This fall, your vote shapes GaL-AA's future — and we want to make sure you're ready. 8/02/2026
This fall, your vote shapes GaL-AA's future — and we want to make sure you're ready.
September 1–10 — Vote on Bylaw Changes
The Executive Committee has proposed updates to GaL-AA's Bylaws. They cover our inclusion statement, how elections work, financial transparency, what's expected of leaders, and how future bylaw changes are approved. Every member with an email address on file receives a personal ballot link on September 1.
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September 11–21 — Leaders Wanted
GaL-AA is seeking candidates for Chair, Treasurer, and 5 open Advisor seats. If you’ve ever wanted to be of service to GaL-AA and our fellowship, September 11 is when nominations open.
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October 20 – November 3 — Vote for GaL-AA's Next Leaders
You will receive your online ballots for all positions. Results announced at the Annual Meeting on Saturday, November 7.
Your ballot arrives September 1 for bylaw amendments. Watch for it.
In service,
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The GaL-AA Executive Committee
Questions? elections@gal-aa.org
2026 - Schedule
August 2, 2026
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Official Opening of the 2026 Election process.
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Save the dates communication sent via email to members.
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Social media post reminding that you need to be a email subscriber to participate
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August 12, 2026
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Last day to subscribe as an email member to be eligible to vote for bylaws changes, voting starts on September 1, 2026.
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September 1, 2026
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Voting begins for bylaws changes, communication sent to all email registered members and a unique link.
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September 6, 2026
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Reminder to vote for bylaws changes sent.
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September 10, 2026
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Bylaws vote ends
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September 11, 2026
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Call for candidates begins.
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September 20, 2026
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Last call for candidates, ends on September 21st.
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Results of the bylaws vote announced
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September 21, 2026
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Call for candidates ends.
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September 30, 2026
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Last day to subscribe as an email member to be eligible to vote on elections that start on October 20th.
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October 4, 2026
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Article in the Spotlight On Sobriety newsletter explaining "Rank-Choice" voting.
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October 20, 2026
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Voting for candidates starts.
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October 28, 2026
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Reminder email - voting for candidates ends on November 3, 2026.
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November 6, 2026
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Final reminder of Annual Meeting to be held on November 7, 2026
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November 7, 2026
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Annual Meeting at 12:30PM ET.
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Announcement of election results.
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January 1, 2027
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Elected candidates new term begins.