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 – Add new rules and procedures

Current Version: – None

Proposed Version: –  Section 34.02 Venue Approval for a Trustees-Meeting-Only Session. Whenever the Board of Trustees is to convene a meeting that is not held in conjunction with an International Conference – with the sole exception of a Trustees-meeting-only session convened after the cancellation of an International Conference under the provisions of Hosting An International Conference Introduction, ¶ 4 – the proposed venue shall be presented to the Board of Trustees for approval by simple majority vote before the site is finalized. Where the timing of a cancellation does not allow the proposed venue to be presented at a live/in-person physical or virtual Trustees meeting, approval may instead be obtained by mail meeting (Article XX), quick response meeting (Article XXIX), or absentee ballot (Article I), as circumstances require. No venue for such a meeting shall be considered final until so approved.

Mike S – Trustee Website Committee

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2. RULES AND PROCEDURES – Change existing rules and procedures

Rules & Procedures Section 19.04

Current Version: – Section 19.04: Any piece of Gamblers Anonymous approved or appropriate literature should be considered as one single piece for any purpose of any change, alteration, or deletion, with the exception that if the proposed change, alteration, or deletion is repeated in another Gamblers Anonymous piece of approved or appropriate literature from Gamblers Anonymous, should be updated on all single pieces of the literature. In order that all single pieces of literature that is repeated can be updated, the initial proposed change must have previously been approved by the Board of Trustees according to the voting requirements for the individual piece, which can be 2/3 of votes or majority of votes depending on the proposed change.

Proposed Version: – Section 19.04: Any piece of Gamblers Anonymous approved or appropriate literature should be considered as one single piece for any purpose of any change, alteration, or deletion, with the exception that if the proposed change, alteration, or deletion is repeated in another Gamblers Anonymous piece of approved or appropriate literature from Gamblers Anonymous, should be updated on all single pieces of the literature. In order that all single pieces of literature that is repeated can be updated, the initial proposed change must have previously been approved by the Board of Trustees according to the voting requirements for the individual piece, which can be 2/3 of votes or majority of votes depending on the proposed change.

Any required changes in GA-appropriate/-approved literature identified for compliance with Section 19.04 shall be submitted as Board of Trustee agenda items for record purposes, and shall not be subject to a Trustee approval vote. The IES shall implement any such changes within 60 days following the Board of Trustee meeting to the digital source files, with applied updates to be reflected in the next print issuance for the literature as determined by the Board of Regents.

Mike S. – Area 15 – New York City & Surrounding Areas

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ITEMS UP FOR SECOND VOTE

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3. 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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4. 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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5. 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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6. – Spring 2027 Conference

TBD

This item chaired by Pete K., Chair.

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7. – 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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8. CURRENT LITERATURE

Other Existing Literature – Gamblers Anonymous – Hosting An International Conference

The current criteria for selection of a Trustee meeting only (within the sole context of an international conference failing to receive bids at three successive physical Trustees meetings) relegates authority for selection to the Executive Board, a provision which is not wholly consistent with Board of Trustee determination for such types of venues (as set forth in the Guidance Code Article VIII, Section 13). The proposed change amends the existing verbiage to align with the referenced portion of the Guidance Code.

Current Version: – Any International Conference that does not receive bids at three (3) successive physical Trustees meetings will be cancelled. The Executive Board will be responsible for selecting a site to host just a Trustees meeting in lieu of the International Conference.

Proposed Version: – Any International Conference that does not receive bids at three (3) successive live/in-person physical or virtual Trustees meetings will be cancelled. The proposed site to host just a Trustees meeting in lieu of the International Conference shall be submitted to the Board of Trustees for approval, and shall be subject to the same approval criteria as an International Conference as outlined in the Guidance Code (Article VIII, Section 13).

Mike S. – Area 15 – New York City & Surrounding Areas

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9. CURRENT LITERATURE

Other Existing Literature – Gamblers Anonymous – Questions and Answers About the Problem of Compulsive Gambling and the G.A. Recovery Program. The entire pamphlet was rewritten to reflect the current language used in our literature.

Current Version: – As attachment – Current Version Q&A Pamphlet

Proposed Version: – As attachment – Proposed Version Q&A Pamphlet

Roxanne D – Area 3D – Arizona and New Mexico

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10. CURRENT LITERATURE

Other Existing Literature – Gamblers Anonymous – Welcome Towards 90 Days

Inside back cover – Add the following:

Compulsive Gambling is an
emotional problem
with a spiritual solution.
We hope you can find a power greater
than yourself that will
unravel your gambling problem.

