we have a number of Activity Groups that meet regularly throughout the month.  This allows moms to meet other moms on an even more personal level who share some of the same interests while the kids get together and play.  We also have committees whose members help out and participate whenever they are needed.  Currently, our activity groups and committees include the following:

Helping Hands: When any mom in the chapter needs support after a new baby is born, during an illness, or other time of need, this groups jumps in to give support in the way of dinners, child care or whatever is needed.  It really is an easy way to show how much you care!

Kids Craft Day: Kids Craft Day is a hands-on activity geared towards the ability of our kids.  Past activities have included garden critters made out of egg cartons, hand-print gifts for Mother's and Father's Day, macaroni necklaces and hand crafted musical instruments.  Even the younger ones can participate in our activities!

MOMS Night Out: Once a month, we take a break for the kids when dads can stay home with them and get together with the other moms for a night of fun!  Different activities have included going out to a restaurant, out for a movie, bowling, to a members home for a night of games, pizza and a movie, a shopping trip to Katy Mills mall for some holiday shopping and much more!  We always have lots of fun no matter what we do and it's a great way to talk to other moms "one-on-one"!

Playgroups:   Playgroups are a terrific way for moms to get their children together with other children the same (or close to) age as yours.  We have playgroups for kids of all ages; from newborns on up.  If you have more than one child, we also have sibling playgroups for mixed ages.  Playgroups are also a great place to talk to other moms who are going through the same stages that you are with your children and swap tips and ideas.  Playgroups meet once per week and often meets in a member's home, at a park or some other fun place! 

Secret Sisters: This is a fun activity for the moms only and is completely optional (like anything!).  Participants have a secret sister in our chapter for 6 months.  During that time you try to brighten her days by doing a couple thoughtful things each month like dropping a card in the mail, bringing cookies for her at the monthly meeting, etc.  (The trick is trying to keep your Secret Sister from discovering who you are!)  After 6 months we have a Revealing Party where you inform your sister of your identity.  By participating, you are also another Mom's secret sister.  This group is so much fun and brings moms closer together as friends!

Welcome Committee: Remember how scary it is to join a new group and not know anyone?  Well, the Welcome Committee works to make sure that doesn't happen with our MOMS Club!  We have recently started a new

The Big Sister Program (BSP) is a new effort in reaching out and welcoming in the newest members of the MOMS Club®.  Members who volunteer for the BSP make and deliver one dozen cookies along with a welcome packet (provided by the Welcome Committee) and provide one month of mentoring to help out our newest friends!  The big sisters help with such things as:

• Being available to answer questions  

• Going to a group activity together (such as a Mixer)

• Introducing them to other members