Motion passes unanimously.
3. Linda F. motions to approve the 2013 CAWSC proposed speakers. Seconded by Barry J. Motion passes, opposition noted.
B. Chair – Teresa N. – Submitted verbal and written report (see committee and ad-hoc reports).
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C. Vice-Chair – Richard L. – Submitted verbal report (see committee and ad-hoc reports)
D. Treasurer – Barry J. – submitted written and verbal report (see attached)
1. Operating $3,077.22
2. Even Year $94,599.80 (before transfer)
3. Odd Year $6,566.74 OY Petty Cash $488.00
4. Savings $50,056.91
5. Savings #862 $1,101.12 (before transfer)
6. Savings #364 $546.75
7. Savings #372 $1,000.44 (before transfer)
8. HSBC $500.00
9. WFUK 2,377.35 GBP as of 8/31/2012
E. Secretary – Susan D. – absent, with prior notification
F. Director at Large – Bob C. – submitted verbal report (see committee and ad-hoc reports)
IV. Trustee Reports
A. WSO Trustee – Kathy-Jo R. – submitted written and verbal report (see committee and ad-hoc reports)
B. WSO Trustee – Ira L. – submitted verbal report (see committee and ad-hoc reports)
1. Ira L. and Barry J. are working on the lease agreement with our property managers, and Ira L. will have a report for the next meeting.
V. Committee Reports –
A. Finance: Teresa N., Linda F., Bob C. & Barry J. – Nothing New
B. Structure & Bylaws: Bob C. – Nothing New
C. Convention: Linda F. & Kathy Jo R. – Nothing New
D. Conference: Linda F., Richard L. & Teresa N. – Nothing New
E. Unity: Susan D. (Kathy Jo R.)
1. The past unity committee chair submitted a bill for conference hotel reimbursement. The bill is being reviewed.
F. Literature, Chips & Formats: Teresa N. (Ira L.)
G. Hospitals & Institutions: Linda F. – Nothing New
H. Public Information: Richard L. & Linda F. – Nothing New
I. I.T.: Linda F. – Nothing New
J. Archives: Richard L., Linda F. – Nothing New
Richard L. motions to suspend the rules to extend the meeting past the normal time. Seconded by Linda F. motion passes unanimously.
VI. CAWS 2012 – Linda F.
A. Hotel bill has been settled and both parties are happy.
B. Barry J. motions to pay the HP Audio bill. Seconded by Kathy Jo R. Motion passes unanimously.
VII. CAWS 2013 – Linda F.
A. Teresa N. and Bob C. will work together to create a new contract with HP Audio and or any other recording company.
VIII. CAWS 2014 – Linda F.
A. Nothing New
IX. CAWS 2015 – Linda F.
A. Seeking chair resumes
X. New Business
A. Starter Kit Process – Linda F. will follow up with Shelia S. regarding the exact procedure.
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XI. Next meeting: October 11 & October 25
XII. 11:20pm Motion to Adjourn made by Ira L. Seconded by Barry J., Passed unanimously.
XIII. Meeting closed at 11:21pm by Chair, Teresa N., with the “we” version of the Serenity Prayer.
For all attached documents and reports see: WSOB_09.27.12_min_Final.pdf
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