Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

. . . the obsession

"The idea that somehow, some day, he will control his drinking is the great obsession of every abnormal drinker. The persistence of this illusion is astonishing. Many pursue it into the gates of insanity or death."

Alcoholics Anonymous, pg. 30

Upcoming Events

• June 5th - Accessibilities Committee - virtual meeting
• June 6th - Monthly IGLC Meeting - Delegate Report back
• June 8th - District 30 Monthly Meeting
• June 10th - District 11 Monthly Meeting
• June 11th - P.I. DISCOVERED - Online Event
• June 11th - Service Structure Workshop

Office News

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sunday, June 5, Attraction Rather than Promotion will not be meeting.

Tuesdays at 7:30 PM Attraction Not Distraction is now meeting in person only at Christ Our King Presbyterian Church, 10 Lexington Rd, Bel Air.

Tuesday, June 7 Solution for Living will be celebrating their 17 year group anniversary. Food and Fellowship at 5:30 PM immediately followed by Speaker meeting at 6:30pm.

Saturday, June 11, New Beginnings will not be meeting due to church activities.

Saturday, June 11, 11AM till ?? Rising Sun BB Group Picnic All are Welcome! Bring a dish if you wish. Meetings & Bonfire McCoy Farm 762 Rock Run Rd. Port Deposit, MD.

Wednesday, June 15th, Bel Air Group (Red Door) that currently meets on Thursdays, will change back to meeting on Wednesdays effective June 15th. Same time, 7:30 and same location, McFaul Center.

Wednesday, June 22, North East Big Book Group will meet at the North East Park at its regular time (7pm - 8pm) due to church activities.

DISTRICT NEWS:

Wednesday, June 8th - District 30 Monthly Meeting on Zoom. Meeting ID: 827 7522 1425. Passcode: 770711 . You can also Dial In at 929 205 6099. For more information you can contact the District at Aa.district30.md@gmail.com.

Friday, June 10th - District 11 Monthly Meeting - In Person at 6:30 PM at Bethel Lutheran Church in North East MD. For more information you can find your elected officers at their home groups: Jim M. and Michele C. at Solutions for Living on Tuesday nights; Jane M. at Just for Today on Thursday nights; and Jean W. at Wednesday Night Big Book in North East.

AREA 29/GSO News:

Sunday, June 5th The Accessibility Committee meets at 4 PM on Zoom 4 pm or Dial In at 929 205 6099. Meeting ID: 841 2499 3206. Passcode: 326186. Norma A. the former Manager of the Deaf Intergroup of Central Texas will be sharing her experiences in service. Spanish Interpretation Provided.

Monday, June 6th - Monthly IGLC Meeting on Zoom. Dial In at  301 715 8592. Meeting ID: 810 0529 8663.  Passcode: 473809. Kurt W., Area 29, Panel 72 Delegate will be joining us and providing an abbreviated Report-Back from the 72nd General Service Conference. Please join us and bring your questions for Kurt.

Saturday, June 11th - District 40 is hosting a "Service Structure Workshop" at 12:30 PM - 5 PM Featuring Cynthia T. , Past area Delegate and Doug W., West Central Intergroup! Come join us In person at ERUCC Trinity Chapel, 10 W. Church St, Frederick, MD. For more information see Flyer .

Saturday, June 18th - A.A.’s Got Talent! 2022 Sobriety Show Live 2 PM - 6 PM at Angel Park Amphitheater, Perry Hall MD. Desserts and Baked Goods will be sold during the event.

Institutions Committee

A.A. women are needed to bring meetings into a Women's Facility in Elkton. If you are interested in carrying the message, please send an email to office@nemdaa.org or call the office at 410-272-4150.

Perry Point Veteran's Hospital has opened their doors again for meetings. This commitment began Friday, May 27. We are looking for groups and individuals to support meetings Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays from 7-8 PM. Harford Memorial Hospital has also reached out about reopening meetings. Stay tuned for more information. Service commitments are certainly a way to “carry the message” and “give it away to keep it”.

If you are interested in supporting any institution commitment, please send an email to Rex@nemdaa.org and copy Frank@nemdaa.org.

Service

Be of service to your home group and the fellowship - get involved. Learn how your recovery can be rocketed to the 4th dimension.
Here's a few suggestions and opportunities:

The National Working Group of Public Information (PI) and the Cooperation with the Professional Community (CPC) will be sharing ideas and trying to help find ways to reach the still suffering in the 21st century. Come join us at "P.I. DISCOVERED" on June 11th at 12 PM. The meeting is on Zoom. Meeting ID: 878 0311 3474. Passcode: 411.

Take a road trip to Akron Ohio - the birthplace of A.A. June 10th - 12th - Founders' Day Herald - 87th Anniversary of A.A.. For more information see the FLYER. Meetings start at 10 AM on Friday and go through Sunday at noon. REGISTRATION information is attached to the flyer.

And another Great suggestion is to register for the 50th Annual Maryland State Convention on June 24th - June 26th. Bring your sponsor, bring your sponsees and support A.A.
Unity, Recovery, Service - be part of the solution.

If you are interested in becoming a "part of" - get involved with your recovery . . . it's never too early or too late to serve. If you would like to know more, please send email to HOW DO I GET INVOLVED?

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