Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

. . . anything whatever

"The answer is simple. An A.A. service is anything whatever that legitimately helps us to reach fellow sufferers. As we have seen, the Twelfth Step call is the greatest of A.A.'s services"

Alcoholics Anonymous Comes of Age, p. 140

Upcoming Events

• August 16th - Special Area Assembly Meeting - Virtual
• August 18th - District 28 Monthly Meeting - In Person
• August 24th - Intergroup Council Monthly Meeting - Hybrid
• August 24th - Monthly Grapevine Committee Meeting
• August 28th - Annapolis Intergroup - Cornhole Competition and Hula Hoop Contest
• August 28th - WORKSHOP - SERVICE - Sobriety in Action

Office News

August's Featured Literature: Grapevine's "Spiritual Awakenings: Journey of the Spirit" In 1946, Bill W. described Grapevine as a "collective voice" for AA. Here is a collection of those distinct and varied voices, spanning almost sixty years. Spiritual Awakenings presents the stories of AAs as they describe with warmth, passion, and humor the diverse ways in which the "sunlight of the spirit" has come into their lives.

Thank you to all the groups and individuals who continue to support the Intergroup through contributions and service. Special Thanks to All who have celebrated 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

TWELVE STEP CALL LIST 2021 Many thanks to those who have returned the completed form to the Intergroup office. Twelve Step Call List Sign Up Form. Please continue to return the list through the month of August - we still need more members to Volunteer for all Areas. "Carry this message to other alcoholics. You can help when no one else can." from Alcoholics Anonymous, page 89.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

DISTRICT NEWS:

August 18th - District 28 Monthly Meeting - The District is meeting IN PERSON at 7 PM at Bel Air United Methodist Church 21 Linwood Ave, Room 202, Bel Air, MD 21014. For more info see EVENTS PAGE.

September 3rd 6:30 PM - DISTRICT 11 ELECTIONS – In Person. A.A. OF CECIL COUNTY NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT. Is your home group in Cecil County? YOU HAVE THE FREEDOM TO VOTE. Open Positions: District Committee Member (D.C.M.), Alternate D.C.M., Secretary, and Treasurer. HELP FILL OUR POSITIONS & LET’S GET ACTIVE AGAIN!!!. For more information and flyer see Events Page.

September 25th FOUNDER'S DAY FALL PICNIC. Districts 11, 28, 30 and the Intergroup are hosting this day of FUN and FELLOWSHIP on Saturday, September 25TH from 11am-4pm at the Havre de Grace Ambulance Corps Pavilion in Havre de Grace, MD. Hot dogs, water, and coffee will be provided. Bring a dish if you wish. For more information see the EVENTS PAGE. to contact District 30 send emails to:Aa.district30.md@gmail.com.

INTERGROUP NEWS:

CANCELLED DUE TO FACILITY POLICY CHANGES - COVID-19/DELTA - SEPTEMBER 4TH (rain date - Sept. 5th) - PERRY POINT PICNIC - All Invited Sponsored by the Intergroup to serve the Veterans and our fellowship. Food, AA and Alanon Speaker, Fun for the kids, Fellowship, and Jack F.'s awesome Puppet Show. For more information see the EVENTS PAGE. UPDATED 8-20-2021

GROUP NEWS:

All meeting info can be found under the Meetings tab on the website or you can view/print a PDF version of the NEMDAA DIRECTORY updated weekly.

REOPENING - FOREST HILL - Tuesday 7:00 PM FOREST HILL TUESDAY NIGHT starting August 17th.

CANCELLED - RISING SUN - Tuesday 7 PM - THREE LEGACIES on August 17th Only.

AREA 29/STATE/AAWS NEWS:

The Final Report for 2021 - “A.A. in a Time of Change” The 71st Annual Meeting of the General Service Conference of ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS.
Our Area 29 Delegate has informed us that the printed version is delayed and expected in late fail. If you are interested in a digital copy please use this link and send an email REQUEST DIGITAL COPY and a digital copy can be forwarded to you.

Institutions Committee

The Institutions Committee is asking for volunteers to help organize and track commitments. Also, they are looking for individuals with computer skills to help publish the Institutions Schedule. Please contact Frank at frank@nemdaa.org or Rex at rex@nemdaa.org.

Service

The Answering Service Committee is looking for VOLUNTEERS to help update the 12-Step Calling list and validating contact numbers. You will be able to volunteer from HOME using Google Drive. Also the information will be at your fingertips. Help us input the new information during your free time. Please email Allison at answeringservice@nemdaa.org or call the Intergroup Office at 410-272-4150.

The Ways and Means Committee is looking for VOLUNTEERS to help with the Fall Picnic's children's activities... Games, Crafts and Face painting. If interested, please email Kelly U. at kelly@nemdaa.org or call the Intergroup Office at 410-272-4150.

From the chair....
"Please join me in thanking Tom K for all of his many years of service to NEDMAA, most recently as the Archives Committee Chair. He and his beautiful bride have moved north out of the State of Maryland. Our prayers and meditations are with you both. Thank you!
With his departure, we are in need of a new Archives Committee Chair. If you want to get into Service, have an interest in A.A. and NEMDAA history, this position might be perfect for you. He dropped off boxes of A.A. and non-A.A. historical information at our Intergroup Office. There is rich history within these boxes. Volunteers are requested to help sort through this treasure trove of documented history.
If you are interested in assisting and/or taking the chair position, please email myself rex@nemdaa.org or the office at office@nemdaa.org
You have to give it away in order to keep it.
Rex, Love in Service"

Attend the Special Area Assembly on Monday, August 16th from 7 PM - 9 PM. The Assembly will be meeting virtually to discuss proposed agenda items for the 72nd General Service Conference. If you want to have input in changes that could effect A.A. Literature or other governing principles of A.A. at Large, please attend. For more information see the Events Page. Give your Home Group a vote.

Answering Service

Anniversaries