Current Version: – None

Proposed Version: –

Compulsive Gambling is an
emotional problem
with a spiritual solution.
We hope you can find a power greater
than yourself that will
unravel your gambling problem.

Kevin K. and Robert B – Area 3D – Arizona and New Mexico

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11. COMMITTEE RELATED

Unity Study Committee – to propose a committee mission statement.

Current Version: – None

Proposed Version: – The Unity Study Committee exists to produce a comprehensive revision of the GROUP STUDY BOOK ON THE UNITY STEPS – preserving the integrity of the original material while enriching it with historical context and guidance that remains faithful to foundational GA literature, including SHARING RECOVERY THROUGH GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS, serving newcomers and long-tenured members alike.

The Committee serves the entire Fellowship, grounded in the conviction that recovery depends not only on individual growth but on a healthy, vital fellowship, and that a shared understanding of the Unity Program is essential to the strength and continuity of Gamblers Anonymous.

Mike S. Committee Chair – Unity Study Committee

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12. GENERAL DISCUSSION

I would like to discuss removing the current inventory of the pamphlet titled “GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS Questions and Answers About the Problem of Compulsive Gambling and The G.A Recovery Program”.

Roxanne D – Area 3D – Arizona and New Mexico

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13. GENERAL DISCUSSION

For most of our Fellowship’s history, the compulsive gambler seeking help found us through a telephone hotline, a newspaper listing, or word of mouth. Today, a rapidly growing plurality of those who reach out to Gamblers Anonymous for the first time do so through our website, gamblersanonymous.org. It is where they seek out their first meeting, may read Twenty Questions for the first time, find local hotline information, and take their first step toward the rooms.

The website now routinely receives more than 150,000 unique individual visitors, every single month. To put that figure in fellowship terms: if even a small fraction of those visitors are compulsive gamblers or family members seeking help, the website is reaching more people in one month than many of us will encounter across a lifetime of service. Each of those visits represents a hand reaching out – and the website is very often the first hand that reaches back.

The committee seeks to cultivate a greater awareness of the importance of the website (and by extension, growing proliferation of digital media that will, over time, be integrated with the website’s content) as a living enduring application of Recovery Step 12.

Harold A & Mike S – Chair & Co-Chair – Trustee-Regent ISO Website Committee

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14. NEW LITERATURE

 New Literature – Appropriate Literature

Gamblers Anonymous Guidelines for Public-Facing Digital Content

Current Version: – None

Proposed Version: – See Attached

Mike S. Co-Chair Digital Strategy Committee

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15. GENERAL DISCUSSION

What should be in a new group kit and if we should form a committee to see if the information provided in that kit is sufficient to help the functionality of a new room.

Trevor S – Area 12 – New Jersey

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16. CURRENT LITERATURE

Guidenance Code – Article XVI – Section 4 – Change IES to Office Manager

Current Version: – The International Executive Secretary will be solely responsible for collecting, banking and accounting of all funds of the International Service Office (I.S.O.).

Proposed Version: –  The office manager will be solely responsible for collecting, banking and accounting of all funds of the International Service Office (I.S.O.).

Ara H for John C – Area 1 – Central California, Los Angeles Area and Hawaii

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17. CURRENT LITERATURE

Guidenance Code Article VIII, Section 18.

Trustee Attendance at Face to Face BOT Meetings
To increase the number of in-person Trustees at BOT meetings, if an acting/current Trustee is unable to attend the next BOT meeting the Area may send, in their place, anyone that has served as a Trustee for that Area as a substitute to attend and vote in person at the BOT meeting. This change must be sent via e-mail to BOT Chairperson within 72 hours of the upcoming meeting. The substitute trustee attendance will negate any absentee ballot submitted by the Area in question.

No change to the original section 18 is suggested, only the addition of the above to section 18.

Current Version: – Any Trustee that misses two (2) consecutive Board meetings is automatically removed from the Board of Trustees, and the area in which he or she serves shall be duly notified to hold an election for that vacant Trustee position. A quick response meeting will count for attendance at the Board of Trustees meeting. Absentee ballots from Board of Trustees members from areas outside of the U.S.A., will count as physical presence at the Board of Trustees physical meetings.

