Hello Melrose Family Room Families! We reach you hoping this newsletter finds everyone happy and healthy. It cannot be overstated that these past few years have been unprecedented. When we first closed the space, we kept hope that it would be a matter of “when” not “if” we would be together again. Now over a year since re-opening, we have a lot of exciting information to share with all of you. Regardless if you are new or returning this space, we are thrilled to get together and see you soon.
Important Updates and Information
- The MFR is currently closed for renovations! Although no one wants the room to be closed (again!) this is for good reason. Renovations are well under way to all three (3) floors of 179 Green St and we are fortunate to be receiving a few updates of our own
- After a long hiatus, Volunteer Requirements and Quarterly Cleanings are coming back! Be sure to keep your eyes open for more information in the coming weeks and months
- Want the most current MFR updates? Please make sure you are a member of the MFR private Facebook group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/MFRoom/
2022-2023 MFR Board Members
President – Meghan Rosenberg
Vice President – Kristen Kafka
Secretary – Laura Shumate
Treasurer – OPEN POSITION
Volunteer Coordinator – Kate McGuire
Events Coordinators – Katie Ross & Charlie Melia
Supplies & Maintenance Coordinator – Amanda Maher
Tech Coordinator – Alison Gori
New Membership Coordinator – Alicia Pattison
Interested in joining the Board? We’d love to have you! For additional information, please email the President at president@melrosefamilyroom.org
Quarterly Cleanings & Volunteer Requirements are Coming Back!
Please keep an eye out for both the quarterly cleaning schedule and volunteer opportunities! It may be the first time (or first time in a long time!) that you are seeing a cleaning or volunteer notification but won’t worry we are here to help.
Remember – In order to fulfill your annual membership requirements, one (1) representative per family must both attend one (1) cleaning event and volunteer their time in some capacity. Not sure how to volunteer? Don’t worry! Our amazing Volunteer Coordinator and Events Coordinators will have a variety of options from which to choose throughout the year. If you have your own idea, just let the Board know.
Unfortunately, skipping either or both requirements will make your family ineligible to renew for the following year. The MFR at its core is a family co-operative which means it cannot function without all of us pitching in to help.
Exciting Changes Ahead
Best Wishes From the Current MFR President
Like so many others, I joined the MFR shortly after my first child was born in hopes of meeting new families. After a year as a member, I joined the Board and somehow over five (5) years have gone by. While I did not anticipate becoming President, it has been a fun, exciting and at times a little scary. As we entered the pandemic, I worried that the MFR would not be able to survive. A place that brought families together for over three (3) decades might be gone? Not if this Board had anything to say about it. We have had some of the most amazing Board members throughout the years and this incoming Board is no exception. Thank you for the opportunity and I wish the MFR many, many decades more!
Best, Masha
Greetings From the Incoming MFR President
Hi MFR members, I’m humbled to be leading this amazing and resilient Board and organization for the next year. The Melrose Family Room is such a wonderful community resource, and we are excited to bring back all the more social aspects after a tough and isolating couple of years. We have an opportunity for a fresh start as the majority of our membership joined after the COVID shutdown, so please get in touch, jump in, and help us make it what you want it to be!
Best, Meghan
MEMBER APPRECIATION
Has another member done something to go above and beyond? Nominate them for our Quarterly Member Appreciation Award! To submit a nomination, please send an email to president@melrosefamilyroom.org
