Frederick County Parents of Multiples (FCPOM) is a volunteer organization that provides support and activities for its members. We welcome families in Frederick County, Md and the surrounding areas with any age twins or higher order multiples. Please see our membership page for more information.
Frederick County Parents of Multiples recognizes a partnership of support with the National Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs, Inc.
May Meeting
The May meeting is our annual mother’s day meeting, May 7 at 7pm. It will be held at Gladchuk restaurant. Please bring cash. The cost is $15 per person.
Join us for our June meeting at the following location:
Monocacy Valley Church
9861 Old National Pike
Ijamsville, MD 21754
301-865-9100 website www.mvcnow.org
Directions from points west
I-70 E to Exit 56 - Take Rt. 144 East. Go approximately 3 miles to Old National Pike. Take a left onto Old National Pike. If you get to the right turn for Ijamsville Rd. you have gone too far. After you pass underneath I-70, Monocacy Valley Church will be on the right across from Oakdale School complex.
President's Pen
Laura Graham
May is upon us and we can begin enjoying our time outside again. As the air warms, I need to weed the flower beds and do a little spring cleaning. Like last year, I’ve got some good helpers. The girls are old enough to dig holes for flowers and they have a blast spreading the mulch. They have such a great time picking out flowers, planting them, and watching them grow through the summer. In fact, they have learned the responsibility of taking care of their plants and giving something back to the environment. Teaching to be green while having fun, sounds like a winner to me.
I hope we all have recuperated from the yard sale. I know I had a great time interacting and getting to know you all better. Happy Mother’s Day everyone!
Newsletter Deadline
The newsletter deadline is the 15th of every month. Please email submissions, as word document attachments, to christina@poyer.net.
Library Time
Did you know the club had a library? Have you been looking for a book to guide you through pregnancy or just an interesting read? The club has accumulated quite a collection. This month I want to let you know about one of the books I think is really interesting. If you think so too, let me know and I will get it to you. Nurture by Nature, Understand Your Child’s Personality Type – And Become a Better Parent, Paul D. Tieger and Barbara Barron-Tieger, 1997: A one-of-a-kind parenting guide that allows you to use personality type analysis to understand your child better and become a more effective parent. You will learn which of the 16 personality types your child is and find out how that personality type will affect your child in each of the three stages of development. If you have any books that you think would make great additions to our collection, please let me know. I can come and pick them up or you can bring them to the next club meeting. E-mail me at: maggiej00@hotmail.com
FCPOM Board & Committees
It’s that time again!! Board nominations and Committee sign ups will be done at our Mother’s Day Dinner. Please review the listings and descriptions of our Board and Committees below.
Board President
Will preside at all meetings and executive board meetings. Will preside over all members of all committees, except the nominating committee. Will be the custodian of all properties, except those that belong to the committee heads. Prepare small report to be handed into the newsletter editor of what you intend for the club to do.
Vice President
Will assist the president. In her absence will preside over the meetings.
Secretary will take minutes at the meeting. Find a replacement if she will not be able to attend a meeting. Prepare small report to be handed into the newsletter editor of the minutes from the last meeting.
Treasurer
Handle the receiving and disbursement of funds for the club. Keep record of the balances in the checking account. Prepare small report to be handed into the newsletter editor on the financial status of the club.
Committees
Big Sister/Little Sister
Responsible for coordinating club members (expectant, new and current members) with moms of multiples of near to (within 6 months) their multiple ages. Volunteers shall also provide one-on-one support for women interested in this program. (not currently an active committee)
Community Outreach
Community Outreach Committee. Will assess and identify possible recipients of a portion of the Club's Fundraising proceeds. Suggestions of the Committee are voted upon by club membership. This group will also make suggestions on particular fundraising activities specifically aimed at supporting the approved Outreach projects. Prepare a small monthly report to be handed in to the Newsletter Editor. (Not currently
an active committee)
Library
Keep our library of books which deal with multiples and other related topics. Secure additional books, pamphlets, videos or brochures which maybe of interest to the club members. These maybe loaned to members for short periods of time. Keep track of all loaned out materials. Prepare small report to be handed into the newsletter editor on the addition of new material.
2 MAPOM Representatives/ 2 MAPOM Alternates
Receive all information from the State organization and report to the club any information received. Act as iaison between our club and State. Attend the 3 State meetings. Prepare small report to be handed into the newsletter editor about the activities of the state club. Alternates fill in when the representatives are unable
to perform their duties.
Membership
Check the papers for birth announcements. Send out a welcome letter and a copy of our newsletter to all new mothers. Call any prospective members. Keep a record of all welcome letters sent out to prospective members. Fill out an information sheet on each new member. Introduce each new member and prospective member at the meetings. Hand out club membership package to each new member/prospective. Greet
members and prospective members at each meeting. Inform Speakers chair of topics of interest of each new member. Prepare small report to be handed into the newsletter editor on new members and prospective members.
