Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

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

Week of September 8, 2024


Remembering Your Last Drunk

"...when the suggestion of 'a drink' comes to us, we now try to remember the whole train of consequences of starting with just 'a drink.' We think the drink all the way through, down to our last miserable drunk and hangover."

Living Sober, p. 50


Upcoming Events


Office News

The office will be closed on Saturday, September 14th for the Pig Roast.

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

New Fall Meeting Directories - Are now available. copies are for purchase at the office and a digital copy can be found HERE.


ANNOUNCEMENTS

GROUP NEWS

September 21st - A memorial meeting for Jim R. of Happy Hour will be held at St. Mary's Church on Saturday, September 21st at 2pm.

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

DISTRICT NEWS

September 11th - The District 30 Monthly Meeting will be held at 7pm on Zoom. Meeting ID: 827 7522 1425. Passcode: 770711. You can also dial in at 929-205-6099. Please join us to begin planning the 2024 Thanksgiving Alcathon. We're seeking groups and individuals to host meetings and/or help with set-up, food preparation, and clean-up.

September 13th - The District 11 Monthly Meeting will be held at 6:30pm at Bethel Lutheran Church in North East, MD. Come and support your home group and the district!

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

INTERGROUP NEWS

September 14th - LAST CALL for Chicken & Pig Roast tickets. Email events@nemdaa.org or pick up at the office. 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.

October 26th - Halloween Party - 6-9pm at Grove Presbyterian Church, 50 E. Bel Air Ave, Aberdeen. See the flyer for details: HALLOWEEN FLYER

MARYLAND AREA AND AAWS NEWS

New Literature - Alcoholics Anonymous World Services is pleased to announce that the new publication Plain Language Big Book: A Tool for Reading Alcoholics Anonymous will go on sale on November 1, 2024. See the FLYER for more details about this and other new literature from AAWS.

New Literature - Alcoholics Anonymous World Services is also pleased to announce that the A.A. for the Older Alcoholic pamphlet has been replaced with a 78 page large print book - A.A. for the Older Alcoholic - Never Too Late for $2.00.

The 74th General Service Conference Final Report: "Connecting with Love, Unity and Service" is now available on the Maryland General Service website. The report gives a detailed overview of the discussions that took place at the 74th General Service Conference held April 14-20, 2024, in New York City.

 

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

From the new Answering Service Chair: Dear NEMDAA fellowship, I would like to introduce myself as the new Chairwoman of the Answering Service. In the next few weeks I will be reaching out to the groups on the Answering Service roster & 12-Step List to make sure the information is up to date. If you have comments, questions, updates, or concerns, please let me know at answeringservice@nemdaa.org. Yours in Service, Carol S.

We regret the passing of Don S. The Recovering Spirit Group will miss him and pray for his family and friends. Thanks for his 17 years of service to the fellowship.


Answering Service

September 9 - September 15 Sunday Reflections   
September 16 - September 22 Bel Air Big Book   
September 23 - September 29 Rule 62   
September 30 - October 6 Emmorton 830   

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


Anniversaries

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 16 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   
18 September
Bruce B Bel Air Wednesday Night 41 years   
Dan B Rule 62 1 year   
Tracy A Wednesday Beginners Meeting 3 years   
19 September
Greg S Just For Us Guys - open to all 4 years   
Trish D Living the Steps 3 years   
20 September
Joe F By The Book 28 years   
Tess M Women for Sobriety 5 years   
22 September
Ginger R Good News Group 15 years   
JC Recovering Spirit Group 6 years   
24 September
Amy T Bel Air Womens Group - open to all 6 years   
Casey L Third Tradition 17 years   
25 September
Gwen G North East Big Book 22 years   
Nancy H Joppa Twelve Step 2 years   
Victor M THINK Group 40 years   
26 September
Martha H Just For Today 36 years   
27 September
Pete P North East Friday Night Group 42 years   
28 September
Gene M Living Sober 1 year   
Skip M New Beginnings 46 years   
 
Total Years of Sobriety: 531  

Final Thought:

"We who are different, whether newcomers or old-timers, need to have the benefit of one of our most important slogans, 'Live and let Live.'"

One Big Tent, p. 34


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