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The Houston 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.
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| 1. - Discuss the feasibility of having an outside entity create compact disc of our two books The outside entity would be the Braille Library from Los Angeles. | ||
| Ara H. - Area 1 for Jimmy D. | Tabled from Portland | |
| 2. - Reapportion the Trustees allocations based on the number of meetings
in any particular Area. Each Area will have at least one Trustee. Areas with 21-40 meetings will
be allocated one additional Trustee, Areas with 41-60 meetings will be allocated two additional
Trustees, Areas with 61-80 meetings will be allocated with three additional Trustees, and Areas
with 81-100 meetings will be allocated four additional Trustees. No Area will have more than 5
Trustees. Reapportionment to take effect at the Spring 2010 International Conference.
Motion is pending |
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| Marc L. - Area 1A. | Tabled from Portland | |
| 3. - Approve the translation of the G.A. Blue Book into Spanish as submitted.
Motion is pending |
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| Richie S. - Area 6 | Tabled from Portland | |
| 1. - Add to Combo book, Page 17, as new item 6. Present item 6 and 7 be
renumbered to 7 & 8 respectively.
‘GET A SPONSOR, IT IS DIFFICULT TO RECOVER ON YOUR OWN!! Sponsorship gives an opportunity for members to work on a one-on-one basis to achieve recovery by sharing, practicing, and working the 12 steps of recovery.’ Passed 1st vote 56 - 19 |
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| Richard C. - Area 2A for Frank K. | Requires a 2nd vote | |
| 2. - Suggestions for a successful 90 day room. Refer to Portland attachment #44 Passed 1st vote 83 - 3 |
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| Gary B. - Area 10B | Requires a 2nd vote | |
| 3. - Public relations How To pamphlet. Refer to Portland attachment #45 Passed 1st vote 86 - 1 |
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| Matt H. - Area 16 | Requires a 2nd vote | |
| 4. - Approve as new literature. GA phone card. Refer to Portland attachment #47 Passed 1st vote 73 - 11 |
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| Gary B. - Area 10B for Michelle J. | Requires a 2nd vote | |
| 5. - Approve as new literature. Pressure Relief Meeting. Refer to Portland attachment #48 Passed 1st vote 63 - 7 |
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| Gary B. - Area 10B for Tom S. | Requires a 2nd vote | |
| 6. - Approve as new literature. 12 Step Study Workbook Refer to Portland attachment #49 Passed 1st vote 79 - 4 |
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| Dan C. - Area 3A | Requires a 2nd vote | |
| 7. - Gamblers Anonymous Information Packet, inside of the front cover. Last
sentence. Add words ‘or appropriate’.
Current Version: Optional: Any other Gamblers Anonymous Approved Literature the group
deems fit. Passed 1st vote 68 - 12 |
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| Matt H. - Area 16 | Requires a 2nd vote | |
| 8. - Pressure Relief Group Meeting Pamphlet And Financial Forms, Pages 4
thru 11 Refer to Portland attachment #51 Passed 1st vote 78 - 1 |
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| Alan J. - Area 15 | Requires a 2nd vote | |
| 9. - Hosting an International Conference Pamphlet, Page 2, Helpful Hints,
Number 5. Remove all of sentence 3 and remove the word ‘also’ from sentence 4.
Current Version: ‘Free rooms are given at the ratio of 1 free room per 25 to 50 guest nights.
This is determined through negotiations with the hotel. Free rooms and travel expenses are
provided to the GA International Executive Secretary at all conferences and the Gam-anon
Executive Secretary at all Gam-anon delegate conferences. Sometimes free rooms are also
provided to special guest speakers. (This is at the discretion of the conference committee).
Extra complimentary guest rooms can be used to lower the hotel bill.’ Passed 1st vote 72 - 4 |
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| Tom D. - Area 8 for Arnie B. | Requires a 2nd vote | |
| 10. - The Pressure Relief Group Meeting Handbook, Page 8 – Additional Points
to Follow. Change Item #1.
