Service Track
Members-at-Large
The easiest way in. Show up, stay available, and help wherever the committee needs an extra pair of hands.
- No election required
- Flexible commitment
- Best first step for most people
Service
The committee only gets built if people show up.
NECYPAA XXXVI needs trusted servants, not perfect résumés. If you want to help, there is already a place for you. Start with a meeting, learn the rhythm, and plug into the work that keeps Hartford moving closer.
Sunday, Apr 192:00 PM EDTNo title requiredAll are welcome
Committee Rhythm
What’s coming up.
“YPAA has saved my life, from walking into my first young people’s meeting 24 hours sober so many years ago to a life full of service today.”Read the full story
Ways In
Three clean ways to plug into the committee.
Start where you can reliably show up, then let the committee show you the next right responsibility.
Service Track
Host Committee Business Meetings
Hear updates on NECYPAA XXXVI planning, learn where the work is moving, and find the committee or project that makes sense for you.
- Next: April 19
- 2:00 PM EDT
- All are welcome
Service Track
Open Positions
Roles shift as the committee grows. Some are elected, some are appointed, and some simply need someone willing.
- Openings change over time
- Ask at a meeting
- Email if you want to be considered
First Meeting
What it feels like to walk in.
Most people start by listening, asking a question, and finding where they can help.
- 1
Hop on Zoom. Hear where the committee stands right now.
- 2
Listen for the pieces that need help, energy, or ideas.
- 3
Speak up or stay after — ask where you can plug in.
- 4
Leave with names, dates, and a way back into the work.
Why It Matters
Why people keep coming back to this work.
Support the host committee in a way that is concrete and useful.
Help shape fundraisers, outreach, hospitality, and the convention weekend itself.
Build relationships with other young people in AA across the region.
Practice reliability, accountability, and showing up for something bigger than yourself.
Where You Might Fit
The committee runs on these functions. Most people gravitate toward one.
HospitalityOutreachEvents & FundraisingRegistrationProgramMerchWebsite & TechTreasury
Ready When You Are
You do not need the perfect introduction. You just need to show up.
Join the next meeting, tell someone you want to help, and let the work get more specific from there. NECYPAA grows because people keep raising their hand.
Questions? info@necypaa.org