UnOfficial Trustee Agenda – Fall 2026

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.


Category Entries Last Entry

Rules and Procedures

  06/01/2026

Items Up For 2nd Vote

3 06/01/2026

Tabled From Houston

  06/01/2026

Conference Bids

1 06/01/2026

Discussion  / Literature Changes / New Literature

  06/01/2026

Step Changes / BOT Decisions / Allocations / Committee 

  06/01/2026

Total Items on the Fall 2026 Agenda

4 06/01/2026

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RULES AND PROCEDURES

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. RULES AND PROCEDURES – Change in existing Rules and Procedures

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ITEMS UP FOR SECOND VOTE

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1. NEW LITERATURE – Item #7 in Houston

Change in All GA Literature

Remove physical address from the back page of all literature

Current Version: – GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS

INTERNATIONAL SERVICE OFFICE

1306 Monte Vista Avenue, Suite 5

Upland, CA 91786

PHONE: (909) 931-9056

FAX: (909) 931-9059

WEBSITE: www.gamblersanonymous.org

E-MAIL: isomain@gamblersanonymous.org

Proposed Version: – GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS

INTERNATIONAL SERVICE OFFICE

PHONE: (909) 931-9056

FAX: (909) 931-9059

WEBSITE: www.gamblersanonymous.org

E-MAIL: isomain@gamblersanonymous.org

Paulette T. – Area 6B – West Coast of Florida

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2. GUIDANCE CODE – Article VI – Groups – Section 3 – Item #14 in Houston

Add requirements on reporting from the group/room Treasurer.

Each group is self-governing however, by tradition each group should elect a SECRETARYTREASURER (can be the same person, only if a new room), PRESSURE RELIEF GROUP CHAIRMAN, GROUP REPRESENTATIVE, PUBLIC RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE, … It is suggested that the following be added to the end of section 3 It shall be mandatory for all Gamblers Anonymous rooms to disclose their financial standing at every meeting. This disclosure must include the opening treasury balance, total donations/collections received during the week or meeting, any disbursements or debts incurred, and the final closing balance to ensure full transparency for all group members.

Current Version: – Each group is self-governing however, by tradition each group should elect a SECRETARYTREASURER (can be the same person, only if a new room), PRESSURE RELIEF GROUP CHAIRMAN, GROUP REPRESENTATIVE, PUBLIC RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE, who will assume the workload necessary to keep the group together and in operation. A member can only be TREASURER for one (1) room at a time. It is suggested that group trusted servants be elected for a three (3), four (4) or six (6) month period, to be decided by each individual group. It is further suggested that no secretary, treasurer, group representative, pressure relief group chairman, or public relations representative be elected that has not abstained from gambling for at least six (6) months, unless it is a brand-new group. All positions should be rotated at the end of each term. This suggestion is based upon experience.

Proposed Version: – Each group is self-governing however, by tradition each group should elect a SECRETARYTREASURER (can be the same person, only if a new room), PRESSURE RELIEF GROUP CHAIRMAN, GROUP REPRESENTATIVE, PUBLIC RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE, who will assume the workload necessary to keep the group together and in operation. A member can only be TREASURER for one (1) room at a time. It is suggested that group trusted servants be elected for a three (3), four (4) or six (6) month period, to be decided by each individual group. It is further suggested that no secretary, treasurer, group representative, pressure relief group chairman, or public relations representative be elected that has not abstained from gambling for at least six (6) months, unless it is a brand-new group. All positions should be rotated at the end of each term. This suggestion is based upon experience. It shall be mandatory for all Gamblers Anonymous groups/rooms to disclose their financial standing at every meeting. This disclosure must include the opening treasury balance, total donations/collections received during the week or meeting, any disbursements or debts incurred, and the final closing balance to ensure full transparency for all group members.

Joey P – Area 15 – NEW YORK CITY AND SURROUNDING AREAS

First Vote 62 For 22 Against

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3. NEW LITERATURE – Item #21 in Houston

Approve new literature – Merit Vote

Current Version: – None

Proposed Version: – Keychain for 18 MONTHS of abstinence.

Eric F. – Area 1 – Central CA, Los Angeles Area, and Hawaii

First Vote

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TABLED FROM HOUSTON

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NEW BUSINESS

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CONFERENCE BIDS

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4. – Fall 2027 Conference

The Los Angeles Intergroup to host an International Conference in the Fall of 2027, to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Gamblers Anonymous.

This item chaired by Pete K., Chair.

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Discussion / Literature Changes / New Literature

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GENERAL DISCUSSION ITEMS

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