MINUTES COCAINE ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICES BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 9, 1985
ATTENDEES
Willie
Ray
Gil
Richard
Michael
Neil
Bob
Jennifer
Scott
Johnny
Dana
Jerry
Meeting called to order by Willie at 7:50 p.m. with the Serenity Prayer. Dana read the minutes from August 20, 1985 meeting.
I. OLD BUSINESS
(A) Bob read the letter to be circulated throughout the General Service Organizations. He had amended and included the list to whom it will be sent.
(B) The trademark attorney has not returned Willie’s call, nor has Willie obtained the articles. Bob offered to call Tom Kinney regarding the Calendar article.
(C) Michael will call the phone company and propose a budget (not to ex¬ceed $500) to have a business phone and an answering machine installed.
II. NEW BUSINESS
(A) Jerry is in attendance as he has served on the Narcotics Anonymous World Service Board for four (4) years. He is here to advise us on the World Service Conference.
Jerry explained that at N.A.’s first World Service Conference they had defined and stated where it would be held each and every year thereafter.
It should be close to the World Service Office for purposes of information being held and stored. They had elected a Parliamentarian. (Bob Stone who fills this position today has offered his experience to us for direction) The first year, the World Service Board members are the officers of the conference. Then the conference elects officers. Each area elects delegates to be sent. One delegate per region, one vote per delegate. There is a 90-day cut-off prior the conference, so all repre¬sentatives names must be submitted by then. The opening night (Thursday) is a sign-in and a gathering to announce everyones presence. The second day the attendees break into committees and propose what is to be voted on. Then the voting begins. Each conference is open to amendments. There is an open floor at which pros and cons are discussed.
(B) Scott and Johnny will research how the selection, voting power and rights were delegated for A.A.’s first World Service Conference.
They are also examining the bylaws and basic working structure. They will submit suggestions in an outline form.
(C) A vote was taken for new letterhead and envelopes to be printed, because the old stationery had incorrect information. It was passed, and Richard will handle this.
(D) Johnny suggested we begin writing our payable checks directly to the creditors as opposed to individuals on the board (for reimbursement) wherever possible.
(E) We received a letter from the National Referral Resource Service. Gil opposes our registering the Cocaine Anonymous name however it will be investigated.
(F) We also received a letter from A.A. saying that the format being used by New York C.A. does not comply with their requests and policies.
Bob will follow-up.
(G) We are due to receive a “Who’s Who” for the World Service Board. The report due in two weeks.
III. TREASURER’S REPORT
Ending balance for C.A.W.S. general account
MEETING ADJOURNED at 9:40 p.m. with Serenity Prayer. Next meeting scheduled for September 26, 1985 at 6:30 p.m.
Thank you for letting me be of service,
Dana
Secretary