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of Black Women P. O. Box 217 Hightstown, NJ 08520 NEWSLETTER October, 2001 |
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of Black Women P. O. Box 217 Hightstown, NJ 08520 NEWSLETTER October, 2001 |
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| Dear Members and Friends:
Due to vacation plans, October's message is being written shortly after the terrorist attack on America. Like all of you, I am struggling to find words to express my outrage, sorrow, and feelings of revenge -- what unspeakable madness! I have been glued to the TV. watching what seems like a movie -- the destruction of our symbols of might and power plus the horrendous loss of lives! But as the hours and days pass, I have been touched by the amazing acts of courage, bravery, and just plain goodness of the American people. |
These acts of terrorism can destroy life
and property, but somehow those same acts have helped to unify all our
citizens in ways we never imagined. Please remember the dead, missing,
and their families in your prayers. May God bless America.
Let us also care for each CJNBW member, and bring friends and family to celebrate our unity at the Open House on Sunday, October 14 at 3:00pm. Sincerely,
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| Tuesday, Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m. - Steering Committee
Meeting at Twin Rivers Library. We will be making final plans
for the Open House to be held on 10/14.
There will be no regular monthly meeting for October. The Open House will take the place of this meeting. Regular monthly meetings will resume on November 13. Sunday, October 14, - 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. - Open House at Twin Rivers Community Room , 276 Abbington Drive, E. Windsor, NJ (located behind the Twin Rivers Library). Our guest speaker will be Carine Toussaint-Ramos who recently completed a "Semester at Sea" which took her to many countries. She will share her experiences along with artifacts and pictures. Please be sure to bring a friend as this should be a very exciting program. Tuesday, Nov. 6 - 7:30 p.m. - Steering Committee Meeting will be held at Ruth Timins home due to library closings for Election Day. |
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 Friday,
Nov. 9, 2001 - 7:30 p.m. - The Book Club, with a tentative name of "Reading
Between the Lines" will resume. The first meeting will be held
at Marcia Duhart's, 210 Mill Run Court, Hightstown, NJ (609) 426-4117.
This first meeting is to discuss how we wish to proceed with the Book Club.
Bring your suggestions regarding books you'd like us to read so we can
make a list for the year. We will also discuss how many times we
should meet for the year and where. Please let Marcia know you are coming. |
A meeting was held on 8/21 at Ruth's home. Here are highlights of our discussions: 1. It was suggested that since the full criteria for scholarships have not been completed to date, we give 3 Book Awards of $250 each (to women from 3 colleges). Noreen Lois Duncan is working with 3 colleges to get names. Then starting 6/02, scholarships will be awarded. 2. Establish a mentoring program to assist the scholarship recipients. Since we have many resources within the Network, which could benefit these ladies, Beverly Hobbs will be working on a resource list, so you will be hearing from Beverly. 3. Members are asked to think of another individual we can honor
next year (as we did Gloria Daniels in 2001). Bring your suggestions.
The possible date is April, 2002.
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| Steering Committee Corner (continued)
4. Possibility of a "Holiday Tea" on 12/16/01 in lieu of a party. Lois Duncan has volunteered her home. 5. Guest speaker for our Nov. meeting will be either Jocelyn Bines of Habitat for Humanity or Sally Osmer, Director of Crisis Ministries whose Agency helps the community in numerous ways. |
| DUES: It's that time again to pay dues, which will be collected at the Open House. Our Treasurer, Shirley Vassall, will be prepared to accept payments. Also, feel free to mail your dues to Shirley. |
| SCHOLARSHIP - We will be working on the new scholarship
requirements. As you know, we will be assisting women returning to
school. Regina, Beverly and Lois volunteered to serve on the scholarship
committee. This committee will determine the criteria for the award
and report to the membership at a later date.
See "Steering Committee Corner" for more information. |
| TIPS: Window Cleaning Solution
- The best mixture for cleaning windows is 1/2 cup of amonia, 1 cup of
white vinegar, and 2 tbs. of cornstarch in a bucket of warm water.
For Cold Weather Window Cleaning, add 1/2 cup of rubbing
alcohol to the above mixture on cold days to prevent ice from forming on
your windows.
Sauce too thin? Add potato flakes instead of flour to thicken. Safety Tip - Jot down the name of your nearest relative, a trusted neighbor, and your physician on a card, and tape it to the sun visor or your car. It may be helpful in an emergency. |
| President
Ruth Rainford Timins |
Recording Secretary
Linda Moton Rivers |
| Vice President
Noreen Lois Duncan |
Corresponding Secretary
Joyce Abbott |
| Treasurer
Shirley Davis-Vassall |
Parlimentarian
Beverly Hobbs |
| Historian/Member-at-Large
Illean Fussell |
BIRTHDAYS |
No birthdays to celebrate this month. If your birthday has been overlooked, contact Joyce Abbott. |
| BEST WISHES & CONTINUED Good Health TO: Arlene Banks and Gloria Daniels; the mothers of Marcia Duhart, Lorna Jones, Louise Smith, Joan Tomlin, and Shirley Vassall's mother-in-law. |
Scenes from travels of our OPEN HOUSE (10/14)
guest speaker, Ms. Carine Toussaint-Ramos.
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