Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

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

Week of April 20, 2025


What Is Sponsorship?

"When Bill W., only a few months sober, was stricken with a powerful urge to drink, this thought came to him: "You need another alcoholic to talk to. You need another alcoholic just as much as he needs you!"

Questions and Answers on Sponsorship, p. 7


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
Plain Language Big Books $10.

Office Associate needed for Fridays and Saturdays. Must be courteous, friendly, have reliable transportation - Office and computer skills preferred. Interested parties, please email: office@nemdaa.org.


ANNOUNCEMENTS

GROUP NEWS

New Meeting - The new Big Book Meeting (*name subject to change) will be starting at the Epic Community Church - 1200 Technology Drive - Suite L, Aberdeen, 21001 on April 24th at 7:30PM.

The Early Bird Group will be moving to the North East Park starting May 3rd. Meeting is at the back pavilion near the water.

New Meeting - The Good News Beginners Group will begin on Sunday, May 4th at 7:00PM. It's a beginner's step meeting and will be on the second floor of the Centre United Methodist Church at 2409 Rocks Rd in Forest Hill.

DISTRICT NEWS

The next District 28 monthly meeting will be a hybrid meeting on April 21st at 7:00PM, in person at Harford Community Church, 2504 Creswell Road, Bel Air and on Zoom (Dial In at 646 876 9923, Meeting ID: 988 561 607, Passcode: 754350).

District 28 Presents: Anonymity in April Workshop - Join us on Saturday, April 26th at Harford Community Church for a morning of fellowship and learning as we explore the importance of anonymity in the traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous.

Doors Open: 9:30AM. Event: 10:00-11:30AM. The event will feature a speaker presentation followed by small group discussions. Coffee and snacks provided. All are welcome! See the event page for flyer and additional Information.

INTERGROUP NEWS

Save the Dates! Next Fellowship events will be: Miniature Golf in Churchville on May 3rd at 2PM, Founder's Day Celebration at Deer Creek Picnic Area on June 14th, and Rock 'n' Bowl at Harford Lanes in Aberdeen on July 12th at 7PM. See ya there! Picnic Planning Committee Members & VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

MARYLAND AREA & AAWS NEWS

From the Area 29 Delegate, Terry P - "I'm gearing up to attend the 75th General Service Conference as your Area 29 delegate. Please let me know if you have questions on the conference agenda or process. I will be providing a conference Report back at our May 17th Area Assembly in Severna Park, Maryland. Please see our Area 29 website at marylandaa.org for more details."

Do you want to receive Maryland General Service meeting news and information via text message? Area 29 asks for your feedback in a quick, one-question survey at this link.

 

Institutions Committee

For information about the Institutions Committee, contact Kyle, the Committee Chair, at kyle@nemdaa.org.


Service

The NEMDAA Office is looking for volunteers to help fill in on Fridays and Saturdays. Please contact office@nemdaa.org.

Join the next Intergroup Monthly Meeting on Tuesday, April 22nd at 7PM at the NEMDAA Office in Aberdeen or on Zoom. Give your home group a voice!

If anyone would like to perform live music or organize games at Founder's Day Picnic (6/14) or Luau (8/23), please contact events@nemdaa.org.


Answering Service

April 21 - April 27 New Beginnings   
April 28 - May 4 Third Tradition   
May 5 - May 11 Bel Air Wednesday Night   
May 12 - May 18 Bel Air Womens Big Book   

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


Anniversaries

21 April
Dani D Emmorton Beginners 1 year   
John L Rising Sun Group 21 years   
Marion D Aberdeen Monday Night 16 years   
22 April
Dan Sr Three Legacies 38 years   
Dave G Third Tradition 45 years   
Karen B Right Road 12 and 12 1 year   
Susan D Sisters of Sobriety 2 years   
Tori W Mann House Noon 1 year   
23 April
Ash P North East Big Book 1 year   
Bruce G Bel Air Wednesday Night 43 years   
24 April
Angie K Pursuit of Happiness - open to all 4 years   
Jim P North East 12 and 12 Group 55 years   
Maggie O Pursuit of Happiness - open to all 4 years   
25 April
Charles L Happy Hour 1 year   
26 April
Justin L New Beginnings 1 year   
27 April
Jamie H Port in a Storm 1 year   
Justin Sunday Morning NOW 2 years   
Scott L Sunday Reflections 8 years   
28 April
Dave M Stay for the Miracle 40 years   
Sarah J Emmorton Beginners 10 years   
Tom L Cut It Out 3 years   
29 April
James T Solution for Living 7 years   
Michele C Solution for Living 21 years   
Mo W Bel Air 12 Step 10 years   
30 April
Colleen C Young and Restless 5 years   
Gasper B Bel Air Wednesday Night 3 years   
01 May
Aaron K Just for Us Guys 2 years   
Brett D Higher Power 25 years   
02 May
Karl K New Life Aberdeen 19 years   
03 May
Kirsten R Early Bird Group 4 years   
04 May
Dan H Sunday Reflections 3 years   
05 May
Alex L Monday Night Raw 2 years   
Keith V Bel Air Big Book 34 years   
Kristan L Emmorton Beginners 1 year   
06 May
Emily F Bel Air Womens Group - open to all 2 years   
Jake E Sober by the Bay 3 years   
Miriam W Sober by the Bay 31 years   
08 May
Eileen N Came to Believe 11 years   
Lauren T Bel Air Womens Big Book 4 years   
09 May
Cari S Mann House Noon 8 years   
 
Total Years of Sobriety: 493  

Final Thought:

"Every older A.A. shudders when he remembers the names of persons he had once condemned; people he had confidently predicted would never sober up; persons he was sure ought to be thrown out of A.A. for the good of the movement. Now that some of these very persons have been sober for years, and may be numbered among his best friends, the old-timer thinks to himself, 'What if everybody had judged these people as I once did? What if A.A. had slammed its door in their faces? Where would they be now?'"

A.A. Tradition - How It Developed, p. 13


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