The Agenda is being compiled via categories. This rolling agenda shows the items as they are added; however, the final version will show similar items grouped together. The Chairman of the Board of Trustees, may elect to pick specific items of the agenda to be heard out of the order in which they will be arranged, irrespective of when they were submitted.

The final agenda and all other necessary documents will be available under the Meeting Materials link.

Please consult your Confidential Trustee Listing to contact any of the Trustees that have listed items in this or any other section. Let them know your thoughts about these items as they will be able to revise their items without limit and resubmit them up until 60 days prior to the next conference when the agenda will be finalized.

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RULES AND PROCEDURES

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1. RULES AND PROCEDURES

Combo Book Changes – Addition

Combo Book Changes during the years XXX0 and XXX5 will be submitted during the Spring Conference only.

Butch G – Area 3A – Website Chair

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2. RULES AND PROCEDURES

Change existing rules and procedures – Lifeliners #9

Current Version: – Trustee Guidelines
Present #9. Be a Lifeliner and encourage group and membership to support the International Service Office through Lifeliners and Group contributions.

Proposed Version: –  Trustee Guidelines

#9. Being a Lifeliner, a monthly automatic donation program, is available to all in the Gamblers Anonymous Fellowship to assist in supporting our International Service Office.
Supporting Data-Unity Step 3- The only requirement for Gamblers Anonymous membership is a desire to stop gambling.
Blue Book page 76
We want to make it clear that our individual presence is valued more than our money.

Diane A. – Area 8A – EASTERN IOWA, SOUTHERN MINNESOTA AND BAY CITY, RIVER FALLS,

AND NEW RICHMOND, WISCONSIN

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ITEMS UP FOR SECOND VOTE

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3. CURRENT LITERATURE Guidance Code Change

Guidance Code – Article VIII – Board of Trustees – Section 6A:

Add the words “either physical or virtual “ at the end of the section to allow for online trustee meetings.

Current Version: – Current Trustees who cannot physically attend a Trustee meeting can only be represented by submitting an absentee ballot. The Board of Trustees will designate the voting provisions of absentee ballots. Proxies will not be allowed for any aspect of any Trustee meetings, physical or otherwise.

Proposed Version: – Trustees who cannot physically attend a Trustee meeting can only be represented by submitting an absentee ballot. The Board of Trustees will designate the voting provisions of absentee ballots. Proxies will not be allowed for any aspect of any Trustee meetings, either physical or virtual or otherwise.

Butch G – Digital Meeting Committee

Item passed.
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4. CURRENT LITERATURE

 Guidance Code – Article VIII – Board of Trustees – Section 9:

Add the words “either physical or virtual “ at the end of the section to allow for online trustee meetings.

Current Version: – To change the Twelve Steps of RECOVERY and Twelve Step UNITY PROGRAM, it shall require a two-thirds (2/3) majority by not less than the physical presence of 2/3 of the eligible voting members of the Board of Trustees at two (2) consecutive physical meetings.

Proposed Version: – To change the Twelve Steps of RECOVERY and Twelve Step UNITY PROGRAM, it shall require a two-thirds (2/3) majority by not less than the physical or verified virtual presence of 2/3 of the eligible voting members of the Board of Trustees at two (2) consecutive meetings either physical or virtual meetings.

Butch G – Digital Meeting Committee

For 89 Against 8 1st Vote

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5. CURRENT LITERATURE

Guidance Code Change

Guidance Code – Article VIII – Board of Trustees – Section 11: Remove the word “physical after the word consecutive and add the words after the word meetings “either physical or virtual,” to allow for online trustee meetings

Current Version: – The Board of Trustees unequivocally will have the sole right to add to, delete or change any word of the Twelve Steps of RECOVERY, the Twelve Step UNITY PROGRAM and Page 8 the Twenty Questions. All Gamblers Anonymous literature or books must be first approved by the Board of Trustees before being published. No changes can be made in any Gamblers Anonymous literature by the International Service Office (I.S.O.) without the approval of the Board of Trustees. Changes can only be made by the Board of Trustees at two (2) consecutive physical meetings of the Board of Trustees. Deletions of any literature must be done by the same procedure used to approve them, omitting any procedures through a merit vote

Proposed Version: – The Board of Trustees unequivocally will have the sole right to add to, delete or change any word of the Twelve Steps of RECOVERY, the Twelve Step UNITY PROGRAM and Page 8 the Twenty Questions. All Gamblers Anonymous literature or books must be first approved by the Board of Trustees before being published. No changes can be made in any Gamblers Anonymous literature by the International Service Office (I.S.O.) without the approval of the Board of Trustees. Changes can only be made at two (2) consecutive meetings either physical or virtual, of the Board of Trustees. Deletions of any literature must be done by the same procedure used to approve them, omitting any procedures through a merit vote.

