MOPS stands for Mothers of Preschoolers. MOPS is a non-denominational Christian organization open to all mothers with children from birth to age 5 . MOPS helps moms…and MOPS makes a difference in the lives of families. The purpose of MOPS International is to nurture every mother of preschoolers by meeting her distinct needs. This purpose is carried out in a variety of ways by offering:
*An opportunity for friendship with other moms.
*Encouragement and practical tips for surviving the preschool years.
*Meeting topics based on biblical values about mothering, womanhood and relationships.
*Group discussions where moms can express their thoughts and feelings in an accepting environment.
*Time to express creativity in a variety of activities.
*A break away from your child for a couple hours.
*New life skills to take home with you.
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Saturday, February 17, 2007
Shortened Team Descriptions
Amanda recently reminded me that although I am really into details and that is great...some people just want to be able to glance at something and get a general idea of what is going on. I know she is right, so here are some majorly condensed Team Descriptions. (Thanks for the Advice, Amanda!!)
Team Descriptions
Mothers of preschoolers who volunteer to keep this program going run MOPS. We require all moms who join to serve on a specialized team allowing you the opportunity to make more friends. A little bit of time, a whole lot of fun!
Creative Activities Team
The Creative Activities Coordinator will work with a crafts team of 5-8 moms who will help plan and facilitate the crafts. The craft team will set up and organize that day’s craft and have samples to show the group. The craft team may meet monthly and do the craft ahead of time, if needed, and then assist moms on craft day that need help. You may be only assigned 1-2 crafts during the year that you will help plan with the Creative Activities Coordinator. Creativity is not necessary for Craft Team members. They do need to love glue guns, raffia and shopping at Michaels!
Hospitality Team
The hospitality team will consist of 8-10 mom volunteers. They will be trained on the MOPS day hospitality needs and be given a “Morning Hostess” greeting schedule. 1 to 2 will be back up hospitality helpers to cover for the Hospitality Team Leader if she is unable to make a MOPS day. The “Morning Hostess team” responsibilities is to arrive early, greeting and assisting the moms as they arrive to MOPS. Hospitality Team members must love a nicely set table, have a warm and welcoming spirit, and think tiny serving spatulas are God’s gift to desserts!
Publicity Team
Assist Publicity Team Leader with any publicity needs for the year. She may help design and implement MOPS paper/publicity needs. She will also help collect inspirational or funny stories, recipes, community and church news for our newsletter. Publicity team members get a thrill out of a perfectly laid out flyer taking special pride in wrapping text around imported images. She also thinks clip art is her friend and Publisher is the best program ever invented!
Special Events Team
The Special Events team helps The Special Events Coordinator plan and facilitate all MOPS yearly special events. Special event team members love planning a good party and think all guests must feel special and be entertained!
Registration/Finance Team
Assist Finance Team Leader with collecting registration forms and payments for new and returning moms. She will help plan and participate in our yearly registration events and any fundraising events. She may also assist in communicating with our hired MOPPETS Workers regarding payroll and hours. Finance Team members must be good with numbers, enjoy counting money, love excel spreadsheets and finds excitement when balancing checkbooks.
Team Descriptions
Mothers of preschoolers who volunteer to keep this program going run MOPS. We require all moms who join to serve on a specialized team allowing you the opportunity to make more friends. A little bit of time, a whole lot of fun!
Creative Activities Team
The Creative Activities Coordinator will work with a crafts team of 5-8 moms who will help plan and facilitate the crafts. The craft team will set up and organize that day’s craft and have samples to show the group. The craft team may meet monthly and do the craft ahead of time, if needed, and then assist moms on craft day that need help. You may be only assigned 1-2 crafts during the year that you will help plan with the Creative Activities Coordinator. Creativity is not necessary for Craft Team members. They do need to love glue guns, raffia and shopping at Michaels!
Hospitality Team
The hospitality team will consist of 8-10 mom volunteers. They will be trained on the MOPS day hospitality needs and be given a “Morning Hostess” greeting schedule. 1 to 2 will be back up hospitality helpers to cover for the Hospitality Team Leader if she is unable to make a MOPS day. The “Morning Hostess team” responsibilities is to arrive early, greeting and assisting the moms as they arrive to MOPS. Hospitality Team members must love a nicely set table, have a warm and welcoming spirit, and think tiny serving spatulas are God’s gift to desserts!
Publicity Team
Assist Publicity Team Leader with any publicity needs for the year. She may help design and implement MOPS paper/publicity needs. She will also help collect inspirational or funny stories, recipes, community and church news for our newsletter. Publicity team members get a thrill out of a perfectly laid out flyer taking special pride in wrapping text around imported images. She also thinks clip art is her friend and Publisher is the best program ever invented!
Special Events Team
The Special Events team helps The Special Events Coordinator plan and facilitate all MOPS yearly special events. Special event team members love planning a good party and think all guests must feel special and be entertained!
Registration/Finance Team
Assist Finance Team Leader with collecting registration forms and payments for new and returning moms. She will help plan and participate in our yearly registration events and any fundraising events. She may also assist in communicating with our hired MOPPETS Workers regarding payroll and hours. Finance Team members must be good with numbers, enjoy counting money, love excel spreadsheets and finds excitement when balancing checkbooks.
Thursday, February 1, 2007
MOPS Benefits are Plenty!
Membership Benefite of MOPS International:
MOMSense Magazine Bi-monthly subscription full of mothering expertise, parenting tips and fun things to do with your preschoolers!
Fresh Air For Moms CD Elisa Morgan and Sara Groves send an encouraging message to moms through Elisa's words and Sara's music.
Children's CD ROM VeggieTales and MOPS have created a special compilation of stories, songs and activities just for you and your child (CD will come with MOMSense magazine in December).
MOM-E-Mail Words of encouragement to start off each week right.
Book for Moms Breathe shows how to make time to actually enjoy your life as mom (Book will come with MOMSense magazine in May).
Membership Card
Special member-only DISCOUNTS on MOPS products, events and sponsored items at www.MOPS.org/membership.
Additional Benefits from our MOPS International Membership Sponsors!
Local MOPS Group Community. MOPS encourages you to attend a local MOPS group, where moms come together to learn, share and experience this important season of mothering in a caring and accepting atmosphere.
MOMSense Magazine Bi-monthly subscription full of mothering expertise, parenting tips and fun things to do with your preschoolers!
Fresh Air For Moms CD Elisa Morgan and Sara Groves send an encouraging message to moms through Elisa's words and Sara's music.
Children's CD ROM VeggieTales and MOPS have created a special compilation of stories, songs and activities just for you and your child (CD will come with MOMSense magazine in December).
MOM-E-Mail Words of encouragement to start off each week right.
Book for Moms Breathe shows how to make time to actually enjoy your life as mom (Book will come with MOMSense magazine in May).
Membership Card
Special member-only DISCOUNTS on MOPS products, events and sponsored items at www.MOPS.org/membership.
Additional Benefits from our MOPS International Membership Sponsors!
Local MOPS Group Community. MOPS encourages you to attend a local MOPS group, where moms come together to learn, share and experience this important season of mothering in a caring and accepting atmosphere.
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