Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

. . . humility

"Another great dividend . . . is humility . . . it amounts to a clear recognition of what and who we really are, followed by a sincere attempt to become what we could be."

Twelve Steps & Twelve Traditions, p.58

Upcoming Events

• May 26th - June 10th - FREE ACCESS - Grapevine and LaVina
• June 3rd - Contra Study - Concepts, Traditions & Service Manual
• June 4th - 6th - NERF 2021 - FREE REGISTRATION
• June 5th - CARC III Reconvene
• June 5th - 70th Annual Stepping Stones Picnic - Speakers - FREE REGISTRATION
• June 7th - IGLC - Maryland Intergroup Monthly Meeting
• June 9th - District 30 Monthly Meeting
• June 10th - Contra Study - Concepts, Traditions & Service Manual
• June 14th - Website/Technology Committee Training (Part 1)
• June 16th - District 28 Monthly Meeting
• June 21st - Website/Technology Committee Training (Part 2)

Office News

TWELVE STEP CALL LIST 2021 The Intergroup Council would like to update the 12-Step Call List. This is used by the office staff and answering service volunteers to connect the newcomer with a member of the fellowship who will welcome the still suffering alcoholic to our meetings and our program. Our new listing will be open for members attending physical and virtual meetings. Please print and have your home group members fill out the form Twelve Step Call List Sign Up Form. Return the completed form to the Intergroup office by July 30.

Thank you to all the groups and individuals who continue to support the Intergroup through contributions and service. 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

Special Announcement. Grapevine and La Viña Celebrate Founders’ Day with Free Access. See Events Page for information and links. This is an excellent opportunity to read the literature - Free Access through June 10th.

June 4th - 6th N.E.R.F. Virtual Convention- 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. WHAT IS NERF?? for more information visit A.A. NERF.

June 5th 10 AM - 11:30 AM. Do you have questions about literature changes? How did we do preparing our Delegate for the General Service Conference? What can we we improve for next year? Attend the CARC III - Conference Agenda Review Committee Reconvene.. See Events Page for more information.

June 5th 1 PM - 5 PM 70th Annual Stepping Stones Picnic Speakers - Alcoholics Anonymous, Alanon Family Groups & Alateen. See Events Page for more information or you can used this link to Pre-register for the Saturday, June 5 Event!.

June 7th 6:30 PM - Monthly Intergroup Liaison Meeting . Tom H., Area 29 Technology Chair, will host us while Cynthia T. presents her Report Back from the 71st General Service Conference. Amalia C. will be present for Spanish Interpretation. For more information see the Events Page. During the Delegate Report Back she will review some of the current and possible future changes to our literature. Please attend if you have questions.

June 9th District 30 Monthly Meeting. Please represent your Home Group at the District Meeting on Zoom at 7 PM. See the Events Page for meeting information and documents.

Save the Dates. June 14th & June 21st. Website/Technology Committee Training We'll be meeting in person at the Intergroup Office for two sessions. See Events Page for times and more information. If you are interested in helping publish the bulletin, write articles or maybe publish a monthly newsletter, help with website updates or just what to know what's going on . . . please join us.

June 16th Cynthia T. Delegate Area 29 will be sharing what happened at the General Service Conference. All are welcome to join us. District 28 Monthly Meeting will be on Zoom. For more information and documentation see the Events Page. ALL Members and GSR’S (General Service Representatives) from all Districts and Home Groups are invited.

Institutions Committee

The Intergroup Council is asking for volunteers to help the Institution's Committee . . . if you are interested in learning more about this service opportunity, please contact Rex, Intergroup Chair, at office@nemdaa.org or rex@nemdaa.org. It's time to carry the message to the still suffering.

Service

On June 10, 1935, Dr. Bob had his last drink and that day marks the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous. Since so many meetings are still closed, and groups have limited ability to celebrate our founding, Grapevine and La Viña will help mark this important date by giving everyone free access to our websites for two weeks. You will be able to read and listen to stories from current and past issues, access our sobriety calculator, read the daily quote, learn how you can contribute your story, and find ways to serve others using Grapevine and La Viña magazines. Please be of service and share this news with other members. For free access from May 26th through June 10th visit aagrapevine.org and visit aalavina.org

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

BE OF SERVICE TO YOUR HOME GROUP. Check out the latest update to the NEMDAA DIRECTORY. Let us know if there are any changes or updates to your home group.

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