Current Version: Should have a Pressure Relief Group Meeting within the first 90 days. Passed 1st vote 56 - 20 |
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| Larry B. - Area 15 | Requires a 2nd vote | |
| 1. - The Spring '10 Eastern Conference was not bid for during the Portland Conference and is now open for bids from any area. | ||
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| 2. - The Fall '10 Southern Conference is open for bids. | ||
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| 1. - Any motion to make changes, additions or deletions to the Combo Book (1st vote) will only be accepted at the Fall Conference of each year. | ||
| Bob W. - Area 12 | Submitted - 4/15/08 | Updated - 8/24/08 |
| 2. - Any motion to make changes, additions or deletions to the Guidance Code (1st vote) will only be accepted at the Spring Conference of each year. | ||
| Bob W. - Area 12 | Submitted - 4/15/08 | Updated - 8/24/08 |
| 3. - Item 40 from Portland Change to the Guidance Code throughout ARTICLE XI, Regional Service Office (R.S.O.) In Section 1, 3rd sentence, put (R.S.O.) after the spelling out of Regional Service Office, thereby only needing to put the letters R.S.O. throughout the reminder of Article XI. Replace Area Office, Area Service Office, Regional Service Office, and Service Office with the letters R.S.O. wherever they appear in the remainder of Section 1. In Sections 2 through 7 replace Area Office, Regional Office, Regional Service Office, and Regional Information Office with the letters R.S.O. wherever they appear. In Sections 6 and 7 replace International Service Office (I.S.O.) with the letters I.S.O. wherever they appear. In Section 7, Item 6) add before the word Trustees: the Chairman of the Board of. |
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| Howie C. - Area 3 | Submitted - 4/16/08 | Updated - |
| 4. - Item 54 from Portland Sponsorship Manual, Page 4, Can a sponsor be too firm with a new member? Remove the following: If a still-gambling individual does not reach an immediate decision to join Gamblers Anonymous, this type of sponsor does not usually proceed. |
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| Howie C. - Area 3 | Submitted - 4/16/08 | Updated - |
| 5. - Carried Forward & Unheard Agenda Items, will automatcally be placed on the next BOT meeting agenda as Old Business items and are to be heard before unfinished business and new agenda items. | ||
| Joe B. - Area 6C | Submitted - 4/17/08 | Updated - |
| 6. - Withdrawing an Item
after the words agenda item can only be withdrawn by the author...add: or their appointed representative, etc New Version: Withdrawing an item: Items submitted to the agenda before the 60 day deadline can be modified or withdrawn at any time through the Chairperson of the BOT. Once the agenda is finalized an agenda item can only be withdrawn by the author or their appointed representative, when it has been called to the floor by the presiding Chair. This may be done without objection only up until discussion begins on the item. |
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| Joe B. - Area 6C | Submitted - 4/17/08 | Updated - |
| 7. - Grouping
Old Version: The agenda will be compiled in category order determined by the Chairman of the BOT. New Version: The new agenda items will be compiled in category order determined by the Chairman of the BOT, and come after the Old Business and Unfinished Business items. |
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| Joe B. - Area 6C | Submitted - 4/17/08 | Updated - |
| 8. - Motions - Motion form
remove..making the motion, his area number and the name of the seconder, and also to add (or as written). New Version: A standard motion form is provided by the recoding secretary and must be completed word for word (or as written) with the motion and must include the name and Area number of the Trustee making the motion. |
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| Joe B. - Area 6C | Submitted - 4/17/08 | Updated - 7/30/08 |
| 9. - Print the 'Towards 90 Days' book in large print form. | ||
| Matt H. for Robin S - Area 16 | Submitted - 4/22/08 | Updated - |
| 10. Print the 'Beyond 90 Days' book in large print. | ||
| Matt H. for Robin S - Area 16 | Submitted - 4/22/08 | Updated - |
| 11. - Red Book, page 29, 1st paragraph.
