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May 2015
President's Note - Bridget Beal

Event Spotlight: Easter Egg Hunting at Solvang!

Since I joined MOMS Club in October 2011 my heart for MOMS Club has
grown from just being a place to gab about sleep schedules and potty
training with other moms to really becoming a place where Moms Offer
Moms Support and building lasting friendships. Being a mom is an all
consuming gift, which is sometimes (or most of the time, depending on
the day) very exhausting. I notice myself getting so caught up in what
other moms are doing for their children and if I dont add up then I feel
like a bad mom. When my identity is only being a mom my whole identity
is crushed and let me tell you, it hurts and it sucks!

Solvang Retirement Center is always a great place to visit! They usually

host us for Halloween and Easter where they provide a little snack and
trick or treating and egg hunts. The residents especially love seeing all
the sweet kiddos.

We all have something outside of being a mom that we can place our
identity in which is why we (the 2014/2015 Board) wanted to feature our
April member meeting on what makes all of us More Than A Mom.
Members brought things to present that showed us their hobbies and
passions outside of motherhood. It was a great opportunity to get to
know more about each other!

Recipe: Easy Fool Proof Bread

Kami and Mary performing their singing and piano skills.

(http://www.mymundaneandmiraculouslife.com/2014/06/foodiefridays
easypeesyfrenchbread.html)

I'm not a big bread maker, but this one's so simple I had to try it. It was
delicious, especially with the recommended oregano and butter on top.
My only modifications would be to knead it twice and bake at a lower
temp for slightly longer. WONDERFUL taste, and saves you a trip to
Market of Choice for fresh baked bread when dinner guests are coming.
Enjoy!
Submitted by Mary Suelzle
Anneka showing her architecture portfolio.

(Click the image above for the recipe)

Big Sister Program

We will be bringing back theBig Sister program this year and are looking
for current members who are willing to participate. The Big Sister will be
paired with a new member and help them connect with other moms,
events and activities within MOMS Club of Eugene, OR. Currently the
weekly playgroups do a great job of getting new members
connected,but we thought we'd bring the program back and see if there
is interest this year.If you are a newer member and would like to pair up
with someoneorcurrent member willing to be aBig Sister, pleaselet Tia
Merwin knowand she will pair you up. You cancontact her in person or
via
email
at
tiamalani@hotmail.com
(mailto:tiamalani@hotmail.com).Thank you!

Heather sharing stories and pictures from her days as a rhino trainer.

Moment On Mom Spotlight: Sarah Hotaling

May's Moment on a Mom Spotlight features Sarah Hotaling.
Sarah was born in Anchorage, Alaska, but moved to North Dakota and
then Montana. Most of her childhood was spent in Butte, Montana. She
went to Montana Tech in Butte and majored in Mathematical Science and
Statistics. She met her fiance, Jason, in school and they both graduated
in May of 2013. He got a job with Georgia Pacific in Halsey, so they
moved to Oregon.
Sarah was seven months pregnant when she graduated, eight months
pregnant when they moved to Eugene and then had her daughter Olive
the next month. 2013 was a busy year for her family!
From high school until she moved to Oregon, Sarah taught tap and jazz
to kids aged 312. She says it was the best job ever!
Her favorite thing about being a Mom is all the cuddles and hugs from
her daughter. She loves playing with her daughter and watching her use
her imagination and learn. She really loves watching her grow.

Sarah showing us a performance from a dance team she coached and choreographed.

Sarah enjoys running and is training for the Eugene Half Marathon on
Mother's Day. She also enjoys reading, crocheting, and dancing...
although now it is just in her living room.

MOMS Club of Springfield, OR

Know someone who's interested in MOMS Club of Springfield, OR? Please
feel free to share this link with them (there is a link on the website to
contact the club directly):
http://www.momsclubofspringfieldor.org/
(http://www.momsclubofspringfieldor.org/)

Craft of the Month: Butterfly Flower Pot

Her favorite movie has always been and always will be "Dirty Dancing."
She always wanted to dance with Patrick Swayze.
Sarah enjoys family bike rides on the weekends along the river and to
parks as well as visiting all the different breweries and restaurants. She
loves good beer and food and is happy to have found lots of it in
Eugene! Her favorites are Oakshire and Hop Valley.
Sarah joined MOMS Club in August. She loves meeting all the moms and
appreciates all the different personalities and interests. She has enjoyed
getting out of the house and having adult conversations while Olive can
play with kids her own age.

Did you Know ???

About our Helping Hands Program?

(http://mamapapabubba.com/2013/05/20/footprintbutterflyflower
pot/)

Part of the support we have in MOMS Club of Eugene is helping each

other during times of upheaval and stress. This is not just limited to
having a baby, things like moving or illness in the family also warranta
need for this program. Our Helping Hands program provides moms with
assistance, usually givingseveral meals in a time of need. However, this
program can provide more than just meals. We can arrange assistance
with childcare, running errands, even a phone tree! We want all of our
members tobenefit from this program in a time of need and we are more
than willing to customize an assistanceschedule that works well for each
situation. Please let us know if a circumstance should arise in your
life and you feel this program would help you! Our Helping Hands
Coordinator is Kami Hendrix and she canbe reached at (541) 5135132
or esotericgrl@gmail.com.

Click on the image above for directions.

