Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

The Only Requirement...

"To join A.A., all we had to do was decide we wanted to be members. No dues to pay. All we need is a desire to stop drinking. Membership is a choice only we can make, and we are members the moment we say we are."

Experience Has Taught Us: An Introduction to Our Twelve Traditions, p. 4

Upcoming Events

• July 20th - AREA 29 – PI and CPC Monthly Meeting
• July 21st - District 28 Monthly Meeting
• July 21st - Theatre Help Needed: RHPS
• July 22nd - Intergroup Monthly Meeting
• August 2nd - Luau Planning Meeting
• August 4th - Theatre Help Needed: RHPS
• August 16th - Luau Planning Meeting
• August 23rd - NEMDAA Luau & Pig Roast

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

The Office will be OPEN LATE on July 22nd from 6:45-8:15PM. Come for group needs, stay for the Intergroup Council meeting; all are welcome!

The Office will be OPEN LATE on Aug 2nd from 5:45-6:45PM. Come for group needs, stay for the Luau Planning meeting; all are welcome!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

GROUP NEWS

A Woman's Way will not be meeting on Wednesday July 23rd due to church activities.

July 24th the Back to Basics is back live. After three weeks online due to our meeting space being closed due to water damage, Grove Presbyterian Church in Aberdeen is open for business. Thanks to the church for welcoming us back. Please join us Thursdays at 7:00 pm as we share our experience, strength and hope.

New Meeting: Starting July 28th at 6:30 pm the Into Action Big Book Study group will be meeting at the St. Francis de Sales Residence (old) 1120 Blue Ball Rd. Elkton, 21921

Effective August 1st North East Friday Night Group will meet at the Bethel Lutheran Church at 24 Cameron Rd., North East (behind the carwash and McDonald's on Rt. 40). This is a permanent change.

Effective August 6th North East Big Book Group will be permanently meeting at its new location: Bethel Lutheran Church at 24 Cameron Rd., North East (behind the carwash and McDonald's on Rt. 40).

August 7th Came to Believe will NOT be meeting Thursday at 7:30pm due to church activities.

Recovering Spirit Group is selling tickets for a Sunset Cruise from Chesapeake City on September 13th at 6:15pm.
RSVP by 8 September via Flyer

DISTRICT NEWS

July 21st - District 28 Monthly Hybrid Meeting - in person at Harford Community Church, 2504 Creswell Road, Bel Air OR on Zoom. Meeting ID: 988 561 607, Passcode: 754350. For more information email District 28.

INTERGROUP NEWS

The Events Committee is looking for people to help organize quarterly game nights at the NEMDAA office, sober hikes, and luncheons in the Bel Air area. Email events@nemdaa.org.

The NEMDAA Service Questionnaire is now closed - we thank you for providing almost 60 thoughtful responses on how the Intergroup can best serve the groups and members in our area. The Council will provide an update on the findings at the next Intergroup Council meeting and over the next few months.

TICKETS NOW ON SALE! For the LUAU at the Deer Creek Picnic Area in Havre de Grace on August 23rd from 12-4PM. All are welcome, food tickets $20.

MARYLAND AREA & AAWS NEWS

Area 29 Panel 74 -July's Delegate Report discusses 76th General Service Conference "Humility in Action."

Institutions Committee

Cecil County Detention Center (CCDC) Volunteers: Mark your calendars for updated orientation dates! Refresher orientation for existing volunteers will now be held August 13th at 11 AM. New volunteer orientation will be held on August 14th at 11 AM. Please let Kyle know at least one day in advance if you plan to attend by sending your name and phone number to kyle@nemdaa.org.

The Institutions Committee is looking for help to coordinate commitments in Cecil County. For more information contact Kyle, the Committee Chair, at kyle@nemdaa.org.

Service

Archives BOLO (be on the lookout): We are looking for the history of Cecil and Harford Counties' A.A. groups published in the 1990s. If we could borrow your document to make another copy we would definitely be rocketed into the 4th dimension. Please contact archives@nemdaa.org.

THEATRE HELP NEEDED for the Rocky Horror Puppet Show! Auditions every Monday from 6-7PM at the NEMDAA Office in Aberdeen. See the event page for details! NEED: 11 Puppeteers, 3 Stage Crew, 3 Lighting/Sound, and 3 Costume Helpers. Includes a free t-shirt. NO MEETING JULY 28th

Answering Service

Anniversaries