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!
26 members emailed their answers to the May quiz. A perfect score is not the aim; everyone who joins in the fun is entered into the drawing. Winner of the gift card drawing was Kimberly Shoulders, Multiples of the Midlands (SC).

DEADLINE EXTENDED
Still thinking (and wishing) about joining us in Orlando for convention? You’re in luck! We’ve extended the deadline. You can now register through June 23 without any added late fee. You can also continue submitting ads for our program booklet or booking tables for MOMs Mall until June 23. Our Events Department is busy putting the finishing touches on all the details. Expect some fun surprises, magical moments, and powerful learning and networking. Read more about Dreams on the Go and MOMs Mall below. As Winnie the Pooh would say, “Think it over, think it under.” Then decide to come on and join us, if you can. Click on the link on our homepage to find out more and to register: www.multiplesofamerica.org

Summertime Specials
Our doors just opened! Multiples of America has a swag store filled with summertime essentials: Tank tops, T-shirts, knapsacks, water bottles. All come with either a Multiples of America logo or our 2023 Convention Dream BIG logo. Use this link to open the door to this special store: https://multiplesofamerica.itemorder.com/shop/home/
We’re open now through noon on July 5. Note: You can shop and order even if you can’t join us at convention.

June 18 – Father’s Day
“I’ve jumped out of helicopters and done some daring stunts and played baseball in a professional stadium, but none of it means anything compared to being somebody’s daddy.” – Chris Pratt

They go by many names: Daddy. Papa. Father. They wear many hats: baseball, bike helmet…mentor, protector, provider, mechanic, lawn care expert. It’s a day to say thanks for it all. To all the dads, papas, and fathers: Hope you have the best day ever!

Mark Your Calendar
A few deadlines to mark on your calendar for the coming weeks. Want to know more about one of the items? Keep reading or scroll down.
NOW OPEN is the Multiples of America Swag Store. https://multiplesofamerica.itemorder.com/shop/home/
June 23 is the deadline to register for convention without any added late fee.
June 24 is the Good of the Order Zoom Forum.
June 26 is the last day to reserve a hotel room for convention at our phenomenal rate.
June 30 is the deadline for paying club dues for ELITE Status.
June 30 is the deadline for submitting nominations for Member of the Year.

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.
• We were notified that we’re receiving a @4imprint#4onebyone promotional products grant to help provide some special perks for attendees at our annual convention!
• We hope you can join us for our upcoming Good of the Order Forum. Every member can join in this Zoom Forum. There’s no cost, and it’s a chance to give your “order” to the board, share ideas, clarify bylaw and budget proposals for next term, ask questions, and exchange ideas. We will meet on Sat., June 24, 7:00 p.m., CST. Reserve your seat beginning June 15 in the Members Only section at: https://multiplesofamerica.org/members-only/
• We’ve developed a Communication Survey to gather information about the many ways we reach out to you with information and resources. Will you take a moment to complete the survey so we can work to tailor our communications to what matters most to you?
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-1JHFDB1C5CA0cq2gwK2H4PonXVJrVUc9lyjY731ndFA-vg/viewform
• The Parliamentary Practices Committee developed two new resources to help member clubs streamline their meeting times: Leading a Business Meeting and Consent Agenda Meeting Format. You can find both documents in the Members Only section under Club Programming Resources. https://multiplesofamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Leading-A-Business-Meeting-Final2.pdf
https://multiplesofamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Consent-Agenda-Meeting-Format-FINAL-1.pdf

Dreams On the Go
The Events Department is finalizing their plans for the speed networking luncheon on Saturday at convention. Attendees will pick up their tasty box lunch and then rotate through three exciting networking opportunities. Club leaders will be on hand to present ideas and lead the discussion. Topics will include: programming for club meetings, how to increase member involvement, hybrid meeting options, fundraising, and options for club communications.

MOMs Mall
If you are near the Orlando area, please drop by MOMs Mall on Friday evening, July 28, 7:30 –  9:30 p.m. (and bring your family). Our Dreamspiration Gallery silent auction will also be happening at that time, plus we’ll be having a whirlwind of free giveaways. It’s an event that is open to the public. Convention registration is not required. We’d love to see you there!

Budget and Bylaw Workshop
All Convention Registrants will receive a special email in early July with information about the Budget and Bylaw Workshop. The Workshop is a chance to ask questions about the budget and bylaw proposals that delegates will consider for approval at convention. The Workshop will be via Zoom, Wed., July 12, 7:30 p.m. CT.

