Celebrating Life`s Riches - Illinois Organization Of Mothers Of Twins

51stAnnual IOMOTC Convention
Celebrating Life’s Riches
Hosted by Will County Mothers of Twins Club
October 18 - 20, 2013
Bugsy Jazz Club
Friday, October 18th
7pm to midnight
Essington and Jefferson Ballrooms
The Donna cordially invites you to join her for a ‘Meeting’ at the Bugsy Jazz Club.
You and your mob family can enjoy a night of food and
entertainment and meet the other families. The Bugsy Jazz
Club will be serving an Italian Style Buffet. To ensure the
geniality between all mob families, the Donna has arranged
for an open bar with premium liquors until 11:30pm and the
hotel cash bar will be open until 1am. So put your glad
rags on and get your gams down for a night of dancing and
fun. Password Not Required.
The candy “Cigarette Girls” will be toting 50/50 raffle
tickets. Bring a little cash to test your luck.
Bugsy Jazz Club
Essington and Jefferson
Joliet’s Finest Place of Amusement.
Superb Entertainment
Wonderful Music
Good Food
Perfect Dance Floor
The tradition of the Table Decorating Contest has returned.
Your mob family must research the great 1920’s and
compete to see which mob family will outdo the others
and gain control.
Luncheon and Installation Banquet
Saturday, October 19th
12:15pm to 2pm
Essington and Jefferson Ballrooms
Enjoy the offerings of a ritzy establishment. The chef will be serving Beef Stir-Fry, Vegetable Stir Fry or
Salmon in a Citrus sauce with rice and mixed vegetables.
We will also be honoring the members with service awards and awarding scholarships and we’ll meet the
new Bosses of the IOMOTC.
Then, the Rockford Mom’s of MMORE will dazzle us with their plans for hosting convention in 2014.
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Keynote Speaker
Saturday, October 19th
2pm to 3pm
Essington and Jefferson Ballrooms
Tracy DeGraaf
Life Happens…Laugh Anyway
South suburban native and author of Laugh Anyway Mom, Tracy DeGraaf, brings
humor to the everyday trials and tribulations of life as a woman and mother of FIVE
BOYS! The newcomer is quickly making a name for herself. Lake Michigan Shore
Magazine called her incredibly funny and named her one of "six Midwestern
comedians who crack us up." Legendary comedian, actress, and fellow mother of
five children, Phyllis Diller, said this about DeGraaf's book, "A funny book that will
make you laugh, cry, and take life as it should be - with a grain of salt!"
Bring home the laughter by purchasing Tracy’s book Laugh Anyway Mom and in
moments of overwhelming frustration you can break the tension with some humor.
Books are $15.00 and with each book purchase Tracy will donate $5.00 to the IOMOTC Convention. So,
you’ll be helping IOMOTC and yourself. It is a win-win for everyone.
Saturday Night Event
Harrah’s Casino
Saturday, October 19th
6:30pm to 11:30pm
Shake, Rattle and Roll
Bring your poker face and your good luck charm
Get ready for a night of memories
Harrah’s Casino has a lot to offer. Besides the opportunity to strike it rich, you can choose
from three restaurants. Paula Deen’s, The Reserve, and Ace’s Diner. Stage 151 will be sure to be
showcasing a band and there is a plethora of people watching to enjoy on a Saturday night.
Bus transportation will be provided. Plan to bring along cash for food, drinks or gaming.
2013 may turn out to be your lucky year.
We understand that the Casino may not be appealing to everyone. Joliet area has other opportunities
for you to play. There are multiple haunted houses, movie theaters, restaurants or clubs for you hang
out with your friends. We will have a list of these opportunities in your registration packet.
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and
referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537).
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Friday/Saturday Meetings
Friday, October 18th - 3pm to 5pm
Executive Board Meeting
Heritage Room
The Boss is calling a meeting for the Executives to discuss the future of the organization.
Credentials
Saturday, October 19th - 7:45am to 8:30am
Outside the Larkin Room
Saturday, October 19th - 8:45am to 11am
IOMOTC General Business Meeting
Larkin Room
Stop by early at 7:45 am and get the credentials taken care of for your club. You want to have your Family represented at
the big Meeting.
The Meeting will commence at 8:45am this year. Each Family can discuss their concerns and ideas and the Boss and the
Executives can address them. And, each Family will get to cast their votes for the new Boss, Executives, future
convention host, philanthropic project, the new budget and other revisions (hopefully not too many) of the by-laws or
other matters.
