Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

Victory in Defeat

"Only through utter defeat are we able to take our first steps toward liberation and strength. Our admissions of personal powerlessness finally turn out to be firm bedrock upon which happy and purposeful lives may be built."

As Bill Sees It. p.135

Upcoming Events

• April 12th - District 30 Monthly Meeting
• April 14th - District 11 Monthly Meeting
• April 15th - MINI CONFERENCE - HELP PREPARE THE DELEGATE!!
• April 16th - Area 29 Accessibilities Committee
• April 16th - SPRING APPRECIATION BREAKFAST

Office News

The first publishing of the NEMDAA Meeting Directory for Spring 2023 will be available at the Spring Appreciation Breakfast.

Please join us at the Spring Appreciation Breakfast on April 16th. Ticket donation is $20. You can purchase tickets in the office or online with this link: TICKETS. Doors open at 7:30 AM breakfast 8-10, Sobriety Countdown at 10 AM, 50/50, door prizes and Speaker to follow. This year David N. from Annapolis will be sharing is experience, strength and hope with us. His Home group is the Bowie Friday Night Speakers Meeting. Please join us for a morning filled with fellowship and fun.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

GROUP NEWS:

S.O.S. Group will not meet on Sunday April 9th due to facility closure for Easter.

Attraction Rather Than Promotion 6 PM Bel Air United Methodist Church - will not meet this Sunday April 9th due to facility closure.

Save the Date for the Big Book Study May 13th & May 20th noon to 5 PM sponsored by Rule 62 Group. Bring your Big Book, paper and something to write with. Snacks, Coffee and water will be provided. Harford Community Church, 2504 Creswell Road, Bel Air, MD 21015. Big Book Study Flyer.

Sunday Reflections will not have coffee at the 4/16 meeting. Please bring your own. Doughnuts will be provided.

DISTRICT/AREA 29 MARYLAND NEWS:

April 12th - District 30 Monthly Meeting 7 PM on Zoom. Please spread the word. 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.

April 14th - District 11 Monthly Meeting at 6:30 PM. Join us at the Bethel Lutheran Church, off of route 40, behind the McDonalds, in North East MD. All are welcome!

April 15th - Mini Conference. Come discuss GSC agenda items and make recommendations to the Delegate, Kurt W. Bring your sponsor, sponsee or a newcomer. For more information see the MINI CONFERENCE FLYER.

April 22nd - District 11 Workshop -This is How It Works 9 AM - 1:30 PM.. Learn more about how A.A. works. There will be Speakers, games and prizes. Light breakfast and lunch provided. Doors open at 8:30 AM at Bethel Lutheran Church, 24 Cameron Road, North East. This is How It Works - Workshop Flyer presented by District 11. Be of Service to A.A. - Join us for a day of fun and fellowship!

Institutions Committee

For Institutions Committee information email Rex at rex@nemdaa.org.

Service

We send our prayers and condolences to the family and friends of Paul L. We thank him for his service to his Home Group, Sunlight of the Spirit, Paul passed away with 35 years of sobriety.

April 15th - MINI CONFERENCE. All A.A. Members Encouraged to Attend. In Person or on Zoom - 8:30 AM Orientation, 9 AM - 3:30 PM at Severna Park Methodist Church, 731 Benfield Rd, Severna Park or on Zoom, Meeting ID: 335 232 9265, Passcode: mini. Coffee, snacks, and lunch provided. BE INVOLVED....Your views, opinions, and experience are essential to our Delegate, Kurt W. BE INFORMED.....Our Area 29 trusted servants will share agenda items to be discussed at the General Service Conference. BE INSPIRED.... It's up to us to ensure that the AA program is here anytime, anywhere when someone reaches out for help.

Answering Service

Anniversaries