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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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| Category | Entries |
| Rules and Procedures | 7 |
| Tabled From Montreal | 5 |
| Awaiting 2nd Vote | 7 |
| Passed Merit Vote | 4 |
| Conference Bids | 2 |
| New Business | 36 |
| New Literature up for Merit Vote | 1 |
| Total Items on the Louisville Agenda | 62 |
| 1. - Rules and Procedures #26 Appointment of Parliamentarian for Interpretation Current version: The chairman of the Board of Trustees will appoint a member of Gamblers Anonymous as the Parlimentarian at the start of the Trustee meeting to aid the chairs with the interpretation and application of Roberts Rules as well as the Trustee Rules and Procedure during the Trustee meeting. Proposed Version: The chairperson of the Board of Trustees may, at his or her discretion, appoint a member of Gamblers Anonymous as the Parlimentarian at any time during the Trustee meeting to aid the chairs with the interpretation and application of Robert's Rules and the Trustee Rules and Procedures Manual during the Trustee meeting. The Parlimentarian acts in an advisory capacity only and the final decision lies with the presiding chair. The Parlimentarian must maintain impartiality, and therefore does not make motions, participate in debate, or vote on any question except in the case of a ballot vote. |
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| Matt H. - Area 16 | Submitted - 10/12/09 | Updated - |
| 2. - Rules and Procedures manual.
REMOVE section #26 - Appointment of Parliamentarian for interpretation |
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| Richie S. - Area 6 | Submitted - 10/16/09 | Updated - |
| 3. - Rules and Procedures - Literature Approval Process
Add item 9 to existing literature approval process Any item submitted to the Literature Committee must be in an editable format (ie. Word) including documents, CD's, etc. Please check with the literature committee chairperson prior to submission to be determine that your document meets the required format. |
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| Bill S. - Area 3B | Submitted - 10/22/09 | Updated - |
| 4. - Reinstate Good and Welfare | ||
| Marshall R. - Area 12 | Submitted - 12/8/09 | Updated - |
| 5. - To call any non physical meeting of the Board of Trustees a “Quick Response Meeting”, by removing “BOT Rules and Procedure item # 16, “Mail Meetings” and revising Item #24 “Quick Response Meetings” as per the attachment | ||
| Steve R. - Area 2B | Submitted - 2/15/10 | Updated - |
| 6. - Change Board of Trustees Rules and Procedures, # 24 Quick Response
Meetings, bullet for “Submitting Ballots”.
Present version:
Proposed version: |
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| Steve R. - Area 2B | Submitted - 2/15/10 | Updated - |
| 7. - To Add: The Chairman of the BOT will hold an Orientation Meeting with the newly elected Trustees, or returning Trustees prior to the Fall, even-year, Trustee Meeting. Time and place will be up to the Chairman of the BOT. | ||
| Richie S. - Area 6 | Submitted - 3/8/10 | Updated - |
| 1. - Tabled from Kansas City - Item #64 Tabled from Montreal - Item #17 GA Italia requests the permission for substituting, in the Italian version of the book “Sharing Recovery Through Gamblers Anonymous”, Appendix II, III, and IV with a single Appendix II containing statistical reports and studies specific to the gambling issue in the Italian society. In the event we couldn’t find anything appropriate, we ask permission for bypassing altogether those 3 Appendixes. No motion is pending |
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| Lucio L - Area 25 | Tabled from Montreal | |
| 2. - Tabled from Kansas City - Item #94 Tabled from Montreal - Item #22 GA Italia requests a financial support of $1,200.00 (twelve hundred) to help covering the cost of the translation into Italian of the three books: “Sharing Recovery Through Gamblers Anonymous”, “A New Beginning” and “A Day At The Time” and of the booklets: "The Pressure Relief Group Meeting Handbook", "Gamblers Anonymous Pressure Relief Group Meeting Pamphlet and Financial Forms", "Hosting an International Conference", "Working the Steps Pamphlet" and "The First Forty Years". Motion pending |
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| Lucio L - Area 25 | Tabled from Montreal | |
| 3. - Tabled from Montreal - Item #41 Discussion: Live video conferencing of the trustee meetings to trustees outside of North America. No motion is pending |
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| Andy R. - Area 13B | Tabled from Montreal | |
