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Information Circular – BO-06-21-07-#1 &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wasaga Beach, ON = ; &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ; June 21, 2007
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2007 National Conference Report Hosted by Kitchener-Waterloo POMBA<= o:p> May 31-June 3, 2007
Our a= pologies for the delay on reporting on the success of the 2007 Conference hosted b= y Kitchener-Waterloo POMBA. Immediately follow= ing the AGM and Conference two of our Board Members, Kim Weatherall and Gail Moore left for the International Congress on Twin Studies in Ghent Belgium to represent MBC and Canada at this very importa= nt international event. = The B= oard of Directors, on behalf of the 2007 MBC National Conference delegates and MB= C, would like to take this opportunity to thank K-W POMBA for hosting a spectacular educational, motivational, and inspirational weekend! The three-day event, *Focus on Families, held at the Kitchener Delta, provided many opportuni= ties to learn, network, recharge, and relax. <= /p> = For a= n overview of the excellent program delivered to MBC members and professional delega= tes, please login to the Members Only<= span style=3D'mso-bookmark:_Hlk150437161'> section of the website to view the Post Conference 2007 Report. = To vi= ew or download materials handed out at the MBC Resources Workshop and MBC Annual General Meeting (including the National Multiple Births Awareness Day presentation by Gail Moore), please login to t= he Chapter Executive= or Members Only<= span style=3D'mso-bookmark:_Hlk150437161'> sections of the MBC website. = Well = done K-W POMBA! Thank you for giving so much of your time over the past two years = to ensure that delegates had a positive and memorable experience. Multiple Thanks!!*=
2006-2007 Making a Difference Awards
Congratulations to the following Making A Difference Winners! Local Award Winner- Janice Crawford of Barrie Parents of T= wins and More In addition, L= ocal honourable mentions go to Rose Danyliuk of the Edmonton Twins & Trip= lets Club and Stacy Wittmeier of the Prince George Parents of Twins and Triplets Club National Award Winner - Gail Moore= , Vice-Chair and Director of Communications of Multi= ple Births Canada and member of Temiskaming Multiple Births. International Award Winner – David Hay<= /b>, Professor and psychologist specializing in multipl= es in school, Curtin University= , Australia. (= http://www.twinsandmultiples.org) <= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> Dionne [Adult Multiple(s)] Award Winner - Dr. Audrey Huberman, MBC Advisory B= oard member, Educator, Counsellor and Researcher in the multiple-bir= th community and monozygotic twin. Media Award Winner - Wendy Sandwith and City TV (Edmonton’s Breakfast Television Program). In addition, journalist Alexis Rooh= ani, a Vancouver-based freelance writer, and journalist Camille Baines,<= /b> of Canadian Press in Vanco= uver were recognized for their work on behalf of Canada’s multiple-bir= th community. For additional details on this year’s recipients and their reactions to winning th= ese awards please visit the Volunteer Recognition= section of th= e MBC website.
Mother Stork Kidnapped!
U= nfortunately, Mother Stork was kidnapped a= t the end of the weekend at the Conference in Kitchener! A ransom note was found on the podium at the closing ceremonies on Sunday morning by Chair, Kim Weatherall, who read the cryptic note to those in attendance. At this time, the whereabouts of Mother Stork remains a mystery and it is anticipated that = the kidnappers will make their intentions and requests known to the MBC Board soon. Should you have additional information on her whereabouts please contact Kim Weatherall at chair@multiplebirthscanada.o= rg.=
2008 National Conference and MBC 30^th Anniversary Celebrations=
Next year’s National Conference will take place October 16-19, 2008 at a location in the Great= er Toronto Area (GTA). The Boa= rd announced this decision and more specifically, the change in timing during the Satu= rday morning AGM in Kitchener this year, listing these reasons for the change:= · Early fall is the time when more Chapters start their annual programming with a new executive; this timing change will allow new Chapt= er executives and volunteers to focus their efforts for a new season. · Organizational efforts for National Multiple Births Awareness Day = in May 2008 will get our total attention; having NMBAD and the MBC AGM at di= fferent times of the year will allow us more time to dedicate to these very impor= tant MBC events and the resources that they require. = · Families have busy schedules in May/June with school and sports programs coming to an end; we believe a fall program will allow the conference to grow in attendance, giving more individuals, volunteers and families the opportunity to learn from the expert presenters.<= /span> The Board will continue to o= ffer a full program with three distinct and interchangeable streams – for = the professional, Chapter/Volunteer development, and individual/personal development. The Board will be seeking assistance from Chapters and Volunteers in the area to take on responsibilities and sponsorship of specific aspects of the conference. Over the summer, the Board will consi= der venues with the hope of announcing a location by early fall. As well, an abstract request will be sent to potential speakers and workshop leaders = to allow them to suggest topics for the conference. MBC members are also encouraged to recommend areas of interest, which should be sent to chair@multiplebirthscanada.o= rg over the summer.= MBC 30^th Annivers= ary initiatives will be considered with the formation of an Anniversary committee. MBC members who would like to be in= volved in this important, short term project, should contact chair@multiplebirthscanada.o= rg ASAP.
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