Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

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

Week of September 1, 2024


Empty on the Inside

"She grew up around A.A. and had all the answers—except when it came to her own life."

Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 512


Upcoming Events


Office News

A.A. Book Sale:
Came to Believe - Large Print Only $4
As Bill Sees It - Hard and Soft Copies - no large print - $9

Meeting Directory Update - The Intergroup Office has updated meeting directories for Fall 2024! Hard copies are available for purchase at the office and a digital copy can be found HERE.


ANNOUNCEMENTS

GROUP NEWS

Location Change - As of August 28th, Get Connected (Wednesdays at noon) has moved to 1195 Augustine Herman Highway in Elkton.

Location Change Reminder - There is a Solution has moved to Slate Ridge Presbyterian, 1630 Chestnut St., Whiteford, MD.

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.

DISTRICT NEWS

October 26th - Save the date for the District 28 Sponsorship Forum at Harford Community Church. See the flyer for more details: FLYER.

INTERGROUP NEWS

Congratulations to Jeff H. (Emmorton Group), who will serve as the next Intergroup Secretary for the 2024-2026 term! We are grateful to Jeff for his willingness to serve the fellowship.

Ways & Means extends its gratitude to all who responded to the call for coffee pot donations - we now have what we need for future events. Thank you!

September 7th - All Event volunteers please attend the 6pm Ways & Means planning meeting to discuss possibly coordinating the New Year's Eve Celebration and to finalize Pig Roast details. Thank you all for your service!

September 14th - Tickets still available for the Chicken & Pig Roast. Email events@nemdaa.org to get your tickets today! See the flyer for details: PIG ROAST FLYER

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 $20 - email events@nemdaa.org.

MARYLAND AREA NEWS

Area 29 GSR Orientation - Beginning this upcoming Monday, September 2, at 7:00 pm and continuing on the first Monday of every month, Area 29 Alternate Delegate Lori McP. will be presenting a GSR Orientation. New to General Service? Want to learn more about it or get a refresher? Then please join Area 29 for this event! See the attached FLYER for more details.

 

Institutions Committee

The Institutions Committee extends its gratitude to the many groups and individuals who are participating in Institutions commitments in our area. Thank you for carrying the message!


Service

It is with sorrow that we report the passing of Jim R. The Happy Hour Group thanks Jim for his many years of service to the program.

We are sad to announce the passing of Patty D., an original member of the THINK Group. Patty's home group extends their gratitude to her for over 41 years of service to our fellowship.


Answering Service

September 2 - September 8 Fallston Early Saturday Group   
September 9 - September 15 Sunday Reflections   
September 16 - September 22 Bel Air Big Book   
September 23 - September 29 Rule 62   

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


Anniversaries

01 September
Jay C Sunday Morning Now 7 years   
03 September
Michelle G We Are Not Saints 13 years   
04 September
Scottie A Joppa Twelve Step 6 years   
05 September
Justine E North East 12 and 12 1 year   
Luke F Just Us Guys - open to all 5 years   
06 September
Cierra W Daily Reflections 10 years   
Graham W Acceptance 1 year   
Joe S Sobriety on Friday 4 years   
Martin A New Life Aberdeen 13 years   
07 September
Dex Starting Foundation 7 years   
08 September
JD Sunday Morning Now 3 years   
Joel R Good News Group 19 years   
09 September
Catie M Celebrate Sobriety Fallston Speakers Meeting 15 years   
David D Starting Over 1 year   
Kevin J Cut It Out 4 years   
Ryan P Bel Air Big Book 20 years   
10 September
Allie W Bel Air Womens Group - open to all 6 years   
Eric W Freedom Group 32 years   
Peggy S MH Noon 13 years   
13 September
Brad A Acceptance 13 years   
Georgia S Lunch Bunch 17 years   
Lorenzo W Bel Air Friday Night 2 years   
Ryan G Sobriety on Friday 2 years   
15 September
Larry Mc Recovering Spirit Group 1 year   
16 September
Marc B Bel Air Big Book 3 years   
Mark S Starting Over 17 years   
Will H Bel Air Big Book 3 years   
17 September
Bethany C By The Book 16 years   
Dan B Third Tradition 1 year   
Erica W Bel Air Womens Group - open to all 2 years   
Terry W Stay Stopped 10 years   
19 September
Trish D Living the Steps 3 years   
20 September
Joe F By The Book 28 years   
Tess M Women for Sobriety 5 years   
 
Total Years of Sobriety: 303  

Final Thought:

"We recovered alcoholics are not so much brothers in virtue as we are brothers in our defects, and in our common strivings to overcome them."

As Bill Sees It, p. 167


28 Centennial Lane Aberdeen, MD 21001-2498