With Appreciation
September 1st, 2009I want to thank my husband, Bret, for his efforts in updating this website and designing such an awesome MOPS info sheet!
Play dates to continue
August 12th, 2009For those of you who enjoyed our park play dates this summer, we will continue the tradition as school starts up again. The tentative plan is to meet “inside” for Play Pals at the Ames Community Center Gymnasium (5th & Clark). This is an indoor playground that runs from 9-11am daily and costs $1 per child. To keep the event consistent, let’s gather the second Thursday every month (the same week as MOPS meetings). Hope to see you there!
*Our Thursday, September 10th play date will be at Brookside Park at 10am!
MOPS 2009/2010 Meeting Themes
August 11th, 2009September 8th: Get to know you “Speed MOPS” with former coordinator, Koryn Chatriand
October 13th: Frugalnomics: the power of coupons by Misty Metschke (bring your weekly store ads)
November 10th: The Doc is In…with pediatrician Dr. Foster-Wendel; bring NEW items for Operation Christmas Child boxes
December 8th: weather cancellation; Thank you Koryn for hosting the Christmas Tea
January 12th: Spa Night…find out your “colors”, Mary Kay maveovers, and free product samples!
February 9th: Here’s to your health…exercise & nutrition with Traci Prauner and massages from Heidi
March 9th: Jerri from the Ames Chiildren’s library will be sharing with us
April 13th: Going Green and recycling strategies with Steve Wilson, the Energy Guy
May 11th: Soap making with Betsy Ennes from Reiman Gardens
Thank You
August 11th, 2009Ames MOPS would like to thank Mary Jean Wilkerson for volunteering her time at our Diaper Changing Station at Family Fest. We would also like to like to thank Mike, Josiah, and Ethan Morton for hauling tables and chairs during set up.
Ames, Iowa MOPS
August 7th, 2009When: Second Tuesday every month (Sept-May) 7-9pm
Where: Bridgeway Church at 1005 Top-O-Hollow Road
Email: AmesIowaMops@hotmail.com
Meeting Format: Check-in (enjoy refreshments and socialization), announcements, speaker, discussion, creative activity/demo project, and closing words.
Coordinator: Amy Larwick (twopeasmom@gmail.com)
Finance: Misty Metschke (1217topher@gmail.com)
Hospitality: Carrie Angus (cannewalton@hotmail.com)
Discussion: Katie Tjaden (tktjaden@mechsi.com)
Publicity: this position is currently open
Mentor Mom: this position is currently open
Share & Care: Jana Staudt (jana.staudt@sigler.com)
Outreach & Social: Daniela Althof (Daniela@nosotros.dk)
Year Theme: Together on Planet Mom
Featuring the book “Life on Planet Mom” by Lisa T. Bergren
This down-to-earth guide focuses on the changing relationships in marriage, family, extended family, community, and God.
We will also have a “relationship” table available where you can bring small items that you are no longer using to share with others. Examples include: coupons, magazines, diapers, misc. baby supplies and product samples. Consider donating your larger items to our annual garage sale, usually in June.
Costs and Fees:
This year we are asking for freewill donations to cover such things as: guest speakers, refreshments, gifts/door prizes, crafts, advertising, and MOPS scholarships. Please give what you can, but keep in mind that we don’t want this to hinder your attendance.
MOPS registration is $23.95 and this fee covers the following…
~The MOPS outreach program (reaching and loving moms all over the world)
~MOMSense Magazine (a bi-monthly filled with valuable information)
~The theme book (Life on Planet Mom by Lisa T. Bergren)
~Weekly MOM-E-MAIL (a good source of encouragement)
~MyMOPS Online Benefits (forums, articles, and resources)
*To be recognized as a chartered MOPS group, we are required to register ALL members; scholarships are available upon request!