February 2005 Newsletter

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Central Jersey Network
of Black Women
P. O. Box 217
Hightstown, NJ 08520
NEWSLETTER
April, 2005

***PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE:***
Dear Sisters: Spring is finally here and with it all the beauty that is this pretty season! As a group, CJNBW began our Spring with our Open House and annual scholarship awards in March this year. There was a good turnout, consisting mostly of the proud family and supporters of the student awardees. The key note speaker, Judge Paulette Sapp Peterson, spoke directly to the scholarship winners, inspiring them and all of us who heard her. Her message that we can change our worlds is possible if we are determined to change ourselves first was an important lesson for all. Louise decorated the room very aptly with pictures of influential African American women through the years. Hattie’s made the programs		with a spring theme. Thanks to you both, as well as to Shirley, Illean, Ruth, Linda, Joyce and Jessica for all the food and preparations and for ensuring that all who attended enjoyed our hospitality. The Windsor Heights Herald ran a very nice front page story of the Open House on Friday April 1^st. April is a General Business Meeting, in addition to our guest, Marilyn Fisher of the Hickory Corner Library. We have a full agenda which includes nominations for the Steering Committee elections. Please try to attend. Enjoy the beautiful weather and the spring flowers and see you on Tuesday April 12^th. Noreen Lois

APRIL, 2005
*Sun*	*Mon*	*Tue*	*Wed*	*Thu*	*Fri*	*Sat*
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3	4	5 - Steering Comm. meeting	6	7	8	9
10	11	12 - Reg. Mo. Meeting	13- Beverly's B'day.	14	15	16
17	18	19	20	21	22	23
24	25-Regina's B'day.	26	27	28	29	30

**IMPORTANT DATES**
Tues., April 5 - 7:30 p.m. - Steering Committee Meeting at Twin Rivers Library. Tues., April 12 - 7:30 p.m. - Regular monthly meeting at Hickory Corner Rd. Library (448-1330). Our guest speaker will be Marilyn Fisher of the Hickory Corner Library. She will make a presentation of the many programs and		services offered by the libraries which we may be unaware of. In addition, this will also be a business meeting. Please bring a friend or two. May 3 & 4 (Tues & Wed) - 8 p.m. - Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater @ State Theatre, New Brunswick, NJ. Order tickets: 1 (877) STATE-11 or http://www.statetheatrenj.org/ - $18-$55.

The Book Club (named "Reading Between the Lines") is on "hold" for the time being, and we hope to resume in the future.

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 Committee met on April 5 at the Twin Rivers Library. Illean, Joyce, Lois and Ruth attended.

Once again we had a discussion regarding how we can increase our membership. One possibility is to seek honorary members who would pay dues and be supportive during our various fund raising efforts.

A portion of our May meeting will be devoted to, hopefully, presenting a slate, as we are fast approaching the time for election of new officers for the next few years.

Contact has been made with Hightstown High School and a package from them should be received re scholarships to high school students.

**Hosts for Various Months**
Hattie will host the meeting with the Pilates Instructor, Ms. D. Thomas. (This has been postponed from last October to a future date). Ruth will host the Holiday Party. Joyce will contact the Alzheimer's Assn. for Nov. (postponed)		Illean will host the African American History Program in February. Our guest for April will be Marilyn Fisher of the Hickory Corner Library. For May, we are hoping to have Ms. Doremus of the Alzheimer's Assn.

**TIPS**
Microwave Magic - To get a pleasant aroma throughout the house, combine 1 cup of water and 2 teaspoons of pumpkin-pie spice - or any combination of spices to your taste-in a large microwave-safe bowl and cook on high until it boils. When it reaches the boiling point, cook for a minute or two.		Or, combine 6 whole cloves and half a lemon in a cup of water and microwave on high for 2 to 3 minutes. Caution! Always allow the liquid to cool before removing the bowl.

GET WELL

Please remember Niambi's friend, William who still needs our prayers and cards. Call Walter or Joyce if you need his address. He'd love to hear from us.

**CLOTHING COLLECTION**
Clothing (in good condition and clean, for working women) are always needed by the Urban Women's Center, 1201 W. State St., Trenton. Contact: Dir., Doris Williams (609) 989-1925) and Dress for Success, (also known as Suitably Dressed), 640 S. Broad St., Trenton (contact Mary - 989-6639 - from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.; Mon - Fri). These organizations assist women who are returning to work and do not have the proper attire for work.		They also need shoes and handbags. Thank you for your help in this matter. Your donations will be greatly appreciated. If you have large donations, it would be best to contact these agencies and arrange for drop off and to find out if they have the space for large donations. They can use suits and other clothing for men, also.

PLEASE KEEP THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS
IN YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS:
Ruth's sister, Laurel, Ruth's mother, Louise's uncle; Kevin Quince; Illean's brother, Bill, and Lorna's mother.		We continue to wish them all well and keep them in our prayers.

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 know so mention can be made in the Newsletter.

BIRTHDAYS

April 13 - Beverly

April 25 - Regina

If your birthday has been overlooked, please contact Joyce.

CJNBW Officers for 7/2003 - 6/2005

President
Vice-President
Treasurer
Corresponding Sec'y.
Recording Sec'y.
Historian
Member-at-Large/Parliamentarian

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Noreen      -- email
Linda         -- email
Shirley
Joyce        -- email
Hattie
Illean
Ruth

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