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Page 17
Houston '08
Remove 'particularly the new gamblers anonymous members'
New version would read: TO ALL GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS MEMBERS. to correspond with the table
of contents.
Motion to accept above.
Approved 18 - Against 66
Failed
Chicago '07
Print page 17 entirely in BOLD LETTERS
Motion to accept above.
Approved 2 - Against 91
Failed
Fort Lauderdale '06
2nd and 3rd lines Remove: particularly the new Gamblers Anonymous members and change:
Table of contents #17, To All Gamblers Anonymous Members. So they correspond.
Motion to accept above.
Approved 33 - Against 53
Failed
Farmington '05
Remove 2nd and 3rd line 'Particularly The New Gamblers Anonymous Members'
Motion to accept above.
Failed
Page 17, Number 1
Kansas City '09
Current version: make as many GA meetings as possible. Meetings Make It
New version: Make as many GA meetings as possible, but at least one full meeting per week.
Meetings Make It
Motion to change to “Attend as many G.A. meetings as possible, but at least one full meeting per
week. Meetings Make It”.
Failed
Portland '08
Add the words full before meetings and add but at least a full meeting every after possible and
remove per.
Current Version: Attend as many meetings as possible per week. MEETINGS MAKE IT.
Proposed Version: Attend as many full meetings as possible but at least a full meeting a week.
MEETINGS MAKE IT.
Motion to accept above.
Amendment to add 'Attend as many full meetings as possible per week. Meetings make it'.
A point of order was raised that the amendment is out of order. The Chair ruled the amendment
in order and the Chair was then challenged. The vote on the challenge passes (21 - 42)
therefore
the Chair is out of order and so is the amendment.
On the motion.
Approved 21 - Against 60
Failed
Boston '06
'Attend as many meetings as possible but at least one full meeting per week. Meetings Make
It.'
Change to: Attend at least two meetings per week. Meetings Make It.
Motion to accept.
Approved 1 - Against 67
Failed
Farmington '05
Currently reads: 1. Attend as many meetings as possible, but at least one full meeting per week.
MEETINGS MAKE IT.
Proposed Change will read: 1. Put as much time into meetings as you did your gambling. Attend
as many full meetings per week as possible. MEETINGS MAKE IT!
Motion to accept above.
Failed
Page 17, Number 2
Houston '08
Change would be to change the first word to 'Contact' and to add 'and email before' list!
Current Version: Telephone other members as often as possible between meetings. Use the
Telephone list!
Proposed Version: Contact other members as often as possible between meetings. Use the
Telephone and E-mail list!
Motion to accept above.
Amendment to capitalize and bold 'and email' list.
Approved 11 - Against 57
Failed
On the motion.
Approved 5 - Against 72
Failed
Fort Lauderdale '06
#2 Capitalize and bold face USE THE TELEPHONE LIST!
#6 Capitalize and bold face A PRESSURE RELIEF GROUP MEETING
Motion to accept above.
Approved 43 - Against 54
Failed
San Diego '05
Change to the following: Between meetings use the telephone and email list as often as possible.
Use the list as you may save a life.
Motion to change Combo Book, page 17, number 2 to 'Between meetings use the telephone and
email list as often as possible. Use the list as you will save a life'.
Failed
Page 17, Number 3
Portland '08
Sentence 5 - Remove the words 'Internet gambling', 'options' and 'the office sport' and than
pluralize 'pool'.
CURRENT VERSION: reads: This includes internet gambling, the stock market, commodities,
options, buying or playing lottery tickets, raffle tickets flipping a coin or entering the office sport
pool.
PROPOSED VERSION: The sentence to read: This includes the stock market, commodities, buying
or playing lottery tickets, raffle tickets, flipping a coin or entering pools.
Motion to accept above.
Approved 1 - Against 83
Failed
Portland '08
Sentence 5 - Add bingo to the types of gambling listed.
Current Version: This includes internet gambling, the stock market, commodities, options,
buying or playing lottery tickets, raffle tickets, flipping a coin or entering the office sport
pool.
New Version: This includes internet gambling, the stock market, commodities, options, buying
or playing lottery tickets, raffle tickets, bingo, flipping a coin or entering the office sport
pool.
Motion to accept above.
Approved 19 - Against 61
Failed
Los Angeles '07
Current version: or entering the office sport pool.
Proposed version: or entering any sport pool.
Motion to accept above.
Approved 19 - Against 80
Failed
Los Angeles '07
Add an 's' to the end of 'sport'.
Current version: This includes Internet gambling, the stock market, commodities, options,
buying or playing lottery tickets, raffle tickets, flipping a coin or entering the office sport
pool.
