Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

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

Week of September 18, 2022


Spirit of Step Nine

" . . . the readiness to take the full consequences of our past acts, and to take responsibility for the well-being of others at the same time, is the very spirit of Step Nine."

Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, p 87


Upcoming Events


Office News

Thank you to all the groups and individuals who continue to support the Intergroup through contributions and service. 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.


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.

Sunday Meditation Meeting is back! St Paul's in Aberdeen at 4:30 pm. All are welcome.

DISTRICT NEWS:

Wednesday, September 21st - District 28 Monthly Meeting The meeting is In Person at Bel Air United Methodist Church 21 Linwood Ave, Room 202 and on Zoom, Meeting ID: 988 561 607. Passcode: 754350. You can also or Dial In at 646 876 9923. For more information email mgsdistrict28@gmail.com.

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

Saturday, October 8th 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM District 11 Traditions Workshop and Play at West Nottingham Presbyterian Church, 1195 Firetower Road, Colora, MD 21917. Complimentary breakfast and lunch provided. Come join us for an entertaining day learning about A.A.'s Twelve Traditions.

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

Is your home group represented? Join us on September 27th at 7 PM for the September Intergroup Council Meeting.

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

September 19 - September 25 Good News Group
September 26 - October 2 Sobriety on Friday
October 3 - October 9 Thirsty Thursday
October 10 - October 16 Any Lengths

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


Anniversaries

* physical meeting
† virtual meeting
‡ actual sobriety date
19 September
Chuck G Darlington Big Book * 39 years
Meg C Cut It Out * 4 years
20 September
Amy T Bel Air Womens Group - OPEN to ALL * 4 years
Bethany B By the Book * 14 years
21 September
Bruce B Bel Air Wednesday Gp * 39 years
Dave B North East Big Book * 1 year
22 September
Brittney H Any Lengths * 8 years
Chuck L Back to Basics * 10 years
Phil J Never Too Early * 1 year
23 September
Melissa W Acceptance Group * 1 year
Pete P North East Friday Night * 40 years
25 September
Ginger H Good News Group * 13 years
Lori M Sunday Morning Now * 28 years
Trish D SOS Group * 1 year
26 September
Shawn M Monday Night Raw * 10 years
Susan W SWAN * 11 years
Vincent L Emmorton Beginners * 31 years
27 September
Joe F By the Book * 26 years
Mitch O Twelve Step Group * 28 years
Sean D Sober by the Bay * 24 years
28 September
Gwen G North East Big Book * 20 years
Mary M Joppa Twelve Step * 17 years
Victor M THINK Group * 38 years
29 September
Josh A Living the Steps * 5 years
01 October
Skip M Jarrettsville Twelve Step * 44 years
02 October
Dan Y SOS Group 32 years
03 October
Corey H Darlington Big Book * 6 years
04 October
Bob P Twelve Step Group * 5 years
Sarah S Bel Air Womens Group-Open to All * 2 years
06 October
Marian P Living the Steps 1 year
07 October
Kenny T Sobriety on Friday * 6 years
08 October
Kandy G New Beginnings * 18 years
Pat F Jarrettsville Twelve Step * 3 years
* physical meeting
† virtual meeting
‡ actual sobriety date

Final Thought:

"Promises of Step Nine . . . will always materialize if we work for them."

Alcoholics Anonymous, p 84


28 Centennial Lane Aberdeen, MD 21001-2498