Minutes of the Board of Regents - November 21, 2006

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

Present: Benni F., Bob W., Domingo A., Lanny R., Phil K., Tom L., Tom P. and Karen H., International Executive Secretary.

Present by Telephone: Allan S. and Arnie B.

At start of meeting Bob W. was checking the Operating Statement/Books.

Guests: None

1- A. The minutes of the Board of Regents meeting of October 27, 2006 were read and approved.
Motion seconded and passed
For…7 Against…0 Abstained…0

B. The Operating Statement for October 2006 was read and approved.
Motion seconded and passed
For…7 Against…0 Abstained…0

2-OLD BUSINESS

A. Discussion on Lifeliners. There were 11 new Lifeliners as follows: California-2, Canada-2, New York-2 and one each from Florida, Minnesota, New York, Texas and Wisconsin. There were no new Cans.
11 Starter Kits were sent out in October including 1 that went to a prison and we had 9 new Group Information Forms received back as follows: 1 each from Delray Beach, Florida; Sunset Hills, Missouri; Hamburg, New York; Cambridge, Ohio; Norman, Oklahoma, Soper, Oklahoma; Barrie, Ontario; Parramatta, New South Wales and Toongabie, New South Wales.

B. G.A. Name and Logo. At the present time, everything looks O.K.

C. National Hotline. First payment due to Erlanger is due by January 1, 2007. Full system will be in force January 1, 2007.

D. Bank of America CD. Decision to leave as is and continue to check for better return.

E. Annual Audit. The Audit was received and distributed to all Board members to take home and review. This item is tabled to the December meeting.

3-NEW BUSINESS

A. Discuss Holiday/Year End Bonuses.
1. Israel given 4% Bonus.
2. Lisa given 4% Bonus predicated on length of tenure.
3. Jason given 4 % Bonus.
4. Karen given 4 % Bonus.

B. Review Employees Health Insurance.(Per Standing Rules). Karen recommends we stay with Health Net and the Board agrees.

C. Review Standing Rules. Discussed Rule 13a) “In the event that inquiries come into the International Service Office from an area where a personal appearance is deemed necessary” and 13b) “Expenses for such trips, when pre-approved by the Board of Regents shall not exceed $5,000.00 (five thousand dollars per year)”. Board members should come back to the December meeting with ideas.

D. Review Hurricane Katrina Fund. Donations to date are $2,080.00 plus I.S.O. original $1,000.00. $2,082.69 has so far been disbursed by requests leaving balance of $997.31. If no further requests, balance will be closed out to general fund at years end.

E. Set Date for Board of Regents Nominating Committee. The date for the Board of Regents Nominating Committee meeting was set for January 19, 2007 at 6:00 P.M. prior to the January Board of Regents meeting. This meeting is open to any current or past member of the Board of Regents.

The collection in the amount of $24.00 was taken and the meeting was closed with the Serenity Prayer. The next Board of Regents meeting will be held on Friday, December 15, 2006 at 7:30 P.M.

Respectfully submitted by Phil K., Acting Assistant Recording Secretary