Butch G – Digital Meeting Committee

For 90 Against 5 1st Vote

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6. CURRENT LITERATURE Guidance Code Change

Article IX – Officers of the Board of Trustees – Section 2: Add the words “either physical or virtual” after the word meeting, in the section talking about an election for a new #2 Co-Chair will be held at the next Board of Trustees meeting

Current Version: – If the Chair is temporarily unable to carry out the duties and responsibilities required of that office, then the #1 Co-Chair will contemporaneously handle such issues, until the Chair is able to resume those same issues. Consent to do so, must be unanimously agreed upon by the remaining members of the Executive Board and the International Executive Secretary. If any Executive Board member is permanently unable to carry out the duties and responsibilities of their respective positions, all remaining Executive Board members will move up to the next higher position. An election for a new #2 Co-Chair will be held at the next physical Board of Trustees meeting to fill the resultant open position on the Executive Board.

Proposed Version: – If the Chair is temporarily unable to carry out the duties and responsibilities required of that office, then the #1 Co-Chair will contemporaneously handle such issues, until the Chair is able to resume those same issues. Consent to do so, must be unanimously agreed upon by the remaining members of the Executive Board and the International Executive Secretary. If any Executive Board member is permanently unable to carry out the duties and responsibilities of their respective positions, all remaining Executive Board members will move up to the next higher position. An election for a new #2 Co-Chair will be held at the next Board of Trustees meeting, either physical or virtual, to fill the resultant open position on the Executive Board.

Butch G – Digital Meeting Committee

For 88 Against 8 1st Vote

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7. CURRENT LITERATURE Guidance Code Change

Article XVII – Area Location of Trustees

To remove the word physical before “Trustee meeting” to allow for online Trustee meetings.

Current Version: – Existing areas that wish to redefine their borders, new areas previously not covered by any other Gamblers Anonymous area that wish to be recognized, and new areas that wish to be recognized by splitting off from existing areas in any configuration, may submit agenda items to accomplish this at any physical Trustee meeting, as needed by the areas concerned, providing they follow such procedures, as outlined in the Guidance Code. This also applies for any area that wishes to change the number of Trustees allocated to them.

Proposed Version: – Existing areas that wish to redefine their borders, new areas previously not covered by any other Gamblers Anonymous area that wish to be recognized, and new areas that wish to be recognized by splitting off from existing areas in any configuration, may submit agenda items to accomplish this at any Trustee meeting, as needed by the areas concerned, providing they follow such procedures, as outlined in the Guidance Code. This also applies for any area that wishes to change the number of Trustees allocated to them.

Butch G – Digital Meeting Committee

Motion amended to match previous items.
Original motion passed For 62 Against 3.
Amended motion passed For 64 Against 4 1st Vote

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8. CURRENT LITERATURE Guidance Code Change

Article XVIII – Election of Trustees – Section 7:

To remove the word physical before the word meeting and add the words Board of Trustees to allow for online trustee meetings.

Current Version: – Election for the Chair of the Board of Trustees and any other officer of the Board of Trustees will take place at the first physical meeting in the odd year. Current trusted servants carry on until trusted servants are elected.

Proposed Version: – Election for the Chair of the Board of Trustees and any other officer of the Board of Trustees will take place at the first Board of Trustees meeting in the odd year. Current trusted servants carry on until trusted servants are elected.

Butch G – Digital Meeting Committee

For 61 Against 2 1st Vote.

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9. CURRENT LITERATURE – Other Existing Literature

 Working the Steps Pamphlet – Step 4. Page 7. Paragraph 1. Sentence 3

 “sponsor or equivalent”

Current Version: Then acquire a senior partner much greater than oneself to guide and accompany you through the remaining steps.

Proposed Version: Then acquire a sponsor or equivalent to guide and accompany you through the remaining steps.

Doug E – Area 3A – San Diego California

Amended (first): Then find a sponsor or mentor or trusted servant to guide and accompany you through the remaining steps.
This amendment failed.
Amended (second): Then collaborate with a sponsor or an experienced GA member to guide and accompany you through the remaining steps.
This amendment failed.
Amended (third): Then acquire a sponsor or trusted servant to guide and accompany you through the remaining steps.
This amendment passed.

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TABLED FROM CHERRY HILL

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10. RULES AND PROCEDURES – Item #1 in Cherry Hill

Trustee Meeting

Create a new category for Trustee Meetings – Digital Trustee Meeting

Current Version: – None

Proposed Version: – Create a new category outlining the Rules and Procedures for a Digital Trustee Meeting.

