Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

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

Week of October 20, 2024


Seeking a Better Way

"...of course there were all the other aspects of unmanageability: the shame and guilt ... the terrible hangovers, the headaches that no pills could cure, the thirst that gallons of water could not quench ... the increasing inability to hold down even menial jobs. In short, I lived in a way I did not want to ... all because I had to drink."

Beginner's Book, p. 12


Upcoming Events


Office News

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 $4.00
As Bill Sees It - Hard and Soft Copies - no large print - $9.00

The latest Fall 2024 Meeting Directories are available at the Intergroup office for $0.20/each or $2.00 for 10 copies.


ANNOUNCEMENTS

GROUP NEWS

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DISTRICT NEWS

October 21st - Join the

October 26th - Have a Sponsor, Be a Sponsor - The

November 9th - District 11 will host

INTERGROUP NEWS

We would like to thank all who contributed to a very successful Fall Breakfast last weekend! A special thanks to the Rule 62 Group, the Ways & Means Committee, and all of the service personnel and Intergroup volunteers who donated their time and energy to make this event a success.

October 26th -

MARYLAND AREA AND AAWS NEWS

Our Common Welfare - The latest edition of the

2024 Final Conference Report Review (FCRR) - Want to learn more about 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

 

Institutions Committee

The Intergroup is still seeking volunteers to restock AA literature in legal/correctional, health care, and other locations around Harford and Cecil Counties. Contact the Institutions Chair,


Service

Interested in volunteering to support upcoming Intergroup events? Contact our Ways & Means chair at

October 26th - Have a Sponsor, Be a Sponsor - The

Thanksgiving Alcathon - District 30 is seeking groups to bring meetings (in their usual format) and/or help with food preparation, set-up, and clean-up. Groups from both within and outside of District 30 are welcomed to participate and attend. Please email


Answering Service

November 4 - November 10 Sobriety on Friday   
November 11 - November 17 Thirsty Thursday   

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


Anniversaries

20 October
Jean B Good News Group 11 years   
21 October
Dan G Emmorton Beginners 2 years   
Linda E Lunch Bunch 13 years   
Noah H Emmorton Beginners 2 years   
22 October
Brian K By the Book 1 year   
Chrissy O Bel Air Womens Group - open to all 9 years   
Tony C Third Tradition 27 years   
23 October
Donnie L Bel Air Wednesday Night 39 years   
Peter S Rule 62 4 years   
Ralph C THINK Group 35 years   
Vince D North East Big Book 9 years   
24 October
Ashley G Any Lengths 12 years   
Marian P Living the Steps 3 years   
25 October
Kevin B Sobriety on Friday 1 year   
26 October
Dave B Fallston Early Saturday Group 4 years   
27 October
Dave T Attraction Rather than Promotion 15 years   
29 October
Danna K Right Road 12 and 12 5 years   
Debbie K Solution for Living 21 years   
30 October
John M North East Big Book 1 year   
Trevor M Rule 62 2 years   
31 October
Catherine T Better with Age 45 years   
John W Living the Steps 40 years   
Rocky Any Lengths 22 years   
01 November
Ariel B Happy Hour 50 years   
Patrick B Sobriety on Friday 9 years   
02 November
Erin M Plug in the Jug 5 years   
Mike F Fallston Early Saturday Group 3 years   
Sean K New Beginnings 24 years   
Steve D Living Sober 2 years   
03 November
Hunter S Good News Group 4 years   
05 November
Dana W Sisters of Sobriety - open to all 4 years   
Doug L Forest Hill Tuesday 36 years   
Larry O Sober by the Bay 29 years   
06 November
Kim G Joppa Twelve Step 6 years   
07 November
Brad A One Day at a Time 36 years   
Denise F Just for Today 5 years   
Joe G Sunlight of the Spirit 54 years   
John R Just for Us Guys - open to all 1 year   
Phillip K Any Lengths 11 years   
Sarah W Came to Believe 9 years   
08 November
Sarah B New Life Aberdeen 37 years   
09 November
Rick R New Beginnings 35 years   
 
Total Years of Sobriety: 683  

Final Thought:

"If someone is struggling, we suggest sponsorship and working the Steps. We have shown people how to meditate in the simplest way. We talk a lot about spirituality because what better place for Third and Eleventh Step connections than in nature? ... out in nature, I know there is a divine artist at work. I see, feel, hear and smell its presence all around me."

Fun in Sobriety, p. 31


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