Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

...choose to be willing

"My friend suggested what then seemed a novel idea. He said, "Why don't you choose your own conception of God?" The statement hit me hard. It melted the icy intellectual mountain in whose shadow I had lived and shivered for many years. I stood in the sunlight at last. It was only a matter of being willing to believe in a Power greater than myself. Nothing more was required of me to make my beginning."

-Alcoholics Anonymous, p.12

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Physical and Virtual meetings... please email all meeting updates and changes to office@nemdaa.org. Please include any special instructions with your email and the dates. Here is a link to GUIDELINES TO SAFELY RE-OPEN IN-PERSON MEETINGS provided by the Baltimore AA Intergroup. If you have any specific questions, concerns, or ideas to help others, please email office@nemdaa.org. For the most updated information see the June Meeting's Update Page.

Please email any bulletin announcements and anniversaries (actual, virtual, physical) to office@nemdaa.org by Saturday at noon. For current information, please check the website.

Group Announcements:

   Freedom Group - June 22nd - 36 Year Group Anniversary (Actual Date)

   Sober By The Bay - June 30th - 17 Year Group Anniversary (Physical)

   DAILY UPDATES FOR GROUP REOPENINGS

Service

Yes to Volunteers... we have a good list starting for office volunteers. If you are available and would like to volunteer at the Intergroup, please give us a call during office hours. The Volunteer Team will work with the Office Manager and the Intergroup Council.

Office Manager... the Intergroup Council will be interviewing candidates for this position. For job specifications and requirements, please send email to office@nemdaa.org or call 410-272-4150 during business hours.

We would like to thank Tom. R., past Delegate, for officiating the Officer Elections. We have two new Officers... Carol S. from Daily Reflections will be serving as Secretary and Lisa P. from Women in Sobriety as Treasurer. Their terms will begin on July 1st. The position of Intergroup Chairperson is open. It is recommended that the candidate have 3 years of continuous sobriety. The Chair serves as the chief executive office of the Intergroup and the general management of the Intergroup affairs... a more detailed description is provided on the Website Service page.

Contributions, Literature, and Thanks...

If your Home Group is considering a Virtual Basket this workshop is a great source of information.

Virtual 7th Tradition Basket Best Practices on Tuesday, June 16th 6:30 PM on Zoom or Dial in at 929 205 6099. Meeting ID: 845 9717 5992. Password: 962128. Terry P., Area 29 Treasurer, will guest chair to talk about our efforts thus far getting 7th Tradition contributions established digitally and to answer questions about contributions as well as Area service.

Need literature or medallions? the office is OPEN. The Intergroup Office hours for Sunday, June 14th – Saturday, June 20th are posted on the website. To enter the office please wear face covering, respect social distance.

Curbside Pick-up: During business hours if you would like to arrange for CURBSIDE PICK-UP you can call the office at 410-272-4150 to place your order. After business hours you can email orders to office@nemdaa.org. If you have questions about literature, medallions, or need to make special arrangements, please let us know. Payment can be made with check, cash, or PayPal – further information will be given with your order. Evening pickups can be arranged.

THANKS... to everyone for their continued support and love during this time...

Upcoming Events

• June 14th Freedom from Isolation District 18
• June 16th Virtual Basket - Zoom with Terry P, Treasurer MGS
• June 17th District 28 Monthly Meeting
• July 1st - Intergroup Officers 2020-2022
• July 6th - IGLC Conference Call - Delegate Report Back
• July 10th - District 11 Monthly Meeting
• July 25th - Bingo - Save the Date
• September 5th - Perry Point Picnic - Save the Date

Institutions Committee

thanks... to everyone who has sent in their Institution Info... we still need more... programs are beginning to reopen up to the public and we want to be ready.

All Institutions sponsors past and current, and all home groups who have held an Institution commitment, please email the Institution Chair at missy@nemdaa.org with your commitment and contact information... thank you for your service.

Answering Service

Anniversaries