The Baystate Bid for NECYPAA formed in October 2025 to bid for NECYPAA XXXVI. We hosted three events across Massachusetts to carry the message of Alcoholics Anonymous and connect with other young (and young at heart) people in recovery. As a late forming bid, much hard work was done to prepare a formal bid in preparation for NECYPAA XXXV in Manchester, NH.

Based on Chapter Two from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, our proposed theme was "Rescued From Shipwreck," highlighting our common connection and the joy that can be found in sobriety.

"We are people who normally would not mix. But there exists among us a fellowship, a friendliness, and an understanding which is indescribably wonderful. We are like the passengers of a great liner the moment after rescue from shipwreck when camaraderie, joyousness and democracy pervade the vessel from steerage to Captain's table. Unlike the feelings of the ship's passengers, however, our joy in escape from disaster does not subside as we go our individual ways. The feeling of having shared in a common peril is one element in the powerful cement which binds us. But that in itself would never have held us together as we are now joined."

Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Ed. Page 17

While the winning bid in New Hampshire was awarded to Connecticut (pre-reg for their amazing conference here), the Baystate Bid chose to continue bidding. We received valuable feedback from advisory and are looking forward to presenting a bigger and better bid for NECYPAA XXXVII in Hartford, CT on New Year's Eve weekend in 2026.

The Baystate Bid is always looking for new members who are interested in being of service. Please visit the Get Involved page to find out when our next business meeting is or attend one of our upcoming events.

History of the Baystate Bid for NECYPAA