| 4. - Tabled from Montreal - Item #55 Combo Book, Pg 8, What is compulsive gambling?, Paragraph 2 Change 'can recover' to 'can experience recovery' Current version: The Gamblers Anonymous concept is that compulsive gamblers are really very sick people who can recover if they will follow to the best of their ability a simple program that has proved successful for thousands of men and women with a gambling or compulsive gambling problem. Proposed version: The Gamblers Anonymous concept is that compulsive gamblers are really very sick people who can experience recovery if they will follow to the best of their ability a simple program that has proved successful for thousands of men and women with a gambling or compulsive gambling problem. No motion is pending |
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| Sal S. - Area 16 | Tabled from Montreal | |
| 5. - Tabled from Montreal - Item #68 Gamblers Anonymous International Service Office will post the monthly bulletin on the ISO website each month. Bulletins will be archived on the website for a period of 12 months. Motion is pending |
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| Bill B. - Area 6 | Tabled from Montreal | |
| 1. - Towards 90 days, page 11, 1st paragraph
CURRENT VERSION: Now we must fill this void. Each member should try to find a way which suits him or her best, but it is essential that they do find a way. Some take up long forgotten hobbies. Some return to sports they once had an interest in. Some resume education (this is something that can be done at any age). NEW VERSION: Now we must fill this void. Each member should try to find a way which suits him or her best, but it is essential that they do find a way. Many members attend more than one meeting per week. Some take up long forgotten hobbies. Some return to sports they once had an interest in. Some resume education (this is something that can be done at any age). Passed 1st Vote in Montreal |
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| Mary-Lou L. - Area 11 | - | |
| 2. - COMBO BOOK, PAGE 10 - #3 IMMATURITY - SENTENCE 1
Current Version: A desire to have all the good things in life without any great effort on their part seems the common character pattern of problem gamblers. Proposed Version: A desire to have all the good things in life without any great effort on their part seems the common character pattern of compulsive gamblers. Passed 1st Vote in Montreal |
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| Larry B. for Angelo M. - Area 15 | - | |
| 3. - COMBO BOOK, PAGE 13 - SECOND LINE
Current Version: When it comes to gambling, we have known many problem gamblers who could abstain for long stretches, but caught off guard and under the right set of circumstances, they started gambling without thought of the consequences. Proposed Version: When it comes to gambling, we have known many compulsive gamblers who could abstain for long stretches, but caught off guard and under the right set of circumstances, they started gambling without thought of the consequences. Passed 1st Vote in Montreal |
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| Larry B. for Angelo M. - Area 15 | - | |
| 4. - Guidance Code, Article VIII, Section 25 Change 'the identical' to 'any similar'. Current version: Upon the defeat of a motion, the identical motion may not be brought up for a vote for a period of two (2) years. Proposed version: Upon the defeat of a motion, any similar motion may not be brought up for a vote for a period of two (2) years. Passed 1st Vote 89-18 in Montreal |
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| David M. - Area 12 | - | |
| 5. - Group Handbook Insert new section after 'Establishing a GA Group' on page 6 Compiling a Written Room Format See Montreal attachment #78 Passed 1st Vote in Montreal |
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| David M. - Area 12 | - | |
| 6. - Make the following changes to the Pressure Relief Spreadsheet on
CD 1. Add a "cell" to the Member Info Sheet for the telephone number of the Member. 2. Add a formula in the Children's Activity and Clothing List sheets to convert a yearly amount [entered by the Member] to a monthly amount to be carried forward to the Expense sheet. 3. Revise the List of Creditors sheet so that the "present balance" column amounts are not automatically used in their entirety to compute the pro rata amount for repayment within the Repayment sheet - rather the List of Creditors sheet allows for choices to be made by the PR Committee as to which debts will be paid initially and those debts are then automatically used to compute the pro rata amount for repayment within the Repayment sheet - then repeat the process for the remaining debts. See Montreal attachment #81 Passed 1st Vote in Montreal |
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| Lou W. - Area 3B | - | |
| 7. - Approve Step 1 Workbook
See Kansas City attachment #1C Passed 1st Vote in Kansas City |
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| Andy R. - Area 13B | - | |
| 1. - A pamphlet containing Trustee Responsibilities and Guidelines gathered
from many GA- approved and GA-appropriate sources to be presented to new Trustees by ISO
upon election. This tool may also be available for current Trustees and those who think they
might want to run for Trustee to review what the Trustee responsibilities and guidelines are (for
sale by ISO).
