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What Is Expected of Me When I Join?

Very little, really!  The only official requirements of a MOMS Club member are that you sign a libility release, abide by the behavior guidelines, and pay your annual dues.  We hope that you will be an active member and participate in club events on a regular basis.  We encourage you to attend monthly meetings when possible, and to volunteer for duties and/or activities when you can.  This can be as simple as bringing snacks to a monthly meeting, hosting an event, or signing up for one of the club’s several committees.

 

As a MOMS Club member you may participate in club activities as much or as little as you wish.  Attendance for all events is optional.  Your children are welcome at all MOMS Club events.  During any MOMS Club event, you are responsible for your child’s safety and actions; children displaying aggressive behavior (hitting, kicking, etc.) will be asked to leave the event.  Please see the Behavior Guidelines sheet for further information.

 

Why Should I Attend the Monthly Meeting?

You do not have to attend the monthly meetings, but many members do.  Meetings are the best way to get the latest news and connect with the other moms.  Often there will be a guest speaker or discussion.

 

How Do Playgroups Work?  What’s Involved?

Members often hold playdates in their homes or backyards, or host events at local destinations.  Some activities have an RSVP person that you will contact if you will be joining them.  If there is no contact person listed and you have questions about an event, contact any member of the board, who are listed in the monthly newsletter.  Usually you won’t need to bring anything except you, your child, and your diaper bag.

 

What Are the Age Requirements for Playgroups?

Some activities may be geared towards children of a particular age (such as crafts) but all are welcome and encouraged to attend.  Regardless of whether or not children participate in the planned activity, both moms and children will enjoy the outing and companionship.  We encourage you to come to ANY event that is convenient and not worry about whether or not your child can participate in the scheduled activity.

 

Do I Have to Host a Playgroup?

You do not have to host any events, though at some point many members have ideas they’d like to try.  If you would like to host something but feel your home cannot accommodate a group or is not conveniently located, you can sign up to host a playdate at a park or other local destination.  Call the playgroup coordinator to get ideas or to suggest your own.

 

What do the Club Officers do?

 

President:  presides at meetings; acts as liaisons with other organizations and the community; organizes the local group’s activities with the help of the Administrative VP and the Executive Board; and acts as liaison between the local support group and the MOMS Club corporation and is responsible for preparing and presenting any reports on the local group’s activities as may be required by the corporation.

 

Administrative Vice President:  assists the President in fulfilling her duties of office; assumes the duties of President when she is not available; and coordinates the service projects.  Coordinates childcare and hospitality at meetings.

 

Membership Vice President: promotes membership in the group; publicizing the group in the community, and coordinates such publicity with the President who is the group’s liaison with the community; assists the Treasurer in the collecting of dues.

 

Secretary: compiles a roster of all members to be distributed at least once a year; coordinates or prepares any correspondence necessary for the support group in cooperation with the President; and takes minutes of business, special and Executive Board meetings, and keeps those minutes in a notebook available for review by members and the Executive Board.

 

Treasurer:  is responsible for all funds of the group, and to deposit all such funds in the name of the group in such banks, trust companies or other depositories as shall be selected by the Executive Board; maintains financial records of the group and to keep those records available for review by the President, the Executive Board, the local group members and the MOMS Club corporation; receives and legally disperses any funds as directed by the Executive Board, and gives proper vouchers and receipts for any transactions; and prepares and presents a financial report to the Executive Board and members of the group at least once a year, and prepares any other financial reports as may be required by the Executive Board or the MOMS Club corporation.

 

What does the Playgroup Coordinator do?

She finds moms to host playgroups.  She will usually pass sign-up sheet around at the monthly meeting and then call or e-mail other moms who did not make it to the meeting.  Also, any problems with playgroups should be brought to her attention.

 

What Does the Moms on the Mend Committee Do?

The Moms on the Mend Committee provides assistance to ill or post-partum member mothers.  This may include cooking meals, running errands, driving to doctor appointments, and childcare assistance.  If you need assistance, please call the committee chairperson (listed on the Contact Sheet), who will discuss your needs with you.  She will then contact committee members and arrange for assistance.  The Moms on the Mend committee is always seeking volunteers for this important job.  If you would be willing to cook an occasional meal, make a market run, or anything else that would be of help, please contact the chairperson.

 

PLEASE NOTE:  The Moms on the Mend Committee does not handle general babysitting requests.  If you are in good health and are seeking childcare arrangements from other members, please contact them directly.  If you are new to the club and do not know whom to ask, please contact any board member for suggestions.  You should also make an announcement at the monthly meeting that you are looking to swap childcare duties with another member.

 

I Have A Question I Don’t See Answered Here.  Whom Should I Call?

In your New Member Packet there is a contact sheet listing the Club Officers and topics that you might want to speak to them about.  If you have a playdate-related question, please call the RSVP person for that event.  If you are not sure where to start, call the club president who will direct you to the right person if she cannot answer your question.

 

Thinking About Joining?

For the safety of our children prospective members are invited to attend two activities to learn more about the club.    For liability reasons, we ask that you please contact us at MomsClubofPalmBay@gmail.com.  We will then contact you with information about some upcoming activities for you to attend & decide if you would like to become a member.

Membership requires annual membership dues, a membership and liability form to be completed, and moms must live in the designated areas.   If you do not...don't worry!...there is a MOMS Club available to you. Just go to www.momsclub.org and click "Join" to find the MOMS Club for your location.