Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

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

Week of January 14, 2024


For those who want it

A.A. will not work for those who simply need it, only for those who truly want it. I did at the start, and still do. So that is why, 14 years later, I'm still sober. We accomplished together what I was incapable of doing alone.

One Big Tent, p. 50


Upcoming Events


Office News

Minutes from the December 2023 Intergroup Council Meeting have been added to the website. Any required corrections can be emailed to steffani@nemdaa.org or brought up at the next meeting on 1/23/24. USE THIS LINK TO VIEW THE MINUTES - 12-26-2023 - NEMDA Meeting Minutes.

New 2024 Contribution Address and Form for MGS (Maryland General Service). You can use this link to contribute on line or you can print the Mail Contribution Form NEW FORM - UPDATED ADDRESS JANUARY 2024 -MGS. Contribution Address: Maryland General Service, PO Box 1834, Frederick, MD. 21702.


ANNOUNCEMENTS

GROUP NEWS:

Rising Sun Big Book meeting on Wednesdays 6:30 PM at the West Nottingham Presbyterian Church is cancelled until April 3rd.

DISTRICT NEWS:

January 17th - District 28 Monthly Meeting at Bel Air United Methodist Church, 21 Linwood Ave, Bel Air or on Zoom Meeting ID: 988 561 607 Passcode: 754350. For more information email mgsdistrict28@gmail.com.

INTERGROUP NEWS:

February 17th - BINGO - Paper tickets are available for $20 at the Intergroup office and with some members of the fellowship. Reserve your seat & enjoy an evening of fun and fellowship!

The Second Annual AA Intergroup New Year's Eve Dinner Dance was another huge success! Thank you to the Intergroup staff and to the event committee (Chrissy H., John H., Pat E., James T., Kirsten R., Loren, Nick, Jenn C., Alicia, Paige, Zoe and Bill C.) for all of your help and support!! We made a slight profit to go the Intergroup and everyone said they enjoyed the food and music. Happy New Year! Michele C.

MARYLAND/AAWS NEWS:

January 20th - MGS - AREA 29 - Committees Strategic Planning Meeting Virtual 9AM - 3PM. Meeting information will be posted as soon as possible. Get involved and give your home group a voice.

February 22nd - 25th - Save the Date - Register now NERAASA (Northeast Regional A.A. Service Assembly.) This is a weekend of learning how to serve your home group through service in your area and region. If you are interested visit the website at NERAASA or seek out your district DCM to get more information.

 

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

We would like to send our prayers and condolences to the family and friends of Father Dan M. He was very active in service in AA for over 52 years. He will be missed.

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


Answering Service

January 15 - January 21 Living the Steps   
January 22 - January 28 Happy Hour   
January 29 - February 4 Joppa Twelve Step   
February 5 - February 11 Good News Group   

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


Anniversaries

15 January
Jeffrey W Bel Air Big Book 26 years   
Kurt R Darlington Big Book 1 year   
Sashi Cut It Out 1 year   
16 January
Addie H Sober by the Bay 1 year   
Eddie S By the Book 3 years   
17 January
Ashley P North East Big Book 10 years   
Ladonna K Wednesday Night 12 Step 14 years   
19 January
Debbie J Sobriety on Friday 31 years   
Karen S The Lunch Bunch 47 years   
Tony W Acceptance Group 9 years   
20 January
Joe M New Beginnings 25 years   
Travis F Fallston Early Saturday Group 1 year   
22 January
Tim S Spirit of Life 23 years   
23 January
Rich G By the Book 28 years   
24 January
Ben G To the Bitter End 6 years   
25 January
Kealey P Pursuit of Happiness 2 years   
Meredith J Came to Believe 5 years   
30 January
Bill P By the Book 10 years   
Jim V Third Tradition 20 years   
31 January
Carl K North East Big Book 1 year   
Loren THINK Group 4 years   
01 February
Lore N Came to Believe 10 years   
02 February
Hamilton S North East Friday Group 25 years   
03 February
Jack M New Beginnings 6 years   
Jeff P Plug in the Jug 39 years   
Kim C Fallston Early Saturday Group 38 years   
 
Total Years of Sobriety: 386  

Final Thought:

"We grow by our willingness to face and rectify errors and convert them into assets."

Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 124.


28 Centennial Lane Aberdeen, MD 21001-2498