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"It is easy to let up on the spiritual program of action and rest on our laurels. We are headed for trouble if we do, for alcohol is a subtle foe."
Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 85
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April's Featured Literature: Grapevine's "Step By Step: Real AA's, Real Recovery. " This book shows how AA members of all ages, from all lifestyles and from around the word, followers of mainstream religions and atheists, newcomers and old-timers, have recovered and found a new way of life by working the Twelve Steps. Here is a variety of experiences that AA's have written about the Steps. This book, as well as many others, are available at the office.
Need literature or medallions? - Your Intergroup office offers a better price and you will be helping support local A.A. Services. You can call in your order and we'll have it ready for you: 410-272-4150. 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 A.A.W.S., Grapevine and Hazelden. These are great A.A. anniversary gifts.
Thank you to all the groups and individuals who continue to support the Intergroup through contributions and service. Special Thanks go 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.
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from the Chair . . .
A quick reminder to all fellowship members, our Council meeting is this Tuesday, April 27th at 7pm via Zoom. Detailed meeting information can be found on the Events Page. Carol S., our Secretary, has graciously agreed to chair this meeting.
Service commitments are seen as the first step toward healing our conscience and the more selfless we become, the more our self-esteem is restored. Strength in performing formal service commitments, that we used to shy away from, allows our souls to heal. Please consider standing for a District 11 officer position, other council committee position, or simply helping a current committee chair.
I look forward to continuing serving each and every member, carrying the message.
Rex, Love in Service
Tuesday, April 27th at 6:30 PM - Grapevine Committee Meeting held on the 4th Tuesday of each month. See Events Page.
The New Box 4-5-9 is out! This is the quarterly newsletter from the General Service Office. This month’s topics include the Virtual 26th World Service Meeting and other updates. Use this link box 459 Spring 2021.
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Heed the Call! The Institution Committee needs support. The Intergroup Council is asking for an A.A. Member to stand for the position of Institutions Chair.
The purpose of the Institution Committee comes from that basic AA principle - we give it away to keep it. A.A. members have the opportunity to go into institutions and share their experience, strength, and hope.
The Institution Committee makes these crucial meetings possible between the institutionalized alcoholic and the A.A. member. To do this, the committee: Schedules A.A. Groups to go to the institution, coordinates with the institution for the meetings and for orientation, supplies the institution with literature, finds sponsors for some of the institutions, and works with Bridging the Gap.
If you are interested in being of service and learning how you can help, please contact Rex P., Intergroup Chair, at office@nemdaa.org or at rex@nemdaa.org.
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Be of Service to your Home Group . . . let us know when your home group opens back up . . . Here's the latest update to the NEMDAA DIRECTORY.
A.A. Grapevine's Upcoming Calls for Articles: YOU can submit an article to the Grapevine! Article guidelines and suggestions can be found at this link: Submission Guidelines
Remote Communities Experiences (& Staying Sober through the Holidays!) (stories due June 15, 2021) Do you live far from AA meetings? Are you a loner? Stationed far away? Do you have a language or cultural barrier? Are you homebound? Is it difficult to find AA meetings where you live? Tell us how you stay sober. Are you involved in Remote Community service? Share your experiences. Also, December is a great time of year to reach out to alcoholics and help others. What are the ways you stay sane and grateful during the holidays and New Year’s? How do you navigate holiday parties and family gatherings? Share your best sober holiday stories!
For the full Grapevine Editorial Calendar use this link: A.A. GRAPEVINE CALENDAR
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| April 26 - May 2 |
Emmorton 8:30
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| May 3 - May 9 |
Living the Steps
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| May 10 - May 16 |
Happy Hour
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| May 17 - May 23 |
Joppa 12 Step
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| † virtual meeting |
| ‡ actual sobriety date |
| 25 April |
| Scott L |
Attraction Rather Than Promotion * |
4 years |
| 26 April |
| John L |
Rising Sun Group * |
17 years |
| Jon M |
Monday Night Raw † |
12 years |
| 27 April |
| Dave M |
Right Road 12 and 12 * |
36 years |
| Michele C |
Solution for Living * |
17 years |
| 28 April |
| Donna R |
HOW Group * |
21 years |
| John W |
HOW Group * |
21 years |
| 29 April |
| Joe G |
Living the Steps * |
5 years |
| 30 April |
| Karl K |
New Life Aberdeen * |
15 years |
| Shawn H |
Acceptance * |
2 years |
| 04 May |
| Chris S |
Sober by the Bay * |
10 years |
| Diane A |
Sisters of Sobriety † |
2 years |
| Keith V |
By the Book * |
30 years |
| 05 May |
| Breanna K |
Joppa 12 Step * |
3 years |
| 08 May |
| Lamont P |
New Beginnings * |
16 years |
| 10 May |
| Erin K |
Bel Air Big Book * |
6 years |
| 11 May |
| Jane F |
Bel Air Womens Group * |
4 years |
| Joanne P |
Solution for Living † |
27 years |
| Miriam |
Sober by the Bay * |
27 years |
| 12 May |
| Eddie P |
Joppa Twelve Step * |
4 years |
| 15 May |
| Debbie C |
Fallston Early Saturday † |
22 years |
| Steve S |
New Beginnings * |
12 years |
| * physical meeting |
| † virtual meeting |
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