Serenity prayer

*Our Code of Ethics: 

To keep each of our meetings safe and productive, we:

Communicate our views honestly and respectfully on issues raised, especially controversial ones. We do not raise our voices, stoop to sarcasm, cuss, or try to bully others into our way of thinking.

Are tolerant when we differ. We share our meeting time fairly so that each of us has an equal opportunity to comment.

Are willing to put our egos aside when our opinions do not win favor with others. We are able to let go, trust our group conscience, and strive for the “unity and harmony that our Fellowship requires for the successful accomplishment of its primary purpose. Our service structure exists to support us” (per concept 6, from our draft ‘Framework for Living’) and works for the greater good.

Encourage one another by doing our part to maintain a safe and supportive atmosphere.

These points have proved to be our blueprint for success. We ask your cooperation in continuing these traditions as we work together in the coming months. Thank you for contributing your time and talents. Your Twelfth Step work is deeply appreciated!

(*used with permission from the Conference Literature Committee) (04/05/22)

Rules of Order:

Robert's Rules of Order are to be used in biz Meetings (3/11/99). Also: Please note how Robert’s rules of order are to be used: “In the interest of tackling all of the items on this agenda and allowing everyone the opportunity to speak on the extremely important topics, suggest the following format in this meeting: Each topic under New Business will begin with a motion being made: That motion will then either be seconded or set aside. Upon the motion being seconded, discussion will begin. During discussion, only friendly amendments will be accepted to the motion. An amendment will be considered a friendly amendment if the original provider of the motion concurs with the amendment. Everyone will be allowed one share on each motion presented. Each share will be limited to 3 minutes in length. The end of discussion will be the point at which a vote is taken. A vote was taken on following this format and the Motion passed. (2/15/07)

Announcements

Officer Elections for mandate period July 2026 through June 2027

Annual election held in June.

NOTE! Nominations (including for self) welcome throughout May for the seven Officer posts:

Chairperson

Co-Chairperson

Secretary

Liaison Officer

Webmaster

Co-Webmaster

Treasurer

Please send nominations to the Office at slaaonline@yahoo.com

For details of the Officer posts duties and requirements, see the Officers webpage: http://slaaonline.org/officers/

A Framework for Living - SLAA 12&12&12 book - Now Available!

GREAT NEWS! A Framework for Living: The Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, and Twelve Concepts for Service in S.L.A.A. book has finally been published - after so many years work! Get your copy now! 

Paperback (SLAA FWS Store): https://webstore.slaafws.org/products/a-framework-for-living-the-twelve-steps-twelve-traditions-and-twelve-concepts-of-s-l-a-a

E-book (Amazon Kindle): https://us.amazon.com/Framework-Living-Traditions-Concepts-Service-ebook/dp/B0GX2X77NC

E-book (Apple Books): https://books.apple.com/us/book/a-framework-for-living/id6762238755

Description:

Rooted in the founding principles of Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous — this is the first S.L.A.A. publication to give equal weight to all Three Legacies: Recovery, Unity, and Service. Inside, you'll find: 

The Twelve Steps — a new way of living, free from obsession-driven behavior and the burden of active addiction 

The Twelve Traditions — a framework for healing relationships and living in harmony with others 

The Twelve Concepts — guidelines for service that connect individuals to something greater than themselves 

Complementing the foundational Basic Text published in 1986, this volume brings together essays from recovering S.L.A.A. members worldwide — personal insights drawn from practicing these principles in daily life, in community, and in service.

Approve May agenda

Approve April minutes

Approve Treasurer's report

Read and review Liaison report

Op Applications

None

Old Business

None

New Business

15 min Discussions of ABC/M Material in our GC BMs May-July.

From Agenda First Version (items remaining undealt with from ABC/M 2025):

ITEM NUMBER     MOTION/IFD     DESCRIPTION     PAGE

26o01/19-02 Motion That the ‘HOW Step and Sponsorship Guide’ be approved and published. 6 

26o02/23-23 Motion That Authors/Writers of Literature submitted for Conference Approval or review by IFD, must confirm along with their literature submission that they meet a sobriety requirement of 2 continuous years of self defined sobriety, along with the definition of their self defined sobriety. 8 

26o03/25-18 IFD This IFD seeks Conference discussion on whether to approve S.L.A.A. Hopes and Promises to become one of S.L.A.A.’s Core Documents. 10 

26o04/25-19 By-Laws Motion Proposed change is to add a Section 5 under Article III. Membership. 11 

26o05/25-20 By-Laws Motion The general business sessions of the Annual Business Conference, called the Annual Business Meeting, shall be the Annual Business Meeting of the Corporation. 12 

26o06/25-21 By-Laws Motion Article V – The Fellowship-Wide Services S.L.A.A. Conference Charter, Section 5 – Conference Delegates. 14 

26o07/25-22 IFD This IFD seeks Conference discussion of "How should an Intergroup be Defined or Limited? 21 

26o08/25-23 IFD Current Contribution Limits 22 

26o09/25-24 Motion Conference Service Manual - Eliminate Conference Committee Conflict Resolution Process 24 

26o10/25-25 IFD Conference Service Manual Review Process Revision 25 

The Following Items Were Acted Upon at the 2025 ABM 

26o11/22-01 Literature IFD Discuss the proposed Second Edition of the Basic Text, “book” portion (everything except the personal stories). 27 

26o12/24-01 Literature IFD Discuss proposed new and revised personal stories for the Second Edition of the Basic Text 29 

26o13/24-02 IFD Discuss proposed revisions to the “S.L.A.A. Preamble.” 31 

26o14/24-03 IFD Discuss proposed revisions to “The Twelve Recommended Guidelines for Dealing with the Media.” 33 

26o15/24-05 IFD Discuss proposed “Characteristics of Fantasy Addiction” and “Signs of Recovery from Fantasy Addiction.” 38 

26o16/22-02 Literature Motion Publish the booklet, “Making the Most of Meetings.” Not Approved 2025 ABM - Did not reach required 2/3 to pass. 39 

26o17/24-08 Literature IFD Discuss the proposed booklet, “Strengthening Sobriety Through Sponsorship” and retiring the current Sponsorship pamphlet. 40

NOTE! The ABM 2026 Agenda Second Version, containing even the new Motions and IFDs for 2026, should be out soon, early in May.

Links to the texts given during the meeting or in advance by request to the Office at slaaonline@yahoo.com

10 min Open Forum

Serenity prayer