Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

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

Week of July 28, 2024


A Design for Living

"To many, the Steps seem daunting at first. But many old-timers, relying on the slogan 'Keep It Simple,' say they began by reading the Big Book, the 'Twelve and Twelve,' and going to Step meetings."

Beginner's Book: Getting and Staying Sober in AA, p. 77


Upcoming Events


Office News

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

Hazelden Book Sale:
A Gentle Path through the Twelve Principles - $13
Drop the Rock - Two book set $18


ANNOUNCEMENTS

GROUP NEWS

TEMPORARY CLOSURE - Jarrettsville Twelve Step Group is closed until August 10th due to church activities.

NEEDS SUPPORT - The following groups are in need of assistance. Stop by for fellowship and to support A.A.!
Freedom Group at Perryville United Methodist Church, 353 Broad St., Perryville, on Tuesdays at 7pm.
Search for Serenity at Mountain Christian Church in the trailers at 1824 Mountain Rd., Joppatowne, on Tuesdays at 7pm.
A Woman's Way at St. Paul's United Methodist Church (lower-level room #5), Aberdeen, on Wednesdays at 6pm.

July 29th - Celebrate Sobriety Fallston Speakers Meeting will not meet due to church activities.

July 30th - Solution for Living will meet in a pavilion in North East Community Park, 300 Cherry St, North East, MD 21901.

August 4th - Attraction Rather Than Promotion will not meet due to church activities.

August 6th - Sisters of Sobriety will not meet due to church activities.

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

INTERGROUP NEWS

Congratulations to Bruce J. (Three Legacies), who will serve as the next Intergroup Chairperson for the 2024-2026 term! The Intergroup Council is grateful to Bruce for his willingness to serve the fellowship.

Ways & Means Committee thanks all who attended the Sober Rock 'n' Bowl on Saturday, July 27th, and looks forward to future fellowship events.

September 14th - Tickets are available now for the Chicken & Pig Roast at Making Memories Event Venue in Perryville from 12-5pm. All are welcome! Join us for food, fellowship, and a live band. Open speaker meeting at 3pm. $20 per person. Please email: events@nemdaa.org

MARYLAND AREA AND AAWS NEWS

Save the Date - Area 29 will host a Corrections Conference on Saturday, October 12, 2024, in Severna Park, MD. The event will include panel discussions, lunch, and fellowship. Flyer available at this LINK.

 

Institutions Committee

If you or your home group are interested in participating in an Institutions commitment in Harford or Cecil County, please email Kyle at kyle@nemdaa.org.


Service

HELP WANTED - The Intergroup is still seeking nominees for the position of Secretary for the 2024-2026 term. This position requires at least 3 years of continuous sobriety. Please email office@nemdaa.org with any questions about how you can be of service.

District Service - 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.

From Allison H.: "Thank you all for letting me serve as Answering Service Chair! Carol S. will be transitioning into the role this week."


Answering Service

July 29 - August 4 New Beginnings   
August 5 - August 11 Third Tradition   
August 12 - August 18 Bel Air Wednesday Group   
August 19 - August 25 Bel Air Womens Big Book   

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


Anniversaries

28 July
Gil E Good News Group 27 years   
Pat H Delta Big Book 3 years   
30 July
John O Forest Hill Tuesday Night 17 years   
Kate B Bel Air Womens Group 1 year   
Rex By The Book 8 years   
Rhea B Solution for Living 14 years   
31 July
David B THINK Group 18 years   
Rich T THINK Group 6 years   
01 August
Anna S One Day at a Time 3 years   
Chad S One Day at a Time 1 year   
02 August
Jeff H North East Friday Night Group 3 years   
Kevin K Sobriety on Friday 6 years   
03 August
Dustin H Hickory 12 Step 3 years   
04 August
Bob C Good News Group 31 years   
06 August
Emily M Bel Air Womens Group 1 year   
Kevin P Three Legacies 30 years   
07 August
Patrick R To the Bitter End 12 years   
08 August
Olivia R Thirsty Thursday 4 years   
09 August
Bill C North East Friday Night Group 37 years   
Frank M Sobriety on Friday 14 years   
Willow R AAlphabet Soup 17 years   
11 August
Mike A Good News Group 38 years   
Paul Mc Sunday Morning Now 25 years   
Stephanie B Sunday Reflections 1 year   
13 August
Clark J Third Tradition 21 years   
14 August
Jim Mc Joppa Twelve Step 44 years   
Victor H Rising Sun Big Book 40 years   
15 August
Marissa D Any Lengths 9 years   
16 August
Mike C Daily Reflections 6 years   
 
Total Years of Sobriety: 440  

Final Thought:

"A great turning point in our lives came when we sought for humility as something we really wanted, rather than as something we must have."

Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, p. 75


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