MULTIPLE BIRTHS CANADA/NAISSANCES MULTIPLES CANADA

PO Box 432, Wasaga Beach, ON L9Z 1A4

Toll free: (866) 228-8824

INFORMATION CIRCULAR

BO-04-11-06-#1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 11, 2006

Monthly Activity Report

Wasaga Beach, ON: Multiple Births Canada (MBC) is pleased to provide ongoing updates to its members, chapters and colleagues. Your commitment to Supporting Multiple Births Together is of great importance to Canada’s multiple-birth community.

Chapter Representatives: Please forward the information below to your Chapter Executive and members.

This March 2006 Board Activity Report is intended to inform MBC members of work performed by the Board of Directors on behalf of all multiple-births individuals, families and supporters in Canada. It does not include the many activities coordinated in the business office by our Business Services Manager or the many worthwhile projects currently being handled by our valuable national volunteers.

Held Board meetings on MSN to discuss ongoing business
Produced and distributed a series of ICs updating members on MBC activities
Prepared for and held a 24-hour (over three days) MBC strategic development meeting on MSN March 3-5.
Worked with Global News and WestCoast Families magazine on multiple-birth stories
Spoke with MP Anthony Rota regarding federal proclamation of National Multiple Births Awareness Day in the House of Commons for May 28^th
Forwarded an introductory letter and information package to the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Development, outlining the needs of multiple-birth families as they pertain to Employment Insurance benefits and criteria
Liaised with Conference 2006 and Conference 2007 committees about these upcoming events
Connected with chapters regarding the chapter exchange section of Multiple Moments
Moderated MBC forum, adding topics, encouraging people to post, eliminating spam
Finalized MBC Donation Recognition Policy
Identified potential corporate supporters
Started a letter writing campaign to initiate a corporate supporter relationship with fertility drug companies
Researched new formats for 2006 Annual Report
Liaised with a potential chapter, providing information about MBC and its resources and services
Continued work on an Employment Insurance survey overview for those who provided feedback on this issue
Responded to international requests including answering questions from a Sri Lankan doctor about multiples in school.
Replied to a request from the Twins and Multiples Birth Association of the United Kingdom (TAMBA) wanting to benchmark multiple-birth standards in each country
Continued work on Strategic Plan for 2006-2008
Identified the need for new volunteers including potential Board members
Encouraged nominations for the Making a Difference Awards (MADA)
Started preparing for the 2006 MBC National Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Accepted resignation from Frank Portugais from Bennett Gold, who reviews our Financial Statements, and began a search for a replacement
Approved new discount for MBC members with My PEEK A Boo Baby http://www.mypeekaboo.ca
Renewed six-month contract with Business Services Manager
Approved new Awareness Sticker to be worn or used on print materials for National Multiple Birth Awareness Day
Sent chapters a formal request seeking support on an MBC Awareness/Support wristband
Began work on National Multiple Births Awareness Day media kit and event planner
Began discussions of 2006-2007 budget inclusions, and funding needs
Finalized design and ordered a NEW bilingual MBC poster
Handled all MBC correspondence and requests for assistance from MBC Chapters

Multiple Births Canada/Naissances multiples Canada

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Wasaga Beach, Ontario L9Z 1A4

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Tel: 705-429-0901

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