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Information Circular – BO-01-14-08-#1 &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wasaga Beach, ON = ; &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ; January 14, 2008
News & Information from MB= C
Who is Multiple Births Canada?
Happy New Year= ! Wishing you, your Chapter and families all the best in 2008. Every once in a while, it’s nice to be reminded of who we are and why we exist. Here are a few reminders ~<= /o:p> Multiple Births Canada (MBC) is celebrating 30 = years of supporting multiple-birth individuals and their families in Canada in 2008! MBC is run by roughly 2 dozen dedicated volunteers including five working Board of Directors and one part-time Office Manager. MBC is the o= nly national support organization for multiple-birth individuals and families= in Canada. We represent the interests of approximately 150,000 Canadian multiple-birth children and their families—a population that is increasing at an annual rate of 2.3% (and 10% for higher-order multiples). The introductio= n of multiple infants often presents overwhelming physical, emotional and financial strains that can reduce a family’s ability to cope. As th= ey grow, multiples and their families face special challenges academically, socially, and sometimes medically. As a result, MBC exists to provide adv= ice, information and support to multiple-birth individuals, multiple-birth families and to professionals from the various fields that work with them= .
What does Multiple Births Canada do?
As mentioned above, MBC provides advice, infor= mation and support. We provide support through our 6 Support Networks and our 20+ Affiliate Chapters across Cana= da. We provide referrals to local chapters—including non-member multiple-birth groups—across Canada through the toll-free number, email and by regular mail. We provide multiple-birth information through our 65+ Fact Sheets, 7 Support Kits, 13 Booklets, 3 Pamphlets, national quarterly magazine *Multiple Moments* and national website. We provide advice through networking with our 14 professional Advisory Board members and by holding an annual national conference with workshops for parents, professionals and volunteers. MBC maintains a Members Only website area containing free downloads and national discount information. MBC also maintains secure Chapter Executive and Volunteer Training sections for our volunteers at all levels. MBC disseminates resear= ch studies and results, volunteer resources and multiple-birth support resources. MBC speaks for thousands of multiple-birth individuals, when t= hey can’t speak for themselves.
How can you help Multiple Births Canada?
Promotion Please promote Multiple Births Can= ada and its Chapters, Support Networks, Resources (publications, Multiple Moments, website, on-line training) and its dedicated Volunteers in any w= ay you can, i.e. when speaking with other parents of multiples, your clients, yo= ur doctors, the media, etc. If you would like pamphlets, posters or business cards to help promote MBC, contact the Business Office by email at office@multiplebirthscanada.o= rg or by phone to= ll free at 1-866-228-8824. Member Discounts/Advertising Opportunities If you own a business that provides products that would be beneficial to families with multiples or have a service that families of multiples may use and would consider giving memb= ers of Multiple Births Canada a discount, please email discount= s@multiplebirthscanada.org or call the Bu= siness Office at 1-866-228-8824. If you would like to further advertise your products amongst our membership and the multiple-birth community there are opportunities for advertising= in both Multiple Moments (our quarterly magazine) and on the MBC Website. For more information please contact the Business Office by email a= t office@multiplebirthscanada.o= rg or by phone to= ll free at 1-866-228-8824. Sponsorships/In= -Kind Donations MBC is looking for assistance with= the following. If you are able to make a monetary donation towards these item= s, please contact the Business Office at 1-866-228-8824 or office@multiplebirthscanada.o= rg. · <= span style=3D'font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#353535'>Publications: Sponsors for the printing of various MBC Resources (i.e. booklets, Multiple Moments, Fact Sheets, etc.) the printing of color kit folders and other important printed materials for both promotional and educational purposes. · <= span style=3D'font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#353535'>Promotional Too= ls: Display boards for resource display shows and new content pieces to be used on the display boards.= · <= span style=3D'font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#353535'>Conference 2008= and 30^th Anniversary: There are many opportunities to help with the 2008 Conference and the 30^th Anniversary Celebrations. Opportunities such as sponsoring workshops or health breaks, providing funding for decorations, the creation of new resources for displays, or providing funding to assist a Chapter representative to attend. T= he opportunities are endless and our appreciation is immense. Please contact the Conference Ch= air at conference 2008@multiplebirthscanada.org to offer your support.