Remove the following: If a still-gambling individual does not reach an immediate decision to join Gamblers Anonymous, this type of sponsor does not usually proceed. Also delete this sentence in any other literature where it appears. |
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| Howie C. - Area 3 | Submitted - 4/23/08 | Updated - |
| 12. - CHANGE THE TRUSTEE WEBSITE GUIDANCE CODE
SECTION C
ADD IN: THE TRUSTEELINE WILL ONLY BE USED TO PROMOTE UNITY AND THE POSITIVE EFFECTS THAT GA ROOMS, ITS MEMBERS AND PROGRAM OFFERS. NEW VERSION: C. THE TRUSTEELINE WILL ONLY BE USED TO PROMOTE UNITY AND THE POSITIVE EFFECTS THAT GA ROOMS, ITS MEMBERS AND PROGRAM OFFERS.The Trustee Line will be published on the Trustee website and will be under the supervision of the Trustee website committee that will also decide content appropriateness (Inappropriateness will include profanity, derogatory statements about another member or person, derogatory statements about another room and matters unrelated to Gamblers Anonymous). Disputes over the opinions of the committee and members who challenge the committee’s decision will be decided by the 3 Chairs of the B.O.T. |
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| Gary S. - Area 12 | Submitted - 4/23/08 | Updated - WITHDRAWN |
| 13. - Trustee website guidelines, Create new section D.
The trusteeline and/or the trustee website will never be used to promote, endorse and will not have any type of opinion, for any member running for any position in GA. |
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| Gary S. - Area 12 | Submitted - 4/23/08 | Updated - WITHDRAWN |
| 14. - Good and Welfare
New version: Good And Welfare should be part of the BOT meeting if time allows. Current version: There will be no Good and Welfare as part of the Trustee meeting. Trustees who wish to say something about the Trustee meeting should do so in the Trustee Line. |
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| Gary S. - Area 12 | Submitted - 4/24/08 | Updated - WITHDRAWN |
| 15. - Appointment of Parliamentarian for interpretation Delete this entire section Current version: The Chairman of the Board of Trustees will appoint a member of Gamblers Anonymous as the Parliamentarian at the start of each Trustee meeting to aid the Chairs with the interpretation and application of Robert's Rules, as well as the Trustee Rules and Procedures during the Trustee meeting. |
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| Gary S. - Area 12 | Submitted - 4/24/08 | Updated - WITHDRAWN |
| 16. - Add new section at beginning
Proposed version: The BOT Guidance Code ALWAYS supersedes the Trustee Meeting and Procedure manual. |
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| Gary S. - Area 12 | Submitted - 4/24/08 | Updated - WITHDRAWN |
| 17. - Meetings - change the following:
Current version: The Trustee meeting will begin at 10 AM local time on the 1st day of the Trustee meeting. The Chairman of the BOT will designate when that session ends and the starting and ending times for all other sessions of the Trustee meeting. Proposed version: The Chairman of the BOT will designate when the sessions starting and ending times for all of the sessions of the Trustee meeting. |
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| Gary S. - Area 12 | Submitted - 4/25/08 | Updated - WITHDRAWN |
| 18. - Agenda, Changing an item, remove Tabled agenda items are treated as new agenda items when they are heard. |
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| Joe B. - Area 6C | Submitted - 4/25/08 | Updated - |
| 19. - Combo Book, page 17, Number 5 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... |
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| Richie S. - Area 6 | Submitted - 5/10/08 | Updated - |
| 20. - Sponsorship Pamphlet, Page 2, Second paragraph, 1st sentence:
Make the words 'linked to their gambling' bold. |
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| Howie C. - Area 3 | Submitted - 5/14/08 | Updated - |
| 21. - To make the 'Trustee Meeting Rules and Procedure manual as Literature'. So that it subject to the GC procedure of literature. | ||
| Gary S. - Area 12 | Submitted - 5/18/08 | Updated - WITHDRAWN |
| 22. - Approve guidelines for local area GA websites. | ||
| David M. - Area 12 | Submitted - 5/22/08 | Updated - |
| 23. - Combo book page 3 first paragraph, third sentence.
Current version: With reference to gambling, the delusion that we are like other people, or presently may be, has to be smashed. Proposed version: With reference to gambling, the delusion that we were like other people, or presently may be, has to be smashed. |
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| Carol K. - Area 9 | Submitted - 7/5/08 | Updated - |
| 24. - Beyond 90 Days booklet, first paragraph on page 3.
