52nd ICYPAA | Times Square | August 26-29, 2010

ICYPAA, The International Conference of Young People in A.A., was founded for the 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,” have become regular attendees. The number of young people suffering from alcoholism who turn to A.A.for help is growing, and ICYPAA helps to carry A.A.’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 ICYPAA return home better prepared to receive young people who come to A.A. looking for a better way of life.

ICYPAA 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 ICYPAA, just as they are throughout A.A.. ICYPAA has a long history as an established A.A. conference. 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. ICYPAA and its attendees are also committed to reaching out to the newcomer, and to involvement in every other facet of A.A.service. ICYPAA participants can often be found serving at the national, state, area, and group levels. Newcomers are shown, by people their own age, that using A.A. principles in their daily lives and getting involved in A.A.service can have a significant impact on a lasting and comfortable sobriety.

 

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