Quick Tips to find what you want at MBC
Here ar= e some helpful tips : &n= bsp; · Can’t remember your password? Contact the Business Office by email or toll free 1-866-228-8824. · Haven’t received a *Multiple Moments* issue lately? Contact the Business Office by email or toll free 1-866-228-8824. · DNA testing – Looking for zygosity testing? Download the Zygosity Testing fact sheet from= the Members Only section or contact the= Business Office by email or toll free 1-866-228-8824 for details · Want to submit a photo/story for *Multiple Moments? Email mmeditor@multiplebirthscanada.org. · Looking to donate? Go to = Other Ways to Help MBC=* and click on the Make a Donation link. · Looking for a Chapter Clothing & Equipment Sale near your? Go to the MBC webs= ite under Resources and click on Clothing Sales. · Can’t find something? Contact the Business Office by email or toll free 1-866-228-8824.
Breastfeeding Support Network News!
<= em>Multiple Births Canada is pleased to welcome back Lynda Haddon as its Breastfeeding Support Network= Chair and hopes to have this important Suppo= rt Network again offering hints, tips and resources by the end of January 2008.= If you have any questions, concerns, hints, tips, photos or stori= es you would like to share about your breastfeeding experience, please send = them in to Lynda at breastfeeding@multiplebirthscanada.org.= We look forward to hearing from you.
Volunteers Needed<= /b>
Have you ever wondered how a = national organization such as Multiple Births Canada can fulfill its mission, prov= ide services to its members, create resources, stay abreast of the latest multiple birth issues, publish a magazine such as Multiple Moments and be available to answer the questions of members, other volunteers, the publi= c, the media and the professional community? Well, you guessed right if you = said through the generosity of our Vo= lunteers! Multiple = Births Canada has been blessed over the ye= ars to have some wonderful and dedicated volunteers to assist in moving the organization’s goals, objectives and mission forward. Not many organizations can boast that they have volunteers who have stayed with the organization for 5-10 years, or 15 and 20+ years, but MBC is proud to be = able to say that we have more than a handful of these very dedicated people. Without these volunteers, the organization would not be where it is today. Likewise, without new and additional volunteers, MBC will not be able to = move forward to meet the growing demands of such a large organization and community. There is an incredible potential for MBC to provide even more support and services, but we need your help to make it happen. You will f= ind on the MBC website under Volunteer Opportunities, a list of positions that are needed, but we need to fill the following position urgently! Volunteer Coordinator: The role= of Volunteer Coordinator is an essential one for our national organization t= o support volunteers across the country who work both independently and remotely fr= om each other. MBC is looking for someone who has experience working with volunteers in a coordination role to oversee the recruitment, ongoing orientation and training, creation of appropriate position descriptions a= nd tracking national volunteers’ progress, as well as providing ongoing and annual recognition. The responsibilities of this position could be sh= ared by more than one person. If you a= re interested in this position or any other volunteer opportunity, please contact Kim Weatherall, Dire= ctor of Volunteer Management at voluntee= rs@multiplebirthscanada.org.
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Multiple Births Canada Naissances multiples Canada PO Box 432 Wasaga Beach, Ontario<= /st1:State> L9Z 1A4 Toll-free (in Canada): 1-866-228-8824 Tel: 705-429-0901 Fax: 705-429-9809 office@multiplebirthscanada.or= g www.multiplebirthscanada.org/<= /span><= /span> <= o:p> The content of this email is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Alway= s seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Multiple Births Canada Information Circulars (ICs) are a mass email service managed by the Board of Director= s of Multiple Births Canada and are for information sharing purposes only. Opinions and conclusions expressed through this service do not necessarily reflect the views of either the Board of Directors or the caring voluntee= rs of Multiple Births Canada. If you wish to be removed or added to this lis= t, please contact the Business Office<= span style=3D'mso-bookmark:_Hlk150437161'>.	Multiple Births Canada and Mount Sinai Hospi= tal’s Multiple Birth DVD Project Multiple Births Canada is pleased to announce that we have forged a partnership with Mount Sinai Hospital to produce an education= al video/DVD for parents expecting multiple-birth children. It is anticipated th= at this DVD will become a valuable educational resource for prenatal educato= rs, parenting groups, and individual families. The initial work in the partnership will focus on learner needs assessment to ensure that the DVD content meets the needs of our intended audience, and on fundraising to c= over the costs of the DVD development. If you are interested in making a financial contribution to the project, please forward your cheque to: Multiples DVD Project Maternal Infant Program Mount Sinai Hospital 600 University Avenue Toronto, ON M5G 1X5<= /o:p> A charitable donation receipt will= be made available for all donations.