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MEMBERSHIP
Benefits of Membership:
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Support from moms who are going through similar trials and celebrating milestones just like you. And encouragement from moms who have been there and have lived to tell their story!
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Networking - women in Mothers & More are not only terrific social connections, they are also great professional connections!
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Group Activities - including weekly playgroups, organized children's and family activities and adult-only activities. Check out our Activities page for more info.
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Bi-monthly meetings with exciting, intellectual, fun, and sometimes downright crazy topics that make for a terrific break for moms to be away from the house and stretch their brains and senses of humor among grown-ups! Check out our meetings page for upcoming topics.
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Local chapter affiliation - meetings with fun and interesting discussions, guest speakers, bi-monthly newsletter, mom’s night out activities, playgroups, special interest groups, couples activities, family outings and more.
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The Forum - a unique bi-monthly newsletter published by our national office focusing on work and family issues, survival techniques for life at home and in the workplace, ideas for personal enrichment, book reviews, author interviews and other subjects of interest to sequencing women.
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Eligibility for a reduced rate on a subscription to BRAIN, CHILD. If we could create the perfect magazine, it would be BRAIN, CHILD. It is “down-to-earth, literary, commonsensical, neither too establishment nor too crunchy, funny, poignant, honest, respectful, irreverent, relevant, intelligent.” So odds are if you are if you love Brain, Child, you’ll love Mothers & More. And if you love Mothers & More, you’ll be crazy for Brain, Child.
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Online services - an interactive international Web site with a variety of members-only services such as e-mail loops, online chats, message boards, a calendar of events, and timely news and information.
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Leadership opportunities - the chance to keep work skills current or acquire new ones by volunteering time and talent in a variety of areas, including chapter coordination, membership, online services, publications, media relations, marketing, advocacy or development.
Come to a meeting, we would love to meet you!
Mothers interested in our organization are offered a free trial membership during which Mom may attend up to 2 meetings or moms only activities (sorry, this does not include playgroups). This will give you a chance to learn more about what our chapter can offer you!
Interested in becoming a member?
Go to the
National
Membership Page or contact us locally at:
info@grmothersandmore.org or (616)
389-5376. Our
friendly membership coordinator would be
happy to take care of all the details.
We look forward to meeting you soon!
Member Testimonials
Here is a sample of what some of our members have to say about our chapter:
"After having my first child and going from full time paid employment to full time mom, I was interested in finding a social support system in Grand Rapids. Mothers and More has provided me the opportunity to connect with other women who are at similar crossroads in their lives. In addition, I have also been able to talk with "seasoned" moms who share their valuable knowledge and experiences. This group has made me think about how important being a Mom is and reminds me that the time spent raising children should really be cherished because it goes by way too quickly"
Diane, member since 02/2006
"My family and I moved to the Grand Rapids area from Louisiana when our son was only 4 months old. With no paid employment (I decided to be a stay-at-home-mom once we moved) and no friends or family close, I was a bit lost. Mothers & More gave me the opportunity to meet some fabulous women who, for one reason or another, were feeling just a bit lost in the sea of motherhood themselves. It was great to know that I wasn't alone! Through Mothers & More, I have found some great friends not only for myself but for my son and my husband as well. The group's guest speakers and talking points at meetings really go a long way to scratch the intellectual itch left over from not working outside of the home. The terrific support from these women has also helped fill that void left by raising kids without extended family close by. This is a fantastic organization!"
Holly, member since 01/2006
“Mothers & More” is an organization that cares about and campaigns for issues which affect mothers everywhere. Whether you are a stay at home mom, or whether you are juggling the demands of your home and career, you are sure to feel welcome here. I have been a member for over 4 years now and have developed some great friendships within this group. This is by far the best mothers support group out there!”
Christine, member since 1/2002
“For me, it’s the “and more” part of Mothers & more that appealed to be because it supports the principles that I believe in. There is so much more to being a mother – the sacrifices women have to make at times to be a mother in our contemporary society. Mothers & More celebrates all that in our communities.”
Deb, member since 5/2005
“I joined Mothers & More because my family and I had moved to Grand Rapids and didn’t know anyone. I wanted a support network and was able to find one through playgroups and volunteering. I have learned so much from the members about parenting styles, beliefs and values.”
Becca, member since 11/2000
Interested in learning more? Contact:
info@grmothersandmore.org
or call (616) 389-5376.