October 2006 CJNBW Newsletter

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

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***PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE:***
Dear Sisters: Fall is finally here and as the seasons change, so do our schedules. Our pace picks up after enjoying the summer doing fun things. The hectic pace continues until after the Holiday Season. We've got guest speakers scheduled, and a "Tea" is planned on 12/2 at ETS's Chauncey Conference Center in Lawrenceville. This "Tea" will be a substitute for our usual Christmas get-together. These events will take us through the end of the year. Our plans, thereafter, promises to be very busy, and informative as we line up more guest speakers, plan Black History Month, and our Annual Open House where we present scholarships to women attending college. Also, in June		we give two scholarships to Hightstown High students. One of these scholarships/book awards is given by Walter and Niambi in honor of Gloria, one of our founding members. Let's roll up our sleeves, work hard to keep CJNBW going and have some fun along the way. We look forward to participating, Oct. 7, in the Hightstown Community Fair, which takes place in the downtown business area parking lot on Main Street. We Look forward to seeing everyone in Oct. Joyce

October, 2006
*Sun*	*Mon*	*Tue*	*Wed*	*Thu*	*Fri*	*Sat*
1	2	3 Steering Comm. T. R. Library	4	5	6	7 Hights. Commu. Fair
8	9	10 Monthly Meeting Hick. Corn. Library	11	12	13	14
15	16	17	18	19	20	21
22	23	24	25	26	27	28
29	30	31

**IMPORTANT DATES**
Tues., Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m. CJNBW Steering Comm. meeting at Twin Rivers Library. Sat., Oct. 7 Hightstown Community Fair. We will have a table at this event and need volunteers to man the table. More informa-tion about time, etc. will be discussed at our Steering Committee Meeting. Tues., Oct. 10, 7:30 p.m. CJNBW Regular monthly Meeting at Hickory		Corner Rd. Library. Guest Speakers: Jessie Weathers and Eileen Marcial will give a talk about "Prepaid Legal Services" and will touch on Identity Theft. FUTURE EVENTS: Sat., Dec. 2 - 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. "Tea" at ETS's Chauncey Conference Center. Cost is $15 - $20. Start asking your friends who may be interested in attending as reservations must be made.

Steering Committee Corner --
This Committee is made up of the officers of the Network. We meet at 7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Dr., E. Windsor, NJ., (609-443-1880). Any member can attend these meetings, if so desired.

The Book Club-
Call Ruth if you are interested in joining "Reading Between the Lines." . The next book and date to be determined. Please call Ruth if you have any suggestions on books to be added to the list.

**CONGRATULATIONS**
Wedding Congratulations- Biharu and Ann's daughter, Senayit exchanged vows with Christopher on 8/13 at Sayen Gardens. We wish the couple a long and happy married life.		Engaged - Kevin and Regina's son, Gyasi. We wish him and his bride-to-be, Melissa, the very best.

**TIPS**
Ice Cubes: Automatic maker: First, check the ice-cube bin because the cubes could be picking up odors from the refrigerator. Use activated charcoal (found at pet stores) as a deodorizer for the refrigerator. Put several pieces into cleaned-out, plastic butter tub, replace lid and punch holes in it and place inside the refrigerator. Wash bin with cool soapy water. Rinse and dry well.

**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. *(Note: This is the last issue for this item.)*

PLEASE KEEP THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS
IN YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS:
We also send well wishes to the following: Louise's uncle, Kevin; Illean's brother, Bill; and Lorna's mother. Ruth's sister, Laurel, continues to improve and we hope her progress moves along positively.		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

No birthday celebrations for October.

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