Giving mothers MOMents. . . ."off the clock" for fun, food and friends

by engaging in monthly themed activities designed to nurture and support one another.

Frequently Asked Questions...

(Or Just Stuff We Thought You Should Know!)

• WHO ARE YOU? - MOMents OTC is a group originally founded in 2003 (called MOMents... Off the Clock) In August 2007 our name was shortened and the group was revamped as a community wide club for moms to get out once a month. The NEW MOMents OTC is lead by Emilie Kell & Jenny Gilley.

• WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED? - We are currently meeting in Lodi, CA in a home environment.

• WHEN DO YOU MEET? - We currently meet once a month, times and dates fluctuate.

• IS THERE A MEMBERSHIP FEE? Until further notice, there is NO membership fee to join MOMents OTC. We rely on donations and fundraisers. However, we may ask you to bring a small fee from time to time to cover craft supplies. * Our main goal at MOMents is for you to come and have fun, if you forget your craft fee or just can't come up with the cash you will ALWAYS be allowed to participate, we understand!

• WHAT IS THE MEETING LIKE, WILL I BE SINGLED OUT? Each month, our meeting "theme" will be a surprise, you will be given hints on your invitation usually in the "entry requirements" you have to bring. An entry requirement is usually a thought about a certain topic, a tip, a photo or an item to "show and tell". Sometimes we will ask you to bring a few dollars to cover a craft. We will usually have a craft project each month (not all of them will require payment) a topic of discussion, treats & drinks. We are always up for a little crazy fun so we may have a field trip, scavenger hunt or ??? you never know! Finally, we will NEVER single you out or force you to speak in front of the group! (We hate that too!)

• IS THE GROUP JUST FOR MOTHERS? No, the group is open to any mother-ly type women. Some topics may be inappropriate for children so we ask you to be at least 18 years old.

• DO YOU OFFER CHILDCARE? Currently we do not offer childcare, in the future childcare may be offered, at cost, at a different location than the meeting. If you can provide care or help set this up, please contact us.

• NO DRAMA POLICY - Because we are a group that thrives on friendship, we ask that members leave their drama outside of the group. If a member or members have a dispute, they are asked to keep it between themselves. We will not tolerate arguing, name calling, or baiting for drama at events. Members who are bringing out a negative tone, or is causing drama, can and WILL be removed.