Next Member Meeting

Our next member meeting will occur on the second Thursday of Mayat

New Baby Corner

No new babies in April!

our usual time & location.

We'd like to welcome all new babies in the newsletter, so let any board
member know the details and we'll include it here! And please let us
know if we missed you, because we'd be happy to add your new little one
in next months newsletter.

Portland Workshop Luncheon

On April 11th International MOMS Club held its 2015 workshop luncheon
in Portland at The Old Spaghetti Factory.Representing MOMS Club of
Eugene was Bridget Beal, Laura Bottom, Ana Kemple and Sarah
Hotaling.This was a great opportunity to attend workshops to gain a
fresh perspective and new ideas from the MOMS Club leadership and to
get to know other club members.It was a successful event and lots of
fun.

Playgroup Corner

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Playgroup fun at Amazon Park

Playgroups are a great way to connect with Moms of kids with similar
ages.
Babies 2009 & older
We don't currently have a regular meeting time for this group. Contact
Shanna Chess (mailto:schess82@gmail.com) if you're interested in
getting one started.
Babies 2010 Playgroup meets on Thursdays, from 1012 and 24pm.
Members
take
turns
hosting.
Contact
Mary
Suelzle
(mailto:suelzlemd@gmail.com)for location information.
Babies 2011 Playgroup also meets on Wednesdays, starting at 10:00.
Members
take
turns
hosting.
Contact
Shanna
Chess
(mailto:schess82@gmail.com) to get in the loop.
Babies 2012 Playgroup meets every Friday from 10:00Noon. Members
take
turns
hosting.
Contact
Andrea
Stevens
Blanc
(mailto:astevens411@gmail.com) for more information.

Club Highlights from April

Babies 2013 Playgroup meets on Fridays from 9:3011:30. Members

take
turns
hosting.
Contact
Bridget
Beal
(mailto:bridgetmbeal@gmail.com)for more information.
Babies 2014 Playgroup meets on Mondays from 9:0011:00. Members
take turns hosting. Contact Tina Tague (mailto:tinasmeow@hotmail.com)
for more information.
Watch for allages play dates via Evites or check the Member
Calendar.

Amber hosted a nice walk at Dorris Ranch in Springfield on April 8th. They had so
much fun that Tia hosted another one 2 weeks later!

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The walk that Tia hosted at Dorris Ranch on April 21st was a lot of fun too! Then the
pizza at Mezza Luna afterwards was delicious! I hope we can do it again next month!

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Want to see your event highlighted next month? Send your photos with a
brief description to Emily (mailto:emilylooney@gmail.com)and she'll post
them in the following months newsletter.

Member Birthdays and Anniversaries in May:

Member Renewal Anniversaries:

Jenna Duplant 5/10/14
Brooke Deets 5/8/14

Jennifer Falzerano 5/21/14

Kami Hendrix 5/15/11
Addilyn Neu 5/9/13
Member Birthdays:
Brinda Avadani 5/4
Jenna Duplant 5/4
Samantha Hamacher 5/12
Megan Hutter 5/26
Kid Birthdays:
Oslo Cook5/20/2012
Fiona McMillen 5/4/10
Bijoux Penny 5/6/10
Celebrating
a
member
anniversary
soon?
Contact Bridget
(mailto:bridgetmbeal@gmail.com)
(mailto:linseydalgleish@hotmail.com)to let her know if you'd like to
renew your membership.
Celebrating a birthday for you or your child but you didnt get your name
in this months column? Send roster corrections/updates to Heather.
(mailto:lovelyritametermaid@live.com)

Are we missing something?

Is there something you'd like to see us include in future newsletters?
Have an idea for an article, a recipe to share, photos from a MOMS Club
event you'd like included? We're always open to hearing from you! Feel
free to email Emily or Bridget directly with ideas.

Executive Board Members:

Bridget, Mary, Emily, Ana, Amber, and Heather

MOMS Club Regional Coordinators

Have questions or concerns about how our chapter functions? Contact
one of these ladies:

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Area Coordinator
Lisa Lewis (mailto:lisa@suberdave.com)
(253) 6313290
State Coordinator
Chris Baldwin
(mailto:csbaldwins@aol.com)(808) 6260131
Asst Regional Coordinator
Jenn Betz
(mailto:jsnbetz@hawii.rr.com)(808) 6260131

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Coordinators:
Shanna, Emily, Tia and Kami
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MOMS Club of Eugene, OR Board, 2014 - 2015

President
Bridget Beal
(mailto:bridgetmbeal@gmail.com)
Administrative VP
Ana Kemple (mailto:anakemple@yahoo.com)
Membership VP
Heather O'Neill (mailto:lovelyritametermaid@live.com)
Marketing VP
Emily Looney (mailto:EMILYLOONEY@gmail.com)
Secretary
Mary Suelzle (mailto:suelzlemd@gmail.com)
Treasurer
Amber Zekic (mailto:amber.m.zekic@gmail.com)
Big Sister andSpringfield MOMS Club Liaison
Tia Merwin (mailto:tiamalani@hotmail.com)
Helping Hands Coordinator
Kami Hendrix
(mailto:esotericgrl@gmail.com)
MOMS Night Out Coordinator
Emily Looney (mailto:EMILYLOONEY@gmail.com)
Playgroup Coordinator
Shanna Chess (mailto:schess82@gmail.com)