Butch G – Digital Meeting Committee

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11. CURRENT LITERATURE – Guidance Code Item #35 in Cherry Hill

Guidance Code – Article XI, new section 9

Add Section 9:
Any area outside the United States may form a Board of Directors in order to comply with the current laws of each country. The function, structure and objectives of this Board of Directors will be based on the guidelines of the Board of Regents detailed in the Guidance Code.
The term of service of the Directors will be two years.
The members who make up said Council must comply with the legal requirements in force in each country and have at least two years of abstinence and regular attendance (by their own admission).
Any Director is automatically removed from service for gambling on his own admission.
Members must establish an address no more than 100 km (62 miles) from the R.S.O.
The Chair of the Board of Directors undertakes to call a monthly meeting, verify with members designated for this purpose a review of a monthly balance of the R.S.O
The Board of Directors will have the obligation to send the meeting minutes to the I.S.O., the RSO and all the groups in the area of membership.

Current Version: – None

Proposed Version: – Guide Code – Article XI – Add Section 9:
Any area outside the United States may form a Board of Directors in order to comply with the current laws of each country. The function, structure and objectives of this Board of Directors will be based on the guidelines of the Board of Regents detailed in the Guidance Code.
The term of service of the Directors will be two years.
The members who make up said Council must comply with the legal requirements in force in each country and have at least two years of abstinence and regular attendance (by their own admission).
Any Director is automatically removed from service for gambling on his own admission.
Members must establish an address no more than 100 km (62 miles) from the R.S.O.
The Chair of the Board of Directors undertakes to call a monthly meeting, verify with members designated for this purpose a review of a monthly balance of the R.S.O
The Board of Directors will have the obligation to send the meeting minutes to the I.S.O., the RSO and all the groups in the area of membership.

Ara H on behalf of Leo R – Area 1 – Central California, Los Angeles Area, and Hawaii

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NEW BUSINESS

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CONFERENCE BIDS

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12. – Fall 2025 Conference

This will be a Board of Trustees meeting only. More information will be forthcoming.
This item chaired by Pete K., Chair.

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13. – Spring 2026 Conference

The Spring 2025 Conference is open for bids.

This item chaired by Pete K., Chair.

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14. – Fall 2026 Conference

The Fall 2026 Conference is open for bids

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Discussion / Literature Changes / New Literature

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DISCUSSION ITEMS

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15. GENERAL DISCUSSION

The Fellowship of Gamblers Anonymous of Area 20, Uruguay requests to have a trustee reinstated for our Area.

Ana C. – Past Trustee – Uraguay

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16. GENERAL DISCUSSION

 Discuss Unity step 7

Arh H – Area 1 – Central California, Los Angeles Area, Hawaii

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17. GENERAL DISCUSSION

Request to obtain permission for the following literature to be translated into Farsi:

Blue book new version , Combo book, Gold embossed serenity prayer, Towards recovery in prison, Suggestions for a successful 90-day room, G.A group study book on the unity steps, G.A coin, MP3 audio files, stop and think cards, G.A key chain-praying hands, Fourth step inventory moral book, Pressure relief group meeting flyer, G.A intergroup handbook, GA treasury guideline example, Sponsorship booklet, Gamblers anonymous suggestions for new member retention, Short term group sponsorship, HANDBOOK FOR JUDICIARY, LAWYERS, COUNSELORS, ETC, HAVE I QUIT THE FELLOWSHIP?, PUBLIC RELATIONS FLYER (PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION), HOSTING AN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE, LET IT STAY HERE – CARD, PRESSURE RELIEF WORKBOOK, QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT GAMBLING – BOOKLET, PUBLIC RELATIONS FACT SHEET, YOUNG GAMBLERS IN RECOVERY, DAILY INVENTORY OF MY BEHAVIOR, GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS THE SPONSOR-SPONSEE RELATIONSHIP: HOW IT WORKS, STEP MEETING HANDBOOK BOOKLET, THE PRESSURE GROUP MEETING HANDBOOK, LET’S HOST A MINI CONFERENCE!, YOUR FIRST MEETING, THE STOCK MARKET, RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS AND GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS, A NEWCOMER ASKS?, SLOGANS OF THE PROGRAM, GAMBLER’S ANONYMOUS MEDALLIONS, G.A. GOLD PLATED BAR PINS (5,10,15,20,25,30,35,40,45,50, 55 AND 60), STEP ONE RECOVERY WORKBOOK, G.A. GOLD PLATED ONE YEAR PIN, G.A. SUGGESTIONS FOR COPING WITH URGES TO GAMBLE, THE FIRST FORTY YEARS, YELLOW WRISTBAND, PLEASE SEE DESCRIPTION., INFORMATION PACKET

 Ali.A – Area 37 – Iran

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18. GENERAL DISCUSSION

Since the Trustee WhatsApp Group is a communications tool, proving to be very effective, what should happen when a topic is brought up that is outside of the limited scope of the group? Not every Trustee is a member of the WhatsApp group. Somethings need to be discussed by the whole group because they may affect Gamblers Anonymous as a whole. For example: A Trustee from an International location asked for advice about the actions of a Trustee in the United States that was causing problems within their area. What should be done? How do we communicate what is happening to other Trustees or the Executive Committee? This Trustee within the United States has an official position within the Board of Trustees, besides being a Trustee. He was mentioned by name. This issue has International, local and Gamblers Anonymous as a whole opportunities.

