CJNBW April 2002 NewsLetter

Central Jersey Network
of Black Women
P. O. Box 217
Hightstown, NJ 08520
NEWSLETTER
April, 2002

**President's Message**
Dear Members and Friends: I hope that you had a Happy Easter and are all ready for spring! CJNBW has just what you need to get the new season going; the awards celebration for "Couple of the Year 2002", which will be held on April 21, from 3 to 6 P.M. at the 5th Ave. Bisto in Hightstown. Note that the honorees will be Brenda and Albert Werner. Come join us to honor this deserving couple and support the CJNBW scholarship fund! I look forward to seeing all our old friends and meeting some new ones. Sincerely, Ruth Rainford Timins

CALENDAR
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
31 *MAR*	1 *APR*	2 Steering Committee	3	4	5	6
7	8	9 Monthly Meeting -7:30	10	11	12	13 Beverly Hobbs B'day.
14	15	16	17	18	19	20
21 Awards Celeb. - 2002	22	23	24	25 Regina Quince B'day.	26	27
28	29	30

**IMPORTANT DATES**
Tuesday, April 2, - 7:30 p.m. - Steering Committee Meeting at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Drive, Twin Rivers, NJ.(443-1880) Tuesday, April 9 - 7:30 p.m. - Regular Monthly Meeting at Hickory Corner Rd. Library, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor, NJ - (609) 448-1332. This meeting will be hosted by the Fund Raising Committee (Beverly Hobbs, Linda Rivers, Ruth Timins, and Shirley Vassall). Sunday, April 21 - 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. - At 5th Ave. Bistro (formerly "Coach & Four Restaurant"), 351 Franklin Street, (Route 33), Hightstown, NJ- (609-443-9600) Celebration of our 21st Anniversary with a benefit to support the Scholarship Fund and honor a local black couple, Albert and Brenda Werner, who have given so much to the children of this community. Come out to share desserts, music and also welcome spring with friends and family. Fliers have been mailed to members and guests and we look forward to many, many responses. The cost is $25 per person.

OTHER IMPORTANT NOTES

The Book Club, now named, "Reading Between the Lines" has resumed. The next meeting is Friday, May 3 - 7:30 p.m. This meeting will be held at Ruth Timins. If you don't know how to get there, please call Ruth at (799-7143). The book we will read for the May gathering is "The Measure of a Man " by Sidney Poitier. Please come join us for a fun and relaxing evening. Bring your suggestions for future readings.

Steering Committee Corner

This Committee is made up of the officers of the Network. We meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Dr., E. Windsor, NJ., (609-443-1880). Any member can attend these meetings, if so desired.

The Steering Committee met on Tues., April 2 at the Twin Rivers Library. In attendance, Ruth, Shirley, Noreen, Linda and Joyce.

The main discussion centered around our upcoming celebration on April 21 at "Fifth Ave. Bistro" in Hightstown, where we will be honoring Albert and Brenda Werner. We look forward to a wonderful program and day and hope all our members and friends will turn out. Responses have already started coming in. If you need additional fliers, please contact Joyce Abbott.

We also discussed how new/prospective members should be greeted or contacted. The Membership Committee, (Linda, Marcia and Joyce) will talk about this and come up with ideas and bring to the meeting.

There was some discussion about awarding one scholarship to a high school student in addition to the two scholarships we plan to award to two females returning to school. This will be on the agenda for 4/9.

Noreen reported that contact has been made with several colleges regarding our scholarships for women.

THANK YOU

The Steering Committee would like to thank all members who donated funds (to honor and remember Gloria Daniels) which will be sent to UNCF and the American Cancer Society.

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE (Noreen Lois Duncan, Beverly Hobbs and Regina Quince) - This committee should be prepared to up-date the Steering Committee on their progress regarding the next awardees for scholarships.

WEDDING BELLS

Congratulations to Darren Jones (son of our member, Lorna Jones) who will be married on April 20. The wedding will take place on a Caribbean Island and we do wish the couple a bright and happy future.

CONGRATULATIONS

Randall Pinkett (son of Eleanor Pinkett) completed his PhD. and will receive his degree from MIT at the graduation in May. We are so proud of Randy who gave so generously of his time at several CJNBW Education Fairs.

BEST WISHES & CONTINUED Good Health TO: Arlene Banks, Louise Smith, Ruth Timins daughter, Nicole and; the mothers of Marcia Duhart, Lorna Jones, Louise Smith, Ruth Timins and Shirley Vassall's mother-in-law.

GET WELL: Louise Smith is doing quite well and feeling better and stronger each day. We do wish her continued good health. Also, Hattie Blanchard attended the last meeting and we were so happy that she was able to be with us.

Jessica Ransom has been at home recovering from foot surgery. She is still experiencing some pain and a phone call will help to cheer her up. Call Joyce for Jessica's phone number if you don't have it. Take care, Jessica.

It is our intention to remember all who are ill, lost a loved one or congratulate members and their families when achievements are made. However, you must let Joyce Abbott (448-4511 ) know so mention can be made in the Newsletter.

**TIPS**
Tarnished Jewelry - Soak dull or dark silver jewelry in a mixture of 1/2 cup of white vinegar and 2 tbs. of baking soda. Then rub with a towel. Tarnish Prevention: Keep costume jewelry from tarnishing by putting a piece of white chalk in your jewelry box.

BIRTHDAYS If your birthday has been overlooked, contact Joyce Abbott (448-4511).

April 13 Beverly Hobbs
25 Regina Quince

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