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Tuesday, May 5th 2026

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1. RULES AND PROCEDURES

Change in existing Rules and Procedures

Section 7.06(c) (indicating a time limit of five minutes for Committee Reports) directly contradicts Section 33.01(b)1 (indicating a time limit of fifteen minutes for Committee Reports). The proposed version changes Section 7.06(c) to align with Section 33.01(b)1.

Current Version: – Committee reports are given a maximum of 5 minutes. Committee chairmen are required to submit their committee reports to the Trustee website no later than 2 weeks before the beginning of the Trustee meeting to give the Trustees time to study the work and formulate their opinions for discussion.

 

Proposed Version: – Committee reports are given a maximum of 15 minutes. Committee chairmen are required to submit their committee reports to the Trustee website no later than 2 weeks before the beginning of the Trustee meeting to give the Trustees time to study the work and formulate their opinions for discussion.

 

Mike S. Area 15 – New York City & Surrounding Areas

2. RULES AND PROCEDURES

Add New Rules and Procedures Under Section 7.04

Committee Members (a) add 1.) Trustees may serve on no more than three committees simultaneously. This limitation is intended to prevent overcommitment and to promote broader participation among trustees in committee work. Limiting committee assignments helps ensure that trustees are able to actively contribute to the committees on which they serve while also providing opportunities for other trustees to participate in committee activities.

Current Version: None

Proposed Version:

Section 7.04 Committee members

(a) Although volunteers are asked for at the formation of the committee, members may be added at any time.

1.) Trustees may serve on no more than three committees simultaneously. This limitation is intended to prevent overcommitment and to promote broader participation among trustees in committee work. Limiting committee assignments helps ensure that trustees are able to actively contribute to the committees on which they serve while also providing opportunities for other trustees to participate in committee activities.

(b) Eligibility
1) Committee members must meet the same requirements as those members wishing to be Trustees.

(c) Removals
1) If the committee chair is unable to get the cooperation of any member, either through participation, sharing the workload or communication, the committee chair will have option to have that member removed from the committee. Removal may also be carried out if the committee member no longer meets the requirements of being a Trustee.

Walter G – Area 12 – New Jersey and Northeastern Pennsylvania

3. RULES AND PROCEDURES

Add new rules and procedures

Add New Rule to Article VII. Committees Section 7.01 Add 2) A Trustee may serve as a Committee Chair or Co-Chair on no more than one committee at a time. This limitation is intended to prevent overcommitment and to promote broader participation among trustees in leadership roles. Limiting chair and co-chair positions helps ensure that trustees are able to effectively fulfill their leadership responsibilities while also providing opportunities for other trustees to participate in committee leadership and activities.

Current Version: None

Proposed Version: Article VII. Committee’s Section 7.01

The Chairman of the B.O.T, establishes committees to do the necessary and ongoing work of the B.O.T, in between B.O.T, meetings. Each committee will have a Chair Liaison to oversee the committee. The liaison will either be the Chair of the B.O.T. or one of the Co-Chairs.
(a) Committee chair
1) Assignment The Chairman of the BOT will assign all committee chairs. It will be the Chairman’s discretion to either appoint someone with or without requests for someone to volunteer for the position. A committee chair must be a GA member and does not have to be a Trustee. If the designated committee chair is not a current Trustee, then a current Trustee must be appointed as a committee co-chair. If the Chairman is unsuccessful in fulfilling the above requirements before the current session is over, then the committee will not be formed.
2) Trustees may serve as a Committee Chair or Co-Chair on no more than one committee at a time. This limitation is intended to prevent overcommitment and to promote broader participation among trustees in leadership roles. Limiting chair and co-chair positions helps ensure that trustees are able to effectively fulfill their leadership responsibilities while also providing opportunities for other trustees to participate in committee leadership and activities.