Proposed Version – Any Trustee that misses two (2) consecutive Board meetings is automatically removed from the Board of Trustees, and the area in which he or she serves shall be duly notified to hold an election for that vacant Trustee position. A quick response meeting will count for attendance at the Board of Trustees meeting. Absentee ballots from Board of Trustees members from areas outside of the U.S.A., will count as physical presence at the Board of Trustees physical meetings. To increase the number of in-person Trustees at BOT meetings, if an acting/current Trustee is unable to attend the next BOT meeting the Area may send, in their place, anyone that has served as a Trustee for that Area as a substitute to attend and vote in person at the BOT meeting. This change must be sent via e-mail to BOT Chairperson within 72 hours of the upcoming meeting. The substitute trustee attendance will negate any absentee ballot submitted by the Area in question.

Steve P. and Rick B. – Area 6B – West Coast Florida

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18. CURRENT LITERATURE

Guidenance Code Article XIII, (NEW) Section 11

The Guidance Code has been updated in multiple areas to include considerations and provisions for Virtual Trustee Meetings. However, at present, the voting protocols for Board of Regents officers do not include any such provisions. The proposed additional Section 11 to Article XIII would establish an approved framework whereby elections for Board of Regents officers can be conducted in a Virtual Trustee Meeting venue (while adhering to all applicable guidelines for ballot distribution and absentee balloting as set forth in Article XIII Sections 9 & 10).

Current Version: – None

Proposed Version: – See Attached

Mike S – CoChair – Virtual Meeting Committee

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19. CURRENT LITERATURE

Other Existing Literature –  Pressure Relief Group Meeting Flyer

First page, second paragraph, address at the bottom of the page. Remove the word legal, Correct the address on the flyer.

Current Version: – The pressure relief group meeting may help alleviate legal, financial, employment, and personal pressures.
The old address is on this.

Proposed Version: – Pressure relief group meeting may help alleviate financial, employment, and personal pressures.
GA International Service Office
1306 Monte Vista Avenue Suite 5,
Upland, CA 91786 USA

Diane A. – Area 8A – Eastern Iowa, Southern Minnesota, and Bay City, River Falls and New Richmond Wisconsin

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20. GENERAL DISCUSSION

Review and Modernization of the Rules and Procedures

I would like to request a discussion regarding a comprehensive review of our current Rules and Procedures to determine whether revisions would better reflect the principles, purpose, and unity of our Fellowship. Over time, some provisions may have become overly restrictive or may be interpreted in ways that create unnecessary barriers to participation and service.

Diane A. – Area 8A – Eastern Iowa, Southern Minnesota, and Bay City, River Falls and New Richmond Wisconsin

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21. CURRENT LITERATURE

Other Existing Literature – Your First Meeting

Review and modify the entire flyer

Current Version: – See Attached

Proposed Version: – See Attached

Roxanne D – Area 3D – Arizona and New Mexico

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22. CURRENT LITERATURE

Guidance Code – Article VII, Section 1

PURPOSE OF THE AMENDMENT
This amendment updates Article VII, Section 1 to recognize that Gamblers Anonymous groups
may meet in person or by remote means, including video conference and telephone conference.
The amendment does not alter any existing requirements, but rather serves to simplify that the
requirements set forth in Article VII Section 1 are applicable for all Gamblers Anonymous
meetings (in person or remote), and that they represent the only criteria for authorization.

Current Version – Whenever two or more persons with a desire to stop gambling meet together on a
regular, weekly scheduled basis to discuss their gambling problems, they will be known
as a group only if they commit themselves to follow Gamblers Anonymous Guidance
Code and limit their use, display and distribution to only approved and appropriate
Gamblers Anonymous literature. They are also to notify the International Service Office
(I.S.O.) of their existence. Failure to comply with Guidance Code will result in the
meeting no longer being recognized as part of Gamblers Anonymous and such meeting
will be removed from the International Service Office directory of meetings.

Proposed Version: – (new language shown in bold, not to be bolded when adopted)

Whenever two or more persons with a desire to stop gambling meet together on a
regular, weekly scheduled basis to discuss their gambling problems, they will be known
as a Group (also referred to as a Meeting) only if they commit themselves to follow
Gamblers Anonymous Guidance Code and limit their use, display and distribution to only
approved and appropriate Gamblers Anonymous literature. Groups are not defined or
limited by meeting location: a group may meet in person or by remote means,
including but not limited to video conference or telephone conference. They are
also to notify the International Service Office (I.S.O.) of their existence. Failure to comply
with Guidance Code will result in the group no longer being recognized as part of
Gamblers Anonymous and such group will be removed from the International Service
Office directory of meetings.