Make sure you are there to represent your club Family.
Sunday Meetings
October 20th - 9am to 10am
Executive Board Meeting
Heritage Room
The New Boss and Executives will meet on Sunday Morning to put the new plan for the organization in action.
October 20th - 9:30am to 10:00am
Prayer Room
Hospitality Room
Leave your burdens behind and all that jazz. Just because we had fun and let our hair down does not mean that since
convention is over that we must pick up our burdens again and head home. If your life is trying to drag you down or you
have a friend or family member on your heart, join us at the Prayer Room. We will have people available to pray with you
or just leave a prayer request and we will pray for your request Sunday morning.
ShareShops – SMOMs, HOMs, Single Parents, Special Needs October 20th - 10:15am to 11:15am
Heritage Room
SMOMs (Seasoned Mother of Multiples), HOMs (High Order Multiples), Single Parents of Multiples, and Parents of Special
Needs are given an opportunity to get together and swap ideas.
x The SMOMs will share ideas about raising multiples within the school ages and the vast array of challenges that
occur as their multiples grow older. Everyone is welcome regardless of the age of the children.
x The HOMs will be sharing ideas of how to survive the challenges of triplets, quadruplets, or multiple multiples.
x The Single Parents of Multiples can share ideas and encouragement about how to juggle the needs of your
multiples.
x The Parents of Special Needs can share the joys and challenges of raising singleton or multiples with special
needs.
This is a great time to make connections with new people and broaden your circle of support and friendship.
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Saturday Morning Workshops
October 19th - 11:15am to 12pm
Saturday Afternoon Workshops
October 19th - 3:3opm to 4:15pm
Estate Planning for Families
Suzanne Cahalan, J.D.
Larkin Room
Internet Safety
Eric Salcedo, Illinois Attorney General’s
Office
Larkin Room
Sue’s presentation “Estate Planning for
Families” will address such issues as why you need a
will, what happens to your children and property if you
die without a will, why minor children should not hold
title to property, how to select guardians, life insurance
needs, living wills, power of attorney forms, use of joint
tenancy and living trusts, estate and gift tax planning,
questions concerning elderly parents and planning for
families with special needs members and/or family
businesses.
Suzanne Cahalan, J.D. received her law degree
from the University of Iowa in 1982. She has been
practicing in Wheaton, Il since 1985. Her practice
consists of estate planning projects for families,
couples
and
individuals,
estate
and
trust
administration, guardianship work, consultant work for
families with special needs member s and/or elderly.
Abundant Life-Nurture Yourself
Kim Rhodes, Clinical Director, MS, LCPC
Merchants Row Room
We strive for an abundant life and want it all. We
often end up having too much on our plates, especially as
mothers of multiples. We cannot have an abundant life if we
are running on empty. We need the proper fuel in order to
be productive and enjoy our abundant life. Nurturing
yourself is an act that will reap benefits refueling your spirit
and energy in order to create a better relationship with
yourself and ultimately influence the world around you.
Self-care is an important skill to have when increased stress
is present. Mothering can be difficult and be a source of
stress that goes unnoticed and unshared by busy mothers,
especially those who are parent of multiples. Kim Rhodes
will stress the importance of making self-care a priority and
teach you to implement it BEFORE stress occurs. Kim will
present how to implement self-care on a daily basis in order
to meet the demands when the stress increases to high
levels.
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In today’s world, many people choose to
communicate via the Internet and cell phones.
Youth especially have embraced new technologies
such as text messaging, social networking sites,
and digital cameras to share information and
connect with friends. However, without proper
guidance, these types of communication
technologies can be dangerous to a child’s physical
and psychological well-being.
To help inform parents and educators
about our children’s online activities and to assist in
their efforts to educate our youth regarding
responsible and safe online behavior, the Attorney
General’s Office provides many resources. Eric
Salcedo, from the Illinois Attorney General’s office,
is here to inform us how to protect ourselves and
our loved ones when using the internet.
Sibling Rivalry
Kari Wittman-Lata
360 Youth Services
Merchants Row Room
Kari Wittman-Lata is a Clinical Director
at 360 Youth Services.
She oversees a
counseling program offering innovative, quality
therapy to youth and their families.
