Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

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

Week of December 3, 2023


In the Beginning . . .

"One tool that helped me early in my sobriety was the slogan H.A.L.T.: Don't get too hungry, too angry, too lonely or too tired."

Beginner's Book p. 51


Upcoming Events


Office News

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

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.


ANNOUNCEMENTS

GROUP NEWS:

December 3rd - DAY & TIME CHANGE - Keep it Simple Women's Group will now meet at 8 PM on Sundays on Zoom. Meeting ID: 828 0465 9084. Passcode: 164164.

December 8th - NEW MEETING - Alphabet Soup 6:30 PM at Achieve Behavioral Health Services Building, 2012 S Tollgate Rd, Suite 200, Bel Air. This will be an open A.A. meeting with a discussion format. Come and join us.

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 24th 6 PM New Life Group will be meeting at Elkton Presbyterian Church, 209 E. Main St., Elkton.

December 25th 7 PM Spirit of Life will be meeting at the Haven House Education Building.1195 Augustine Herman Highway, Elkton.

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 5 pm (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:

December 31st - 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

Ways & Means is looking for volunteers to help plan a Valentine's or St. Patrick's Day event in Aberdeen MD. Please contact Events@nemdaa.org

Archives Committee Office Hours will continue on Fridays, 1:30 - 3 PM on December 1st and continue on most Fridays. If you want to offer a couple of 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

December 4 - December 10 Bel Air Womens Big Book   
December 11 - December 17 Never Too Early   
December 18 - December 24 Fallston Early Saturday   
December 25 - December 31 Bel Air Big Book   

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


Anniversaries

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 Stay Stopped Group 7 years   
13 December
Agatha It Takes a Village 2 years   
Allison H 15 years   
Todd R Rule 62 1 year   
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   
18 December
Mike B Emmorton Beginners 37 years   
19 December
Herb F Third Tradition 10 years   
20 December
Ben R To The Bitter End 1 year   
21 December
Frank M Just for us Guys 3 years   
Shannon M Living the Steps 6 years   
23 December
Buzzy H Fallston Early Saturday Group 40 years   
Gala V Starting Foundation 1 year   
Kelly T New Beginnings 15 years   
 
Total Years of Sobriety: 472  

Final Thought:

"I have to do things that get my mind off myself and out of the center of the universe. It's too crowded, anyway."

Happy Joyous and Free p. 22


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