COCAINE ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICE OFFICE
Minutes of Board Meeting
September 24, 1987
Attendees
- Helene H., Jim B., Coco C.
- Reggie L., Bob G., Ken B.
- Melodi P., Rusty F., Cory A.
The meeting was called to order with the serenity prayer at 7:30PM Linda H. read the long version of the 1st Tradition.
Helene read the minutes of the board meeting of September 19, 1987 motion: To accept minutes as read. Seconded and carried
TREASURER’S REPORT – Linda H.
Monies: We are not breaking even. Without the money received from the convention in San Francisco, we would now be in the red. Income for the past four months was approximately $25,000 and expenses were $28,000.
We were fined $200 because of incorrect filing with the Registry of Charitable Trusts, Forms were sent to C.A.L.A. in error and misplaced. We have requested new forms and will submit all information requested.
Balance as of 9/24/87 – $13,778.86
Chips and Literature is making a profit on a monthly basis.
COMMITTEE REPORTS Newsgram – no show
Chair corner submitted for the Newsgram.
Public Information – Bob G.
Extensive report given along with a summary of public information committee workings. Included in the written report was:
- Anonymity letter
- Resumes of each committee member
- P.S. Announcements
- Overview of Committee and its duties
- Current projects
Another item in the working is a revised fact file (which was not included). This committee is working on a sign with the CA Logo for outside of the meetings. They are planning a meeting with the Public media which will include 2 addict speakers, 2 non-addict speakers to take place around the 5th anniversary of C.A. (November).Board suggested after conference approval. Committee meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month.
Bob asked for a key to the office so that he can access the computer.
Motion: To give Bob a key, Seconded and carried.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS – Cont’d
Intergroup – Jim B.
San Gabriel Vice-Chairperson to sendra letter fto all regional chairpersons regarding a second meeting to establish regional communication.
Archives – Melody P.
Went thru the files for Archives. Collected fliers, newsletters: (local and from all over). Will meet with Ray G. to go thru the boxes he has collected over the years for placement in Archives.
Conference – Helene H.
Discussed roll call and using a master list instead of having delegates come to the microphone each time we come back from breaks or start the days meetings. Discussion of new Parlimentarian in the event that P.Clay cannot atcend. ( Discussion of Charles from Los Angeles and Larry H. from Los Angeles.) All mailings to be sent to delegates within the next couple of weeks. Letter to all delegates, trustees and board members regarding the flight info, hotel reservations, dates of conference etc. was sent.
OLD BUSINESS
A) Chips and Literature – ordered 3000 metal chips. They are not selling as anticipated. Will order a lesser quantity next time.
B) Office furniture – Chairs at price club $14 each. Fire proof cabinet lowest price was $800.
MCI – no sense for us to sign up with them for an 800 number. It would cost us $35 per call plus a per minute charge.
Linda’s office has furniture available for sale as low as $10 a piece that might be useful to us.
C) Fenn P. to get us a copy of the W.S.Convention mailing list.
D) Letter to go out to area Chairpersons inviting them to a board meeting.
E) Letters regarding the connection have been completed.
NEW BUSINESS
A) Discuss sales tax issues per Linda’s suggestion,
B) 20% Discount on literature seems to be outrageous. Consider reducing this discount. AA gives a discount of 12% maximum.
C) Consider charging higher prices to businesses or persons outside CA for literature.
D) Chips and Literature sales ie; Chicago and other states printing their own literature. Discussion postponed to next meeting.
Motion to adjourn 9:30PM
Next meeting October 8, 1987, 7:30PM
Thank you for letting me be of service
Helene Heurtin
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