A bit of news to keep you in the know about things happening with Multiples of America. Be sure to check out the quiz at the bottom for your chance to win a gift card!

A Winner!
64 members emailed their answers to the March quiz. A perfect score is not the aim; everyone who joins in the fun is entered into the drawing. The March quiz was a bit of “Where in the World?” – multiples edition to help get you started on your next adventure.

The towns known as the “twin cities” are in the state of Minnesota.       

This town hosts a festival that has grown to be the largest annual gathering of twins in the United States: Twinsburg 

There are four cities with this name in North America; three in the United States and one in Canada: Twin Falls        

A fictional town in Washington state that was the setting of a television mystery drama that aired in the early 1990s: Twin Peaks        

Mountain peaks near Estes Park, CO are called: Twin Sisters        

Winner of the gift card drawing was Amy Baehl, Space Coast MOMs (FL). Find the April quiz at the end of this email. Just click on the link and you’ll be able to answer quickly and easily on the pre-filled form!

Board News
The board is working with our volunteers to deliver the services and benefits you enjoy from year to year as well as to develop new initiatives focused on support and connection. Here’s a few of our latest moves:

• The Events Department is busy planning for all the ways we will be “Connecting in Kentucky” July 25-27 at The Brown Hotel in Louisville, KY for our 63^rd annual convention. Exciting workshops have been finalized, plans for special events are taking shape and most importantly food choices have been made for lunch and party times! You can find all those details in the convention booklet, https://simplebooklet.com/moalouisvilleflipbook, and then register for convention on our website, https://multiplesofamerica.org/2024_annualconvention.
• One special connection at this year’s convention will be the return of a “hospitality room.” The room will be a special place where attendees can gather to visit, grab a snack, and check out an array of raffle baskets!
• Our Finance Vice President is working to build a “Support Squad” for Multiples of America: Donors who can help out the organization with a small recurring gift each month. Be on watch for more information.
• Ready to elevate your marketing game for your club or your small business? Join in our May Zoom Connect, Wednesday, May 29, 7:30 p.m. CST. It’s a Digital Marketing bootcamp, complete with strategies, tools, and special tips to help your social media connect and shine. Reserve your spot by logging into the Members Only site.

 Exciting Casting Opportunity for Multiples of America! 
Do you have or are you a twin between the ages of 16 and 60? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity! MrBeast, the renowned YouTube creator, and his team are on the lookout for twin sets to participate in an upcoming project. The filming dates are tentatively scheduled between May 27 and June 7, promising an unforgettable experience! Casting deadline for this opportunity is May 10, so twins who are interested should apply ASAP.

MrBeast and his production have partnered with Multiples of America to reach out to our members about this casting, and we’re thrilled to announce this incredible opportunity. The first step is simple: both twins need to fill out a quick form to express interest and provide essential details.

MrBeast is also accepting forms from twins younger than 16 (or older than 60) to be kept on file for possible future projects. (Parents may complete forms for young twins.)

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of an amazing project with MrBeast. You’ll find the link in the Members Only center of the website. You will need the username and password. Contact your local club officers or us at info@multiplesofamerica.org.

This announcement is exclusively for Multiples of America. Apply using the link shared and do not share outside of our organization/club members. Please do not share on any public social media platforms. MrBeast also asks that all details of the contest be kept highly confidential until the video airs. Please be aware that the Multiples of America or MrBeast team will never request compensation of any kind. 

*Travel expenses for the selected participants are fully covered by the MrBeast Production Team.

Flat Multiples
My “flat multiples,” Holly and Noel, have been celebrating Multiple Birth Awareness month by going to the moon, reading books, eating cinnamon bread, and planning summertime hikes. Have your “flat multiples” or real multiples been on any adventures this April? It’s not too late to join in our “We are in the World” celebration, including a bingo game with prizes for you or your club. Find out more at https://multiplesofamerica.org/weareintheworld #multiplesareintheworld. 

Multiple Match
Did you ever pass notes to a friend in school? Or open your mailbox to find a card and letter from your grandma? Personal notes add a bit of fun and caring to any day.

Our new Multiple Match program provides that personal connection in an electronic format. Sign up and we’ll work to match you with another member experiencing similar parenting or life challenges.

Right now, we are especially looking for matches for members with:

• newborn multiples
• preschool-aged twins while also caring for elderly parents
• college-bound multiples
• multiples experiencing chronic illness

Find out how you can connect with one of these members or with members navigating other parenting or life challenges at https://multiplesofamerica.org/multiplematch.

Timeless Treasures Gallery
I can barely draw a stick figure, but I know of so many parents of multiples who are busy painting, creating jewelry, card making, building, quilting, and more. There are so many talents within our midst! Many have offered to share their creations with us at convention — for viewing and for a silent auction (with proceeds to go toward convention expenses). Our “Timeless Treasures Gallery” will be held on Friday night as a part of MOMs Mall. If you would like to donate an item (or two) for the gallery, contact Events Vice President, Kim Simonich, at events@multiplesofamerica.org.

