Hayley Bomford – Multiples Otago

Nominated by – Elyse Blacow – Multiples Otago

What Elyse had to say …

Hayley is the ray of Sunshine that every club needs. Her enthusiasm for the Club and for her role is infectious. She never stops striving for the best for all our Multiples Whanau. She is always on the look out for ways to help not only the Members, but the Committee as well. If you need something, Hayley is your girl. Hayley was thrust into the position of New Parent coordinator at a time we saw an influx of dozens of new members in a VERY short space of time. She took it all in her stride creating so many beautiful packs with such love and care. Her ability to position herself as a safe place for our families to just ‘be’ has to be seen to be believed, her demeanor is so comforting at a time when thats exactly what you need. Hayley makes time for anybody who needs it, is at the forefront of every event to lend a hand and is across so many facets of the Club – much more than just those of her role alone. There are laughs aplenty too! She never stops streamlining, brainstorming or giving back. We are honored to have her as part of our Multiples Otago Committee family.

Simon Taylor – Multiples Counties Manukau

Nominated by – Desiree Morgan – Multiples Counties Manukau

What Desiree had to say …

Simon took on the role of Equipment Officer last year when my workload meant that I couldn’t continue in the role. It was meant to be a temporary role, but Simon has streamlined the spreadsheets and processes and made himself available to members based on when they are able to come and has given the role flexibility that I couldn’t offer. He goes above and beyond for the club members, petitioning for new equipment when needed and also suggesting alternative partnerships for the rare times that the club cannot service everyone’s equipment needs. He also juggles the role with his very busy real life job so I think he deserves an amazing amount of kudos and we appreciate all his efforts for the club.

Nicole Jane – Multiples Hawkes Bay

Nominated by – Vicky Chaplin – Multiples Hawkes Bay

What Vicky had to say …

I am still learning everything about Nicole and her roles for MHB but I know she has held many roles on the committee for at least 5 years. From my perspective she has held the club together the past 12 months by calling for committee meetings, running the facebook page, making and distributing welcome packs to the new parent team. She has managed new memberships, chased renewals and generally been a trooper trying to keep things going. I have become president as of last week and know that it is now my job to lighten her load and get the rest of the committee engaged for this coming year. I would be lost without her guidance and am thankful that when 3 long term committee members stood down this year she said she would remain for another 12 months to help with the transition. 

Chloe Miller – Multiples Canterbury

Nominated by – Alisha Peter – Multiples Canterbury

What Alisha had to say …

Chloe joined Multiples Canterbury in March 2018, and has been on our committee since August 2020 as our Breast Feeding Support person.

I first met Chloe at a Tumbletimes event in 2020, I knew this was one special lady! Chloe is bubbly, kind and has such a friendly nature about her, it’s infectious. Chloe has twin girls Florence and Daisy, who turn 3 in August this year, and are some of the cutest, giggly, fun-loving, wee ones that you will see at our Multiples events.

Chloe has taken the dual-lead alongside Emma Mackenzie in running our Ilam Multiple Playgroup each week. This playgroup has always been really popular, and Chloe and Emma are doing an amazing job in promoting attendance for all multiple families, and also have a fun-filled calendar of events lined up for the group from a Library visitor, Dance session, upcoming MAW Picnic in the park, and an Easter Feast in April! The playgroup is fun for kids of all ages and stages, and Chloe and Emma are relaxed, easy going and supportive to all parents and caregivers that come along.

Chloe is very supportive in her Breast Feeding role on the committee, and incredibly approachable. She actively engages in social media posts, and also handles any member queries privately. As twin mama’s, we know the challenges around Breast Feeding, and one of the quotes that resonated with me at the end of one of Chloe’s recent posts to a member needing support was “Your mental health and your babies matter foremost so whatever you do there is no right or wrong here”. The member commented on her entire post with “This is such good advice!”. Chloe’s manner is professional and kind, we are lucky and very grateful she can help support our members in this area.

Chloe is very proactive in terms of her personal professional development related to the club. Chloe did the breast feeding peer support training off her own bat, however she is very active in assisting our members in this area. She has also signed up to attend a first aid course for Ilam Playgroup, as well as the upcoming PADA training on Perinatal Anxiety and Depression. Chloe is passionate about making gains in her knowledge in support of this club, which is so valuable to us as a team, but also shows her strong character and desire to learn new skills.

Chloe is also one a buddy to one of our members, which this member commented on having Chloe as her buddy “Thank you Chloe, my wonderful twin support buddy, you’ve been such an amazing support over these last few months”.

Our club is really pleased to have Chloe in our team, we love her enthusiasm to get involved, and the kind nature she brings to the group. Chloe – keep being awesome!!.

Caroline Cunninghame – Multiples Canterbury

Nominated by – Alisha Peter – Multiples Canterbury

What Alisha had to say …

Caroline joined the Multiples Canterbury Committee at the end of June this year, and from the outset it was obvious she was going to be a huge asset to the team. Caroline is well organised and her creativity and eye for detail has been an immense help with the Multiples Canterbury brochure, and also the bi-monthly Multiples magazine for members (both of which were a little on the tired side).

Caroline has a can-do attitude, and friendly manner in all dealings with the club. She is not afraid of a challenge, and happy to help anyone that needs a hand. Caroline is engaging on social media, and has contributed to many member messages for advice, and also contributed to the Multiples NZ magazine earlier this year on her “Rural & Remote” story about living in Haast with her partner Scott and identical twins Arabella and Everleigh.

Caroline’s design flair in changing the Multiples Canterbury brochure has brought a fresh, modern look, which has been positively received. Caroline has aligned this new look with a new design template of the Multiples Canterbury magazine, which has the members excited for the bi-monthly read. Some of the feedback we have received includes:

“Awesome work”

“Love it! We are lucky to have you on board”

“You have brightened it up and given it consistency, great work!”

Our club is so excited to have Caroline in the team, and with our planning meeting coming up in January, Caroline has already diving straight in with a list in mind of her next projects for 2021. Bring. It. On!