The Pennsylvania
History
Founded in 1971 in Lebanon, PA
Motto: Gods Chosen Ones
Flower: Daisy
First Convention - 1972 Meadville, PA. - 288 mothers attended out of 370
members.
Executive Committee meetings were held immediately prior to and following
convention.
Prior to 1987 the hosting club at Convention gave a gift to state in lieu of
money.
Gifts included the flag, water goblet set, timer, name tags, candelabra and
many of the items used by the Board during the business meeting.
The Board Meeting was held in March prior to 1980. It was changed to November
to allow all more time to plan for convention.
A name change to include higher order multiples was brought up in 1996. It was
discussed at the November, 1998 Board meeting and was defeated.
Number of clubs fluctuates between 38 and 44.
Number of members between 370 and 1701.
2 clubs outside of Pennsylvania asked to join Weirton, WV and First State
(became an official member in 1996) .
Ways and Means
Was initially run by State
State purchased jewelry, mugs, bumper stickers, etc.
The first bars/dangles were sold at the 1982 Convention by State.
Ways and Means Committee formed in 1995 to allow for greater selection of
merchandise.
Lonnie Whitcomb Scholarship
Started in 1974 in memory of Doris Whitcombs 13 year old triplet son who
had been killed.
The scholarship was started by Greater NE Philadelphia Club.
Initially the scholarship was only for children, not for moms.
1984- 10 year anniversary of the scholarship several awards given out for
clubs who donated every year Butler, Keystone and SHOPMOMs. Shenango Valley
donated every year since 1978 when they joined.
Discussion was held to limit the number of times an applicant could win.
1990 - $500 balance requirement.
Decision that the number of scholarships would be determined by the amount of
money in fund by November.
Research
First Research project: Astrology and ESP
Research that was performed by POMOTC was used by the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania.
1980 Use of sonar to diagnose twins was discussed.
1981- 396 members knew they were having twins 324 didnt.
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