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Many clubs are making plans for spring family activities, fundraisers and planning state meeting Attendance. Dutchess Co. POMC - upcoming "Parenting Workshop for Toddlers", scrapbooking Greater Rochester MOTC- speaker from "Find It Fast Organizing", Financial Planner, a winter picnic, convention 2009 planning, and an article of separation in schools Kins of Twins - pizza and wings & white elephant meeting, show n sell prep. MOTC Buffalo - Chinese auction & chocolate lovers, spring clothing and toy sale, wine charm demo, study of children enrolled in early intervention services, planning self defense demo in March, couples night out at Tony & Tina's wedding, singing/dancing/limbo family activity and spring party at the Children's Museum Schenectady MOTC - tubing party, bowling & pizza party Staten Island MOTC - having a bowl-a-thon fundraiser Tri County MOTC - sold entertainment books, consignment sale fundraiser, members participating in Autism Awareness Walk, member submitting article to TWINS magazine regarding a financial topic TNT of CNY - Avon fundraiser (As printed in the March-April 2008 Presidential Papers)
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Many clubs have planned holiday parties for the kids and adults, and it's nice to see so many
MOTC's adopt a family or soldier to support others in their communities. I thought I'd share
something from Multiple Moms Mingle's newsletter from the Gosselin's (of Jon & Kate plus 8) -
"Count your blessings - On days that your role as Mom seems mundane and pointless and repetitive (we all
have those), remember to count your blessings! Take a moment, see all that is positive in your life and the life
of your children and it will give you that boost that you need!" As usual, if something listed interests you just contact the club or me for some more info. Dutchess Co - having a logo contest, babies R us brunch, show n sell, and March of Dimes Precious Preemies Fashion Show Greater Rochester - new "snack and chat" format with #'s drawn for table and topics, cookie exchange & white elephant Kins of Twins - brainstorming show n sell ideas, donation to needy family that lost mom after birth Buffalo - new format of "less talk" for meeting, craft night, having a musical performance for the kids Queens - donated gliders to hospital NICU MMMingle - "Mommy Mall" type show n sell, will start "Slim Down for Spring" again, hosted successful evening with Jon & Kate Gosselin, had a guest speaker who's an Intake Coordinator from Early Intervention, scrap booking night. Schenectady - shopping trip to outlets, snow tubing planned. Staten Island - having a Bowl a thon fundraiser Tri-county - car wash fundraiser held in fall with donations for convention, selling entertainment books, have topic of the month for discussion. TNT of CNY - sent 50th anniversary article in to the National Notebook, will hopefully be in next issue, had Avon fundraiser and made over $500 profit for club Westside Suburban - letters written by individuals supported the bill allowing parents to have a say in the placement of their twins in school and received a letter for Senator Bruno, will have a booth at a hospital's "world's largest baby shower" event. (As printed in the January-February 2008 Presidential Papers)
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Lots of clubs planned Halloween parties and pumpkin patch trips, worked at filling boards, planned Moms Night Out activities and held garage sales. Greater Rochester - Annual Tureen Dinner, speaker from Center for Missing and Exploited Children Kins of Twins - started planning for show n sell, new "twins spotlight" in newsletter MOTC Buffalo - speaker about relieving stress, Mom's getaway to a hotel planned Multiple Moms Mingle - Had " Meet Jon & Kate Gosselin" evening, scavenger hunt in downtown, club surveys - 90% fraternal, 75% c sections, Celebrating 1 year anniversary and have grown to over 70 members! Staten Island - 45th anniversary year!, hair style-a-thon to benefit families effected by Autism, New Members Tea Twinrific Moms - included lots of great recipes, supporting a girl scout troop and their 3 projects supporting soldiers, seeing eye dogs and The Glass Slipper Foundation TNT of CNY - bracelet making evening, trip to Vernon Downs Westside Suburban - potluck dinner meeting, planning a reception "Hooray for you, you're a mother of twins" to recruit new members, Pottery studio outing (As printed in the November-December 2007 Presidential Papers)
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Most clubs have had elections (many with one slate), installation dinners, and planning
