Our membership meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first Monday of each month at the Christ Episcopal Church in Columbia, MD. These meetings are for members and potential members ONLY.

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Meeting Program

General membership meetings are held the first Monday of each month in the lower level of the Christ Episcopal Church in Columbia, MD.
Doors open at 7:00 PM.
New Member sign-up and Club Social take place from 7:00-7:30 PM.
The business part of the meeting runs from 7:30-7:45 PM, and the program part of the meeting goes from 7:45-9:00 PM.
For more information contact the Club at 410-750-1322 or email our Program Directors.

The Volunteer Sign-Up Binder for upcoming events will circulate through the meeting. Before and after the meeting you may find the binder at the Sign-In Desk. We welcome your suggestions for future program ideas. Please email the Programs Committee with your ideas.

Date

Meeting Topic
July 2, 2012
Taste of Summer
Don't miss our spectacular wine and chocolate tasting at July's meeting!
June 4, 2012
Pampering for CAMOMs
This meeting will include a pampering session for CAMOMs, with mini massages and manicures, as well as stroller testing for expecting moms. At 8pm, author Mia Redrick will discuss her book, Time for Mom-me!
May 7, 2012
Mar Tar Swim School
Marty and Tara of Mar Tar Swim School will discuss water safety and instruction for all ages.
April 2, 2012
Break Out Meeting!
You will be getting in groups with mothers who have multiples your children's age and talking about the hot topics at this time in your journey of raising multiples. Please email programs@camom.net with any ideas you would like to discuss in your group! Experienced CAMOMmies will present various parenting styles, sleep solutions, and tips for dealing with multiples from birth through kindergarten
March 5, 2012
Child Services speaker
Guest Speaker Carla Lunn of The Howard County Office of Child Services will speak to us about finding quality child care and the many services (classes, camps, etc.) offered by the County to children of all ages
February 6, 2012
National Dental Month
For National Dental Month a dental hygienist will talk with us about keeping baby and adult teeth healthy, mouth injuries. and answer all your questions!
January 2, 2012
Exercise and Nutrition
Independent Beachbody Coach Risa Ganel will engage us in some exercises and offer nutrition shake samples. She is planning the exercises to accommodate expecting CAMOMmies, so don't be shy!
December 5, 2011
Annual Holiday Social
December's meeting will be our annual Holiday Social at Houlihan's in Elkridge! Begin your holiday season mingling with your CAMOM friends! Non-alcoholic beverages and appetizers provided. (Cash bar). This is a great chance to meet CAMOMmies and have some fun with friends!
November 7, 2011
Vendor Night
Come get some holiday shopping done with your CAMOM friends! Vendors include: Modern Mojo Handmade Jewerly, Arbonne, Scentsy, Slumber Parties, Longaberger, Tastefully Simple, Pampered Chef, PartyLite, and more!!!!!! We will be serving refreshments and there will be a door prize winner for every vendor there!!! Every member is encouraged to bring family and friends along!!!
October 3, 2011
Bullying
Child psychologist Caitlin Joy will speak with us about the growing problem of bullying in our schools and communities. Joy will be joined by a guidance counselor from Howard County Schools.
September 12, 2011

Note date change because of holiday
How to get and stay organized!
Jacquie Ross from Cast Away the Clutter will tell us how even organized people can feel overwhelmed, particularly when a major change has occurred (a move, new job, baby, project). She creates new systems to manage your lifestyle changes.
August 1, 2011
Ice Cream Social & Board Inductions
August's meeting will be Board inductions and an Ice cream social. Come on out, meet the new board, and have an ice cream treat!
July 11, 2011
CPR and Safety
July's meeting will be a CPR and safety class by nurse Juliana Parker. There will be an emphasis on infancy, but CPR information for older children will also be covered. (This is not a certification course, only informational.) As always, husbands and partners are welcome to attend.
June 6, 2011
Games Night Social
June's meeting will be a Games Night Social, with lots of fun, games, and refreshments. Hope you can join us!
May 2, 2011
Healthy Family Eating
In May, we will have nutrition experts from Seeds and Sprouts Wellness coming to talk to us about healthier family eating, including how to get our picky little ones to eat more nutritious foods.  
April 4, 2011
Spring Makeover
April's meeting will be a Makeover theme, featuring hair stylist Nicole Miraglia, makeup artist Isabella Bastien, and fashionista Caso Desnmore-Koon. Come and find out about the best hair and makeup for your face, making the most of your morning mirror time, dressing your body type, and fashion trends for spring!
March 7, 2011
Ask the Pediatrician
March's "Ask the Pediatrician" meeting will feature local pediatrician Dr. Wendell McKay, who will be available to answer all of your questions about your kids' health and wellness. If you have specific questions, please e-mail them to programs@camom.net in advance of the meeting so Dr. McKay can prepare materials and information.
February 7, 2011
Taste & Try - Wine, Cheese, Chocolate, & Strollers
February's meeting will be a social with a "taste and try" theme. We will have wine tasting, with our own Nancy Ball talking us through the tasting, as well as some cheeses and chocolates for sampling. We will also have a stroller try-out session for expecting moms. If you have a double or triple stroller you love, please e-mail programs@camom.net and let us know if you would be willing to bring it to this meeting for expecting moms to try out.
January 3, 2011
New Year's Resolutions
January's "New Year's Resolution" meeting will help you to plan for your future, and your kids' future, with a financial planner talking about retirement investing and a lawyer discussing how to make a will. Find out how to get those things crossed off your to-do list!
December 6, 2010
Annual Holiday Social
Join us for our annual Holiday Social! Appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages provided, plus great company and fun. Come on out and spend a fantastic evening with old friends and new! 7:30-10pm at Houlihan's in Elkridge. Please RSVP on bigtent, so we can get an estimated head count.
November 1, 2010
Dance Workout Sampler
Come in workout clothes and get a little taste of some of the fun workouts available in the area!
October 4, 2010
Creative Digital Photo Creations
October's meeting will reveal insider tips and tricks on FAST and EASY methods to create photo books from all of those digital photos you have laying around.
September 13, 2010