Butch G – Virtual Meeting Committee Chair, Greg M – Telephone Conference Committee Chair

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23. COMMITTEE RELATED

The combination of the virtual meeting committee and the telephone conference committee. After discussion with the virtual meeting committee and the telephone conference committee it was decided by the committee chairs that it would be more efficient to combine the two committees. By combing the two committees the telephone meetings could then be listed on the ISO and recognized easier as functioning meetings. The mission statement of the telephone conference committee will not change, just be listed as a subsection of the Virtual Meeting Committee.

Butch G – Virtual Meeting Committee Chair, Greg M – Telephone Conference Committee Chair

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24. CURRENT LITERATURE

By-Laws – Article IV, section 1.

Change section 1 to 1 A and B. section B being new part to correspond with BOR recent vote, mentioning Chair, co chair and Treasurer reside within 100 miles of the ISO office.

Current Version: –  SECTION 1: The elective officers of this Corporation shall consist of a Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary and Assistant Secretary.

Proposed Version: – SECTION 1
(A) The elective officers of this Corporation shall consist of a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Treasurer, Secretary and Assistant Secretary.
(B) Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson & Treasurer must reside within 100 miles of the International Service Office.

Ara H – Area 1 – Central California, Los Angles Area and Hawaii

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25. GENERAL DISCUSSION

 Would it be possible for the BOR to monitor third-party sites for the day at a time book and ensure pricing is more consistent? I understand the BOR makes money on literature sales and we sell many copies. However, monitoring third-party sites for the Day at a Time book and ensuring consistent pricing would better serve our fellowship by preventing members from overpaying or ordering from external sites.

 Anthony K – Area 10 – CENTRAL AND NORTHERN OHIO (EXCLUDING TOLEDO) AND ERIE, NEW CASTLE AND WARREN, PENNSYLVANIA

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26. GENERAL DISCUSSION

Members in our area want to play music during meetings and therapy. Each member would play a 30-60 second clip from a song and would like to discuss whether this is considered outside material

 Anthony K – Area 10 – CENTRAL AND NORTHERN OHIO (EXCLUDING TOLEDO) AND ERIE, NEW CASTLE AND WARREN, PENNSYLVANIA

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27. GENERAL DISCUSSION

A few members from our area believe we should be able to read poems that are not GA-approved or appropriate literature during meetings and use it as a therapy topic

Anthony K – Area 10 – CENTRAL AND NORTHERN OHIO (EXCLUDING TOLEDO) AND ERIE, NEW CASTLE AND WARREN, PENNSYLVANIA

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28. GENERAL DISCUSSION

I would like to know how the BOT decides on a meeting place for trustee-only conferences.

Walter G for Ted S – Area 12 – Northern New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania

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29. CURRENT LITERATURE

Other Existing Literature – Gamblers Anonymous. Beyond 90 Days –  Inside back cover

Compulsive Gambling is an emotional problem
with a spiritual solution.
We hope you can find a power greater than yourself that will
unravel your gambling problem.

Current Version: – None

Proposed Version: – Want to add to the inside back cover:
Compulsive Gambling is an emotional problem
with a spiritual solution.
We hope you can find a power greater than yourself that will
unravel your gambling problem.

 Robert B – Area 3D – Arizona and New Mexico

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30. CURRENT LITERATURE

CURRENT LITERATURE

Other Existing Literature – Suggestions for Coping with Urges to Gamble – Entire Flyer – Updating verbiage

Current Version: – See Attached

Proposed Version: – See Attached

Roxanne D – Area 3D – Arizona and New Mexico

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31. GENERAL DISCUSSION

As the digital world becomes more present than ever, more members are choosing to break their anonymity. When a member says they go to GA they might not realize they are affiliating with and representing GA. The PR committee is currently reviewing and updating the PR trifold. This will explain in more detail how other members in our fellowship have handled this for almost 70 years

Anthony K – Area 10 – CENTRAL AND NORTHERN OHIO (EXCLUDING TOLEDO) AND ERIE, NEW CASTLE AND WARREN, PENNSYLVANIA

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32. CURRENT LITERATURE

CURRENT LITERATURE

Guidance Code – Article VIII, Section 18 – Absentee ballots from trustees within the U.S.A. will not count as physical presence, however will count to satisfying the attendance requirement of missing 2 consecutive meetings.