family picnics for the summer. Several clubs are advertising with flyers or appearances at
Babies R Us. Greater Rochester - rented a storage unit for club property and is working on a theme for 2009 state meeting Buffalo - had a Mom's outing of Pole Dancing! Other activities are a baseball game, summer luncheon, raceway, children's museum and a potluck board meeting. Multiple Moms - have grown to over 50 members already! Nassau - re-starting a book club, held a Fashion Show fundraiser and had many breastfeeding stories in their newsletter. Staten Island - is having a Hershey Park activity and also going to the children's museum, and an aquarium/ amusement park outing. They had great coupons to clip in the newsletter for Mothers and Fathers Day. TNT - Enjoyed a successful 50th anniversary party! Tri County - planning a cruise on Lake George Twinrific - the Botanical Gardens picnic got rained out :(they had many recipes including Crantinis and summer treats. They celebrated the clubs 10th anniversary at the installation dinner. Westside Suburban - family camping plans, helpful hints (in & about the house) like newspaper crumpled up in a cooler and left overnight will absorb odors and first aid ideas like a dill pickle on beestings and preparation H on mosquito bites. (As printed in the July-August 2007 Presidential Papers)
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From the last few months of newsletters, it looks like a lot of clubs had Easter Egg hunts, planned convention
activities and have been making plans for spring sales, elections of new officers and the installation dinners. Editors have put in some websites to check out: www.twinshelp.com; www.scrappintwins.com; www.cards4twins.com; www.carepages.com; www.familystyle.com. Keep sending me your monthly reports and newsletters. Enjoy the beautiful weather! Greater Rochester - snow caused them to have social hour instead of the planned speaker from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, had an Oscar themed meeting with movie critic speaker and encouraged people to dress in character or bring food with a movie theme, have a florist speaking and auctioning arrangements at an Appreciation Night. They also have a newcomer's/expectant mothers meeting before the general meeting. Kins of Twins - wrapped up convention plans, held a candy fundraiser and a pizza & wings night. MOTC Buffalo - speaker about Home Organization, charitable giving, activities of family swim party at a school with snacks, snowshoeing, and bowling. MOTC Queens - discussion on the care of infants & chatting with expectant moms, ethnic night shared appetizers. Multiple Moms Mingle - celebrated their 1st Anniversary and summed up their years activities. Nassau Co. MOTC - had an Early Intervention speaker, and Older Twins Panel - talked with adult twins. Will have a "garage" sale at their April meeting. Share friendship stories in the newsletter and have an alumni position that arranges get togethers for twins 5 years and older. POM of CNY - held their annual wine tasting party. Shared appetizers and spouses were invited too. Staten Island MOTC - had a BJ's rep speaker who offered discount membership, a March of Dimes speaker and participated in the Revlon Run/walk for women. TNT of CNY - for meetings they held movie night with popcorn and soda while they watched "Multiples in the Womb" and a Bunco game. Congratulations on their 50th Anniversary! Planning a party for May. Twinrific Moms - had a recipe exchange, a baby nurse speaker and a spring fling picnic & nature walk at the NY Botancial Gardens. Westside Suburban - had a speaker on female urinary incontinence (those babies sure beat up your body!), scrapbooked pages for the state photo registry and planned a family camping weekend for June. (As printed in the May-June 2007 Presidential Papers)
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Well it looks like we all enjoyed great holiday parties and have given generously to those in need. Now, we're gearing up for spring fundraising, Easter parties and of course state meeting attendance. I'm glad to see everyone writing about it. There are a lot of chinese auctions going on as well. I also enjoy the newsletters that pose a monthly question to the membership to help new moms. The directories that list who to talk with in your club about NICU, breastfeeding, toilet training, separation in school etc. seem very helpful and attractive to potential members. To all you editors - keep up the great work! Capital District MOTC - had an "At Home America" and chinese auction fundraiser, planning a spring garage sale, are using a yahoo group for