Executive Board – Officers and Directors

2008-2009

President Lisa Reichmann	Oversee the management of MCPOM Responsible for the general supervision of the affairs of MCPOM Serve as the official representative of MCPOM Convene the monthly meet and greets and board meetings Prepare agenda for monthly Board meetings Draft monthly president’s message in newsletter
Vice President Stacey Tyser	Assist the president in the management of MCPOM Assume the responsibilities of the president in the absence or inability of the President to serve Monitor and respond to inquiries made to the MCPOM club phone Pick up mail from Club PO Box at least weekly
Treasurer Penny Harrison	Manage the finances of MCPOM Responsible for all funds and securities Prepare and maintain the annual budget Present the budget to the board for approval Ensure that proper financial records and procedures are maintained Assist with fund distributions for the clothing and equipment sales Deposit all monies and other valuable property of MCPOM in the appropriate bank Prepare budget updates for presentation at each board meeting
Membership Vice President Celinda Appleby	Responsible for maintaining MCPOM's membership records on Big Tent Oversee the enrollment of new members Serve as MCPOM’s representative to NOMOTC Report new member listing to NOMOTC each September File appropriate membership reports with NOMOTC as required throughout the membership year Send new members welcome emails with overview of club activities and support functions Work with New Member Social Coordinator to organize New Member events
Secretary Pam Gully	Responsible for the keeping of an accurate record of the proceedings of all meetings of the Executive Board Prepare minutes of the board meetings Post draft minutes of each board meeting on Big Tent as soon as possible following meeting Oversee MCPOM correspondence and maintain copies of all club correspondence Draft correspondence as requested by the Board
Historian Melissa Ford	Attend Club events to photograph and memorialize or recruit members to do these tasks Maintain records of Club activities, such as photos, programs, news coverage, etc. Maintain contact list of Past Presidents and other officers
Newsletter Designer April Adams	Responsible for formatting and publishing newsletter Work closely with the newsletter editors to transform outline in newsletter layout, solicit content and edit content Work with Advertising/Publicity Director to ensure that published ads are up-to-date Post newsletter on Big Tent
Newsletter Editors Lisa Bixler Kathy Snyder	Serve as the central point for all incoming newsletter articles and columns for the monthly newsletter Outreach to club members and board members to develop ideas for newsletter articles Collect all information and format it (data received from membership database often needs to reorganized) in accordance with template worked out with newsletter designer Work closely with the newsletter designer to transform outline in newsletter layout and eventually publish Coordinate with Advertising Director to ensure that appropriate ads are in place
Program Directors Karen Cohen Michelle Wizov	Responsible for planning and attending the monthly “Meet and Greets” and periodic Parents Nights Outs. Arrange for and coordinate with speakers Inform and invite MCPOM members to meetings and events Seek out new ideas for meeting topics and parents night out events
Sale Directors Heidi Crabtree	Responsible for planning and execution of twice annual clothing and equipment Oversee sale captains Secure location for sales and coordinator of MCPOM volunteer to work the sale
Parliamentarian Megan Wallace	Advise the Executive Board on correct parliamentary procedure in accordance with bylaws and operating procedures Responsible for maintaining the MCPOM bylaws and suggesting amendments as necessary
Social Director Megan Milota	Plan, execute and publicize the four main MCPOM Social events: Halloween Party, Holiday Party, Winter Social, and Picnic Secure location and amenities for each event Inform and invite MCPOM members to events Solicit additional assistance for set up and clean up of events from MCPOM members as appropriate
Mid Atlantic Delegates Celinda Appleby Marlie Osterhues	Represent MCPOM at MAPOM functions. Keep club informed of MAPOM activities, including convention Attend 2 MAPOM meetings a year located in Fredericksburg, VA (usually Oct. and Feb.) If possible, attend annual convention and represent club for all voting matters. If unable to attend, contact alternate to go in place of
Mid Atlantic Alternate Lisa Reichmann	Represent MCPOM at MAPOM functions is delegates are unavailable
Advertising Director Susan Schalkowsky	Oversee the advertising program in MCPOM newsletter and on website Keep list of current advertisers Coordinate regularly with newsletter coordinator to ensure appropriate ad lineup Invoice advertisers and receive payments. Solicit new advertisers as appropriate
Publicity Director Danielle Smallwood	Outreach to local hospitals, fertility clinics and social organizations regarding MCPOM With Advertising Director, research, solicit and communicate with prospective advertisers Publicize MCPOM initiatives and projects such as Preschool Booklet, Sale, etc. Act as liaison to media outlets to encourage positive coverage of MCPOM activities and events
Support Directors Michele Kaufman Vanessa Sophir	Oversee and coordinate all of MCPOM support functions Work with each of the coordinators responsible for the individual support functions (bedrest, NICU, etc.) Serve as the overall coordinators of the sunshine club. Ensure that captains are connecting with members in need Publicize availability of support programs to membership on Big Tent and at member events

