Mothers & More is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of mothers through support, education and advocacy. We address mothers' needs as individuals and members of society, and promote the value of all the work mothers do.
Board positions
Our chapter is managed by a volunteer board. The board positions are held for one year and offer a range of opportunities for keeping up workplace skills if you are currently at home fulltime. Most importantly, participating in the board is a great way to get involved with the chapter and get to know other members. The board includes the following positions:
Co-Leader (2)
Treasurer
Secretary
Membership and Mentoring
Newsletter Editor and Design
Programming
Playgroups
Publicity
Mom's Night Out
Member Support
Greeting
Communications
Volunteer Chair
Field Trips
Web Manager
Book Club
Mentoring
New members are welcomed into the organization through our mentoring program. Each new member is assigned a mentor who will help her connect with the group by attending events, answering questions and in general being available to the new member anything she may need to feel at home in the chapter.
Summer Picnic/Halloween Party
These annual events are widely attended and the whole family is invited to participate in the fun!
Mom's Weekend Away
This annual getaway encourages us to relax and rejuvenate while getting better acquainted with our fellow members. Getaway spots have included Boyne Mountain and Toronto.
General Meeting
The General Meeting occurs on the third Thursday of each month and includes programming specifically of interest to moms. The programming generally reflects aspects of the national organizations goals and ideals. Topics have included healthy foods, budgeting, parenting techniques, yoga, gardening, etc.
Informal Meeting
The informal meeting occurs on the first Tuesday of each month. The informal meeting is hosted at members home on a voluntary basis. It is a relaxed opportunity to visit with other members.
Mom's Night Out
Want to try something new and looking for a group of friends to go with? Mom's Night Out events could be anything from cooking classes, to spa night, to painting pottery, to meeting at the brewery for a beer and pool!
Book Club
Meet fellow members monthly to
discuss the latest book we've read as a group. Books are suggested by members one to two months in advance and voted on at the meetings.
Playgroups
Playgroups are a great social opportunity for both moms and children. Playgroups are organized on a volunteer basis and may be held in your home or at a park. Each playgroup is open to all members. Playgroups may be held anytime that is convenient for the hostess. While mornings are most popular, we also have evening, afternoon and the occasional weekend playgroup.
Field Trips
One field trip is planned monthly on a weekday and several field trips throughout the year are planned on weekends in order to include families with older children. Field trips have included visits to nature centers, pie factories, the zoo, bowling, and story time at the local library.
Member support
Every family experiences a time when a little help is welcome. Our Member Support coordinator fields requests for assistance in just these times and coordinates efforts to help with volunteers from the chapter.
Mom's Night In
July 1, 7:30 pm
Playgroup
July 7, 10:00 am
Bookclub
July 9, 7:30 pm
Field Trip
July 14, 10:30 am
General Meeting
July 17, 7:30 pm
Playgroup
July 18, 10:00 am
Fundraiser
July 22, 7:00 pm
Mom's Night Out
July 24, 7:00 pm
Summer Picnic
July 26, 11:00 am
Board Meeting
July 28, 7:30 pm
Mom's Night In
August 5, 7:30 pm
Bookclub
August 13, 7:30 pm
Ident-A-Kid
August 20. 10:00 am
General Meeting
August 21, 7:30 pm
Mom's Night Out
August 26, TBD
Prospective members
are invited to attend
several meetings and
events prior to joining.
For more information on the events listed
above, email our
Greeter at mothersandmore13
@hotmail.com
