Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

What It Was Like

"Booze wasn't something we liked to talk about—it was something we liked to drink. ... A lot of us didn't even know we had a problem with booze until it was too late. Alcoholics Anonymous gave us a second chance."

Behind the Walls: A Message of Hope, p. 4

Upcoming Events

• August 18th - Area 29 PI and CPC Monthly Meeting
• August 21st - District 28 Monthly Meeting - HYBRID
• August 24th - NEMDAA Event Planning Committee
• August 27th - Intergroup Monthly Meeting

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

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.

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.

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

INTERGROUP NEWS

September 14th - Less than 65 tickets remaining 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. Email events@nemdaa.org to get your tickets today!

October 13th - Save the date for the Fall Gratitude Breakfast at Level Fire Hall in Havre de Grace, sponsored by the Rule 62 Group. Breakfast 8am-12pm, program at 9am. Tickets are $20 and available now. Email events@nemdaa.org.

October 26th - Halloween Party - Grove Presbyterian Church, 50 E. Bel Air Ave, Aberdeen. Fun & Fellowship 6-9pm, including Jack F.'s Halloween Puppet Show at 7pm. Costume contest: Scariest, Funniest, & Best Pair. Snacks, coffee, & punch will be served. Tickets are $5 and available now - email events@nemdaa.org. All are welcome!

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.

New Grapevine & La Viña Apps! - Help spread the word that the Grapevine and La Viña apps are available now. Members can download the apps for free. To learn more visit: www.aagrapevine.org/apps.

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.

A note from the outgoing Chairwoman and new Answering Service Chair: "I want to thank Allison and Bruce for their service and support during this transition period. As the new Answering Service Chair, I will be updating the 12th Step Call List & contacting those of you designated as the point of contact for your home group. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions, concerns, or updates at carol@nemdaa.org or answeringservice@nemdaa.org. Your trusted servant, Carol S."

Answering Service

Anniversaries