Butch G. – Area 3A – Digital Strategy Committee Chair

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LITERATURE CHANGES

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19 . CURRENT LITERATURE

Combo Book – 20 Questions – Page 16 Number 12

Current Version: – #12 Were you reluctant to use “gambling money” for normal expenditures?

Proposed Version: –  #12 Were you reluctant to use “gambling money” to pay bills or other normal expenses?

Mike A – Area 6C – North Carolina

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20 . CURRENT LITERATURE

Combo Book – Page 3, last paragraph. Add a sentence at the end of the last paragraph

Current Version: – Therefore, in order to lead normal happy lives, we try to practice, to the best of our ability, certain principles in our daily affairs.

Proposed Version: – Therefore, in order to lead normal happy lives, we try to practice, to the best of our ability, certain principles in our daily affairs. We develop these principles by practicing the Twelve Steps.

Roxanne D – Area 3D – Arizona and New Mexico

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Combo Book – Pg 11 What is the dream world of a compulsive gambler? 5th line, remove words quite philanthropic, add words extremely generous. All other words remain the same

Current Version: – What is the dream world of a compulsive gamblers?

This is another common characteristic of compulsive gamblers. A lot of time is spent dreaming of the great and wonderful things they are going to do as soon as they make the big win. They often see themselves as quite philanthropic and charming people who will provide family and friends with expensive cars, and other luxuries. Compulsive gamblers picture themselves leading extravagant lifestyles made possible by the huge sums of money they will accrue from their gambling. Large homes, designer clothes, and expensive vacations are a few of the wonderful things that are just around the corner after a big win is finally made.
Pathetically, however, there never seems to be a big enough winning to make even the smallest dream come true. When compulsive gamblers succeed, they gamble to dream still greater dreams. When failing, they gamble in reckless desperation and the depths of their misery are fathomless as their dream world comes crashing down. Sadly, they will struggle back, dream more dreams and of course suffer more misery. No one can convince them that their greatest schemes will not someday come true. They believe they will, for without this dream world, life for them would not be tolerable.

Proposed Version: What is the dream world of a compulsive gamblers?

This is another common characteristic of compulsive gamblers. A lot of time is spent dreaming of the great and wonderful things they are going to do as soon as they make the big win. They often see themselves as extremely generous and charming people who will provide family and friends with expensive cars, and other luxuries. Compulsive gamblers picture themselves leading extravagant lifestyles made possible by the huge sums of money they will accrue from their gambling. Large homes, designer clothes, and expensive vacations are a few of the wonderful things that are just around the corner after a big win is finally made.
Pathetically, however, there never seems to be a big enough winning to make even the smallest dream come true. When compulsive gamblers succeed, they gamble to dream still greater dreams. When failing, they gamble in reckless desperation and the depths of their misery are fathomless as their dream world comes crashing down. Sadly, they will struggle back, dream more dreams and of course suffer more misery. No one can convince them that their greatest schemes will not someday come true. They believe they will, for without this dream world, life for them would not be tolerable.

Mike A for Deborah N – Area 6C – North and South Caro;ina

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22 . CURRENT LITERATURE

Combo Book –  Page 13, under “Can a Compulsive Gambler Ever Gamble Normally Again”, second paragraph, second sentence. “After abstaining a few months some of our members have tried some small bet experimentation, always with disastrous results”.

Change to add “or years” after “a few months”.

Current Version: – After abstaining a few months some of our members have tried some small bet experimentation, always with disastrous results.

Proposed Version: – After abstaining a few months or years some of our members have tried some small bet experimentation, always with disastrous results.

Kira G for Eli L – Area 2H – Western Washington, North of Longview to the Canadian Border and West of the Cascade Mountains

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23 . CURRENT LITERATURE

 Other Existing Literature – GA A New Beginning (Red Book) – Page 12, under paragraph marked ISO

change last few words from “over 30 years” to “many years.”

Current Version: –  This is a world-wide service and has been so for over 30 years

Proposed Version: – This is a world-wide service and has been so for many years.

Ara H – Area 1 Past Trustee – Central California, Los Angeles Area, Hawaii

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24 . CURRENT LITERATURE

Combo Book –  Page 15, Twenty Questions, #10 – Add “or use credit cards” after borrowing

Current Version: – Did you ever borrow to finance your gambling?

Proposed Version: –  Did you ever borrow or use credit cards to finance your gambling?

Stuart B – Area 14 – Long Island, New York

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TRUSTEE ALLOCATION REALIGNMENT

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