Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

Walking Across a Bridge

"In taking Step Nine, it turned out, I was walking across a bridge that had already been built by my Higher Power, time and sobriety."

Making Amends, p. 54

Upcoming Events

• September 14th - District 30 Monthly Meeting
• September 21st - District 28 Monthly Meeting
• September 24th - District 30 Annual Picnic
• September 27th - Intergroup Council Monthly Meeting - Special Election

Office News

Thank you to all the groups and individuals who continue to support the Intergroup through contributions and service. Special Thanks go to Martha H. for celebrating her Anniversary with a Birthday Plan Contribution. Contributions may be made by mail or in person at the office: NEMDAA, 28 Centennial Lane, Aberdeen, MD 21001, or online via the PayPal account which is set up for contributions and is accessible on the Contribute page

Grapevine has announced a price increase on all books $2.49 per book effective January 1, 2023. Most will go from $11.50 to $13.99. Please inform the office if you would like to order any of the titles prior to the price increase. Currently we have most titles in stock.

FEATURED LITERATURE: 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. 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."

ANNOUNCEMENTS

GROUP NEWS:

THE KEYS TO THE KINGDOM NEW LOCATION , Mon. 6pm, North East United Methodist Church, 308 S. Main St.

CELEBRATE SOBRIETY FALLSTON SPEAKERS MEETING New meeting, Opening Sept. 19th, Monday 6pm, Holy Communion Lutheran Church, 621 Fallston Rd. Fallston.

Effective immediately, SPIRIT OF LIFE has re-opened at the Haven House, Monday 7pm.

Pursuit of Happiness - TIME CHANGE to 7 PM for the meeting, 6:30 PM for fellowship. Group will read from Came to Believe.

DISTRICT NEWS:

Wednesday, Sept 14th - 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.

Saturday, September 24th 11am - 2pm. - District 30 Annual Picnic at Havre de Grace Ambulance Corp. Bring a side dish or dessert if you wish.

INTERGROUP NEWS:

FALL GRATITUDE BREAKFAST on October 16th. Tickets are $20 each. The breakfast will be from 8 AM to 12 PM at the Level Volunteer Fire Hall, 3363 Level Village Road, Havre de Grace, MD 21078. For tickets you can email Kelly at kelly@nemdaa.org or call the office at 410-272-4150.

AREA 29 MARYLAND NEWS:

Area Committe Meeting on September 24th from 9 AM - 3 PM. The meeting will be held in Easton hosted by District 37 Eastern Shore, St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 100 Peachblossom Rd., Easton, MD 21601. If you are interested in getting involved send email to Georgia at georgia@nemdaa.org.

Institutions Committee

Thanks to all the groups and individuals that are offering their services to take meetings into Perry Point and CCDC. We are looking forward to other facilities opening back up for A.A. Meetings. You can contact Rex at rex@nemdaa.org or Frank at frank@nemdaa.org.

Service

Be of service to your home group join us at the Intergroup Council Meeting on September 27th at 7 PM.

A Special Election will be held for Intergroup Council Chair for term of 2022 – 2024. To stand for Intergroup Chair an A.A. member should have 3 consecutive years of sobriety. For more information about the position please read the ByLaws. If you are interested in nominating someone from the A.A. Fellowship or you wish to stand, please send email to office@nemdaa.org or steffani@nemdaa.org

The meetng will be held in person at the Intergroup Office at 28 Centennial Lane, Aberdeen and virtually on Zoom. Dial In at 301 715 8592. Meeting ID: 837 2163 6986. Passcode: nemdaa or 425203. Virtual doors will open at 6:45 PM. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU.

Answering Service

Anniversaries