DECEMBER 2024 CLUB HELPLINE
Club Helpline is a monthly publication developed especially for local club board members, leaders and national representatives. We hope you find the information useful! Feel free to share your feedback about our publications by emailing media@multipleofamerica.org. Or submit your club news and photos with our easy new online form.
Announcing a New Webinar Series: “Great Expectations”
Great Expectations is a series of four webinars in 2025 that support expectant parents and new parents through the toddler years. These webinars are free to Multiples of America members, since a generous (and anonymous) donor is financing the series for us. Read details and how to sign up.
When Life Begins in the NICU: Practices that Lead to Improved Outcomes
Read about updated guidance for NICU care set by an expert team from around the world — and one key element that’s missing from the guidance. Learn more.
Support Grows for Parents of Multiples in Norway
Learn the latest news about one of our sister organizations around the world: Norwegian Twins Association. You might be surprised at how many multiples are born in that country. Read more.
EDGE Special Funds Grant Recipients
Read about the success of the Sonoma County Mothers of Multiples (CA) grant-funded Nurturing NICU project. This is the second grant featured out of three recipients from the last term. Read all about it.
UPCOMING ZOOM CONNECTS
Wed., December 11 — Partnership Power
Take a look at all the services and resources available to you and your club members through our Multiples of America partners and hear directly from the founders of two partners: Stephanie Ernst, the TAPS Support Foundation, and Kelly Gallagher, the Superhero Project, Inc.
Wed., January 8 — Self-Care for Busy Moms
We are so focused on our children that it’s easy to lose sight of the importance of taking care of ourselves. No matter the age of your kids, take just a few minutes to learn some tips about how to squeeze self-care into your busy day.
Wed., February 12 — Educating Multiples
Dr. Nancy Segal will lead us on a discussion about “Educating Identical and Fraternal Twins: Intellectual Similarities and Differences, Classroom Placement and Related Issues.” If you have school-aged kids, you won’t want to miss this informative session!
Registration begins four weeks before each event, and Zooms begin at 7:30 pm Central (8:30 pm Eastern, 6:30 pm Mountain, 5:30 pm Pacific) Register to join us, or view some of our past Zoom Connects.
Fall Giving Campaign
Your financial support is key to continuing the Multiples of America story. This year’s giving campaign, which runs through Dec. 31, will help us have the resources to reach out into new communities, build on our current club connections, and add more ways of caring for our members and their families. Our goal is to raise $2,500, and an anonymous donor will match donations up to our goal, dollar for dollar. Make a donation today.
Be Sure to Add On New Members!
As your club adds new members to your roster, be sure to pay their dues to Multiples of America. Adding new members ensures they receive emails and publications in their inbox. Log in to the Members Only section of our website and follow this link for easy add-ons.
Submitting a Change to our Bylaws or Standing Rules?
Dec. 15 is the deadline to submit an amendment to the Multiples of America bylaws or standing rules. Contact Parliamentarian Kim England with questions or proposed amendments. Email the parliamentarian.
Become a National Ambassador!
Are you interested in learning more about Multiples of America? Join us as a National Ambassador! This new program is building a larger base of volunteers who are willing to step up in small ways throughout the year. You can pick which tasks you’re most interested in! Learn more about this great new program, then complete the application.
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