Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

the measuring stick . . .

"Only Step One, where we made the 100 percent admission we were powerless over alcohol, can be practiced with absolute perfection. The remaining eleven Steps state perfect ideals. They are goals toward which we look, and the measuring sticks by which we estimate our progress."

Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions p.68

Upcoming Events

• May 10th - District 30 Mothly Meeting
• May 12th - District 11 Monthly Meeting

Office News

The Intergroup Office is looking for volunteers. If you are interested, please call us at 410-272-4150 and see how you can help serve our A.A. Fellowship.

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.

Spring Meeting Directory is now available in office - 10 copies for $2.00. A printable version is also available on our website! PRINTABLE MEETING DIRECTORY

ANNOUNCEMENTS

GROUP NEWS:

Plug in the Jug 6 PM in Elkton - NEW LOCATION - at the Haven House, 1195 Augustine Hwy, Elkton, MD 21921. We will still have our Bon Fire weather permitting. Please bring your camp chair. Coffee is available. We will be inside for bad weather and when the temperature is lower than 40 degrees. Come join us.

May 12th - Daily Reflections will be celebrating the group's 30 Year Anniversary. Doors will open at 6:30 PM for food and fellowship, meeting to begin at 8 PM. Come celebrate with us! Grace Reform Episcopal Church, 560 Fountain St, Havre de Grace.

Big Book Study hosted by Rule 62 has been canceled.

Joppa Twelve Step needs support. Step meeting with fellowship, coffee and candy! We meet Wednesdays at 7 PM.

The Early Bird Group returned to North East Community Park, North East MD, Saturday April 22nd. Please join us Saturday mornings at 8:30 AM by the water, bring your own beverages.

Daily Reflections New Beginnings needs support. Thursdays at 5:30 PM in Port Deposit at Nesbitt Hall. .

It's a New Day is in need of support. Sunday's at 1 PM in Port Deposit at Nesbitt Hall.

DISTRICT/AREA 29 MARYLAND NEWS:

May 10th - District 30 Monthly Meeting on Zoom at 7 PM. Please spread the word. Meeting ID: 827 7522 1425. Passcode: 770711. You can also Dial In at 929 205 6099.

May 12th - District 11 Monthly Meeting at 6:30 PM at Bethel Lutheran Church, off of route 40, behind the McDonalds, in North East MD. All are welcome!

May 20th - Area Assembly Delegate Report Back from the General Service Conference. The Assembly meets at the Severna Park United Methodist Church, 731 Benfield Rd., Severna Park. Meeting will start at 9 AM. Our Delegate Kurt W. will review the highlights of the conference and answer questions.

Institutions Committee

Harford County Detention Center is in need of female speakers. Please email us office@nemdaa.org for more information

Service

Are you interested in getting involved in service work? for your home group, to learn about sponsorship, carrying the message into institutions, attending Area Assembly meetings . . . email us at office@nemdaa.org and we'll let you know how you can serve the A.A. Fellowship.

Ways and Means Committee is still searching for a chair person, come to our next Intergroup meeting on May 23rd for more information on this and other service positions. Come in to the office or join us on zoom!

Answering Service

Anniversaries