info in the club and of course have plans underway for 2008 Greater Rochester MOTC - had a winter picnic with a chili cook off, is making a cookbook, had an Appreciation Dinner with chinese auction, and listed activity and travel ideas for the kids KINS of TWINS - is wrapping up their last minute details. Come see what a great job they've done in April! MOTC of Buffalo - focused on health and fitness with a yoga instructor, held a Family Rollerskating Social, Chocolate Lovers Night, a home organization speaker, Tupperware, Mary Kay and Chocolate fundraiser's. Some questions to members - the best advice given/received and funniest memory as twins grew. Multiple Moms Mingle - listed tips of equipment etc., weight loss after babies, and is making a preemie closet of gently used clothes to loan out. They have a great new Slimdown Club, you put money in the pot and weigh weekly, pay in $1if you gain but at the end of 9 weeks, the largest percentage lost wins 50%, #2 wins 20% and the remaining 30% goes to the club. (Going to try one in my club:) Nassau Co. MOTC - has a plea out to experienced/former members to participate in "coffee talk", coinciding with an experienced mother's panel for all MOM's questions, Cafe & Comedy Night to get out with their special someone, article on "Shaking the Midwinter Blues" (Thanks!), planning egg hunt, clothing/equipment sale and early intervention education. Love that all new members are called and personally invited to the new member socials they host. Schenectady MOTC - presentation of a 72 hour emergency food kit and emergency preparedness (just in time for the snow to hit!) Staten Island MOTC - had a family experience with Nanny 911, and focused on understanding the power of planning and communication Tri-County MOTC - had their first Valentine's party for the kids where they made mailboxes, had other crafts and snack Twinrific MOMS - article on separation by family psychologist, recipe exchange Westside Suburban MOTC - helpful suggestions - donate used bedding etc to veterinarians, a presentation on "Person First Language" to look at the person not their disability (As printed in the March-April 2007 Presidential Papers)
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Please keep sending me your newsletters and monthly reports so I know what's up in your club! Many of the clubs have been having similar activities such as holiday parties and dinners, crafts, dues reminders, and mentioning the next state meeting in their upcoming plans. Lots of you have welcomed guests and grown with new members. I'm also proud to see how many clubs take on charitable acts by donating or adopting families. We've been blessed with much and it's nice to see that people are generous with that. Some of the things clubs have mentioned in their newsletters are: Greater Rochester - had a garage sale, an Early Intervention speaker, "Books are Fun" shopping, cookie exchange, making a cookbook, "Current" fundraiser earns 50%, info on lower Rx and insurance, expectant mothers & mothers of infant group and will be donating to an autism organization. Kins of Twins - working along on plans for 2007, recipes and crafts, an article on the high value of drinking cranberry juice! Nassau Co. - celebrating 47 yrs! Saddened by the passing of member Debra Guillary Delles, clothing and equipment sale night, held blood drive outside of Halloween party, planning overnight trip to Great Wolf Lodge and Disney Princessess on Ice. They publicize at Babies R Us with a table 1 saturday each month. Held a "Help a Family" spaghetti dinner. MOTC Buffalo - had attorney speak on will planning, Health & Fitness night, "Twinformation" session at a hospital to inform expectant parents, AWESOME childrens activity with laser tag, rockclimbing, swimming and pizza party; family getaway @ Homewood suites with an "Ice cream social", mentioned NOMOTC research projects, and has a family rollerskating social planned. MOTC Queens - appreciated seeing a reprint of a Different Doubletake registry in their newsletter. Schenectady - did scrapbook pages for the state and had a MOMs group outing to the outlets in Lee, MA. Southern Tier - recipes and clothing/equipment sale. Staten Island - pediatrician speaker and breakfast with Santa. Tri-county - participated in a parade, decorative painted wine glasses. Twinrific - supporting a girl scout project for the Glass Slipper Foundation by bringing in prom and bridesmaid dresses or wedding gowns, article on 100 yr old twins in England, info about Kwanzaa, and hoping to get group photo in paper celebrating 10th anniversary. Westside Suburban - holiday decoration and meal ideas to destress the season, printed the car seat law effective 3/05. (As printed in the Jan-Feb 2007 Presidential Papers)
