Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

(410)272-4150 office@nemdaa.org Office Hours Posted on Website

Week of August 22, 2021


...our principal aim

Language of the Heart, p. 160


Upcoming Events


Office News

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

August's Featured Literature: Grapevine's


ANNOUNCEMENTS

DISTRICT NEWS:

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

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 Hot dogs, water, and coffee will be provided. Bring a dish if you wish. For more information see the

INTERGROUP NEWS:

August 24th 7 PM Intergroup Council Meeting – HYBRID - In-person and virtual. Please join us and give your Home Group a vote. The In-Person meeting will be at the Intergroup Office at 28 Centennial Lane, Aberdeen, MD 21001. For virtual meeting information see the

The Perry Point Picnic has been CANCELLED DUE TO FACILITY POLICY CHANGES - COVID-19/DELTA - SEPTEMBER 4TH. For more information see the

GROUP NEWS:

CANCELLETION - BEL AIR Saturday 7 PM -

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

 

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


Service

For all of his many years of service to Alcoholics Anonymous . . . we send our condolences to the family and Home Group of Dale Y. He was a member of the H.O.W. Group of Joppa.

Members of the Fellowship have asked for your support for the First Light meeting in Elkton. The meeting is 7 days a week at 7 AM. They meet at the Anchor Motors on the 2nd floor, please use the side entrance. This is a literature meeting.

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


Answering Service

You can reach the Answering Service Chair at answeringservice@nemdaa.org


Anniversaries

* physical meeting
† virtual meeting
‡ actual sobriety date
22 August
Dave-Rev SOS Group * 29 years
24 August
Piet J Sober by the Bay * 14 years
25 August
Brandon C Rule 62 * 2 years
Chris K Joppa Twelve Step * 10 years
Kevin B THINK Group * 9 years
26 August
Andrew W Never Too Early * 1 year
Johnny E Any Lengths * 15 years
Kim K Darlington 12 Step * 2 years
27 August
Ed D Forest Hill Friday Night * 3 years
28 August
Bill H Jarrettsville Twelve Step * 10 years
Dexter Starting Foundation * 4 years
Layne Y Fallston Early Saturday * 2 years
29 August
Mike J Sunday Morning Now * 2 years
30 August
Abby S ‡ The Lunch Bunch 2 years
Mitch Emmorton Beginners * 27 years
31 August
Jeff G By the Book * 1 year
01 September
Donald S Joppa Twelve Step * 7 years
Mark B THINK Group * 2 years
02 September
Ed E Back to Basics * 42 years
Sandy W Bel Air Womens Big Book * 18 years
03 September
Brad A Acceptance * 10 years
Joe S Sobriety on Friday * 1 year
Martin A New Life Aberdeen * 10 years
04 September
Stacey D Fallston Early Saturday * 7 years
05 September
Ashley T Start Living Group * 3 years
Grant C Attraction Rather Than Promotion * 1 year
Jay C Sunday Morning Now * 4 years
06 September
Jack T Monday Night Raw * 20 years
Pam O Emmorton Beginners * 13 years
07 September
Joe F By the Book * 25 years
08 September
Scottie A Joppa Twelve Step * 3 years
10 September
Cierra W Daily Reflections * 7 years
* physical meeting
† virtual meeting
‡ actual sobriety date

Final Thought:

"Concerning any given service, we therefore pose but one question: 'Is this service really needed?' If it is, then maintain it we must, or fail in our mission to those who seek AA. "

Language of the Heart, p. 161


28 Centennial Lane Aberdeen, MD 21001-2498