Central Jersey Network
of Black Women
P. O. Box 217
Hightstown, NJ  08520
NEWSLETTER
November, 2004
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE:

My dear sisters of CJNBW:

We are still basking in the success of the first annual golf outing. At the Steering Committee meeting this week, we cleared up all outstanding financial accounts, and we have made a profit, not as much as we had hoped, but this was our first venture of this kind.  Now, we have developed some strategies for planning next year’s event, and the organizational structure is in place.  Once again thank you all who worked on this event, especially Jessica, Joyce, and Ruth.  Thanks also to all those who supported the team and worked on October 7th, Illean, Hattie, Shirley, and Louise for the beautiful decorations.

This month, we are hosting a presentation on Alzheimer’s at our monthly meeting on November 9th.  Ms. Eileen Doremus will address members and guests.  Joyce has corresponded with Ms. Doremus and we have distributed flyers announcing her presentation.  However, 

we need participants to hear Ms. Doremus.  Please, make calls, come out and bring your friends and neighbors.  This is a very important and timely subject.  Linda will chair this meeting.  Anyone is invited.

Next month is our annual holiday party, hosted by Ruth on December 12th.  This year, as we did in the past, we are asking all party goers to bring wrapped gifts for Crisis Ministries.  Also, Illean has a contact who is collecting for Haitian Hurricane Relief.  We would like to donate new, unused bed-linens and towels to those who suffered the effects of two hurricanes in Haiti, this summer.  More to come on this later.

Once again, thanks to all those who continue to support our good work. See you at the meeting!

Best, 

Noreen Lois

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IMPORTANT DATES

Tues., Nov. 2  -  7:30 p.m. -  Steering Committee Meeting at  Joyce's  due to Library closing for Election Day..

Tues., Nov 9- 7:30 p.m. -  Regular monthly meeting at Hickory Corner Rd. Library.  Our guest will be Ms. Doremus of the Alzheimer's Assn. This is a most appropriate topic since Nov. is Alzheimer's Awareness Month.  Please pass the word. Most of us are directly or indirectly affected by the disease, therefore, we can all learn more and share the information with family and friends. Please be on time and bring a friend 

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or acquaintance.  Also, bring a treat to share.  Regular meetings are open to all interested persons.

Sunday, Dec. 12  - CJNBW Christmas Party at Ruth's.  Each member can bring a spouse or friend.  More details to follow. As stated in the President's message, we will be collecting some gifts/donations for charity.   

Dec. 3 - 12  @ Crossroads Theatre -   the story of "Ella Fitzgerald: First Lady of Song", featuring Freda Payne. This promises to be very entertaining.
 
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 Nov. 2 at Joyce's home due to the closing of all libraries for Election Day.  We wrapped up all the loose ends concerning the golf outing and look forward to next year.  Everyone learned a lot and will use this new knowledge to make the next outing 

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 better and more profitable.

Our attention now turns to the upcoming Holidays.  As we've done in the past, we plan to collect gifts for charity, and a possibility is giving to victims of the hurricanes in Haiti.
 
ANNUAL DUES  --  Please pay your annual dues to our Treasurer, Shirley, as some dues are still outstanding.
 
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.

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 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

Dishwasher:  To remove  brownish-orange stains, use a lemon or orange powdered breakfast drink.  It's the citric acid that works.  Put 1 or 2 tablespoons, but no detergent, in the 

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dishwasher cups.  Run the dishwasher through the wash cycle.  Repeat until all stains are removed.  It should look almost new.
 

CONDOLENCES TO:

Marcia, who recently lost her mother.  We send our sincere condolences to the family.

Hattie, who lost a family friend who was very dear to her.  Our condolences and prayers to both Marcia and Hattie.

GET WELL

Lorna's father has been hospitalized for the past few weeks, and it is our wish for a speedy recovery.

 
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 

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 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. Remember Lorna's 

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 father, too, who is hospitalized.  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 

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 achievements are  made.  However, you must let Joyce know so mention can be made in the Newsletter.
  
BIRTHDAYS

   No birthdays to celebrate for Nov.

   Dec. 1 - Illean

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
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