Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

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

Week of October 31, 2021


One day leads to the next.

No Matter What: Dealing with Adversity in Sobriety, p. 64


Upcoming Events


Office News

Featured Literature: Grapevine's new book Prayer and Meditation will be back in stock with the Publisher very soon. We will let you know as soon as it is available again. You can access stories from this book in the November Grapevine magazine. To view it online or subscribe go to the

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


ANNOUNCEMENTS

DISTRICT NEWS:

November 10th - District 30 Monthly Meeting at 7 PM on

INTERGROUP NEWS:

SAVE THE DATE! November 20, 2021 - Baltimore Intergroup presents Show me your Gratitude, A Virtual Gratitude Event 2:00-6:00 pm. Basket Raffle, Jeopardy Game, Music Videos, Gratitude Quotes from A.A. Literature, Keynote Address: Gratitude-Service In Action. Zoom link coming soon.

GROUP NEWS:

RE-OPENING -

AREA 29/STATE/AAWS NEWS:

November 1st - Monthly Intergroup Liaison Meeting Monday, November 1st at 6:30 PM on

 

Institutions Committee

The Institutions committee will hold a hybrid meeting on Friday November 5th, 2021 at 6PM at the Intergroup Office and virtually. All who are interested in speaking or sponsoring meetings at any institutions are invited to attend. If you are interested in volunteering, or would like additional information, please contact Frank M. at


Service

For their service to Alcoholics Anonymous . . .

We send our condolences to the family and Home Group of Steve L. He was an active memory of By the Book, served his district, and loved carrying meetings to jails and institutions. Our prayers are with his family and friends . . . we love and miss you.

We extend our love and condolences to the family and friends of Sarah M. She served as a member of Sobriety on Friday. Our prayers are with her family and friends . . . we love and miss you.

November is Gratitude Month -
Groups around the country and around the world each have their own customs for celebrating Gratitude Month, including holding Tradition discussion meetings in place of the regular format, or by making “gratitude” the discussion topic during the month. Groups are encouraged to come up with their own imaginative ways to foster an attitude of gratitude among the fellowship. The GSO’s newsletter, put it so well: “How about trying something new, something your group has never done before, which will make the members’ gratitude more tangible and real?” Read about Gratitude in


Answering Service

November 15 - November 21 Bel Air Women's BB
November 22 - November 28 Never Too Early

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


Anniversaries

* physical meeting
† virtual meeting
‡ actual sobriety date
01 November
Naseem T Monday Night Raw * 10 years
Sarah M Bel Air Big Book * 6 years
02 November
Dan A Sober by the Bay * 51 years
Dana W Sisters of Sobriety * 1 year
Doug L Forest Hill Tuesday Night * 33 years
Noah Mc By the Book * 2 years
Santino Q Attraction Rather Than Promotion * 14 years
Tony C Attraction Rather Than Promotion * 2 years
04 November
John W Living the Steps * 37 years
Julia B Bel Air Womens BigBook * 1 year
Philip K Any Lengths * 8 years
05 November
Ariel B Happy Hour * 47 years
Donnie L Forest Hill Friday Night * 30 years
Lisa P Women for Sobriety * 7 years
Patrick B Sobriety on Friday * 6 years
Sarah B New Life Aberdeen * 34 years
07 November
Dave T Attraction Rather Than Promotion * 12 years
Mitch B Sunday Morning Now * 26 years
08 November
Nicole W Stay for the Miracle * 3 years
09 November
Adam G Three Legacies * 19 years
Julie N Bel Air Womens Group * 14 years
Kristin H By the Book * 6 years
Maura J Sober by the Bay * 6 years
10 November
Justin W Joppa Twelve Step * 1 year
11 November
Kim G Sunlight of the Spirit * 4 years
12 November
Anthony P Sobriety on Friday * 1 year
Mike B Spesutia * 13 years
13 November
Chrissy H Plug in the Jug * 5 years
Rebecca C There is a Solution * 6 years
Wayne F New Beginnings * 19 years
14 November
Jerry Fresh Start * 5 years
Jim K Attraction Rather than Promotion * 2 years
Tyrone B Sunday Morning Now * 15 years
15 November
Buzz K Emmorton Beginners * 34 years
Greg B Stay for the Miracle * 1 year
Shad S Darlington Monday Night Big Book * 18 years
16 November
Larry O Sober by the Bay * 26 years
17 November
Michele W THINK Group * 28 years
18 November
Jeff W One Day at a Time * 8 years
19 November
Jim R Happy Hour * 15 years
* physical meeting
† virtual meeting
‡ actual sobriety date

Final Thought:

" . . . my Higher Power had removed my obsession, and I truly was in this program for me. I am grateful for each new day, even during these very difficult times, and for the many who supported me. "

No Matter What: Dealing with Adversity in Sobriety, p. 64


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