Monday, August 29, 2011

MOPS Meeting: August 29, 2011

During our meeting this Monday, we had a great time decorating MOPS mugs and mingling with a get-to-know-you game. Thank you Shannon for organizing all the fun activities! We also appreciate Christina for the encouraging devotion this morning. Also, thank you Candy Land Chicks for the yummy breakfast!

                                                     GROUP PICTURE   :)

If you would like to buy a embroidered purple MOPS polo shirt, please mark your size and pre-pay for them at the next meeting. They are $20.

Our upcoming playdate will be at the Cove for Splash Time on Thursday, September 8th at 9-11 am. Bring your kiddos for some water fun!

Our MOPS Unplugged event will be a Progressive Dinner on Saturday, September 17th from 6-9 pm! We will meet at 6:00 in the Target parking lot. We will then enjoy appetizers at Jen's house, a main course at Amanda's house, and dessert and coffee at Stephanie's house. Please sign up during the meeting to contribute to the progressive dinner. It will be a great time of fellowship, bonding, and lots of delicious food!

Ready to clean out those closets, make some extra cash, and help support our MOPS group? Our Consignment Sale is on Saturday, October 1st at 7-1 pm! Set up will be the day before on Sept. 30 from 4-8 pm. When you drop off your items on Friday, please have all clothes on hangers and all items must be tagged with prices and ID numbers. All items will be donated at the end of the sale on Saturday unless you pick it up by 1 pm. Please sign up to volunteer during set up and during the sale. We greatly appreciate your support and participation! We will have hangers that you may take at our next MOPS meeting.

Sierra Vista First Baptist MOPS FALL 2011 Consignment Sale General Information
1. Registration is Friday, Sept. 30th from 4 PM to 8 PM. All items for sale must be present by end of registration
2. Consignment sale is Saturday, October 1st from 7:00 AM to 1 PM
3.Volunteers will be MOPS Moms and will work 2-hour shifts
4. Volunteers may enjoy early shopping on Friday from 4 PM to 8 PM for the first choice of items
5. All unsold items must be picked up from the church by 1:00 PM on Saturday, Oct. 1st; any items not picked up by this time will be donated to charity.
6. If you want items returned to you, you MUST call prior to 1 PM on Saturday, Oct. 1st to see if you have any items that need picking up. Phone number will be supplied when items are dropped off
7. We prefer that only children 12 months and younger are allowed with workers during their shift; this is for your children's safety as large pieces of furniture will be moved around! 
8. Proceeds from consignment sale items are to be split 60% seller and 40% MOPS; sellers have the option of donating ALL (or any other % above 40%) proceeds to MOPS. After 11:30 AM on day of sale, all items will sell for 50% off unless otherwise indicated by consignor. Please mark items with a RED "X" if you do not want them sold for 50% off!
9. All items will be tagged by the consignor
10. Proceeds from sale will be distributed at the next MOPS meeting. If the seller is not at the meeting, checks will be mailed to the address on your Consignment Sale Rules form.
11. All items will be priced in increments of $0.25 (i.e. $0.75 or 3 for $1.00).
12. Sale items must use provided tags, safety pinned to items. All clothing must be on hangers. Improperly tagged items will not be sold and will be donated to charity
13. Sold items can be held but must be paid for and picked up by 1 PM
14. For best results and the most sales, use the suggested pricing below:
Infant – 4T Sizes 5-12
Onesies 3/$1.00 Shirts $0.50-$4.00
Shirts $0.50-$4.00 Shorts $0.50-$2.50
Shorts $0.50-$2.50 Jeans/ pants $1.00-$4.00
Jeans/ pants $1.00-$4.00 Dresses $1.00-$5.00
Overalls $1.00-$4.00 Jackets/coats $2.50-$7.50
Dresses $1.00-$5.00 PJs $1.00-$3.00
Sleepers/PJs $1.00-$3.00
Jackets/coats $2.00-$5.00
General Items
Dresses $3.00-$8.00 Toys/ games $0.50-$5.00
Tops $2.00-$5.00 Equipment ¼ retail price
Jeans/ Pants $3.00-$5.00 Books $0.25-$1.00