Passed merit vote in Montreal Use this link for the attachment |
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| Linda S. - Area 3A | - | |
| 2. - Approve as new literature, making up 6 separate cards, to be sold by ISO,
like the current, 'Let it Stay Here' Card (4" X 7-1/2"- Doubled Sided Heavy Stock) with Slogans of
the Program, these will be sold as a kit and the price set by ISO. They can then be displayed by
the room, during the meetings.
Below are the 6 separate Slogans: Passed merit vote in Montreal |
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| Joe B. - Area 6C | - | |
| 3. - Approve the 50 year history book written for the 2007 50th Anniversary
Conference as approved G.A. literature. Passed merit vote in Kansas City PDF file is available at the download center. |
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| Steve R. - Area 2B | - | |
| 4. - Approve 12 Steps of Recovery CD Passed merit vote in 14 PDF files are available at the download center. |
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| Ralph D. - Area 6B | - | |
| 1. The Fall '11 Western Conference is open to all areas |
| 2. The Spring '12 Eastern Conference is open for bids |
| 1. - Discuss: "Carry the message to the compulsive gambler who still suffers." We are now in the digital age. GA now has a website, but cannot stop there. We need to carry the message any way possible and as the computer is a great way to communicate in today's world we should discuss creating "Facebook," "Myspace," and "Youtube" videos. | ||
| Don Y. - Area 2 | Submitted - 10/12/09 | Updated 12/8/09 |
| 2. - Approve meeting format rules as appropriate literature. | ||
| Matt H. - Area 16 | Submitted - 10/14/09 | Updated - |
| 3. - Guidance Code, Article 8, Section 6
Current Version: Two-thirds (2/3) or more members of the Board of Trustees present at any meeting shall constitute a quorum. Proxies shall be counted to determine the number present at any meeting for the purpose of a quorum Proposed Version: Two-thirds (2/3) or more members of the Board of Trustees present at any meeting shall constitute a quorum. Absentee Ballots and Proxies shall be counted to determine the number present at any meeting for the purpose of a quorum. |
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| Joe B. - Area 6C | Submitted - 10/17/09 | Updated - |
| 4. - Information Packet: "90 Day Plateau":
Replace the word "Plateau" with "Recognition." |
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| Linda S. for Carol K. - Area 3A | Submitted - 10/18/09 | Updated - |
| 5. - Guidance Code Change, Article VIII, Section 6
Current version: Two-thirds (2/3) or more members of the Board of Trustees present at any meeting shall constitute a quorum. Proxies shall be counted to determine the number present at any meeting for the purpose of a qourum. Proposed Version: Two-thirds (2/3) or more members of the Board of Trustees, from the Continental USA and Canada, present at any meeting shall constitute a quorum. Proxies shall be counted from the Continental USA and Canada as well as absentee ballots from all over the world, to determine the number present at any meeting for the purpose of a quorum. |
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| Herb B. - Area 5 | Submitted - 10/21/09 | Updated - |
| 6. - Hosting an International Conference pamphlet Page 1 and 2 under Eligibility, Who can bid and when? Current Version: Spring conferences in odd years are only open to mid-western areas or intergroups. Fall conferences in odd years are only open to western areas or intergroups. Spring conferences in even years are only open to eastern areas or intergroups.Fall conferences in even years are only open to southern areas or intergroups. In the event no area bids for a certain conference that conference becomes an open conference and is open to bid by any area/intergroup in any region of the North American continent at the next trustee meeting. Proposed version: All International Conferences up for bid at a BOT meeting will be OPEN to all areas or intergroups,in any region of the North American continent. There will not be any geographical restrictions on the Fall or Spring conferences of any year. |
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| Richie S. - Area 6 | Submitted - 11/1/09 | Updated - |
