"GSM IS THE BEST SOBER EVENT FOR GAY MEN IN RECOVERY" - participant
THE GSM CONFERENCE EXPERIENCE IS A GLOBAL GATHERING - WITH NO EQUIVALENT.
We offer specially curated programming like workshops and meetings, and the highly-produced events for fun, fellowship and top entertainment. Add to that the backdrop of Pride Weekend in New York City and you have the makings of an event that you’ll always remember. We are even having the big Saturday night event at Hard Rock Cafe Theater in Times Square!
Our events attract hundreds of fellows from not only all across the United States but from all over the world. From Brooklyn to Brazil, we have participants from everywhere. They flock to New York City because GSM offers more than the traditional conference or roundup experience that you may be used to. We offer a complete sober vacation!
GSM is a fully-vaxxed event. The organizers are complying with all health and safety guidelines as recommended by the CDC and the State of New York. Click here for more details.
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In 2022, We invite you and your friends to join in the celebration. We invite you to
June 23rd - 26th, 2022
EASY REGISTRATION
Your ticket includes all four days of conference events and activities such as The Dance on the River – complete with fireworks, the roof top social, special entertainment, the Pride Parade and most importantly -- awe inspiring meetings and all 12 ground-breaking workshops.
There are no refunds. Can't make it or have you changed your mind? Please click here to learn about your options.
If you are having trouble registering, please contact us.
A PROGRAM BEYOND COMPARE
(Scroll down to see the complete Agenda)
The team has planned and curated another beautiful weekend. At GSM, our workshops are actual workshops. From classics like The 4th Step and The GSM Sex Workshop, to an eye-opening discussion on Ageism & Body Dysmorphia, we have an assortment of 12 unique and innovative workshops for you to partake in. At night, everyone comes together for our spectacular speaker meetings. After The Big Meeting on Saturday night, hold on to your seats for our specially invited entertainment. Headliners from previous conferences have been Bianca Del Rio, Sandra Bernhard and Margaret Cho. You're going to love it.
THE JOY OF LIVING
Each morning you will be offered health & wellness activities like a group run through Central Park and rooftop Yoga. Every night there is something fun planned. The Rooftop Social kicks off the weekend and is a great way to break the ice and get to know your fellows. Your GSM 2022 registration includes participation in The Pride Celebration on Pride Sunday. At The Pride Celebration, everyone in the LGBTQ community is invited to participate in a once in a lifetime moment by marching in the world’s largest Pride Parade. The best part of Gay & Sober's Pride Celebration is The Dance on the River - a floating high-energy dance party with fireworks and a world class DJ. This is a Pride experience not to be missed.
THE HOST HOTEL IN THE HEART OF TIMES SQUARE
The Westin Times Square is an upscale conference hotel that features oversized rooms, countless amenities, a fitness center, and though it’s situated in the excitement of Times Square... once inside, it still manages to offer tranquil sanctuary. For GSM participants, there is a discounted room rate of $289. Once you register for the conference, you will be sent a link to book your hotel room. Do you need a roommate at The Westin? CLICK HERE. You need to reserve your room by June 1st.
Your journey to New York won't leave you spending every moment on hotel property; GSM is not that kind of a conference or roundup. Each night of the conference, we will take you on an adventure to experience the best neighborhoods of New York City. For 2022, all of our workshops will be on hotel property. And at night, we will caravan to our nightly big meetings and events around the city.
We've even taken extra care to find the "best of New York" restaurants that are nearby, affordable, and convenient to all of our activities, venues and hotel. Last year, many of our participants found fun exploring the neighborhood for fellowship eats. We encourage you to have some fun - take some selfies and enjoy yourselves. Have an adventure in sobriety!
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
Our goal is for you to have an unforgettable weekend. GSM 2022 will help you create a stronger foundation in your recovery. You will connect with other fellows in ways you never thought possible and will develop the kind of relationships and memories that will stand the test of time.
After you register for the conference, you will be sent a link to book your discounted hotel room. The host hotel is the place to be on Pride Weekend! $289 per night. Get a roommate to share the costs.
Traditional King Room Sleeps up to 2 people. *$289 per night Plus taxes *Based on availability. No deposit required to book your room.
Free weights, strength training, and cardio equipment. 24 hours a day
After you register for the conference, you will be sent a link to book your discounted hotel room. The host hotel is the place to be on Pride Weekend! $289 per night. Get a roommate to share the costs.
THE AGENDA
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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
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
Flagstaff, Arizona
Mike
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friday June 24
midnight meeting
12am
A more intimate meeting where you can share with your fellows. All are welcome.
12-Step meeting format.
Meet up at 2nd floor lobby.
St. Louis
Todd
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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)
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.
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!
Light food and drink will be served.
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.
Meet up at 2nd floor lobby at 7:45
New York City
Michael Becker
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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!
New York City
Kevin H., CASAC, LCSW
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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.
With Kent from Palm Springs
Durham, NC.
Don
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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.
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!
Trenton, Ohio
Kyle
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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!
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!
Los Angeles
Dewayne Perkins
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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
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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.
Cincinatti
Kyle
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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
Melbourne, AUS
Stu Fenton
M.A. Gestalt, CSAT
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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.
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.
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)
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.
For a list of restaurants: click here.
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.
Palm Springs
Terry Gatewood
LCSW, CSAT, SEP
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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
New York City
Spencer
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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.
New York City
Mitch
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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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
Meet up at 2nd floor lobby at 7:45
New York City
Michael Becker
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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!
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.
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
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
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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.
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.
For a list of restaurants: click here.
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!
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.
Meet up at 2nd floor lobby.
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
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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
Included with your registration. We do sell tickets to to non-conference participants for this night only.
New York City
Mitch