Program Handbook

JACK AND JILL OF AMERICA, INC.

THE NORTH JERSEY CHAPTER

CHAPTER ESTABLISHED: MAY 27, 1949

PROGRAM HANDBOOK

2012-2013

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL AND IS INTENDED SOLELY FOR USE BY MEMBERS OF THE NORTH JERSEY CHAPTER OF JACK AND JILL OF AMERICA, INC. FOR THE PURPOSES OF ADVANCING CHAPTER OPERATIONS. USE FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE OR BY

ANY OTHER PERSON IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Power & Potential: Parents Empowering Youth: Leadership Development, Cultural Heritage, Community Service

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National Information

National Profile 3

National Hymn & Prayer 4

National History 5

National Governing Documents Overview 8

National Organizational Chart 9

National Executive Board/Headquarters 10

Pertinent Facts and Dates 11

Jack and Jill Foundation 14

Regional Information

Regional History 16

Eastern Region Officers 17

Eastern Region Dates to Remember 18

Chapter Information

North Jersey Calendar 19

North Jersey Geographic Area 20

North Jersey History 21

Presidents of North Jersey 22

Distinguished Mothers of North Jersey 23

North Jersey Officers 24

North Jersey Teen Executive Board 25

Chapter Roster 26

Group Rosters and Activity Schedules 35

Committees 47

Budget 50

Hospitality Schedule 51

North Jersey Observance of National Recognition Days 52

Appendices:

A Code of Ethics

B Chapter Bylaws

C National Constitution and Bylaws

JACK AND JILL OF AMERICA NATIONAL PROFILE

The OBJECTIVES of this non-profit organization are:

•To create a medium of contact for children which will stimulate growth and development

•To provide for children a constructive educational, cultural, civic, recreational and social program

The AIMS of the organization are:

•To aid mothers in learning more about their children by careful study

•To seek for all children the same advantages which we desire for our own

•To support all national legislation aimed at bettering the conditions of all children

JACK AND JILL MOTTO“Let’s work, let’s play, let’s live

together.”

JACK AND JILL PLEDGETo support the aims of the National

Organization

JACK AND JILL EMBLEM

JACK AND JILL COLORS

Pink & Blue

JACK AND JILL FLOWERPink Sweetheart Rosebud

2012 – 2014 NATIONAL THEME“Power & Potential Parents Empowering Youth

2012 – 2014 NATIONAL PROGRAM THRUST

Leadership Development Cultural Heritage Community Service


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JACK & JILL NATIONAL HYMNWords and Music by Samuel J. Brown III

Let’s work, let’s play, let’s live together Is our Jack and Jill Motto forever.

We’re one big family of love,With blessings from God up above.

Gain our children’s trust, make them leaders we must, To believe in themselves, to achieve and excel.

Let’s work, let’s play, let’s live togetherIs our Jack and Jill motto forever.

In our hearts we pray, that ev’ry day,Our motto’s fulfilled; long live Jack and Jill.

JACK AND JILL PRAYER

Our Father, make us better parents. Teach us to understand our children, to listen patiently to what they have to say, and to answer all their questions kindly. Keep us from interrupting them, talking back to them, and contradicting them. Make us as courteous to them as we would have them be to us. Give us the courage to confess our sins against our children and to ask them forgiveness when we know that we have done them wrong.

May we not vainly hurt the feelings of our children. Forbid that we should laugh at their mistakes to resort to shame and ridicule as punishment. Let us not tempt our children to lie and steal. So guide us hour by hour that we may demonstrate by all we say and do, that honesty produces happiness.

Reduce, we pray, the meanness in us. May we cease to nag, and when we are out of sorts, help us, O Lord, to hold our tongues. Blind us to the little errors of our children and help us to see the good things that they do. Give us a ready word for honest praise. Help us to grow up with our children to treat them as those of their own age; but let us not expect of them the judgments and convictions of adults. Allow us not to rob them of the opportunities to wait upon themselves, to think, to choose, and to make decisions.

