FAQ's

What are the benefits of joining the The Moms Club?

We have many! We organize Fieldtrips, Moms Night Out, and host Educational Speakers once each monthly, and access to members-only local shopping discounts.  We have a full roster of weekly playgroups, and chat forums where you can communicate online with other members. We host periodic children's holiday parties. We throw Diapers & Wipes Parties for members who welcome home a new baby.  We coordinate new-baby dinner deliveries to those moms as well as to members who may have suffered injury or hardship.  We coordinate community service projects to benefit local families. The most important benefit is you will be joining a supportive group of local moms who have come together in a spirit of fun, friendship and support.

Is there a fee to join The Moms Club?

Annual dues for The Moms Club is currently $30 per year.  That is only $2.50/month. The Moms Club welcomes any mom that wishes to join.  The club is well organized and all events are reliably well attended.  We have an active membership of involved, sociable parents who keep the group dynamic and very very fun!

 

This group does not turn a profit. It is a community service.  Some local parent organizations are funded by grant money and some are membership-dues supported.  The Moms Club of the Traverse Bay Area is not supported by grants, it is member-supported.   The membership fee is used primarily to cover administrative costs of running the chapter, such as: advertising, website fees, copies and postage for mailers, facility rental for events, etc.  Membership dues are also used to absorb the cost of some of our fun members-only events such as monthly educational speakers, children's holiday parties, and the annual "Great Babysitter Swap".  Our community outreach is extensive so it is easy for parents like you to find this group. Afterall, you probably found us through one of our paid ads or printed postcards or flyers.

Can I try the group before joining?

Absolutely! Prospective members may attend a playgroup or Mommy Brain Playdate (educational speaker playdate) before joining.  Please contact Angeline at membership@themomsclub.net to inquire.

I'm interested! What should I expect?

After you are a paid member you will have immediate access to all of The Moms Club online features including chat forums, event calendar, news updates, membership directory, and photos. You will receive a periodic e-newsletter updating you on the upcoming scheduled activities. You will be able to choose a playgroup that works for you and that groups coordinator will contact you about the next meeting place and time.

Is The Moms Club religious or political?

No. The Moms Club welcomes moms of all religions, ethnicities and political backgrounds. We are not affiliated with any religious denomination. Neither do we promote any particular parenting method.  Many members have recently moved to the Traverse Bay Area from elsewhere, others have spent their lives here.  All members simply wish to expand their friendship circle to include other local families.  We are a diverse group of parents who have come together in a spirit of friendship and support.

Does the membership fee cover all my expenses for participation?

Your membership fee primarily covers the administrative expenses of running the club. Such expenses might include advertising, website hosting fees, printing and postage for mailings, etc. It covers the expense of the monthly Mommy Brain Playdate educational speaker series and children's holiday parties.  It will also help defray the cost of some of the events the club organizes, like party favors at our periodic Diapers & Wipes parties, etc.  It will not cover your admission fee to Fieldtrip locations or Moms Night Out activities.

Can I pay by check?

We strongly urge our members to make payments with a credit card because that will grant you immediate access to all of the club's online features. If you're renewing and your account expires, you will experience an interruption in your newsletter delivery and access to our online forum.  Renewing by credit card is the quickest way to keep all of your membership privileges up and running.  If you wish to send a check, it should have the name that you joined The Moms Club with (if not, please write it on the check) so that we can easily update your account. Send the check to:
Momstyle News
P.O. Box 43

Traverse City, MI 49685

What do I do if I want to end my membership?

Contact our Membership Coordinator so she can convince you to stay! If, however, you do wish to end your membership, our Membership Coordinator can remove you from our roster. You will no longer receive our newsletter and all group benefits will be terminated. We do not refund any membership fees.