Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

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

Week of June 11, 2023


Telling the Worst

"Though the variations were many, my main theme was always 'How godawful I am!' Just as I often exaggerated my modest attainments by pride, so I exaggerated my defects through guilt."

As Bill Sees It, p. 311


Upcoming Events


Office News

Please call or email the office to update/change your home group information for the Fall Meeting Directory; office@nemdaa.org, phone number 410-272-4150.

Come check out the new items we have available at the office!


ANNOUNCEMENTS

GROUP NEWS:

June 17th - New Beginnings will not be meeting due to church activities.

June 20th - Freedom Group will be celebrating the group's 40 Year Anniversary. Doors will open at 6 PM for food and fellowship, meeting to begin at 7 PM. Speakers to include Mark D.. Please come celebrate with us! Perryville United Methodist Church, (Hall behind church with red door, parking available across the street) 359 broad street, Perryville.

June 21st - North East Big Book 7 PM will be meeting at the North East Park, Crouch Pavilion, 200 West Walnut Street, North East.Picnic tables are available, chairs are encouraged for your comfort!

June 23rd - North East Friday Night Group 8 PM will be meeting at Bethel Lutheran Church located at RT 40 and RT 272 in North East, MD ( behind McDonalds and the Car Wash ) For June 23rd only due to church activities.

June 24th - Rising Sun Big Book will be having its 3rd annual picnic at McCoy Farms - 762 Rock Run RD, Port Deposit, MD. Starts at 11 AM, Speakers at 1 PM and 4 PM. Live Band, Food and Fellowship. Bring your favorite dish!

June 26th - Aberdeen Monday Night will not be meeting due to church activities.

June 27th - Sober by the Bay will be celebrating the group's 20 Year Anniversary. Saint John's Episcopal Church, 226 Market St, Charlestown, MD 21914. Come and join us.

June 28th - Wednesday Night Twelve Step will not be meeting due to church activities.

DISTRICT/AREA 29 MARYLAND NEWS/AAWS:

June 14th - District 30 Monthly Meeting. Our next Virtual District Meeting on June 14th 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 on District service, contact Steffani M. at steffani@nemdaa.org.

June 21st - District 28 is inviting the fellowship to meet and listen to our Delegate Kurt W. He will be reviewing the highlights of the General Service Conference and answer any questions you may have. The district will be serving pizza and cookies as well as coffee and water at 6:30 PM. Kurt's presentation will begin at 7 PM. You can attend in person at Bel Air United Methodist Church, 21 Linwood Ave, Room 202 or on Zoom Meeting ID: 988 561 607 Passcode: 754350. We hope everyone can participate. For the Delegate documents see the EVENTS Page.

 

Institutions Committee

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


Service

from the Archives Chair . . .
One way of giving back, paying it forward, and being in service is to agree to a personal interview related to your experience, strength and hope. These interviews are conducted by the NEMDAA Archivist. Personal histories are recorded for transcription and can be used to carry the message (anonymity is protected, of course}. Interested in archives work or in working on your group's history? Contact archives@nemdaa.org.

Support Maryland A.A. . . join us at the Maryland State Convention - August 4th - 6th at the Delta Hotel by Marriot, Hunt Valley, 245 Shawan Road, Hunt Valley. Without unity, the Heart of A.A. would cease to beat. Flyers English - State Convention and Spanish - State Convention. Spanish & ASL Interpretation will be provided with additional accommodations for the hard of hearing.


Answering Service

June 12 - June 18 Thirsty Thursday   
June 19 - June 25 Any Lengths   
June 26 - July 2 By The Book   
July 3 - July 9 Providence Group   

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


Anniversaries

12 June
Caleb T Rising Sun Group 13 years   
Dana G By the Book 5 years   
Keith L Cut it Out 1 year   
13 June
Christina J Bel Air Womens Group - Open to All 1 year   
John T By the Book 10 years   
Steve C Third Tradition 1 year   
14 June
Kelly S North East Big Book 2 years   
15 June
Jamie W Came to Believe 1 year   
Rich B Living the Steps 1 year   
16 June
George L Daily Reflections 5 years   
Kris A Happy Hour 2 years   
20 June
Tom K Third Tradition 17 years   
Victor R Sober by the Bay 40 years   
21 June
Joe D North East Big Book 1 year   
Rob R Rule 62 15 years   
Tom F North East Big Book 1 year   
22 June
Chana G Any Lengths 12 years   
Dwight S Just for Today 18 years   
Jane McK Just for Today 21 years   
23 June
Jim Z North East Friday Group 18 years   
John F Sobriety on Friday 4 years   
24 June
Cliff B New Beginnings 35 years   
25 June
Lindsay D Sunday Morning NOW 2 years   
26 June
Travis V Cut it Out 2 years   
27 June
Donney B Sober by the Bay 1 year   
28 June
Jean W North East Big Book 26 years   
Rich N Rule 62 12 years   
29 June
Jake B One Day at a Time 6 years   
Marc D Any Lengths 8 years   
Robert B Beware of the 4 Horsemen 15 years   
Steven K Never Too Early 1 year   
Suzanne S Pursuit of Happiness 1 year   
01 July
Jim K New Beginnings 36 years   
 
Total Years of Sobriety: 334  

Final Thought:

"They always discovered that relief never came by confessing the sins of other people. Everybody had to confess his own."

Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, p. 56


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