A bit of news about things happening with Multiples of America. Check out the quiz at the end for your chance to win a gift card!

A Winner!
58 members emailed their answers to the September quiz. A perfect score is not the aim; everyone who joins in the fun is entered into the drawing. The survey looked at multiple connections that can be found at state fairs across the nation. Answers to that quiz:

1. Twin sisters and social media stars Ako and Kako Ono from Japan, known as the “hungry twins,” recently visited the California State Fair to try some of the most popular fair foods from turkey legs to wine slushies.

2. You can ride on the Double Decker Merry Go Round at the South Carolina State Fair.

4. The Iowa State Fair features a contest called Twins, Triplets, and More with entrants divided into age brackets and judged on how similar they look.
5. Attendees of the Kansas State Fair can often be on hand as multiple pigs, calves, and sheep are born at the Birthing Center.      

5. While they look like twins and often appear together, the Minnesota State Fair mascots, Fairchild and Fairborne, are actually an uncle and his nephew.

Winner of the gift card drawing is Carly Cohen, Nassau County Parents of Multiples Club (NY). Find the October quiz at the end of this email.

BOARD NEWS
The board works with our volunteers to deliver current membership benefits as well as to develop new initiatives to support and connect us. Here’s a few of our latest moves:

• Our Fall Mailing 2 was emailed to your inbox just a few days ago. If you didn’t receive it, email us at info@multiplesofamerica.org to let us know.
• We continue to roll out the new option for direct membership. This membership tier is for parents of multiples who do not live near a local parents of multiples club. We have new direct members from all across the nation, including CA, GA, NH, LA, MI, OK, OH, and TX. If you know of parents or expectant parents who live beyond the reach of a member club, please encourage them to click onto our website to find out how they can join.

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
Scott’s Miracle Gro Company, Temecula Operations
Our thanks go out to Scott’s Miracle Gro Company, Temecula Operations. They have signed on as an Amethyst Sponsor! Temecula Operations has many employees who are multiples, parents of multiples, or who have family members with multiples so they are happy to support our organization.

Twinful Life
Our thanks go out to Twinful Life, a parenting education and support company, who has signed on for a second year as a Sterling Sponsor! Based in New Zealand, Twinful Life offers support specialized for parents of multiples. Owner Smadar is a twin specialist with over 15 years of experience working with twins: Antenatal and postnatal educator, postpartum doula, twin sleep consultant, infant massage instructor, twin early childhood educator, and RIE Foundations certified.

Please support our sponsors! For a full listing of seminars and times, check out the Twinful Life website. Smadar even offers special pricing to clubs who would like to schedule one of her seminars via Zoom for a club meeting. Also look for an article written by Smadar in each issue of Multiple Connections.

UPCOMING EVENTS
November Zoom Connect – You’re a member. Now what?
Ever wonder what benefits you get for the $15.00 membership dues you pay each year? Join us was we count the ways. We’ll highlight the top benefits of membership and be ready to answer your questions about all the ways our organization adds value to life for you and your family. It’s our November Zoom Connect and we’re calling it a “You’re a member of Multiples of America. Now what?” It’s all happening Tues., Nov. 11, 7:30 p.m. CST (8:30 p.m. EST, 6:30 p.m. MST, 5:30 p.m. PST). Just complete a quick reservation form to join us.

Great Expectations Multiplied – Nutrition for Growing Multiples
Homemade vs. store-bought baby food: Which is the best option for your time and budget? Divya Cardoso, a registered dietitian, blogger, and mom of twins, will break down a few common meals and compare pricing to show how making your own can be more budget-friendly without being overwhelming. She’ll also include tips on introducing a variety of flavors to help little ones explore different tastes early on, and as an added plus a few feeding strategies for multiples! Join our November Great Expectations Multiplied seminar, “Nutrition for Newborns & Growing Multiples.” We’ll meet Wed., November 5, 7:30 p.m. CST (8:30 p.m. EST, 6:30 p.m. MST, 5:30 p.m. PST). Fill out a quick form to sign up. If the time isn’t right for you, sign up and you’ll receive the seminar recording, which will be available for one week following the seminar.

