CoDA, Inc. Board of Trustees
Minutes
July 9th, 2022
Day/Time: Saturday - 8-9:30 am Pacific Time
Acknowledging that we are all here for our personal recovery.
The mission of the CoDA Board of Trustees is to ensure the longevity and fiscal health of the organization, to support the Fellowship’s ongoing service work, to promote CoDA unity and to reach the still suffering codependents.
OPENING
Attendance and order of round robin – Barbara, Faith, Florence, Joe, Yaniv, Dave (SSC Committee Chair - Chairs Forum representative), Gail
Absent: Katherine (notified in advance),
Absent: None, all present
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion from Executive session on June 4th, 2022:
MOTION, that based on the attorney’s recommendation, that we no longer need wet signatures on any documents.
Moved by Barbara, Seconded: Gail, Vote: Approved unanimously.
Other motions via email or Executive Session:
MOTION: That we pay $99 annually to upgrade our website calendar so we can post recurring events.
Motion by Gail, Second by Barbara, Vote: Approved unanimously.
May 23, 2022 via email
MOTION: The Fellowship Service Worker (FSW) hourly rate will be raised to $30 per hour, effective for work performed as of June 1, 2022. Rate to be reevaluated annually on June 1st. All FSW’s are paid at the same rate.
Motion by Barbara, Second by Gail, Vote Yes, unanimous (3 out of 5 Board members present)
Present for vote: Barbara, Faith, Gail (and Florence as Board Alternate #2)
May 29, 2022 during Board virtual Face to Face
MOTION that the Board approve the cost of an interpreter (approximately $400)/ for the June 17 meeting of the CoDA teen group to review/revise the CoDA teen motions.
Moved by Barbara, Seconded by Gail, Vote: Approved unanimously.
June 12, 2022 via email
MOTION TO APPROVE the CoDA Board Strategic Plan dated June 12, 2022.
Moved by Gail, Seconded by Barbara, Vote: Approved unanimously.
June 12, 2022 via email
Note: the Strategic Plan needs formatting assistance, will be posted on CoDA.org and sent out to the Fellowship as soon as we can.
MOTION that the Board approve hiring “Language Marketplace” at a cost of $26,781 to provide interpretation in three languages (Spanish, Farsi, and Portuguese) at CoDA Service Conference (CSC).
Moved by Barbara, Seconded by Gail, Vote: Approved unanimously.
June 23, 2022 via email
Treasurer’s report/Financials
JP Morgan Chase Checking | $52,562.62 |
JP Morgan Chase Savings | $420,480.99 |
National Bank of Arizona | $100,724.93 |
Total Assets | $573,768.54 |
MOTION TO APPROVE: Above Consent Agenda.
Moved: Barbara Second: Faith Vote: Unanimously approved
Minutes:
Sent via email on July 8th:
MOTION TO APPROVE Board Public Meeting Minutes for June 4th, 2022.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/194ipH4MrKg14LuWzt_1l5qj65ecMFufV/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112086583512314525037&rtpof=true&sd=true
Motion Gail, second by Barbara, Vote: Unanimously approved
WEBSITE
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Questions or comments from our observers?
CoDA Mexico - Thank you for the pilot program of Spanish CoDA materials.
Next Public Board Meeting – August 6, 2022 (1st Sat of month)
Next Workgroup Meeting: July 24, 2022 (instead of usual 3rd Sunday of month)
Move to Executive Session:
2019-2022 minutes: https://coda.org/service-info/board-minutes/
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