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I have been reading several months of newsletters from you and again they are terrific. Some
great things have been planned. Most clubs have had a family get together over the summer,
a pumpkin patch/Halloween event, are doing fundraisers, and are starting to plan Holiday
events. I hope you enjoy this fun, festive time of year with each other and your families! Captial District - have a yahoo group with their directory, had a Tastefully Simple fundraiser, reviewed club logo changes, have been making plans for 2008 state meeting and have 2 playgroups, one for infants and an outdoor/active one for toddlers. Greater Rochester - started with the annual Tureen Dinner, pled for members to take on positions, cookbook fundraiser, garage sale, had an article on picking a preschool, have a yearly theme ("Education and Family Help") to discuss some at every meeting, also have discussion groups for MOMs of Tots and Newcomers. Kins of Twins - had an ice cream social, a Linen World fundraiser, selling Entertainment books and are working on the 2007 meeting Buffalo - had a trip to the zoo, monthly MOM's night out, toy & clothing sale w/ bake sale to defray cost of convention, had a lawyer speak about wills/living and proxy healthcare, sponsored a soldier wounded in combat and other fundraisers of Enjoy the City books, car wash coupons, Yankee candle, and Niagara candy. Their new Dad's corner had a grandfather of 2 sets of twins organize a golf outing. Manhattan - their meeting has the first hour for meeting other MOMs and socializing, the second for addressing specific questions/topics, and the third with a speaker/presentation Queens - donated to the NYC Homeless Rescue Mission, Halloween treats to the pediatric unit at Flushing Hospital and decided to email their newsletter to members Suffolk - held a virgin cocktail party w/ potluck and contests Nassau - had a presentation on speech delay in twins, clothing sale, blood drive, fashion show & breakfast at Lord & Taylor with twins modeling, and articles on discipline and recovering from twin pregnancy POM of CNY - was plagued by illness and injury! they adopted a family for Christmas Schenectady - trying to make meeting less "business" and more appealing, moved away from tables and placed chairs in circles, started meeting earlier for social time and added a coffee maker, tablecloth for refreshments. selling Tupperware. Southern Tier - played BINGO with surprise gifts, are having a rummage sale, and Halloween crafts and goodies in the newsletter Staten Island - Rescue Me came and spoke about the stress of raising multiples and special needs kids. A donation was made to them to help abused children. A member is running a breast cancer race and donations were made to support her, had a New Members Tea, special occasion dress swap and planning breakfast with Santa Tri-County - selling Entertainment books, and rethought participation in a parade TNT fo CNY - plans for 50th Anniversary party! Oldest group in NYSOMOTC and still have 3 founding members, planning big party in March. Adopted Christmas family to shop for and had a BUNCO party. Twinrific - had recipes and book cover instructions in newsletter, changed meeting to friday night, had photographer share tips on taking good photos Westside Suburban - held annual potluck, gave out coupons & samples, selling bulbs and Enjoy the City books, had Emergency Education quiz and speakers - Firefighter Sue, and someone for Eldersource. (As printed in the Nov-Dec 2006 Presidential Papers)
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I have again enjoyed reading your newsletters and seeing all the great things you do. I know things change over the summer but a reminder to the state reps to continue to send me monthly reports, I haven't seen many in quite a while. Most clubs have had installation dinners, family picnics or other outings over the summer. Many clubs put out a very abbreviated version of the newsletter as well. September will have everyone back into full swing. Some of the interesting or different things I read: MOTC Buffalo has reserved rooms to attend Twinsburg Twins Festival in Cleveland Ohio in August. They are also adding a Dad's Corner to the newsletter and have "Friendships Girls" organizing MOMs night out. TNT of SOS has a family camping trip planned and has separate "discussion nights" which are great for new members. They also included local community events calendars for the summer. Nassau Co. MOTC has new member socials, a fantastic fundraising fashion show and has a topic of the month in the newsletter that members write personal experiences/stories to share such as must have equipment, how to find help, and separation in school. Twinrific MOMs of Lower Westchester included summer crafts for kids and recipes in the newsletter. Keep up the great work and contact me if you're looking for info about something in particular. I can see if it's happening in another club and put you together! Thank you, (As printed in the Sept - Oct 2006 Presidential Papers)
