Winter 2010 - "Golden Memories of
NOMOTC: Oh Baby! How You've Grown!"
Welcome to all the new members for the 2009-2010 year! Have you received the
winter issue of the award-winning Notebook?
This issue begins our first in a four part series on the growth of our
wonderful organization. Some highlights of this first issue are:
District Reporter Dr. Susan Griffith begins the first of a four-part in-depth
review of all of the presidents of NOMOTC. In "The Seven Ladies Who Started it
All," Susan shares warm memories of our first president Marge Ainsworth's time
at the helm. Susan chronicles the next phases of NOMOTC's journey thru the
presidencies of Marion P. Meyer, Edna Wright Coburn, Arlene Lane McDougall,
Barbara "Bobbie" McHugh, Norma Covey, and culminates our first decade with Bea
Reynolds. Susan not only captures the importance of each of these ladies'
terms, but reveals that outside of NOMOTC, they are all wives and mothers as
well, and make important contributions in their home lives as well as their
volunteer lives. What a great way to start our year!
Have you ever wondered how Notebook has
changed over the years? District Reporter Pat Van Scyoc explores "The History
of Notebook," including not only the women who made an impact on the
progressive changes the newsletter has made over the years into an
award-winning magazine, but how our logo has changed as well. Interested in
seeing some "old issues" of Notebook?
Check out the Members' Only section for archived issues. You will be surprised
how the articles may be a little older, but the messages are still the same ...
multiples are a blessing and sometimes a challenge!
Do you struggle trying to get your
learning challenged child to do his homework? Special Needs Coordinator Mary A.
Schumacher shares her strategies in "Learning Disabilities and Homework
Strategies." She has three daughters, all of whom have been diagnosed with
learning disabilities. She encourages using NOMOTC's Facebook page to share
your ideas and struggles with other MOMs as well!
NOMOTC is very proud of the booklet
"Placement of Multiple Birth Children in School." This tool can be used by
parents of multiples to stress the importance of schools partnering with the
parents in deciding what is best for their children - whether to be put
together in a classroom or separated. This has become even more important of a
tool after the results of the research study "School placement of Multiple
Birth Children" by Kim England, Research Vice President. Her article brings to
light the fact that there are still many schools out there under the belief
that multiples should be separated because the multiples needed to develop
their individuality," or that the school "wanted to avoid behavior issues that
might arise," or even worse, that the school wanted "ease for the teachers."
Does your club library have a copy of this very important booklet to share with
your members? If so, add this copy of Notebook
as well!
A new feature this year is Member Club
Milestones. Our way of congratulating all our member clubs and the
anniversaries they have achieved. There are many clubs celebrating fifty
wonderful years together this year, or have celebrated in the past year or so.
This is an honor and a testament to the membership of each of those clubs.
Times have not always been perfect; times have not always been prosperous.
However, our members have still worked hard to keep their clubs together, and
to help their membership continue to grow. What makes a club strong enough to
endure? Why not contact one of the clubs listed and not only congratulate them
on their success, but ask them their secret as well? Club connection is the
best way for us to share our ideas and help each other grow and prosper! If you
are in need of some assistance, why not contact either the National/State
Liaison Heather McCarthy at
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Now that you have enjoyed this issue of Notebook, share your copy with a new
member in your club or a prospective member. Does your club share copies with
local doctor offices and hospitals, maybe a local library or reference center?
Why not share your ideas with other members by sending it to your NOMOTC
District Reporter? Then watch future issues of Notebook to see your ideas in print!
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