MOB Steering Committee Notes - December 2009

Post date: Mar 07, 2010 12:15:30 AM

Thursday, December 5, 2009

Attending: Jen Robinson, Bonnie Boswell, Elisa Primm, Vicki Lewis, Ina Mircheva, Ana Maria Hernandez

Special Announcements

Nannies / Mother's Helpers Available

There are several nannies out there who have taken care of local kids and are looking for work. Contact Ana Maria (415.240.3645) and Ina (415.395.6888) for information. They're also willing to do housework.

Storytime Volunteers Needed for January

Storytime volunteers needed for the first three weeks of January on Mondays (1/4, 1/11, 1/18) and Wednesdays (1/6, 1/13, 1/20) at 11:30am. Please contact Ana Maria (415.240.3645, ana_maria_h@hotmail.com) if you can lend a hand.

Special Events

January MOB "Night" Out

Soup kitchen volunteering in San Francisco. We're shooting for Sunday, Jan 25th either 9am-Noon or 12:30-3:30pm. Children between 4-8 years are welcome. Stay tuned for details as plans finalize.

March MOB Night Out

We are looking into rollerskating in Redwood City. Possibly a Saturday night disco night! If there is enough interest from the MOB, we could book a private weeknight instead. Thanks to Ana Maria for researching. Please let her know if you are interested (ana_maria_h@hotmail.com).

MOB Family Brunch

Look forward to gathering on Sunday, Jan.10th from 8:00am until 1:00pm. We'll have a special menu and toys for the tots so come on down for your coffee, pancakes and fun with other local families. Thanks to Ina and Jen for organizing!

Keep an eye out for upcoming holiday events including...

Santa Comes to Brisbane - Saturday, Dec. 19th, in the afternoon (hours TBA)

The Brisbane Women's Club hosts Santa's visit each year - get your picture taken with Santa, arts & crafts, and a toy for every child. Free!

MOB Caroling - Sunday, Dec. 20th, 6:30 - 8pm

Bring your jingle bells and candles-in-cups and join other MOB families for old-fashioned caroling through central Brisbane. Songsheets provided.

Meetings

Our new schedule for our general membership meetings has us gathering every other month (still on the second Thursday of the month from 7-9pm at Mangiare.) Our next meeting will be in January when we are looking to gather a group to volunteer for a local non-profit. More details soon!

MOB Board still meets 1st Thursdays at Bamboo Garden restaurant, 301 Visitacion - all members welcome.

Upcoming and Ongoing

Playgym - Fridays 10am-12pm at the Brisbane Community Center (250 Visitacion)

Playgym reopens January 8th. Come see what all the fun is about. Contact Jessica A. at j.aloft@gmail.com if you want to help by being a volunteer closer. Volunteers get free admission for their child/ren!

Storytime

Lots of fun for everyone so come on down to the library on Mondays & Wednesdays at 11:30am AND 2nd Saturdays at 11am