Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

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

Week of November 26, 2023


Sponsorship

"Alcoholic Anonymous began with sponsorship. When Bill W., only a few months sober, was stricken with a powerful urge to drink, this thought came to him: 'You need another alcoholic to talk to. You need another alcoholic just as much as he needs you.'"

Pamphlet: Questions & Answers on Sponsorship. p. 1


Upcoming Events


Office News

Thanks to Allen G for his Birthday Plan Contribution of $53.00 CELEBRATING 53 Years of Continuous Sobriety.

New Year's Eve Dinner/Dance Tickets are available online . . . limited supply availabile in the office (410) 272-4150.


ANNOUNCEMENTS

GROUP NEWS:

Get Connected - New Meeting Wednesdays at noon - 227 Howard St. Elkton - in the 'Voices of Hope' building. All are welcome.

November 30th - Depth and Width will have its last meeting until the group announces their new location in 2024. Please join us on Thursday November 30th at First Presbyterian Church, 224 N Main St, Bel Air.

December 9th - Founding Moments - a Brief Look at A.A.'s History - Sponsored by Rule 62. Join us from 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM to hear the story of the events that led to the historic meeting of our cofounders, Bill W. and Dr. Bob. (Presented by Mike M., Brunswick Maryland) at Harford Community Church 2504 Creswell Rd 21015.

December 13th - Joppa 12 Step Group Anniversary - 45 years. Food and refreshments from 6 PM - 7 PM. Speaker at 7 PM. All are welcome.. Channel of Grace Worship Center, 2500 Willoughby Beach Rd, Edgewood.

December 18th - SWAN Holiday Party. Ladies - Please Join SWAN for our annual Holiday Party at Nesbitt Hall, 99 North Main Street, Port Deposit, MD. Potluck Dinner at 6 PM, Speaker Meeting at 7 PM. Please feel welcome to bring a dish or dessert. All women in recovery are welcome (children are always welcome, and please supervise them). Looking forward to seeing old friends and new friends as we celebrate the blessing of recovery together.

December 31st - Annual New Years's Eve Alcathon hosted by Rising Sun Monday Group 7PM - to midnight. Pot luck dinner and great fellowship. Come join us at our meeting location at West Nottingham Presbyterian Church, 1195 Firetower Road, Colora, MD 21917

DISTRICT NEWS:

CHRISTMAS DAY ALCATHON - District 28 will be holding a Christmas Day Alcathon at Harford Community Church, 2504 Creswell Road, Bel Air, MD. Meetings will be from 9 am to 5pm (every other hour). Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and coffee provided. Bring a dish if you wish. Join us to celebrate the gifts of Sobriety!

INTERGROUP NEWS:

November 28th - Intergroup Council Monthly Meeting - Support your home group and give them a voice at the next meeting on November 28th at 7 PM. 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

Ready to Ring in the New Year once again? The Intergroup is hosting an AA New Year's Eve Dinner/Dance once again this year from 7:30 pm - 12:30 am at the North East Methodist church hall which will include a catered dinner, desserts, noisemakers, a photo booth, and dancing with a DJ playing all your favorite hits and a "ball drop" to ring in the New Year! Tickets are once again only $25 per person and are now available through the Intergroup office, ticket sellers and online! Hurry, only 120 tickets available. Any questions email Michele C., office@nemdaa.org.

 

Institutions Committee

The Institution 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

from the Finance Committee Chair. . . BIRTHDAY PLAN Celebrate sobriety! Consider sending a separate contribution to Intergroup to celebrate your anniversary! Most people send one dollar per year of sobriety, but it's flexible. You can ask for your contribution to remain anonymous, if you'd like. CELEBRATE!. Be sure to indicate that your contribution is for the Birthday Plan.

Archives Committee Office Hours will continue on Fridays, 1:30-3 PM on Friday, December 1st and continue on most Fridays. If you want to offer a couple hours of service you are welcome. Please check with the office or email Archives before coming in to make sure someone from the Archives Committee will be there. Mark at archives@nemdaa.org

Upcoming Holidays. Please let us know if your group will be meeting or closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. During the holidays we have many out of state members attending our meetings and many local people who may just need a meeting. The Meeting Guide App is updated directly from our website for our meetings. Please help us give our fellowship the most updated information.


Answering Service

November 27 - December 3 Bel Air Wednesday Night   
December 4 - December 10 Bel Air Womens Big Book   
December 11 - December 17 Never Too Early   
December 18 - December 24 Fallston Early Saturday   

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


Anniversaries

26 November
Jim S Sunday Morning Now 15 years   
27 November
Becky P Rising Sun Group 10 years   
Chris B Caring and Sharing 11 years   
28 November
Cheri W Sisters of Sobriety -Open to All 1 year   
Nick C Solution For Living 1 year   
29 November
Bee F Joppa 12 Step 2 years   
Jen V It Takes a Village 13 years   
Michele W THINK Group 30 years   
30 November
Keith M Living the Steps 9 years   
Marge M Bel Air Womens Big Book 5 years   
01 December
Mike R Bel Air Friday Night Group 18 years   
02 December
Adam C Early Bird Group 12 years   
Jim D New Beginnings 16 years   
03 December
Ken B Sunday Morning Now 31 years   
04 December
Jenny B Cut It Out Group 2 years   
John B Bel Air Big Book 1 year   
05 December
Scott T Sober by the Baty 6 years   
Spiro K Third Traditions 43 years   
Tony M Sober by the Bay 12 years   
06 December
Elaine R North East Big Book 4 years   
07 December
Bob B Higher Power 19 years   
Lauren E One Day at a Time 2 years   
Lynn W Bel Air Womens Big Book 35 years   
Skip M North East Twelve and Twelve 33 years   
08 December
Natasha G Forest Hill Friday Night 22 years   
10 December
Mark B Sunday Reflections 1 year   
11 December
Jeff L Bel Air Big Book 11 years   
Tim T Rising Sun Group 38 years   
12 December
Derrick B Third Tradition 22 years   
Jodi I By the Book 7 years   
Matt K Tuesday Night Stay Stopped 7 years   
13 December
Agatha It Takes a Village 2 years   
14 December
Allie C Bel Air Womens Big Book 2 years   
Eric M Sunlight of the Spirit 8 years   
Jay E Living the Steps 11 years   
Joe S Came To Believe 24 years   
 
Total Years of Sobriety: 486  

Final Thought:

"Question-What's the difference between self-esteem and ego? Answer- Self-esteem doesn't need an audience. Thomas B., Pinellas Park, Florida, August 2003"

A Rabbit Walks into a Bar. p. 128


28 Centennial Lane Aberdeen, MD 21001-2498