Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

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

Week of June 15, 2025


Keystone of the Arch

"Faced with alcoholic destruction, we became open-minded on spiritual matters. In this respect alcohol was a great persuader. It finally beat us into a state of reasonableness."

As Bill Sees It, p. 87


Upcoming Events


Office News

Intergroup Book Sale:
Came to Believe - large print only - $4.00
As Bill Sees It - small soft cover only - no large print - $9.00

The Office will be OPEN LATE on June 24th from 6:45-8:15PM. Come for Group needs, stay for Intergroup Council meeting; all are welcome!

The Office will be CLOSED Friday July 4th, and Saturday July 5th, but may be open by appointment/request. Please email office@nemdaa.org.


ANNOUNCEMENTS

GROUP NEWS

Effective June 17th, the Third Tradition group at the Church of the Good Shepherd will be changing their start time from 7:30PM to 7PM.

The Pursuit of Happiness group will be celebrating their 4 year anniversary on Thursday, June 19th. Fellowship and Potluck will be at 5:30, meeting is at 6:30PM. Open to all!

On June 24th, the First Light Group will be hosting a picnic at the John P. Stanley Memorial Park (Meadow Park) at 300 Delaware Avenue in Elkton from 12-4PM. Speaker at 2PM - Open to all.

On June 24th, Sober by the Bay will celebrate the group's 22nd anniversary at St John's Episcopal Church in Charlestown - open to all!

Due to church activities, on June 25th North East Big Book Group will be meeting at St. Mary Anne's Parish Hall - 315 S. Main St. 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.

On July 3rd, Just for Today will celebrate their 28th group anniversary at 7PM. Please join us for refreshments and a brief history of our journey at St Agnes Catholic Church in Rising Sun. Use back entrance.

New Meetings: Rooted in Recovery, an open women's discussion, meets at Harford Community Church in Bel Air, Mondays at 6PM.
Solutions, an open alternating step/literature discussion format, meets at Voices of Hope in Elkton on Tuesdays at 7PM starting June 17th.

INTERGROUP NEWS

SAVE THE DATES! Next Fellowship events will be:
Sober Hike at Wapiti Pond Trail in Elk Neck State Park on June 21st at 9AM, and Rock 'n' Bowl at Harford Lanes in Aberdeen on July 12th at 7PM. See ya there!

MARYLAND AREA & AAWS NEWS

The AAWS Highlights for March 2025 are now available. Click the link to read more about the "Business of the Board" and the General Service Office.

 

Institutions Committee

The Institutions Committee is looking for help to coordinate commitments in Cecil County. For more information contact Kyle, the Committee Chair, at kyle@nemdaa.org.


Service

Be a part of the first 100 to respond to the NEMDAA Service Questionnaire, open for responses through June 30th. Your feedback will help us improve the Intergroup's services. 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.

June 28th - The Area 29 Finance Committee invites you to attend an upcoming Virtual workshop: “They elected me Treasurer! Now what do I do?” featuring past and current Area 29 treasurers. Four key topics followed by Q&A, all designed to help prepare you to stand and serve as Treasurer for your group, district, Area 29 or Intergroup! See the flyer for more info.

The Events Committee is also looking for people to help organize quarterly game nights at the NEMDAA office and luncheons in the Bel Air area. Email events@nemdaa.org.

THANK YOU ALL FOR HELPING, COOKING, CLEANING, and ATTENDING NEMDAA's 90th Founder's Day Picnic!!


Answering Service

June 16 - June 22 Rule 62   
June 23 - June 29 Emmortion Group 830   
June 30 - July 6 Living the Steps   
July 7 - July 13 Happy Hour   

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


Anniversaries

15 June
Paul A Good News Group 2 years   
16 June
Caleb T Rising Sun Group 15 years   
Gary D Bel Air Big Book 7 years   
17 June
Tom K Third Tradition 19 years   
18 June
Rob R Rule 62 17 years   
19 June
Chana G Any Lengths 14 years   
Dwight S Just for Today 20 years   
Maya E One Day at a Time 2 years   
Rich B Living the Steps 3 years   
20 June
Ed D Acceptance 1 year   
Ryan D Forest Hill Friday Night 3 years   
21 June
Eileen C Plug in the Jug 2 years   
Leslie A New Beginnings 42 years   
Lory J Women of the Corn - open 7 years   
22 June
Lindsay D Sunday Morning NOW 4 years   
24 June
Eileen T Sober by the Bay 45 years   
Frank M By the Book 10 years   
Glen A Stay Stopped 32 years   
Kelly S Solution for Living 4 years   
Pat L Solution for Living 12 years   
Victor R Sober by the Bay 42 years   
25 June
Brian M Wednesday Night 12-Step 2 years   
Jean W North East Big Book 28 years   
Lois A THINK Group 13 years   
Tim F North East Big Book 2 years   
26 June
Amanda K Pursuit of Happiness - open 1 year   
Barb B Pursuit of Happiness - open 9 years   
Cole Mc Living the Steps 1 year   
Jane M Just for Today 23 years   
Marc D Any Lengths 10 years   
Mike L Bel Air Thursday Noon 36 years   
27 June
Jim Z North East Friday Night 20 years   
Michelle S Happy Hour 13 years   
28 June
Christa L Women of the Corn - open 1 year   
Cliff B New Beginnings 37 years   
01 July
Jake B Stay Stopped 8 years   
Pat K By the Book 4 years   
03 July
Chris H One Day at a Time 2 years   
Chris L North East 12 & 12 6 years   
Mark D. Just for Us Guys - open 21 years   
05 July
Steve T New Beginnings 11 years   
 
Total Years of Sobriety: 551  

Final Thought:

"My own willpower just wouldn't work on alcohol...I simply couldn't stop drinking, and no human being could seem to do the job for me. But when I became willing to clean house and then asked a Higher Power...to give me release, my obsession to drink was lifted. It was lifted right out of me."

Twelve Steps & Twelve Traditions, p. 63


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