January 2005 Newsletter

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

***PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE:***
My dear sisters of CJNBW: What a blessing to have achieved 2005! We have much to be grateful for, and we should celebrate and share our good fortune, both individually and collectively. This month, we all thank Ruth for her most gracious hosting of our holiday celebration at her home. Thanks again, Ruth. And thank you Marty, Bahiru and George for being part of the celebration! CJNBW has always been a giving sisterhood: members’ generous holiday gifts last month of personal care products to the Crisis Ministries of Trenton is an example of our willingness to give of ourselves and our bounty. Once again, this year, we will provide financial support to high school and college students. However, we are being called on to extend our generosity and commitment to education in a different way this year. Walter Daniels		is proposing that CJNBW become involved in an effort to encourage African American students at the Hightstown High School to reach for their academic potential. Walt will present his proposal to the members at a general meeting in the near future, after further consultation with one of the high school teachers who brought concerns to his attention. This initiative could allow CJNBW to move into a slightly new direction as far as our academic financial support goes, but one that I think will be exciting and worthwhile. As a determined group of women, CJNBW can continue to do so much good work, but we all have to pull together. Let us make 2005, a most productive year. Come out to the meetings and bring a friend to every meeting. Best, Noreen Lois

JANUARY, 2005
*Sun*	*Mon*	*Tue*	*Wed*	*Thu*	*Fri*	*Sat*
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2	3	4 Steering Comm.	5	6	7	8
9	10	11 Monthly Meeting	12	13	14	15
16	17 MLK's Bday	18	19	20	21	22
23	24	25	26	27	28	29

**IMPORTANT DATES**
Tues., Jan. 4 - 7:30 p.m. - Steering Committee Meeting at the Twin Rivers Library.. Tues., Jan. 11- 7:30 p.m. - Regular monthly meeting at Hickory Corner Rd. Library. Since this is Martin Luther King's birth month (1/17), you may want to share your favorite book or story about this important man who means so much to our history. Maybe you can read a favorite passage about him. If you hear of any special programs celebrating his birthday, please share this with your CJNBW sisters and other friends. (Free book offer) We will discuss other business regarding		events for the coming months. Feel free to invite a friend or acquaintance. Also, bring a treat to share. Regular meetings are open to all interested persons. Mon., Jan 10 - 7:30 p.m. - "Producing Martha Graham" at Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon St. Admission is free and will offer a look at the inside workings of a legendary dance company. Call (609) 924-9529 for details. Sun., March 13 - Open House at Hickory Corner Rd. Library. This will be an afternoon event (exact time will be furnished next month). Scholarships will be distributed at this time.

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 Jan 4 at the library and discussed the possibility of W. Daniels speaking to us re assisting HHS students with tutoring, etc. More to follow on this after we confirm with Mr. Daniels when he can speak to us re concerns.

There was some discussion regarding the

program for Black History Month. Illean is working on this and has some ideas which will be developed. Pass on your suggestions to Illean.

Open House - 3/13. We will reserve the Hickory Corner Rd. Library.

CONGRATULATIONS - Malene, daughter of Hibbert and Lois, passed the NY bar exams. Our best wishes to Malene and her very proud parents.

**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.		Illean will host the African American History Program in Feb. Linda will host the Art Show in April We need someone to host the May meeting "Identity Theft"

**TIPS**
Old Wives Remedies - For white washables, dissolve 1 tbs. of borax in hot water and add to the rinse water. Clothes will get whiter.		For black washables, add a1/4 cup of white household vinegar to the clear water rinse; it will help remove soap residue that causes black clothes to look dull.

CONDOLENCES TO:

Lorna, who lost her father. We send our sincere condolences to the family.

GET WELL

Illean's brother has been ill and we wish him well and a speedy recovery.

Please remember Niambi's friend, William who remains hospitalized after doing well for a while. His friends are "Fasting" in his honor on 1/10 from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. and ask that you join them in this show of support for William.

**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, the mothers of Ruth, and Lorna, and Louise's uncle; and Kevin Quince.		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

No birthdays to celebrate for Jan.

Dec. 31 - Shirley

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