NYCYPAA Minutes
7/17/05: 4:00-6:00pm

I. Opening
-Serenity Prayer.
-Erik read the traditions.

II. Introductions/Roll Call
-Genina and Darren absent with notice.
-Andrew, Pat, and Cara absent without notice.

III. Secretary's Report / Review of minutes from 6/19/05
-Minutes from 6/19/05 were unavailable.
-Megan gave a report using the agenda from 6/19/05.

IV. Treasurer's Report
-We have $258.50 in the treasury.
-We have accumulated enough money to pay rent to the VA hospital.

V. Bylaws Report
-The Bylaws are finished and will be brought to the next NYCYPAA committee business meeting to be ratified.
-Jason will email the bylaws to everyone so they can be read before the next meeting.

VI. Events Report
-Two events are being brought to the table:
A. Co-hosting a Beach Day with LICYPAA: 8/20/05
B. Co-hosting a Service Event with District 601
-Catya makes a motion that NYCYPAA co-host a beach day with LICYPAA on August 20th at Robert Moses Beach.
-Transportation available by train.
-Costs:
a. Train fare.
b. $5 suggested donation.
-Used for expenses.
-Remaining money will be split 50/50 between NYCYPAA and LICYPAA.
c. Food.
-We are able to use the BBQ pits on the beach.
-There will be beach activities including a Volleyball Tournament.
-VOTE: Motion Passes: 12-0-0
-We will make our own flyers for this event including LICYPAA's logo.
-Laura makes a motion that NYCYPAA co-host a service event with District 601.
-Discussion on event's format:
a. District 601's format from last year.
b. NYCYPAA's idea discussed at the previous business meeting.
-Inviting representatives from different levels of the General Service structure to participate in a seminar.
-Format will be discussed at a later date. The motion is only to agree upon co-hosting the event with District 601.
-VOTE: Motion Fails: 8-0-5
-Daniel clarifies the nature of the motion for those who abstained.
-Janusz makes a motion that NYCYPAA co-host a service event with District 601.
-Megan makes an amendment stating that this event will be the responsibility of the Events committee as opposed to the SENY chair.
-VOTE: Motion Passes: 10-0-0

-AA: The Musical is currently on hold.
-The Events Co-chair, Will, has resigned from his position.

VII. Outreach Report
-Did outreach at the World Convention in Toronto.
-Outreached to the meeting West Side Young People.

VIII. Web Report
-Added the new NYCYPAA flyer to the webpage.
-Added a link for events to the webpage.
-There has not been any new enrollment in the mailing list through the NYCYPAA website.
-Next business meeting, Phil will bring website statistics to be discussed in his report.

IX. SENY Representative Report
-Wrote a letter on the behalf of NYCYPAA supporting Never Had a Legal Drink's letter.
-NYCYPAA volunteered at the Young People's Hospitality Suite in Toronto.
-Made copies of NYCYPAA new-comer packets.
-Stressed that NYCYPAA not continue the stigma against young people in General Service.

X. Intergroup Representative Report
-Absent, but performing all duties as requested.

XI. Graphics Report
-Made the flyer for NYCYPAA elections.
-Is ready to do more.

XII. 7th Tradition: $16.00

XIII. Old Business
A. Elections
1. Co-chair: TABLED
2. SENY Co-chair:
-Motion to accept Erik by acclamation.
-VOTE: Motion Passes: 14-0-0
3. Literature chair:
-Motion to accept Danielle's proxy nomination by acclamation.
-VOTE: Motion Passes: 14-0-0
4. Co-Secretary:
-Third legacy voting procedure commences.
-15 votes
-VOTE: Laura is Co-Secretary with 10 votes.
5. Intergroup Co-chair: TABLED
6. Literature Co-chair:
-Motion to accept Rakhel by acclamation.
-VOTE: Motion Passes: 14-0-0
7. Bylaws Co-chair: TABLED
8. Graphics Co-chair:
-Motion to accept Gary by acclamation.
-VOTE: Motion Passes: 14-0-0
9. Web Co-chair:
-Motion to accept Vlad by acclamation.
-VOTE: Motion Passes: 14-0-0
10. Prayer Co-chair:
-Motion to accept Matt by acclamation.
-VOTE: Motion Passes: 13-0-0
11. Events Co-chair: TABLED
12. Co-chair (repeated):
-Austin will give up his position as Graphics chair to become overall Co-Chair.
-Motion to accept Austin by acclamation.
-VOTE: Motion Passes: 14-0-0
-Gary is now the Graphics Chair
13. Graphics Co-chair:
-Motion to accept Shane by acclamation.
-VOTE: Motion Passes: 14-0-0

XIV. New Business
-Catya makes a motion that NYCYPAA make a token bid at ICYPAA48 in New Orleans.
-VOTE: Motion passes: 11-0-2
-Megan describes the nature of token bids.
-Megan can now no longer serve as SENY representative for NYCYPAA due to her involvement on the ICYPAA committee.
-Erik is now the SENY chair and the SENY co-chair position remains open.
-REMAINING POSITIONS:
-Co-SENY
-Co-Intergroup
-Co-Bylaws
-Co-Events
-Daniel makes a motion that he sends information about NYCYPAA's support of the Never Had a Legal Drink letter to other YPAA committees around the country.
-VOTE: Motion passes: 14-0-0

-NYCYPAA will have fellowship for the committee on 7/31/05 at the Eros Diner: 190 7th Avenue (between 21st and 22nd street) at 4pm.

XV. Closing
-Motion to Close.
-Serenity Prayer.