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REGULAR MEETING OF THE NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Date: Wednesday, January 7, 1976

Members present at meeting: Bill B., Chuck C., Jimmy K., Bob B., Carl B., Greg P. Gloria Coleman (non-addict Northern California selection for Trustee, proposed principally by Sylvia M.)

Meeting opened with Serenity Prayer at 8:45 P.M.

Minutes as follows:

I. Issue of Mrs. Coleman as Trustee. Board members were not aware that northern California had selected a new trustee member. Discussion of election procedures followed introduction of Mrs. Coleman.

Chuck C. made a motion that Mrs. Gloria Coleman be accepted as a non-addict member of the Board of Trustees without further discussions. Jimmy K. seconded the motion. Vote was taken--voting unanimous that Mrs. Coleman be elected.

II. Printing needs discussed. a. Pamphlet now 25 cent; instead of old price of 20 cents; additional monies needed for costs, hence price increase. b. Prices were submitted for printing next issue of N.A. pamphlet. (copy of price. estimate attached to WSO copy of these minutes) c. Service Structure Pamphlet - (approx. 200 already printed) to be printed as available, however, if fellowship feels that changes need to be made, then conference shall decide on such (suggested by Greg P.). Carl B. made a motion that the Board approve the pamphlet as a part of N.A. literature. Bill B. seconded the motion. Vote was taken--voting unanimous that the pamphlet is approved.

III. GSO. meeting--When? Place suggested: Bibs W.'s home in San Luis Obispo. Time suggested: Saturday, March 27 1976 at 4:00 PM.

As no other suggestions were made, the above place and time was selected for the GSC meeting, and flyers are to be made and sent out to the groups.

IV. World Service Office business. a. Office had been moved--Bob B. discussed various reasons for move. b. Bill B. requested that location of GSO (now located in Suicide Prevention Center) be put on agenda for Conference discussion. Carl B. suggested that letter from Board be sent to Suicide Prevention Canter expressing Board's opinion about the GSO being located there, and the Center's rumored interference with GSO actions.

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IV. (cont'd)

c. Bob B. made a plea for support now that the WSO has actually been moved. Groups and members need to support WSO with regular contributions. Carl B. suggested letter showing monthly contributions received from groups be sent to all the secretaries-perhaps would incite non-contributing groups to contribute.

V. Board of Trustees elections of Chairman and trustees.

1. Bill B. nominated for Chairman. Bob B.

   Voting: Bill B. elected as chairman.

2. Elections for Trusteeships. Nominations made were Greg P. and Jack B. Discussion followed of qualifications, results as follows: Jack B. nomination tabled for a future date; Greg P. accepted as nominee. Bill B. made a motion that Greg P. be elected to the Board of Trustees. Carl B. seconded the motion. Vote was taken. Voting unanimous that Greg P. be elected to the board.

VI. Board Meetings--When?

The members present decided that the Board will meet every Second Wednesday of each

CLOSING-
Chuck C. moved, Bill B. seconded that the meeting be adjourned. Vote taken--voting unanimous ayes.
Meeting closed at 10:50 PM.