Walter G – Area 12 – New Jersey and North Eastern Pennsylvania

4. RULES AND PROCEDURES

Article XXXIV Trustee Meetings Only

Add Section 34.02

Current Version – None

 Proposed Version – If more than one location proposes to hold a Trustee meeting only, the decision will be made by a majority vote of the Board of Trustees. The majority vote will consist of 50% + 1 of all eligible voting Trustees; absentee ballots are not eligible if the item is brought up at the meeting.

Butch G – Committee Chair – Virtual Meeting Committee

5. COMBO BOOK

 Item 36 in Denver

 Approve new literature from a committee

Committee: Fourth Step Inventory Review

Current Version: None

Proposed Version: Gamblers Anonymous Fourth Step Guide

Renee G. – Area 8A – Minnesota

6. CURRENT LITERATURE – Item #39 in St Louis

Item 39 in Denver

Guidance Code – Article IV – Declaration Principles to Maintain Unity

11. Remove the words “press, radio, films, television and Internet” and replace with “all public media”

Current Version: – Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion; we need always maintain personal anonymity at the level of press, radio, films, television and Internet.

 Proposed Version: – Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion; we need always maintain personal anonymity at the level of all public media.

 Roxanne D – Area 3D – Arizona and New Mexico

7. CURRENT LITERATURE  - Tabled from Denver

Change in All GA Literature

Remove physical address from the back page of all literature

Current Version:

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS

INTERNATIONAL SERVICE OFFICE

1306 Monte Vista Avenue, Suite 5

Upland, CA 91786

PHONE: (909) 931-9056

FAX: (909) 931-9059

WEBSITE: www.gamblersanonymous.org

E-MAIL: isomain@gamblersanonymous.org

 

Proposed Version:

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS

INTERNATIONAL SERVICE OFFICE

PHONE: (909) 931-9056

FAX: (909) 931-9059

WEBSITE: www.gamblersanonymous.org

E-MAIL: isomain@gamblersanonymous.org

 

Paulette T. – Area 6B – West Coast of Florida

8. Conference Bids

The Spring 2027 Conference is open for bids.

This will be a Board of Trustees meeting only.
There was discussion that Area 12 is working on something for Newark, NJ. More information will be given at a later date.

This item is chaired by Pete K., Chair.

9. – Spring 2027 Conference

The Virtual Meeting Committee would like to hold a Virtual Trustee Meeting for the Spring 2027 Trustee Meeting.

This item is chaired by Pete K., Chair.

Butch G – Committee Chair – Virtual Meeting Committee

10. – Fall 2027 Conference

The Los Angeles Intergroup to host an International Conference in the Fall of 2027, to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Gamblers Anonymous.

This item is chaired by Pete K., Chair.

13. GUIDANCE CODE

 Article VII – Groups, Article X – Intergroup Guidelines – Section 10 – Item 4

Add requirements on reporting from the Intergroup Treasurer.

Current Version: – Duties of the TREASURER are to collect, record and prepare for disbursement all funds collected from the groups, to prepare monthly statement of finances, to see that pins and literature are available to groups upon request and should be one of two signatures required on checks.

Proposed Version: – Duties of the TREASURER are to collect, record and prepare for disbursement all funds collected from the groups, to prepare monthly statement of finances. It shall be mandatory for all Gamblers Anonymous Intergroups to disclose their financial standing at every meeting. This disclosure must include the opening treasury balance, total donations/collections received, any disbursements or debts incurred, and the final closing balance to ensure full transparency for all group members. To see that pins and literature are available to groups upon request and should be one of two signatures required on checks.

Joey P – Area 15 – NEW YORK CITY AND SURROUNDING AREAS

14. GUIDANCE CODE

Article VI – Groups – Section 3

Add requirements on reporting from the group/room Treasurer.

