Limit the number of times that someone (excluding members of the Executive Committee) is allowed to step to the microphone during a BOT meeting to 10.

The microphone count explicitly includes:
1. questions during committee reports
2. questions during agenda items
3. points of order (regardless of propriety)
4. points of information (regardless of propriety)
5. challenges to the chair
6. motions to amend a motion
7. requesting a microphone count from the chair/acting chair or secretary

The microphone count explicitly excludes:
1. making or contributing to a committee report
2. answering questions raised by points of information
3. answering questions directly asked by the Chair or Acting Chair
4. speaking as a nominee as part of an election
5. motions to accept an item as written, submitted or spoken

For interactions not explicitly listed, the Chair or Acting Chair will rule as to whether the interaction will count as part of that individual's microphone count. The Chair or Acting Chair's ruling is final and will not be subject to challenge.

Once someone has reached their tenth counted microphone interaction he or she or will be notified by the chair or acting chair at the conclusion of their 10th interaction that:
-he or she has reached their limit of 10 microphone counts
-he or she is no longer allowed to come to the microphone except for items that are explicitly allowed

The Trustee meeting will begin at the time designated by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees. The Chairman will designate when that session ends and the starting and ending times for all other sessions of the Trustee meeting.

Change to read the following:
The chair will accept alternating opinions to be heard starting with those in favor of the item. If a motion is on the floor and only one opinion is available for that item, the chair will call for the vote. Items without a motion do not need alternating opinions and will run the full allotted time or until there are no further speakers.

Add the following:
When time expires on an Agenda Item, no more Points of Information will be heard, unless the allotted time is extended. If there is no vote to extend time, and there is a motion on the floor, then the presiding Chair shall call for the vote. Once a vote has been taken and the results heard, no further Points of Information regarding that item will be allowed.

All necessary spelling, punctuation and grammar changes for approved agenda items (other than Merit Approved literature items)shall be made by the Literature Committee prior to inclusion in any Gamblers Anonymous literature.

All new committees that are approved, must have their initial mission statements approved by the Board of Trustees before the Trustee meeting in which they were formed is completed, or the committee will be dissolved.

Motion pending

Proposed version: Eliminate
Motion is pending.

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 problem, 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.
Proposed Version: Whenever two or more persons with a desire to stop gambling meet together on a regular, weekly scheduled basis to discuss their gambling problem, they will be known as a group.

Current version: Any Trustee is automatically removed from office for gambling by his/her own admission. Current or past Trustees who return to gambling and subsequently come back to G.A. should not have a voice at the BOT meeting until they have 2 years of abstinence, the same qualification as becoming a Trustee. Gambling, for the compulsive gambler is defined as follows: Any betting or wagering, for self or others, whether for money or not, no matter how slight or insignificant, where the outcome is uncertain or depends upon chance or “skill” constitutes gambling. Or he or she may be removed for other acts on his or her part, which are detrimental to Gamblers Anonymous as a whole, or for not attending Gamblers Anonymous meetings. Removal requires 2/3 vote for expulsion by the Board of Trustees at the next physical meeting of the Board of Trustees.

Proposed version: Any Trustee is automatically removed from office for gambling by his/her own admission. Current or past Trustees who return to gambling and subsequently come back to G.A. should not have a voice at the BOT meeting until they have 2 years of abstinence, the same qualification as becoming a Trustee. Gambling, for the compulsive gambler is defined as follows: Any betting or wagering, for self or others, whether for money or not, no matter how slight or insignificant, where the outcome is uncertain or depends upon chance or “skill” constitutes gambling. Or he or she may be removed for other acts on his or her part, which are detrimental to Gamblers Anonymous as a whole, as per established Trustee Removal Procedures, or for not attending Gamblers Anonymous meetings. Removal requires 2/3 vote for expulsion by the Board of Trustees at the next physical meeting of the Board of Trustees.

Passed 1st vote in Los Angeles
98-6

No Trustee shall serve more than two consecutive terms as a trustee. The only exception will be if no one else runs for Trustee in that Trustee's area in which case the two consecutive term rule will be waived. If one serves two terms as Trustee and then does not run for the next term, at the the conclusion of that term that individual is eligible to run again and the above rule regarding the two-consecutive terms limit will apply.

Passed 1st vote in Los Angeles
76-37

Change $7,500.00 to $10,000.00, and make gender neutral.

Current version: The Chairman of the Board of Trustees and both Co-Chairmen have a $7,500.00 per year expenditure total, approved by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees and paid by the International Service Office (I.S.O.). The total combined annual expenditure cannot exceed $7,500.00. The International Service Office (I.S.O.) shall supply the Board of Trustees with a detailed accounting of said expenditures within sixty days of the close of the fiscal year.

