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 11, 2026


When we are at our weakest...

"...the onset of alcoholism may follow a major crisis, a devastating loss. Suddenly the bottle fills the emotional gap left by the loss of a job or the death of a loved one. Still others suffer a long history of barely contained alcoholism, and somehow squeak by until the body, after years of abuse, can no longer cope with the onslaught of alcohol."

A.A. for the Older Alcoholic, p. 9


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 NEMDAA Office will be selling some literature and medallions at the Fall Breakfast.


ANNOUNCEMENTS

GROUP NEWS

OCT 17th - The Early Bird Group will move from outside back to their winter location at Bethel Lutheran Church in North East (behind the McDonald’s).

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.

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

DISTRICT NEWS

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!

OCT 19th, 7PM - District 28 - Monthly HYBRID Meeting, in-person at Harford Community Church, 2504 Creswell Road, Bel Air or on ZOOM. Meeting ID: 988 561 607 Passcode: 754350

INTERGROUP NEWS

NEMDAA 50th - From the Archives - Bill W. asked Marylander, Rev. Sam Shoemaker, pastor at Calvary Church in NYC to write the 12 steps. Sam declined, but did review the draft manuscript.

One week until the Fall Gratitude Breakfast! - At Level Volunteer Fire Company in HdG on Sunday, OCT 18th from 7:30AM til Noon. Only 175 tickets have sold, get yours today! THERE WILL BE PANCAKES. See Flyer for details.

MARYLAND AREA & AAWS NEWS

AA General Service Office - Quarterly Report

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

Starting OCT 11th through FEB 2027 - Join a multi-area service team for a review of the 2026 Final Conference Report on Sundays at 7PM on Zoom. Meeting info can be found on the flyer.

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 12 - October 18 Bel Air Women's Big Book   
October 19 - October 25 Fallston Early Saturday   
October 26 - November 1 Sunday Reflections   
November 2 - November 8 Bel Air Big Book   

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


Anniversaries

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   
18 October
Sean A SOS Group 1 year   
19 October
Caleb G Darlington Big Book 2 years   
Curtis M Cut It Out 1 year   
Tony B Emmorton Beginners 5 years   
20 October
Shane L By the Book 4 years   
Tony C Third Tradition 29 years   
21 October
Heather S The Young and the Restless 2 years   
Peter S Rule 62 6 years   
Ralph C THINK Group 37 years   
22 October
Chrissy O Bel Air Women's Group - open to all 11 years   
Stephen D Higher Power 13 years   
Will G Any Lengths 1 year   
23 October
Joel L Daily Reflections 24 years   
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 5 years   
25 October
Jean B Good New Group 13 years   
26 October
Dave T Emmorton Beginners 17 years   
Romell H Cut It Out 2 years   
27 October
Ginny A Forest Hill Tuesday 39 years   
Mike M By the Book 1 year   
28 October
Brian W North East Big Book Group 27 years   
John M North East Big Book Group 3 years   
Kyle L Rule 62 10 years   
Michael T To the Bitter End 8 years   
29 October
Angela K Pursuit of Happiness 2 years   
Ed D Bel Air Thursday Noon 2 years   
Julie K Any Lengths 5 years   
30 October
Dave B Happy Hour 6 years   
Maura J North East Friday Night 11 years   
Travis P AAlphabet Soup 1 year   
31 October
Dana B Fallston Early Saturday 4 years   
 
Total Years of Sobriety: 486  

Final Thought:

"One veteran A.A. says the trouble with 'Two-Stepping' is that you usually combine the wrong parts of the First and Twelfth Steps - i.e., 'My life is unmanageable, and I'd like to share it with you.'"

A Rabbit Walks into a Bar, p. 62


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