Board of Directors

2007-2008

President Marlie Osterhues	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 the meetings. Draft monthly president’s message in newsletter.
Vice President Lisa Reichmann	Assist the president in the management of MCPOM. Assume the responsibilities of the president in the absence or inability of the President to serve. Shall monitor and respond to inquiries made to the MCPOM club phone.
Treasurer Cherie Rosenblum	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 Heidi Crabtree	Responsible for maintaining MCPOM's membership records on Big Tent Oversee the enrollment of new members Serve as clubs representative to NOMOTC. Report new member listing to NOMOTC each September Send new members welcome emails over viewing club activities and support functions
Secretary Lisa Swatland	Responsible for the keeping of an accurate record of the proceedings of all meetings of the Executive Board. Prepare minutes of the board meetings. Oversee MCPOM correspondence and maintain copies of all club correspondence. Draft correspondence as requested by the Board.
Newsletter Designer Brooke Divita	Responsible for formatting and publishing newsletter. Work closely with the newsletter designer to transform outline in newsletter layout. Post newsletter on Big Tent.
Newsletter Editor Melissa Ford	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 Director Tara Kavadias	Responsible for planning 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, Susan Eagle	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 Directors Michele Orlando, Trish Stec	Plan and execute 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 Lisa Bosse, Megan Wallace	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 Alternates Marlie Osterhues, Wendy Davis	Represent MCPOM at MAPOM functions is delegates are unavailable
Advertising/Publicity 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 Outreach to local hospitals, fertility clinics and social organizations regarding MCPOM
Support Directors Wendy Davis (Sunshine Club Coordinator), Michele Wizov	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.

Coordinators & Committees

Bedrest Support Coordinator Michele Wizov	Coordinate 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.
Big Sis/Little Sis Coordinator Gina Leib	Coordinate the program that matches experienced moms with members looking for big sisters. Regularly monitor the request for big sister. Match those in need with experienced members that have something in common.
Day in the Life Program Vacant	Coordinate 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 Moms Event Coordinator Deb Davies	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 Susan Eagle	Coordinate events for members with children over fours years of age Suggest and implement ways to attain members with older multiples.
New Member Social Coordinator Amy Moore	Plan and implement quarterly socials for new MCPOM members.
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, Michele Morhenn	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 Ryan Wizov	Develop and implement a program to assist members whose children are in the NICU.
Nominating Secretary Julie Bernstein	Recruit members to fill vacant positions on the MCOPM Board and coordinator roles. Share with members the benefits of serving on the MCPOM Board
Park Outing & Playgroup Coordinator Vacant	Poll members for area park outing recommendations, set a schedule and promote the outings to members Assist members in the formation of playgroups. Poll members with new multiples every three months about starting newborn playgroups Help to find hostesses for playgroups
Preemie Clothes Loaner Closet Li Graham	Develop and implement a program to share preemie and other infant clothes between members
Twin Talk Coordinator Jennifer Block	Oversee the connection of members who have questions in a particular area with members who have volunteered to share their experiences on that subject.
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.

Committees

Sunshine Club Captains Bethesda: Randi Tercyak Gaithersburg: Lisa Reichmann Germantown/Clarksburg/Damascus: Bonnie Roynestad Potomac: Ashley Finke Rockville: Brooke Divita Silver Spring: Michelle Wizov Washington DC/Chevy Chase: Sandra Burnis	Work with the Support Director to coordinate meals preparation and delivery to members with new arrivals within their geographic area.
Sale Captains advertising: Lisa Swatland financial management: Susan Schalkowsky hold area: Rachell Posell shoes, book: Trish Stec toys: Christina Mage cashier: Susan Schalkowsky big equipment: Michele Morhenn signage: Marlie Osterhues front door: Megan Wallace pit boss: Lori Black pre-registration: Patti Parichini volunteer assist: Michele Orlando logistics: Scott Goldstein and Christina Mage clothing: Wendy D, Lisa S food: Wendy D	Have primary responsibility over their assigned area/element of the sale. Work closely with the sale directors during preparation and execution of the sale. Must work the entire sale (both Fri & Sat). Entitled to early bird status on Fri evening for their service.
Program Committee Vacant	Assist the Program Directors with the planning and execution of our monthly Meet and Greets that feature topical speakers and the monthly Parents Night Outs that are primarily social functions.
Social Committee Vacant	Assist the Social Directors with coordinating the club’s four major social events: Halloween Party, Holiday Party, Winter Social, and Picnic.
Membership Committee Jennifer Block	Assist the Membership Vice President with tracking and outreaching to new and existing members.