Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

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

Week of March 17, 2024


Self-diagnosis: Drunk

"So I was an alcoholic! Who would've guessed? Apparently, I was the only one who didn't. Yet, despite my lone surprise, I embraced my newfound discovery with gusto."

Happy, Joyous and Free, p. 63


Upcoming Events


Office News

Exciting News . . . Here's the 1st draft of the Spring 2024 Meeting Directory. Please help us proof and edit the directory. Check your home group's information. If there are any changes, please send email to office@nemdaa.org by March 31st. Thanks in advance for all your help. Use this link: NEMDAA Meeting Directory - April 2024 - 1st DRAFT.


ANNOUNCEMENTS

GROUP NEWS:

New time and name change STOPPED formerly known as Stopped in Time will be meeting at 7:30 PM on Sundays at Saint Matthew's Lutheran Church, 1200 E Churchville Rd, Bel Air. Come and support our fellowship. The meeting format will be rotating each week.

March 21st - Came to Believe will not be meeting due to church activities.

March 21st - The Just for Today group will not be meeting due to church activities

DISTRICT NEWS:

March 20th - District 28 Monthly Meeting. You can attend in person at Bel Air United Methodist Church, 21 Linwood Ave, Bel Air or on Zoom Meeting ID: 988 561 607. Passcode: 754350. For more information email mailto:mgsdistrict28@gmail.com.

INTERGROUP NEWS:

March 23rd NEMDAA Picnic Planning Committee meeting will be held at 6 PM in-person at NEMDAA Office - 28 Centennial Lane, Aberdeen & via Zoom, Meeting ID: 826-6343-9078, Password:070124. Event flyer to follow! AGENDA - Planning Meeting March 23rd.

March 26th - Intergroup Monthly Meeting in person or on Zoom. Meeting ID: 826-6343-9078. Password: 070124. The In-Person meeting will be at the Intergroup Office at 28 Centennial Lane, Aberdeen, MD 21001.

April 21st - Spring Appreciation Breakfast. Paper tickets are available in the office and online, use this link - online tickets. Join us from 8 AM to Noon for a Sobriety Countdown, Door Prize Drawing, and 50/50 Drawing all to start at 9 AM followed by Speakers Meeting. AA and Grapevine Literature will be available for purchase.

MARYLAND/AAWS NEWS:

March 17th - Public Information Committee (PI) and the Cooperation with the Professional Community Committee (CPC) Joint Monthly Meeting. See Flyer for more info. Meeting at 3 PM on Zoom, Meeting ID: 854 5914 3395 PW: 199887. Join us for this exciting opportunity to learn about two different committees and serve your home group.

March 23rd - CARC - Conference Agenda Review Committee 9 AM to noon in person at Havenwood Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Ridgely Road, Timonium, MD or on Zoom. Zoom ID: 896 9319 8138. Passcode: CARC. Help to prepare the Delegate for the General Service Conference. See how you can participate. CARC-III- 2024 Flyer.

 

Institutions Committee

There is a women's facility in Elkton MD looking for women to take a commitment to their facility. They have availability Friday thru Sunday each week at 6:30 PM. If you are interested please email Kyle at kyle@nemdaa.org. More good news . . . Aberdeen Medical Center is now starting back the A.A. commitments that were started at Harford Memorial Hospital.


Service

We would like to send our prayers and condolences to the family and friends of Mary Ellen B. She served A.A. and her Home Group, Bel Air Women's Group, where she recently celebrated three years. We love and miss you.

Help spread the word to Save the Date for the AA Picnic on June 1st in the Aberdeen Park (right across from the NEMDAA office), 11 AM - 4 PM, Speaker Meeting at 2 PM . . . more information to come.

From the Chairwoman
Dear NEMDAA fellowship, It's time to consider stepping up to service! The current tenure of the Chairwoman, Secretary & Treasurer will be ending in June. Our 2 year term is drawing to a close. We need interested, committed and passionate about AA people to take over the Intergroup functions. Here is a chance to give back that which was freely given.


Answering Service

March 18 - March 24 New Beginnings   
March 25 - March 31 Third Tradition   
April 1 - April 7 Bel Air Wednesday Night   
April 8 - April 14 Bel Air Women's Big Book   

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


Anniversaries

18 March
Andy B Spirit of Life 39 years   
19 March
John G Recovery at Noon 29 years   
T Wojo Third Tradition 7 years   
21 March
Donnie Just For Us Guys - Open to all 12 years   
Joyce S Bel Air Womens Big Book 12 years   
23 March
Cassandra S Living Sober 7 years   
Doug E New Beginnings 3 years   
Paul H We Are Not Saints 49 years   
24 March
Christy O Sunday Morning Now 3 years   
25 March
Jenn S SWAN Womens Group 1 year   
Richard G Spirit of Life 7 years   
26 March
Deana J Sisters of Sobriety 7 years   
Jim M Solution for Living 13 years   
Keith B Sober by the Bay 18 years   
Rachel H Bel Air Womens Group - Open to All 10 years   
Thomas S Third Tradition 1 year   
27 March
Aeron A Light House Group 18 years   
Ed Mc Rule 62 7 years   
Tom C Joppa 12 Step 1 year   
28 March
Abby P Pursuit of Happiness 9 years   
Dan S Higher Power 14 years   
David P Came to Believe 6 years   
29 March
John D Happy Hour 36 years   
30 March
Dean S New Beginnings 4 years   
Devon B Steppin Into Saturday Night 1 year   
Eleni B Living Sober 5 years   
31 March
Jack F Recovering Spirit Group 43 years   
Robert H A Port in a Storm 16 years   
01 April
Val Cut It Out 4 years   
02 April
David T Third Tradition 12 years   
Tara C Bel Air Womens Group 1 year   
 
Total Years of Sobriety: 395  

Final Thought:

"Despite sometimes having an arrogant exterior, an alcoholic is very capable of such feelings as love, affection, intimacy and caring. However these feelings don't usually involve anyone else."

Take Me To Your Sponsor, p. 112


28 Centennial Lane Aberdeen, MD 21001-2498