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It has been so interesting to read the newsletters I've received so far. Some are incredible! Whether a club is very large or very small, we have a core of the same events and activities. We're all trying to support our members, have fun activities and increase or maintain membership. Part of why I wanted to serve as VP was to read all the newsletters and see what great things you all are doing that could help our clubs to be even better. Therefore, I will continue what Linda was doing last year and share what's going on throughout the state in this article. Many clubs are having elections and installation dinners in May and June. If you are interested in learning more about a clubs activities, let me know! Capital District MOTC - having an allergist speak to them Kins of Twins - having a Grandmothers/Special Friends Night, planning 2007 state meeting MOTC Buffalo - speaker for Red Cross talking about emergency preparedness, outings to Buffalo Raceway and Baseball, kids activities of A Day out with Thomas and a cave/underground boat ride, rollerskating, and Q&A time MOTC Suffolk Co. - New Members Tea (actually a cocktail party!), collecting Legos for New Orleans, camping trip, newsletter had a big buy&sell page and professional directory Nassau Co. MOTC - spring clothing sale, cafe night and a big fashion show fundraiser Schenectady MOTC - had a wrap up meeting for the 2006 state meeting, planning summer outing at GoKart/Golf/Batting Cage park Southern Tier MOTC - fundraisers of Tom Watt & Gertrude Hawk, Tastefully Simple consultant speaker and speaker about a "Garden Medicine Cabinet" Staten Island MOMC - speaker from Early Childhood Education, having a Grandparents/Caretakers social, summer events at parks, aquarium planned, Tupperware fundraiser, reservation form for Breakfast with Santa! TNT of CNY - pot luck organization meeting Twinrific MOMS of Lower Westchester Co. - chinese food at anniversary dinner, consumer reports speaker on summer safety tips, summer recipes and crafts Westside Suburban MOTC - outing to gaming & racetrack, summer family picnic (As printed in the July-Aug 2006 Presidential Papers)
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A lot of clubs struggle to keep themselves afloat with fundraisers, installations, playgroups and such. Here are some interesting and unique things that some clubs do. I saved this for my last As the Turtle Goes ... MOTC Buffalo has a friendship committee, which organizes their moms' nights out. They also sponsored" Project Undergarment" collecting (new) undergarments to send overseas. Nassau County MOTC has Meals for Moms. New moms and their families receive meals cooked and delivered to their door just when they need them most- when the babies come home. Kins of Twins Hosts a Mother of the month in their newsletter. She writes a short autobiography so members can get to know her better. Capital District has a "Services Exchange", where members can list their products or business for a small fee, paid to the club. Greater Rochester MOTC has a book club- Those interested, read a book each month and discuss it at their meetings. Genesee Country MOTC has only 1 member. Do you know her? MOTC of Suffolk County holds a Discussion night at a member's home - separate from their meeting nights. They use this time to discuss parenting issues. Staten Island MOTC has a PMS section of their newsletter, but its not what you think. It stands for Proud Mothers Speak, and members can leave a message there for anyone. Twinrific Moms Club of Lower Westchester includes a list of safety recalls in their newsletter from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. Perhaps something here may spark your club! (As printed in the Mar-Apr 2006 Presidential Papers)
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Dutchess County Mothers of Multiples Club has officially changed their name to Dutchess County Parents Of Multiples. ( Please make a note of the change) . They have families where both parents are equally involved in the childrearing and want to be able to offer support to both moms and dads.