Remove: 'You may or may not be free of gambling at this time, but lets assume that you are.' |
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| Howie C. - Area 3 | Submitted - 7/5/08 | Updated - |
| 25. - Discuss continuing the trustee line or NOT due to the negative postings and/or lack of use. | ||
| Gary S. - Area 12 | Submitted - 7/7/08 | Updated - WITHDRAWN |
| 26. - Group Handbook, page 8.
Add the following: OPEN MEETINGS AND CLOSED MEETINGS GUIDELINES FOR ROOM TREASURY
1) Checks should require two signatures. |
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| Alan J. - Area 15 | Submitted - 7/5/08 | Updated - |
| 27. - Combo Book, page 9, second paragraph, last 2 lines.
Current version: HONESTY, OPENMINDEDNESS, AND WILLINGNESS are the key words in our recovery. Proposed: HONESTY, OPENMINDEDNESS AND WILLINGNESS are the keys to our recovery. |
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| Norm B. - Area 10A | Submitted - 7/7/08 | Updated - |
| 28. - Combo Book, page 8, second paragraph, change the heading.
Current version: What is the first thing a compulsive gambler ought to do in order to stop gambling? Proposed: I'm new to Gamblers Anonymous; what do I need to do in order to stop gambling? |
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| Linda S. - Area 3A | Submitted - 7/16/08 | Updated - |
| 29. - Add the following to 2 pieces of approved literature: Collections should be made by either passing a basket or some container around the room without anyone carrying it from member to member.
Group Handbook, page 3, Treasurer section, add to item 1 Proposed version: Take up a collection at each meeting, usually at the close of the meeting. Collections should be made by either passing a basket or some container around the room without anyone carrying it from member to member. Information Packet, page 3, Suggested Meeting Format, add to item 13 Current version: Chairperson announces that G.A. is self-supporting and requests treasurer to make a collection. Proposed version: Chairperson announces that G.A. is self-supporting and requests treasurer to make a collection. Collections should be made by either passing a basket or some container around the room without anyone carrying it from member to member. |
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| Richie S. - Area 6 | Submitted - 7/18/08 | Updated - |
| 30. - Change Trustee Website Guideline Item B.
Current version: The Trustee Website will be under the control of a standing Trustee Website committee made up of either current or past Trustees, 2 of which must have website programming experience. The committee will maintain the content and administrate the Trustee website. It will also give reports at each Trustee meeting of new additions and modifications that the committee would like to have approved for deployment on the Trustee website. Any such changes may be showcased between Trustee meetings for the members to use in order to help render a more informed decision by the B.O.T. at the next physical meeting, regarding an approval or denial of the new changes. During that period, the committee will be under the guidance of the Chair of the B.O.T. as to appropriateness of the new features that are pending B.O.T decisions. Proposed version: The Trustee Website will be under the control of a standing Trustee Website committee made up of either current or past Trustees, 2 of which must have website programming experience. The committee will maintain the content and administrate the Trustee website. It will also give reports at each Trustee meeting of new additions and modifications that the committee would like to have approved for deployment on the Trustee website. ANY AND ALL CHANGES AND ADDITIONS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE BOT BY A 2/3 VOTE. |
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| Gary S. - Area 12 | Submitted - 7/27/08 | Updated - WITHDRAWN |
| 31. - MOTION. That the Trustee website be instructed to follow its guideline
A7- which reads:
The Trustee website will be co-hosted on a server by a company that will provide efficient and secure service at the lowest possible cost, as determined by the committee. Funding for this, if any is required, will be from the B.O.T. Chair’s annual discretionary fund. |
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| Gary S. - Area 12 | Submitted - 7/27/08 | Updated - WITHDRAWN |
| 32. - Request for the Board of Trustees to grant a new geographical area to Mexico with two Trustees. | ||
| Steve R. - Area 2B | Submitted - 7/27/08 | Updated - |
| 33. - Request for the Board of Trustees to grant a new geographical area to Moscow and surrounding areas and allot one Trustee. | ||
| Steve R. - Area 2B | Submitted - 7/27/08 | Updated - |
| 34. - Request that the Board of Trustees grant a new geographical area for Lithuania and Latvia and allot two Trustees. | ||
| Steve R. - Area 2B | Submitted - 7/27/08 | Updated - |
| 35. - ADD TO GUIDANCE CODE, ARTICLE XVIII, PAGE 23, A SECTION 2A.
