Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

We Needed Help

"We recognized that our lives would be a lot less chaotic if we could stop drinking, but we didn't know how. We tried different strategies...but sooner or later we ended up drunk again, wondering what went wrong."

Many Paths to Spirituality, p. 5

Upcoming Events

• May 24th - NEMDAA Picnic Planning Meeting
• May 27th - NEMDAA Intergroup Council Monthly Meeting
• June 2nd - Area 29 General Service Representative (GSR) Orientation
• June 2nd - Intergroup Liaison Committee (IGLC) Monthly Meeting
• June 6th - Baltimore Intergroup 85th Anniversary Gala
• June 7th - FINAL NEMDAA Picnic Planning Meeting
• June 11th - District 30 Monthly Meeting
• June 13th - District 11 Monthly Meeting
• June 14th - NEMDAA Founder's Day Picnic
• June 15th - FIRST Day to Sign up for Rock n Bowl
• June 21st - Sober Hike: Wapiti Pond Trail at Elk Neck State Park

Office News

Intergroup Book Sale:
Came to Believe - large print only - $4.00
As Bill Sees It - small soft cover only - no large print - $9.00

ANNOUNCEMENTS

GROUP NEWS

On June 11th, Kingsville Wednesday Night will be having a potluck dinner at 6:30pm to celebrate their 64th anniversary. Meeting will be at 7:30.

On June 14th, the New Beginnings Group will not meet due to church activities.

On June 24th, the First Light Group will be hosting a picnic at the John P. Stanley Memorial Park (Meadow Park) at 300 Delaware Avenue in Elkton from 12-4PM. Speaker at 2PM - Open to all.

Due to church activities, on June 25th North East Big Book Group will be meeting at St. Mary Anne's parish hall in North East.

Due to church activities, on June 27th the North East Friday Night Group will be meeting at the Bethel Lutheran Church at 24 Cameron Rd. in North East (behind the carwash and McDonalds on Rt. 40). Meetings will resume in the normal location after this.

DISTRICT NEWS

May 19th - The next District 28 Monthly Meeting will be held at 7:00PM. You can attend in person at Harford Community Church, 2504 Creswell Road, Bel Air, or on Zoom (Meeting ID: 988 561 607, Passcode: 754350).

INTERGROUP NEWS

Fellowship Opportunity: Anyone interested in free Ironbirds tickets, please contact the office. Dates available: July 27 and August 30.

The next Intergroup Council meeting will be on Tuesday, May 27 at 7pm at 28 Centennial Lane or via Zoom.

Save the Dates! Next Fellowship events will be:
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!

MARYLAND AREA & AAWS NEWS

The Spring 2025 edition of Our Common Welfare is now available! This Maryland General Service newsletter is full of stories and information about the many A.A. happenings across the state.

June 28th - The Area 29 Finance Committee invites you to attend an upcoming Virtual workshop: “They elected me Treasurer! Now what do I do?” featuring past and current Area 29 treasurers. Four key topics followed by Q&A, all designed to help prepare you to stand and serve as Treasurer for your group, district, Area 29 or Intergroup! See the flyer for more info.

Institutions Committee

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

Service

We need your feedback! The NEMDAA Service Questionnaire is open for responses through June 30th. You can fill out our web-based form here, download a copy here and email the completed form to secretary@nemdaa.org, print a copy and return it to the office, or visit the office to complete the form there. Email office@nemdaa.org with any questions about the survey.

Planning meetings have started for the Founder's Day Picnic! Join us in person at the Intergroup office or via Zoom on May 24th at 6PM (Meeting ID: 988 561 607, Passcode: 754350). Events is looking for help with planning, setup, cooking, cleanup, and organizing games.

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

Anniversaries