Current Version: – Section 18: Any Trustee that misses two (2) consecutive Board meetings is automatically removed from the Board of Trustees, and the area in which he or she serves shall be duly notified to hold an
election for that vacant Trustee position. A quick response meeting will count for attendance at the Board of Trustees meeting. Absentee ballots from Board of Trustees members from areas outside of the U.S.A., will count as physical presence at the Board of Trustees physical meetings

Proposed Version: – Section 18: Any Trustee that misses two (2) consecutive Board meetings is automatically removed from the Board of Trustees, and the area in which he or she serves shall be duly notified to hold an
election for that vacant Trustee position. A quick response meeting will count for attendance at the Board of Trustees meeting. Absentee ballots from Board of Trustees members from areas outside of the U.S.A., will count as physical presence at the Board of Trustees physical meetings. Absentee ballots from trustees within the U.S.A. will not count as physical presence, however will count to satisfying the attendance requirement of missing 2 consecutive meetings.

Pete K Past Trustee- Area 13B – South New Jersey Counties – Burlington, Camdon, Atlantic, Salem, Gloucester, Cumberland and Cape May

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33. CURRENT LITERATURE

CURRENT LITERATURE

Other Existing Literature – GA Sharing Recovery Through Gamblers Anonymous – Dedication – This agenda item asks that the Dedication page be changed.

Current Version: – Dedication
This book is dedicated to our founders:
Jim W 1912-1983
Ray M 1905-1992
We also dedicate this book to the worldwide
Fellowship of Gamblers Anonymous:
Those members who came before us, those of us in the rooms today, and those yet to come

Proposed Version: – Dedication This book is dedicated to our founders:
Jim W 1912-1983
Ray M 1905-1992
We also dedicate this book to the memory of Jeanne B, who was instrumental in contributing to and editing the 2023 version, and to the worldwide Fellowship of Gamblers Anonymous: Those members who came before us, those of us in the rooms today, and those yet to come

Valerie D. – Past Trustee – Area 1A – Orange County, California

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34. GENERAL DISCUSSION

What is the status and location of the Gamblers Anonymous Redistricting Maps? My area is questioning our borders. If we no longer have up to date information is it time to form a committee to draw up new maps?

Renee G – Area 8A –  Southern Minnesota , Eastern Iowa, and Bay City, River Falls, and New Richmond, Wisconsin

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35. GENERAL DISCUSSION

Under the Guidance Code, By-Laws, and any other governing documents of Gamblers Anonymous, does the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees have the authority to make unilateral decisions on behalf of:

the full Board of Trustees;
the full Board of Regents; or
Gamblers Anonymous as a whole?

Walter G for Ted S – Area 12 –  Northern NJ and Eastern PA

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36. COMMITTEE

The Digital Strategy Committee recommends that the Board of Trustees highly suggests to the Board of Regents all forms of literature become available for purchase digitally on the organizations website.The committee also recommends that this literature can only be downloaded by the individual who purchases the literature and can not be printed, copied or altered in any way. That at the next Board of Trustees meeting the Board of Regents report the status of this recommendation and when it will go into effect.

Butch G. Committee Chair – Digital Strategy Committee

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37. COMMITTEE

Unless an item is specifically listed within the Guidance Code, Rules and Procedures or the organizations By -laws the item can not be used as an item to be ruled upon. Just becouse something is listed within a piece of literature does not give it authority over the above items that govern how this organization functions.

Butch G. Committee Chair – Digital Strategy Committee

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38. GENERAL DISCUSSION

 I was thinking again about discussions we have had regarding having only one in-person Trustee meeting per year. I have talked with a couple of meetings that are alternating Trustees to go to the Trustee meetings as it is expensive to send more.
My ideas for agenda items:
Starting with the 2027 Trustee meeting.
!. With the exception of the Guidance code and the Yellow Combo book, all agenda items will require only one vote
2. There will be only one physical Trustee meeting per year. The meeting will be held in conjunction with the spring or fall International Conference. Should there be no International Conference the trustee Conference will be held in the Spring.

Dean W for John C – Area 1A – Orange County California

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