Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

A beginning

"We feel that elimination of our drinking is but a beginning. A much more important demonstration of our principles lies before us in our respective homes, occupations and affairs."

Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 19

Upcoming Events

• December 6th - IGLC Monthly Intergroup Meeting
• December 8th - District 30 Monthly Meeting
• December 10th - District 11 Monthly Meeting
• December 11th - Area 29 - Maryland Assembly
• December 15th - District 28 Monthly Meeting

Office News

Starting December 1st updates and announcements for the Bulletin will be due by Wednesday at noon. Thank you for your understanding as we continue to provide these vital & timely methods of communication for our members.

Starting January 1st we will return to publishing the biannual NEMDAA Meeting Directory. Please double check that your meeting is listed and all the information is correct. Please send any corrections or additions ASAP to office@nemdaa.org or call 410-272-4150. The Directory will remain on the website and be available in printed form at the office.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

DISTRICT NEWS:

December 8th - District 30 Monthly Meeting on Zoom at 7 PM. Please spread the word. Meeting ID: 827 7522 1425. Passcode: 770711 . You can also Dial In at 929 205 6099. For more information you can contact the District at Aa.district30.md@gmail.com. The District would like to say THANKS to all who came out on Thanksgiving Day to the Mini Alcathon - Gratitude in Action.

December 10th - District 11 Monthly Meeting in Person at 6:30 PM at Bethel Lutheran Church at 24 Cameron Rd in North East MD. We are excited and looking forward to all GSRs attending!

December 15th - District 28 Hybrid Monthly Meeting at 7 PM In Person at Bel Air United Methodist Church 21 Linwood Ave, Library (2nd floor) or Zoom or Dial In at 646 876 9923.  Meeting ID: 988 561 607.   Passcode: 754350. For more information email mgsdistrict28@gmail.com. ALL Members and GSR’S (General Service Representatives) from all Districts and Home Groups are welcome.

GROUP NEWS:

SEPSUTIA GROUP will not be meeting on Friday, December 3rd due to church activities.

ABERDEEN LADIES - Meeting is temporarily suspended and will return December 28th.

TIME CHANGE - SWAN Women's Group will meet at 7 PM starting on Monday, November 15th.

CHESAPEAKE CITY MONDAY NIGHT GROUP - will meet at 7 PM starting Monday, November 22nd.

AREA 29/STATE/AAWS NEWS:

December 6th - IGLC Monthly Meeting on ZOOM at 6:30 PM. The Intergroup Liaison Committee will wrap up the year with a visit with representatives from the Online Intergroup Unity and Liaison Committee including a member from the Hispanic Virtual Groups. Take a look at the attached OIAA September Notes and start formulating your questions. For details see the Events Page.

December 11th - Area 29 Maryland Assembly meeting virtually from 9 AM - 2 PM. More details will be posted soon.

Monday's Podcast -The AA Grapevine Half-Hour Variety Hour - each week a different member of the fellowship will be interviewed about their experience, strength and hope, in a casual “meeting after the meeting” manner. Special features will enhance each episode.

Institutions Committee

"I am responsible. When anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help, I want the hand of AA always to be there. And for that: I am responsible."

Service

ARCHIVES - If your homegroup has updates or is a new group, please email Archives@nemdaa.org so we can add your group's information to our local archives.

A.A. Grapevines Upcoming Calls for Articles: YOU can submit an article to the Grapevine! Article guidelines and suggestions can be found at this link: Submission Guidelines. "OLDTIMERS" (stories due Dec. 15th) "Let’s hear from our long-time members! What was AA like when you came in? What have you learned over the years? What have been your greatest challenges and joys? Share your stories."

Special Thanks to Jean W. of the North East Big Book Group for her service. Her article Date Night can be found in the December Issue of the Grapevine. To view it online or subscribe go to the Grapevine page.

Answering Service

Anniversaries