Prince
George Parents of Twins and Triplets
Association
PO Box 23015 Prince
George, British Columbia, Canada V2N 6Z2
1-250-964-4641 or 1-250-964-4425 or pgpotta@hotmail.com
This
website was updated on June 10, 2010
Mission Statement: To encourage parents and families of multiple births through
moral support, social events, newsletters and local merchant discount cards.
Members
of PGPOTTA are also members of Multiple Birth Canada.
Check out MBC’s website for lots of
information www.multiplebirthscanada.org
Check
us out – we’re now on Facebook – for members only.
ë Coming
Events...
All events are emailed to
Members. Please email pgpotta@hotmail.com if you are not
getting an email.
Get together at Exploration Place
Tuesday, June 15th
3pm
PGPOTTA will pay for members – if
you have a membership, please use it.
Fundraiser Dinner
June 27th
Always a fun time!
If you want to donate a door
prize/silent auction item please contact pgpotta@hotmail.com
Multiple Births Canada’s
2010 National Conference
& Annual General Meeting
hosted by the
Edmonton Twins
& Triplets Club
Our
Lives with Twins, Triplets or More ...
Where Friendship Begins
September 23-26, 2010
Members: if you’re planning on attending the
conference please let Karen at pgpotta@hotmail.com
know.
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Membership is $30.00 a year. Membership renewals can be mailed to the above address. New members please email pgpotta@hotmail.com.
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Sponsors DISCOUNT LIST for members only |
Twins, Triplets, & More!
Resource Guide for Multiple Pregnancy & Parenthood
March 2009 Edition
http://www.nursing.ubc.ca/pdfs/twinstripletsandmore.pdf
© Linda G. Leonard, RN MSN
Associate Professor (E.)
Multiple Births Specialist
Coffee Get-Togethers….
Once a month we try to meet in a member’s home or at Bubba Baloos or at Coffee Get togethers are not meetings but a great time to come out and socialize with other mothers/fathers of multiples We would like to have the occasional get together in the evening. Please let us know if you want to volunteer to host one. PGPOTTA pays for get togethers. Which means it is free for the whole family. **If you would like to host a coffee get together at your home (time, day, dates are flexible) please contact pgpotta@hotmail.com ** |
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Spring and Fall Rummage Sales @ the Spring and Fall 2010 for more information please contact pgpotta@hotmail.com About our Rummage Sale Who can sell? Anyone – members and the public. Who can buy? Anyone – members and the public. Members get to pre buy. What percentage does the club take? 70% seller / 30% club 80/20 for executives and people who volunteer all day on Saturday. Tables are available for $20 if you know of any home business that wants to sell anything at this time. They are welcome to do so. (Watkins, Pampered Chef, Discovery Toys just to name a few) |
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Fundraising Dinners |
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Cook Books - $7.50 each Contact pgpotta@hotmail.com for more information. |
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's Web Site are collected from individuals and other publications.
Neither Prince George Parents of Twins and Triplets Association nor its
executives can take any responsibility for the opinions expressed therein nor
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Links from Multiple Births
Canada.
Go to www.multiplebirthscanada.org for many, many more informative links.
· Edmonton Twins & Triplets Club, edmonton@multiplebirthscanada.org. Web site: www.ettc.ca
· Border
City Twin & Triplet Club,
Lethbridge Twins & Triplets Club, (LTTC) Club Email - lttc_mail@yahoo.ca Club Yahoo Group – http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Lethbridge_Twins_and_Triplets_Club Club Website - www.lethbridgetwinsandtriplets.bravehost.com
· Twins N' More of Medicine Hat and Region, medicinehat@multiplebirthscanada.org
Thank
you for your interest in the Prince George Parents of Twins and Triplets
Association!
This is a letter of introduction to briefly outline some of the perks of being a member of our association.
Our group began in 1976 and presently consists of 75 families with multiples, including 2 sets of triplets. Many support groups are serious agencies designed to help other members through a process whether of understanding a disability or through a difficult time, we are decidedly a more light-hearted support group.