Forbid that we should ever punish them for our selfish gain. May we grant them all their wishes that are reasonable and have the courage to withhold a privilege, which we know, will do them harm. Make us to be fair and just, so considerate companionable to our children that they will have a genuine esteem for us. Fit us to be loved and imitated by our children. With all thy gifts, Dear God, give us calm and poise and self-control.

Amen


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National HistoryJack & Jill of America, Inc. was founded January 24, 1938 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from a meeting of 20 mothers by the leadership of Marion Stubbs Thomas with the idea of bringing together children in a social and cultural environment. In 1964, as more groups became active, bylaws were drawn up and incorporated under the laws of Delaware. The organization was a nonprofit family organization by mothers of children between the ages of 2 and 19 holding membership. Jack & Jill celebrated its 50th Golden Anniversary in January 1988. The organization continues on, dedicating its resources to improving the quality of life, particularly African-American children.

In the first issue of Up the Hill, National Founder Marion Stubbs Thomas reflected on Jack and Jill’s first ten years.

“…When the first little group of us organized in January 1938, in Philadelphia, we were seeking to stimulate a social and cultural relationship between our children. When I contacted the mothers and suggested a meeting to discuss plans for (the) new club, they were all enthusiastic and responded in a manner, which was heartwarming. Little did we dream at the time that this idea, which was so important and inspiring, would grow to such proportions. As new members were welcomed, and then new chapters formed, the aims and ideals of Jack and Jill were strengthened, always with our children as the focal point. To us as mothers, it has become a means of furthering an inherent and natural desire – the desire to bestow upon our children all the opportunities possible for a normal and graceful approach to beautiful adulthood. It is intensely satisfying to predict a nationwide group of mothers and children bound together by similar interests and ideals. As we grow in numbers and achievements, may we always keep before us the lofty principles upon which Jack and Jill of America was founded.”

After that rainy Friday night meeting in Philadelphia on January 24, 1938, the idea of those 20 mothers to bring together children in a social and cultural relationship spread first to New York City then to Washington, D.C. Thus, Jack and Jill became an inter-city association. Between 1944 and 1946, the group expanded to ten. On June 1, 1946, representatives of eight of the ten groups met in Philadelphia to consider organizing into a national organization. The purpose and aims were set forth, committees established, and new officers were elected and installed.

At the Second National Convention in Columbus, Ohio in 1947, five new Chapters were granted membership. Up the Hill, the first official publication was published in May 1948. The Constitution and Bylaws were drawn up and set forth these objectives: to create a medium of contact for the children and to provide a constructive educational, recreational, and social program for the children and their parents. Jack and Jill of America was incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware on August 28, 1947. At the Third National Convention in Washington, D.C. in 1948, the observance of Jack and Jill Day by all Chapters was instituted; the National Meeting was extended to two days; and all past presidents were made members of the Advisory Council.

At the Fourth National Convention in New York in 1949, a Regional Committee was formed to study the needs of the National organization and to submit a plan for future operation. In June 1951, the Philadelphia mothers and teenagers invited the teenagers of other chapters within driving distance to Philadelphia to attend the first Regional Teen


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Conference. The second meeting of teenagers in the eastern Chapters was held in New York in 1952. The Teenage Committee on Regional Boundaries for Annual Teenage Conferences agreed that the boundaries should include these seven areas: Central, Eastern, Mid-Atlantic, Midwestern, South Central, Southeastern, and Southwestern. These were to be subject to change as the teenage population increased and more Chapters were added. (Currently, the seven Regional designations are: Central, Eastern, Far West, Mid-Atlantic, Midwestern, South Central, and Southeastern.)

The First Mothers’ Regional Conferences were held in 1959. Regional meetings, in accordance with the Revised Plan of 1957, were “…to allow fuller, closer participation by Chapters in all geographical areas, thus making for a stronger program.” The Mothers’ Regional Conferences were to be held in June or July on alternate years with the National Conclave.