AREAS SHOULD FILL ALL TRUSTEE ALLOTMENTS AS PROVIDED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, UNLESS THEY APPLY TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES , AND ARE GRANTED A REDUCTION OR INCREASE. |
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| David M. (NY) - Area 15 | Submitted - 7/27/08 | Updated - |
| 36. - Guidance Code:
Page 1, Article III Objects - Change 'Objects' to 'Objectives' Current Version: 'Objects' Proposed Version: 'Objectives'
Page 1, Article III, Number 1 - Add 'receive' and 'from'
Page 1, Article III, Number 3 - Change 'some' to 'same'
Page 14, Article X, Number 5 - Add 'of said intergroup area' |
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| Bill B. - Area 6 | Submitted - 7/27/08 | Updated - |
| 37. - Page 17, Item 5, Middle of paragraph
Current Version: Get involved and be of service. No change to existing wording. Capitalize only for audience (member) participation. |
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| Linda S. for Christy C. - Area 3A | Submitted - 7/27/08 | Updated - |
| 38. - In the Guidance Code on page 5 under Section 4, it states:
Abstinence from gambing and regular attendance of at least thirty-nine (39) Gamblers
Anonymous meetings 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.
I was questioned about giving a 3 year Medallion to someone who was in question about the 39 meeting rule. I told him that the rule says 'Pinnings', and is not subject to other plateaus. What does the Board have to say about this? |
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| Howie C. - Area 3 | Submitted - 7/31/08 | Updated - |
| 39. - Approve CD entitled 'Introduction to the Twelve Steps' | ||
| Ralph D. - Area 6A | Submitted - 7/31/08 | Updated - |
| 40. - GA Combo Book, Page 15, #4
Current Version: Have you ever felt remorse after gambling? Proposed Version: Have you ever felt remorse or depression after gambling? |
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| Erv G for Al G.. - Area 2 | Submitted - 8/4/08 | Updated - |
| 41. - Discussion to investigate the feasability of obtaining liability insurance for groups at the national and level, as well as what groups are experiencing with insurance requirements in their areas. | ||
| Kevin O. - Area 13A | Submitted - 8/9/08 | Updated - |
| 42. - Guidance Code Article VIII add Section 18A. to read. Each member of the Board of Trustees must be a current Life Liner and contribute on a regular monthly basis. | ||
| Tom M. - Area 2 | Submitted - 8/9/08 | Updated - |
| 43. - To have the Trustee Website store and display the minutes from ALL Trustee Meetings. | ||
| Richie S. - Area 6 | Submitted - 8/12/08 | Updated - |
| 44. - To make each Trustee aware of the site www.trusteewebsite.com as soon as they become recognized Trustees or in their first corespondence with I.S O. | ||
| Richie S. - Area 6 | Submitted - 8/12/08 | Updated - |
| 45. - Approve as new literature, the pamphlet from the Abuse/Harassment Committee | ||
| Joe B. - Area 6C | Submitted - 8/13/08 | Updated - |
| 46. - Combo Book pg 17. item #2 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! |
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| Valerie D. - Area 1 | Submitted - 8/18/08 | Updated - |
| 47. - Only current members of the Board of Trustees are entitled to a copy of the Confidential Trustee Listing. | ||
| Richie S. - Area 6 | Submitted - 8/18/08 | Updated - 8/24/08 |
| 48. - Meetings - Meeting time for Trustee meetings
Old Version: The Trustee meeting will begin at 10 AM local time on the 1st day of the Trustee meeting. The Chairman of the BOT will designate when that session ends and the starting and ending times for all other sessions of the Trustee meeting. New Version: The Chairman of the BOT will set the day and starting time of the 1st session of the Trustee meeting, and also the ending time of that session and the starting and ending times of all other sessions of the Trustee meeting. |
