Here is a summary of the 76th General Service Conference MSCA 09 Delegate Notes from the meeting held in New York between April 26 and May 2, 2026.
Key Floor Actions
- Delegate Expense Contribution: Passed a motion to increase the suggested area contribution for delegate expenses from $2,200 to $3,000 (down from an original proposal of $4,800).
- Final Conference Report (FCR): Approved a print version of the 2026 FCR for purchase (~$3.31/copy). If sales do not cover production costs, the print version will be discontinued after the 2027 conference.
- Language Update: Passed a motion to replace the word “Eskimo” in the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (Tradition Eight essay) with a neutral, non-racial term.
Advisory Actions & Committee Decisions
- Literature updates: Approved the Fifth Edition of Alcoholics Anonymous (the Big Book) with minor editorial changes, including updating several appendices and removing the word “Eskimo” from Chapter 7.
- Discontinuing EDW: The Equitable Distribution of Workload (EDW) process will be discontinued following the 78th General Service Conference.
- AA Grapevine Support: Updated the Q&A text in the “Self-Support” pamphlet to suggest alternative ways groups can structurally support the publication (e.g., purchasing gift certificates, books, or supporting the Carry the Message project), as it does not accept direct financial contributions.
- Future Planning: Selected “Honoring Our Past, Embracing Our Future” as the theme for the 2027 Conference.
Financial Highlights (2025 Actuals)
- Self-Support Contributions: Reached $10.579M, which was down 6% from 2024 and 4% below the 2025 budget.
- Operating Expenses: Logged at $18.528M. Seventh Tradition self-support covered 57% of these overall operating costs.
- Publishing Profits: AA World Services (AAWS) publishing gross profits came in at $7.456M, down 2.4% from the prior year.
- Reserve Fund: The organization maintained 5.92 months of reserve coverage.