Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

A New Outlook on Life

"There was a time when many of us believed that alcohol was the only thing that made life bearable. We could not even dream of a life without drinking. Today, through the A.A. program we do not feel that we have been deprived of anything. Rather we have been freed and find that a new dimension has been added to our lives."

This is A.A., pg. 16

Upcoming Events

• October 3rd - Back to Basics Beginners' Meeting Series
• October 5th - NEMDAA Event Planning Committee
• October 6th - 2024 Final Conference Report Review
• October 7th - Intergroup Liaison Committee Meeting
• October 7th - Monthly GSR Orientation (Area 29)
• October 9th - District 30 Monthly Meeting
• October 10th - Back to Basics Beginners' Meeting Series
• October 11th - District 11 Monthly Meeting
• October 12th - Area 29 Corrections Conference

Office News

Office Hours Update - The Intergroup office will be open Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM-2PM until further notice due to limited staffing. If you would like to volunteer in the office, please email office@nemdaa.org for more information.

New Literature Order - We will be placing a bulk order for the new Plain Language Big Book on November 1st. Call or email the office to let us know if your home group would like to purchase copies so we can be sure to order enough for all.

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

Rising Sun Grapevine will no longer be meeting due to lack of attendance.

Rising Sun Big Book is in need of support.

Location Change - Starting the first week in October, the Early Bird Group will return to the North East Methodist Church at 308 Main St., North East, for the fall and winter.

Back to Basics Beginners' Meeting Series - ALL ARE WELCOME for this 4-week series covering the 12 Steps according to the instructions found in the "Big Book", hosted on Zoom by the Newcomer Men's Big Book group. Meets the first four Thursdays in October. See event page and flyer for info.

October 10th - Bel Air Women's Big Book will not meet due to church activities.

October 20th - The SOS Group will not meet on this date.

INTERGROUP NEWS

From the Ways & Means Committee Chair: Thank you all for contributing to the success of the 2024 Pig Roast!

FINAL CALL to purchase Fall Breakfast tickets at the Office. Minimum will be available at the door. See you at Level Volunteer Fire Hall on October 13th! Breakfast at 8AM, Program at 9, speaker around 10! Email events@nemdaa.org for info.

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

MARYLAND AREA AND AAWS NEWS

2024 Final Conference Report Review (FCRR) - Want to learn more about the outcomes of the 74th Annual Meeting of the General Service Conference? Join this multi-area meeting series on Sundays, 7PM-8:30PM on Zoom (Dial-in: 301-715-8592, Meeting ID: 861 9125 3637, Passcode: 841099). See event page and flyer for more info.

Institutions Committee

The Intergroup is seeking volunteers to restock AA literature in legal/correctional, health care, and other locations around Harford and Cecil Counties. Contact the Institutions Chair, kyle@nemdaa.org for more info.

Service

October 7th - Intergroup Officers & IGRs, join the Intergroup Liaison Committee Meeting at 6:30 pm on Zoom (Meeting ID: 869 1805 3341, Passcode: 352346) to learn about how to take an Intergroup Inventory to ensure we provide services most effectively to groups and individuals in our region.

October 9th - Join District 30 on Zoom to plan the 2024 Thanksgiving Alcathon. Meeting ID: 827 7522 1425. Passcode: 770711. We need groups and individuals to chair meetings throughout the day, and to assist with set-up, food, and clean-up.

October 11th - Join District 11 at Bethel Lutheran Church, 24 Cameron Road, North East, for their monthly meeting and find out how you can be of service to your home group.

October 26th - Have a Sponsor, Be a Sponsor - The District 28 Sponsorship Forum will be held 9:00AM to Noon at Harford Community Church. Doors at 8:30 AM for fellowship and continental breakfast. Free to attend! See flyer for more info.

Answering Service

Anniversaries