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Central Jersey Network
of Black Women, Inc.
P. O. Box 217
Hightstown, NJ  08520
NEWSLETTER
April, 2006

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE:

Dear Sisters:

Welcome to spring, my favorite season of the year.  We are all anxiously awaiting the blooming of pretty flowers, warmer weather, more outdoor activities, and the shedding of the heavy winter clothes.

We held Our Annual Open House on March 19.  It was a successful event, thanks to everyone for working so hard.  Our guest speaker, Mayor Mildred Trotman of Princeton, gave a very positive speech, and we thank her for giving of her valuable time.  I’m sure the young ladies who received scholarships, along with their children, can use her messages in their daily lives.

We can’t thank Lois enough for all the contacts she made with the colleges that resulted in our receiving many applications and ultimately awarding six scholarships.  Thanks to Louise for another terrific job decorating with the theme “Red Hat Ladies”.   We thank Shirley for purchasing the food and setting it up beautifully. Thanks also to Jessica, Linda and Hattie for participating in the Program.  We thank Ruth for her input prior to the event, although she was unable to be present.  I send a wholehearted thanks to all CJNBW

 

 

members for a successful Open House.

On March 18, we participated in the Health Fair, sponsored by the Community Action Service Center, and held at Hightstown High.  I thank Hattie, Illean, and Shirley for covering our table.

On March 7, E. Windsor Mayor, Mironov,  presented us with a Proclamation for Women’s History Month.  Joyce and Ruth accepted on behalf of the network.

Remember to invite your family and friends to our April 11 meeting at Hickory Corner Road Library.  Our guest speaker from Capital Health System will be discussing “Obesity-Conscious Eating: The Non-Diet Approach”, starting at 8:00 p.m.

We must now focus on our “Woman of the Year” program scheduled for June 4 at the Ramada Inn, E. Windsor.  It may seem a long way off, but time moves along swiftly, so we have to get busy.  We’ve already started the process and have received information from Joan, our selection for this year.

I look forward to seeing you soon.

Joyce

 

APRIL, 2006

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4 - Steering Comm. Meeting  7:30 p.m.

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9 10 11- Regular Meeting 7:30 12 13 14 15
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24- Regina's Birthday 25 26 27 28 29
 
IMPORTANT DATES

Sat., Apr. 8,  2:00 p.m.  -  Paul Robeson Birthday Celebration sponsored by the "contemporary Arts Center".  (The temporary home of the Arts Council of Princeton, while they go through a major renovation of their Witherspoon Street site, is located in the Princeton Shopping Center on Harrison Street next to Eckerd Pharmacy.)  This is a free event.  Further information is available at 609-924-8777, or visit www.artscouncilofprinceton.org.

Tues., Apr. 11,  8:00 p.m.  -  CJNBW regular meeting.  Speaker from CAPITAL HEALTH -on Obesity  & Health related problems.

 

Sun., Apr. 11,  Wash. DC  -  "Save Dafur: Rally to Stop Genocide."  Mt. Pisgah Church of Princeton is sponsoring a bus to join the rally.  If you are interested in attending, please contact Valerie Chestnut at 609-259-5926 by April 1 to reserve a seat.  Cost is $45 which has to be paid by April 8.

FUTURE EVENTS

  • June 4, 2006 – Woman of the Year - Ramada Inn, East Windsor

  • June 2006 – Scholarships to high school graduates at their awards night.

 
The Book Club-  Call Ruth if you are interested in joining "Reading Between the Lines."  The book for April 2006 and the date for the discussion will be announced later.   Please call Ruth if you have any suggestions.
 
Steering Committee Corner -- This Committee is made up of the officers of the Network.  We meet at 7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Dr., E. Windsor, NJ.,  (609-443-1880).  Any member can attend these meetings, if so desired. 
TIPS

Chopping-Block Countertops:  Scrub surfaces with soap and water or a paste of baking soda and water.  You can also deodorize by sprinkling the cutting board with salt and then scrubbing with half a lemon or vinegar on a sponge.  Be aware that cuts and crevices can hold bacteria.  Occasionally, disinfect the counter or chopping block with a solution  of 2 to 3 tablespoons bleach to a quart of water.  Rinse surface very well.  Let dry.  Recoat surface with a thin layer of mineral oil (NOT vegetable oil) and allow t to soak for 30 minutes.

 
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 after a lengthy absence, and do not have 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; 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 Ruth know so mention can be made in the Newsletter.

 

BIRTHDAYS

April 24 - Regina

If your birthday has been overlooked, please contact Ruth.

 
CJNBW Officers for Sept 2005  to June 2007
President
Vice-President
Treasurer
Corresponding Sec'y.
Recording Sec'y.
Historian
Member-at-Large/Parliamentarian
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Joyce     -- email
Lois       -- email
Shirley 
Ruth      --  email
Jessica 
Illean
Louise

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