There has been an interest in some families to have both parents attend their meetings- so they wanted to be sure that their name reflected their commitment to both parents. Capitol District MOTC is using the internet to keep them connected between meetings. They have formed a “Yahoo group”. More info to come on how it works. Greater Rochester had a Stop and Shop for their November meeting, where they brought in outside vendors, They reported a very good turnout. MOTC Suffolk also had a Holiday Boutique in November- which included outside vendors as well! Staten Island Mothers of Multiples is scheduled to have Breakfast with Santa on Saturday December 3. How lucky are they to book him so close to Christmas! Many clubs share the spirit of giving- here are just a few that I know about… WOW Moms adopted a family for Thanksgiving, giving them a turkey as well as pantry items. Now for December they have a family of 5 that they will help with Christmas presents and groceries. POM of CNY has once again adopted a family for the holiday season. New Hope Family Services connects them with a family with multiples every year. MOTC Queens makes an annual donation to the NYC Rescue Mission for the Homeless in November. Westside Surbruban collected hats and gloves for the needy in their area. Happy Holiday to all. (As printed in the Jan/Feb 2006 Presidential Papers)
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| Southern Tier Mothers of Twins planned a Moms night out at Beldon Hill Campground, those attending were asked to bring a dish to pass. They were also gathering to say goodbye to Lois Elliott, who would be heading back to Florida in October. Schenectady Mothers of Twins Club have a busy schedule ahead of them, planning the 2006 state meeting -but club president Kathy Lyman wants the members to remember to have some fun along the way. MOTC of Buffalo is planning on their annual fall visit to the Kelkenberg Farm in October, for fun fall activities for the children. They will enjoy pony rides, horse drawn hayrides to the pumpkin patch. Cider and donuts will be the snack of the day! They are also working on "Project Undergarment". They are collecting underwear & socks to send to our soldiers overseas. Bear Mountain Park was the planned destination for the Orange County Parents of Multiples clubs October family Day. Sounds like a great place to enjoy the fall colors! Dutchess County Mothers of Multiples club has so many" Entrepreneurial POM's " in their club that they are working on posting a DCMOM's Yellow pages on their website. What a great way to drum up business. Check out dcmoms@yahoo.com Many clubs will hold a Halloween Party for the children this fall, and Entertainment books seem to be the fall fundraiser of choice! Take care ... As the turtle goes! (As printed in the November/December 2005 Presidential Papers)
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| Many clubs do not have meetings during July and August, but some do have a picnic during the dog days of summer, including Capital District Motc @ Bozenkill Park, Greater Rochester Mothers of Twins Clubs will be at Seebreeze, Schenectady Mothers of Twins club, Twinrific Moms Club of Lower Westchester will have their family picnic in September and Nassau County Mothers Of Twins Club will have theirs in October. Greater Rochester Mothers of Twins Club celebrated their installation dinner in June, at a local restaurant. Ruth Barone was awarded her 20-year pin- with which the club rewards her with her lifetime membership. Ruth’s parents, husband and twins were there for the celebration. Congratulations Ruth Kins of Twins met in July and will meet in August as well. They are doing a lot of talking about the 2007 Convention. Nassau County Mothers of Twins Club had their Mom’s night out in June and their installation dinner in July. They are planning a Family Weekend (2nd annual) at Rocking Horse Ranch in September. Orange County Parents of Multiples planned a Dad’s Time Out at a local bowling alley in June. Take it slowly….. (As printed in the Sept/Oct 2005 Presidential Papers)
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| Since June is usually installation meetings for many clubs, I would like to take this time to congratulate all the new and re-newed officers of local clubs. Chemung Valley Mothers of Twins Club held a very successful rummage sale for a fundraiser last month. It took a lot of hard work for both moms and dads. Next month they will be answering the phones for the Children's Miracle Network telethon. TMCOLW had presentations from Assistant District Attorney Frank Luis on internet safety for middle age children and NYPD Lt. Fran Visconti on basic safety for children at their April Meeting. Nassau County Mothers of Twins Club will host a speaker on Megan's Law at their June meeting. Staten Island Mothers of MuItiples Club wants to remind everyone of Twins Day at Coney Island Sunday July 24,2005. For more info go to www.twinsworld.com Instead of a Meeting in May, Kins of Twins has what they call Grandmothers night- where they take their mothers, mothers in law, sisters and or daughters out for dinner and some fun. They went to Casino Niagara! Please continue to send your Club Reports to me - so I can post your info! (As printed in the July/August 2005 Presidential Papers)
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| Kins Of Twins gathered in the kitchen and made a cherry cheese coffee cake ring [recipe from Pampered Chef] While cake was baking, the members held their club meeting and later enjoyed the coffee cake while doing scrapbooking of their twins photos for the registry. MOTC Queens celebrated Ethnic Night at the March meeting with delicious samplings of various home-made foods and desserts. MOTC Suffolk enjoyed a “shopping spree” at their annual clothing and equipment exchange night which also featured discussions on the Super Nanny and potty training. Members had a children’s Spring party complete with the Easter bunny and a piñata. POM CNY and Southern Tier MOTC got busy preparing their banners to be displayed at the convention. Both clubs were also planning their Installation dinner in June and discussing future club activities. T&T CNY celebrated their 48th anniversary in March. Six past presidents attended the special affair. Membership pins were presented to two 40-year members and two 25-year members. This group must have a secret formula for keeping their log time members still interested. Good job! Tri County MOTC gave back to the community by preparing and delivering a complete meal to the Ronald McDonald house of Albany. They were given a tour of the facilities.
