montgomery moms newsletter october 2011 updated
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A newsletter for moms and their kids living in the Sycamore, Ohio, school district. October 2011 activities and events.TRANSCRIPT
A N E W S L E T T E R F O R M O N T G O M E R Y M O M S A N D T H E I R K I D S I N T H E S Y C A M O R E S C H O O L D I S T R I C T
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appy October! We are kicking off this Autumn
season with some really fun activities happening this month. We have a trip planned to Shaw Farms for a visit to the educational barn and hayrides on Oct. 6.
I know all of our kids are very busy coming up with unique costume ideas for Halloween. They will have an opportunity to “preview” their Halloween fashions at our annual Trunk or Treat at Montgomery Park on Oct. 19. In addition, we all need to start thinking of fun costume ideas for ourselves for our Fall Halloween Couples party on Oct. 22! It will be a fun-filled evening, so be sure to mark your calendars!
The deadline for membership dues was Sept. 30. If you were not able to get your information to Shannon Weinstein, member forms are available online and
can be submitted electronically, as well as an option to pay dues via PayPal.
In addition, we are also now able to submit payment for any MNO activities via the website and PayPal! Much thanks for all the hard work the website team has done to make this all happen.
Please remember to fill out our Talent Directory form if you would like to be included in that section of the Directory. Forms were sent out by email; however, if you didn’t receive one, please let me know, and I would be happy to get that to you. Oct. 15 is the deadline to get that information into Shannon Weinstein for inclusion in this year’s directory.
Hope everyone has a terrific month!
Best,Regan Van Kerckhove
A Note From the President
FOOTPRINTS
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2011-2012 Board
PRESIDENT Regan Van Kerckhove
VICE PRESIDENT Laura Phillippi
TREASURER Kristen Laughlin
SECRETARY Ashley Werthaiser
MEMBERSHIP Shannon Weinstein
NEW MEMBER COORDINATORS
Anissa Cundall Jill Branam
NEW MEMBER RECRUITMENT
Chrissy KoppenhoeferLori Suffield
WEBSITE COORDINATOR
Amanda HughesMousumi Sinha
NEWSLETTER EDITOR
Shannon Gantzer
NEWSLETTER LAYOUT
Christine Katzman
COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT
Jenny Carman
ADVERTISING Erika Groppe
CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES
Gloria LinDebbie Kirby
OUTREACH Maria Hardy
MEETING COORDINATOR
Ann Uhlman
HOSPITALITY COORDINATORS
Christina Britton Kathy Mercurio
PLAYGROUPS Ruth Richter
PHILANTHROPY Pam McCallen
MOM'S NIGHT OUT
Rebekah Erck April Voellmecke
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ur monthly general meetings are a great place
to come and unwind with new and old friends! Each month we gather (generally the first Tuesday of the month) at 7:30 p.m. at Terwilligers Lodge in Dulle Park. You collect a nametag, check out the tables listing the current events of the group, grab a drink and some treats, and then do a little socializing. We will begin our meetings at 7:45 with announcements/business from the Board. Presentations will begin at 8, ending with social time at 8:45.OCT. 4—Preparing Parents for Their Child’s Music Education. Jessica Hamill Boone, piano teacher at Cincinnati Music Academy.NOV. 1—Kim Magella, ISR Master Swim Instructor, will speak to us regarding drowning prevention. She teaches water
self-rescue to children ages infant to 6 years old. DEC. 6—Bartender teaches us to make fun and holiday-worthy drinks at this relaxed and laid-back meeting.JAN. 3—Fitness for the Family in the New Year: Ways to get your family involved and making time to stay fit. Rebekah Erck, certified group fitness instructor.FEB. 7—Hands-On Valentine Cookie Decorating. Ashley Ellis, former MMom who has her own baking business.MAR. 6—Empowering women to "Find Their Inner Sass" and create their best life possible. Shari Goldsmith, women's life coach and mental health therapist.APR. 3—Game Night: Bring a favorite game to play with the group!MAY 1—End-of-Year Cinco de Mayo party!
RSVP: None needed. You are always welcome! Bring a friend if you want!!
