Guidelines for National Trustees of Gamblers Anonymous

1. Attend all physical Board of Trustee meetings and answer all mail.
2. Be a living example of the precepts of Gamblers Anonymous and personally work the Steps of Recovery and Unity.
3. Uphold and try to implement the Guidance Code.
4. Attend as many of the various group meetings within your area as possible. Where physical attendance is not possible, keep in regular communication through the mail and/or telephone.
5. Be available to all members and groups in your Trustee area for advice and guidance.
6. Attend Gamblers Anonymous functions such as open meetings, mini-conferences, dinner dances, picnics, etc.
7. Offer assistance to any group that has a problem.
8. Serve actively on committees of the Board of Trustees.
9. Be a Lifeliner and encourage group and membership to support the International Service Office through Lifelines and Group Contributions.
10. Regularly attend Gamblers Anonymous meetings.
11. Make area groups aware of and encourage use of the tools of Gamblers Anonymous such as Pressure Group Pamphlets, Group Handbook, Sponsorship Pamphlets, Big Book, Public Relations Material, Ninety Day Plateau, New Member Letter, etc.
12. Attend Regional or Intergroup meetings if they exist in your area.
13. Actively participate in communicating with the Board of Trustees, individual members, group, Intergroup, to obtain agenda items for the Board of Trustees.
14. A Trustee should offer assistance to any member starting a new G.A. group.
15. A Trustee should regularly write his/her area happenings and any other thoughts to the bulletin.