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| Joe B. - Area 6C | Submitted - 8/19/08 | Updated - |
| 49. - Guidance Code, Article XVIII, new Section 6 or first available section
Trustees can only be elected to serve for areas in which they principally reside, as outlined by the BOT. Members who live in one area and regularly attend meetings in a directly adjacent area are exempt from the residential requirement of being elected as a Trustee. |
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| Dina P. - Area 6B | Submitted - 8/19/08 | Updated - |
| 50. - Item 2, page 2, second paragraph: Submitting an item
Allow current Board of Regents Chairman to submit agenda items to the Board of Trustees. Current version reads: Only current or past Trustees may submit agenda items for the Trustee meeting. The Chairman of the BOT must approve the addition of any item to the agenda. Agenda items should be submitted via the Trustee website. If a qualified person wishes to submit an item and is unable to access the Trustee website then the Chairman will take agenda items sent via email, regular mail or fax. Proposed version: Only current Trustees and Chairman of the Board of Regents, or past Trustees may submit agenda items for the Trustee meeting. The Chairman of the BOT must approve the addition of any item to the agenda. Agenda items should be submitted via the Trustee website. If a qualified person wishes to submit an item and is unable to access the Trustee website then the Chairman will take agenda items sent via email, regular mail or fax. |
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| Doug L for John C. - Area 1A | Submitted - 8/21/08 | Updated - |
| 51. - Allow approved Board of Regents minutes to be posted on the Gamblers Anonymous website. | ||
| Doug L for John C. - Area 1A | Submitted - 8/21/08 | Updated - |
| 52. - Discussion, Does and area have the right not to elect all of its allotted trustees for financial or any other reason. Straw Vote requested. | ||
| Alan J. - Area 15 | Submitted - 8/21/08 | Updated - |
| 53. - The number of Trustee Conferences be reduced from two meetings a year to one meeting per year. The meeting should start on a Wednesday instead of a Thursday. The starting date of this change should be approximately in 2010. | ||
| David F. for Malcolm B. - Area 3A | Submitted - 8/21/08 | Updated - |
| 54. - Pressure Relief Group Meeting Handbook, Pg. 2;
Paragraph 3,
After the current sentence: It is strongly suggested that a Gam-Anon member participate in this meeting. Propose to Add the following sentence: 'It is strongly suggested that a Pressure Relief meeting is not to be given by just one GA member but, at least (2) or more GA members should be present.' |
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| David F. - Area 3A | Submitted - 8/21/08 | Updated - |
| 55. - change the word 'illness' to disease on Pages, 3,8, and 12 as follows:
Page 3. 2nd Paragraph, 4th sentence: 'We are convinced that gamblers of our type are in the grip of a progressive illness.' Page 8. What is Compulsive Gambling? 1st Paragraph, 1st. line; 'Compulsive gambling is an illness, progressive in its nature which can never be cured, but can be arrested.' Page 8. 3rd Paragraph: 'The compulsive gambler needs to be willing to accept the fact that he or she is in the grip of a progressive disease and has a desire to get well.' Page 8. 3rd Paragraph of the last sentence: 'However, it will never work for the person who will not face squarely the facts about this illness.' Page 12. 1st Paragraph, 2nd Sentence: 'A person in the grip of this illness creates mountains of apparently insolvable problems.' |
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| David F. - Area 3A | Submitted - 8/21/08 | Updated - 8/24/08 |
| 56. - Page 8. 3rd Paragraph, the last sentence, Change to correct English
Grammar.
Current Version: 'However, it will never work for the person who will not face squarely the
facts about this illness.