MOPS FALL 2011 Consignment Sale Rules
1. Items for sale must be clean and in good working order. Clothing must not be torn, stained, or missing buttons. If items are not in good condition they will be refused.
2. All items will be priced in increments of $0.25 (i.e. $0.75 or 3 for $1.00)
3. Consigners must use provided tags and attach to items with safety pins.
4. Consigners must supply hangers with their clothing. Consigners will receive 5 hangers upon signup.
5. Onesies and socks should be sold in sets of 3-4
6. Acceptable items for sale (not an all inclusive list): Fall & Winter ONLY
a. Kids clothing sizes newborn to 12 years
b. Maternity clothes
  c. Strollers- without attached carseat
d. Baby bathtubs
e. Portable cribs, and bassinets
f. Exersaucers, bouncy seats, swings, playmats
g. Toys
h. Outdoor play equipment
i. Videos, books
7. Items NOT accepted for sale:
a. Carseats
b. Bottles/nipples
c. Sippy cups
d. Shoes, slippers, and all other footwear
e. Cribs (other than pack-n-play type)
8. All sales are final- no refunds, returns, or exchanges
9. MOPS is not responsible for lost or damaged items
10. If seller wants items returned, they must call by 1 PM to see if items still remain and items must be picked up by 1 PM or else they will be donated.
11. TAGS must be marked with a RED X if you do not want them to be sold at half price toward the end of the sale
12. TAGS must be marked with a D behind the sellers ID# if you want them to be donated after the sale.

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If you have any questions please feel free to e-mail us at SVFBMOPS@gmail.com

Sunday, August 21, 2011

MOPS Awareness Sunday

MOPS Awareness Sunday went extremely well! We were able to share about our group with our sponsoring church, SV First Baptist. During the luncheon we received $456.37 in donations! A great big THANK YOU to all the volunteers who contributed their time and efforts!

Thursday, August 18, 2011

MOPS Meeting Dates and Brunch Schedule

Here is the fall semester meeting dates along with the brunch schedule.
When it is your group's turn to provide brunch, please plan enough food for at least forty people. Thank you!

Aug. 15: Steering Team
Aug. 29th: Candy Land Chicks
Sept. 12th: Chutes & Ladders Cuties
Sept. 26th: Life Ladies
Oct. 17th: Monopoly Mamas
Oct. 31st: Scrabble Sisters
Nov. 14th: Candy Land Chicks
Nov. 28th: Chutes & Ladders Cuties
Dec. 12th: Life Ladies

Monday, August 15, 2011

First MOPS Meeting: Upcoming Events

We had a fantastic first MOPS meeting! It was wonderful to see all the familiar faces as well as meet new ladies! Thank you Kay for leading us in a thoughtful and encouraging discussion on mothering strategies. Lots of great ideas! Thank you Dawn for sharing a devotion and thanks steering team for a yummy breakfast!

This Sunday, August 21st will be our MOPS Awareness Sunday luncheon at First Baptist Church. We will be sharing about this ministry during the 9:00 and 10:30 service, and then serve an Italian feast at noon until 1 pm. We will be serving lasagna, and Olive Garden donated salad and breadsticks. Yay! Set up starts at 11:45 am. Please come help and support our first fundraiser everyone :)

Our playdate next week will be on Monday, August 22nd at 10 am at Country Club Park. The park has two playground structures and lots of shade. Hope to see you there! Also, our MOPS Unplugged activity this month will be going to a movie matinee on Saturday, August 27th. More details to come!

If you'd like to order a MOPS purple polo shirt with embroidered turquoise MOPS logo, please be ready to sign up for one and bring $20 to prepay for them at the next MOPS meeting. We need to place an order for them before Sept. 1st. Thanks!

Mark your calendars! Our Consignment Sale will be on October 1st at 7am-2 pm. Set up will be the day before (Sept. 30) from 4 - 8 pm. The other 2 MOPS groups in town will also be joining us for this big event. Start saving your baby and children's items! 

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

MOPS Kick-Off Meeting

Our MOPS group starts back up on Monday, August 15th at 9 am! Our theme this year is MomSense: Bold, Loving, Sensible. Our table groups will be grouped according to fun board games such as Candyland and Chutes and Ladders. Breakfast will be provided by the steering team, so come hungry! We will have a great time of getting to know one another. Looking forward to seeing everyone as we kick off our new year!