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 October 4, 2026


Following the signs

"Powered by alcohol and self-justification, many of us have pursued the phantoms of self-importance and money right up to the disaster stop sign. Then came A.A. We faced about and found ourselves on a new high road where the direction signs said never a word about power, fame, or wealth. The new signs read, 'This way to sanity and serenity - the price is self-sacrifice.'"

The Best of Bill, p. 61


Upcoming Events


Office News

OFFICE HOURS: The office is open TUESDAY - FRIDAY from 10AM - 3PM, and the 1st Saturday of the month from 10AM - 2PM.

The Events Calendar on the NEMDAA website has been updated! Please check your upcoming event for accuracy.


ANNOUNCEMENTS

GROUP NEWS

NEW Open Meeting - 5:30PM, Thursdays. Living Life and Loving It has started in Elkton. Format: As Bill Sees It, Speaker.

OCT 19th - Rising Sun Group will celebrate their 55th anniversary! Food and fellowship at 7PM (bring a dish if you wish), meeting at 8PM. Please join us for this celebration of AA.

DISTRICT NEWS

OCT 9th, 6PM - District 11 - Monthly meeting in-person at Bethel Lutheran Church, North East. Come support your home group and the district!!

OCT 14th, 7PM - District 30 - It is that time of year again! If you would like to be of service, join the Monthly Meeting with your nominations for officer positions: District Committee Member (DCM), Alternate DCM, Treasure, and Secretary. GSRs: it is time to move forward. Elections will be held in November. Thank you in advance for your consideration!

INTERGROUP NEWS

NEMDAA 50th - From the Archives - While the Oxford Group termed honesty, purity, unselfishness, and love as “absolutes,” it was understood that it was about progress, not perfection, requiring a continuous assessment of one’s spiritual condition.

2 weeks until the Fall Gratitude Breakfast! - At Level Volunteer Fire Company in HdG on Sunday, OCT 18th from 7:30AM til Noon. Only 100 tickets have sold, get yours today! THERE WILL BE PANCAKES. 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!

AAWS Conference Feedback request - Final Report Review 76 2 minute Survey.

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

OCT 17th, 9AM - Area 29 Assembly - Feedback request on the (3) attached Inventory Questions. Participate by answering online or downloading a PDF.

National AA Technology Workshop - 2026 Content & 2027 signups now available

 

Institutions Committee

Elkton Women's Shelter (Brantwood) is still looking for one woman to fill the 3rd Friday @ 6:30PM commitment.
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.


Service

NEMDAA would like to thank Rule 62 for volunteering to host the Spring 2027 Breakfast!

We’re still seeking a group to support our 50th Anniversary event. Please email office@nemdaa.org for info.


Answering Service

October 5 - October 11 Bel Air Wednesday Night   
October 12 - October 18 Bel Air Women's Big Book   
October 19 - October 25 Fallston Early Saturday   
October 26 - November 1 Sunday Reflections   

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


Anniversaries

05 October
Tyler E Darlington Big Book 2 years   
06 October
Bob P Twelve Step Group 10 years   
Julie N Bel Air Women's Group - open to all 19 years   
07 October
Brad S Rule 62 1 year   
Mary M Joppa Twelve Step 21 years   
Pat F Jarrettsville 12 Step 7 years   
08 October
Chris H Came to Believe 3 years   
Cindy Back to Basics 3 years   
Myles M Living the Steps 5 years   
Nancy M Bel Air Women's Big Book 10 years   
09 October
Brian M Forest Hill Friday Night 7 years   
Eric S Gates of Insanity 1 year   
Ernie F Sobriety on Friday 2 years   
Laura B Happy Hour 1 year   
10 October
Shannon Good Orderly Direction 5 years   
12 October
Will D Darlington Big Book 37 years   
13 October
Danielle S Bel Air Women's Group 1 year   
14 October
Donnie L Bel Air Wednesday 41 years   
Rob C Rule 62 1 year   
15 October
Ashley G Any Lengths 14 years   
Debbie A Bel Air Women's Big Book 39 years   
16 October
Charlie K Happy Hour 1 year   
Matt G Forest Hill Friday Night 1 year   
Pete H Sobriety on Friday 16 years   
Shaquanna R Women for Sobriety - open to all 1 year   
19 October
Caleb G Darlington Big Book 2 years   
Tony B Emmorton Beginners 5 years   
20 October
Shane L By the Book 4 years   
Tony C Third Tradition 29 years   
21 October
Peter S Rule 62 6 years   
22 October
Chrissy O Bel Air Women's Group - open to all 11 years   
Will G Any Lengths 1 year   
23 October
Pat B Sobriety on Friday 11 years   
Steven O Happy Hour 26 years   
Yolanda H Sunlight of the Spirit 4 years   
24 October
Hannah W Steppin' into Saturday Night 1 year   
Mike F Fallston Early Saturday Group 5 years   
 
Total Years of Sobriety: 354  

Final Thought:

"Consider this: long before there was the Big Book or the 'Twelve and Twelve' or any literature or even any meetings, the simple principle of A.A. was working. It started when Bill met Dr. Bob and it's been working ever since. And there's no reason to think it won't continue to work. What is that simple principle? One alcoholic talking with another alcoholic. One recovering alcoholic sharing with another alcoholic how he feels inside."

Beginner's Book, p. 49


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