Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

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

Week of September 26, 2021


. . . the healing power

"As I saw and felt the healing power of Step Nine, I began to sense true peace of mind. I began to feel right with the world and right with myself."

Making Amends: Finding a New Freedom, p. 57


Upcoming Events


Office News

Revised Preamble Just a note to let you know that the "revised" Preamble is available for purchase. Please call the NEMDAA Intergroup office, 410-272-4150, if your group would like to order a copy.

Featured Literature: Grapevine's "Making Amends: Finding a new freedom" features 55 candid, firsthand stories from AA Grapevine magazine of members' experiences with Step Nine of the AA program. The book includes chapters on making amends to parents, children, family members, exes, financial institutions, friends and coworkers. These powerful stories illustrate how practicing Step Nine can help us, as AA's co-founder Bill W. wrote, "know a new freedom and a new happiness."

Special Thanks to two Anonymous members celebrating over 40 years each and 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 Thank you to all the groups and individuals who continue to support the Intergroup through contributions and service.

Special Orders are always welcome. The office staff will be happy to order any AAWS, Grapevine, or Hazelden literature you need when we put in our regular orders. We appreciate saving you the shipping costs and visiting with our members when they pick up their materials. Quantity discounts are available.


ANNOUNCEMENTS

DISTRICT NEWS:

October 10th - Unity Picnic at Double Rock Park in Parkville. Open Speaker Meeting at 2 PM. ALL ARE WELCOME. Sponsored by District 10. For more information and flyer see Events Page.

INTERGROUP NEWS:

September 28th - Monthly Intergroup Meeting Tuesday, September 28th. Join us IN PERSON or online at 7PM. Every group should have a vote. See Events Page for more information.

GROUP NEWS:

LOCATION CHANGE - Forest Hill - THIRSTY THURSDAY Centre United Methodist Church, 2409 Rocks Rd, Forest Hill.

NEW LOCATION & TIME - Bel Air - WOMEN FOR SOBRIETY starting October 1st moving to Christ our King Church, 10 Lexington Rd., Bel Air on Friday at 7 PM.

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.

AREA 29/STATE/AAWS NEWS:

OCTOBER 16TH - Area 29 Maryland AA is asking all home groups in our area: Harford County, Cecil County, all other groups we serve to send a group representative to the October Area Assembly Meeting. We will be electing new Officers, Alternate Delegate, and Delegate to represent us at the General Service Conference. Get involved and have a voice. There are many proposed changes to our literature and other important issues that need our input as a Fellowship. October 16th 9 AM - 3 PM. More Information coming soon.

BOX 459 Supporting the Fellowship available with this link: BOX 459 Fall 2021

 

Institutions Committee

If you are interested in volunteering, or would like additional information, please contact Frank M. at frank@nemdaa.org or Rex at rex@nemdaa.org."


Service

For all his many years of service to Alcoholics Anonymous . . . we send our condolences to the family and Home Group of Perry H. Perry was an active member in As Bill Sees It in Perryville. He attended many meetings all over and is remembered fondly. Our prayers are with his family and friends . . . we love and miss you.

The Answering Service Committee is looking for 10 or more additional Homegroups to commit to one week, twice a year to serve in the Answering Service rotation the phones. Please email answeringservice@nemdaa.org or call the Intergroup Office at 410-272-4150.


Answering Service

September 27 - October 3 Williams St. Group
October 4 - October 10 Any Lengths
October 11 - October 17 By the Book
October 18 - October 24 Providence Group

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


Anniversaries

* physical meeting
† virtual meeting
‡ actual sobriety date
27 September
Shawn M Monday Night Raw * 9 years
Vincent L Emmorton Beginners * 30 years
28 September
Matt C Third Tradition * 1 year
Paula M Solution for Living * 31 years
Tim G Solution for Living * 33 years
29 September
Mary M Joppa 12 Step * 16 years
30 September
Kelly C One Day at a Time * 3 years
Martha H Just for Today * 33 years
01 October
Brett L Sobriety on Friday * 1 year
Pete P North East Friday Night * 39 years
02 October
Kandy G New Beginnings * 17 years
Shirley M Fallston Early Group * 19 years
03 October
Dan Y SOS Group * 31 years
Lori M Sunday Morning Now * 27 years
04 October
Catherine T ‡ SWAN Group 42 years
Don K Stay for the Miracle * 29 years
Howard Z Bel Air Big Book * 31 years
05 October
Bob P Twelve Step Group * 5 years
Joel L Third Tradition * 19 years
Sarah S Bel Air Womens Group - Open to All * 1 year
06 October
Ellen S Joppa Twelve Step * 2 years
07 October
Brittney H Any Lengths * 7 years
Nancy M BelAir Womens Big Book * 5 years
08 October
Brian S Sobriety on Friday * 3 years
09 October
Pat F Jarrettsville Twelve Step * 3 years
10 October
Ginger H Good News Group * 12 years
12 October
Danielle P Bel Air Womens Group - Open to All * 1 year
Robin J Sober by the Bay * 37 years
Ross R By the Book * 2 years
14 October
Ashley G Any Lengths * 9 years
Cory H Darlington Twelve Step Group * 5 years
Debbie A Darlington Twelve Step Group * 34 years
Glenn R Living the Steps * 12 years
15 October
Debbie B Sobriety on Friday * 22 years
* physical meeting
† virtual meeting
‡ actual sobriety date

Final Thought:

"As my sponsor promised me years ago, I learned more from that one amends - the one I swore I'd never make - than from any other person or event in my recovery."

Making Amends: Finding a New Freedom, p. 59


28 Centennial Lane Aberdeen, MD 21001-2498