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

B. Bidders must have commitments from at least two (2) hotels, if possible, including the date showing availability of banquet and speaking rooms in the hotel and proof whether the hotels require commitment as to the number of people attending.

C. Provide a permanent mailing address for the convention.

D. Assurance must be given that no large scale AA activity will be held within a thirty (30) day period before or after the convention date.

E. Prospective bidders will demonstrate financial capabilities and responsibilities within the traditions of AA as a whole.

F. The city hosting the next convention agrees to turn over all proceeds from their convention, after expenses, to the SCCYPAA Advisory Council. This should be done within sixty (60) days after the convention.

G. There will be a maximum of thirty (30) minutes for the presentation of each bidding city.

H. Bidders must have available a temporary pre-registration flyer with a mailing address.

I. Prospective bidders must read, understand and be prepared to agree with the requirements as written in the Host Committee Guideline and Responsibilities.

J. Bidders must have a concise statement illustrating their reasons for bidding.

K. The Advisory Council will be the ultimate authority in choosing the convention site and will hear bids at its annual convention meeting.

Keeping this in mind, experience has shown that the long holiday weekends are good dates for SCCYPAA, allowing extra time for travel.