SMC’S 40th ANNIVERSARY ONLINE CELEBRATION

The Celebration was a big success! All attendees will receive a full recording of the event in case you had to miss any sessions or wish to watch both exciting sessions of the two-content tracks. Purchase the full video recording!

OCT. 16-17, 2021

Our 40th Anniversary Celebration Event is this weekend! If you have already purchased your registration, you should have received your Zoom link invitation on Thursday (10/14) morning. If you have not received the invitation, are having any problems accessing the content, or having any technical issues, please reach out to our production partner, GSD solutions, at:
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If you had wanted to attend the 40th Anniversary Celebration but did not register, we are sorry but the event is sold out and registration is closed. However, you can purchase recordings of the event here.

SMC 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
OCT. 16-17, 2021

All Attendees will receive a full recording of the event in case you miss any sessions or wish to watch both sessions of the two-content tracks.

AGENDA

Download a PDF of the full Agenda here

Saturday October 16

1:00 – 1:15 PM Welcome

Jane Mattes, L.C.S.W, Founder of Single Mothers by Choice & her son, Eric Mattes

1:15 – 2:15 PM  Panel of Adult SMC Children: What was it Like Growing Up?

2:15 – 2:30 PM  Break or Meditation: “Mindful Yoga with Melissa”

2:30 -3:30 PM  Panel of Moms of Adult SMC Children: What was it Like Raising your Children?

3:30 – 4:30 PM  Presentation  –  The Donor Puzzle: How do the Kids Sort it Out?

Dr. Rosanna Hertz , Ph.D, Professor of Sociology & Woman and Gender Studies, Wellesley College

4:30 – 4:45 PM  Break or Meditation:  “Mindful Yoga with Melissa”

4:45 – 5:30 PM  Networking Discussion Groups

Choose between breakout rooms for networking & informal discussion for those at every stage of the SMC Journey: Thinkers, Tryers, Pregnant or Moms!

There will also be a breakout room for SMC young adults (teens and older) to connect!

5:30 – 6:00 PM Networking Discussion Groups

Choose between breakout rooms for networking & information discussion on key SMC topics: Raising Children of Color, Beyond Baby #1, Raising a Non-binary Child or Raising a Special Needs Child.

Sunday October 17

12:00 – 12:10 PM  Welcome & Guide to Content Options

Come together for day two, and right after the first panel, get set to choose between the two simultaneous content tracks.

12:10 – 12:55 PM  Panel – A Day in the Life of an SMC: What’s it Really Like?

1:00 – 2:00 PM  (Choose to Attend One Session for this time slot)

2:00 – 2:15 PM  Break or Meditation:  “Mindful Yoga with Melissa”

2:15 – 3:00 PM  (Choose to Attend One Session for this time slot)

3:00 – 3:45 PM  (Choose to Attend One Session for this time slot)

3:45 – 4:00 PM Break or Meditation:  “Mindful Yoga with Melissa”

4:00 – 4:30 PM – Networking Discussion Groups

Choose between breakout rooms for networking & informal  discussion on key SMC topics: Saving for Fertility by Devon Baeza, The Fertility Finance Coach, Adoption, New Moms or Moms of Teens

4:30 – 5:00 PM – Networking Discussion Groups

Choose between breakout rooms for networking & informal discussion for those at every stage of the SMC Journey: Thinkers, Tryers, Pregnant or Moms!

EVENT RECORDING

All Attendees will receive a full recording of the event in case you missed any sessions or wish to watch both sessions of the two content tracks.
Purchase the full video recording!

Platinum Sponsor

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  Extend Fertility is a leader in truth-based fertility care. We are redefining the way we think about egg freezing and IVF, combining cutting-edge science with an outstanding patient experience in a personalized setting. Our world-class physicians and embryologists are committed to providing high quality, affordable fertility services for everyone. Through our practice in New York City, we have become one of the largest providers of egg freezing in the country, completing over 3,000 cycles as of 2021. No matter what a woman’s fertility needs are, she should have access to clinically excellent care and support in a tailored and individualized setting.

Gold Sponsors

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  Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York (RMA of New York) is widely recognized as a global leader in state-of-the-art reproductive medicine. Led by an integrated team of doctors and scientists with extensive reproductive endocrinology and fertility training, RMA of New York consistently achieves high success rates in the treatment of infertility. RMA of New York is sensitive to the needs of members of the LGBTQ+ community and individuals choosing single parenthood and is committed to helping individuals and couples identify an egg, and/or sperm donor, and/or gestational surrogate if necessary. RMA of New York maximizes access to care by helping patients explore all insurance coverage and financing options available for treatment. Headquartered in midtown Manhattan, RMA of New York has 4 offices located throughout New York City, 3 in the Hudson Valley, as well as a Long Island branch. For more information, please visit www.rmany.com.
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  For over 30 years Fairfax Cryobank has provided the highest quality donor sperm that has led to the creation of many happy healthy families. We provide the caring and sensitive support you need, the high-quality donor sperm you require, and are fully compliant with FDA regulations governing reproductive tissue banks. We have a long-standing reputation of excellence with over three decades of satisfied families. Trust, credibility, and quality are the basis of our success. Find out more at fairfaxcryobank.com

Silver Sponsors

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  RMA of Connecticut is a leader in fertility care, specializing in a range of infertility treatments. Our assisted reproductive technologies (ART) include intrauterine insemination (IUI), in-vitro fertilization (IVF), INVOCELL Intravaginal Culture (IVC) System, and pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT). RMA of Connecticut is Fairfield County’s largest fertility clinic and egg donation center. Through RMA of Connecticut’s Integrated Fertility and Wellness program, we offer nutritional counseling, psychological counseling for individuals and couples, acupuncture and yoga, as well as financing and support services for patients going through fertility treatment. Our internationally recognized Gay Parents To Be® program at RMA of Connecticut specializes in LGBTQ+ family building. For the last four years, RMA of Connecticut has been recognized as a leader in Healthcare Equality by the Human Rights Campaign.

Bronze Sponsors

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  FertilityIQ is an online resource offering courses on family building subjects & doctor reviews on every clinic in the United States. All courses feature experts from Yale, Johns Hopkins, Harvard, Stanford & more. Courses are video & text based—focusing on critical issues, distilling important data with easy to follow syllabi, and made easy to learn from. FertilityIQ helps all people on all paths to parenthood, whether it’s becoming a single parent by choice, those exploring adoption, surrogacy, or foster, natural conception, fertility treatments and others. FertilityIQ also offers resources for individuals in the LGTBQ+ community, by race or heritage, and more. To learn more, visit www.fertilityiq.com.
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  The Sperm Bank of California (TSBC) has been making the dream of family a reality since 1982 as the first sperm bank to serve all women including single women and lesbians. Rooted in this history, TSBC welcomes intended parents of all sexual orientations, gender expressions, and relationship status. We offer a family limit of 10 families per donor, the option to connect with others who share the same donor, and the oldest, most thoroughly researched open-identity sperm donation program in the world. As a nonprofit, TSBC has an unwavering commitment to the well-being of parents, children, and donors.
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  RMA Long Island is a state-of-the-art fertility group dedicated to helping hopeful parents across Long Island fulfill their dreams of starting, building, or planning their families. With locations all across Long Island, we’re proud to offer our services to couples and individuals across LI and the Tri-State Area.
  The RMA Long Island IVF team is focused on bringing comfort and care to every patient throughout their fertility journey. We understand every aspect of the process personally. Every member of the RMA Long Island IVF team is committed to giving our patients the personal, one-on-one support they need every step of the way.
  Learn more about our practice, take the first step and register for consultation on our website.