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Central Jersey Network
of Black Women
P. O. Box 217
Hightstown, NJ  08520
NEWSLETTER
September, 2005
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE:

Dear Sisters:

I do hope everyone had a wonderful summer and are looking forward to the beautiful fall season.

Thanks to the previous officers who served us the past two years – we gratefully appreciate all the hard work that you’ve done for the Network.  Thanks also to our newly elected officers who have agreed to serve for the next two years (Illean, Jessica, Lois, Louise, Ruth and Shirley). 

 Welcome to another new, and I hope, exciting year in the life of CJNBW where we continue to give of our time to the community and students area- wide.

As the new President, I ask that you be patient as I settle in.  Sitting in the “hot seat” always seem easy until you are there.  As I stated at the Steering Committee meeting on Aug. 24, please do not hesitate to let me know if I’m doing anything incorrectly and also remember that we can agree to disagree.  Everyone should feel free to give an opinion, and others can disagree in a constructive manner.

We are looking for new ideas to increase membership and suggestions for guest speakers, so bring your ideas to our

 

meetings.

.I feel we need to take some time, every once in a while, to energize ourselves, thereby being in a position to give more to others.

Some suggestions to consider for pure relaxation: a few bus trips; afternoon tea at the Chauncey Conference Center.  These trips would not be in lieu of our meetings or other CJNBW functions.  We can call them “extra curricular” activities.  We will discuss this further if the membership wants to pursue the ideas.

We have been asked to assist with tutoring and mentoring for Hightstown High School  students and we have invited Merion Wells of the HHS to speak at our regular meeting on Sept 13th to explain the details of how members can become involved in these programs.  She has sent us some forms which are to be completed and returned to her ASAP so that she can show the superintendent the level of commitment from this network. 

Another item for discussion is to compile the written history of CJNBW, and the goal would be to have this done in 2 years. We have a lot to think about.

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Thanks to Ruth for hosting our first Steering Committee meeting.  As usual, Ruth is a very gracious hostess and we thank her for the delicious meal, and Jessica for the scrumptious apple pie.
 

Enjoy the last big summer weekend and look forward to seeing everyone in Sept.

Thank you,

Joyce
 

SEPT, 2005

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4 5 6 - Steering Comm. Meeting 7 8 9 10
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13-Regular Monthly Meeting

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30-Jessica's Birthday

  
 
IMPORTANT DATES
Tues., Sept. 6 - 7:30 p.m.  -  Steering Committee Meeting at Twin Rivers Library.

Tues., Sept. 13 - 7:30 p.m. -   Regular monthly meeting at Hickory Corner Rd. Library (448-1330).  Our guest speakers will be Ms. Merion Wells and Gretchen Bryan of  Hightstown High School.  They will discuss the details of how we can help in the mentoring and tutoring of high school students.

There is a critical need in the community, so

 
  tell your family and friends to come out and sign up to help the students!

FUTURE TOPICS/TRIPS

  • Speaker from CAPITAL HEALTH -on Obesity  
  • Discussion on BLACK HISTORY
  • Bus outings to Shomburg, Longwood Gardens
  • Afternoon Tea
  • Christmas Party
The Book Club  "Reading Between the Lines" will resume in November.  Call Ruth (609) 799-7143 to suggest next title or make suggestion at Sept. 13th meeting.
 

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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 had a preliminary meeting on August 24 at  Ruth's house. Joyce, Illean, Jessica, Louise and Ruth attended. 

Absent: Lois & Shirley

A scholarship was awarded to Sakira Lavendar from Trenton Central High School.  She will be going on to Hampton University in the fall.

 
New officers of CJNBW  were installed on Sunday, July 10 at Lois' home. 

President  - Joyce
VP           - Lois
Treasurer - Shirley
Rec.Secretary - Jessica
Corr. Secretary-Ruth
Historian         - Illean
Parlimentarian/Member at Large-Louise
 
TIPS

Garlic Odors in plastic containers:  If they've taken on a garlicky odor, wash in hot, soapy water and then give them a

 
vinegar rinse and dry.  Stuff a crumpled sheet of newspaper inside and put the lid on securely and leave for a day or two.

GET WELL
Good News!!!  Everybody is OK this month.
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.

 
 

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PLEASE KEEP THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS
 IN YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS:
Ruth's sister, Laurel, Ruth's mother;  Louise's uncle; Kevin Quince; 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

Sept. 30  - Jessica

If your birthday has been overlooked, please contact Ruth.

CJNBW Officers for 9/2005 6/2007
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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