Reports should now be sent or emailed to the Vice President [Linda]. The turtle's job is to spread your club's news! (As printed in the May/June 2005 Presidential Papers)
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Martin Luther King CREATIVE & FUN Capital District MOTC - For a fun "ice breaker" at a recent meeting, members were asked to bring photos of their children and had to guess which kids went with which parent. This parent/twin match up game is an effective fun way to connect old and new members. Chemung Valley MOTC - with a "Fmaily Swin Party" in January and a "Death By Chocolate" meeting in February - these ladies sure know how to beat winter's doldrums. Kins of Twins - these moms had a low-key meeting in January enjoying pizza and wings...comfy/yumm! Manhattan MOTC - with a growing membership (now over 600 strong) this group has now begun to email newsletter to the members, a step which will be more cost effective and preserve some trees! MOTC Buffalo - they're going on their 2nd annual "Family Getaway" weekend to the Canadian side of the Falls and treating themselves to a nice hotel stay, great attractions and restaurants...way to go! MOTC Queens - direct from the fan club...Myriam's 7 layer dip: layer ingredience in this order in a large glass serving dish so you can see the colors: Refried Beans - 2 cans - may omit this if you don't like beans or they don't like you!; 4-6 mashed ripe avocados; 1/16oz Sour Cream; 1/16oz jar of Tostitos or ChiChi's Salsa, 1 bunch of sliced scallions; 1 lg. can black olives - sliced; top with shredded cheddar white and yellow cheeses; serve with an assortment of chips; do enjoy!! MoTC Suffolk - during the busy holiday season, these moms had their childrens' parties complete with crafts, a pinata and a visit with Santa. They also treated themselves to a nice dinner out which included a Chinese Auction, music and dancing. They also celebrated their club's anniversary with a meal cooked by members and reminiscing about the good ol' times. Nassau Co MOTC - they began their year with a MOM to MOM Social to brainstorm on life as parents of multiples and catch up with friends and a Parent's Night Workshop presented by Dr. Barry and Francine McNamara, parents of twins and co-authors of "Ten Things Every Parent Of Twins Should Know". One never stops learning more! GOOD DEEDS Dutchess Co. MOMs - these busy bees, while preparing to host this year's State Meeting, are also fundraising and assisting two families who are experiencing difficult times. Orange Co. Parents of Multiples - under their "Family Assistance Program" have awarded two annual memberships to moms in need. Schenectady MOTC - our 2006 State Meeting hosts, not only are assisting Dutchess Co Moms with the ditty bags but also collected items for our NY troops in Iraq. Southern Tier MOTC - Members prepared and delivered a basket of food and gifts to a family with newborn twins. Staten Island MOMs - prepared a basketful of goodies, thoughts and prayers for a member's son serving with the Marines in Iraq. POM of CNY and TNT of CNY - members gave abundantly to a family during the holidays. Tri County MOTC - contributed to a couple of local welfare projects, the "Empty Stocking" to provide gifts to a 12 year old girl and "Operation Santa Claus" benefiting children in neighboring counties. Twinrific MOMs Club of L. W. - are assisting their local Scouts programs with a variety of collections including used postage stamps which will go towards providing guide dogs for the blind, genty used gowns for the "Glass Slipper Foundation", used ink cartridges and fronts of holiday cards.
