Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

Celebrating 50! Carrying the message since 1976

(410)272-4150 office@nemdaa.org Office Hours Posted on Website

Week of August 9, 2026


Growing up

"Finally, we begin to see that all people, including ourselves, are to some extent emotionally ill as well as frequently wrong, and then we approach true tolerance and see what real love for our fellows actually means. It will become more and more evident as we go forward that it is pointless to be angry, or to get hurt by people who, like us, are suffering from the pains of growing up."

Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, p. 92


Upcoming Events


Office News

OFFICE HOURS: The office is open TUESDAY - FRIDAY from 10AM - 3PM, and the first Saturday of the month from 10AM - 2PM.

Friendly reminder that announcements, anniversaries, and updates may be requested 4 weeks in advance. Requests received before Noon on Friday will appear in Sunday's release, otherwise will post the following week. Thank you for being an intricate part of the bulletin!


ANNOUNCEMENTS

GROUP NEWS

August - September 6th - Good News Beginners will not be meeting. Meetings will resume as normal after September 6th. The Good News discussion meeting will not be affected.

August 9th - 15th - Any Lengths will be meeting in the pavilion behind the church due to church activities.

August 12th - The Rising Sun Big Book Group invites their fellows to join them at 5PM this week for pizza before the meeting at 5:30.

DISTRICT NEWS

August 12th, 7PM - District 30 Virtual Monthly meeting on Zoom. Meeting ID: 880 7034 5340. Passcode: 010635. You can also Dial In at 929 205 6099.

August 14th, 6PM - District 11 Monthly meeting in person at Bethel Lutheran Church, North East. Come and support your home group and the district!!

INTERGROUP NEWS

NEMDAA 50th - From the Archives - In April 1976, the legal documents establishing the Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous (AKA NEMDAA) were signed and published. Through April 2027, we will, with grateful hearts, celebrate our 50-years of service milestone.

Besides the bulletin, the NEMDAA Office sells a multitude of literature for cost, answers 12-step calls 24/7, brings meetings into local institutions, cooperates with the professional community, plans fellowship events, manages archival legacy, maintains the website, updates meeting directories, and syncs that info to the meeting guide app for Districts 11, 28, and 30, all within Area 29. Please support your local Intergroup!

MARYLAND AREA AND AAWS NEWS

August 15th: - Area 29 HYBRID Assembly, 8AM-3:30PM,
in-person at Severna Park United Methodist Church.
Zoom ID: 899 9024 0795, Passcode: 519577.

Sessions By-the-Sea - August 18-23 in Ocean City, MD. See FLYER for registration details.

Our Common Welfare - Area 29 - The Summer 2026 edition covering the 76th General Service Conference is now available at the Intergroup Office free of charge.

Sept 11-13th - Bilingual HYBRID National AA Technology Workshop: "How Technology Helps Carry the Message", in-person Concord, CA. Scholarships available.

 

Institutions Committee

Elkton Women's Shelter (Brantwood) seeks one woman to fill the 3rd Friday @ 6:30PM commitment. They are also open to other days. Currently only 1 woman is bringing in support one Friday per month.

Cecil County Detention Center (CCDC) is also looking for women to support a Tues or Fri commitment, please email institutions@nemdaa.org for details.

CCDC - Save the Dates:
NEW Clearance Orientation - October 28th at 11AM.
Renewal Clearance Orientation - October 28th at 11AM.


Service

AAWS has an opening for 3 Class B (alcoholic) Trustees: Northeast, Southwest Regional Trustees, and Trustee-at-Large/Canada. Resumes are due by JAN 1, 2027. Eligibility requirements and responsibilities can be found here.


Answering Service

August 10 - August 16 Good News Group   
August 17 - August 23 Sobriety on Friday   
August 24 - August 30 Thirsty Thursday   
August 31 - September 6 Any Lengths   

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


Anniversaries

09 August
Steve H Sunday Reflections 2 years   
10 August
Pam O Emmorton Beginners 18 years   
11 August
Tom L By the Book 32 years   
12 August
Darlene B A Woman's Way (open to all) 1 year   
Mike B Rising Sun Big Book 6 years   
Victor H Rising Sun Big Book 42 years   
13 August
Ellen T Came to Believe 13 years   
Jaime M Any Lengths 1 year   
14 August
Jim M North East Friday Night 46 years   
Lee C Happy Hour 2 years   
Mike C Daily Reflections 8 years   
Ryan G Sobriety on Friday 4 years   
15 August
Kelsey Z There Is a Solution 1 year   
16 August
Katy B Sunday Reflections 34 years   
Mike A Good News 40 years   
18 August
Andrew S Stay Stopped 1 year   
Bruce F By the Book 3 years   
Charley B Sober by the Bay 25 years   
Chris F By the Book 3 years   
Kerry D Bel Air Women's Group 5 years   
Kevin P Three Legacies 32 years   
Kristin L Sisters of Sobriety (open to all) 3 years   
Mike C Forest Hill Tuesday 27 years   
Rick B Morning Group 2 years   
19 August
Jim Joppa 12 Step 43 years   
Louis M To the Bitter End 13 years   
21 August
Kat H Happy Hour 1 year   
Nikki W Women for Sobriety (open to all) 1 year   
Stacie H Acceptance 1 year   
22 August
Adam W North East Big Book 2 years   
Scott P New Beginnings 3 years   
23 August
Bill H Jarrettsville Twelve Step 15 years   
24 August
Jerry R Emmorton Beginners 1 year   
25 August
Jeff W By the Book 7 years   
Kelly P Sisters of Sobriety (open to all) 2 years   
Pat E Solution for Living 39 years   
26 August
Cody H Rule 62 4 years   
Mark B THINK Group 2 years   
27 August
Johnny Any Lengths 20 years   
28 August
Brian K By the Book 1 year   
 
Total Years of Sobriety: 506  

Final Thought:

"Sobriety offers an abundance of laughter, friendship, the excitement of spiritual and emotional discoveries, and moments of just plain joy. As we grow up and grow out of self-pity and despair, we think no picture of emotional sobriety would be complete if it didn't include the joy."

Emotional Sobriety, p. 101


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