Minutes of the Board of Regents - October 27, 2006

*Chairman Benni F. has stated that he will not vote except to break ties.

Present: Benni F., Bob W., Lanny R., Phil K., Karen H. International Executive Secretary and Steve K. first on the replacement list.

Present by Telephone: Allan S. and Arnie B.

Absent: Domingo A., Tom L. and Tom P.

Guests: None

1- A. The minutes of the Board of Regents meeting of September 15, 2006 were read and approved.
Motion seconded and passed
For…5 Against…0 Abstained…0

B. The Operating Statement for September 2006 was read and approved. Motion seconded and passed
For…5 Against…0 Abstained…0

2-OLD BUSINESS

A. Discussion on Lifeliners.
There were 13 new Lifeliners as follows: California-3, Canada-2, New Jersey-2 and one each from Florida, Louisiana, Nevada, Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Carolina. Lifeliner totals for fiscal year 2006 is only $6,000.00 more that 2005. It was noted that the state of California is by far the largest contributor to Lifeliners, making up 39% of the total contributed. It was also noted that California Lifeliner contributions exceed the total contributions from the next 6 states of New York, Florida, New Jersey, Nevada, North Carolina and Pennsylvania. There were no new Cans.
22 Starter Kits were sent out in September including 0 that went to prisons and we had 9 new Group Information Forms received back as follows: two from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and 1 each from Springdale, Arkansas, Santa Rosa, California, Sacramento, California, Patterson, Louisiana, Cloquet, Minnesota, Mantua, New Jersey and Goulburn, New South Wales.

B. G.A. Name and Logo.
Our attorney is on vacation but the gamblersanonymous.com site was checked and “NOT AUTHORIZED” was displayed. We therefore assume that this site will no longer be used. A discussion on the GA Logo took place and it was decided that we must get the word out better. The GA Logo is only to be used by the Gamblers Anonymous International Service Office and cannot be used on other websites, non-approved literature, business cards of G.A. members or Trustees or any other venue not ISO approved.

C. Renewal of Lease on Office.
New lease is now in force for the next 5 years. Monthly rent for the first year will be $1.15/ square foot, which comes to $2,502.40/month. Monthly rent will increase each year by $.05 cents a square foot/month.

D. Boston Conference.
The International Service Office has received a check for $2,725.00 as their share of the Conference profits. It was noted that the Trustees still feel this report is incomplete. As this is a Trustee matter no further discussion took place.

E. National Hotline.
It was determined that our present quote from Erlanger is our best offer. A motion to accept the Erlanger offer with a cost not to exceed $40,000.00 for the 2 years was made and seconded. Motion seconded and passed
For…4 Against…1 (Arnie B.) Abstained…0
Effective January 1, 2007 in accordance with Trustee direction this system will be in full operation.

F. Bank of America CD.
The Bank of America CD has now matured with a balance of $49,364.26. The best Bank of America CD at this time is 4.78%. Karen will be checking into other banks for a better interest rate as this money can be moved without penalty at any time.

3-NEW BUSINESS

A. Report on Trustee Meeting in Florida.
A few items were discussed but nothing that required any action by the Board of Regents.

B. Review Annual Audit
The audit is still not ready but was promised before the next Board meeting.

The collection in the amount of $16.00 was taken and the meeting was closed with the Serenity Prayer. The next Board of Regents meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 at 7:30 P.M.

Respectfully submitted by Bob W., Recording Secretary