Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

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

Week of January 26, 2025


Should I Join A.A.?

"It cannot be be emphasized too often that the important decision - Am I an alcoholic? - has to be made by the drinker...If the question is left to the others to decide, the alcoholic may be dragging out needlessly the dangers and misery of uncontrollable drinking."

Frequently Asked Questions about A.A., p. 10


Upcoming Events


Office News

Intergroup Book Sale:
Came to Believe - Large Print Only $4.00
As Bill Sees It - Hard and Soft Copies - no large print - $9.00

Tickets are available in the office for BINGO on February 15th. Stop in to get yours!

Meeting Guide App Service Restored - After a brief interruption, NEMDAA is now re-connected to the app. Thank you to all who reported the connection issue. The latest directory of physical meetings is also still available on our website.


ANNOUNCEMENTS

GROUP NEWS

New Meeting - The No-Name Group will take the place of the Kick Off meeting on Sundays at the Mann House.

January 28th - We Are Not Saints will not meet due to church activities.

February 10th - Aberdeen Monday Night Group will be closed due to church activities.

Bel Air Big Book will celebrate 30 years of service to the fellowship on Monday February 17th at Centre United Methodist Church, 2409 Rocks Road, Forest Hill. Join us at 6:30 pm for food and fellowship. Meeting starts at 7:30 pm with Guest speaker Bob P.

DISTRICT NEWS

Attention District 30 GSRs or those interested: Our February meeting is scheduled for February 12 at 7:00 PM. This is where your voice is heard in AA and your group is informed about what's going on. Have you heard about the Plain Language Big Book? New stories for the next edition of the Big Book? Districts are the vital link from groups to all of AA. Join us on Zoom: Meeting ID: 880 7034 5340, Passcode: 010635.

INTERGROUP NEWS

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Potluck! See you at BINGO at Level Volunteer Fire Company's Banquet Hall in Havre de Grace on February 15th!

Join us this week for the next Intergroup Council Monthly Meeting will be on Tuesday, January 28th, in the office and on Zoom. The agenda and other meeting documents can be found on the event page.

MARYLAND AREA & AAWS NEWS

From the General Service Office: A.A. members who are Veterans of the United States or Canadian Armed Forces are invited to participate in a unique opportunity to share their experiences. Read more about the Military Veteran Interview Project here or email militaryoutreach@aa.org to learn more or volunteer for an interview.

The A.A. World Services Board met on December 13, 2024. Click this link to view the meeting highlights.

 

Institutions Committee

Cecil County Detention Center (CCDC) Volunteers: Mark your calendars for orientation. Refresher orientation for existing volunteers will be held March 5th at 11 AM. New volunteer orientation will be held on March 6th at 11 AM. For more information, contact Kyle at kyle@nemdaa.org.


Service

Interested in volunteering to support upcoming Intergroup events? Contact our Events Committee chair at events@nemdaa.org to find out how you can be of service.

Register Now - The Northeast Regional A.A. Service Assembly (NERAASA) will be held virtually February 21-23, 2025, hosted by New Jersey Area 45, to discuss General Service Conference related issues and concerns affecting A.A. as a whole, as well as pertinent aspects of recovery, unity and service common to the Areas of the Northeast Region. Check out the website - www.area45snjaa.org/neraasa-2025 - to learn more about the event and register to attend. The cost to attend all three days is $35.


Answering Service

January 27 - February 2 Bel Air Big Book   
February 3 - February 9 Rule 62   
February 10 - February 16 Emmorton 830 Group   
February 17 - February 23 Living the Steps   

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


Anniversaries

27 January
Jeffrey W Bel Air Big Book 27 years   
28 January
Adrienne S Celebrate Sobriety - celebration date TBD 14 years   
Jim V Third Tradition 21 years   
John G Sober by the Bay 40 years   
Rich G By the Book 29 years   
29 January
Chris B To the Bitter End 4 years   
Megan F Sunday Reflections 24 years   
30 January
Becky C Pursuit of Happiness - open to all 1 year   
Chelsea D Pursuit of Happiness - open to all 4 years   
Darrell B Never Too Early 5 years   
Walt B Bel Air Thursday Noon 22 years   
31 January
Hamilton S North East Friday Night Group 26 years   
01 February
Bob C Hickory Group 34 years   
Jeff P Plug in the Jug 40 years   
02 February
Pat C Sunday Reflections 1 year   
Sara P Delta Big Book 35 years   
03 February
Jen A Bel Air Big Book 10 years   
Larry L Celebrate Sobriety 3 years   
Susan H Spirit of Life 20 years   
04 February
Jim O Third Tradition 26 years   
05 February
Jack H To the Bitter End 3 years   
06 February
Harvey B Came to Believe 11 years   
Kat W Back to Basics 44 years   
Kayla B Never Too Early 3 years   
Mark S Sunlight of the Spirit 1 year   
07 February
Jeff R Happy Hour 14 years   
09 February
Maggie G Sunday Reflections 1 year   
15 February
Kim C Fallston Early Saturday Group 39 years   
 
Total Years of Sobriety: 502  

Final Thought:

"Our common suffering as alcoholics and our common solution in A.A. transcend most difficulties and help us to create as safe an environment as possible to carry A.A.'s message of hope to the still suffering alcoholic."

A Brief Guide to A.A., p. 8


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