Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

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

Week of July 2, 2023


Fear as a Steppingstone

"For all it's usual destructiveness, we have found that fear can be the starting point for better things."

As Bill Sees It, p. 22


Upcoming Events


Office News

The Intergroup Office will be closed on July 4th in observance of the holiday.

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.


ANNOUNCEMENTS

GROUP NEWS:

July 4th & July 11th Bel Air Womens Group 7:30 PM will not be meeting due to church activities.

July 4th The Lunch Bunch will not be meeting due to the holiday and community activities.

The Lunch Bunch is no longer a hybrid meeting. They can still be found in person Monday through Friday at St. Johns Episcopal Church, 11901 Bel Air Rd, Kingsville, MD at noon.

Port in the Storm is in need of support. Sundays at 7:30 PM in Port Deposit. Open discussion Format, coffee and snacks will be available.

INTERGROUP NEWS:

Save the Dates:
October 22, 2023 - FALL GRATITUDE BREAKFAST
February 17, 2024 - BINGO
April 21, 2024 - SPRING GRATITUDE BREAKFAST

Starting August, 2023 NEMDAA Intergroup Monthly Meeting will be in person only. For July a new Zoom link, Meeting ID, and Passcode will be posted on the website and the bulletin.

DISTRICT/AREA 29 MARYLAND NEWS/AAWS:

July 3rd - Monthly Intergroup Liaison Committee Meeting 6:30 PM on Zoom or Dial In at 301 715 8592. Meeting ID: 810 0529 8663. Passcode: 473809. Spanish Translation Provided. Gerald R, outgoing Hagerstown IG Chair, is presenting on HAIG experience and lessons learned over the past 2 years. Please join in and support Maryland Intergroup.

 

Institutions Committee

Many thanks go to Rex for serving the fellowship. He is turning over the Institutions Committee to Kyle L. The Intergroup Council and A.A. Fellowship welcome Kyle. You can reach Kyle at kyle@nemdaa.org.


Service

Answering Service is looking for more home groups interested in committing to answering the phone for Twelve Step work when the office is closed. Please contact office@nemdaa.org if you are willing to be of service!


Answering Service

July 3 - July 9 Providence Group   
July 10 - July 16 New Beginnings   
July 17 - July 23 Third Tradition   
July 24 - July 30 Bel Air Wednesday   

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


Anniversaries

02 July
Jason B Good News Group 15 years   
03 July
Bailey G Cut it Out 1 year   
05 July
Rachael B Kingsville Wednesday Night 7 years   
06 July
Chris L North East 12 and 12 4 years   
Marissa D Any Lengths 8 years   
Mark D Just For Us Guys open to all 19 years   
07 July
Michelle S Happy Hour 11 years   
08 July
Brandon L Steppin into Saturday Night 2 years   
Steve T New Beginnings 9 years   
09 July
Laura G Delta Big Book 2 years   
10 July
Gary L Stay For The Miracle 40 years   
11 July
Glen G Sober by the Bay 2 years   
Lisa B Sisters of Sobriety 1 year   
Patsy W By the Book 17 years   
12 July
Joe C To the Bitter End 17 years   
Laurie S North East Big Book 30 years   
Phil A Joppa 12 Step 24 years   
18 July
John O By the Book 16 years   
20 July
James B Never Too Early 7 years   
Nedra K Bel Air Womens Big Book 33 years   
 
Total Years of Sobriety: 265  

Final Thought:

"It explained so much . . . it promised recovery if I would do a few simple things and be willing to have the desire to drink removed. Here was hope."

Alcoholics Anonymous p. 273


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