Lotus moderated the meeting

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

None

Approve August agenda - APPROVED

Approve July minutes - APPROVED

Approve Treasurer's report  - APPROVED

Read and review Liaison report - READ

Op Applications

neveah - APPROVED

Old Business

None

New Business

Motion from jim re Op Requirements - TABLED (proposer not present)

Motion: To lower the sobriety requirement to become a moderator (trusted servant Op) to one month.

Motion from jim re Backup list for leading meetings when Op unavailable - TABLED (proposer not present)

Motion: Create a list of back up members who are willing to chair meetings when a moderator is not able to attend a meeting. These members would not have to have any requirements other than training and willingness to chair a meeting.

Motivation: That way, if a moderator is unable to meet their commitment to run the meeting, the moderator could then be able to get the meeting covered at least. There are generally no requirements other than willingness in inperson or other meetings in 12 step programs and especially in SLAA.

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

From Agenda Third Version (items received up to June 8th 2025):

ITEM     NUMBER     MOTION/IFD     DESCRIPTION     PAGE

25o01/22-01 Literature IFD Discuss the proposed Second Edition of the Basic Text, “book” portion (everything except the personal stories). 6 - Item discussed at May GC BM

25o02/24-01 Literature IFD Discuss proposed new and revised personal stories for the Second Edition of the Basic Text 8 - Item discussed at May GC BM

25o03/23-06 Literature Motion Publish revisions to the pamphlet, “Anorexia: Sexual, Social, Emotional,” and update the corresponding anorexia Core Documents. 10 - Item discussed at June GC BM

25o04/20-04 Literature Motion Publish the book, “A Framework for Living: The Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, and Twelve Concepts of Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous.” 11 - Item discussed at June GC BM

25o05/24-02 IFD Discuss proposed revisions to the “S.L.A.A. Preamble.” 12 - Item discussed at June GC BM

25o06/24-03 IFD Discuss proposed revisions to “The Twelve Recommended Guidelines for Dealing with the Media.” 14 - Item discussed at June GC BM

25o07/24-04 By-Laws Motion Update the F.W.S. Office address. 18

25o08/24-05 IFD Discuss proposed “Characteristics of Fantasy Addiction” and “Signs of Recovery from Fantasy Addiction.” 19 - Item discussed at August GC BM

25o09/22-02 Literature Motion Publish the booklet, “Making the Most of Meetings.” 20

25o10/23-04 By-Laws Motion ARTICLE X: Specify what type of members may vote to approve indemnification. 21

25o11/24-06 By-Laws Motion ARTICLE X: indicate that FWS "Trustees" are "Directors" as defined by Texas law. 23

25o12/24-07 By-Laws Motion ARTICLE VI: indicate that FWS "Trustees" are "Directors" as defined by Texas law. 25

25o13/21-17 Motion Create the Conference Fantasy Addiction Committee (CFAC) 26

25o14/24-08 Literature IFD Discuss the proposed booklet, “Strengthening Sobriety Through Sponsorship” and retiring the current Sponsorship pamphlet. 27

25o15/23-12 Motion Group Conscience: To Print a 50th Anniversary Basic Text Second Edition Basic Text”. 31 - Item discussed at July GC BM

25o16/19-02 Motion That the ‘HOW Step and Sponsorship Guide’ be approved and published. 40

25o17/23-23 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. 42 - Item discussed at July GC BM

25n18/25-18 IFD This IFD seeks Conference approval of S.L.A.A. Hopes and Promises to become one of S.L.A.A.’s Core Documents. 44

25n19/25-19 By-Laws Motion Proposed change is to add a Section 5 under Article III. Membership. 45

25n20/25-20 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. 46

25n21/25-21 By-Laws Motion Article V – The Fellowship-Wide Services S.L.A.A. Conference Charter, Section 5 – Conference Delegates. 48

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

Discussion: Fantasy Signs of Recovery – everyone loved it and voted in favor of it

10 min Open Forum

Due to running out of time, we didn’t have open forum

Serenity Prayer

Meeting adjourned