September 2004 Newsletter

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

***PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE:***
My dear Sisters: Welcome back. I hope your summer break was at least rejuvenating. We have a wonderful range of activities to look forward to this year, not the least of all will be our First Annual Golf Outing. Jessica is the Chair of the Golf Committee and with her committee, Joyce, Ruth and Noreen Lois, she has done an amazing amount of preparation and planning. The Outing, scheduled for October 7th at the Gambler Ridge Course, is going to be an exciting first for us, and we hope to be able to offer a number of scholarships if the event is successful.		Of course, this success will require that we all help, both by advertising the event and volunteering on October 7th. As you may be aware, television sports personality, Mr. Bill Daughtry of MSN, will be our guest golfer and speaker at the dinner. In addition to the Golf Outing, the Steering Committee has scheduled a full Calendar including a Pilates demonstration in October, an art show and sale, the annual Holiday Party, a lecture on Identity theft and more. Please plan to come to all of the meetings and presentations this year and bring a friend! Yours, Noreen Lois

SEPTEMBER 2004
*Sun*	*Mon*	*Tue*	*Wed*	*Thu*	*Fri*	*Sat*
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5	6	7 Steering Comm.	8	9	10	11
12	13	14 Monthly Meeting	15	16	17	18
19	20	21	22	23	24	25
26	27	28	29	30_Jessica's Bday

**IMPORTANT DATES**
Tues., Sept. 7 - 7:30 p.m. - Steering Committee Meeting at Twin Rivers Library, Abbington Dr., Twin Rivers (443-1880). Tues., Sept. 14 - 7:30 p.m. - Regular monthly meeting at Hickory Corner Rd. Library. This will be a business meeting - hosted by the Steering Committee. However, feel free to bring a treat. Please come out, bring a friend and find out more about our upcoming golf outing on 10/7. If you have questions, please contact Jessica.		Thurs., October 7, 2004 - Golf Outing at Gambler Ridge Golf Club, Cream Ridge, NJ. Please start reminding your friends to save the date. Jessica, the Chair of this affair, is working hard to make this new venture a success. As stated above, we can use all the help we can get. It's not to late to invite any golfers that you may know. Don't forget to check with businesses you deal with for door prizes. GOLF SHIRTS for members cost $15 so come prepared to pay for your shirt.

The Book Club (named "Reading Between the Lines") is on "hold" for the time being, and we hope to resume soon.

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 Sept. 7 at the Twin Rivers Library. The main discussion, of course, was the golf outing for 10/7.

We also set up a tentative calendar for the rest of the year including Pilates (Oct.); Alzheimer (Nov.); Holiday Party (Dec.); Business Meeting (Jan.); African American History (Feb.); Open House (March);

Art Show & Sale (April); Identity Theft (May); Election of Officers (June).

Scholarships (both college and high school) will be presented at the Open House when we will celebrate "Women's History Month".

Lois will head the Scholarship Committee

ANNUAL DUES -- Please pay your dues for the coming year to our Treasurer, Shirley.

**Hosts for Various Months**
Hattie will host the October Meeting with the Pilates Instructor, Ms. D. Thomas. Ruth will host the Holiday Party Joyce will contact the Alzheimers Assn. for Nov.		Illean will host the African American History Prog. in Feb. Linda will host the Art Show in April We need someone to host the May meeting " Identity Theft"

**TIPS**
Sealed envelope? Put in the freezer for a few hours, then slide a knife under the flap. The envelope can then re resealed.		Don't throw out all that leftover wine: Freeze into ice cubes for future use in casseroles and sauces.

**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 Louise's uncle; and Kevin Quince.		Please remember all those who have suffered through many hurricanes.

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

Sept. 30 - Jessica

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 -- email
Shirley
Joyce -- email
Hattie
Illean
Ruth