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

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE:

Dear Sisters:

I wish every member of CJNBW, your families and friends, the very healthiest and happiest of New Years as we embark on the Year 2006  May all your dreams and New Year’s resolutions be fulfilled.

Our Christmas party was a success, thanks to members and friends.  Everyone seemed to have had a wonderful afternoon.  Ladies, you did a terrific job contributing to the delicious food on our menu.   Lois delivered the toiletries to the Crisis Ministry and I thank everyone who brought donations for this effort.

Also, thanks to those who made donations to assist the Katrina evacuees who now reside in Trenton.  Items collected were delivered to The Rev. Alice Parker’s Lifeline Emergency Shelter, Inc.
 

 

I look forward to working with the membership in trying to improve CJNBW and continuing our long journey together.  We will celebrate our 25th   anniversary this year which is quite a milestone.

We have some very busy months ahead including Black History Month, our Annual Open House when Book Awards are given to women who attend college; and in late May or early June (exact date to be determined) we have our “Woman of the Year “ luncheon.  We will also give two Book Awards to high school students, preferably from our local high school.

Happy New Year to all!!!!!!

Joyce

JANUARY, 2006
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IMPORTANT DATES
Tues., Jan. 3  - 7:30 p.m.  -  Steering Committee Meeting at Twin Rivers Library.

Tues., Jan. 10  - 7:30 p.m. - Regular Monthly Meeting at Hickory Corner Rd. Library (448-1330).

Mon., Jan. 30  - 7:30 p.m. - Book Club meets at Ruth's.  Book to be discussed: "On Beauty" by Zadie Smith.  Let Ruth know if you plan to attend.
 
 FUTURE DATES
  • February 2006 - Black History Month Program
  • March 2006 - Open House
  • April 2006 - Speaker from CAPITAL HEALTH - on Obesity & Health related problems
  • May/June 2006 - Woman of the Year
  • June 2006 - Scholarships to High School graduate
The Book Club-  Call Ruth if you are interested in joining "Reading Between the Lines."  The book for January 2006 is "On Beauty" by Zadie Smith.
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. 
MEMBERSHIP DUES

If you have not paid your membership dues of $30, please make your checks payable to CJNBW, Inc. and bring them to the meeting on January 10, or mail them to: CJNBW, Inc., PO Box 217, Hightstown, NJ 08520
TIPS

Cleaning Mirrors:

Remove spots with a homemade glass-cleaning solution of 2 cups water with 1 cup isopropyl rubbing alcohol (70%) and 1 tablespoon household ammonia.  Pour into a clean pump-spray bottle;

OR For a fast cleanup, pour a bit of vinegar on a paper towel and wipe.

To get rid of hairspray residue, rubbing alcohol will do the job.  CAUTION: Always put cleaning product onto a clean cloth and then apply to mirror; that way you can keep the cleaning product away from the frame so it’s not damaged.

 
 

DONations

Members provided Christmas gift bags of toiletries, which Lois delivered to Crisis Ministry.  Also, donations to assist the Katrina evacuees who now reside in Trenton were delivered to The Rev. Alice Parker’s Lifeline Emergency Shelter, Inc.
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

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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Lois       -- email
Shirley 
Ruth      --  email
Jessica 
Illean
Louise
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