Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

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

Week of February 2, 2025


It Works

"They came to A.A. and found that Alcoholics Anonymous worked just as well for them as it had for hundreds of thousands of others of us who thought we were 'different.' We found help, and we found friends with whom we could identify and share our experiences. We are no longer alone."

Do You Think You're Different? p. 8


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!


ANNOUNCEMENTS

GROUP NEWS

February 10th - Aberdeen Monday Night Group will not meet due to church activities.

February 12th - A Woman's Way will not meet 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.

The District 11 Monthly Meeting will be held Friday, February 14th at 6:30 PM. Come and support your home group and the district!

INTERGROUP NEWS

Come to NEMDAA BINGO Night at Level Volunteer Fire Company's Banquet Hall in Havre de Grace on February 15th! See the event page for more info.

Join us for Rock 'n' Bowl on March 1st at Harford Lanes in Aberdeen. Sign up here by February 23rd. FLYER

The Events Committee is looking for a Home Group to support the Spring Breakfast in April. Contact events@nemdaa.org to find out how you can be of service.

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. New volunteers who plan to attend this orientation must have the required paperwork submitted by February 14th. For more information, contact Kyle at kyle@nemdaa.org.


Service

It is with sadness that we share news of the passing of Mike McC., a member of the One Day at a Time group. The fellowship thanks Mike for his 22 years of service to the A.A. program and we offer our condolences to his family.

We regret the passing of Tony A., a home group member of the Morning Group and New Beginnings. The fellowship thanks Tony for 7 years of service to the A.A. program. We send our condolences to his family.

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

February 3 - February 9 Rule 62   
February 10 - February 16 Emmorton 830 Group   
February 17 - February 23 Living the Steps   
February 24 - March 2 Happy Hour   

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


Anniversaries

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
Gavin A By the Book 1 year   
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   
Matt W New Life Group 8 years   
11 February
Chris C Tuesday Night Stay Stopped 2 years   
John B Freedom Group 35 years   
Susan M Sisters of Sobriety - open to all 1 year   
15 February
Kim C Fallston Early Saturday Group 39 years   
Leo K New Beginnings 3 years   
16 February
Carol S Sunday Reflections 9 years   
17 February
Dee D Emmorton Beginners 13 years   
18 February
Eddie S By the Book 4 years   
Mary K Bel Air Womens Group 1 year   
Willow H Sisters of Sobriety - open to all 15 years   
20 February
Fran P North East 12 and 12 29 years   
Jeanne S Any Lengths 9 years   
Jenn T Bel Air Womens Big Book 4 years   
Mat H Living the Steps 13 years   
21 February
Chris S Happy Hour 1 year   
 
Total Years of Sobriety: 359  

Final Thought:

"By what measure I judge others, I judge myself. By what measure I forgive others, I forgive myself."

Spiritual Awakenings, p. 172


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