The turtle's job is to spread your club's news! (As printed in the March/April 2005 Presidential Papers)
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| Capital Distric MOTC - their end of the year donations included baby food to a food pantry, preemie clothes to the local hospital NICU and helping out at a craft night for children patients at the hospital. Dutchess County MOMs - besides preparing to host the upcoming State Meeting, these moms were also helping a new mom whose ill with breast cancer by providing home coked meals among other things; they also collected new and gently used stuffed animals to distribute at a nursing home and hospital. Kins Of Twins - enjoyed a Christmas wreath-making craft night while discussing convention plans and answering questions from the new moms in attendence. Talk about multi-tasking! MOTC Queens - a fun fille holidayparty with Santa was enjoyed by all who attended. Members agreedto participate in the "Quilts For Soldiers" project [featured in the Nov/Dec PPs] and wrote family messages on the fabric squares that will be used to make the quilt. Money donation was sent to the NY City Rescue Mission for the Homeless Thanksgiving meals. MOTC Suffolk - held their Holiday Boutique night with 12 vendors participating. Members were soibsirubg a beedy family during the holiday season. Their "New Moms Meals" program provides home-cooked meals tio members with newborns. Nassau County MOTC - this busy group had a "Shop and Socialize" evening in November for members to catch up with their holiday gift-shopping and with each other. Southern Tier MOTC - Members were busy collecting food and preparing Thanksgiving baskets for two families and will be giving gifts to a local family of twins at Christmas. Twins & Triplets of CNY - In November they had their annual Cookie Exchange meeting - yummy idea!! And collected gifts to give some Christmas cheer to a needy family. Tri County MOTC - held a "Bead Party" during the holidays where members were able to create unique jewelry and other beaded items. (As printed in the January/February 2005 Presidential Papers) |
| Capital District MOTC - In September, a local psychologist gave a presentation entitled "Nurturing the Good Stuff". A free e-newsletter is available through his website - www.terrificparenting.com. Topics to be presented at a future meeting by a panel of pediatricians will include basic First Aid tips and what to expect at the emergency room. Dutchess County MOM's - besides keeping busy preparing to host the 2005 State Meeting, their upcoming activities include a cookbook sale, a 5K walk, a tag sale, a Halloween party and Parent's Night Out. Greater Rochester MOTC - members held their annual Tureen Dinner - good food and conversation. The club has teamed up with Strong Hospital in Rochester in support of "Marvelous Multiples" -a class for parents expecting multiples. The club has donated the curriculum and hospital administers the class. Club members participate by answering the expectant parents' questions and offering advice. What a great project! Kins of Twins - Over the summer, the club had an ice cream social where members bring ingredients to make ice cream sundaes...what a fun yummy idea! Another fun activitiy they do to promote membership interest and get to know each other is "Getting To Know Your Club Members Bingo". Lenore - tell us how to play. MOTC Queens - Plans for the Halloween and holiday children's parties were finalized. The club will try doing a variation of the State's calendar fundraiser instead of the annual dinner and game night. Club will be sending a donation to the NYC Rescue Mission for the Homeless. MOTC Suffolk - members held a Book Club meeting to discuss "She's Come Undone" by Wally Lamb and will be participating in a Walk for Autism Research at Jones Beach. Nassau Co. MOTC - Their annual fashion show fundraiser was a great success as well as the Twins Panel night, which featured six sets of twins of all types. There's always much to learn even from our own children! Parents Of Multiples CNY - members have been busy with their annual Yankee Candle fundraiser. They will be holding Halloween and bowling parties and are preparing a holiday donation for a family in need. Southern Tier MOTC - had a booth at the local "Endicott Apple Fest" and apple pies, cookies, candied apples and some craft items. Since October is Fire Prevention Month, they had a speaker on the topic of Sleepover Checklists and Fire Prevention hints. Twins And Triplets Mothers Club CNY - An Avon fundraiser is their first activity for the new club year. Tri County MOTC - these members are also busy with their annual fundraiser - Entertainment Books - a very popular moneymaker for many clubs. (As printed in the November/December 2004 Presidential Papers) |
| Capital Distric MOTC: held a Chinese Auction as a fundraiser. A summer family picnic is in the works. Gr. Rochester MOTC: at their Installation Dinner they honored their 5, 10 and 15 year members and presented them with a special club pen. Two members were presented the "Mother Member of the Year" award and the Secret Pals were revealed. Manhattan MOTC: At their July meeting, they had a speaker on Home Safety: Babyproofing and Nanny Cams. MOTC Buffalo had a "Pampering" meeting where members were treated by a group of students from a beauty school to manicures, hand massages, hot wax hand soaks, pedicures and polish change. Great Idea! MOTC Suffolk Co. had their Installation Dinner which included a Chinese auction, DJ and dancing. These ladies sure know how to have a good time! (As printed in the September/October 2004 Presidential Papers) |
