Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

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Week of June 22, 2025


A Ray of Hope

"To alcoholics swamped with guilt and shame, the words 'I found I had a disease, and I found a way to arrest it' constitute immediate absolution for many, and for others at least a ray of hope that they might one day earn absolution."

A Member's Eye View of Alcoholics Anonymous, p.11


Upcoming Events


Office News

Intergroup Book Sale:
Came to Believe - large print only - $4.00
As Bill Sees It - small soft cover only - no large print - $9.00

The Office will be OPEN LATE on June 24th from 6:45-8:15PM. Come for Group needs, stay for Intergroup Council meeting; all are welcome!

The Office will be CLOSED Friday July 4th and Saturday July 5th, but may open by appointment/request. Please email office@nemdaa.org.


ANNOUNCEMENTS

GROUP NEWS

Effective June 17th, the Third Tradition group at the Church of the Good Shepherd has changed their start time from 7:30PM to 7PM.

On June 24th, the First Light Group will host a picnic at the John P. Stanley Memorial Park (Meadow Park) at 300 Delaware Avenue in Elkton from 12-4PM. Speaker at 2PM. Open to all.

On June 24th, Sober by the Bay will celebrate the group's 22nd anniversary at St John's Episcopal Church in Charlestown - open to all!

Due to church activities, on June 25th the North East Big Book Group will meet at St. Mary Anne's Parish Hall, 315 S. Main St. in North East.

Due to church activities, on June 27th the North East Friday Night Group will meet at the Bethel Lutheran Church at 24 Cameron Rd. in North East (behind the carwash and McDonalds on Rt. 40). Meetings will resume in the normal location after.

June 29th will be the last meeting of the Attraction Rather than Promotion group due to membership relocation.

On July 3rd Bel Air Women's Big Book will NOT meet due to church activities.

On July 3rd, Just for Today will celebrate their 28th group anniversary at 7PM. Please join us for refreshments and a brief history of our journey at St Agnes Catholic Church in Rising Sun. Use back entrance.

New Meeting: Solutions, an open alternating step/literature discussion format, now meets at Voices of Hope in Elkton on Tuesdays at 7PM.

INTERGROUP NEWS

SAVE THE DATES! Next Fellowship event will be:
Rock 'n' Bowl at Harford Lanes in Aberdeen on July 12th at 7PM. SIGN UP NOW!

CASTING CALL for the Rocky Horror Puppet Show! Auditions every Monday starting July 7th from 6-8pm at Grove Presbyterian Church, Aberdeen. NEED: Puppeteers, Stage Crew, Lighting/Sound, and Costume Helpers.
Email events@nemdaa.org for details.

MARYLAND AREA & AAWS NEWS

The AAWS Highlights for March 2025 are now available. Click the link to read more about the "Business of the Board" and the General Service Office.

 

Institutions Committee

The Institutions Committee is looking for help to coordinate commitments in Cecil County. For more information contact Kyle, the Committee Chair, at kyle@nemdaa.org.


Service

1 Week Remaining to respond to the NEMDAA Service Questionnaire, open for responses through June 30th. Your feedback will help us improve the Intergroup's services. You can fill out our web-based form here, download a copy here and email the completed form to secretary@nemdaa.org, print a copy and return it to the office, or visit the office to complete the form there. Email office@nemdaa.org with any questions.

June 24th - Join us this week for the next NEMDAA Intergroup Council Monthly Meeting and give your home group a voice! The hybrid meeting will be held at 7PM in the office in Aberdeen and on Zoom (Meeting ID: 826-6343-9078, Passcode: 070124).

June 28th - The Area 29 Finance Committee invites you to attend an upcoming Virtual workshop: “They elected me Treasurer! Now what do I do?” featuring past and current Area 29 treasurers. Four key topics followed by Q&A, all designed to help prepare you to stand and serve as Treasurer for your group, district, Area 29 or Intergroup! See the flyer for more info.

THANK YOU ALL for organizing and attending NEMDAA's 1st Sober Hike!! If anyone is interested in planning a hike in your area, please contact events@nemdaa.org.

The Events Committee is also looking for people to help organize quarterly game nights at the NEMDAA office and luncheons in the Bel Air area. Email events@nemdaa.org.


Answering Service

June 23 - June 29 Emmortion Group 830   
June 30 - July 6 Living the Steps   
July 7 - July 13 Happy Hour   
July 14 - July 20 Joppa 12 Step   

You can reach the Answering Service Chair at answeringservice@nemdaa.org


Anniversaries

22 June
Lindsay D Sunday Morning NOW 4 years   
24 June
Eileen T Sober by the Bay 45 years   
Frank M By the Book 10 years   
Glen A Stay Stopped 32 years   
Kelly S Solution for Living 4 years   
Pat L Solution for Living 12 years   
Victor R Sober by the Bay 42 years   
25 June
Brian M Wednesday Night 12-Step 2 years   
Jean W North East Big Book 28 years   
Lois A THINK Group 13 years   
Tim F North East Big Book 2 years   
26 June
Amanda K Pursuit of Happiness - open 1 year   
Barb B Pursuit of Happiness - open 9 years   
Cole Mc Living the Steps 1 year   
Jane M Just for Today 23 years   
Marc D Any Lengths 10 years   
Mike L Bel Air Thursday Noon 36 years   
27 June
Jim Z North East Friday Night 20 years   
Michelle S Happy Hour 13 years   
28 June
Christa L Women of the Corn - open 1 year   
Cliff B New Beginnings 37 years   
01 July
Bobby D Sober by the Bay 1 year   
Donney B Sober by the Bay 3 years   
Jake B Stay Stopped 8 years   
Pat K By the Book 4 years   
03 July
Chris H One Day at a Time 2 years   
Chris L North East 12 & 12 6 years   
Mark D. Just for Us Guys - open 21 years   
05 July
Steve T New Beginnings 11 years   
06 July
Jason B Good News Group 17 years   
07 July
Gary L Stay for the Miracle 42 years   
10 July
Laura G One Day at a Time 4 years   
Nedra K Bel Air Women's Big Book 35 years   
11 July
Dylan G Forest Hill Friday Night 2 years   
12 July
Mike K New Beginnings 28 years   
 
Total Years of Sobriety: 529  

Final Thought:

"Day by day, one day at a time, I have kept away from that first drink. A.A. has become my way of life. I realize that, paradoxically, I keep my sobriety by giving it away. I am responsible whenever and wherever a hand reaches out for help. What freely I received, freely I must give."

Do You Think You're Different?, p. 21


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