Central Jersey Network of Black Women

Central Jersey Network
of Black Women
P. O. Box 217
Hightstown, NJ 08520
NEWSLETTER
October, 2003

**A Note from the President:**
Dear Members and Friends: October is the month of harvest, colors and cooler nights. It is also the month of our annual Open House (October 12^th, 3:00 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Library), the first festive celebration of the CJNBW calendar. This year’s Open House will feature a lecture by Dr. L. Diane Campbell, Dean for Student and Academic Services at Mercer County Community College. Dean Campbell is also responsible for the Virtual Campus, and she has developed a wide reputation in New Jersey and nationally for her expertise in web-based course delivery. Diane Campbell is a good friend of the “Network,” and we are confident that her remarks to us will be motivating and educational. The other exciting part of the Open House program will be the presentation of book support awards to seven (7) women who are “non-traditional” college students. All of our awardees have overcome barriers to achieve their college educations, and all of them have earned high GPA’s, including being on the Dean’s List. This is the third year that CJNBW has assisted full-time students who attend one of the central New Jersey colleges, and we are proud and grateful to help these ambitious and courageous women. Let us make every effort to support our awardees, to hear our speaker, and to network. Invite a friend and a young person to meet these women, and Dr. Campbell, whose own “story” is an education in itself. Peace, Noreen Lois

OCTOBER 2003
*Sun*	*Mon*	*Tue*	*Wed*	*Thu*	*Fri*	*Sat*
			1	2	3	4
5	6	7 Steering Committee Meeting	8	9	10	11
12 Open House	13	14 No Regular Monthly Meeting	15	16	17	18
19	20	21	22	23	24	25
26	27	28	29	30	31

IMPORTANT DATES

Tues., Oct 7- 7:30 p.m. - Steering Committee Meeting at Twin Rivers Library, Abbington Dr., Twin Rivers (443-1880). Much to be finalized regarding the upcoming Annual Open House on Oct. 12.

Sunday., October 12 - 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Annual Open House - at Hickory Corner Rd Library, 138 Hickory Corner Rd., E. Windsor, N.J. (443-1332). As stated in the President's message, 7 scholarships will be awarded at this event and the guest speaker will be Dr. L. Diane Campbell, Dean for Student and Academic Services at Mercer County Community College. Please bring your friends and a young person if possible. Also, remember to bring a "grab bag" gift including one for each of your guests. We look forward to Louise's decorations.

Tues., October 14 - There will be no regular monthly meeting on this date as we are having our Open House on Oct. 12. The next regular monthly meeting will be on our regular Tuesday, Nov. 11.

Please remember to sell those greeting cards, calendars, etc. which is one of our annual fund raising efforts. If you have not gotten a catalog, please see Shirley.

OTHER IMPORTANT NOTES

The Book Club (named "Reading Between the Lines") continues. The date for the next meeting will be decided at a future meeting. In the meantime, you can start reading "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston. Bring new suggestions for our reading list.

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.

Unpaid Annual Dues are payable at our the next meeting.

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.

THANK YOU To Liston Abbott for his continued assistance with the Newsletter, flyers, Booklets, CJNBW website, etc. throughout the year.

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

PLEASE KEEP THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS IN YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS: Ruth's sister, Laura, the mothers of Marcia and Lorna, and Shirley's uncle.

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.

TIPS

Shower Walls and Floor: Use a sponge mop that has been dunked into a bucket containing a solution of 1/2 cup vinegar, 1 cup clear ammonia and 1/4 cup baking soda in 1 gallon of water. Rub around entire surface then rinse with clear water. CAUTION: DO NOT try to remove stains on porcelain tile or fiberglass with abrasive powders or steel-wool pads, because they'll scratch.

BIRTHDAYS
October - No birthdays to celebrate this month.

If your birthday has been overlooked, please contact Joyce at 448-4511

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