At the Fifteenth National Convention in Minneapolis in 1962, the Bylaws were amended to elect not more than one National Officer from a given Region. This was to permit equal representation of all Chapters on the Executive Committee, one from each of the seven Regions.

Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated was granted 501-C-4 tax exemption status by the Internal Revenue Service of the United States in 1964. The annual observance of Black Family day by all Chapters was instituted in 1986. For the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated in 1988, Jack and Jill father Samuel J. Brown III (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Chapter) was commissioned to write the Jack and Jill Hymn.

The organization’s National Emblem was officially registered as its trademark in 1993. The emblem was designed by Jack and Jill father Edward S. Richards (Chattanooga, Tennessee Chapter).

Since establishing its first national service project, “The Research for Rheumatic Fever,” in 1947, Jack and Jill has contributed to an array of nonprofit organizations and causes including The Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, which was designated the official National Project form 1952 - 1957; the National Association of Mental Health; the NAACP Freedom Fund, Life Memberships, and Legal Defense; the Urban League; the United Negro College Fund, etc. At the 1956 National Convention in San Francisco, one of the recommendations of the National Service Project Committee that was adopted established a committee to study plans for a National Project that would be exclusively Jack and Jill and would have no affiliation with any other group, organization, or corporation. At the Seventeenth National Convention in 1966, the following resolution was passed:

“We resolve that within two years Jack and Jill establish a charitable foundation with the National Service Project assets, and that the Executive Committee be empowered to appoint the personnel of said foundation to delineate the scope and perform all the necessary acts to create the foundation.”

Jack and Jill of America Foundation became a reality and was incorporated in 1968 in Chicago, Illinois.


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Jack and Jill also has a long history of cooperative relationships with other organizations working to improve the quality of life for children, particularly Black children. Included among those organizations are the Children’s Defense Fund; the National Black Child Development Institute; A Better Chance; AFRICARE; the National Association of Black

Organizations (NABO); and the National Alliance for Nonviolent Programming. Additionally, a Disaster Fund allows the organization to respond to Jack and Jill victims of natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, etc. The organization established a trust fund of $25,000 for the Thompson Family sextuplets.

At the 28th National Convention in Memphis, Tennessee in 1990, the delegates voted to raise the necessary revenue to purchase a site for the National Headquarters Building in the Washington, D.C. area. Funding for the purchase was to accrue from a one-time

fee imposed on all existing members and on all new members upon entrance into the organization. A National Headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia was purchased in 1994 and later sold in 1998. The National Office is located in Washington, D.C.

Jack and Jill of America, Inc. has a membership base of over 10,000 families and approaches its 75th Anniversary. Jack and Jill is the oldest and largest African American family organization in the United States. Jack and Jill of America, Inc. is committed to ensuring that all children have the same opportunities in life.


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National Governing Documents OverviewGovernance is a system by which an organization directs and controls its functions and relates to its members. It is the way in which the organization: 1) manages and conducts business; 2) minimizes risk; 3) ensures continuity, transparency and equity; and 4) protects the membership.

The membership is the sole authority to amend, enact, and ratify all bylaws, rules, edicts, resolutions and policies, and is empowered to do so at the biennial national conventions of the organization.

The National Executive Board is comprised of elected officers of the organization that are empowered to: 1) implement and enforce the rules and policies of the organization; 2) provide accountability, oversight, transparency; 3) assess risk management; and 4) provide internal control framework.

Governance is vital to maximize overall member value. Governance is not only important for internal decision making, it is also important for shaping external perceptions. It insures that the organization operates in an orderly fashion, provides accountability, sustainability, liability and indemnification.

The governing documents of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. include (but not limited to):

Charter (Articles of Incorporation)

National Constitution and Bylaws (See Appendix A)

National Executive Board Resolutions

Policy and Procedures Manual (with appendices of manuals, handbooks, guidelines)

Chapter Bylaws

Robert’s Rules of Order

Governance documents may be found on the national website via the member private portal at www.jack-and-jill.org or from your regional and/or chapter officers.


