About NCMOM

Our History
    In 1985, a group of mothers met in Charlotte for the first time. Their purpose was to investigate the possibility of forming a state organization of mothers of Twins Club. The National/State Liaison for the National Organization of Mothers of Twins Club, Inc., organized and chaired the meeting. Various information was shared as mothers met and discussed their local clubs, shared in workshops, ideas on organizing, fund raising, publicity and newsletters. Through this first meeting the idea was formed that yes, mothers of twins and multiples in North Carolina did want a State Organization, and yes, they could make it happen.
    A follow up organizational meeting was held in Raleigh in 1986. A tremendous amount of work was accomplished, and this group was well on its way to becoming a real organization.
    In 1987, in Hickory, NC, the NORTH CAROLINA MOTHERS OF MULTIPLES organization was chartered, accepting its first Constitution, bylaws, and electing its first slate of officers. An outline was set and adopted for dues to be paid. Other important positions were filled, and a state newsletter was planned. Our NC MOMs organization was truly born.
    In 1988, Governor Martin proclaimed that the first Saturday in November, MOTHERS OF MULTIPLES DAY, as delegates from across our state convened in Winston-Salem. More progress was made, more friendships were formed, others strengthened, more information was shared. Many goals of the North Carolina Mothers of Multiples has been met, and more goals were being set.
    The 1989 NC MOMs Convention was held in Wilmington, home of two-term President, Joyce Piner. The President’s reins were passed from Joyce to Jan Folsom, and so the journey continued.
    In 1990, five years after its humble beginnings, NORTH CAROLINA MOTHERS OF MULTIPLES returns to the Queen City for its Third Annual Convention. NC Moms proudly welcomes Jean Ann Keating, newly elected President of the National Organization, as its Installing Officer for 1990. The only limits our State Organization will ever see will be the ones it sets upon itself. The wealth of information and support that can be reaped by every one who takes part in this community of mothers can only stand to help us all to improve our local clubs, and improve our services to all mothers of twins and multiples. Let’s keep marching forward—TOGETHER.

Convention has been held the first weekend in November since the Organization was chartered in 1987. The following is a list of the hosting clubs and cities.
1987   Catawba Valley MOMC in Hickory
1988   Twin City MOTC in Winston-Salem
1989   Cape Fear MOTC in Wilmington
1990   Charlotte MOTC and Lake Norman MOTTC in Charlotte
1991   Raleigh MOTC in Raleigh
1992   Greenville MOTC in Greenville
1993   Catawba Valley MOMC in Hickory
1994   Twin City MOTC in Winston-Salem
1995   Asheville MOTC in Asheville
1996   Charlotte MOMC in Charlotte
1997   Raleigh MOMC in Raleigh
1998   Cape Fear MOTC in Wilmington
1999   Twin City MOMC in Winston-Salem
2000   Lake Norman MOMC in Charlotte
2001   Greensboro Area MOMC in Greensboro
2002   Charlotte MOMC in Charlotte
2003   Asheville MOMC in Asheville
2004   Triangle MOTTC in Cary
2005   Catawba Valley MOM in Hickory
2006   Cape Fear MOTC in Wrightsville Beach
     In 1999 a scholarship committee was formed. The purpose of the NC MOM scholarship is to assist in serving and advancing the education needs of selected recipients. The scholarship is available to any NC MOM member for use by herself or her children. The first scholarships were awarded in 2001 to Sally and Betsy Riddle, twin daughters of Susan Riddle. The girls attend the University of NC in Charlotte.
     A web site was published in 2001 with the address www.ncmom.org. The web site is designed to facilitate information about the state club and its members to all who visit.
     The 2002 scholarship was awarded to Lisa Elkins from Asheville. Lisa finished nursing school and is working at Pikeville Methodist Hospital in the ICU. She and her husband have 5 children; the youngest are twins.
     Brett and Stacy Cline received the 2003 scholarship at convention in Asheville. Brett attends UNC Chapel Hill and is studying international business. Stacy is enrolled at UNC Charlotte and is majoring in law enforcement. Brett and Stacy’s parents are Tim and Carolyn Cline from Hickory.
     For 17 years we have met to relax and recharge, share information and ideas. I hope to see all of you for many years to come.
Carolyn Cline
NC MOMs Historian Oct. 2004
Our Objective

Our History
	In 1985, a group of mothers met in Charlotte for the first time. Their purpose was to investigate the possibility of forming a state organization of mothers of Twins Club. The National/State Liaison for the National Organization of Mothers of Twins Club, Inc., organized and chaired the meeting. Various information was shared as mothers met and discussed their local clubs, shared in workshops, ideas on organizing, fund raising, publicity and newsletters. Through this first meeting the idea was formed that yes, mothers of twins and multiples in North Carolina did want a State Organization, and yes, they could make it happen. A follow up organizational meeting was held in Raleigh in 1986. A tremendous amount of work was accomplished, and this group was well on its way to becoming a real organization. In 1987, in Hickory, NC, the NORTH CAROLINA MOTHERS OF MULTIPLES organization was chartered, accepting its first Constitution, bylaws, and electing its first slate of officers. An outline was set and adopted for dues to be paid. Other important positions were filled, and a state newsletter was planned. Our NC MOMs organization was truly born. In 1988, Governor Martin proclaimed that the first Saturday in November, MOTHERS OF MULTIPLES DAY, as delegates from across our state convened in Winston-Salem. More progress was made, more friendships were formed, others strengthened, more information was shared. Many goals of the North Carolina Mothers of Multiples has been met, and more goals were being set. The 1989 NC MOMs Convention was held in Wilmington, home of two-term President, Joyce Piner. The President’s reins were passed from Joyce to Jan Folsom, and so the journey continued. In 1990, five years after its humble beginnings, NORTH CAROLINA MOTHERS OF MULTIPLES returns to the Queen City for its Third Annual Convention. NC Moms proudly welcomes Jean Ann Keating, newly elected President of the National Organization, as its Installing Officer for 1990. The only limits our State Organization will ever see will be the ones it sets upon itself. The wealth of information and support that can be reaped by every one who takes part in this community of mothers can only stand to help us all to improve our local clubs, and improve our services to all mothers of twins and multiples. Let’s keep marching forward—TOGETHER.

to unite Mothers of Twins/Multiples Clubs in North Carolina
to share procedures, ideas, and educational information
encourage membership in the National Organization for Mothers of Twins, Inc.
to assist in forming new clubs
to co-operate with medical and educational researchers
be non-profit, non-sectarian, and non-commercial

Participation and Benefits

Member Clubs of NC MOMs participate by

providing the names and addresses of their Local Officers and Chair Persons to be included in a State Directory.
sending in a current description of the club and its activities for our Club Share booklets.
submitting information to State Newsletter.

Benefits

Receive a copy of the State Directory
Receive a copy of Our Club Share Booklet
Participate in a monthly newsletter exchange with other Member Clubs
Receive THE MULTIPLE MESSENGER, our State Newsletter, which is published at least twice a year
Receive Bereavement Support from our Bereavement Support Group, headed by our Chaplain
Participate in the Annual State Convention that is held the first full weekend of November
Eligibility for NCMOM School Scholarships

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Last updated 11/08/06