Ask the Experts
Have a question about feeding twins? Behavior problems? Potty Training? Surviving motherhood? FCPOM will be starting an “Ask the Experts” column in the monthly newsletter. If you have a question you’d like answered in the next newsletter send it to Milisa at milisak@comcast.net
“GOT TWINS?”
Window Decals $5.00
Boy/girl, girl/girl also available
We also have “Got Triplets?” in all combos!!
Contact Milisa, milisak@comcast.net to purchase
Sunshine Committee
If you know of someone that needs a little sunshine, please contact Lindsey Johnston at maggiej00@hotmail.com. The sunshine committee sends cards to those who have given birth, have suffered a loss in the family, or might just need a pick me up.
Coupon File
At each meeting, there is a small blue coupon file on the sign in table. In it are coupons for diapers, baby food, baby stuff, medicine, etc. Please bring some to add or take some to use!
Membership
Just a reminder...if you have changed your email, then please contact Jennifer Gormley at info@fcpom.org. Also, if you’re subscribed to the FCPOM Yahoo! group, then please edit your email information there too. We don’t want to lose touch! If you are not part of our Yahoo group but would like to know more, then please contact Tate Stimart at tatestimart@yahoo.com. We’re using this group more and more to get our announcements out and post our newsletters. Thanks for your support!
New Mom’s Coffee
Organize and coordinate hosting of the New Mom’s Coffee. Have snacks and beverages available to all of those who attend. Prepare small report to be handed into the newsletter editor on time, place and date of each coffee.
Newsletter Editor
Prepare a monthly newsletter to inform members of all activities, list new members, club announcements, information pertinent to the club and other items that maybe of interest to the members. Makes copies and mails to club members.
NOMOTC Representative
Receive all information from the National organization and report to the club any information received. Act as liaison between our club and National. Prepare small report to be handed into the newsletter editor about the activities of the National organization.
Nominating
Call all eligible members to procure a slate of officers and committees for the following club year. Run theelection at our June club meeting. Prepare small report to be handed into the newsletter editor about the qualifications of the members running.
Playgroups
Organize, coordinate and schedule playgroups and/or outings to parks, playgrounds and members’homes for club members. Prepare small report to be handed into the newsletter editor on time, place anddate of each event.
Publicity
Notify weekly and daily newspapers and area radio stations of club news and meetings. The day, date,time and activity should be included with each announcement.Arrange to have pictures taken of all important functions and special events.
Socials
Arrange events and activities for club members and their families. Will organize and run such events as the Easter Egg Hunt/Spring time Social, Christmas Party, Family
Picnic/Ice Cream Social. Prepare small report to be handed into the newsletter editor about the event and the turnout of the event.
Speakers/Program
Set up programs for each meeting. Line up speakers, demonstrators, etc. which offer their services to the club free of charge. Try to come up with new ideas which may interest club members. Receive list of interested topics from Membership chair of each new member. Prepare small report to be handed into the newsletter editor on the description of upcoming programs and how the program was presented at the meetings.
Sunshine
Handle all of the clubs correspondence. Ex.: mail out sympathy cards, new birth cards, thank you cards to speakers, etc. Prepare small report to be handed into the newsletter editor on what correspondence has been done.
Ways & Means
Take complete charge of the fund raising projects for the club. Distribute items, collect moneys and take care of any problems which may arise. Prepare small report to be handed into the newsletter editor about the club's fundraisers.
Webmaster
Update and maintain the information on the club’s website. Prepare small report to be handed into the newsletter editor about any interesting sites for club members to visit.
Yard Sale
Take complete charge of the Spring and Fall yard sales for the club. Prepare posters and flyers. Prepare small report to be handed into the newsletter editor about the event and the turnout of the event.
Yahoo! Group
If you are not a member of our Yahoo Group and would like to join, then please email
Tate Stimart at tatestimart@yahoo.com. I can send you an invite. It’s really easy to join, and it will keep you informed about things going on in the club! The Yahoo Group is opened to prospective members (during their term) and all members (inactive or active).
Preemie Closet
Is your new baby swimming in newborn clothes? Did you know that FCPOM maintains a “preemie closet” filled with preemie sized clothes? If you are in need of preemie sized clothing or would like to donate preemie clothes contact Laura Graham.
Advertise your business with FCPOM
If you would like to advertise in the newsletter for your business or know somebody who would, please contact Laura Graham.
Business card space only (with discount coupons if you would like
6 issues are $35.00
12 issues are $60.00
Contact Laura Graham at 5grahamcrackers@comcast.net to place the ad.