General Meeting Dates
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Couples’ NightCalling all ghosts and goblins: It’s time for the Fall Couples’ Night! Mark your calendars for a spooktacular event!
When: Saturday, October 22 at 7:30 p.m.Where: Vintage Club, 132 Village Gate LaneNO parking on Legacy LaneCost: Canned good donationRSVP by Oct. 14 to Laura Phillippi via the emailed invitation. Bring one appetizer or dessert.
This is your chance to involve your spouse in a night of fun with Montgomery Moms. Costumes are optional, but we will have a contest for the most fun and creative costumes. As always, prospective members are welcome. This is a great opportunity to meet new people and discover one of the benefits of being a part of Montgomery Moms! See you there…if you dare.
ACTIVITY 1: What: Visit to Shaw FarmDetails: Join us for a hayride, a visit to the educational barn and to see the animals and fall decorations.When: Oct. 6, 10:00 amWhere: 1737 St Rt 131, MilfordCost: $2.50 per child; children under 1 are free
ACTIVITY 2:What: Trunk or TreatDetails: Join us with your children in costume for a play in the park and potluck dinner. Last names A to M bring a dessert, S to Z bring a side dish. Pizza will also be provided. After dinner, we will have our trunk or treat, so bring a bag of candy, and we will
have the kids visit everyone's trunk. Feel free to decorate your trunk to bring out the Halloween festivities.When: Oct. 27, 5:50 p.m. to 7 p.m.Where: Montgomery Park picnic shelter
RSVP to Debbie and Gloria at [email protected]
October Children’s Activities
OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS
Nicole Carey 10/22Pam McCallen 10/15Kate McWaters 10/6
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April Kamener-Voellmecke's 3-year-old daughter, Caitlyn, was recently diagnosed with lymphoma. They will be at Children's Hospital for the next month and continue treatments and maintenance for the next two years. If you are able, please visit the listed website. You will have the opportunity to donate money toward their ever-mounting medical bills. You also will see a link to the Meal Train. There, you may sign up to provide dinner for the family. Let’s show our support for one of our members! Thank you!www.giveforward.com/thefirecrackerfund
OUTREACH FOR CAITLYN VOELLMECKE
MOMS’ NIGHT OUTHalloween is coming! If that has your mouth watering just thinking about all of the loot you’re going to take from your kids’ Halloween bag … don’t! Instead, join us for Moms’ Night Out! We’re headed to Fantasy in Frosting, in Newport, for a night of candy making. We’ll be making homemade Halloween candy and learning skills for all the other holidays, like how to work with chocolate, dipping, molding, and filling. You’ll also go home with a free mold. Candy making is from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wed., Oct. 19. Cost is $20 per person. Fantasy in Frosting: 838 Monmouth St., Newport, KY 41071. We may organize a carpool for those interested. Post-candy making celebration at Bar Louie in Newport on the Levee. If you have any questions or would like to RSVP, please contact Bekah.
RECIPE CORNER
CHEWY CHOCOLATE COOKIES From Kristen Laughlin
Ingredients• 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1 1/2 cups sugar• 2 eggs• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup baking cocoa• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt• sugar in the raw or confectioner's sugar (optional)
Directions1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
2. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each
addition. 3. Beat in vanilla. 4. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt;
gradually add to creamed mixture.
5. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to
handle. 6. Roll into 1-inch balls. 7. Place two inches apart on ungreased baking
sheets. 8. Flatten with a fork if desired and sprinkle with
sugar in the raw (optional).
9. Bake at 350 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes or until
the edges are firm.10.Remove to wire racks.
11.Dust warm cookies with confectioners' sugar
(optional).
PLAYGROUPSPlaygroups have been formed and should be up and running. If you have any questions with your group and need help, please let me know. Groups were formed based on age and scheduling availability. If there was a scheduling conflict, it is possible someone may not have been placed in a group. If you decide that you would now like to join a group or your availability has changed, please let me know. I can keep a list for new playgroup formations or try to incorporate you into a current playgroup. This is a great way to get to know other moms better, and it is a fun social activity for the kids.—Ruth Richter, Playgroup Chair
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KIRK KOPPENHOEFERPhone: 513-421-3100
Email: [email protected]
KIDS’ COSTUME SAFETYAdapted from the Halloween Safety Website
When dressing up your child for Halloween, keep these tips in mind.1.Look for a costume made of flame-
retardant material. If you will be making your own, you can spray the fabric with a fire-retardant solution.