Her
presentation will cover the major pitfalls that
parents fall into when trying to resolve sibling
rivalry if they aren’t armed with appropriate
information and guidelines. Her intention is to
help each of you as parents understand the
nature of sibling rivalry more deeply, and
provide practical tips on how to reduce the
fighting and increase the connection in any
family. She will cover the value of language/
choice of words in defining each child’s role in
the family, learning when and when not to
intervene and some “outside the box”
techniques for encouraging peace when all else
fails.
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All Weekend Long Activities
All That Jazz
Friday: 4pm - 6 pm and Saturday: 8am - 12pm/1pm - 5pm
Vendor Room - Towpath Room
Take a stroll through All That Jazz an eclectic mix of vendors from around the Chicago area.
Our Vendors will offer you an array of items to purchase from handcrafted art and gifts, tasty treats, pampering
products and more.
Start your holiday shopping early and find unique gifts for everyone or just shop for a special treat for yourself.
The Ritz
Friday: 4pm - 6pm and Saturday: 8am - 12pm/1pm - 5pm
Raffle Room - Marquette Room
Step into The Ritz and place your bets on what raffle item you want to take home. We have a wide variety of raffles for
you to choose from.
Cotton Club
Friday: 4pm - 6pm and Saturday: 4pm - 6pm/12am - 1am
Hospitality Room - 4th floor ….. shhh! It’s a secret
Since the Cotton Club is an underground club, you’ll need your password to enter. Meander through the halls of the 4 th
floor and look for the green door and say “I need to see a man about a dog” and you’re in. Grab a few munchies to go or
stay and relax.
The Garbo Spa
Saturday: 8am - 12pm/1pm - 5pm
Spa Room - Rialto Room
Act like a movie star and pamper yourself with a treatment at The Garbo Spa. Pearl and her girls
from Pearl’s Tranquil Moments will be here to provide services for us. Chair Massages and
Paraffin Wax Hand Massages will be available.
Since the spa is an exceptional treat and popular among our guests, reservations are
recommended. Pre-registration is available in your registration packet. Discount will apply to
those who pre-register.
If you did not make a reservation before arriving, check out the remaining openings at the
registration table. Pearl and the girls want to make sure everyone gets a chance to relax so
walk- ins may be accommodated. Remember to pre-register to get the best price.
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51st Annual IOMOTC Convention
Celebrating Life’s Riches
Hosted by Will County Mothers of Twins Club
October 18 - 20, 2013
Holiday Inn 411 South Larkin Ave, Joliet, Illinois 60436 Phone 815-729-2000
Name:
First Time Attendee:
Yes
No
Address:
City/Zip:
Phone:
Email:
Club:
Club Position:
IOMOTC Position:
Multiples Type, Gender, and Age:
Singletons, Gender and Age:
Packages:
Cost
Please select one package
Hittin’ on All Sixes
(includes Registration Fee, Friday Night Event, Saturday
Luncheon & Saturday Night Event)
Puttin’ on the Ritz
(includes Registration Fee, Friday Night Event &
Saturday Luncheon )
On the Lam
(includes Registration Fee, Friday Night Event &
Saturday Night Event)
Get a Wiggle On
(includes Registration Fee, Saturday Luncheon &
Saturday Night Event)
On the Up and Up
(includes Registration Fee & Friday Night Event)
On The Level
(includes Registration Fee & Saturday Luncheon
Pre-order Raffle Tickets
($1.00 each or 6 for $5)
# of tickets ________
Pre-buy Laugh Anyway By Tracy DeGraaf (Key Note
Speaker)
Pre-order 2013 IOMOTC Charm
Non-IOMOTC Member Fee
Late Fee if postmarked September 20, 2013 or later
Please include me in the IOMOTC 2013 Convention Attendees Directory:
(The directory will include your name, club, email and phone number)
$95
Your
Cost
Friday night –Italian Dinner Buffet
Special Dietary Needs (please describe)
______________________________________________
$75
Saturday Luncheon Choices: (select one)
$75
Beef Stir-fry
Vegetable Stir-fry
Salmon with citrus sauce, rice pilaf and
mixed vegetables
$70
All meals include garden salad, ice tea and carrot
cake for dessert.
Special Dietary needs _________
$55
$50
Morning Workshops: (choose one)
Estate Planning for Families
Abundant Life-Nurture yourself
$15
$5
$10
$20
Total
Yes/No
Any questions about Convention?