Proposed version: The Chair of the Board of Trustees and both Co-Chairs have a $10,000.00 per year expenditure total, approved by the Chair of the Board of Trustees and paid by the International Service Office (I.S.O.). The total combined annual expenditure cannot exceed $10.000.00. The International Service Office (I.S.O.) shall supply the Board of Trustees with a detailed accounting of said expenditures within sixty days of the close of the fiscal year.

Passed 1st vote in Los Angeles
85-33

The term of office of Regents shall be for two (2) years starting on July 1st of the odd years and ending on June 30th of the following odd year.

Remove this Section completely from the Guidance Code because it is the same in the By-Laws as Article lll, Section 3

Passed 1st vote in Los Angeles
112-8

Any Regent is automatically removed from office for gambling by his/her own admission. Gambling, for the compulsive gambler is defined as follows: Any betting or wagering, for self or others, whether for money or not, no matter how slight or insignificant, where the outcome is uncertain or depends upon chance or “skill” constitutes gambling. Or he or she may be removed for other acts on his or her part that are detrimental to Gamblers Anonymous as a whole. Removal will require a two-thirds (2/3) vote for expulsion by the Board of Trustees at the next physical meeting.

Remove this Section completely from the Guidance Code because it is the same in the By-Laws as Article lll, Section 4

Passed 1st vote in Los Angeles
111-3

Five (5) members of the Board of Regents shall constitute a quorum. Only a written proxy shall be counted in determining the number present for the purpose of a quorum.

Remove this Section completely from the Guidance Code because it is the same in the By-Laws as Article lll, Section 6

Passed 1st vote in Los Angeles
109-3

On or before February 1st of each year any member of Gamblers Anonymous with at least 2 years of abstinence from gambling can submit their name to the I.S.O. to be included on the Board of Regents ballot. Previous service as Regent of the Corporation or as a Trustee of Gamblers Anonymous, total abstinence from gambling and home group of nominee shall be listed along side the name of each nominee. A biography not to exceed 200 words and phone number (both optional) would be included as an attachment to the ballot. Each recognized Gamblers Anonymous meeting should be contacted by their area Trustee(s) so that the groups at their option, have involvement in the voting process. Each Trustee based on guidance from their groups and their personal knowledge, will be able to select no more than nine (9) Regents from the ballot.

Remove this Section completely from the Guidance Code because it is the same in the By-Laws as Article V, Section 1

Passed 1st vote in Los Angeles
91-20

Replace the words “A majority of the groups must be represented before a vote can take place” with the words “It is the responsibility of each group to send a representative to their local Intergroup meeting in order to ensure that their group has input on every vote and that the majority of groups are represented”.

Current Version: Any newly formed Gamblers Anonymous group shall be able to participate but not vote in the business portion of the Intergroup meeting until being in existence for a period of no less than three (3) months, assuming, of course, that the group meets all requirements of a Gamblers Anonymous group. A majority of the groups must be represented before a vote can take place.

Proposed Version: Any newly formed Gamblers Anonymous group shall be able to participate but not vote in the business portion of the Intergroup meeting until being in existence for a period of no less than three (3) months, assuming, of course, that the group meets all requirements of a Gamblers Anonymous group. It is the responsibility of each group to send a representative to their local Intergroup meeting in order to ensure that their group has input on every vote and that the majority of groups are represented.

Passed 1st vote in Los Angeles
91-5

The International Executive Secretary shall be responsible to keep the door of the International Service Office I.S.O. open during the hours specified by the Board of Regents.

Delete and move to By-Laws Article VIII as new section 6 (1).

Passed 1st vote in Los Angeles
96-3

The International Executive Secretary shall attend all International Conferences and International Meetings of the Board of Trustees. His/Her expenses shall be paid by the International Service Office. (I.S.O.)

Delete and move to By-Laws Article VII as new section 8

Passed 1st vote in Los Angeles
91-1

The International Executive Secretary may be paid a monthly salary and/or receive a monthly expense account if approved by the Board of Regents.

Remove, because it is covered in By-Laws Article IV Section 5

Passed 1st vote in Los Angeles
85-5

The International Executive Secretary will be responsible for the reprinting of all approved Gamblers Anonymous literature and purchase of Gamblers Anonymous pins and keep sufficient quantity on hand at all times for the needs of our entire Fellowship.

Delete and move to By-Laws Article VIII as new Section 6(D).

Passed 1st vote in Los Angeles
87-4

The International Executive Secretary shall be responsible to mail receipts for donations made to the International Service Office (I.S.O.) and mail Gamblers Anonymous literature and/or Gamblers Anonymous pins within five (5) business days for donations or requisitions received in the International Service Office (I.S.O.)

