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"Each of the Steps asks humility of us. It was grudging humility, but humility nevertheless, that led me to seek help for my alcoholism: a turning point in my life. It was humility that led me to ask someone to sponsor me. And it is humility that keeps me going to meetings."
Step by Step, p. 75
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OFFICE HOURS are now Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10am till 3pm ONLY. Please call or send all updates for the current week's bulletin and website to the office by Wednesday 3pm.
Thank you to all the groups and individuals who continue to support the Intergroup through contributions and service. Special Thanks go to Jean W. for celebrating her Anniversary with a Birthday Plan Contribution. A PayPal account is set up for contributions and is accessible on the Contribute page .
FEATURED LITERATURE: Step by Step: Real AAs, Real Recovery shows how AA members of all ages, from all lifestyles and from around the world, followers of mainstream religious and atheists, newcomers and old-timers, have recovered and found a new way of life by working the Twelve Steps. Here is a variety of experiences that AAs have written about the Steps and sent to the Grapevine over the course of its existence, from the 1940s to the present.
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GROUP NEWS:
Starting Tuesday, July 5, Search for Serenity - time change will begin meeting at 7:00.
Tuesday, July 12th only , BelAir Women's Group- will be virtual only on Zoom or Dial In at 646 558 8656. Meeting ID: 897 0587 5181 . Password: 400680.
NEW WOMENS BIG BOOK MEETING: The Keys to the Kingdom is meeting on MONDAYS, 6:00 PM at North East Community Park (pavilion by the playground - pavilion may change due to park events) - RAIN or SHINE until a permanent location is found. Bring your beverage, snack, Big Book and a lawn chair just in case!
NEMDAA INTERGROUP NEWS:
Congratulations to the new Officers of the Northeastern Maryland Intergroup Council: Chairperson: Brandon S. of Early Bird; Secretary: Steffani M. of Daily Reflections; and Treasurer: John F. of Sobriety on Friday. We are delighted to welcome you and thank you for your commitment to this important service for our members and the still sick and suffering alcoholics we will help.
DISTRICT NEWS:
Wednesday, July 13th - 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.
AAWS GSO NEWS:
Saturday, July 16th - North/South Connections Virtual Special Forum - AA in Remote Communities - Beyond Language, Culture & Geography: Sobriety Within Everybody’s Reach.
Saturday, July 16th - Area 29 Committee Meeting - hosted by District 10 Northeast Baltimore region - 8808 Harford Rd., Parkville, MD 21234.
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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.
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HELP WANTED: Interested in being of service to your fellows by working in the NEMDAA office? Paid position available for Fridays and/or Saturdays. Please call 410-272-4150 or email the Office Manager at office@nemdaa.org for details.
For all his many years of service to Alcoholics Anonymous . . . we send our condolences to the family and Home Group of Lacy S., of the We Are Not Saints Group, a long time member of our fellowship. Our prayers are with his family and friends. . . we love and miss you.
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| July 11 - July 17 |
Bel Air Group
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| July 18 - July 24 |
Bel Air Women's Big Book
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| July 25 - July 31 |
Never Too Early
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| August 1 - August 7 |
Bel Air Big Book
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You can reach the Answering Service Chair at answeringservice@nemdaa.org |
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| * physical meeting |
| † virtual meeting |
| ‡ actual sobriety date |
| 10 July |
| Andrea B |
Delta Big Book * |
2 years |
| 11 July |
| Kathy P |
Cut It Out * |
21 years |
| Mindy M |
Monday Night Raw * |
1 year |
| 12 July |
| Glenn G |
Sober by the Bay * |
1 year |
| Mark D |
Right Road 12 and 12 * |
24 years |
| Patsy W |
By the Book * |
16 years |
| 13 July |
| Laurie S |
North East Big Book * |
29 years |
| Phil A |
Joppa Twelve Step * |
23 years |
| 14 July |
| Paul L |
Sunlight of the Spirit * |
36 years |
| 15 July |
| John B |
Happy Hour * |
42 years |
| 18 July |
| Eric O |
Cut It Out * |
1 year |
| Ginna C |
SWAN - open to all * |
1 year |
| Jess B |
Monday Night Raw * |
10 years |
| Kathy S |
SWAN - open to all * |
30 years |
| Lory J |
Stay for the Miracle * |
4 years |
| 19 July |
| Jim W |
Sober by the Bay * |
38 years |
| John O |
By the Book * |
15 years |
| Tim H |
Third Tradition * |
1 year |
| 20 July |
| George Z |
Bel Air Wednesday Group * |
41 years |
| 21 July |
| Tim C |
One Day at a Time * |
7 years |
| 22 July |
| Frank M |
Sobriety on Friday * |
12 years |
| Michael Y |
New Life Aberdeen * |
4 years |
| 23 July |
| Nedra K |
Bel Air Womens Big Book * |
32 years |
| 24 July |
| Gil E |
Good News Group * |
25 years |
| Laura G |
Delta Big Book * |
1 year |
| 26 July |
| Eric W |
By the Book * |
1 year |
| Rhea B |
Solution for Living * |
12 years |
| 27 July |
| David B |
T.H.I.N.K * |
16 years |
| Heather B |
Joppa Twelve Step * |
1 year |
| Rich T |
T.H.I.N.K * |
4 years |
| 28 July |
| Marissa D |
Any Lengths * |
7 years |
| 29 July |
| Bob G |
Forest Hill Friday Night * |
15 years |
| Jeff H |
North East Friday Night * |
1 year |
| 30 July |
| Paul P |
Fallston Early Saturday Gp * |
4 years |
| * physical meeting |
| † virtual meeting |
| ‡ actual sobriety date |
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