We are planning on our first in a while meeting in Beaufort at
Melanie's House. I will get the firm details ASAP. This meeting will
be a breastfeeding cafe so to speak. Open conversation and a meet and
greet sort of thing. After the first hour I will be discussion and
answering questions on becoming a leader. Many of you have expressed
a desire to help change the breastfeeding atmosphere in Beaufort
County. This is a great way to impact the community with the help of
the most powerful Breastfeeding Organization in the World. Our group
as it stands reaches a very small amount of moms due to the fact that
we only have one leader (me). The process is not a hard one and you
learn so much. You time as a leader can be applied towards becoming
an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant or IBCLC.
Also there are a few group jobs that need a volunteer, Library
attendant: keeps track of the library books and makes calls if one
goes missing too long. Treasurer to keep track of dues and spending.
Greeter: makes sure each person is welcomed to the meeting and signs
in and knows about the library and hand outs. None of these Jobs are
hard and they really help to grow a group. We have been having one
mom at meetings and sometimes none at all so it would be great if we
can build our group to realy help the mothers of our communities.
Also Melanie has had the great idea to have a cool nursing area for
moms and babies and toddlers at the water festival. These types of
things are very successful in other areas so I would love to figure
out how to do that as a group.
SO, let's hear from you if you are interested in the May meeting in
Beaufort and any of the other things.
Peace to you all
Mandy
LLLof Coastal Carolina
422-3055