Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. We direct our attention towards young people by providing the Michigan Convention of Young People in AA, which meets annually on the weekend after Thanksgiving. Experience has shown MCYPAA as a prime opportunity for young people to participate in and share their experience within AA as a whole. We encourage all AA’s, Al Anons, A.C.oA’s, and Alateens to participate and support MCYPAA. Nonalcoholics are also welcome to attend all open meetings to further public awareness & understanding of alcoholism.