Delete and move to By-Laws Article VIII as new Section 6(E).

Passed 1st vote in Los Angeles
86-1

Present version: The International Executive Secretary may employ an office secretary and any other needed office employee providing written approval is first obtained from the Board of Regents.

Proposed version: Eliminate and add to By Laws Article VII, Section 1

Passed 1st vote in Los Angeles
91-0

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

Proposed version: Eliminate.
See By Laws, Article VIII, Section 6(E)

Passed 1st vote in Los Angeles
93-1

Current version: The Fiscal Business Year of the International Service Office (I.S.O.) shall be from July 1st through June 30th

Proposed version: Eliminate
See By-Laws, Article VI, Section 12

Passed 1st vote in Los Angeles
92-1

THIS ITEM PASSED THE FIRST VOTE IN LOS ANGELES
69. Chuck B. for Rick B. - Area 10B
Guidance Code, Article VII, Groups, Section 4

Current Version: Abstinence from gambling and regular attendance of at least thirty-nine (39) Gamblers Anonymous meetings (exceptions can be made, via group conscience decisions, for medical reasons) in the prior 12 months is required for pinnings and for all successive anniversaries. Date of abstinence starts from your first meeting after your last bet.

Proposed Version: Abstinence from gambling and regular attendance of a least thirty-nine (39) Gamblers Anonymous meetings (exceptions can be made, via group conscience decisions, for medical reasons) in the prior 12 months, by the member's own admission, is required for pinnings and for all successive anniversaries. Date of abstinence starts from your first meeting after you last bet.
Motion to accept above.
Approved 102 Against 2
Passed 1st Vote
The above item was chaired by Gary B., 1st Co-Chair.

Important Note: The above item passed the first vote in Los Angeles without modification to the current version due to the prior passage of the below item on a second vote. The differences between the 2 versions are entirely unrelated to each other. The new corrected version is listed at the end of this attachment. That will be the version that will be voted on for the second vote.

THIS ITEM PASSED THE SECOND VOTE IN LOS ANGELES
16. Joe B. - Area 6C
Guidance Code - Article VII, Section 4
Add following: and military stationed overseas, after medical reasons

Current Version: Abstinence from gambling and regular attendance of at least thirty-nine (39) Gamblers Anonymous meetings (exceptions can be made, via group conscience decisions, for medical reasons) in the prior 12 months is required for pinnings and for all successive anniversaries. Date of abstinence starts from your first meeting after your last bet.

Proposed version: Abstinence from gambling and regular attendance of at least thirty-nine (39) Gamblers Anonymous meetings (exceptions can be made, via group conscience decisions, for medical reasons, and military stationed overseas) in the prior 12 months is required for pinnings and for all successive anniversaries. Date of abstinence starts from your first meeting after your last bet.
Passed 1st vote 100 -2
Approved 106 Against 0
Passed 2nd Vote
The above item was chaired by Herb B., 2nd Co-Chair.

CORRECTED VERSION TO BE VOTED ON IN BOSTON AS THE SECOND VOTE
Add: “by the member’s own admission” after the words “prior 12 months”

Current Version: Abstinence from gambling and regular attendance of at least thirty-nine (39) Gamblers Anonymous meetings (exceptions can be made, via group conscience decisions, for medical reasons, and military stationed overseas) in the prior 12 months is required for pinnings and for all successive anniversaries. Date of abstinence starts from your first meeting after your last bet.
Proposed Version: Abstinence from gambling and regular attendance of at least thirty-nine (39) Gamblers Anonymous meetings (exceptions can be made, via group conscience decisions, for medical reasons, and military stationed overseas) in the prior 12 months, by the member’s own admission, is required for pinnings and for all successive anniversaries. Date of abstinence starts from your first meeting after your last bet.

Current Version: The Fellowship shall be guided by a Board of Trustees who are members of Gamblers Anonymous and have completely abstained from gambling by their own admission for a period of two (2) years and have had regular attendance at Gamblers Anonymous meetings. Board of Trustees defines regular attendance for International officers as thirty-nine (39) meetings per year. This does not include Intergroup meetings or picnics but does include Birthday meetings. This Board shall not exceed as many Trustees as deemed necessary by the Board of Trustees.

Proposed Version: The Fellowship shall be guided by a Board of Trustees who are members of Gamblers Anonymous and have completely abstained from gambling for a period of two (2) years and have had regular attendance at Gamblers Anonymous meeting, both by their own admission. Board Trustees defines regular attendance for International officers as having attended a minimum of thirty-nine (39) meetings per year, by the member's own admission. This does not include Intergroup meetings or picnics but does include Birthday meetings. This Board shall not exceed as many Trustees as necessary by the Board of Trustees.

