A Dream Come True: The Illinois Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs

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The dream began when an exuberant mother of identical twin girls engaged the help of a mother of identical twin boys to assist her in contacting already formed mothers of twins clubs (MOTC) throughout the state of Illinois. Their dream and their purpose then – and the purpose of the Illinois Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs, Inc. (IOMOTC) now — was to join together socially and educationally member clubs throughout the state of Illinois and to exchange information pertaining to the rearing, development and recognition of the individuality of twins as may be forthcoming from parents, doctors, educators and other appropriate sources. The 16 charter clubs and 2 members-at-large became organized on October 20, 1962… thus a dream came true.

Today IOMOTC boasts a membership of 27 clubs and 1 member-at-Iarge for a total of 556 members and a voluntary executive board of 8 officers and 16 chairmen. All member clubs are self-governing. IOMOTC is noncommercial, nonpartisan, nonprofit and nonsectarian. Two sister clubs have the smallest membership (8 members each) and two clubs tie for the largest (48 members each). A bimonthly newsletter, Illinois State Saga, is available to all mothers of multiple births at a nominal cost. As part of their dues benefits, each member club receives copies of Saga. The second vice-president is always available to help either by mail, phone, or in person, any MOT's wishing to start a club or just wanting to join a club close to her home. Officers and chairmen are often invited to visit local clubs. This is valuable in bringing members up-to-date in the latest goings on in “state”.