BABYSITTING CO-OP  The babysitting co-op is a network of members interested in
                                                babysitting for one another for free.  You trade out babysitting for chips or beads and earn them
                                                when you babysit for another Mom.  The members get together regularly so the moms
                                                involved can become more familiar with the other mothers and children.

                                                BIBLE STUDY: This group meets the first and third Fridays of each month.  Currently we
                                                are basing our discussions on the book "Power of a Positive Mom" by Carol Ladd.  Come join
                                                us for some inspiration!.

                                                BOOKCLUB: This group meets the 2nd Monday of the month.  The goal is to read one book
                                                each month from the New York Times Bestseller's List and discuss it over snacks while the kids
                                                play.  Recent books we have read include "The Nanny Diaries", "The Summons", "The Smoke
                                                Jumper" and "Midnight Bayou".

                                                COOKING CLUB: This group meets once a month to have a potluck with a theme.  For
                                                example, with a Mexican theme, everyone brings a mexican dish with copies of the recipe to
                                                share.  We all eat and share recipes.  We also vote on our favorite dish to be in the following
                                                month's newsletter.  This is a great way to get new recipes and try them out ahead of time.  We
                                                have different themes each month (salads, desserts, casseroles, quick dishes, etc.)

                                                HOSPITALITY:  When any Mom in our chapter needs support after a new baby is born,
                                                during an illness, a sick spouse or whatever, this group jumps in to give support in the way of
                                                dinners, child care or whatever is needed.  It really is an easy way to show how much you care!

                                               KIDS CRAFT DAY: Kids craft day is a hands-on activity geared towards the ability of our
                                                kids.  Past activities have included garden critters made out of egg cartons, hand-print gifts
                                                for Mother's and Father's Day, macaroni necklaces and crafty musical instruments.  Even the
                                                littler ones can participate in our activities!

                                               LUNCH BUNCH: Lunch bunch meets monthly at a local restaurant or for potluck lunches in a
                                                member's home or at a park for some tasty food and fun fellowship.

                                                MOMS NIGHT OUT: Once a month, we take a break from the kids when dads can stay
                                                home with them and get together with other moms for a night of fun!  Different activities have
                                                included going out to a restaurant (sometimes locally like Benihana's, sometimes in Houston like
                                                The Cheesecake Factory), out for a movie, bowling, to a member's home for a night of games,
                                                pizza and a movie, a shopping trip to Katy Mills mall for some holiday shopping and much more!
                                                We always have lots of fun no matter what we do and it's a great way to get to talk to other moms
                                                "one-on-one"!

                                               MOVIE CLUB: This club meets monthly to discuss a movie that they've all rented that
                                                month--whether its a new favorite or an old classic--while the kids play!

                                                PLAYGROUPS:  Playgroups are a terrific way for you and your child to get together with
                                                other children the same (or close) age as yours.  We have playgroups for all ages from newborns
                                                on up. Playgroups are also a great place to talk to other moms who are going through the same
                                                stages as you are with your children and swap tips and ideas.  Playgroups meet once per week
                                                and often meets in a member's home, at a park or some other fun place.  If you have more than
                                                one child, we also have sibling playgroups for mixed ages!

                                               SCRAPBOOK CLUB: The purpose of this club is to work on our personal scrapbooks and at
                                                the same time have fun and be productive!  We meet monthly and to join, we ask that you share
                                                ideas and non-consumable supplies (scissors, punches, templates, etc.) and of course have fun.
                                                Whether you're up to date, more than a year behind on your scrapbooks or just starting, you’ll fit
                                                right in!

                                                SECRET SISTERS:  This is a fun thing for the MOMS only and is completely optional (like
                                                anything!)  Participants have a secret sister in our chapter for six months.  During that time you
                                                try to brighten her days by doing a couple thoughtful things each month like dropping a card in the
                                                mail, bringing cookies for her at the monthly Business Meeting, etc.  (The trick is trying to keep
                                                your Secret Sister from discovering who you are!)  After six months we have a Revealing Party
                                                where you inform your sister of your identity.  By participating, you are also another Mom's secret
                                                sister.  This group is SOOO much fun, and you will have two closer friends from it!

                                                WALKING/RUNNING CLUB: This group of Moms are the ones in the club that are in
                                                shape!  We connect you with moms as close as possible and with the same requirements as you
                                                to be walking/running buddies.

                                                WELCOME COMMITTEE  Remember how scary it is to join a new group and not know
                                                anyone?  Well, the Welcome Committee works to make sure that doesn't happen with our MOMS
                                                Club!  The Welcome Committee also keeps a list of referrals for new people in the area for
                                                important things like pediatricians, hair salons, home repair, etc.  The Referral List is also
                                                available to all Moms in the chapter who are also in need of this service.