| 7. - Guidance Code, pg. 24, section 6 International Executive Secretary of ISO - continued CHANGE - mail copies-- change to distribute copies (via US mail, email or other means) Current Version: The International Executive Secretary shall be responsible to publish a monthly Gamblers Anonymous Bulletin and mail copies of same to each group in our fellowship. Number of copies sent to each group shall be set by the Board of Regents. PROPOSED VERSION: The International Executive Secretary shall be responsible to publish a monthly Gamblers Anonymous Bulletin and distribute (via US mail, email or other means) copies of same to each group in our fellowship. Number of copies sent to each group shall be set by the Board of Regents. |
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| Bill S. - Area 3B | Submitted - 11/2/09 | Updated - |
| 8. - Guidance Code, page 8, section 9, 4th sentence Remove the word 'physical' twice Current version: To change the Twelve Steps of RECOVERY and Twelve Steps of UNITY PROGRAM, it shall require a two-thirds (2/3) majority by not less than the physical presence of 2/3 of the eligible voting members of the Board of Trustees at two (2) consecutive physical meetings. Proposed version: To change the Twelve Steps of RECOVERY and Twelve Steps Of UNITY Program, it shall require a two-thirds (2/3) majority by not less than the presence of 2/3 of the eligible voting members of the Board of Trustees at two consecutive meetings. |
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| Bill S. - Area 3B | Submitted - 11/2/09 | Updated - |
| 9. - The ONE TIME DONATION section in the Monthly GA Bulletin shall continue as is except no individual name shall be listed as the donor. Areas, intergroups, Walkathons, other fundraisers, meetings, and anonymous are acceptable for listing who its from and no changes in who or how to honor person's or events. | ||
| Bill S. - Area 3B | Submitted - 11/2/09 | Updated - |
| 10. - Intergroup of Lithuania asks approval to translate the following
literature into Lithuanian: 1. G.A. Combo book 2. Suggestions for Coping with Urges to Gamble 3. Your First Meeting 4. Towards 90 Days 5. Young Gamblers in Recovery 6. A Newcomer Asks? 7. 20 Questions Booklet - Are You a Compulsive Gambler? 8. Questions and Answers about Gambling 9. Awareness Pamphlet - There is Help 10. Pressure Relief Group Meeting Forms |
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| Donatas Z. - Area 31 | Submitted - 11/19/09 | Updated - |
| 11. - Article VIII, Section 13A, Item 1
Current version: Obtain approval of the BOT to translate the literature. Proposed Version: Any GA Area has the right to translate the literature. |
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| Gary S. - Area 12 | Submitted - 11/21/09 | Updated - |
| 12. - Article VII, Section 13, Second paragraph Move the second paragraph The BOT will have the right to approve the translation to a foreign language any audio, video, or written approved Gamblers anonymous literature it deems necessary to meet the needs of our entire International Fellowship. Move it to be the first paragraph in Section 13A. Adjust rest of Section 13A to accommodate. |
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| Gary S. - Area 12 | Submitted - 11/21/09 | Updated - |
| 13. - Discuss having each current Trustee in attendance speak on at least one issue at some time during the Trustee meetings. | ||
| Marshall R. - Area 12 | Submitted - 12/8/09 | Updated - |
| 14. - All Board of Regents meetings will incorporate the use of a conference calling service to allow all interested GA members an opportunity to hear the meetings as they happen. | ||
| David M. - Area 12 | Submitted - 1/3/10 | Updated - |
| 15. - Add the words "or email" in Article IX, Section 3 of the Guidance Code.
Current version:
Proposed version: |
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| Pete K. - Area 13B | Submitted - 1/7/10 | Updated - |
| 16. - COMBO BOOK PAGE 11 SENTENCE #6 UNDER "WHAT IS THE DREAM
WORLD OF THE COMPULSIVE GAMBLER."
CURRENT VERSION: SERVANTS, PENTHOUSES, NICE CLOTHES, CHARMING FRIENDS, YACHTS AND WORLD TOURS ARE A FEW OF THE WONDERFUL THINGS THAT ARE JUST AROUND THE CORNER AFTER A BIG WIN IS FINALLY MADE. PROPOSED VERSION: NICE GIFTS, BIGGER HOMES, CHARMING FRIENDS, AN ELITE STATUS, AND DEBT RELIEF ARE A FEW OF THE WONDERFUL THINGS THAT ARE JUST AROUND THE CORNER AFTER A BIG WIN IS FINALLY MADE. |
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| Arnie B. for Mark M. - Area 8 | Submitted - 1/8/10 | Updated - |
| 17. - DISCUSSION: The illegal use of the Gamblers Anonymous logo and trademark on websites with public access. How does this affect GA as a whole? Is anonymity in jeopardy? Is there anything being done to monitor this type of activity? | ||
| Linda S. - Area 3A | Submitted - 1/8/10 | Updated - |
| 18. - Group Handbook, Page 6, new item 4 making the current item 4 into
item 5.
