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.

REMOVE section #26 - Appointment of Parliamentarian for interpretation
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.

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.

Present version:
24. Quick Response Meetings
• Submitting Ballots
All responses should be sent to the ISO in a clearly marked envelope.

Proposed version:
24. Quick Response Meetings
• Submitting Ballots
All responses sent by regular mail must be signed by the Trustee and sent to the ISO in an envelope clearly marked according to the instructions on the ballot. Original ballots signed by the Trustee, scanned and Emailed or Faxed to the I.E.S. at the I.S.O. will also be allowed. All Ballots must be received by the 15 day response deadline.

No motion is pending

Motion pending

No motion is pending

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

Motion is pending

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

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

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

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

Passed 1st Vote in Montreal

See Montreal attachment #81

Passed 1st Vote in Montreal

See Kansas City attachment #1C

Passed 1st Vote in Kansas City

Passed merit vote in Montreal

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Below are the 6 separate Slogans:
1. One Day At A Time
Keep Coming Back
2. Let It Begin With Me
3. I Can Only Change Myself
4. It Works If You Work It
5. Help Is As Near As My Phone
6. Work The Steps

Passed merit vote in Montreal

Passed merit vote in Kansas City

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Passed merit vote in

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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.

Replace the word "Plateau" with "Recognition."

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.

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.

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.

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.

Current version: Obtain approval of the BOT to translate the literature.

Proposed Version: Any GA Area has the right to translate the literature.

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.

Current version:
Section 3:
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:
Section 3:
Board of Trustees meeting may be conducted by mail or email, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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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