Please contact the Convention Co-Chairs, Kelly Thomas or Julie Steben
2013convention@wcmotc.com
Afternoon Workshops: (choose one)
Internet Safety
Sibling Rivalry
Make Checks payable to:
IOMOTC 2013 Convention Fund
Mail checks along with registration form to:
IOMOTC 2013 Convention
c/o Beth Ryan
13752 Elizabeth Lane
Mokena, IL 60448
Questions: Beth Ryan at bscellato@yahoo.com
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Laugh Anyway Mom is a hilarious book by veteran mother of five,
Tracy DeGraaf. It is filled with laugh-out-loud stories that are sure to
resonate with every mom! This book will make you laugh and cry as
Tracy reminds you how to keep your sense of humor and to reconnect
with the true joys of motherhood.
Order your copy today….Only $15.00 for a lot of laughs.
$15
For every book purchased, Tracy will donate $5.00 to IOMOTC
2013 Convention Fund.
***Books will be delivered on October 19th and may be picked up at the end of the Keynote presentation schedule at 2pm.
Include this form and payment with
your convention registration form
Pre -order Form:
Name :
Club Name:
# of Copies: ($15.00 each)
Laugh Anyway Mom
Email/phone: (for confirmation)
Total:
Purchase your very own stainless
steel hot/cold beverage travel
mug.
Great twist on lid, flip top
opening and ergonomically fitted
mouth piece…You will enjoy
your beverages while
looking stylish.
$15
Makes a great gift too.
Handwash recommended.
$15
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51st Annual IOMOTC Convention
Celebrating Life’s Riches
Hosted by Will County Mothers of Twins Club
October 18 — 20, 2013
Holiday Inn 411 South Larkin Ave, Joliet, Illinois 60436
Spa Reservation Form
Include this with your
convention registration form
Name:
Address:
City/Zip:
Phone:
Email:
Club:
… Chair Massage
‘ 15 minutes
‘ 30 minutes
… Paraffin Wax Hand Massage (15 minutes)
I would prefer (circle preference):
Morning
or
Afternoon
(between 8-12)
(between 1-5)
I understand that I will be contacted by a member of Will County Mothers of Twins Club to set an appointment
during my time preferences. I understand that massages are $1.00 per minute for pre-registration payable at
registration table upon arrival at 2013 Convention at the Holiday Inn. At that time, I will receive an appointment card
as confirmation of my appointment that I will give to my massage therapist as proof of payment for services.
***Please let your massage therapist know if you are pregnant. Be advised that if you are in your first trimester you
will only be able to receive the Paraffin Wax Hand Massage.
Massage Consent
I understand that the massage I receive is provided for the basic purpose of relaxation and relief of muscular tension. If I experience any pain or discomfort
during the session, I will immediately inform the therapist so that the pressure and/or strokes may be adjusted to my level of comfort. I further understand that
massage should not be construed as a substitute for medical examination, diagnosis, or treatment. I understand that massage therapists are not qualified to
perform spinal or skeletal adjustments, diagnose, prescribe, or treat any physical or mental illness, and that nothing said in the course of the session given
should be construed as such. Because massage should not be performed under certain medical conditions, I affirm that I have stated all my known medical
conditions, and answered all questions honestly. I agree to keep the massage therapist updated as to any changes in my medical profile during today’s and all
future sessions, and understand that there shall be no liability on the massage therapist's part should I fail to do so.
I also understand that the Licensed Massage Therapist reserves the right to refuse to perform massage on anyone whom he/she deems to have a condition for
which massage is contraindicated.
Client Signature ______________________________________Date ___________________________
51st Annual IOMOTC Convention
Celebrating Life’s Riches
Hosted by Will County Mothers of Twins Club
October 18 - 20, 2013
Holiday Inn 411 South Larkin Ave, Joliet, Illinois 60436 Phone 815-729-2000
The Holiday Inn® Hotel Joliet Conference Center is ideal for both corporate and leisure travelers.
Situated off I-80 this hotel’s accommodations put guests within minutes of all that the greater
Chicago area has to offer.
You may choose either a King or 2 double beds for only $94.00 a night for up to 4 guests including
complimentary breakfast down at 80 North Steakhouse. This great rate has been extended to
include Thursday night.
Room Reservations
Please call 815-729-2000 or 1-800-HOLIDAY to make
your reservations.
Be sure to ask for our arranged room block.
October: MOT block for Convention or use to the link listed to make reservations online.
http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/joliet/jotso/hoteldetail?groupCode=MOT
Directions
Located on the corner of I-80 and Larkin Ave
The Holiday Inn® Hotel Joliet Conference Center is easy to locate.
