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

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE:

My dear sisters:

This is Women's History Month, so let us celebrate ourselves, our mothers, sisters, daughters, aunts and women in general.  On Tuesday, March 2, a Proclamation was presented to CJNBW, along with other women's organizations.  Mayor Janice Mironov did the honors.

On May 2  our annual "Woman of the Year" celebration takes place at the Ramada Inn on Monmouth St., Hightstown.  Invitations regarding the luncheon will be going out very soon so start talking to your friends.  

Please note the important dates listed below.  We will be very busy in the upcoming months and look forward to seeing each member and their friends.

Always,

Joyce A. (for Noreen Lois)

MARCH 2004
Sun Mon

Tue

 Wed Thu Fri Sat
  1 2 Steering Comm. Meeting
   Noreen's Birthday		 3 4 5 6
7 8 9  Regular_Meeting_7:30_p.m. 10 11 12 13
14 15 16  17 18 19 Joyce's
    Birthday		 20
21 22 23  24 25 26 

27 

28 29  30  31       

IMPORTANT DATES

Tues., March 2-  7:30 p.m. -  Steering Committee Meeting at  Hattie's as the library was not available.  In April we will resume at  Twin Rivers Library, Abbington Dr., Twin Rivers (443-1880).  E. Windsor Mayor, Janice Mironov, presented us with a Proclamation for Women's History Month, along with several other local women's organizations. 

Tues., March 9 - 7:30 p.m. -  Regular  Monthly Meeting at Hickory Corner Rd Library, 138 Hickory Corner Rd., E. Windsor (448-1332).  The meeting is open to anyone, especially to those interested in joining the CJNetwork.  In order to celebrate "Women's History Month" our President, Noreen, an English Professor at Mercer County Community College, will read some of her published work "Caribbean Women".  Please bring your friends as this should be a very interesting and enjoyable evening.  Remember to bring a treat to share.

Ian Bailey will attend this meeting to discuss and explain a possible fund raiser, namely a Golf event.  This should be very interesting
OTHER IMPORTANT  NOTES

Tues., March 2 - Mayor Janice Mironov, presented a Proclamation for Women's History Month, to CJNBW and other local women's organization.

Sat., March 20 - Annual Health Fair, sponsored by the Latina Women's Org., at Hightstown High School.  We will have a table and need volunteers.  The Fair runs from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.  Depending on attendance, the Fair may end a little early.

April 3 - Latina Women's Council luncheon at the Ramada Inn, celebrating Women's History Month.  We will be getting more information about this event.

MARCH IS "WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH"

Please be on the lookout for programs, lectures, etc. of interest to all women and share your finds with friends and family.
 
The Book Club (named  "Reading Between the Lines")  will meet on Friday, April 16, at 7:30 p.m. at Joyce's home.  The book we will be reading and discussing is "The Five People you Meet in Heaven", by Mitch Albom.  Please be sure to let Joyce know if you plan to attend, so she can be ready for us. We'd love to have you there.
 
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 Woman of the Year  program, Sunday, May 2, will be a luncheon this year, to be held at the Ramada Inn on Monmouth St., Hightstown.

The committee met at Hattie's after CJNBW was presented with a Proclamation for Women's History Month. E. Windsor Mayor, Janice Mironov did the honors at the Municipal Bldg.

We discussed the May 2 program, cost of tickets, duties of members and deadlines.  Information on these matters will be brought to your attention on 3/9 meeting.
 

THANK YOU

Our February program for Black History Month was well attended and we couldn't have done it without the hard work of the following persons: Illean for the Program; Linda for the food and refreshments and Louise for the decorations and Valentine treats.  Well done ladies, and we again say many, many thanks to all 3 of you.  We truly appreciate your time and efforts.

 

TIPS

Budweiser beer conditions the hair; Pam cooking spray will dry finger nail polish; Mayonnaise will kill lice as well as condition your hair; Brewed Lipton Tea will make hair shiny; Listerine will remove dirty grout

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 Shirley and Louise's uncles.

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

   March 2 - Noreen                 March 19 - Joyce

  April 13 - Beverly 

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
Shirley 
Joyce
Hattie 
Illean
Ruth
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