ICOMBO Seminar – The Adventures of Parenting Multiples
ICOMBO is hosting a special webinar on Wed., Nov. 5 with Dr. Elizabeth A. Stewart. Dr. Stewart is an expert in twin studies, mother of adult twin sons, and author of the books: Parenting Twins: The Adventure Begins, Exploring Twins and Twin Tales: Hand in Hand across the World. She will provide insights into various aspects of being a twin and the impacts on the family. The webinar is organized in celebration of for International Multiple Birth Awareness Week. Join parents of multiples from across the globe at 10 a.m. UK time (5 a.m. Eastern, 4 a.m. Central, 3 a.m. Mountain, 2 a.m. Pacific). Registration is limited to 100 attendees. Reserve your seat at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/2zrd-x5qREW1j51sv4kPSg

Step Into Our Leadership Academy
Our Leadership Academy is an opportunity for members to build skills and connections that can be a help in guiding local, state, and national organizations or for use in their everyday lives. Academy participants will join in virtual learning experiences, a book study, and discussions and sharing about club management. And at the end of it all, there’s even a special graduation ceremony! There’s no fee for Academy participants, but space is limited. Please consider stepping into the Academy! But think quickly; there’s only a few more days to apply. Applications are due by November 1. 

GIVING BACK
Can You Be Our Ambassador?
Our Ambassador Program is a way for members to give back to the organization without making the year-long commitment of being a National Worker volunteer. As they say, “it takes a village” to build all of the connections we provide for members and member clubs. Find out how you can join in: https://multiplesofamerica.org/ambassador/ 

Ready to Inspire another Parent of Multiples?
What’s a MULTItale? Everyone has a unique story to tell, and our multiples community is filled with wonderful stories. There are funny stories, exciting stories, inspiring and challenging stories: stories about the joys and challenges of parenting multiples or the support of a club, stories about how our lives have been touched and changed because of the connections with parents of multiples near and far. Your stories are a powerful way to spotlight the experience of parenting multiples and to offer hope and inspiration to those now on a similar journey. Share your story. 

In Need of a Gift Card?
Join in our ongoing fundraiser through Raise Right. The fundraiser offers you a chance to support Multiples of America by purchasing gift cards from favorite retailers. A percentage of each purchase is donated back to our organization at no added cost to you. Visit the Raise Right website to find out more. The enrollment code to use for Multiples of America is: 774D7ED7117892.

UPCOMING DEADLINES
Marge Ainsworth Scholarship
Marge Ainsworth Scholarships are awarded each year to a member who has belonged to a local club for at least the last three years (and that club is a member club of Multiples of America) or as a direct member, the member’s spouse or multiples. When it comes to financing college, it’s never too early to start planning. Read more about the eligibility requirements and download the application form at:  https://multiplesofamerica.org/ainsworth-scholarship/
Questions? Contact Scholarship Chair Bea Reynolds at: scholarship@multiplesofAmerica.org. Deadline to apply is February 1, 2026.

The Days Are Counting Down
It’s time now to start preparing your club’s group exemption filing for the fiscal year ending July 31, 2025. Go to www.multiplesofamerica.org/groupexemption, download your forms and submit them online. All clubs submitting after November 1 will incur a $30 late fee.

KEEP THEM COMING
Add-On Members
If you have added members to your club since your initial renewal, please let us know so we can add their names and emails to our list. Without that information, those members will not receive email communications sent to all members, such as Multiple Connections and this monthly “Special Delivery.” To add-on members after your initial renewal, go to: https://multiplesofamerica.org/add-on/.  Questions about that process? Let us know.

MEETING TIME FUN FOR LOCAL CLUBS
Fairfax County Mothers of Multiples (VA) had a trivia competition as a part of their monthly meeting, complete with McDonald’s burgers, snacks, and drinks to keep the energy and fun times going.

Permian Basin Mothers of Multiples (TX) celebrated together with a Ghouls Night Out for their monthly meeting.

Double Love Mothers of Multiples (IL) held a wine tasting for their monthly meeting.

Upstate Parents of Multiples (SC) met at a trampoline park for a playdate.

Let us know what’s been happening at your club. https://multiplesofamerica.org/clubnewssubmission/

WEBSITE SPOTLIGHT
Our website changes almost daily. Check out this new item:

• The October press release shares details about the new Direct Membership from Multiples of America.
• The National Worker directory lists the names and contact information for all volunteers serving as a part of the Multiples of America team for the 2025-2026 term.
• Club Helpline is a monthly publication aimed at helping club leaders. The October issue of Club Helpline was emailed out to club leaders earlier in the month and is now for all members in the Members Only Center.

EMAIL YOUR IDEAS
Share Your Joys and Challenges
I’d love to hear from you. Let me know if you have questions 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

TAKE A QUIZ
This month’s quiz features some of the cute and clever t-shirt imprints about multiples and parents of multiples. Can you complete the sayings?

THIS MONTH’S QUIZ IS CLOSED.