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

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE:

Dear Sisters:

Our Black History Month Program was very informative, and we thank State Assemblyman William Payne for his talk about the “NJ Amistad Commission” and the law which states that all New Jersey Schools must incorporate Black History in their Social Studies Curriculum.  He’s very passionate about the Commission and is concerned about what all children and our children in particular are taught about Black History.  It’s up to informed parents and citizens in general to make sure that this important issue isn’t swept under the rug.  Everyone needs to be proud of his/her ancestor’s contributions to American History.

We thank Illean for making contact with Assemblyman Payne’s office and eventually securing him as a speaker.

Spring is fast approaching, and we start thinking of pretty flowers, gardens, etc. However, we must complete the final preparations for our Open House which
 

 

will be held on March 19 at the Hickory Corner Road Library.  Immediately following the Open House, we will start finalizing plans for the “Woman of the Year” luncheon which will be held on June 4.

Thanks to Lois for all her efforts in contacting many colleges to recruit applicants for our Book Awards, which will be distributed at the Open House program.

Thanks to Louise for making up the beautiful “baby basket” for Kevin and Regina’s new grandchild. Regina has sent a very special “Thank you” to the Network.  Remember to stay in touch with them.

We congratulate Eleanor on her son, Randy’s selection as “The Apprentice”.  We are all equally proud and wish him the very best.

Thank you ladies of CJNBW for doing a wonderful job.

Joyce

 

 

MARCH, 2006

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat
      1 2 - Lois' Birthday 3 4
5 6

7 - Steering Comm. Meeting  7:30 p.m.

 8 9 10 11
12 13 14- No Regular monthly meeting 15 16 17 18
19 - Open House at Hickory Corner Library. 1:30 to 4:30 pm
 Joyce's Birthday
20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 31  
 
IMPORTANT DATES

Tues., Mar. 7,  8:30 p.m.  -  CJNBW Steering Committee Meeting at Twin Rivers Library.

Tues., Mar. 7,  8:00 p.m. - Mayor Mironov will present a proclamation to CJNBW for Women's History Month.

Tues., March. 14 - There will be NO Regular Monthly Meeting due to the Open House scheduled at Hickory Corner Library on March 19, 2006.
 

Our guest speaker will be Mildred Trotman, Mayor of Princeton Borough.

FUTURE EVENTS

  • April 11, 2006 - Speaker from CAPITAL HEALTH -on Obesity  & Health related problems
  • June 4, 2006 – Woman of the Year

  • June 2006 – Scholarships to high school graduates
 
The Book Club-  Call Ruth if you are interested in joining "Reading Between the Lines."  The book for March 2006 is “Bridges of Madison County.”  The discussion will be held on Monday, March 26th..   Please call Ruth if you plan to attend.
 
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 Steering Committee meeting on Mar. 7, or mail them to: CJNBW, Inc., PO Box 217, Hightstown, NJ 08520

 

Congratulations - to Eleanor on her son, Randy's selection as "The Apprentice". We are all equally proud and wish him the very best.

(Randy's next local appearance will be on Saturday, April 29, 2006 at Princeton Healthcare Systems,
"Health is a Family Affair. It's Never Too Early. It's Never Too Late"
Hyatt Regency -  102 Carnegie Center Blvd. Princeton, New Jersey
$30/person, Dinner is included. Registration required.
Please call 1.888.PHCS4YOU (1.888.742.7496) to register.

While this conference is targeted to the health needs of African American men and women ages 16 and over, all are invited to attend.)

 

CoNDOLENCEs - to Hattie and George on the death of his father.  Our sympathies go out to them.
 
TIPS
For ink spots on clothing:

Soak them in warm milk before they dry.  If the stain persists, sprinkle table salt into them and drizzle lemon juice over them.

 
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

March 2 - Lois                                  March 19 - Joyce

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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