What is EACYPAA?
​EACYPAA was founded in 2002 when GLRCYPAA (Great Lakes Regional Convention of YPAA) grew to a larger regional convention with the primary purpose of providing a setting for an annual celebration of sobriety among young people in A.A. Since its inception, a growing group of people, who at first would not consider themselves as "young people," has become regular attendees. The number of young people suffering from alcoholism who turn to AA for help is growing, and EACYPAA helps to carry AA's message of recovery to alcoholics of all ages. This meeting provides an opportunity for young A.A.'s from all over the world to come together and share their experience, strength, and hope as members of Alcoholics Anonymous. A.A. members who attend an EACYPAA return home better prepared to receive young people who come to A.A. looking for a better way of life.
EACYPAA provides visible evidence that large numbers of young people are achieving a lasting and comfortable sobriety in Alcoholics Anonymous. The three legacies of A.A.-- Recovery, Unity, and Service -- are the backbone of EACYPAA, just as they are throughout A.A.. EACYPAA has a long history as an established A.A. convention. It regularly contributes to the A.A. General Service Office, as well as to the Area Service Structure in the local areas where it is held.
EACYPAA and its attendees are also committed to reaching out to the newcomer, and to involvement in every other facet of AA service. EACYPAA participants can often be found serving at the national, state, area, and group levels. Newcomers are shown, by people their own age, that using AA principles in their daily lives and getting involved in AA service can have a significant impact on a lasting and comfortable sobriety.
EACYPAA and its attendees are also committed to reaching out to the newcomer, and to involvement in every other facet of AA service. EACYPAA participants can often be found serving at the national, state, area, and group levels. Newcomers are shown, by people their own age, that using AA principles in their daily lives and getting involved in AA service can have a significant impact on a lasting and comfortable sobriety.
Would you like to bring EACYPAA to your area?
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Perhaps you want to create a YPAA service Committee??
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Most exciting, you want to start a young persons meeting in your area???