Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

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

Week of June 7, 2026


What is alcoholism?

"As A.A. sees it, alcoholism is an illness. Alcoholics cannot control their drinking, because they are ill in their bodies and their minds (or emotions), A.A. believes. If they do not stop drinking, their alcoholism almost always gets worse and worse."

A Brief Guide to A.A., p. 6


Upcoming Events


Office News

OFFICE HOURS: The office is open TUESDAY - FRIDAY from 10AM - 3PM, and the first Saturday of the month from 10AM - 2PM.

The Office will be CLOSED on Saturday, June 6th for the Picnic. Please email events@nemdaa.org for any literature or contribution needs prior to.


ANNOUNCEMENTS

GROUP NEWS

June 13th - New Beginnings will not be meeting due to church activities.

NEEDS SUPPORT - Sunday Morning NOW is in need of members and attendees to keep the meeting going.
Stop by and support A.A. in Aberdeen!

July 1st, 6:30-8:30PM - Kingsville Wednesday Night will celebrate their 65th Anniversary Dinner. Dinner at 6:30PM, meeting at 7:30PM. Bring a dish if you wish. All are welcome!

July 18th, 12-4PM - Pursuit of Happiness is having a 5 Year Anniversary Picnic in the pavillion next to the playground at North East Park. Guest speaker at 2pm. Bring a side dish if you like. All are welcome!

DISTRICT NEWS

June 10th, 7PM - The next District 30 Monthly Meeting will be via Zoom. Meeting ID: 880 7034 5340. Passcode: 010635.

June 12th, 6PM - District 11 Monthly meeting in person at Bethel Lutheran Church, North East. Come and support your home group and the district!!

Reminder: District 11 has a new mailing address! Send any mailed contributions to: A.A. District 11, P.O. Box 31, North East, MD 21901. This and other addresses are listed on the Contribute page on our website.

June 15th, 7PM - 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

INTERGROUP NEWS

Thank you to everyone to contributed to the success of the NEMDAA Picnic!

There are several ad hoc committees that require rotation of service starting July 1st; including Institutions, Answering Service, Finance, Public Information and Cooperation with the Professional Community (PI & CPC), and Website Committees.

Please attend the IGC meeting on June 25th to volunteer for service opportunities. See Service Descriptions for details!

MARYLAND AREA AND AAWS NEWS

Maryland State Convention - June 19-21 in Towson, MD. Registration now open for the 52nd MGS State Convention, “The Arch to Freedom”

Sunlight of the Spirit - August 7-9 in York PA, Registration now open! See FLYER for details.

Sessions By-the-Sea - August 18-23 in Ocean City MD, Registration now open! See FLYER for details.

AAWS Highlights - Business of the Board Jan/March 2026.

 

Institutions Committee

Cecil County Detention Center, 500 Landing Lane in Elkton, will be having NEW clearance orientation only at 11AM on June 16th. This is a coed event, though women are much-needed.

Elkton Women's Shelter (Brantwood) seeks one woman to fill the 3rd Friday @ 6:30PM commitment.

For any institutional needs or questions please email kyle@nemdaa.org for details.


Service

NEMDAA would like to thank all three nominees who have stepped up to support the 2026-2028 Officers' commitments.


Answering Service

June 8 - June 14 Bel Air Women's Big Book   
June 15 - June 21 Fallston Early Saturday   
June 22 - June 28 Sunday Reflections   
June 29 - July 5 Bel Air Big Book   

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


Anniversaries

07 June
Jason M Williams Street Group 1 year   
Murray D Good News Group 45 years   
08 June
Eric P Emmorton Beginners 10 years   
Kristen B Cut It Out 1 year   
09 June
Liz W Bel Air Women's Group 12 years   
Steve C Third Tradition 4 years   
10 June
Eric P Joppa Twelve Step 10 years   
Laura G North East Big Book 1 year   
11 June
Barbara B North East 12 & 12 10 years   
Kim D North East 12 & 12 6 years   
12 June
Alina H Forest Hill Friday Night 3 years   
Mike L Sobriety on Friday 7 years   
14 June
Scott L Sunday Reflections 9 years   
15 June
Dave B Emmorton Beginners 1 year   
16 June
Alex H By the Book 1 year   
Tom K Third Tradition 20 years   
17 June
Rob R Rule 62 Group 18 years   
18 June
Chana G Any Lengths 15 years   
Nikki J Came to Believe 3 years   
Rich B Living the Steps 4 years   
19 June
Dylan G Forest Hill Friday Night 3 years   
Hayden W Sobriety on Friday 2 years   
Kathy P Happy Hour 25 years   
Mark D AAlphabet Soup 4 years   
Maya E One Day at a Time 3 years   
20 June
Jim K New Beginnings 39 years   
Tiffany H There Is a Solution 1 year   
21 June
Dan H Sunday Reflections 4 years   
Paul A Good News 4 years   
22 June
Caleb T Rising Sun Group 16 years   
Steve A Emmorton Beginners 1 year   
23 June
Chris H One Day at a Time 3 years   
Cindy S Right Road 12 & 12 1 year   
Frank M By the Book 11 years   
Glenn A Stay Stopped 33 years   
Victor R Sober by the Bay 43 years   
24 June
Ali A A Woman's Way (open to all) 3 years   
Debbie C Joppa Twelve Step 1 year   
Jean W North East Big Book 29 years   
25 June
Marc D Any Lengths 11 years   
26 June
Jim Z North East Friday Night Group 21 years   
John F Sobriety on Friday 7 years   
Michelle S Happy Hour 14 years   
Mike P Gates of Insanity 2 years   
Ryan D Forest Hill Friday Night 4 years   
27 June
Brandy H Good Orderly Direction 5 years   
Leslie A New Beginnings 43 years   
 
Total Years of Sobriety: 514  

Final Thought:

"Some of us go back to drinking a time or so before we get a real foothold on sobriety. If that happens to you, don't despair. Many of us have done this and have finally come through to successful sobriety. Try to remember that alcoholism is an extremely serious human condition, and that relapses are as possible in this ailment as in others. Recovery can still follow."

Living Sober, p. 85


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