Coordinators & Committees

Bedrest Support Coordinator Susan Carmi	Coordinate and publicize the program that supports expectant moms on bedrest Monitor the list of expectant moms to determine who is on bedrest Maintain contact with those members actively on bedrest to determine their needs and how the club can support them Identify members of the club that are willing to support work
Mentor Program Coordinator Jennifer Block	Coordinate and publicize the program that matches experienced moms with members looking for big sisters Regularly monitor the requests for big sister Match those in need with experienced members that have something in common
Day in the Life Program Deb Davies	Coordinate and publicize program to give expectant parents a look at what life is actually like with newborn multiples Identify families willing to be shadowed and expectant moms desiring to participate
Expectant Parent Event Coordinator Mary Lake	Plan and implement quarterly expectant mom’s teas for new MCPOM members Find members willing to host event and experienced members willing to attend to share their experience
Fun Over Four Cherie Rosenblum	Coordinate and publicize events for members with children over fours years of age Suggest and implement ways to attain members with older multiples
New Member Social Committee Rebecca Lavo Laura Odwazny Stacey Royston Ryan Swift	Plan, publicize and implement quarterly socials for new MCPOM members Work with Membership VP to identify new members and make them feel welcomed into the Club
Lending Library Coordinator Kris Davis	Maintain MCPOM’s library of parenting and other resource books Distribute books upon request of members
MCPOM Big Tent Administrators Heidi Crabtree Lisa Reichmann Marlys Osterhues	Oversee the management and administration of MCPOM’s Big Tent system Coordinate and assist subgroup administrators as necessary Troubleshoot issues with Big Tent representatives
NICU Support Amy Cohan	Develop and implement a program to assist members whose children are in the NICU Maintain list of members who are willing to talk to other members who have had children in various hospital NICUs Reach out to NICU staff and March of Dimes liaisons at area hospitals so that when members are in need, an introduction can be made
Nominating Secretary Marlie Osterhues	Recruit members to fill vacant positions on the MCOPM Board and coordinator roles Share with members the benefits of serving on the MCPOM Board Follow up with and confirm acceptance of nomination prior to presentation of slate to membership Prepare slate for annual elections in June
Park Outing & Playgroup Coordinators Missy Rohrbach (Outings) Yael Tamir (Parenting Support Groups) Sarah Thatch (Playgroups)	Solicit Club members to host park outings and publicize these outings to other Club members Assist members in the formation of playgroups based on shared ages, interests or geographic areas Poll members with new multiples approximately every three months to start newborn playgroups Follow up with playgroups to see if coordination assistance is needed Help find hosts for playgroups
Sunshine Club Coordinators Bethesda- Randi Tercyak G’burg/Germantown- Lisa Reichmann Potomac- Ashley Finke Rockville- Vanessa Sophir Silver Spring- Karen Cohen DC/Chevy Chase- Laura Hayes-Heuer	Respond to requests from new parents for meals Solicit volunteers to deliver meals and coordinate dates for delivery Follow up with volunteers and new family to make sure that meals are delivered and needs are met Coordinate with other support functions where necessary (e.g., preemie lender closet, parenting support group coordinator)
Preemie Clothes Loaner Closet Li Graham	Develop and implement a program to share preemie and other infant clothes between members
Nursing Support Coordinators Claire Hearle Maria Iano	Coordinate and publicize support group meetings for nursing parents Establish and maintain list of resources related to nursing, including list of members willing to talk to others about their experiences, lactation consultants and other professional resources, etc. Establish additional support for parents who would like to, or who are currently, nursing, based upon need
March of Dimes Walk for Babies Coordinator	Organize team for annual walk Publicize team walk and fundraising efforts Keep Club abreast of progress of team
Webmaster Jimmy Bosse	Maintain the MCPOM website Update the site as necessary in coordination with the Board
Big Tent Subgroups Administrators Board: Marlie Osterhues Expectant/Newborn: Lisa Reichmann Infant: Lisa Reichmann Just Dads: Dan Reichmann Multiples and siblings: Patti Parachini Nutrition and recipe Exchange: Michelle Orlando Out and About: Heidi Crabtree, Lisa Reichmann Preschool: Gina Leib, Rachel Posell Same Sex: Megan Wallace School-Age: Wendy Davis Special Needs: Marlie Osterhues Stay at Home: Lisa Reichmann, Trish Stec Toddlers: Lisa Reichmann, Stacey Tyser Triplets & more: Michel Wizov Working Parents: Lisa Bosse, Lisa Swatland, Gina Leib	Have primary responsibility for maintaining and administering their particular subgroup Encourage discussion within subgroups by routinely posting questions in forums Moderate inappropriate postings Respond to member’s questions or suggestions above improving subgroups