4. Meetings in which all the members have spoken before the advertised ending time of the meeting, must remain open until that ending time to accommodate late arrivals and/or new members. |
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| David M. - Area 12 | Submitted - 1/11/10 | Updated - |
| 19. - Discussion: Is it appropriate for children (especially young children) of Gamblers Anonymous members to attend regular weekly open meetings? | ||
| Doug L. for Marc L. - Area 1A | Submitted - 1/11/10 | Updated - |
| 20. - Page 16 - bottom of page - last sentence
Currently-Most compulsive gamblers will answer yes to at least seven of these questions. Revise -Most compulsive gamblers will answer yes to at least seven of these questions. Some of these questions you may feel does not apply to you - YET. |
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| Gary S. for George L. - Area 12 | Submitted - 1/24/10 | Updated - |
| 21. - Add to the GA web site www.gamblersanonymous.org a section that would allow private access by password (using a state code or intergroup code, or individual code to be determined)to a members only section that would allow the following for example a. posting of the monthly bulletins | ||
| Bill S. - Area 3B | Submitted - 1/29/10 | Updated - |
| 22. - Guidance Code, Article VIII, New Section 4A
An area has the right to remove any of its Trustees without the approval of the Board of Trustees, providing the area follows the written procedures to do so approved by its area membership. Any removal must be done with a two-thirds majority of the area's eligible voting members, as defined by each area. ISO must be notified of any changes in the Trustees from that area. |
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| David M. - Area 12 | Submitted - 2/13/10 | Updated - |
| 23. - Guidance Code Change, Page 7, Article VIII, Section 6
Current version: Two-thirds (2/3) or more members of the Board of Trustees present at any meeting shall constitute a quorum. Proxies shall be counted to determine the number present at any meeting for the purpose of a quorum. Proposed version: Two-thirds (2/3) or more members of the Board of Trustees present at any meeting shall constitute a quorum. Proxies and Absentee ballots properly sent in and received by the Chairman of the BOT prior to the meeting from anywhere as well as physical attendance, from all Trustees in good standing shall be counted to determine the number present at any meeting for the purpose of a quorum. |
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| Steve R. - Area 2B | Submitted - 2/15/10 | Updated 2/17/10 |
| 24. - Guidance Code Change, Page 11, Article VIII, Section 21
Current version: Any Trustee who 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 elect a new Trustee. A quick response meeting will count for attendance at the Board of Trustees meeting. Absentee ballots and proxies from Board of Trustees members from areas outside of the U.S.A. and Canada will count as attendance at the Board of Trustees physical meetings. Proposed version: Any Trustee that misses (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 and proxies from Board of Trustees members from areas outside of the U.S.A. and Canada will count as attendance at the Board of Trustees physical meetings. |
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| Steve R. - Area 2B | Submitted - 2/15/10 | Updated - |
| 25. - Guidance Code, Article XI, Regional Service Office (R.S.O.)Section 5
Change the words "are required to have" for "should have". Current version: Trusted servants are required to have abstained from gambling for at least two years. Proposed version:Trusted servants should have abstained from gambling for at least two years. |
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| Andre G. - Area 5B | Submitted - 2/18/10 | Updated - |
| 26. - Guidance Code, Article IX, new Section 2a
Upon election, the Chairman and 1st and 2nd Co-Chairman shall have the same rights (including voting rights) duties and responsibilities as all other Trustees. |
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| Denis M. - Area 12 | Submitted - 2/21/10 | Updated - |
| 27. - Hosting an International Conference. Page 6, 2nd paragraph. 2nd
sentence.
Current version: In the event of a profit the proceeds are divided with 55% going to GA ISO and 45% going to Gam-Anon. Proposed version: However, in the event of a profit, the hosting area will be entitled to 15% of the gross profit of the conference up to a maximum of $1,000. The remaining proceeds are then divided between GA ISO and Gam-Anon in a percentage equal to the number of attendees from each Fellowship. |
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| David M. - Area 12 | Submitted - 2/28/10 | Updated - |
| 28. - Hosting an International Conference, Page 1, Introduction, new
sentences at the end of this section.