Note date change because of holiday
Tummy Tuck Panel
September's meeting will be a tummy tuck panel with cosmetic surgeon Dr. Schuster and several CAMOM members who have had the surgery. September's meeting will be on the 13th, the second Monday, because of Labor Day. Mark your calendars!
August 2, 2010
Ice Cream Social and Board Inductions
Tonight's meeting is our annual ice cream social which includes board inductions. Take a break from going to the pool, running the kids back and forth to summer camp or whatever else keeps you busy this summer and join us. You will have a chance to reconnect with old friends, get to know some unfamiliar faces and meet the 2010-2011 CAMOM board while enjoying an ice cream treat. Hope to see you there.
July 12, 2010

Note date change because of holiday
Traveling with Multiples
Just in time for summer traveling! At July's meeting Kit Orloff, car seat technician, will outline appropriate steps to installing a car seat including infant carriers, standard car seats and booster seats. She will bring car seats for demonstration. She will also share her expertise on traveling, particularly flying, with multiples. Kit has worked on the set of Extreme Makeover, Home Edition and oversaw the transportation of the families receiving home makeovers. Please join us for an informative evening.
June 7, 2010
Vendor Night and CAMOM social
At June's meeting is the return of vendor night! Vendors, including fellow CAMOM members and local business owners, will be selling their products or highlighting services that they provide. Some examples of participating vendors include Tastefully Simple, Juice Plus, NutriiVEda, Shaklee, Pampered Chef, Discovery Toys, Lia Sophia and Arbonne. Please join us and get a head start on your holiday shopping. Don't worry if you are not ready to buy, just come to socialize with other CAMOM members. Light refreshments will be served.
May 3, 2010
Personal Fitness and Well Being
May's meeting will feature Daniel Hanson, Marketing Representative with Road Runner Sports and Lisa Martin owner and personal trainer of Wellness Evolution. Road Runner Sports has helped our CAMOM running group in the past with group running shoe fittings, recommendations, and tips about running. Danny will highlight the types of running shoes, explain why it is necessary to be fitted properly and some general tips about running.
Lisa Martin of Wellness Evolution, holds a B.S. from the University of Maryland in Dietetics and personal training, youth and senior fitness certifications through AFAA. In addition, she is a certified strength and conditioning specialist through NSCA, the only certification to require a health related degree or equal experience. As the owner of Wellness Evolution, she brings over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry working with clients as young as 9 and as old as 80, women recovering from breast cancer, individuals and small groups.
Please attend and get ready to get excited about personal fitness!
April 5, 2010
Keeping Active and Safe this Summer: Fun Ideas for the Kids, Family Activities and even Adult-Only Events!
April's meeting will begin with Megan Freer, recreation coordinator and aquatics director with the Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks. Megan will highlight available summer camps for the kids, adult-only trips and tours, and special activities for the whole family. Following Megan, Tara Girch will discuss water safety. Tara, co-founder of Ellicott City based Martar Swimming, has been teaching swim lessons for over 20 years with an expertise in teaching children with special needs. Please attend and get a jump start on planning your safe summer fun!
March 1, 2010
Divine Design, Part II: Redesigning your Home Interior
As a follow-up to November's meeting where a landscaper was featured, at tonight's meeting we will be joined by Arlene Snyder, an interior designer. Arlene, who has an office in Columbia, has over 20 years experience in interior design that includes starting an interior design program at Howard Community College where she still teaches currently. She will provide tips for working with an interior designer, design ideas including the rationale behind them and will have design boards on display. Come and get inspired.
February 1, 2010
One and the Same
Join us for an intimate discussion with NYC based author Abigail Pogrebin (www.abigailpogrebin.com). In October 2009, her second novel, One and the Same: My Life as an Identical Twin and What I've Learned About Everyone's Struggle to Be Singular, was published which presents multiple stories of twinship including her own personal memoir of being an identical twin.  She interviewed numerous twin pairs in various walks of life, including football stars Tiki and Ronde Barber, and included contributions from twin counselors, clergy and philosophers to gain further insight into the unique relationship between twins. Abigail has also written for many national publications and has produced for 60 Minutes.   If you ever wanted to ponder the twin relationship further, including the struggle to balance intimacy and individuality, this is the meeting for you.  Signed copies of One and the Same (cash or check only) will be available for purchase at the meeting.  Hope to see you there.
January 4, 2010
Pediatric Urology
Dr. Timothy Phillips will join us to discuss the most common pediatric urology issues including neonatal circumcision, urinary tract infections, bedwetting and potty training. Dr. Phillips is a Pediatric Urology fellow at Johns Hopkins. Please join us for an informative discussion regarding these issues for our children.