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Board of Trustee Minutes: November 3, 1979

Minutes from the August 5th meeting were read, corrected, then accepted

1980 Elections were held and the following people were elected:

OLD BUSINESS : None.

New Business : Cliff mentioned that speakers at the 9 th World Convention and recent conventions were not necessarily N.A. speakers only. Greg stated that conventions were not our business. Chuck added that we could make suggestions but not make guidelines. A discussion followed with ideas on how to get speakers for conventions.

W.S.O. REPORT

Cliff brought up the fact that some 12-Step meetings are using th AA 12 & 12. Jimmy said that this would be brought up at the next World Service Conference. He also stated that this was one reason why we didn't have N.A. Literature (because our groups use AA's) Chuck asked if a letter was sent out Worldwide regarding the use of outside literature. Jimmy confirmed that action was made that groups using outside literature would be classified under "Special Interests".

This was discussed at length.

Bob B. brought up the question of anonymity by mentioning the fact that 4 or 5 N.A. members name's were listed in a newspaper article published up north. Jimmy said that this should be brought to the attention of the W.S.O. Editors will be and in the past have been notified.

Chuck made a nomination for a new trustee: Sally E.

Greg said that we have already sent her an application. Jimmy nominated Chuck G.

Meeting adjourned.

PRESENT AT THIS MEETING : Cliff C., Bob B., Carl B.,Chuck S., Jimmy K., Greg P.

NEXT MEETING: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2 ND (8 P.M.)

PLACE: Chuck Skinner's house

3114 Piallon

Whittier

Phone: 692_9758

ROAD DIRECTIONS: 605 South to Washington Blvd.

East on Vickey turn right to

Godey, left to Fallon and turn right.

Last house on right.