Submit a Topic for Conference

General Service Conference Topic Submission Deadline

Topic submissions for the General Service Conference close at 11:59pm (AEST) on 1 May each year.

To be considered for the upcoming Conference, topics must be received by this time. We encourage members and service bodies to allow sufficient time for discussion and endorsement before submitting.

For guidance on how to write a topic, see Guideline 28 or click here to download an editable form

"*" indicates required fields

First Name*

Last Name or Initial*

Email*

Mobile/ Phone Contact*

Or provide another way to contact you if you prefer:

Tick if you would like to be part of the working group if the topic is accepted by Conference

Yes

Title*

e.g. “Safety Guidelines n the Group Handbook

What do you want Conference to do?*

Submit a clear and concisely worded motion? e.g. “That the General Service Conference approve the addition of a section on Safety Guidelines to the AA Group Handbook? providing guidance to groups on fostering a safe and welcoming environment for all members.”

What issue does this proposal address?*

Why is this topic being submitted?

Background information that supports this proposal

Please indicate any reference ― background materials used.

How will this proposal benefit the fellowship or the still suffering alcoholic?*

What are the intended/ expected outcomes‽

What are the estimated costs of implementing this suggestion?*

Do you think there would be costs involved‽ Please estimate what you think they might be.

At what level of group conscience (if any) was this topic discussed?*

Individual? Group? District? Area‽ What was the outcome‽

TOPIC CHECKLIST*

The topic contains one single issue

Any relevant information has been attached

Relevant Key Conference Resolutions (if any) are included in ‘Background Information that Supports this Proposal’

Full contact details have been provided at the top of this form

File/s to upload

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 80 MB.

If you are submitting any attachments separately to the GSO email provided, please note here

Please ensure that you send any attachments, images, diagrams or examples that support your topic submission separately to: [email protected]

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Conference prefers that you provide at least one way to contact you in case the Conference Steering Committee (CSC) needs to clarify anything. The General Service Office keeps contact details confidential and does not forward them to anyone.