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Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I have to live to be in this club?
ECMC serves families in East Contra Costa County, including the cities and communities of Byron, Discovery Bay, Brentwood, Knightsen, Oakley, Bethel Island, Antioch, Pittsburg, and Bay Point.

How old do my kids have to be for me to join the club?
Although ECMC’s emphasis is on children from age zero to five, we certainly don’t turn away members with older children or members who are expecting their first child.

How much are dues?
Dues are based on a Two Tier system. For an Online Membership in which the newsletter is available online, dues are $35.00 per year. Should you prefer a hard copy of the newsletter mailed to your home, then dues for a Full Membership would be $50.00 per year. Dues are payable in full when you join and are nonrefundable.

What kinds of activities do you feature?
Our activities fall loosely into two categories. For example, moms and kids participate in field trips, playgroups, socials, stroller walks and various other events. For times when you need time away from your kids, we feature moms-only activities like Mom's Night Out, Book Club, and the Reel Women’s Movie Night Club.

I just want a playgroup for my child. Do I still have to pay dues?
Yes. ECMC is a not-for-profit club and dues cover supplies and services such as our monthly newsletters, the club voice mail, and liability insurance. Paying your dues supports every member of the club and helps subsidize other activities. Please consider attending other functions as well as our playgroup—you want to get the maximum value from your dues, and it’s fun to meet other moms!

How are playgroups organized?
When you become a paid member of ECMC, a club playgroup coordinator will contact. She will attempt to match your and your child(ren)’s schedule to that of an open playgroup, or work with you and other members to create a new playgroup. The more flexible you are, the sooner you can be matched to a group.

Once assembled, ECMC’s playgroups are self-run. Each group selects a representative who is asked to attend a representatives’ meeting once or twice a year, and she may be responsible for organizing and distributing the playgroup’s schedule. Most groups meet weekly, although a few meet biweekly; some groups are age-oriented, and some are open to all ages. We ask that every playgroup host an open play date once a year.

How do I join the YahooGroups mailing list?
When you become a paid member of ECMC, and give us your email address, the club’s YahooGroups list moderator will invite you to join the discussion list, or you go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ecmc and request membership from the list moderator. Recent topics have included places to hold birthday parties in East County, opinions on local merchants (carpet cleaners, jump house rentals), as well as HMO’s.

I don’t see <this activity> listed…
We can’t emphasize enough that this club is what you make of it. If there is nothing you’d like to do, put something you are interested in on the calendar and host it yourself! This club takes its ideals from Kate Hoepke’s “Nurturing the Nurturer” – in other words, it is YOUR club, not just your kid’s club. If you’d like to host a stroller walk, an open playgroup at the park, a penny poker night or anything you think people might be interested in, call a Board member and put it on the calendar!

I work during the day. What can ECMC offer me?
We host family parties, outings and socials on weekends, and events like Meet & Greets and Mom’s Night Out occur on weekday nights. The easiest way to attend a weekday or evening function is to host one yourself!

How do I join the club?
Call our voicemail at 925-473-2783, or email us at membership@eastcountymothersclub.org. The easiest way is to fill out the application online, and send it in with your dues to ECMC, P.O. Box 4687, Antioch, CA 94531. You must have Adobe Acrobat to download the application, if you don’t have it, download it now.  If calling or leaving an email, please be sure to provide your complete mailing address, including your city and zip code, and a phone number where you can be reached in case we have any questions. Please remember that the club is run by volunteers, if you don’t hear from someone within a week of your inquiry, give us a call or resend your email! Thanks for your interest in our club! We hope to see you soon!