History
Monthly Activities
Leadership
Activity Groups
Helping Hands

MOMS Club of Springfield, VA is chapter of the International MOMS Club - the first, largest and fastest growing support group specifically for ALL at-home mothers. To meet the challenges and adventures of being a mother, we arrange playgroups, activities, field trips and MOMS Nights Out. All our activities are during the day, when at-home mothers most need support. You may bring your children with you to all meetings.

History

The MOMS Club was started in California by a stay-at-home mom tired of being isolated all day. She wanted to meet other stay-at-home moms and wanted to find other at-home children for her children to play with. When she could not find any organization that met during the day and allowed her to come with her baby and preschooler, she decided to start MOMS Club.

The chapter she started was so successful, she knew mothers in other areas must be needing the MOMS Club, too. Soon she and other volunteers were helping mothers start MOMS Clubs across the country and around the world!

The MOMS Club of Springfield, VA local chapter includes mothers in Springfield and Lorton, Virginia, so all members live in your community. Our chapter was started in November 2001 and now includes over 50 moms.

Every activity we organize is for our members and their children. This is an opportunity to meet other stay-at-home moms and for your children to meet new friends and have fun. Whether you are a new mom, mom of many, or mom new to Springfield or Lorton, we welcome you.

Leadership

The MOMS Club is led by members who volunter their time and energy to be Executive Board Members. The Board meets once a month to discuss upcoming events, issues and ideas. Elections for the following positions are held once a year in June: President, Administrative Vice President, Membership Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.

Several other positions are also held by member volunteers: Infant, Toddler and Preschool Playgroup Coordinators, Webmaster, Daytime Events Coordinator, Moms Night Out Coordinator, Helping Hands Coordinator, Walking Club Coordinator and Babysitting Co-op Coordinator.

Monthly Activities

Every month a calender of events is published. Typical events include:

• Playgroups based on age
• Park dates (in warm months)
• Field trips to zoos, aquariums, and museums
• Visit to local assisted-living facility
• Lunch at local restaurants
• Moms Night Out

Activity Groups

Book Club
The Book Club meets every other month to discuss the most recent book selection. All members are welcome to attend any meeting. Selections are made from among members' suggestions and will be announced ASAP after each book club meeting.

Our next meeting is June 4. Contact Carrie D. to get involved.

Walking Club
The Walking Club meets a couple of times per week at various park or mall locations in the surrounding area. We walk together for about 30-45 minutes. Some of the locations have playgrounds and the kids have enjoyed the chance to run around following our walks. Specific dates, times and locations are listed on each monthly calendar. We are open to ideas for new locations, additional times, etc.

Other Activity Group Ideas
Any MOMS Club of Springfield member can start her own Activity Group. Some ideas that have been mentioned include Arts & Crafts, Scrapbooking, and Recipe Swap. If you'd like to start one of these or have an activity group idea of your own, contact the Chapter President, Chrissie A., to discuss the details. You can then contact the Chapter members via email or by announcement at a General Meeting.

Helping Hands

Helping Hands offers support to MOMS Club Springfield Chapter members who have just had a baby, surgery, are on bedrest, or have had a death in the family, etc. Member volunteers provide meals, babysitting, and send cards when needed. Volunteering members will be contacted as help is needed.

Please contact Nicole N. if you are a member that needs some help or if you know of a member that could use some extra support. This is a great opportunity to help out your fellow MOMS Club Moms!