Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

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

Week of September 10, 2023


Attitude Adjustment

"So, I made the decision to keep coming back to A.A. . . . the 'committee' in my head took a break when I was there. I laughed, smiled and listened. Little by little, I got it."

Beginner's Book, p. 16


Upcoming Events


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.

October 22nd - Fall Gratitude Breakfast Tickets are now available on-line and in the office . . . please come and join us for fellowship, sobriety countdown, door prizes, 50/50 drawing, and a Speaker's Meeting. Use this link to the EVENTS page to purchase tickets on line. Ticket donation is $20.00. FLYER - FALL GRATITUDE BREAKFAST 2023.


ANNOUNCEMENTS

GROUP NEWS:

We need your support - Forest Hill Tuesday Night at 7 PM at the Centre United Methodist Church, 2409 Rocks Rd, Forest Hill. Please come and join us.

October 11th - Rule 62 will be celebrating it's 5 Year Group Anniversary. Food starting at 5:15 PM followed by a Speaker at 7. There will be gourmet coffee and snacks as well. Please come and join us. St. Mattew's Church, 1200 East Churchville Road, Bel Air, MD 21014.

October 20th - The North East Friday Night Group will celebrate 58 Years at 8 PM. Please join us for the celebration. North East United Methodist Church, 308 East Main Street, North East, MD, 21901.

INTERGROUP NEWS:

September 26th - Intergroup Monthly Meeting at 7PM. The meeting will be held in person at the Intergroup Office at 28 Centennial Lane, Aberdeen and on line on Zoom. Meeting ID: 826-6343-9078. Password: 070124. Virtual doors will open at 6:45 PM. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU. Any questions, please email the Intergroup Secretary at steffani@nemdaa.org.

DISTRICT NEWS:

September 13th - District 30 Monthly Meeting at 7 PM on Zoom. Meeting ID: 827 7522 1425. Password: 770711. You can also Dial In at 929 205 6099. For more information you can contact the District at Aa.district30.md@gmail.com.

September 20th - District 28 Monthly Meeting 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 you can join us!!! For more information email mgsdistrict28@gmail.com

MARYLAND AND AREA NEWS:

September 17th - Area 29 Accessibilities Alcoholics Anonymous exploring Blind and Low Vision Accessibility in AA at 3 PM. Guest speakers. Meeting ID: 841 2499 3206. Password: 326186. ASL & Spanish Interpretation provided upon request Accessibilities@MarylandAA.org.

The New Box 459 is available. Use this link to read Box 459 - READ SUMMER 2023 BOX 459 ISSUE and share with your home group.

 

Institutions Committee

The Institution"s Committee is looking for Home Groups to sponsor meetings being taken into sober houses, rehabs & other institutions for more information email Kyle at kyle@nemdaa.org.


Service

We want to send our love and condolences to the family and friends of Jack H. Jack served as a member of the Bel Air Wednesday Night Group (The Red Door) for many years, and dedicated over 41 years of sobriety to the fellowship. We thank Jack for all his service and he will be greatly missed.

Be of Service to your Home Group fill out the ON LINE GROUP SURVEY - If you feel you have information or ideas to share with the AAWS and their committees feel free to respond to the survey. It is open to all members of our fellowship.


Answering Service

September 11 - September 17 Living the Steps   
September 18 - September 24 Happy Hour   
September 25 - October 1 Joppa Twelve Step   
October 2 - October 8 Good News Group   

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


Anniversaries

11 September
Kevin J Cut It Out 3 years   
Lisa W Celebrate Sobriety 35 years   
12 September
Allie W Bel Air Womens Group - Open to all 5 years   
Casey The Third Tradition 16 years   
Eric W Freedom Group 31 years   
Rod S By The Book 1 year   
13 September
Bruce Mc Wednesday Night 12 Step 40 years   
Chloe T Rule 62 1 year   
14 September
Sandy W Bel Air Womens Big Book 20 years   
15 September
Chris K Sisters of Sobriety 12 years   
Georgia S Spesutia 16 years   
Lorenzo W Bel Air Friday Night 1 year   
16 September
Jeremy S New Beginnings 1 year   
17 September
Bill Murray Cowenton 15 years   
18 September
Howard Z Bel Air Big Book 33 years   
Nick C Cut It Out 2 years   
19 September
Amy T Bel Air Womens Group - Open to all 5 years   
Bethany B By The Book 15 years   
Terry W Stay Stopped 9 years   
20 September
Bruce B Bel Air Wednesday Night 40 years   
Dale W Kingsville Wednesday Night 8 years   
21 September
Chuck L Back to Basics 11 years   
22 September
Pete P North East Friday Night 41 years   
24 September
Ginger H Good News Group 14 years   
Lori M Sunday Morning Now 29 years   
25 September
Marc B Bel Air Big Book 15 years   
Susan W Swan Group 12 years   
26 September
Sean B Sober by the Bay 25 years   
27 September
Gwen G North East Big Book 21 years   
Nancy H Joppa 12 Step 1 year   
Victor M THINK Group 39 years   
28 September
Marian P Living the Steps 2 years   
29 September
Josh A Forest Hill Friday Night 6 years   
30 September
Kandy G New Beginnings 19 years   
 
Total Years of Sobriety: 544  

Final Thought:

" Above all other concerns, we must remember that we cannot drink. Not drinking is the first order of business for us, anywhere, any time, under any circumstances. This is strictly a matter of survival for us. "

Living Sober, p. 31


28 Centennial Lane Aberdeen, MD 21001-2498