Seeking Dreamspiration Gallery Designs
So many talents within our midst. Parents of multiples are busy painting, creating jewelry, card making, building, quilting, and more. Many have offered to share their creations with us at convention — for viewing and for a silent auction (with proceeds to go towards convention expenses). If you would like to donate an item (or two) for the gallery or for one of our convention raffles, contact Events Vice President, Kim Simonich, at events@multiplesofamerica.org

It’s a Click that Will Change Your Life….
Help us boost the power of Multiples of America. Share your skills and expertise with parents nationwide. Build friendships with parents of multiples from across the nation. We’ve got positions to match a wide array of interests, skill levels, and time commitments. Volunteer to be a part of our team. The initial deadline has passed, but we accept applications year-round. Complete the form today to get on the team for our next term which starts at the end of July: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MOA-NW2022

Shine the Spotlight on Someone Special – Member of the Year Awards
Have you selected your club’s member of the year? It’s a chance to honor a member who has made a big difference for your club in the last year. Each club can nominate up to two members. The members and club do not need to be present at convention in order to be recognized. Members of the Year will also be recognized in an upcoming issue of Multiple Connections and on our social media. June 30 is the deadline for nominations. Use this URL to go to the nomination form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScb94U6nKoQISfVacDivWwbfbFZipnXM8wGvCiniXIFwYtlfA/viewform

Multiple Connections
Looking for some quick reads? Double Blessings, Twins Torn Apart: A Look at Deliberately Divided, Help Yourself First, and Family Vacation Planning: the May issue of Multiple Connections is jam-packed with ideas and information. Check it out at: https://multiplesofamerica.org/multipleconnections/

Ever Heard of iGive?
You can help Multiples of America (aka the National Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs, Inc.) as you shop online. There’s no added cost to you. The donations are made by shopping through www.iGive.com. iGive is an internet shopping mall with more than 1,900 stores and services. Each gives a portion of any purchases you make back to Multiples of America, when you select NOMOTC as the non-profit of your choice. Join between now and June 30 and make your first purchase within 30 days and you’ll earn a $5 bonus donation for Multiples of America! If you would like to give it a try, use this link: https://www.iGive.com/EM9Z9Xu

State Organization News
The Northern California Mothers of Twins Clubs invited everyone to “Be Our Guest” in late April when they celebrated together in Sacramento.

The Southern California Mothers of Multiples Clubs were “Living La Vida Mama” when they gathered in early May for their annual convention. There was time for siestas, shopping and fiesta flowers, along with convention business.

Local Clubs Learning and Laughing Together
On World Laughter Day, Desert Bloom Multiples (AZ) posted pictures on their Facebook page of some of the multiples of their members giggling and chuckling. A sure way to bring a smile to all!

Multiple Connections (MN) discussed, The Third Twin, at a June book club event, the perfect story to address the question of nature vs. nurture.

Watch for This
Our website is growing and changing almost daily.
• Check out this new item about the Power of a Club from the Building a Dynamic Club toolkit: https://multiplesofamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PowerofaClub-FINAL.pdf
• The June press release shared details about all the learning that awaits attendees at our annual convention. (For those who can’t be with us, look for articles about each of the speakers in upcoming issues of Multiple Connections.):
https://multiplesofamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/June-Press-Release-2023-Convention-Speakers-FINAL.pdf

Take a Quiz
Ever dream of finding someone just like you? These TV and movie productions did just that. Our June quiz is about TV shows and movies that spotlight long-lost multiples. 

1.     The long-lost twins in this TV series are opposites; one serious; the other funny. Separated at birth, they accidentally bump into each other at a mall. One grew up in the city; the other in the suburbs. Tia and Tamera Mowry play the twins coincidentally named, Tia and Tamera.
         a. Charmed
         b. Sister, Sister
         c. Blossom
         d. Step By Step

2.     In this TV series, Petra, finds out she has a long-lost twin sister, Anezka, who has spent her whole life in a Czech orphanage. The sisters are quite opposite, and Anezka eventually poisons her sister to assume her identify.
         a. Jane the Virgin
         b. Gossip Girl
         c. Family Ties
         d. Growing Pains

3.     A limited TV series, currently in production, follows the lives of identical triplets, separated at birth. The series stems from the real-life story of triplets separated at birth as a part of a research study. Their story was also shared in a documentary with the same title.
         a. It Takes Three
         b. Three Identical Strangers
         c. Life On My Own
         d. Finding Myself Twice

4.     This 1988 classic movie is about fraternal twins, separated at birth, who face many funny adventures following their reunion. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito star.
         a. Multiplicity
         b. Two On the Road
         c. Twins
         d. Double Day

5.     Just watched this movie the other day. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen star as identical twins, separated at birth, who accidentally bump into each other. One lives with her wealthy single father; the other is an orphan. They switch lives and help dad find new love. (Note: In some parts of the movie, the leads are called identical strangers instead of identical twins.)
         a. It Takes Two
         b. Billboard Dad
         c. Switching Goals
         d. Double Double Toil and Trouble

How many do you think you got correct? Email me your answers at president@multiplesofamerica.org
Perfection is not required; all those who join in the fun will have their name entered into a drawing for a gift card!

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 about your personal joys or challenges on your parenting journey. Contact me at president@multiplesofamerica.org