411 South Larkin Avenue, Joliet, IL 60436
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51st Annual IOMOTC Convention
Celebrating Life’s Riches
Hosted by Will County Mothers of Twins Club
October 18 - 20, 2013
Holiday Inn 411 South Larkin Avenue, Joliet, Illinois 60436
Convention Manual Advertising Contract
IOMOTC Member and Club Rates:
Please select the advertisement size
Full Page Ad (8’ x 10 ½”)
Club Full Page Ad (8” x 10 ½”)
Half Page Ad (8” x 5”)
Quarter Page Ad (3 1/4 “ x 5”)
Business Card (2” x 3 ½”)
Member Shout Out!
(Maximum 25 word and no graphics)
Non-Member Rates:
Please select the advertisement size
$35
$30
$20
$15
$10
Full Page Ad (8’ x 10 ½”)
Half Page Ad (8” x 5”)
Quarter Page Ad (3 1/4 “ x 5”)
Business Card (2” x 3 ½”)
$3 or 2
for $5
Thank You for Your Support!
We Appreciate All of Your Help!
$50
$30
$20
$15
All Ads will be printed in Black & White
Contract Information
Important Requirements
™ Copy and graphics must be clean, crisp and dark
Club or Business:___________________________________
™ Photographs must be black and white
Contact Person:____________________________________
™ Copy must be shipped flat, do not bend
Address:__________________________________________
™ Advertisements and Member Shout Out’s will be
accepted through email, however; payment is
required to reserve your space.
City/Zip:___________________________________________
Phone:____________________________________________
™ Please make sure all messages are in a Word
format
Email:____________________________________________
Member Shout Out!!! ($3 each or 2 for $5.00)
Mailing and Payment Information
Payment and ads must be received by September 1st, 2013
Late Ads will not be guaranteed a space.
Send your advertisement, this contract and a check payable
to:
Surprise club friends with short messages (25 word
limit) of thanks, support, humor, etc. in the
Convention Manual (Attach extra sheets)
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
IOMOTC 2013 Convention Fund
c/o Shelly Hayes
1843 Pebblestone Dr., Romeoville, IL 60446
_____________________________________
mhayes5823@sbcglobal.net (708) 243-7124
_______________________________________
______________________________________
Amount Enclosed:
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STATE SAGA
51st Annual IOMOTC Convention
Celebrating Life’s Riches
Hosted by Will County Mother of Twins Club
October 18 - 20, 2013
Holiday Inn 411 South Larkin Ave, Joliet, Illinois 60436
Vendor Contract
Vendor Times
IOMOTC Members & Non-Member Fees
Friday, October 18, 2013
4:00pm to 6:00pm
IOMOTC Members:
$25 per table
Non-Members:
$35 per table
Saturday, October 19, 2013
8:00am to 12:00pm
and 1:30pm to 5:oopm
Tables are assigned on a first come, first serve basis. Duplicate vendors will be allowed only if space permits, and the
final decision will be up to Will County Mothers of Twins Club.
Multiples- related items are especially encouraged!
Vendors will be assigned
(1) five foot table.
Priority Deadline is April 30, 2013.
After this date, vendor space will be released to non-member
vendors who are interested.
Registration Information
Product Information
Contact Name_____________________________
What is the product, service, or craft you intend to sell?
Name of Business____________________________
________________________________________________
Address____________________________________
Is your service or item “multiples-related?”______________
City_____________________________ Zip________
Do you need electricity? (Extension cords are not provided.)
Phone_____________________________________
______________________________________
Email______________________________________
Payment Information
Forms must be postmarked by August 1, 2013 to
guarantee space.
Reservation fees are non-refundable once accepted.
Send this form and your check (payable to IOMOTC
2013 Convention Fund) to:
Monica Bell, Vendor Room Chair
IOMOTC 2013 Convention
115 Monticello Circle
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Email questions to monica.bell2014@gmail.com
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Raffle Donation
All donations to our Raffle Room are greatly appreciated. If
your donation is made in advance, your name or business will
be listed in our Convention Manual and your donation will be
prominently displayed.
________Yes, I would like to provide a donation to your Raffle
Room. Please contact me. (A raffle donation worth $50 or more will
receive a free business card ad space in the Convention Manual.)
Will County MOTC is a subordinate of the National Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs. NOMOTC’s Group Exemption
Number is 3186. As a group exempt subordinate of a 501(c)(3)
nonprofit organization, gifts and donations are tax deductible
by the donors.
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