Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

The Paradoxes of Sobriety

"A.A. is a spiritual program, not a religious one. Getting outside of ourselves - getting rid of the hate, hostility, and resentment - is the spiritual purpose of A.A. We are asked to find our own Higher Power, as we understand him, to bring focus to our lives. While we are told to 'leave religion at the door' of A.A...."

Beginner's Book, p. 74

Upcoming Events

• October 6th - 2024 Final Conference Report Review
• October 7th - Area 29 Intergroup Liaison Committee Meeting
• October 7th - Area 29 Monthly GSR Orientation
• October 9th - District 30 Monthly Meeting
• October 10th - Back to Basics Beginners' Meeting Series
• October 11th - District 11 Monthly Meeting
• October 12th - Area 29 Corrections Conference
• October 13th - NEMDAA Fall Gratitude Breakfast

Office News

Office Hours Update - The Intergroup office will be open Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM-2PM until further notice due to limited staffing. If you would like to volunteer in the office, please email office@nemdaa.org for more information.

New Literature Order - We will be placing a bulk order for the new Plain Language Big Book on November 1st. Call or email the office to let us know if your home group would like to purchase copies so we can be sure to order enough for all.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

GROUP NEWS

Rising Sun Grapevine will no longer be meeting due to lack of attendance.

Rising Sun Big Book is in need of support.

Location Change - The Early Bird Group has returned to the North East Methodist Church at 308 Main St., North East, for the fall and winter.

October 10th - Bel Air Women's Big Book will not meet due to church activities.

October 20th - The SOS Group will not meet on this date.

DISTRICT NEWS

October 9th - Join District 30 on Zoom to plan the 2024 Thanksgiving Alcathon. Meeting ID: 827 7522 1425. Passcode: 770711. We need groups and individuals to chair meetings throughout the day, and to assist with set-up, food, and clean-up.

October 11th - Join District 11 at Bethel Lutheran Church, 24 Cameron Road, North East, for their monthly meeting and find out how you can be of service to your home group.

October 21st - Join the District 28 Monthly Meeting at its new location at Harford Community Church, 2504 Creswell Road, Bel Air, or on Zoom (Meeting ID: 988 561 607; Passcode: 754350). Now meeting the third Monday of each month.

INTERGROUP NEWS

FINAL CALL to purchase Fall Breakfast tickets at the Office. Minimum will be available at the door. See you at Level Volunteer Fire Hall on October 13th! Breakfast at 8AM, Program at 9, speaker around 10! Email events@nemdaa.org for info.

October 26th - Halloween Party - 6-9pm at Grove Presbyterian Church, 50 E. Bel Air Ave, Aberdeen. See the flyer for details.

MARYLAND AREA AND AAWS NEWS

2024 Final Conference Report Review (FCRR) - Want to learn more about the outcomes of the 74th Annual Meeting of the General Service Conference? Join this multi-area meeting series on Sundays, 7PM-8:30PM on Zoom (Dial-in: 301-715-8592, Meeting ID: 861 9125 3637, Passcode: 841099). See event page and flyer for more info.

Literature Update - AA Grapevine, Inc. will increase the price of La Viña magazine for the first time in over 10 years. The new price for a yearly print subscription is $18.00, effective January 1, 2025. Digital subscription prices will stay at the current rates. For more information, see attached flyer.

Institutions Committee

The Intergroup is seeking volunteers to restock AA literature in legal/correctional, health care, and other locations around Harford and Cecil Counties. Contact the Institutions Chair, kyle@nemdaa.org for more info.

Service

October 7th - Intergroup Officers & IGRs, join the Intergroup Liaison Committee Meeting at 6:30 pm on Zoom (Meeting ID: 869 1805 3341, Passcode: 352346) to learn about how to take an Intergroup Inventory to ensure we provide services most effectively to groups and individuals in our region.

October 26th - Have a Sponsor, Be a Sponsor - The District 28 Sponsorship Forum will be held 9:00AM to Noon at Harford Community Church. Doors at 8:30 AM for fellowship and continental breakfast. Free to attend! See flyer for more info.

Answering Service

Anniversaries