Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

. . . make them feel wanted

"Being responsible is my way of expressing my gratefulness to God for what He has given me. When we have new friends at our meeting, I do everything I can to make them feel wanted."

The Home Group: Heartbeat of AA, p.39

Upcoming Events

• September 22nd - Weekly Workshop - The Reading & Study Group - VIRTUAL
• September 23rd - LEGACY CONNECTION WORKSHOP
• September 24th - 26th - 2021 Northern New Jersey Convention – IN PERSON
• September 25th - Founder's Day Fall Picnic

Office News

Featured Literature: Grapevine's "The Home Group: Heartbeat of AA" In this book, sober members of Alcoholics Anonymous share moving experiences abut the importance and joys of belonging to an AA home group. Includes stories about service, sponsorship, old-timers and Traditions.

Special Orders are always welcome. The office staff will be happy to order any AAWS, Grapevine, or Hazelden literature you need when we put in our regular orders. We appreciate saving you the shipping costs and visiting with our members when they pick up their materials. Quantity discounts are available.

Special Thanks to two Anonymous members celebrating over 40 years each and to All who have celebrated their Anniversaries with a Birthday Plan Contribution. A PayPal account is set up for contributions and is accessible on the Contribute page. Contributions are also gladly accepted by check in the mail, cash or check in person during office hours at NEMDAA Intergroup at 28 Centennial Lane, Aberdeen, MD 21001 Thank you to all the groups and individuals who continue to support the Intergroup through contributions and service.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

DISTRICT NEWS:

September 25th - FOUNDER'S DAY FALL PICNIC. Districts 11, 28, 30 and the Intergroup are hosting this day of FUN and FELLOWSHIP on Saturday, September 25TH from 11am-4pm at the Havre de Grace Ambulance Corps Pavilion in Havre de Grace Hot dogs, water, and coffee will be provided. Bring a dish if you wish. For more information see the EVENTS PAGE. to contact District 30 send emails to:Aa.district30.md@gmail.com.

Save the Date October 10th - Unity Picnic at Double Rock Park in Parkville. Open Speaker Meeting at 2 PM. ALL ARE WELCOME. Sponsored by District 10. For more information and flyer see Events Page.

INTERGROUP NEWS:

September 28th - Monthly Intergroup Meeting Tuesday, September 28th. Join us IN PERSON or online at 7PM. Every group should have a vote. See Events Page for more information.

GROUP NEWS:

LOCATION CHANGE - Forest Hill - THIRSTY THURSDAY Centre United Methodist Church, 2409 Rocks Rd, Forest Hill.

NEW LOCATION & TIME - Bel Air - WOMEN FOR SOBRIETY starting October 1st moving to Christ our King Church, 10 Lexington Rd., Bel Air on Friday at 7 PM.

All meeting info can be found under the Meetings tab on the website or you can view/print a PDF version of the NEMDAA DIRECTORY updated weekly.

AREA 29/STATE/AAWS NEWS:

BOX 459 Supporting the Fellowship available with this link: BOX 459 Fall 2021

Institutions Committee

If any home groups are interested in sponsoring a meeting, please contact Frank M. at frank@nemdaa.org or Rex at rex@nemdaa.org."

Service

Be of Service to Your Home Group

Share the AAWS Highlights with your fellowship. Here's the link: AAWS Highlights - July 29, 2021

Area 29 Maryland AA is asking all home groups in our area: Harford County, Cecil County, all other groups we serve to send a group representative to the October Area Assembly Meeting. We will be electing new Officers, Alternate Delegate, and Delegate to represent us at the General Service Conference. Get involved and have a voice. There are many purposed changes to our literature and other important issues that need our input as a Fellowship. October 16th 9 AM - 3 PM. More Information coming soon.

The Answering Service Committee is looking for 10 or more additional Homegroups to commit to one week, twice a year to serve in the Answering Service rotation the phones. Email Allison at answeringservice@nemdaa.org or call the Intergroup Office at 410-272-4150.

Answering Service

Anniversaries