Report of the General Delegate Assembly
July 23-24, 2015, Chicago, IL

Dear Fellow SA Members:

The General Delegate Assembly (GDA) held its annual face-to-face meeting on July 24-25 in Chicago. Although the GDA meets quarterly, this is our only face-to-face meeting. Two full days of meetings resulted in action being taken on a multitude of agenda items. Delegates and Alternate Delegates from throughout the world were in attendance. Also in attendance were the Trustees, Trustee candidates, SAICO, and observers.

General Delegate Assembly Actions

• Reaffirmed five Trustees for another year of service: Dave H., Mike S., Mitch A., Bill S., and Gene T. Elected three new Trustees: Jim B., Michael J., and Gary L.
• Adopted the 2016 budget. The 2016 budget is zero-based, on the understanding that the Fellowship, if well informed, will give generously to meet the needs and projects of SA as we strive to carry the message to the still suffering sexaholic.
• Approved the ad hoc committee to facilitate communication between the Fellowship and Roy K.’s Trust.
• Approved a new brochure, “SA Home Group.”
• Approved a change to the section, “International Conventions” in the SA Service Manual.
• Approved a letter of commendation and thanks to Linda N. for her many years of service to the Fellowship, and to wish her well in her retirement from SAICO.
• Elected new GDA Officers: Tom K., GDA Chair, and Brian W., GDA Vice-Chair.

Committee Requests

Several opportunities for service were identified, including the following:

• Conventions. We have not received a viable bid for 2017, and we need to identify a city soon if we are to have a January 2017 Convention. Help is available for cities that are interested.
• International. The need to help those suffering around the world is at times overwhelming. We need a Portuguese speaker to help translate. Also, travel funds are available for those who wish to lead workshops overseas.
• SACFC. Chuck S., SAFC Chair, is seeking Regional chairs to help with the increasing call for meetings and services for those suffering in prison.
• Literature. Projects currently in process include “Find Your Dr. Bob,” “SA is for Women,” “So You’re Going to Prison” (which is circulating through the Readers), “So You’re Leaving Prison” (which is in need of some member shares), “SA Book of Meditations” (which still needs more material), and Step into Action, which is in the hands of Readers.

Recognition of Members Rotating Off

The Assembly wishes to thank retiring Delegate Scott S. and retiring Trustee Chair, George F. Both members have been of great service to the Fellowship. The Assembly also wishes to thank retiring GDA Chair Gary L., who will continue to guide us as one of our new Trustees.

The next GDA meeting will be by teleconference on October 11, 2015. I am ever mindful of the awe-inspiring things that are done by our Higher Power through men and women who come together with a simple spirit of willingness and unity, in service to others. That’s what it’s all about. In the practice of humility, God continues to do for me what I could never do for myself. In the practice of service, I have a chance to stay sober for one more day.