Any International Conference that does not receive bids at 2 successive physical Trustee meetings will be canceled. The Executive Board will be responsible for selecting a site to host just a Trustee meeting in lieu of the International Conference. |
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| David M. - Area 12 | Submitted - 2/28/10 | Updated - |
| 29. - Guidance Code, Page 12, Article IX, Section 3
Current Version: Board of Trustees meeting may be conducted by mail, however 20 or more votes are needed for a quorum. A majority vote of the quorum shall carry any measure voted upon except as provided for in Section 2 of Article XVI and Article XX. Proposed version: Board of Trustees meeting may be conducted by mail, however a majority of current Trustees are needed for a quorum. A majority vote of the quorum shall carry any measure voted upon except as provided for in Section 2 of Article XVI and Article XX. |
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| Steve R. - Area 2B | Submitted - 2/28/10 | Updated - 3/3/10 |
| 30. - Guidance Code, page 27, Article XIX, Section 2.
Current Version: On any issue affecting Gamblers Anonymous as a whole, which necessitates a vote by the Board of Trustees and /or groups, the ballots will be returned in a sealed envelope to the International Executive Secretary of the International Service Office (I.S.O.), who will tally votes and notify each Trustee and group of the result of voting. This Section does not apply to the meeting of the Board of Trustees. Proposed Version: On any issue affecting Gamblers Anonymous as a whole, which necessitates a vote by the Board of Trustees and /or groups, the ballots will be returned in a sealed envelope or original ballot signed by the Trustee scanned and emailed or faxed to the International Executive Secretary of the International Service Office (I.S.O.). The I.E.S. and at least 5 members of the Board of Trustees or the Board of Regents will tally votes and the I.E.S. will notify each Trustee and group of the result of voting. This Section does not apply to the physical meeting of the Board of Trustees. |
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| Steve R. - Area 2B | Submitted - 2/28/10 | Updated - |
| 31. - Request a committee to formulate and reinstate the alternate trustee. | ||
| Ray H. - Area 6 | Submitted - 3/4/10 | Updated - |
| 32. - Combo Book - Page 8 - Paragraph 2
PRESENT VERSION: The Gamblers Anonymous concept is that compulsive gamblers are really very sick people who can recover if they will follow to the best of their ability a simple program that has proved sussessful for thousands of other men and women with a gambling or compulsive gambling problem. PROPOSED CHANGE: The Gamblers Anonymous concept is that compulsive gamblers are really very sick people who can recover if they will follow to the best of their ability a simple program that has proved successful for hundreds of thousands of other men and women with a gambling or compulsive gamlimg problem. |
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| CJ D. - Area 2B for Burt H. |
Submitted - 3/4/10 | Updated - |
| 33. - Combo Book page 6 and all other GA literature where the Unity Program
appears:
Add 7 words to the beginning of Unity Step 6 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. NEW VERSION: With the sole exception of endorsing Gam-Anon, 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. |
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| Larry B. - Area 15 | Submitted - 3/8/10 | Updated - |
| 34. - Combo Book, Question19
CURRENT VERSION: NOW READS "DID YOU EVER HAVE AN URGE TO CELEBRATE ANY GOOD FORTUNE BY A FEW HOURS OF GAMBLING NEW VERSION: DID YOU EVER HAVE AN URGE TO CELEBRATE ANY GOOD FORTUNE BY A FEW DAYS OF GAMBLING |
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| Arnie B. for Scott D. - Area 8 | Submitted - 3/8/10 | Updated - |
| 35. - Discuss the GA Helps hotline | ||
| Denis M. - Area 12 | Submitted - 3/10/10 | Updated - |
| 36. - Gamblers Anonymous By-Laws, Page 2, Article lll, Section 6.
Current Version: Five (5) members of the Board of Regents shall constitute a quorum. A proxy cannot be used to determine the presence at a meeting unless such Regents permanent residence is in excess of 200 miles from the International Service Office. If a board member resides within 200 miles of of the International Service Office, physical attendence constitutes presence. If the board member reside more than 200 miles from the International Service Office, physical or telephonic attendence constitutes presence. A maximum of two (2) Regents residing outside of 200 miles of the International Service Office who do not physically attend meetings can be seated at one time. Proposed Version: Five (5) members of the Board of Regents shall constitute a quorum. No proxies will be used to determine presence at a meeting. Board of Regents members who are part of the conference link of each meeting will be considered as present for the meeting. |
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| Herb B. - Area 5 | Submitted - 3/11/10 | Updated - |
| 1. Add "Twelve Steps of Recovery" as new literature.
PDF file available in the Download Section |
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| Ara H. for Lanny R. - Area 1 | Submitted 3/11/10 | Updated - |