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Organizational Chart

CHAPTERLEADERSHIP

REGIONAL EXECUTIVE TEAM

NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD

Governance: Organization Charter, Constitution and By-lawsMember Code of Ethics, Policies and Procedures

NationalPresident

NO, RD, RT,

RS, MAL

Local Chapters

National Vice

President

NO, RD, RT,

RS, MAL

Local Chapters

National Program Director

NO, RD, RT,

RS, MAL

Local Chapters

National Recording Secretary

NO, RD, RT,

RS, MAL

Local Chapters

National Correspondi

ng Secretary

NO, RD, RT,

RS, MAL

Local Chapters

National Treasurer

NO, RD, RT,

RS, MAL

Local Chapters

National Editor

NO, RD, RT,

RS, MAL

Local Chapters

NO = National OfficerRD = Regional DirectorRT = Regional TreasurerRS = Regional SecretaryMAL = Foundation Member-At-Large


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2012-2014 National Executive BoardNational President

Tamara Turnley RobinsonSoutheastern Region

4455 Lower Roswell Road#683365

Marietta, GA 30068404-683-8837 (C)

[email protected]

National PresidentTamara Turnley Robinson

Southeastern Region4455 Lower Roswell Road

#683365Marietta, GA 30068404-683-8837 (C)

[email protected]

National PresidentTamara Turnley Robinson

Southeastern Region4455 Lower Roswell Road

#683365Marietta, GA 30068404-683-8837 (C)

[email protected]

National Vice PresidentTammy King

Eastern RegionP.O. Box 790

Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417201-803-6456 (C)

[email protected]

National Vice PresidentTammy King

Eastern RegionP.O. Box 790

Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417201-803-6456 (C)

[email protected]

National Program DirectorGladys M. HendersonSouth Central Region2518 Briarglen DrivePearland, TX 77581713-598-3300 (C)

[email protected]

National Program DirectorGladys M. HendersonSouth Central Region2518 Briarglen DrivePearland, TX 77581713-598-3300 (C)

[email protected]

National Recording SecretaryAllison Copeland

Mid-Atlantic RegionP.O. Box 266

Suffolk, VA 23439757.478.6681

[email protected]

National Recording SecretaryAllison Copeland

Mid-Atlantic RegionP.O. Box 266

Suffolk, VA 23439757.478.6681

[email protected]

National Corresponding SecretaryKimberley Goode

Mid-Western RegionP.O. Box 240226

Milwaukee, WI 53224734-545-03979 (C)

[email protected]

National Corresponding SecretaryKimberley Goode

Mid-Western RegionP.O. Box 240226

Milwaukee, WI 53224734-545-03979 (C)

[email protected]

National TreasurerCrystal TurnerCentral Region

1930 17th Street NWWashington, DC 20009-6207

316-312-6605 (C)[email protected]

National TreasurerCrystal TurnerCentral Region

1930 17th Street NWWashington, DC 20009-6207


National EditorRegina Page

Far West Region2058 N. Mills Ave.

PMB 508Claremont, CA 91711


National EditorRegina Page

Far West Region2058 N. Mills Ave.

PMB 508Claremont, CA 91711


Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated1930 17th Street, NW

Washington, DC 20009Tel: 202.667.7010Fax: 202.667.6133

Executive DirectorDy Brown, Executive Director

[email protected]

Tranae JonesFinancial Associate and Office Manager

[email protected]


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PERTINENT FACTS & DATES1. Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated, was organized in 1938 in Philadelphia, PA by Marion

Stubbs Thomas. There are two (2) founders: Marion Stubbs Thomas and Louise Truitt Jackson.

