Our Mission

ANYPAA was founded for the purpose of providing a setting for an annual celebration of sobriety among young people in AA. The number of young people suffering from alcoholism who turn to AA for help is growing, and ANYPAA helps to carry AA’s message of recovery to alcoholics of all ages. This conference provides an opportunity for attendees from all over Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming and Montana to come together and share their experience, strength, and hope as members of Alcoholics Anonymous. AA members who attend ANYPAA return home better prepared to receive young people who come to AA looking for a better way of life. The three legacies of AA—Recovery, Unity, and Service—are the backbone of ANYPAA, just as they are throughout AA. It regularly contributes to the General Service Structure in the local areas where it is held. ANYPAA and its attendees are also committed to reaching out to the newcomer, and to involvement in 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 have a significant impact on a lasting and comfortable sobriety.

Our History

Founded on the principles of unity, service, and recovery, ANYPAA III has been a beacon of hope for young alcoholics for many years. We are a grassroots organization, run entirely by volunteers who are passionate about helping others achieve sobriety. We believe that no one is too young to be an alcoholic, and that recovery is possible for everyone.

Bid Requirements

Requirement #1

Each bidding committee must have at least three AA members who have been continuously sober for a minimum of one year.

Requirement #2

Bidders must have commitments from at least two appropriate facilities (Camp sites, Hotels, Universities, Convention Centers, Gymnasiums, etc.) so sized as to accommodate the entire conference. Please include proposed dates for the conference and a showing of available meeting space. The cost of the facility must be included. Bidders must provide information regarding housing for attendees, including cost and accessibility to the proposed conference site. If awarded the conference, the host committee agrees to have a signed contract within 90 days.

Requirement #3

Bidders must provide a permanent mailing address for their committee, and if available provide an email address also.

Requirement #4

A letter of assurance from a local AA service body (district, intergroup, etc.) that no large-scale AA activity will be held in the proposed general service area within a period of 30 days before, and 30 days after the proposed conference dates, is required.

Requirement #5

Please demonstrate how the bid committee has been involved with General Service (some have chosen to get a letter of support or to show how their group was active in area or district service).

Requirement #6

Bid committees should be able to demonstrate financial autonomy and responsibility, within the spirit of the 12 Traditions of AA.

Requirement #7

Bidders must show the ANYPAA Advisory Council that they have compiled the necessary research to determine the effects that Federal, State, Provincial, and/or local taxes would have on the proposed conference.

Requirement #8

If awarded the conference, the new host committee must agree that all proceeds, after conference and core advisory expenses and donations of up to 25% of the remaining proceeds to AA service bodies in their area, will be turned over to the ANYPAA Advisory Council for their disposition following the conference.

Requirement #9

Bids can take no longer than 20 minutes to present.

Requirement #10

Please draft a statement illustrating the reasons why you wish to host a ANYPAA in your area.