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 September 13, 2026


Singleness of Purpose

"Sobriety - freedom from alcohol - through the teachings and practice of the Twelve Steps is the sole purpose of an A.A. group. Groups have repeatedly tried other activities, and they have always failed."

Problems Other Than Alcohol, p. 2


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.


ANNOUNCEMENTS

GROUP NEWS

NEW Open Meeting - The Bright Spot, 7:30PM on Saturdays at the Harford Community Church in Bel Air, is now active. Rotating format: Big Book, Step Study, Speaker, Discussion.

NEW Open Meeting - Noon Time Nuggets, 12PM on Wednesdays in Chesapeake City, starts September 16th.
Format: As Bill Sees It, Discussion.

Kingsville - The Good Orderly Direction meeting needs your support. Please stop in and check them out!

Starting September 6th - Good News Beginners will resume their step study meeting on the 2nd floor above the Good News Group discussion meeting, both on Sundays at 7PM in Forest Hill.

DISTRICT NEWS

CORRECTION: District 28 is looking for feedback from members in Area 29! Please fill out two surveys and email your responses. 1. Area 29 - 2026 Pre-Self-Inventory: Why Am I in Service? and 2. INDIVIDUAL survey on Workshops.
GSRs: Survey tally sheet for entire home group AND please review the D28 Handbook. Deadline is September 21st. Welcome to bring responses in-person.

District 28 Monthly Mtg - Sept 21st, 7PM HYBRID Meeting, in-person at Harford Community Church, 2504 Creswell Road, Bel Air or on Zoom Meeting ID: 988 561 607 Passcode: 754350

District 30 Elections - It is that time of year again! If you would like to be of service, be at the Oct 14 District 30 meeting with your intentions for an officer position: District Committee Member (DCM), Alternate DCM, Treasure, and Secretary. GSRs: it is time to move forward. Election will be held at the November zoom meeting. Thank you in advance for your consideration!

INTERGROUP NEWS

NEMDAA 50th - From the Archives - Bill W. referred to Marylander, Sam Shoemaker, as an AA co-founder. Sam introduced Bill to the Oxford Group at Calvary Church and Mission (NYC). The group's principles helped to spiritually discipline the early New York AAs and became part of AA's foundation.

Intergroup Council Monthly Meeting - Sept 22nd, 7PM. Give your Home Group a voice or sign up to volunteer for service! In-person or via Zoom: Meeting ID: 826-6343-9078, Passcode: 070124.

$20 Tickets on sale! - throughout Area 29 (including host group Solution for Living and the Intergroup Office) for the Fall Gratitude Breakfast on Sunday, Oct 18th from 7:30AM – NOON at Level Volunteer Fire Company. Breakfast includes eggs, sausage, bacon, potatoes, sausage gravy, biscuits, pancakes, and fresh coffee! Traditional 50/50, themed raffle baskets, sobriety countdown, speaker meeting, and fellowship as always!
Don’t miss it! See Flyer for details.

MARYLAND AREA & AAWS NEWS

53rd MD State Convention: Theme Contest - Submit your theme by Oct 12th. Winner receives 2 free convention tickets!

Virginia State Young People in AA - "A Spiritual Experience Will Conquer" Conference, Sept 18-20 in Fredericksburg VA. Registration and info can be found at vscypaa2026.com.

CONTRA Study - Thursdays at 9PM, from Sept 10th thru Dec 18th. Zoom ID: 876 1366 8739 Passcode: 2026

AAWS monthly update on self support and Final Report: 76th General Service Conference

 

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 29th at 11AM.

Printable: Institutions Spare Change jar label


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.

Intergroup is looking for a home group to support the Spring Breakfast. Please email office@nemdaa.org for more info. We cannot do this without your support!


Answering Service

September 14 - September 20 Providence Group   
September 21 - September 27 New Beginnings   
September 28 - October 4 Third Tradition   
October 5 - October 11 Bel Air Wednesday Night   

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


Anniversaries

13 September
Karrie K Good News Group 3 years   
14 September
Howard Z Bel Air Big Book 36 years   
Jimmy L Stay for the Miracle 29 years   
Kevin J Cut It Out 6 years   
15 September
Amy T Bel Air Women's Group 8 years   
Bethany B By the Book 18 years   
Casey Third Tradition 19 years   
Mark D Search for Serenity 1 year   
16 September
Bruce B Bel Air Wednesday Group 43 years   
Steve H Mann House Noon 3 years   
17 September
Greg S Just for Us Guys (open to all) 6 years   
18 September
George J Gates of Insanity 4 years   
Steve S Happy Hour 31 years   
19 September
Cindy W New Beginnings 32 years   
Georgia S Fallston Early Saturday Group 19 years   
20 September
David D Good News Group 3 years   
Kate S Bel Air Women's Group 3 years   
Lori M Sunday Morning NOW 32 years   
21 September
Ryan P Bel Air Big Book 22 years   
Susan W SWAN Women's Group 15 years   
22 September
Erica W Bel Air Women's Group 2 years   
Mark F Search for Serenity 27 years   
Sean D Sober by the Bay 28 years   
23 September
Eric W North East Big Book 34 years   
Preston P Sunlight of the Spirit 4 years   
Tonya W North East Big Book 5 years   
24 September
Martha H Just for Today Group 38 years   
25 September
Pete P North East Friday Night 44 years   
Ricky M Forest Hill Friday Night 1 year   
26 September
Jess M Good Orderly Direction 5 years   
Skip M New Beginnings 48 years   
27 September
Ginger R Good News Group 17 years   
28 September
Vincent L Emmorton Beginners 35 years   
Will H Bel Air Big Book 5 years   
29 September
Joe F By the Book 30 years   
Kate S By the Book 3 years   
Terry W Stay Stopped 12 years   
30 September
Nic E To the Bitter End 2 years   
Victor M THINK Group 42 years   
01 October
Mounir B Higher Power 4 years   
02 October
Tim M Happy Hour 1 year   
03 October
Kandy G New Beginnings 22 years   
 
Total Years of Sobriety: 742  

Final Thought:

"Many ask 'What is anonymity?' and 'What is humility?' To me, they are almost the same thing. They are devoid of prestige; they demand nothing; they don't ask to be 'right'; they simply suggest that the icy egocentric elements in all of us retire into the background and that we wear the warm cloak of anonymity and humility and therefore, spirituality."

Voices of Long-Term Sobriety, p. 65


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