Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

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

Week of July 17, 2022


I Just Have to Give Up

"If I simply let go of a character defect - release it - my Higher Power will replace it with a character asset . . . I just have to give up the feelings that are manifestations of my character defects and the good automatically flows into my life."

Step by Step, p. 80


Upcoming Events


Office News

OFFICE HOURS are now Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10am till 3pm ONLY. Please call or email all updates for the current week's bulletin and website to the office by Wednesday 12 Noon.

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.


ANNOUNCEMENTS

GROUP NEWS:

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!

Effective immediately, EDGEWOOD NOON will no longer be meeting.

Effective immediately, SPIRIT OF LIFE is temporarily closed while they look for a new location.

Monday, August 1 - ABERDEEN MONDAY NIGHT will not meet due to church activities.

Tuesday, August 2 - SOLUTION FOR LIVING will meet in NE Park in Levy Pavilion, due to church activities.

DISTRICT NEWS:

Wednesday, July 20th District 28 Monthly Meeting. In Person at Bel Air United Methodist Church 21 Linwood Ave, Library (2nd floor) or on Zoom or Dial In at 646 876 9923. Meeting ID: 988 561 607. Passcode: 754350.. For more information email mgsdistrict28@gmail.com

AREA 29 NEWS:

Sunday, July 17th at 3pm - Area 29 Accessibility Committee - Applying the 12 Traditions to Accessibility Committees -- on Zoom at Accessibility Committee Meeting

AAWS GSO NEWS:

Tuesday, July 19th at 6:30pm Pacific - Special Presentation on the Development of the 4th edition of Alcoholicos Anonimos (Spanish 4th edition) on Zoom at Spanish 4th Edition Presentation

 

Institutions Committee

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. For more information Send an email to Rex@nemdaa.org


Service

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.

Be of service to your home group and the fellowship - get involved!

ONE suggestion is to share your Experience, Strength and Hope with others by submitting your story for the upcoming Fifth Edition of our beautiful Big Book Alcoholics Anonymous Fifth Edition BB story here.


Answering Service

July 18 - July 24 Bel Air Women's Big Book
July 25 - July 31 Never Too Early
August 1 - August 7 Bel Air Big Book
August 8 - August 14 Rule 62

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


Anniversaries

* physical meeting
† virtual meeting
‡ actual sobriety date
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
Bob G Plug in the Jug * 4 years
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
Megan B Attraction Rather Than Promotion * 3 years
25 July
Lisa H SWAN - women only * 32 years
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
Chris B Thirsty Thursday * 1 year
Christa S Pursuit of Happiness * 1 year
Colleen F Pursuit of Happiness * 6 years
Jane J Came to Believe * 14 years
Marissa D Any Lengths * 7 years
29 July
Bob G Forest Hill Friday Night * 15 years
Jeff H North East Friday Night * 1 year
Steffani M Daily Reflections * 4 years
30 July
Paul P Fallston Early Saturday Gp * 4 years
31 July
Bernie H Sunday Morning Now * 2 years
Pat H Delta Big Book * 1 year
02 August
Kevin P Three Legacies * 28 years
Rex By the Book * 6 years
03 August
Brandon C Rule 62 * 2 years
Scott C North East Big Book * 6 years
05 August
Jonathan T North East Friday Night * 14 years
* physical meeting
† virtual meeting
‡ actual sobriety date

Final Thought:

"My life is far from perfect, of course, but after a few twenty-four hours of sobriety and freedom from fear I have hope and gratitude. When I remember to work the program daily, I am able to replace fear with hope. "

Step by Step, p. 80


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