Proposed Version: 'However it will never work for the person who will not squarely face the facts about this illness.' (or 'disease' depending on the vote on Pg.8; same sentence as previously submitted above Re: the change of 'illness' to 'disease' |
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| David F. - Area 3A | Submitted - 8/21/08 | Updated - |
| 57. - Review and select a visual design for a revised ISO website from the presentation made by the Website Revision Committee. | ||
| David M. as Committee Chair - Area 12 | Submitted - 8/21/08 | Updated - |
| 58. - Review the new contract chosen by the Board of Regents for the National Helpline, 888-GA-HELPS. | ||
| Gary S. - Area 12 | Submitted - 8/21/08 | Updated - |
| 59. - 90 Day Plateau
A separate attachment for this item will be part of the Houston Agenda |
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| David F. for Jon L. - Area 3A | Submitted - 8/21/08 | Updated - |
| 60. - Change on Page 13
Current version: Our Gamblers Anonymous experience seems to point to these alternatives: To gamble, risking progressive deterioration or not to gamble, and develop a better way of life. Proposed version: Our Gamblers Anonymous experience seems to point to these alternatives: To gamble, eventually leading to complete financial and spiritual bankruptcy or not to gamble, and develop a better way of life. |
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| Ron W. - Area 17 | Submitted - 8/21/08 | Updated - |
| 61. - Page 17 Remove 'particularly the new gamblers anonymous members' New version would read: TO ALL GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS MEMBERS. to correspond with the table of contents. |
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| Ron W. - Area 17 | Submitted - 8/21/08 | Updated - |
| 62. - Unity Step 6 Add the words (except GamAnon) Current version: Gamblers Anonymous ought never endorse, finance or lend the Gamblers Anonymous name to any related facility or outside enterprise, lest problems of money, property and prestige divert us from our primary purpose. Proposed version: Gamblers Anonymous ought never endorse (except GamAnon), finance or lend the Gamblers Anonymous name to any related facility or outside enterprise, lest problems of money, property and prestige divert us from our primary purpose. |
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| Bob W. - Area 11 | Submitted - 8/24/08 | Updated - |
| 63. - The Board of Trustees will decide if it wants the Chairman to appoint a Parlimentarian at the start of every Trustee meeting. | ||
| Richie S. - Area 6 | Submitted - 8/24/08 | Updated - |
| 64. - Pg 17, # 3 Delete the last sentence of this section. Current 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 or entering the office sport pool. Proposed 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. |
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| Karen L. - Area 3 | Submitted - 8/24/08 | Updated - |
65. - Request for 7 approved GA literature pamphlets or booklets to be
translated to Spanish.
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| Julian F. - Area 3F | Submitted - 8/24/08 | Updated - |
| 66. - Approve as new literature, 3 double-sided plastic cards similar in size
to a credit card.
Sample cards will be passed out to all Trustees at the Houston Trustee meeting. See attachment for preliminary view. |
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| Hank H. for Eddie W - Area 12 | Submitted - 8/24/08 | Updated - |
| 67. - Article XIII, Section 10
PRESENT VERSION: The International Executive Secretary of the Corporation,on or before March 1st. of each year, shall submit in writing the names of up to eighteen (18) nominees for Regents (as selected by the Nominating Committee) to each member of the current Board of Trustees. Previous service as Regent of the Corporation or as a Trustee of Gamblers Anonymous, total abstinence from gambling and home group or 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) proposed Regents from the list of nominations and/or from a write-in list of their own selection. PROPOSED VERSION: 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 ISO office 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 or 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. |
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| Bob W. - Area 1 | Submitted - 8/24/08 | Updated - |
| 68. - Article XIII, Section 11
Article XIII, Section 11, first paragraph only: Present Version: The annual election of the Regents shall be by written ballot. The International Executive Secretary shall prepare the ballot, listing thereon the names of up to eighteen (18) nominees submitted by the Nominating Committee, and said ballot shall provide adequate space for the writing in of the candidates of the group's choices. Proposed Version: The annual election of the Regents shall be by written ballot. The International Executive Secretary shall prepare the ballot, listing thereon the names of all eligible members submitted. The International Executive Secretary shall mail the ballots to the Trustees on or before March 1st. of each year. |
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| Bob W. - Area 1 | Submitted - 8/24/08 | Updated - |
| 69. - The Recovery Program Step 11 Change 'understood' to 'understand'. Current version: Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out. Proposed version: Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understand Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out. |
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| Tom K. - Area 14 | Submitted - 8/24/08 | Updated - |