Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

. . . what the trouble is

"We have admitted certain defects; we have ascertained in a rough way what the trouble is; we have put our finger on the weak items in our personal inventory. Now these are about to be cast out. . . We must be entirely honest with somebody if we expect to live long or happily in this world."

Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 72, 73-74

Upcoming Events

• 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 - 12 PM or 6:30 PM
• May 19th - District 28 Monthly Meeting
• May 20th - Contra Study - Concepts, Traditions & Service Manual
• May 25th - Intergroup Council Meeting
• May 27th - Contra Study - Concepts, Traditions & Service Manual
• June 3rd - Contra Study - Concepts, Traditions & Service Manual
• June 4th - 6th - NERF 2021 - FREE REGISTRATION

Office News

Featured Literature: Grapevine's "HAPPY, JOYOUS & FREE: The Lighter Side of Sobriety" Getting sober can be painful and amazing but it also can be pretty darn amusing. This collection of stories from Grapevine shows how, in recovery, AAs have learned to laugh. It's full of light and humorous stories about our early mistakes, navigating drinking events, funny things sponsors say, interesting Twelfth-Step calls, holiday adventures and more. They remind us to not take ourselves so seriously and to always strive to be 'happy, joyous & free'. 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

May 12th - District 30 Monthly Meeting at 7 PM on Zoom. Please spread the word. Meeting ID: 827 7522 1425. Passcode: 770711 . You can also Dial In at 929 205 6099. For more information you can contact the District at Aa.district30.md@gmail.com

MAY 15th - AREA 29 ASSEMBLY MEETING. Our Maryland Delegate will be presenting the REPORT BACK from the General Service Conference. Please support your Home Group and stay informed. The Virtual Meeting Information, Agenda, February and March Minutes, Treasurer's Report and all financial reports are available on the Events page.

Read about the 1st Virtual 57th International Women’s Conference Held... Everywhere on page 10 in Box 4-5-9. This is a quarterly newsletter from the General Service Office. Use this link Box 459 Spring 2021.

The Northeast Regional Forum is being held virtually June 4-6. Registration is free. It's a great weekend of sharing and informational sessions. The sessions are designed to help the General Service Board, A.A. World Services, Inc., the Grapevine Corporate Board, the Grapevine Staff, and the General Service Office Staff stay in touch with A.A. members and trusted servants. The forum welcomes newcomers to service throughout the A.A. service structure. 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

UPDATE: The Perry Point Veteran's Hospital Building 22 is still shut down, no visitors allowed, clients are currently not going to outside meetings, only zoom meetings. Good news - the Summer Picnic is still a possibility.

The Intergroup Council is still asking for a Chair for Institution's Committee . . . if you are interesting in learning more about this service opportunity, please contact Rex P., Intergroup Chair, at office@nemdaa.org or rex@nemdda.org

Service

For Starting New Groups or Changing Information for Existing Groups and Meetings: Here's some helpful information from the May 2021 Meeting of Maryland Intergroups.

Jeanine W., Area 29 Registrar, explained how the General Service Office (G.S.O.) and Intergroups can cooperate with each other. As two separate entities, we cannot exchange information, therefore it is important to communicate that to the new groups. Jeanine gave us a glimpse inside Fellowship Connection (formerly FNV) and data that G.S.O. uses (and doesn’t use). Here's some important highlights and links to new group or group change forms:

• When a group registers with Intergroup, also suggest that they register with GSO.

• For New Groups in Area 29: New Group Form

• For Group Changes: Group Change Form

• When I register a new group or make a group change (such as location), I send an email to the contact suggesting they inform their Intergroup. I provide a link to the appropriate Intergroup.

• Groups at the GSO level are considered “inactive” if they have no physical address and email address.

• Meetings in the Meeting Guide App are not collected from GSO. They are usually populated through a plug-in via the Intergroup webmaster.

For questions or assistance, feel free to contact Registrar@marylandaa.org or call the Intergroup office at 410-272-4150 or email office@nemdaa.org

Answering Service

Anniversaries