Each group is self-governing however, by tradition each group should elect a SECRETARYTREASURER (can be the same person, only if a new room), PRESSURE RELIEF GROUP CHAIRMAN, GROUP REPRESENTATIVE, PUBLIC RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE, … It is suggested that the following be added to the end of section 3 It shall be mandatory for all Gamblers Anonymous rooms to disclose their financial standing at every meeting. This disclosure must include the opening treasury balance, total donations/collections received during the week or meeting, any disbursements or debts incurred, and the final closing balance to ensure full transparency for all group members.

Current Version: – Each group is self-governing however, by tradition each group should elect a SECRETARYTREASURER (can be the same person, only if a new room), PRESSURE RELIEF GROUP CHAIRMAN, GROUP REPRESENTATIVE, PUBLIC RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE, who will assume the workload necessary to keep the group together and in operation. A member can only be TREASURER for one (1) room at a time. It is suggested that group trusted servants be elected for a three (3), four (4) or six (6) month period, to be decided by each individual group. It is further suggested that no secretary, treasurer, group representative, pressure relief group chairman, or public relations representative be elected that has not abstained from gambling for at least six (6) months, unless it is a brand-new group. All positions should be rotated at the end of each term. This suggestion is based upon experience.

Proposed Version: – Each group is self-governing however, by tradition each group should elect a SECRETARYTREASURER (can be the same person, only if a new room), PRESSURE RELIEF GROUP CHAIRMAN, GROUP REPRESENTATIVE, PUBLIC RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE, who will assume the workload necessary to keep the group together and in operation. A member can only be TREASURER for one (1) room at a time. It is suggested that group trusted servants be elected for a three (3), four (4) or six (6) month period, to be decided by each individual group. It is further suggested that no secretary, treasurer, group representative, pressure relief group chairman, or public relations representative be elected that has not abstained from gambling for at least six (6) months, unless it is a brand-new group. All positions should be rotated at the end of each term. This suggestion is based upon experience. It shall be mandatory for all Gamblers Anonymous groups/rooms to disclose their financial standing at every meeting. This disclosure must include the opening treasury balance, total donations/collections received during the week or meeting, any disbursements or debts incurred, and the final closing balance to ensure full transparency for all group members.

Joey P – Area 15 – NEW YORK CITY AND SURROUNDING AREAS

15. CURRENT LITERATURE

Other Existing Literature – G.A. Information Packet – Page 3 – bottom of the page – item #3

Change verbiage to stay in compliance with Rules and Procedures

Pleasanton 19.04

Current Version:

3. 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.

Proposed Version:

3. Don’t test or tempt yourself. Don’t associate with acquaintances who gamble. Don’t go in or near gambling establishments. Don’t access online or mobile betting platforms. DON’T GAMBLE FOR ANYTHING.

Roxanne D – Area 3D – Arizona and New Mexico

16. CURRENT LITERATURE

Other Existing Literature –  G.A. Information Packet – Page 6, top of the page, bullet #8

Change verbiage to stay in compliance with Rules and Procedures

Pleasanton 19.04

Current Version: 8. BE PATIENT! The days and weeks will pass soon enough, and as you regularly attend meetings, abstain from gambling and follow the guidelines on this page, you will experience continued recovery.

Proposed Version: 8. BE PATIENT! The days and weeks will pass soon enough, and as you regularly attend meetings, abstain from gambling and follow the guidelines on this page, you WILL experience continued recovery.

Roxanne D – Area 3D – Arizona and New Mexico

17. CURRENT LITERATURE

Other Existing Literature – G.A. Questions and Answers Pamphlet – Page 1

What is the first thing a compulsive gambler ought to do in order to stop gambling. Page 1 How can you tell if you are a compulsive gambler? Change verbiage to stay in compliance with Rules and Procedures – Pleasanton 19.04

Current Version: The compulsive gambler needs to be willing to accept the fact that he or she is in the grip….. …a person whose gambling has caused growing and continuing problems in any department of his or her life.

Proposed Version: The compulsive gambler needs to be willing to accept the fact that they are in the grip…. …a person whose gambling has caused growing and continuing problems in any department of their life.

