About Us
A message from our co-directors
Danica & Jenny
Thanks for checking out our website to learn more about our amazing PMC community! Whether you're a soon-to-be mom, first time mom, or even a more experienced mom of older kids, know that you are welcome here. PMC is all about creating lasting connections with one another while embracing the ups and downs of motherhood. Our Board is looking forward to organizing fun events for you this year.
Not sure about joining? Feel free to email us with any questions or concerns you may have. Already a member? We are here for you; let us know how we can improve your PMC experience.
We are all in this together, and we would love to see you at a future event!
Board of Directors 2023-2024
Co-Directors
Treasurer
Secretary
Membership
Danica Soto Lange
Jenny Barekati
Smita Seth
Heather Melton
Adrian Ostolski
Family Parties
Echo Prickett
Jessica Cruz
Book Club
Amelia Vander Heide
Craft Club
Jessica Cruz
Michelle Behrendt
Ranjani Jones
Community Service
Kety Leetch
Moms Night Out
Mother's Day Brunch
Jennifer Zaccardi
Lauren Funsten
Kathleen Balizan
Lisa Haas
Advertising
Priyal Thakur
Website Manager
Xinlei Du
Kids Events & All Ages Playdates
Anne Thepaut
Melissa Liew
Working Moms Liaison
Callie Wile
Elizabeth Bahner
Social Media
Kaila Stephens
History
Sandi Mende, with the help of friend Katie Hoepke, formed the Pleasanton Mother’s Club in July 1992, making it the 22nd mothers club in the Bay Area.
In the beginning, Sandi dutifully approached local businesses and organizations to help fund a workshop to get the club off and running. The Pleasanton Police Department generously contributed half of what they needed to start the group, the rest Sandi personally funded.
She designed a flyer and distributed it to local kid-friendly establishments, the Stoneridge Mall, and to any woman she saw with a stroller. Her hard work and dedication paid off. She received 50 calls from women interested in joining the club within a two-week period.
Fifteen women attended the workshop and became the first Board of Directors: Sandi Mende, Kristi Hausmann, Jennifer Koolhoven, Susan Lopez, Kim Maslana, Frances Vaculin, Yvonne Hoppe, Andrea Holmquist, Elaine Swerdon, Rose Deming, Leslie Prud'homme, Tammy Schoonover, Cheryl Sankary, Helen Ott, and Cheryl Burleigh.
Their first official PMC meeting was October 20, 1992. They organized playgroups, holiday parties, kids’ outings, and the newsletter. And with each meeting, they grew larger and larger, gaining approximately 10 members a month. They set a maximum of 100 members and reached it in just eight months. Over the last thirty years, PMC has continued to provide a village in the Tri-Valley for both mothers and children to create lasting relationships.
Each year at our Mother’s Day Brunch, we honor a member of the PMC with the Sandi Mende award for outstanding service to the club.
Thank you Sandi!