Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

. . . not God

"He suggested that for me a good starting point would simply be recognition of the fact that I had failed in running the world - in short, acceptance of the fact that I was not God."

Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 366

Upcoming Events

• May 3rd - IGLC - Intergroup Monthly Meeting
• May 6th - Contra Study - Concepts, Traditions & Service Manual
• May 7th - CPC Planning Meeting
• May 8th - Sobriety Talent Show - Baltimore Intergroup
• May 12th - District 30 Monthly Meeting
• May 13th - Contra Study - Concepts, Traditions & Service Manual
• May 15th - DELEGATE REPORT BACK - Area 29 Assembly Meeting
• May 18th - CPC Symposium
• May 19th - District 28 Monthly Meeting
• May 20th - Contra Study - Concepts, Traditions & Service Manual
• May 25th - Intergroup Council Meeting

Office News

Featured Literature: Grapevine's "THE HOME GROUP: Heartbeat of AA" In this book, sober members of Alcoholics Anonymous share moving experiences about the importance and joys of belonging to an AA home group. Includes stories about service, sponsorship, old-timers and Traditions. 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.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Attention Homegroups! An Intergroup Rep Orientation will be held on May 11th, 2021 at 6:30 PM. See Events Page.

The next IGLC Meeting is May 3rd with special guest Area 29 Registrar, Jeanine W. Jeanine will explain how the GSO and Intergroups can cooperate with each other. She will also bring us up to speed on the new Fellowship Connection and data that GSO uses from it. See IGLC Meeting for Zoom information.

Baltimore Intergroup presents the SOBRIETY TALENT SHOW on Saturday May 8th starting at 5:30 PM. For more information see the Events page.

SAVE THE DATE. Our Maryland Delegate will be presenting the REPORT BACK from the General Service Conference on May 15th. Please support your Home Group and stay informed. For more meeting information see the 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.

The Virtual Northeast Regional Forum (NERF) - Registration is Now Open!!. This will be a three day event.  Register Here:  NERF REGISTRATION. June 4th-6th - for more information about the Regional Forum visit A.A. NERF.

HELPFUL WEBSITE HINT: If you are searching meetings, and the days will not change use REFRESH Key. This will allow you to search different days.

Meeting Updates and Announcements . . . For Physical Meeting Updates use this link: Meeting Updates. If your Home Group is reopening, changing locations, changing times, going back to virtual, please let us know. Can't find a meeting use this link How to find a meeting.

Institutions Committee

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.

Service

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

Answering Service

Anniversaries