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April 2014         
    

Spring is a time of growth and we are excited about the growth we're experiencing as an organization. The Leadership Council Retreat gave us renewed inspiration to grow this organization to serve mothers and families! Be sure to join us for our  Miles for Mothers 5K on May 3rd! There are creative ways to participate wherever you are.

Enjoy this issue of the NAMC eNews!
 

Best wishes,

Alison La Ferlita
Executive Director
IN THIS ISSUE
  Article Feature    
  Mothers Support  
  Work / Life Initiative 
  Advocacy Action  
WebinarNAMC Webinar:
Don't Agonize, Organize! Learning How to Reclaim Control & Balance Your Busy
Date: Tuesday, April 8th
Time: 8 to 9 PM ET
Presented by: Nancy Borg, Professional Organizer, Move the Mess

You don't need to have the "organization gene"; organization is a skill that can be taught. This seminar will change the way you think about organization and inspire you to affect change.You will walk away with a handful of information, tips, and strategies to help juggle your busy lives, and reclaim your time.

Topics will include:
  • How organized are you?
  • Red Flags
  • Why we clutter & the consequences
  • The Process of getting Organized (Do you want to?)
  • Tips & Strategies for time, space and children
  • How to Sustain the Balance
To register, click here. If you have any difficulties registering,  e-mail  Lisa Kaplan-Miller or call 877-939- 6667 ext 106.   

  

Webinars are free to NAMC and Mothers' Center members.  Non-member fee is $20. Join the NAMC for $35 and get a year's worth of webinars for free.
EventsJoin Us for the Miles for Mothers 5K

Help us celebrate 100 years of Mothers' Days by helping raise funds which underwrite the Mothers' Center programs that have been putting moms first for over 35 years.

The NAMC is a non-profit organization creating a community of women, who through mutual support and public advocacy, explore, enrich and value the maternal experience. Mothers' Center support moms wherever their walk through motherhood might take them.

You can run, walk or contribute virtually by making a donation to honor or remember a mother in your life NOW! You can help us encourage positive change and support mothers everywhere.

Register Now! We'll see you on the boardwalk!!
MCspotlightPower to the Mother: A Reflection of the 2014 NAMC Leadership Council Retreat

Imagine if you could remove yourself from the everyday stresses of life for just a few days to regroup, surround yourself with support and validate the importance of mothering and your role as a mother. That (and more!) is exactly what happened at our 2014 NAMC Leadership Council Retreat. Mothers' Center Group leaders from across the country came to share, learn and connect with each other, our NAMC staff and our NAMC board members - all while working to make their Mothers' Center groups stronger.

If there is one phrase that could wrap up the weekend, it would be: Power to the Mother! It was most definitely an empowering experience (to say the least) for all who joined us. See images and read more about our weekend via the Mothers Central blog.

Join us each month as we highlight different local Mothers' Center Groups across the nation. Don't have a Mothers' Center Group near you? Learn more about starting a local Mothers' Center Group by downloading our New Group Start-up Guide.
WorkLife2014 Sloan Application Deadline

Don't miss your opportunity to edge out the competition for the best job candidates in our area. Click here to apply for the 2014 Sloan Awards for Workplace Effectiveness and Flexibility by April 11th so you may have the opportunity to be recognized as an employer of choice.
 
Effective and flexible workplaces are more likely to keep employees satisfied and engaged. If your organization already leverages workplace flexibility to increase productivity and retention, then get recognized for it as a Sloan Award Winner.
 
Fill out the application online now at WhenWorkWorks.org. Questions? Email whenworkworks@familiesandwork.org.
 
Click here to view eligibility requirements and a summary of the award process.
AdvocacyWorking Families Summit

The White House has announced a Working Families Summit planned for June 23, 2014. The President has often spoken publicly about women's right to equal pay, paid leave and greater access to quality child care. Congress may have tied itself into knots, but we can still make progress by showing our support for policies that make sense for the economy, women, mothers, and all those who care for or need to be cared for by a family member. 

Sign up for updates from the White House about the Summit, and check out the schedule for related events in Chicago, Denver, San Francisco, New York and Boston.
The National Association of Mothers' Centers (NAMC) focuses its work in three areas: Motherhood, Work/Life and Advocacy in order to provide programs empowering mothers, fathers and caregivers to find solutions for their families, work lives and personal lives.

 

Please consider joining the NAMC as an individual member.  Read about the benefits by clicking here. Join today!
 

 Sincerely,
Alison La Ferlita
Executive Director
NAMC
UPCOMING EVENTS

NAMC Webinar: Who's the Boss? Rebranding Yourself
2/26/14

Advocacy Presentation
TBA

Mile for Mothers
5/3/14 
 
2014 Work/Life Conference
11/7/14 

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on behalf of the Mothers' Center of your choice or NAMC

 

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