Thanks and Wishes
Thanks go out to the Mountain States Mothers of Adult Multiples (AZ), Southside Parents of Multiples (IN), Greater Nashua Parents of Twins and More (NH), and members from several clubs who call themselves the “Posse” for their offers to assist with convention by hosting or financing all or part of an event. Thanks, also, to several members and National Workers who have offered to help by providing items for raffles, leading networking discussions, welcoming attendees, and more.

Send an email to Events Vice President, Kim Simonich, events@multiplesofamerica.org if you would like to share a bit of your time, talent, or expertise for our annual meeting. If you’d like to make a small donation, but aren’t sure what we need, check out our Amazon wish list at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2A0CI5DDSNYX2?ref=cm_sw_em_r_un_un_UyQmhKfXpB6Yr.

Research Continuing
Dr. Nancy Segal from California State University is continuing her research study on the unique experiences of multiples (and their siblings) born to mixed-background couples and of the parents who raise them. She would like to interview these families in person or by zoom and get responses to a brief questionnaire. A report presenting general findings with no mention of names will be made available to all participants. Find out more about Dr. Segal’s project and how to connect with her on our website: https://multiplesofamerica.org/segal_research, or email Dr. Segal directly at nsegal@fullerton.edu. 

Member of the Year
We are once again looking for your club’s “Member of the Year.” This is a special honor to recognize the efforts of one member of your club who goes above and beyond. Each club selects its own “Member of the Year.” All honorees will be announced and celebrated at our annual convention. (Convention attendance is not required to receive the award.) Look for information on how to submit your club’s choice in the April Mailing III (the dues renewal mailing), which will be emailed to your club’s representatives soon.

The National Perinatal Association Partnership
Our new partner, The National Perinatal Association (NPA), brings together parents, health professionals and providers who are interested in pregnancy and newborn care to share, to listen and to learn from each other. Established in 1976, NPA provides free research-based resources in areas such as breastfeeding, mental health, NICU parenting, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). They also present guidelines and recommendations based in research and best practices in areas such as care of late preterm infants and psychosocial support of NICU parents. Read more about NPA in the May issue of Multiple Connections or visit their website at https://www.nationalperinatal.org.

Invite2Connect
Invite2Connect is a two-fold outreach project aimed at connecting with parents with newborn multiples through hospitals, partner organizations, and your local clubs. Multiples of America will provide postcards your club can distribute to help connect those parents with your club. Find out more about this project in the Members Only Center of our website.

Club Connections
Did you know you are a rock star? The latest issue of Club Connections tells you why! There is also an article about one of our newest partners, the Superhero Project, Inc., specifics about our new Multiple Match program and more. You can find the latest issue and all recent issues in the Members Only Center.

Local Clubs Rallying Together
Tidewater MOMs (VA) hosted their bi-annual consignment sale in March. They sold 3,420 items: Baby gear, children’s clothing, toys, books, maternity and more. The club rallied together to make it happen, and they will do it all again at their next sale in October!

Long Beach Lakewood Mothers of Twins Club (CA) will be celebrating their 65^th anniversary at their installation dinner this spring.

Upstate Parents of Multiples (SC) shared “Self-Care Tips as a Mom of Multiples” on their club’s Facebook page. Tips included: Get one-on-one time, talk to other moms of multiples, enjoy the attention, and be just a mom for the day. 

Watch for This
Our website is growing and changing almost daily. Check out these items:

The April Press Release shares information about Multiple Birth Awareness month: https://multiplesofamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/24-April-Press-Release-Multiple-Birth-Awareness-Month-FINAL.pdf

The March Zoom Connect about Essential Documents and Conversations is now online in the Zoom Connect Café: https://multiplesofamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Zoom-Cafe_Essential-Documents-Conversations.pdf

The April Zoom Connect about Education of Multiple Birth Children is now online in the Zoom Connect Café: https://multiplesofamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Zoom-Cafe_Education-Tales-FINAL.pdf

Send Your Ideas/Share Your Joys and Challenges
I’d love to hear from you. Let me know what questions you have about any of these items or other services provided by Multiples of America. Share some news about your club: its successes or challenges, or any anniversaries or special celebrations or share about your personal joys or challenges on your parenting journey. Contact me at president@multiplesofamerica.org.

Take a Quiz
We’ve been celebrating the multiples in our lives and all around us as part of this Multiple Birth Awareness month. We’ve posted on social media about twins who paired up on their career choice. Check back on our Facebook feed or take a guess about the careers of these notable twins. Perfection is not required; all those who join in the fun will have their name entered into a drawing for a gift card!

APRIL’S QUIZ IS CLOSED.