Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

Celebrating 50! Carrying the message since 1976

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

Week of August 23, 2026


You are welcome

"We in A.A. believe alcoholism is a disease that is no respecter of age, gender, creed, race, wealth, occupation, or education. It strikes at random. Our experience seems to show that anyone can be an alcoholic. And, beyond question, anyone who wants to stop drinking is welcome in A.A."

Do You Think You're Different?, p. 7


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 open Saturday, Sept 5th.

Friendly reminder that announcements, anniversaries, and updates may be requested 4 weeks in advance. Requests received before Noon on Friday will appear in Sunday's release, otherwise will post the following week. Thank you for being an intricate part of the bulletin!


ANNOUNCEMENTS

GROUP NEWS

NEW Open Meeting - The Bright Spot, 7:30PM on Saturdays at the Harford Community Church in Bel Air, starting September 5th. Rotating format: Big Book, Step Study, Speaker, Discussion.

DISTRICT NEWS

District 28 is looking for feedback from home groups in Area 29! Please fill out two surveys and email mgsdistrict28@gmail.com with your responses. 1. Area 29 - 2026 Pre-Self-Inventory: Why Am I in Service? and 2. Home group survey on Workshops within D28. GSRs please review the D28 Handbook. Deadline is next D28 hybrid monthly meeting on September 21st. Welcome to bring responses in-person.

INTERGROUP NEWS

August 25th, 7PM - Intergroup Council Monthly Meeting, give your Home Group a voice or sign up to volunteer for service!
In-person or via Zoom: Meeting ID: 826-6343-9078, Passcode: 070124.

NEMDAA 50th - From the Archives - A Marylander (Baltimore) who contributed significantly to sustaining the fledgling AA and the writing of Big Book was not an alcoholic. Rev. Sam Shoemaker (1893-1963), an Episcopal priest, helped Bill W. in his early recovery and helped Bill organize his thoughts on our 12-step program of recovery.

Breakfast Tickets on sale starting September 1st!
Please see Flyer for details.

MARYLAND AREA & AAWS NEWS

Read the latest Grapevine News to learn what’s new for September 2026!

AAWS has announced that Season 2 of Our Primary Purpose, the official podcast from the General Service Office (GSO) of Alcoholics Anonymous for the U.S. and Canada, is now streaming on major podcast platforms. For more information about the podcast, including episode descriptions and listening links, visit the GSO podcast webpage.

53rd MD State Convention: Theme Contest - Submit your theme by Oct 12th. Winner receives 2 free convention tickets!

Virginia State of Young People in AA - "A Spiritual Experience Will Conquer" Conference, Sept 18-20 in Fredericksburg VA. Registration and info can be found at vscypaa2026.com.

 

Institutions Committee

Elkton Women's Shelter (Brantwood) seeks one woman to fill the 3rd Friday @ 6:30PM commitment. They are also open to other days. Currently only 1 woman is bringing in support one Friday per month.

Cecil County Detention Center (CCDC) is also looking for women to support a Tues or Fri commitment, please email institutions@nemdaa.org for details.

CCDC - Save the Dates:
NEW Clearance Orientation - October 28th at 11AM.
Renewal Clearance Orientation - October 28th at 11AM.


Service

AAWS has an opening for 3 Class B (alcoholic) Trustees: Northeast, Southwest Regional Trustees, and Trustee-at-Large/Canada. Resumes are due by JAN 1, 2027. Eligibility requirements and responsibilities can be found here.

Intergroup is looking for a home group to support the Spring Breakfast. Please email office@nemdaa.org.


Answering Service

August 24 - August 30 Thirsty Thursday   
August 31 - September 6 Any Lengths   
September 7 - September 13 By the Book   
September 14 - September 20 Providence Group   

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


Anniversaries

23 August
Bill H Jarrettsville Twelve Step 15 years   
Jeremy W Williams Street Group 4 years   
Tina B Sunday Reflections 2 years   
24 August
Jerry R Emmorton Beginners 1 year   
Neil G Cut It Out 36 years   
25 August
Jeff W By the Book 7 years   
Kelly P Sisters of Sobriety (open to all) 2 years   
Pat E Solution for Living 39 years   
26 August
Cody H Rule 62 4 years   
Troy THINK Group 11 years   
27 August
Andrew W Never Too Early 6 years   
Johnny Any Lengths 20 years   
Sid W North East 12+12 35 years   
28 August
Brian K By the Book 1 year   
29 August
Dexter W Starting Foundations 9 years   
Stacey E Fallston Early Saturday 12 years   
30 August
Dave H SOS Group 34 years   
Eva D Sunday Reflections 34 years   
Jay C Sunday Morning NOW 9 years   
02 September
Bob R Just for us Guys 1 year   
Mark B THINK Group 2 years   
03 September
Ed E Back to Basics 47 years   
Luke F Just for Us Guys (open to all) 7 years   
04 September
Joe S Sobriety on Friday 6 years   
Martin A New Life (Aberdeen) 15 years   
05 September
Patrick L New Beginnings 3 years   
06 September
Christian Port in a Storm 1 year   
08 September
Dave C Third Tradition 1 year   
10 September
Micky W Any Lengths 2 years   
11 September
Mark J AAlphabet Soup 2 years   
Mike M Sobriety on Friday 3 years   
12 September
Bill M New Beginnings 18 years   
 
Total Years of Sobriety: 389  

Final Thought:

"We believe that alcoholism is a sickness, and it affects all of the people in our lives. When someone has cancer, people feel sorry for them, but no one is angry or hurt about the fact that they have cancer. This is not how it is with alcoholism. People do get angry at us. This is because alcoholism causes pain and destruction for everyone who knows and loves us. It causes misunderstandings, bitterness, and money problems. It makes our friends and employers feel frustrated and disappointed in us. It hurts our children, our partners, and our parents. Everyone we know is affected."

Plain Language Big Book, p. 34


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