Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

(410)272-4150 office@nemdaa.org Office Hours Posted on Website

Week of February 21, 2021


Today I believe . . .

". . . I looked at the faces of the people in the room and I saw it. I saw the understanding, the empathy, the love. Today I believe I saw my Higher Power for the first time in those faces."

Alcoholics Anonymous, p.326


Upcoming Events


Office News

Need literature or medallions? ... the office hours are posted on the website on the Contact Us Page. To enter the office please wear face covering, and respect social distancing. Stop in the office to see some new titles from AAWS, Grapevine and Hazelden. These are great AA anniversary gifts.

Thanks to all the groups and individuals who continue to support the Intergroup through contributions and service. Special Thanks goes to All for celebrating their Anniversaries with a Birthday Plan Contribution. A PayPal account is set up for contributions and is accessible on the Contribute page. Contributions are also gladly accepted by check in the mail, cash or check in person during office hours at NEMDAA Intergroup at 28 Centennial Lane, Aberdeen, MD 21001.


ANNOUNCEMENTS

Intergroup Council Monthly Meeting Tuesday February 23rd at 7 PM on Zoom or Dial In at 929 205 6099. Meeting ID: 852 4719 7087. Password: 669703. Please join us and give your Home Group a vote. Virtual doors will open at 6:45 PM. Documents will be posted on the Events Page.

Please join the Spesutia Home Group Members at 7 PM on Friday, February 26th to celebrate the Group's 41st Anniversary.

NERAASA (Northeast Regional Alcoholics Anonymous Service Assembly). REGISTRATION IS OPEN!! February 26th - 28th. See Events Page for information.

Save the Date . . . March 13th Conference Agenda Review Committee - Maryland General Service (MGS) Area 29 - 2nd meeting. District 11, 28, and 30 - please plan on sending a representative from your homegroup. For more information please see the Events Page.

Meeting Updates . . . To provide the most updated information for meeting changes (time, location, inside or outside, inclement weather cancellations, closures, etc). all changes will be listed on the website. If a meeting is no longer listed in the Meetings section, the meeting has closed their doors. When the meeting reopens it will be listed again. Any questions or suggestions please send us an email.

For Information about meetings use this link - How To Find A Meeting

 

Institutions Committee

Available institution commitments are listed on the website under the Service and Committee Section. If you are interested in carrying the message and want more information, send an inquiry to missy@nemdaa.org.


Service

Did you know ANY member of A.A. may attend a CARC meeting and provide direct feedback to the Area Delegate on any of the proposed changes to A.A. that are on the agenda of the upcoming 2021 General Service Conference?

What is CARC? Conference Agenda Review Committee - CARCs review, discuss & present selected Conference Agenda items to the Area 29 Delegate to be prepared for the 2021 Conference. One of the Agenda Items for 2021 is the proposed publishing of Fifth Edition of Alcoholics Anonymous and changes..

Do I get a voice in the General Service Conference? Yes - we pass our group conscious to the Delegate during the CARC Meetings and then the Delegate heads off to the General Service Conference carrying the conscience (your group) of the Area with them.

Can I see the agenda items and tell my home group? Yes. Contact Tyler J. DCM District 15 to request information for your home group or send request to CARC INFORMATION REQUEST.


Answering Service

February 22 - February 28 Any Lengths
March 1 - March 7 By the Book
March 8 - March 14 Providence Group
March 15 - March 21 New Beginnings

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


Anniversaries

* physical meeting
† virtual meeting
‡ actual sobriety date
21 February
Alex D Delta Big Book * 1 year
Hanson M Start Living Group * 2 years
Moose M Port In A Storm * 40 years
23 February
Bonny B Right Road 12 and 12 * 25 years
Marvin N We Are Not Saints † 5 years
Pete S Solution for Living † 27 years
24 February
Mary K ‡ Third Tradition 1 year
Scott O Rule 62 * 2 years
25 February
Rachel T One Day at a Time * 2 years
26 February
Ed B North East Friday Night * 17 years
28 February
Chris Start Living Group * 13 years
George F Sunday Morning Now * 2 years
01 March
Bryon B Rising Sun Group * 10 years
02 March
Danny J Three Legacies † 8 years
Jeff M Third Tradition * 3 years
Laurie S Sisters of Sobriety † 7 years
03 March
Brian D Joppa 12 Step * 1 year
Shawn B THINK Group * 4 years
04 March
Kelly C Bel Air Womens Big Book † 3 years
Mike S One Day at a Time * 1 year
Rob K Phoenix Recovery Center * 26 years
05 March
Brian R Sobriety on Friday * 3 years
Dave A North East Friday Night * 9 years
06 March
John L Plug in the Jug * 36 years
08 March
Aaron B Monday Night Raw † 7 years
Chuck M Bel Air Big Book † 27 years
Katie W Rising Sun Group * 11 years
09 March
Bruce J Three Legacies † 37 years
Chris K Third Tradition * 17 years
10 March
Bill F Joppa 12 Step * 31 years
Rhonda A North East Big Book † 17 years
11 March
Brad A One Day at a Time * 32 years
Cassandra S Back to Basics † 4 years
13 March
Jim R Fallston Early Saturday † 38 years
John T Plug in the Jug * 10 years
* physical meeting
† virtual meeting
‡ actual sobriety date

Final Thought:

". . . this is what I had been looking for all my life. This was the answer, right here in front of me. Indescribable relief came over me; I knew the fight was over. "

Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 326


28 Centennial Lane Aberdeen, MD 21001-2498