Hello !,
Going forward in July of each year we will begin nominating new officers and board members to vacancies. The nomination process will begin in July and continue through November to allow for a filling the seats and a transition period. New officers and board members will assume their role as of the December annual meeting.
Although we are formally calling this a nomination process, informally this is an opportunity for you to “nominate” yourself for one of these positions.
If you are interested in a position, please contact one of our current officers (contact info below), and feel free to attend this month’s meeting to find out more.
This year's vacancies are as follows:
President: Oversees the group. Must attend monthly meetings. Ensures that things are running smoothly. Is a board member. Fulfills positions as needs become available. Ensures success of the group, continued growth in membership, and is the go-to persons for the planning of big events. President may or may not run the meeting, however it is recommended that they create the monthly agenda.
Vice President: Must attend meetings. Assists the President with the many tasks they have and is asked for their help when needed. Is also a board member. Stands in when president cannot be as involved in a critical part of the club. Will stand in to lead meetings. Coordinates meeting locations. Assist with admin training for Bigtent, new leadership, photo posting, and Facebook. The VP and President can also divide and conquer events or be the point person for certain aspects of annual club events/ education/ play group coordination/ roundtable discussions, etc…
NOTE: President and VP can also be labeled as Co-Presidents as Lisa and I did these past two years and then we divided up the above tasks.
If you are interested and want more information on these positions, please contact Jennifer Leonti () or Lisa Roberson-Beery (), current Co-Presidents.
Secretary :Must attend meeting. Is also a board member. Is responsible for e-mailing all those who attended meeting and composing monthly minutes. Responsibilities are a few hours a month. In addition, file a few documents for the club, including Statement of Information (every other year), and Annual Registration Renewal. Keeper of the club's corporate binder.
If you are interested and want more information on this position, please contact Christine Russell (), current Secretary.
Treasurer: Responsibilities are generally an hour a month and can be done on your own time. They include updating the budget, sending reimbursement checks via bank website or app, and coordinating payment from sponsors. The Treasurer is a board member and is helpful to attend some meetings. A basic knowledge of Excel is helpful but no prior financial experience is necessary.
If you are interested and want more information on this position, please contact Christiane Engle (christiane.m.engel@gmail.com), current Treasurer.
Additional Volunteer Opportunities
- Website Coordinator - This person will be tasked with helping us keep our public website up to date. The main focus of this position is assisting our sponsorship coordinator with updating the site with new sponsors graphics and text. The commitment is generally a once a month or once every other month commitment depending on how often we receive new sponsors. If you're interested and feeling ambitious, the position can be much more and include a more general update of the website
Exciting things are going on at the LBPC and we're so happy you're a part of it.
Upcoming Events
Moms' Night Out
When: COMING SOON
We're busy working hard to get a definite date and place. Stay tuned!
Family Friday at Bluebird Park
When: Fri July 31, 2015, 5–8 pm Where: Bluebird Park Description: Pack a picnic dinner, bring some wine and join us for a family Friday night at Bluebird Park. Enjoy the longer daylight and let your kids bike, scooter or play while the parents enjoy some conversation. This is a non-hosted event, meaning you should bring your own food, drink and picnic blanket. We plan to start gathering around 5 p.m., but feel free to join whenever your schedule allows. We'll set up camp near the bottom of the ramp from the top parking lot. Look for more of these this summer! We plan to organize them for the last Friday of the month through September. We hope to see you and your families there! |
August Book Club
(Note: Meets second Wednesday of each month.)
Our parents club is 100% run by volunteers. It takes a lot of people to pull off our events, manage the calendar, monitor the website and keep everyone happy! Please join us at our monthly meetings to help keep with wonderful community organization thriving.
We VERY MUCH need help with the following:
(Note: Meets second Wednesday of each month.)
When: Wed. Aug 12, 2015, 7:00–9:00 pm
Where: Wine Gallery, 1833 South Coast Hwy #110
Contact: Kim Mattie, kim.mattie@gmail.com
Join us for the July book club meeting!!
We'll meet at the Wine Gallery where we will enjoy some refreshments and discuss this month's book (The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty (author of Big Little Lies)). Food is available for purchase at the Wine Gallery. For a menu including food and drinks, go here:http://goo.gl/GQSzlC .
If you haven't attended before, we'd love to see you. Haven't read or finished the book? Totally okay - we understand the life of a mom can be hectic. Our meetings are generally a good time for local moms to get together, socialize and relax.
Where: Wine Gallery, 1833 South Coast Hwy #110
Contact: Kim Mattie, kim.mattie@gmail.com
Join us for the July book club meeting!!
We'll meet at the Wine Gallery where we will enjoy some refreshments and discuss this month's book (The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty (author of Big Little Lies)). Food is available for purchase at the Wine Gallery. For a menu including food and drinks, go here:http://goo.gl/GQSzlC .
If you haven't attended before, we'd love to see you. Haven't read or finished the book? Totally okay - we understand the life of a mom can be hectic. Our meetings are generally a good time for local moms to get together, socialize and relax.
Don't Forget About:
Meals for New Parents
We offer a free meal prepared by a local restaurant to any LBPC family bringing home a new baby. The family can choose from several menu options. The Club takes care of ordering the food, picking it up and delivering it to the families doorstep. Yum Yum!
Contact Nancy Fischer at nshehadey@yahoo.com
Birth Announcements
Have a new baby and want to share your excitement with the club. Email jenniferleonti@gmail.com to have the announcement appear in our next newsletter.
Birth Announcements
Have a new baby and want to share your excitement with the club. Email jenniferleonti@gmail.com to have the announcement appear in our next newsletter.
We need your help!
Our parents club is 100% run by volunteers. It takes a lot of people to pull off our events, manage the calendar, monitor the website and keep everyone happy! Please join us at our monthly meetings to help keep with wonderful community organization thriving.
We VERY MUCH need help with the following:
- Website Coordinator - This person will be tasked with helping us keep our public website up to date. The main focus of this position is assisting our sponsorship coordinator with up dating the site with new sponsors graphics and text. The commitment is generally a once a month or once every other month commitment depending on how often we receive new sponsors. If you're interested and feeling ambitious, the position can be much more and include a more general update of the website.
- Calendar Coordinator - We are looking to fill the position of calendar coordinator. This person will help keep the club members in "the know" about events going on in our community by posting their findings on our bigtent calendar.
- Newsletter Coordinator- Looking to flex your writing skills instead of your coloring skills? Here's your opportunity.
Thank you to those folks who have recently stepped up to continue to make this club go 'round including Nancy Fischer our new Families Helping Families Coordinator.
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