How to Start a MOMS Club

If you're a stay-at-home mom you might appreciate socializing with a group of women who share your situation. The MOMS Club is such a group. There are over 2,000 local MOMS Club chapters in the United States, all with the goal of supporting local stay-at-home mothers. If you want to start a MOMS Club in your area, here's how to do it.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

1. Find out if a MOMS Club chapter already exists in your area by using the interactive map on the official MOMS Club website (see Resources below). Simply click on your state of residence and fill out the form that appears online. The MOMS Club will get back to you with information on local chapters. If a chapter doesn't exist in your area, consider starting your own local chapter.

2. Fill out a club registration form online to register your new MOMS Club. You'll find this form on the official MOMS Club website. Once you complete the form, print it and mail it to the MOMS Club along with your $30 registration fee. The mailing address is on the registration form.

3. Receive the MOMS Club manual within 6 to 8 weeks after you register your new club and read it carefully. The manual has information on how to get a local MOMS Club started, including events, membership and rules.

4. Talk to one of the MOMS Club coordinators. These volunteer women are active MOMS Club members who've been chapter officers or club founders. They'll answer questions that you have and tell you how to get your local club chapter started. A MOMS Club coordinator will be assigned to you upon the completion of your club registration.

5. Select executive board members for your local chapter. When a new chapter starts, the chapter founder automatically becomes the first chapter president. One of the duties of the chapter president is to select her four executive board members.

6. Recruit members for your new MOMS Club. The MOMS Club manual suggests ways to find new members. Also, speak to your MOMS Club coordinator about how to find members.

7. Plan activities for your new MOMS Club chapter. You may want to consider a club open house for women to come and find out information about the MOMS Club and your local chapter. Other events to consider include a mother's night out or a playgroup.

Tips & Warnings

• Consider setting up a website for your local MOMS Club. You'll find guidelines on setting up your website and instructions on linking it to the official MOMS Club website online.
• Once you have started a MOMS Club in your area, take advantage of official regional, area and state events, including officer meetings, conferences and training sessions.

Resources

• Visit the official website for the MOMS club.