Proposed version: This includes Internet gambling, the stock market, commodities, options,
buying or playing lottery tickets, raffle tickets, flipping a coin or entering the office sports
pool.
Motion to accept above.
Approved 21 Against - 68
Failed
Chicago '07
Delete 'Don't associate with acquaintances who gamble.'
Discussion only.
Fort Lauderdale '06
Add as last line:
This also includes all types of contests.
Motion to accept above.
Approved 3 Against - 83
Failed
San Diego '05
To change last sentence by removing the word 'or' and placing a comma (,before entering the
office sports pool) and remove '.' at end of paragraph and add the wording: and compulsively
keeping track of scores in Newspaper, on TV, and all other related Medias.
New version: Don't test or tempt yourself. Don't associate with acquaintances who gamble. Don't
go in or near gambling establishments. DON'T GAMBLE FOR ANYTHING. This includes Internet
gambling, the stock market, commodities, options, buying or playing lottery tickets, raffle
tickets, flipping a coin, entering the office sports pool and compulsively keeping track of scores
in Newspaper, on TV and all other related Medias
Motion to change page 17 item 3 of Combo Book; last sentence by removing the word 'or' and
placing a comma (, before entering the office sport pool) and add the corrected wording,
'compulsively keeping track of scores and don't watch programs that gives you the urge to
gamble'.
Failed
Page 17, Number 5
Houston '08
Add the words 'and work on' after the word 'Read'.
Current version: Read the RECOVERY and UNITY steps often
Proposed version: Read and work on the RECOVERY and UNITY steps often...
Motion to accept above.
Amendment to add the words 'and work' after the word 'Read'. Proposed version would be
'Read and work the RECOVERY and UNITY steps often'.
Approved 40 - Against 31
Passed
On the motion.
Approved 38 Against - 56
Failed
Houston '08
Middle of paragraph
Current Version: Get involved and be of service.
Proposed Version: GET INVOLVED AND BE OF SERVICE
No change to existing wording. Capitalize only for audience (member) participation.
Motion to accept above.
Approved 6 Against - 81
Failed
Portland '08
3rd sentence - Add the phrase 'with the help of a sponsor'
Current version: These steps are the basis for the entire Gamblers Anonymous Program and
practicing them is key to your growth.
Proposed Version: These steps are the basis for the entire Gamblers Anonymous Program and
practicing them, with the help of a sponsor, is key to your growth.
Motion to accept above.
Approved 38 Against - 46
Failed
Los Angeles '07
Remove: Continuously review the twenty questions.
Add: Follow the 12 steps of recovery, these steps are the basis for your recovery and practicing
them is the key to your growth.
Current Version: Read the Recovery and Unity steps often and continuously review the Twenty
Questions. Follow the steps in your daily affairs. These steps are the basis for the entire
Gamblers Anonymous Program and practicing them is the key to your growth. Get involved and
be of service. If you have any questions ask them of your Trusted Servants and Sponsors.
Proposed Version: Read the recovery and unity steps often and follow the 12 steps to recovery in
your daily affairs. These steps are the basis for the entire GA Program. Practicing them is the
key to your growth. If you have any questions ask your trusted servants and sponsors.
Motion to accept above.
Approved 1 Against - 98
Failed
Los Angeles '07
First sentence
Current version: only the two words 'unity' and 'recovery' are in bold.
Proposed version: put in bold print all four words 'Unity and Recovery Steps'.
Motion to accept above.
Motion ruled out of order.
Page 17, Number 6
Portland '08
Change 'may' to 'will'.
Current version: A Pressure Relief Group Meeting may help alleviate legal, financial, employment
and personal pressures. Adherence to it will aid in your recovery.
Proposed version: A Pressure Relief Group Meeting will help alleviate legal, financial,
employment and personal pressures. Adherence to it will aid in your recovery.
Motion to accept above.
Approved 17 Against - 65
Failed
Chicago '07
Capitalize and bold face A PRESSURE RELIEF GROUP MEETING.
Motion to accept above.
Approved 25 Against - 59
Failed
Fort Lauderdale '06
#2 Capitalize and bold face USE THE TELEPHONE LIST!
#6 Capitalize and bold face A PRESSURE RELIEF GROUP MEETING
Motion to accept above.
Approved 43 Against - 54
Failed
Page 17, Number 7
Fort Lauderdale '06
Return to: 'Be patient, the days and weeks will pass soon enough, and as you continue to attend
meetings and abstain from gambling your recovery will really accelerate'!
Motion to accept above.
Approved 13 Against - 76
Failed
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