GAY & SOBER™

THURSDAY JUNE 23

the ride
1:30pm

MUST RSVP! 

A new immersive experience!
See midtown Manhattan with a talent-filled, comedic, customized tour.

1st Bus Departs at 1:30pm

2nd Bus Departs at 1:45pm

3rd Bus Departs at 2:00pm 

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New York City

Andy

thursday june 23

the welcome meeting
8pm

Doors open at 7:30pm. 

In Memoriam, Over the Rainbow 

by specially invited artist.

AA Speaker Meeting

GUEST SPEAKER:

Mike L. from Flagstaff, Arizona

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Flagstaff, Arizona

Mike

friday June 24

midnight meeting

12am

A more intimate meeting where you can share with your fellows. All are welcome.

12-Step meeting format.

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Meet up at 2nd floor lobby.

St. Louis

Todd

friday June 24

time out

meditation

8am

Morning meditation to start the day. Each morning session will focus on a different technique. 

(silent/guided/active)

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Atlanta

Micah

friday June 24

lunch break

11:30am

Check out all of the great and fun restaurants in Hell's Kitchen!  Make sure to invite fellows traveling on their own. That's how we take care of each other at GSM. 

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For a list of restaurants: click here. 

New York City

Mike

friday June 24

ageism & body dysmorphia
3:30pm

This session explores a creative way to explore self-acceptance with all the variations of age, size, and sex. Recovery includes respecting and embracing differences in others to create a healthy affirming community.  

This will be an interactive, creative workshop. 

Asbury Park, NJ.

Phil McCabe CSW, CAS

friday June 24

rooftop pool party
10pm

Have some fun. Enjoy the views.

Make a splash in the pool.                No judgements!

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Light food and drink will be served. 

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Houston

Mario

saturday June 25

rooftop yoga
8am

RSVP. All levels are welcome for morning rooftop yoga at this classic Broadway theater directly across the street from the hotel. ​

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Meet up at 2nd floor lobby at 7:45

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New York City

Michael Becker

SATURday June 25

fourth step workshop
10am

The former Director of The Addiction Institute brings thought-provoking tools and insight into one of the most important steps in the 12 step recovery model.  Get started with the Joe and Charlie Worksheets!

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New York City

Kevin H., CASAC, LCSW

saturday June 25

financial workshop
1:30pm

Our facilitators will share their journeys to financial sobriety. 

The focus of this workshop will be on the tools to achieve financial sobriety.

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With Kent from Palm Springs

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Durham, NC.

Don

saturday June 25

gratitude reception
7pm

A special party on top of the Marquee at the Hard Rock Cafe for major donors, for committee chairs and co-chairs, and for delegates that went above and beyond with fundraising, raffle tickets, or getting their friends to register. This is how we thank them for a year's worth of hard work and  commitment to make this conference possible. 

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Limited capacity. Invite only. 

Tri-State

Mark & Logan

saturday June 25 

the raffle
10:30pm

Win big at our annual raffle! Prizes from Apple, The Rolling Stones, Marshall, and Disney! 

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Trenton, Ohio

Kyle

sunday June 26

bagel breakfast

9:30am

For today's biggest day, load up on carbs, fruit, coffee, and orange juice. We draw you in with free food in the hopes that you'll participate in the yearly elections!

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Houston

Mario

sunday June 26

parade

viewing social

12pm

For those who would prefer to relax and watch the parade go by, we have set up a friendly space with coffee drinks and snacks available for purchase. Air-conditioned. 

*for registered participants only

Houston

Mario

THURSDAY JUNE 23

orientation 101
4pm

First time at GSM? Join our program team for this orientation session, where you'll learn how to make the most of your conference experience. We will share experiences on everything from participating in the workshops to what to expect on Pride Sunday. We will also offer an opportunity to connect with a mentor alumni from previous GSM Conferences. 

New York City

Mitch - Conference Chair

THURSday June 23

stand-up comic
9:30pm

After the meeting ends, stay in your seats and get ready to laugh your ass off with our Emmy award nominated writer and stand-up comic. Dewayne Perkins was named Comedy Central's "Up Next" comedians, and was a finalist for NBC's Stand Up!

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Los Angeles

Dewayne Perkins

friday June 24

morning glory run
8am

All levels welcome. We will break you into a group for a light joggers and a group for the speedy queens. Goes up Times Square, through Central Park and back to the hotel lobby. 

Meet up at 2nd floor lobby.

New York City

Jerry

friday June 24

relapse panel 
10am

A moderated panel discussion with participants that have a range of short to long lengths of sobriety. All panelists have relapse(s) as part of their recovery. 

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Cincinatti

Kyle

FRIday June 24 

dating & relationships 
1:30pm

This workshop, led by Gestalt and sex addiction Therapist, Stu Fenton, is a GSM favorite. Groups will work on issues of dating apps, kink/fetish, and breakups in sobriety.  

With Sterling W. from Los Angeles

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Melbourne, AUS

Stu Fenton

M.A. Gestalt, CSAT

friday June 24

dinner break

5pm

Check out all of the great and fun restaurants in Hell's Kitchen!  Make sure to invite fellows traveling on their own. That's how we take care of each other at GSM. 

For a list of restaurants: click here. 

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New York City

Mike

SATURday June 25

midnight meeting
12am

A more intimate meeting where you can share with your fellows. All are welcome.

