New Member Guide

Hi and welcome to National Association for Military Moms and Spouses! We are delighted you have joined us and there's LOTS for you to do here. But with all the activity, information, connecting and sharing going on, there's one key ingredient that makes it all work: YOU.

This guide will help you get started on this network and help you make the most of your free membership with us. Here's what you can do RIGHT NOW:

1. Get a profile picture up. Now, that beautiful default photo of those two women slapping hands that's loaded next to your name is nice, but we'd all rather see YOU! Load a quick picture of yourself so everyone will know who they're connecting with.

2. Upload photos of your family and/or friends. What's even cooler than a picture of yourself is pictures of people who like you! :O) Share with us your circle of friends and family. You never know who you might find on this network and reconnections are made frequently.

3. Complete your "My Page" page. This will personalize the whole experience for you. Nothing better than your own personal stamp on your corner of the Association "universe".

4. Join a group (or start one).  There are so many groups here on NAMMAS (over 50!) filled with people are narrowing their interests based on location, status, service branch, etc.  Find one for yourself and get busy connecting!

5. Invite your friends! Don't you know it's not good that (wo)man should be alone? The success of this online Association depends solely on YOU. That means the next time you hear one of your mom or spouse friends complaining that they don't know how to get organized for PCS, how to keep a great schedule for you and the kids when your man's deployed, or that it's so hard to make friends, that's the perfect opportunity for you to invite them your Association. Use this link to invite your girlfriends and help spread the word about the great resources we have available.

As with any organization, there's got to be some rules. And wouldn't a military group be un-military without some? That's why before you go off saving the world one woman at a time, you should take a look at the "House Rules" page. You can find them here. Not a long list of stuff, but we want to make sure you maximize your experience here and don't abuse it. Don't worry, it's easy stuff...any mom or wife would be proud.

That's it! We look forward to getting to know you and being the premier resource for supporting you with help information for your life.