Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

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

Week of May 11, 2025


What We Do

"...We in A.A. concentrate on helping those who are already alcoholics, those who may have a desire to stop drinking, so that they can begin to recover and learn how to live a normal, happy life without alcohol."

A Brief Guide to A.A., p. 5


Upcoming Events


Office News

Intergroup Book Sale:
Came to Believe - Large Print Only $4.00
As Bill Sees It - Hard and Soft Copies - no large print - $9.00


ANNOUNCEMENTS

GROUP NEWS

On June 11th, Kingsville Wednesday Night will be having a potluck dinner at 6:30pm to celebrate their 64th anniversary. Meeting will be at 7:30.

On June 14th, the New Beginnings Group will not meet due to church activities.

Due to church activities, on June 25th North East Big Book Group will be meeting at St. Mary Anne's parish hall in North East.

Due to church activities, on June 27th the North East Friday Night Group will be meeting 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 this.

DISTRICT NEWS

May 14th - The next District 30 Monthly Meeting will be held at 7:00PM on Zoom. Meeting ID: 880 7034 5340. Passcode: 010635. You can also Dial In at 929 205 6099. Thank you for your patience with the Zoom meeting challenges in April. We have resolved them and look forward to seeing you this month!

May 19th - The next District 28 Monthly Meeting will be held at 7:00PM. You can attend in person at Harford Community Church, 2504 Creswell Road, Bel Air, or on Zoom (Meeting ID: 988 561 607, Passcode: 754350).

INTERGROUP NEWS

Fellowship Opportunity: Anyone interested in free Ironbirds tickets, please contact the office. Dates available: May 21 and 22, June 17, July 13, and August 30.

Planning meetings have started for the Founder's Day Picnic! Events is looking for help with planning, setup, cooking, cleaning, and organizing games. Please email events@nemdaa.org to get involved!

MARYLAND AREA & AAWS NEWS

You are invited to the Maryland General Service Area Assembly Meeting and Delegate Report Back from the 75th General Service Conference on May 17th. The meeting will be held hybrid at 9AM.  The doors to the in-person meeting at Severna Park United Methodist Church will open at 8AM. There will be an orientation for new GSRs and DCMs at 8:15. Virtual 'doors' on Zoom will open at 8:45.

 

Institutions Committee

For information about the Institutions Committee, contact Kyle, the Committee Chair, at kyle@nemdaa.org.


Service

We need your feedback! The NEMDAA Service Questionnaire is open for responses through June 8th. 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 about the survey.


Answering Service

May 12 - May 18 Bel Air Womens Big Book   
May 19 - May 25 Never Too Early   
May 26 - June 1 Fallston Early Saturday   
June 2 - June 8 Sunday Reflections   

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


Anniversaries

11 May
Becky D Sunday Reflections 2 years   
Kenny B Chesapeake City Monday Night 6 years   
12 May
Todd M Bel Air Big Book 12 years   
13 May
John T By the Book 12 years   
14 May
Joe L Mann House Noon 12 years   
15 May
Erin B Came to Believe 10 years   
16 May
Art T Daily Reflections 22 years   
Steve S Happy Hour 16 years   
17 May
Tony A New Beginnings 20 years   
18 May
Jen A Sunday Reflections 1 year   
19 May
Tim W Fallston Speakers Meeting 4 years   
20 May
Anne M Bel Air Women's Group - open to all 1 year   
Joe A Sober by the Bay 52 years   
Kelly U Good News Group - actual date 15 years   
Steve B Third Tradition 29 years   
21 May
John L Rising Sun Group 21 years   
Ryan P Rule 62 2 years   
22 May
Cory S Bel Air Thursday Noon 1 year   
Frank M Back to Basics 30 years   
Scott D Just for Today 3 years   
23 May
Jay W Happy Hour 27 years   
26 May
Cliff L Rising Sun Group 32 years   
Roger N Monday Night Raw 17 years   
27 May
Jane L Bel Air Women's Group - closed 6 years   
Liz S Right Road Twelve and Twelve 1 year   
28 May
Joe S Rule 62 4 years   
29 May
Malik C Bel Air Thursday Noon 1 year   
30 May
Ben M Recovery at Noon 1 year   
John H Happy Hour 8 years   
 
Total Years of Sobriety: 368  

Final Thought:

"Over the years, anonymity has proved one of the greatest gifts that A.A. offers the suffering alcoholic. Without it, many would never attend their first meeting.... Anonymity is essential for this atmosphere of trust and openness."

Understanding Anonymity, p. 6


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