Passed 1st vote in Los Angeles
100-4

Current version: No officer or member of the Board of Regents shall receive compensation from the International Service Office (I.S.O.) for services rendered as an officer.

Remove, because it is covered in By-Laws Article III, Section 9.

Passed 1st vote in Los Angeles
100-0

Current version: A copy of the minutes of each Board of Regents meeting shall be kept on file at the International Service Office (I.S.O.). Minutes of all Board meetings will be available for inspection by any member of our Fellowship during regular operating hours of the International Service Office (I.S.O.) and published in the International Service Office (I.S.O.) Bulletin.

Delete and move to By-Laws Article VIII as new Section 4(a).

Passed 1st vote in Los Angeles
79-5

Current version: The SECRETARY of the Board of Regents shall be responsible to deliver or mail a copy of all minutes of the Board of Regents to the Board of Trustees and the International Executive Secretary.

Remove, because it is covered in By-Laws Article VIII, Section 4.

Passed 1st vote in Los Angeles
110-2

Current version: It will be the responsibility of the CHAIRMAN to hold meetings of the Board of Regents at least once a month.

Remove, because it is covered in By-Laws Article VII, Section 6.

Passed 1st vote in Los Angeles
91-2

Current version: The officers shall be elected by the Board of Regents in a manner approved by the Board of Regents.

Remove, because it is already covered in By-Laws Article IV, Section 3.

Passed 1st vote in Los Angeles
101-0

Current version: The officers of the Board of Regents shall consist of a CHAIRMAN, VICE CHAIRMAN, SECRETARY, ASSISTANT SECRETARY and TREASURER, plus any others deem necessary by the Board of Regents.

Remove, because it is covered in By-Laws Article IV, Section 1.

Passed 1st vote in Los Angeles
86-5

Change this section as follows:

Current Section 26: The Board of Trustees shall elect the members of the Board of Regents at the Spring Conference. The term of office shall be for a period of one (1) year commencing July 1 and ending June 30. The Trustees should seek the guidance of the meetings in their area prior to the election.

New Proposed Section 26: The Board of Trustees shall elect the members of the Board of Regents at the Spring Conference of the odd years. The term of office shall be for a period of two (2) years commencing July 1 and ending June 30 of the next odd year. The Trustees should seek the guidance of the meetings in their area prior to the election.

Passed 1st vote in Los Angeles
102-0

Remove two sentences:

Excerpts from Gamblers Anonymous and Gam_Anon literature are read; first one, then the other. The meeting itself is held under the exact conditions as if they were being held separately.

CURRENT VERSION: A meeting, unlike an open meeting but similar, where the Gamblers Anonymous group and the Gam-Anon group join for the purpose of increased understanding between the Fellowships. There are two chair-persons - one from Gamblers Anonymous, one from Gam-Anon. Excerpts from Gamblers Anonymous and Gam-Anon literature are read; first one, then the other. The meeting itself is held under the exact conditions as if they were being held separately. There are many variables as far as speakers are concerned. The presiding chairperson can alternate speakers,one Gamblers Anonymous, one Gam-Anon or two Gamblers Anonymous speakers in a row, and then two Gam-Anon speakers in a row, or if agreed upon in advance, one-half of the meeting for Gamblers Anonymous and the other half of the meeting for Gam-Anon. The main purpose of the meeting is the same as any other Gamblers Anonymous or Gam-Anon meeting, but by holding them together, the individual Gamblers Anonymous and Gam-Anon members have the opportunity to learn and understand more about the respective Fellowships.

PROPOSED VERSION: A meeting, unlike an open meeting but similar, where the Gamblers Anonymous group and the Gam-Anon group join for the purpose of increased understanding between the Fellowships. There are two chair-persons - one from Gamblers Anonymous, one from Gam-Anon. There are many variables as far as speakers are concerned. The presiding chairperson can alternate speakers,one Gamblers Anonymous, one Gam-Anon or two Gamblers Anonymous speakers in a row, and then two Gam-Anon speakers in a row, or if agreed upon in advance, one-half of the meeting for Gamblers Anonymous and the other half of the meeting for Gam-Anon. The main purpose of the meeting is the same as any other Gamblers Anonymous or Gam-Anon meeting, but by holding them together, the individual Gamblers Anonymous and Gam-Anon members have the opportunity to learn and understand more about the respective Fellowships.

To recognize any on-line group that adheres to Gamblers Guidance Code as a group and add it to the gamblersanonymous.org meeting directory page.

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Current Version: Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.

Proposed Version: Continued to take personal and financial inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.