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Ways and Means
The Conejo Valley Mother's of Multiples club is a non-profit organization that supports mothers of multiples. We keep our annual dues lower by offering various fund-raisers throughout the year. The vice-president(s) of Ways and Means head up the fund-raising events by offering fun, supportive events that provide value to the community and our members while raising additional money for the club. Approximately 1/2 of the club's annual budget is raised with these events. We encourage our members to participate in at least 2 events during the year to help us raise money and keep our dues low.
ANNUAL DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION - JUNE This event is over 37 years in the making now! A long tradition of CVMOM's that usually raises the lion's share of funds for the Ways and Mean's committee. A dinner is held (usually on the first Saturday night of June) with an auction. The silent auction often includes over 100 items, ranging from spa services to baskets of toys to home interior items. A live auction is also included with high-ticket items like vacation get always, family photo settings at Westlake's top studios or tickets to sporting events.
Each month at the social meeting (the first Wednesday of the month) we raffle off great prizes. For only $1 you get 3 tickets and can win a prize (or sometimes, your choice of several prizes!). An example of the prizes include a huge picnic basket of beautiful blue/yellow china with table cloth and toys for the kids; gift certificates for several things (massage, yoga classes, hair cuts, dinners at Applebee's, appetizers at California Pizza Kitchen, passes for skating, etc.) It's a fun, easy way to support the club each month for only $1 and a chance to win, win, win!
FAMILY ADDRESS LABELS 
As an on-going fundraiser for the club, you can order address labels for the family. Everyone can use return address labels, so why not get them through this site and earn some cash for CVMOM (30% for each sale!) ANNUAL FAMILY PHOTOS - OCTOBER At a location to be determined, a professional photographer comes to take family pictures of CVMOM members and anyone that you invite. For an $8.00 sitting fee you will receive a 10 x 13 color photo. Additional photos and packages are available. Contact 2nd Vice President/Ways and Means for more information and watch the monthly newsletters for more information.
HOLIDAY SHOPPING BOUTIQUE - NOVEMBER Right before the holidays, we offer a shopping boutique (usually at the November social meeting, the first Wednesday night of November). Bring your shopping lists and get a TON of shopping done without the kids hanging on to you! Usually in attendance are a wide variety of home-based businesses (often CVMOMs themselves -- we try and support one-another). Last year's event included: Pampered Chef, Discovery Toys, PartyLite Candles, Creative Memories, Tupperware, etc. as well as several ladies who make home-made gifts. This year we plan to add vendors who offer skin care items, jewelry, ladies clothes, kids clothes, purses, home decor, etc.
ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS - SEPTEMBER  An on-going, annual tradition is the Entertainment Books. We usually have these available at the September or October meeting. These are HUGE books of coupons that get you two-for-one dinners, free passes to local entertainment (golfing, skating, theaters), etc. The books usually run about $15 - $20 and you can easily make that money back by using just one or two of the hundreds and hundreds of coupons.
SEE'S CANDY SALE - HOLIDAY TIME 
Another tradition is to buy See's Candy for the holidays. (The packing might not be exactly what you see here.) We usually take orders in November (at the social meeting and through the newsletter). Then we deliver them to you at the December meeting. Another EASY way to shop AND support the club!
GARAGE SALE AND KRISPY KREME DONUTS - OCTOBER AND MARCH
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The club holds two garage sales a year (usually (but not always) in October and March). This is a great benefit for club members as you can sell all of your tons and tons of kids stuff and clear out your house! It is open to MOMs and then to the public. It is an excellent way to obtain clothing, toys and accessories at a fraction of the price of buying new. Many items are in very good condition and are perfect for twins and triplets. Plus, you make money and a small portion goes to the club. (Please contact the person on the board of directors who does garage sales for full details). However, if YOU don't want to do all the work involved in the garage sale you can ALSO donate your stuff and we'll sell it for you and then the club makes all the money. This is a really painless way to support the club and get all that old stuff out of your house. We will even come and get it at your house. Easy, fast, and it makes $$ for the Club.