12-Step meeting format.

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Meet up at 2nd floor lobby.

New York City

Logan

saturday June 25

time out meditation

8am

Morning meditation to start the day. Each morning session will focus on a different technique. 

(silent/guided/active)

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Atlanta

Micah

saturday June 25

lunch break

11:30am

Check out all of the great and fun restaurants in Hell's Kitchen!  Make sure to invite fellows traveling on their own. That's how we take care of each other at GSM. 

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For a list of restaurants: click here.

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New York City

Mike

saturday June 25

keynote speaker 
3:30pm

Founder of Blue Tiger Recovery, Terry Gatewood, shares his story and professional insight of being a gay and sober man. His talk will explore sexual abstinence vs sexual anorexia in recovery.  

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Palm Springs

Terry Gatewood

LCSW, CSAT, SEP

saturday June 25

the big meeting

8pm

Doors open at 7:30pm. 

We are headed to the Hard Rock for this special speaker meeting. 

Sobriety Countdown!

AA & AL-ANON Speaker Meeting

Guest Speaker:

Spencer P. from New York City

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New York City

Spencer

saturday June 25

gear party
11:30pm

Join other participants that are into leather and gear. This intimate gathering will be in our Chairman's suite.

Light food and drinks will be served. 

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New York City

Mitch

sunday June 26

elections

10:30am

Get a chance to get involved and help us plan the next conference. There are tons of service opportunities and something for everyone. At GSM, we are family!

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Houston

Mario

sunday June 26

dinner break

5pm

We recommend grabbing a quick bite near the ship or near the hotel. Many fellows like Gotham Market.

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New York City

Christian

THURSDAY June 23

dinner break
5pm

Check out all of the great and fun restaurants in Hell's Kitchen!  Make sure to invite fellows traveling on their own. That's how we take care of each other at GSM. 

For a list of restaurants: click here. 

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San Francisco

Sébastien

thursday june 23

rooftop scavenger social
10:15pm

Dance the night away and get to know your fellows and win a prize if you win the game. Light food & drinks are included - the view of the Times Square Ball and 42nd Street makes a perfect selfie! 

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Special guest DJ: Derek Montiero

Houston

Mario

friday June 24

rooftop yoga
8am

RSVP. All levels are welcome for morning rooftop yoga at this classic Broadway theater directly across the street from the hotel. 

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Meet up at 2nd floor lobby at 7:45

New York City

Michael Becker

friday June 24

the traditions
10am

How to bring unity to your home group by the application and better understanding of the twelve traditions. How much do you know?

Play Traditions Jeopardy!

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New York City

Ava

friday June 24 

from shame and stigma to strength and hope
1:30pm

Our stories can be incredibly powerful tools for our recovery, yet many reflect shame and stigma or even childhood trauma. How do we unleash the positive power of stories buried within each of us? Let’s discover and discus ways to tap into the potential that exists within us for progress in our recovery journeys.

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Minneapolis

Tom Hegblom

Phd, LPC, LADC

friday June 24

the opening meeting
8pm

Doors open at 7:30pm. 

Welcome to the most rockin' meeting you've ever been to!

Roll Call of states and countries!

CMA Speaker Meeting 

Guest Speaker:

Joe G. from San Francisco

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San Francisco

Joe

saturday June 25

morning glory run
8am

All levels welcome. We will break you into a group for a light joggers and a group for the speedy queens. Goes up Times Square, through Central Park and back to the hotel lobby. 

Meet up at 2nd floor lobby.

New York City

Jerry

SATURday June 25

racial and ethnic diversity in recovery
10am

Come and hear a variety of personal lived experiences about racial and ethnic diversity in recovery from our panelists from across the country and around the world.

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Seattle

Wakefield

saturday June 25

the sex workshop - panel
1:30pm

The author of Lust, Men, and Meth, David Fawcett joins therapist, Stu Fenton for a Q&A with panelists that have worked in the sex industry. 

Kink and fetish practices will also be explored.  

With adult film industry professionals, Dominic Pacifico and Josh Brady

Fort Lauderdale

David Fawcett, PhD 

saturday June 25

dinner break

5pm

Check out all of the great and fun restaurants in Hell's Kitchen!  Make sure to invite fellows traveling on their own. That's how we take care of each other at GSM. 

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For a list of restaurants: click here.

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New York City

Mike

saturday June 25

the big show

9:30pm

All we are permitted to say is that "you're going to love it!"  For registered participants only! 

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Paris

Sean

sUNday June 26

midnight meeting
12am

A more intimate meeting where you can share with your fellows. All are welcome.

12-Step meeting format.

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Meet up at 2nd floor lobby.

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New York City

Mike

sUNday June 26

the march!
12pm

The NYC Pride March is the largest pride parade in the world. Be proud of who you are. March with your fellows. Dance in the streets. All are welcome. LGBTQ+ inclusive. Special DJ on our double decker bus. 

Special guest DJ: Karin Ward

New York City

DJ Karin Ward

sunday June 26

the dance 
on the river cruise
7:30pm

All are welcome at the best sober dance party in the country! LGBTQ+ inclusive. Food and drink available on board for purchase.

Fireworks spectacular.

Special guest DJ: Derek Montiero

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Included with your registration. We do sell tickets to to non-conference participants for this night only. 

New York City

Mitch