Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

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

Week of June 30, 2024


Program of action

"It is easy to let up on the spiritual program of action and rest on our laurels. We are headed for trouble if we do, for alcohol is a subtle foe."

Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 85


Upcoming Events


Office News

July 4th - The Office will be CLOSED for the holiday, with normal hours the rest of the week.

A.A. Book Sale:
Came to Believe - Large Print Only $4
As Bill Sees It - Hard and Soft Copies $9

Hazelden Book Sale:
Twelve Step Sponsorship
- $13
A Gentle Path Through the Twelve Principles - $12
Drop the Rock - Two book set $18

Help Wanted - The Intergroup office is seeking applicants for a part-time Office Manager. Must be able to manage the office independently, and be proficient in word processing; HTML proficiency desired but not mandatory. Please email office@nemdaa.org for more info.


ANNOUNCEMENTS

GROUP NEWS

July 4th - Bel Air Women's Big Book will meet at noon at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 1515 Emmorton Rd, Bel Air.

July 4th - Came to Believe will not be meeting due to the parade and church activities.

August 8th - Came to Believe will not meet due to church activities.

NEEDS SUPPORT - Search for Serenity at 7 PM on Tuesdays at Mount Christian Church in the trailers at 1824 Mountain Rd., Joppatown. Please join us to support A.A.

DISTRICT NEWS

For information about your District and how to be of service seek out your District Officers at their Home Groups. If you don't know what District you are in, use this link DISTRICT INFO.

INTERGROUP NEWS

Congratulations to Jean B. (Good News Group), who will serve as the next Intergroup Treasurer for the 2024-2026 term! The Intergroup Council is grateful to Jean for her willingness to serve.

September 14th - MUSICIANS WANTED for NEMDAA Pig Roast at Making Memories Event Venue in Perryville. Food & fellowship 12-5pm with an open speaker meeting at 3pm. Tickets are $20 each and available now. Please email events@nemdaa.org.

MARYLAND AREA and AAWS NEWS

July 1st - Area 29 Intergroup Liaison Committee (IGLC) Monthly Meeting - Please join us for our next virtual Intergroup Liaison Committee (IGLC) meeting on Monday, July 1st, 2024 at 6:30 pm via Zoom. Meeting ID: 869 1805 3341. Passcode: 352346 or Dial in at 301-715-8592. Terry P, Area 29 Delegate, will provide a Report Back from the recent General Service Conference.

Grapevine News - The Trustees' Committee on Cooperation with the Professional Community/Treatment and Accessibilities is seeking A.A. members in the U.S. and Canadian Armed Forces to discuss their experience, strength, and hope as sober members of A.A. in the military in recorded anonymity-protected interviews. The goal of this effort is to improve A.A. outreach to members in the U.S. and Canadian military. Interested military members can volunteer or get more information about this project by writing to militaryoutreach@aa.org.

 

Institutions Committee

We are looking for groups to sponsor a Friday or Saturday meeting at the Welcome One Center in Belcamp, MD. The facility is very excited for AA to brought there and the meeting time is flexible. If you are interested please email Kyle at kyle@nemdaa.org.


Service

HELP WANTED - As of the June 25th Intergroup Elections, the positions of Chairperson and Secretary will be vacant at the start of the 2024-2026 term on July 1st. Nominations are requested prior to the next Intergroup Council meeting scheduled for July 23rd. Nominees require at least 3 years of continuous sobriety. Please email office@nemdaa.org with any questions about how you can be of service.

Ways and Means Committee is looking for volunteers to organize bimonthly events. Please email events@nemdaa.org or join our planning meetings, held every other Saturday in-person at the office and on Zoom, Meeting ID: 826-6343-9078 Password: 070124. Visit the event link for more information: NEMDAA Planning Committee Meetings.


Answering Service

July 1 - July 7 Thirsty Thursday   
July 8 - July 14 Any Lengths   
July 15 - July 21 By the Book   
July 22 - July 28 Providence Group   

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


Anniversaries

01 July
Lindsay Sunday Morning Now 3 years   
02 July
Donny B Sober by the Bay 2 years   
Frank M By the Book 9 years   
03 July
Andrea H Wednesday Night 12 Step 4 years   
Eric O To the Bitter End 3 years   
04 July
Bobby M Just For Us Guys 1 year   
Chris L North East Twelve and Twelve 5 years   
Mark D Just For Us Guys - Open to All 20 years   
05 July
John D Lunch Bunch 1 year   
06 July
Tony Ab New Beginnings 7 years   
07 July
Jason B Good News Group 16 years   
Laura G Delta Big Book 3 years   
08 July
Gary L Stay for the Miracle 41 years   
09 July
Jake B Stay Stopped Group 7 years   
Jason D Sober by the Bay 1 year   
Lisa B Bel Air Womens Group - Open to All 2 years   
Pat K By the Book 3 years   
10 July
Brandon L To the Bitter End 3 years   
Brian M Wednesday Night 12 Step 1 year   
11 July
Brandon B Thirsty Thursday 3 years   
Steve D St Marys Pylesville 12 and 12 27 years   
12 July
Michelle M Happy Hour 12 years   
Paige S Acceptance 1 year   
13 July
Kathy S New Beginnings 32 years   
Sheila K Living Sober 2 years   
14 July
Paul A Good News Group 1 year   
16 July
Mark D The Right Road 26 years   
Patsy W By the Book 18 years   
17 July
Jacob H To the Bitter End 2 years   
Laurie S North East Big Book 31 years   
Phil A Joppa 12 Step 25 years   
18 July
Nedra K Bel Air Womens Big Book 34 years   
20 July
Cliff B New Beginnings 36 years   
 
Total Years of Sobriety: 382  

Final Thought:

"I hope that I never forget to be grateful."

Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 294


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