Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

Alcoholics who help each other...

"In Alcoholics Anonymous, newcomers don't feel judged or pressured. The only goal of A.A. members is to help."

Plain Language Big Book, p. 35

Upcoming Events

• September 8th - Intergroup Liaison Committee (IGLC) Monthly Meeting
• September 8th - NEMDAA Archives Committee Monthly Meeting
• September 8th - Rehearsals - RHPS
• September 10th - District 30 Monthly Meeting
• September 11th - Fall 2025 CONTRA Study
• September 12th - District 11 Monthly Meeting
• September 13th - District 30 Workshop
• September 15th - District 28 Monthly Meeting
• September 20th - District 11 Workshop
• September 21st - Area 29 PI/CPC Monthly Meeting
• September 21st - Fellowship Breakfast Hdg Elks

Office News

Intergroup New Sale Items: The Office is now selling Grapevine anniversary cards and medallions holders!

NEW OFFICE HOURS: The Office is open Tuesday-Friday from 10AM - 3PM and on the 1st Saturday of the month from 10AM - 2PM. To make an appointment during other hours, please email office@nemdaa.org.

September 17th - The office will open late at 11AM.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

GROUP NEWS

September 8th is the LAST CALL to buy tickets for the 9/13 Sober Sunset Cruise at 6:15PM in Chesapeake City, hosted by the Recovering Spirit Group. RSVP HERE.

Effective September 23rd Search for Serenity at Mountain Christian Church in Joppa (in the trailers) will be changing their starting time from 7PM to 6PM.

On September 24th the North East Big Book Group will celebrate its 45th anniversary. Join them for refreshments and a speaker at their new location, Bethel Lutheran Church, at 24 Cameron Rd in North East.

New Meeting: Starting October 4th, the Healing Hands Group will meet Saturdays at 7PM at the Fallston Volunteer Fire Station.

DISTRICT NEWS

September 10th - The next District 30 Monthly Meeting will be held at 7:00PM on Zoom. Meeting ID: 880 7034 5340. Passcode: 010635.

September 12th - The District 11 Monthly Meeting will be held at Bethel Lutheran Church in North East at 6:30PM. Come support your home group and the district!

September 13th - District 30 Workshop - "Our Primary Purpose" - at Grove Presbyterian Church in Aberdeen. A Study of Traditions (Speakers & Questions) - Fellowship: 9-9:30AM, Workshop: 9:30-11:30AM, Lunch: 11:30AM -12PM. All A.A.'s welcome!

September 15th - District 28 Monthly Hybrid Meeting - in person at Harford Community Church in Bel Air OR on Zoom. Meeting ID: 988 561 607, Passcode: 754350. For more information email District 28.

September 20th - District 11 Workshop - "Would You Be My Sponsor?" at West Nottingham Presbyterian Church in Colora. A study of growing as a sponsor from 10:00AM-1:30PM.

INTERGROUP NEWS

September 21st - Join us from 8-11AM at the Route 40 Elks in Havre de Grace for a small fellowship breakfast. $12 all you can eat. $14 for omelets. Purchase at door.

MARYLAND AREA & AAWS NEWS

Interested in learning more about the concepts and traditions? Join the WEEKLY virtual Fall 2025 CONTRA Study on Thursdays at 9PM starting September 11th. FREE, advanced registration required to receive participation materials. See event page and flyer for schedule and registration information.

October 11th - Area 29 Day of Sharing at Severna Park United Methodist Church from 9AM - 4PM. Theme: From Calamity to Serenity.

Institutions Committee

From the Institutions Chair: Thank you to everyone who contributed funds to purchase Conference approved literature and make it freely available to those in need. Here is the link to make a Spare Change Can for your meeting.

The Committee is still seeking help to coordinate Cecil County commitments. Contact Kyle, the Committee Chair, at kyle@nemdaa.org.

Service

From the Archive: Fr. Samuel Moor Shoemaker III, had a profound impact on Bill Wilson's recovery journey at Christ Calvary Church in NYC. Born in Baltimore in 1893, he died in 1963 and is buried at St. Thomas Church in Owings Mills, Maryland.

REHEARSALS STARTED for the Rocky Horror Puppet Show! Mondays from 6-7PM at GROVE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH in Aberdeen. See the event page for details! Still looking for a few good people! Includes a free t-shirt.

From the Staff: Please submit all bulletin requests for the upcoming Sunday by noon on Friday. Thank you for your help!

DEAF AA Resources: Find an ASL Interpreted or Deaf AA meeting here. For ASL Interpreted Special Events click here.

September 8th - The next Intergroup Liaison Committee (IGLC) meeting will be held at 6:30PM on Zoom. Meeting ID: 869 1805 3341, Passcode: 352346. Agenda: Year-in-review discussion.

Answering Service

Anniversaries