June 2004 Newsletter

Central Jersey Network
of Black Women
P. O. Box 217
Hightstown, NJ 08520
NEWSLETTER
June, 2004

***PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE:***
My dear Sisters: What a joyous and successful celebration of Shirley Satterfield's life and work on May 2nd! She and her family were so happy and proud, and she has sent us a number of thank you notes. We are fortunate to be associated with this gracious lady! Shirley has also sent us a contribution for our scholarship fund; this gesture was not expected, but it is much appreciated. So many members contributed so much to ensure that the Woman of the Year celebration was the overwhelming success that it was. Thanks again to Linda, Joyce, Shirley, Hattie, Louise, Ruth, Jessica and Illean. If I have forgotten anyone, please remind me, forgive me, and I will right the oversight. As we wind down another		term, we look forward to an enjoyable summer, to return to our work in the Fall. We start with the Golf Outing in October. Jessica is chairing that Committee. We continue with the Open House and recognition of mature women students, possibly in November. Our next monthly meeting is on June 8th. This is a general business meeting, hosted by the Steering Committee. Jessica will outline her plans to date for the Golf Outing, and there will be reports of the Woman of the Year Celebration. As always, we will enjoy food, friendship and networking. Please try to be there, and bring a friend. Yours, Noreen Lois

JUNE 2004
*Sun*	*Mon*	*Tue*	*Wed*	*Thu*	*Fri*	*Sat*
		1 Steering Comm.	2	3	4	5
6	7	8 Monthly Meeting	9	10	11 Betsy's B'day	12
13	14	15	16 Hattie's B'day.	17	18 Ruth's B'day	19
20	21	22	23	24	25	26
27	28	29	30

**IMPORTANT DATES**
Tues., June 1- 7:30 p.m. - Steering Committee Meeting at Twin Rivers Library, Abbington Dr., Twin Rivers (443-1880). Tues., June 8 - 7:30 p.m. - Regular monthly meeting (last meeting until Sept.) at Hickory Corner Rd. Library. It's important for everyone to attend as we will be discussing and wrapping up the loose ends for the May 2 fundraiser which was held at the Ramada Inn. Also, most important, we will be talking about the Golf Event for October 7. Bring your favorite treat. Louise, we look forward to your decorating the table again. We thank you for the entire year of decorating.		Wed., June 9 - 7:30 p.m. - Award Night at Hightstown High School. During this program, the "Gloria Jean Daniels/CJNBW Book Award" will be presented to Caroline Bwenge, a graduating senior. We should all try to be there to take pictures with the student after the program. Thurs., October 7, 2004 - Golf Outing at Gambler Ridge Golf Club, Cream Ridge, NJ. Please start reminding your friends to save the date. Jessica is working hard to make this new venture a success and fliers will be ready for mailing soon.

The Book Club (named "Reading Between the Lines") will be resuming in the Fall, unless we want to get together over the summer. This will be discussed at our June monthly meeting.

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 June 1 at the TR Library. The May 2 event was discussed and will be finalized with reports during our June meeting. Also, the golf outing is

being worked on, with Jessica doing a terrific job. We thank Ian Bailey for his suggestion to do this as a fundraiser and for his ongoing assistance.

**GRADUATION CONGRATULATIONS**
Hattie's grandson, Brandon, graduates this month from Bayville High School in New York. He will be attending Queens College in		Sept. We congratulate the proud grandma and grandson, and wish him lots of luck and success in college.

**SCHOLARSHIP TO HIGHTSTOWN HIGH STUDENT**
The "Gloria Jean Daniels/CJNBW Book Award" will be presented to Caroline Bwenge, on June 9 at Hightstown High's Award Night. She is a graduating senior. The program starts at 7:30 p.m. All		awards are presented by school personnel, however, we are welcome to take pictures with the student after the ceremony. We should all try to be present.

**NEW JOB CONGRATULATIONS**
Hattie has a new job as Exec. Director of Mercer County Office on Aging. After a lengthy search,		success !! We couldn't be happier for Hattie and wish her lots of good luck in her new role.

**TIPS**
Kitchen Hints - When adding eggs to pancake batter, separate them and mix the yolks in first. When everything else has been mixed, beat the whites and fold them in at the end. This will		give a lighter and more tender pancake. When you fill muffin pans with batter, fill one of the cups with water and the other muffins won't scorch during baking.

**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, Marcia and Lorna, and Louise's uncle.

**CONDOLENCES**
to Shirley whose uncle passed a few weeks ago. Our sincere sympathies		go out to the entire family.

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

June 11 - Betsy June 16 - Hattie June 18 - Ruth

July 10 - Linda July 17 - Lorna

August 18 - Louise

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