As a parent of multiples, you’ll find that it’s a demanding and exhausting role just as it’s undoubtedly one of the most rewarding and exhilarating experiences you will ever have. There is something very special in being a part of parenting multiples. Our objective is to be a moral support base while having a wonderful time celebrating the uniqueness of our families. While you can ask experienced members questions about breast-feeding, whether to put the children in the same room/crib . . . and the perennial favorite, "will I ever sleep again?" most of our support comes in laughing together about the problems we all face in parenting. We’ve all learned there are no concrete "right" answers in parenting multiples, and yet we can all learn from each other. You’ll make wonderful friendships with other parents who really do know what you’re facing with multiples. Experience is in itself a valuable perspective.
$30.00 per year membership includes:
…Get-togethers
Everyone is welcome; mom’s and dad’s with or without children get together. Usually once a month we meet at different times/days at different venues.
…Christmas Party
All members welcome. Santa hands out a present to each child. Members bring a small Santa gift for each child. The association provides snacks and refreshments. There is no fee for this event.
…Wine and Cheese
All Adult members welcome; a nice chance to visit with everyone; we nominate and vote on the next executives/president who will start in September; Eat and drink - do not have to be an executive (you don’t even have to run for a position, it’s a great night out).
…Summer picnic
All members welcome; association provides everything. No fee.
…Executive Meetings
All adult members welcome. This meeting is generally to plan for the following two months and provide information for the upcoming newsletter.
…General meetings
We hold very few real "meetings," these are usually social events, which vary.
…Ladies night out
All multiple moms welcome; held at a restaurant; you pay for your food and drinks; there is usually a gift exchange (optional)- you bring a gift (usually an ornament - $5.00) and exchange it with someone else.
…A Spring and Fall rummage sale
This is a fabulous event. We sell everything from toys, to baby equipment, to clothes, to white elephant items. It’s very well attended. Members and non-members can sell, buy, and volunteer. Members can shop early and avoid the rush!
…TANDEM (our newsletter)
Our newsletter goes out February, April, June, September, November; full of information; lists all events, executives, and list of business' that give us a discount.
Members of our Club enjoy discounts at various retailers in the city, including: Zellers, Koops Bikes, Magic Cuts, Shoppers’ Drug Mart (Pine Centre), Flowers Flowers Flowers, Payless Shoes, Gingerbread Toys, The Strike Zone, The Bay, PG Dynamics, Homestead Health and The Driving Alternative plus more.
…Contact
You will receive reminders for all events by e-mail.
...But, what if you don’t have time to come to anything!?
That’s okay! Many members do not participate in any of the events and are just interested in the discount card and newsletter . . . and that's fine. What ever you’re interested in - you choose!
All of the above events are for general information only. Everything is subject to change but the newsletter will keep you informed.
To join please contact us (pgpotta@hotmail.com or Jen @ 250-964-4641). If you’re pregnant this is the perfect time to join – while you have some time J
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me, or any other member of the Prince George Parents of Twins and Triplets Association. We look forward to hearing from you.
Most sincerely,
Prince George Parents of Twins and Triplets Association
SPONSORS
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
for members of Prince George Parents of Twins and Triplets Association.
423Dominion
Street
10% off Regular Priced Items and the 30% off Rack (= 40% off) (but does not apply to clothes on Toonie rack)
· www.littlebabyhugz.ca We have been offering a 2 for 1 special to those that inquire, but we would like to make it known to all parents of multiples! If you check out our website www.littlebabyhugz.ca you can get some more information on our products. Our HUGGERS (baby supports) are discounted 50% off for parents with multiples. The nursing pillows @ 15% off and the blankets are 15% off when you buy two or more. If you have any questions please contact me at 250-964-8008.
#PotentialSponsor
Dear Potential Sponsor
The
Prince George Parents of Twins and Triplets Association is a local organization
that is dedicated to offering moral support to the parents of multiples. Having
and caring for multiples is challenging and demanding, and while we have a
wonderful base of experienced parents to help address those challenges through
personal experience and a resource library, it remains a financial challenge
for those who have twins and triplets. Hand-me-downs of quality clothing are
not available to parents whose children are the same size, and other supplies
for raising our children are also a double –or triple—expenditure! Just
imagine, two cribs, two high chairs, two (or again, three!) of everything.
We
have enjoyed a wonderful partnership with many community-minded
We sincerely hope that you will consider
joining our organization in helping us provide support to our local parents of
multiples. We would love to hear more about your business and how we can help
each other.
Most sincerely,
Prince George Parents of Twins and Triplets