Roxanne D – Area 3D – Arizona and New Mexico

18. CURRENT LITERATURE (attachment)

Other Existing Literature

G.A. “A New Beginning” – (Red Book), 6th Ed Dec 2024

Page 8 of the G.A. Red Book is/was intended to match Page 17 of the Combo Book, but has not been updated as the Combo Book has been revised. This change as proposed would modify Page 8 of the Red Book to restore consistency with the Combo Book Page 17 (as updated through the Denver 2025 BoT meeting approved changes).

Current Version: See attachment for current version of the Red Book page 8.

Proposed Version: See attachment for proposed revision.

Mike S. – Area 15 – New York City & Surrounding Areas

19. CURRENT LITERATURE

Other Existing Literature

Gamblers Anonymous Questions and Answers About the Problem of Compulsive Gambling and the G.A. Recovery Program

Page 1, 3rd paragraph, under “What is the first thing a compulsive gambler ought to do in order to stop gambling?”

Change verbiage to stay in compliance with Rules and Procedures – Pleasanton 19.04

Current Version: The compulsive gambler needs to be willing to accept the fact that he or she is in the grip of a progressive illness and has a desire to get well.

Proposed Version: The compulsive gambler needs to be willing to accept the fact that they are in the grip of a progressive illness and have a desire to get well.

Roxanne D – Area 3D – Arizona and New Mexico

20. CURRENT LITERATURE

Other Existing Literature

Gamblers Anonymous Questions and Answers About the Problem of Compulsive Gambling and the G.A. Recovery Program

Page 1, 4th paragraph, 2nd sentence, under “How can you tell whether you are a compulsive gambler?”

Change verbiage to stay in compliance with Rules and Procedures

Pleasanton 19.04

Current Version: Also in Gamblers Anonymous, a compulsive gambler is described as a person whose gambling has caused growing and continuing problems in any department of his or her life.

Proposed Version: Also in Gamblers Anonymous, a compulsive gambler is described as a person whose gambling has caused growing and continuing problems in any department of their life.

Roxanne D – Area 3D – Arizona and New Mexico

21. NEW LITERATURE

Approve new literature – Merit Vote

Current Version: – None

Proposed Version: – Keychain for 18 MONTHS of abstinence.

Eric F. – Area 1 – Central CA, Los Angeles Area, and Hawaii

22. APPROPRIATE LITERATURE (attachment)

To categorize digital media as appropriate literature.

To recognize that all forms of digital media are appropriate literature for this organization.

Current Version: – None

Proposed Version: – See Attached

Butch G – Committee Chair – Digital Strategy Committee

23. COMMITTEE RELATED

Request a new committee

Gamblers Anonymous has many literature sources which explore the 12 Steps of Recovery in greater detail than the listing of the steps shown in the Combo Book. These sources are often used in step work, at both the individual and group level.

However, when it comes to the Unity Program, there isn’t nearly as much examination of the Unity Steps. Beyond short chapters in the Blue Book and Red Book, there isn’t any GA-approved literature which explores the meaning of the Unity Steps on a deeper level.

The Gamblers Anonymous Group Study Book On The Unity Steps is currently limited to twelve pages of questions related to each Unity Step; the introduction suggests that beyond the Blue Book and Red Book, no other material is needed.

Permission is requested to form a committee which would revise this workbook, to include a detailed examination of each Unity Step which could be used alongside the questions offered as discussion points, similar to how Working The Steps provides detailed information about the Recovery Steps before presenting discussion points and questions.

It is my opinion that the Unity Program is just as important to the health of the Gamblers Anonymous fellowship, as the Recovery Program is to the health of the individual, and that we as an organization should foster a greater awareness and appreciation for the meanings behind the words on pages 6 and 7 of the Combo Book.

