What
is
MCYPAA?
Facts about the
Michigan
Convention of Young People in Alcoholics Anonymous
Published by the MCYPAA Advisory Council
(MCYPAAAC) November 1996Revised: 3/13/00
MCYPAA
Aims and Purposes
Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics
to achieve sobriety. We direct our attention towards young people by providing
the Michigan Convention of Young People in AA, which meets annually on the
weekend after Thanksgiving. Experience has shown MCYPAA as a prime opportunity
for young people to participate and share their experience within AA as a whole.
We encourage all AA’s, Alanons, A.C.o.A’s and Ala-Teens to participate in and
support MCYPAA. Non-alcoholics are also welcome to attend all open meetings to
further public awareness and understanding of alcoholism.
Notice of Bidding Requirements
1. Bidders must have commitments of availability from housing facilities
for the weekend following Thanksgiving with the understanding that the Michigan
Convention of Young People in AA (MCYPAA) will not be required to fill a minimum
number of persons staying at the hotel in order to hold the convention there.
Nor will MCYPAA or
MCYPAAAC be held liable for any damage to Hotel property.
2. Bidders must show proof of the availability of meeting rooms.
3. Bidders must show proof that the housing facilities, banquet facilities,
and meeting rooms are all within easy walking distance of each other (Remember
Thanksgiving weather in Michigan is unpredictable).
4. Bidders must have the date of the banquet, proof of the availability of
facilities, and the date the guarantee is required.
5. Bidders must provide a permanent mailing address for the
convention. A P.O. Box is strongly recommended.
6. Assurance must be given that no other large-scale AA activity is planned
in the city during the convention.
7. A statement of support from the local intergroups is strongly
recommended.
8. Bidders will be required to demonstrate financial capabilities within
the traditions of AA as a whole. A financial statement to date is required for
the bid.
9. Bidders must design and use a separate bookkeeping system for all
bidding committee funds. A separate and distinct bank account must be maintained
for all bidding committee funds. Bidding committees must have a double signature
account with a minimum of three (3) individuals authorized to sign the checks.
10. A projected budget shall be submitted to the Advisory Council (MCYPAAAC)
detailing meeting room costs, coffee costs, banquet costs, guest room rates, and
any other significant expenditures.
11. Bidders awarded the convention must agree that following their convention
all proceeds after expenses will be turned over to the Michigan Convention of
Young People in AA Advisory Council (MCYPAAAC) for their disposition. An audit
by the MCYPAAAC treasurer is routine. Receipts must accompany all expenses.
12. There will be a maximum time limit of 30 minutes for the presentation of
bids.
13. Bidders must agree to follow the current convention guidelines from MCYPAAAC.
About Young People’s Groups
Young People’s Groups try to make the newcomer understand that
20+ years of drinking coupled with the loss of family, friends, and finances are
not necessary for one to be ready for sobriety.
Young People’s Groups bring the newcomer into the mainstream of AA. Recovery,
Service, and Unity through the Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, and the Twelve
Concepts of World Service, carrying AA’s message to the suffering alcoholic.
Young People’s Groups are in no way separate from Alcoholics Anonymous. Members
of Young People’s Groups are involved in and committed to Twelve Step work,
hospital and institution work, public information, general service, and every
other facet of AA service. Newcomers are shown by people their own age that
using AA principles in their daily lives and getting involved in AA service can
lead to a lasting and comfortable sobriety.