Nov 30, 2025
Dear Underearners Anonymous Fellows,
Thank you to the many UA members who attended and participated in the November 22-23, 2025 UA GSB Special Convocation.
Throughout the Convocation, 105 unique logins were noted. Attendees included 39 GSRs, 6 Alternate GSRs, and 45 members at large, 2 IGSRs (Intergroup Service Reps from Mexico City and Iran), 5 non-voting GSRs and Alternate GSRs, 6 GSB Trustees, a Certified Professional Parliamentarian, and a Secretary.
A special thank you to all who helped in the planning and did service behind the scenes. We could not have done it without you!
The purpose of this Convocation was to address reunification, the #1 Topic of Consideration (TOC) from the TOC Survey sent out and gathered by GSRs at their meetings.
The theme of Day 1 was “Exploring Our Common Welfare.” Three workshops drew each of us to explore Higher Power’s vision for UA and gave us the opportunity for self-reflection. We also explored what reunification might, or might not, look like.
The theme of Day 2 was “Arriving at a Group Conscience.” A roll call confirmed the eligibility of all GSRs, Alternate GSRs, and IGSRs. There were 47 voting members. Ultimately, two motions were voted on.
The World Service Conference Planning Committee (WSCPC) forwarded a motion to the GSB. The GSB adapted the motion for presentation at the Special Convocation. The motion read as follows:
“Based on the Topics of Consideration and the motion received from the WSCPC, the UA GSRs of the Special Convocation move that the UA GSB initiate and actively explore a formal process of reunification with the groups and service bodies represented by WeAreAllUA.org with the goal of restoring one unified UA fellowship and service structure inclusive of all UA meetings and members worldwide.”
Before this motion could be considered, a motion from the floor referred the main motion (see above) back to an ad hoc GSB committee for further consideration.
The motion to refer did not pass. As per the Certified Professional Parliamentarian, a vote on the main motion immediately followed.
The GSB motion passed: 38 in favor, 7 opposed, and 2 abstentions. The Trustees did not vote.
Three minority reports were heard and recorded. The voting members were then given a chance to change their vote in light of the minority opinion. No one chose to change their vote.
We are deeply grateful to the World Service Conference Planning Committee, as well as a team of fourteen coordinators who organized many UA volunteers to assist at the Convocation.
Although the Convocation was offered free of charge, the suggested donation of $40 per person raised $800.45 after PayPal fees.
While the WSCPC-allocated spending plan was $2694, expenses only totaled $1825, thanks to many UA volunteers and the use of zoom polling for voting.
Given the group conscience at the Special Convocation, we recognize that we are in another growth spurt of Underearners Anonymous. In the spirit of UA Tradition 1 and inclusivity, your voices are welcome as we “initiate and actively explore a formal process of reunification.” This includes dissenting views and minority opinions. There is much for us to consider together, including house cleaning, inventory, and amends to bring healing.