2. Adhere reflector strips to the costume and have your child carry flashlights or light sticks, so he/she can be seen by you and drivers in the dark.
3.Make sure the costume fits properly and does not drag on the ground, which may cause tripping. Check eye holes on masks to see if they are big enough for your child to maintain front and peripheral vision.
4.Inspect props to ensure that they are made of flexible plastic that will bend if your child falls on it.
Have fun, stay safe! Happy Halloween!
ark your calendar for Make A Difference Day
on Sat., Oct. 22!!!! The City of Montgomery is
organizing non-profits around the city in order to make a big impact on our community. Montgomery Moms will be participating. See the flyer from the city on the next page of this newsletter for more information.
This is a GREAT way to help your children learn to give of themselves. Here’s the plan:
8 a.m. to 10 a.m.—Breakfast at Ascension Lutheran Church, 7333 Pfeiffer Road, $3 donation suggested.
10 a.m. to noon—Twin Lakes, 9840 Montgomery Rd.
We will be making cards for the troops! This is appropriate
for any age child. We’ll have a bunch of stamps, stickers and markers for decorating and will have a special typewritten message to be glued into the cards.
We will also be making sandwiches for a downtown food pantry. This is appropriate for ages 4 and older. We will provide the bread, meat and cheese, and the kids will put together 100 sandwiches to be delivered downtown.
Please RSVP to Pam McCallen if you didn’t already sign up at the membership meeting.
We are also collecting your gently used books to donate to Children’s Hospital again this year. You can bring them to any Membership meeting.
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would love to share with you a swimming survival program that my 3-year-old daughter
just completed. It’s called ISR, and her teacher is Kim Magella. This is, by far, the best way I have spent money on any swim lesson. I wish I had known about it when my son was younger.
ISR teaches infants and children ages 6 months to 6 years old how to survive by using a swim-float-swim technique. It teaches a child to save their own life if ever they find themselves in the water without help. It really works. Don't miss out on the Nov. 1 meeting to learn more about this important topic.
Kim Magella’s email address is [email protected]. The national website is www.infantswim.com and the local website is www.isrcincinnati.com.—Ann Uhlman
Infant Swim Self Rescue Lessons
Philanthropy: Make a Difference
Book Club Here are the Book Club selections for the rest of the 2011-2012 year. Exact dates to follow. Email Lori if you want to be on the book club email list for this year.
OCTOBER Parenting BooksEveryone reads and shares a different one
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris
JANUARYThe Postmistress by Sarah Blake
FEBRUARY Olive Kitterage by Elizabeth Strout
MARCHThe Angel of Darkness by Caleb Carr
APRIL The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
MAYThe Immortal Life of Henrietta Lack by Rebecca Skloot
FOR LATERWater for Elephants by Sara Gruen
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The Blue Ash Montgomery Rotary Club
Making a Difference Kickoff Breakfast
Saturday, October 22 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Ascension Lutheran Church 7333 Pfeiffer Road
Check out www.connectmontgomery.org for more informaFon. Families, groups and individuals are invited to this breakfast to meet and connect with other
community members before they start their service projects.
Suggested dona,ons of $3.00 will go to Opera,on Give Back.
Opera,on Give Back (OGB), located at 11335 Reed Hartman Highway, is a nonprofit organizaFon commiPed to making a posiFve impact in our community by promoFng educaFon, personal/spiritual growth
and civic unity
Connect Montgomery, the civic collaboraFve composed of community organizaFons, is working to make a difference, and with the partnership of the Blue Ash Montgomery Rotary Club, is urging other groups to join this collecFve effort of Making A Difference Day.
Please RSVP to Jane Garfield of the Blue Ash Montgomery Rotary Club at [email protected].