Mike S. – Area 15 – New York City & Surrounding Areas

24. COMMITTEE RELATED (attachment)

Request a new committee

Digital Guidance Code Committee: Committee to be formed for the expressed purpose of drafting a unified Digital Guidance Code for Gamblers Anonymous that sets clear, Fellowship-aligned standards for online engagement (websites, social media, digital publications, virtual meeting infrastructure, and related communications). Upon completion, the Digital Guidance Code would be submitted for Board of Trustee approval, and upon approval/ratification, the Committee would be disbanded.

Mike S. – Area 15 – New York City & Surrounding Areas

25. COMMITTEE RELATED

Trustee-Regent ISO Website Committee

Proposed Committee Mission Statement

Current Version: – None

Proposed Version: – The Trustee-Regent ISO Website Committee, comprised of members of the Board of Trustees and the Board of Regents of Gamblers Anonymous, is dedicated to enhancing the accessibility, usability, and clarity of information on GamblersAnonymous.org in advancing its service as a vital expression of Step 12.

Through thoughtful collaboration, open communication, and shared stewardship, this committee strives to ensure that the website reflects the spirit, principles, and purpose of the program – offering hope, guidance, and support to the fellowship of Gamblers Anonymous, and to the compulsive gambler who still suffers. Our mission is to create a trusted, welcoming digital presence that strengthens our fellowship, upholds our traditions, and supports recovery worldwide.

Harold A – Committee Chair

27. COMMITTEE RELATED

The GA Promises Committee’s proposed mission statement:

To construct a version of the recovery “Promises” as Gamblers  Anonymous Assurances, conceptualizing the life changes we have encountered in working the Gamblers Anonymous Program of Recovery.

GA Promises Committee

28. GENERAL DISCUSSION (attachment)

The Ural Area, Russia, has formally submitted all required documentation in accordance with the GA Guidance Code, requesting recognition as an official Gamblers Anonymous Area and the allocation of one Trustee seat.

Igor K. – Area 3 – SOUTHERN NEVADA; MESQUITE, NV; ST.GEORGE & CEDAR CITY, UTAH; BULLHEAD, AZ; AND PAHRUMP, BEATTY, AND OVERTON, NEVADA.

29. GENERAL DISCUSSION

Ukraine respectfully requests permission to translate and print all GA-approved literature into the Ukrainian language, with the exception of “A Day at a Time.” meditation book due to copyright restrictions.

Igor K. – Area 3 – SOUTHERN NEVADA; MESQUITE, NV; ST.GEORGE & CEDAR CITY, UTAH; BULLHEAD, AZ; AND PAHRUMP, BEATTY, AND OVERTON, NEVADA.

30. GENERAL DISCUSSION

India respectfully requests permission to translate and print all GA-approved literature into the Hindi language, with the exception of “A Day at a Time.” meditation book due to copyright restrictions.

Igor K. – Area 3 – SOUTHERN NEVADA; MESQUITE, NV; ST.GEORGE & CEDAR CITY, UTAH; BULLHEAD, AZ; AND PAHRUMP, BEATTY, AND OVERTON, NEVADA.

31. GENERAL DISCUSSION

Turkey respectfully requests permission to translate and print all GA-approved literature into the Turkish language, with the exception of “A Day at a Time.” meditation book due to copyright restrictions.

Igor K. – Area 3 – SOUTHERN NEVADA; MESQUITE, NV; ST.GEORGE & CEDAR CITY, UTAH; BULLHEAD, AZ; AND PAHRUMP, BEATTY, AND OVERTON, NEVADA.

32. GENERAL DISCUSSION

Indonesia respectfully requests permission to translate and print all GA-approved literature into the Bahasa Indonesia – language, with the exception of “A Day at a Time.” meditation book due to copyright restrictions.

Igor K. – Area 3 – SOUTHERN NEVADA; MESQUITE, NV; ST.GEORGE & CEDAR CITY, UTAH; BULLHEAD, AZ; AND PAHRUMP, BEATTY, AND OVERTON, NEVADA.