2. Chapters have organizers and charter members upon installation as a chapter.3. The first National President was Dorothy B. Wright, one of the organizers of Jack and Jill of

America, Incorporated.4. There are seven (7) National Officers who represent the seven (7) Regions. They are

President, Vice-President, Program Director, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer and Editor.

5. There are seven (7) Regions and Regional Directors. The Regions are: Central, Eastern, Far West, Mid-Atlantic, Mid-Western, South Central and Southeastern.There are national recognition days with mandatory activities that are observed annually:a. Jack and Jill Day during the month of September.b. National Black Family Day during the month of May.c. Carole Robertson Memorial Day during the month of September to honor a Jack and Jill

Teen that was killed in the Birmingham, Alabama church bombings. Memorial activities in honor of Carole Robertson can be for the entire chapter, but are strongly recommended for teen groups.

6. Jack and Jill Chapters must financially support the Jack and Jill of America Foundation, our National Service Project, by raising funds through chapter fundraisers or chapter contributions. A chapter is required to give one-third of all monies raised to Foundation and the remainder of all monies raised must be given to 501(c)(3) organization(s).

7. Each chapter must have a minimum of one local service project per age groups and mothers group.

8. The National Convention meets biennially (even numbered years) and alternates years with the Regional Conference, which meets in the odd number years.

9. The Teen Regional Conferences meet annually.10.The National Program Director publishes the Member Manual and SCOPE for Jack and

Jill of America, Incorporated and is emailed directly to each member. The SCOPE publication is posted on the Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated website.

11.The National Editor publishes Up the Hill, the annual journal of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated and posts it on the Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated website.

12.The National Editor publishes the quarterly publication, ExecuCom, and emails it directly to each member. The ExecuCom publication is posted on the Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated website.

13.Only Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated children whose mother’s membership is Active may attend the Regional Children’s Clusters.

14.Teenagers who are not members of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. may attend upon invitation from the local teen sponsored chapter social activities. ONLY JACK AND JILL OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED TEENS WHOSE MOTHER’S MEMBERSHIP IS ACTIVE, MAY ATTEND THE TEEN REGIONAL CONFERENCES AND CLUSTERS.

15.A mother may become an Associate member of the organization when her youngest child reaches age twenty (20) or when the youngest child completes high school. Associate members must pay the National per capita tax, Regional per capita tax and


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whatever the local fees agreed upon with the Chapter. Upon completion of tenure, a member may also qualify for National Life membership as outlined in the National Constitution and Bylaws.

16.The official dress for Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated, ceremonies is uninterrupted white. This means that no other color of any kind may be on the garment or on the shoes. The official ceremonies of the organization are: new chapter chartering, installation of chapters’ officers, initiation of new members, formal opening ceremonies of conferences or any ceremony listed in the official Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated Manual under the section labeled ceremonies. The officiating officers shall wear white as well as the membership unless it is stated otherwise in the manual for the membership.

17.Only Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated, Mothers holding Active membership may attend Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated, ceremonies. Fathers may only attend the Fathers portion of the New Members Initiation Ceremony once the mothers have been initiated. Teens may only attend these ceremonies that are designated for the teen programming.

18.Ceremonies are conducted by the current highest-ranking officer in attendance.19.The official attire for Regional and National mother and teen conferences during

plenary session is business attire. This means: stocking, heels or pump (not sandals), suits or business pants suits.

20.Fathers do not hold membership in Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated. They do support the mothers and the organization through the Fathers’ Auxiliary groups. Fathers’ groups cannot have separate checking accounts, bylaws or officers.

21.The “Jack” and “Jill” are male and female children, respectively, of our organization.22.The official colors of the organization are blue and pink.23.The official flower of the organization is the pink Sweetheart Rosebud.24.The Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated, official emblem is the registered trademark

of the organization. It was designed in 1963 by Edward S. Richards, a father of Chattanooga, Tennessee Chapter.

25.The Jack and Jill National Installation Prayer is an adaptation of a Parents Prayer by Gary C. Meyers, Founder of Highlights for Children magazine.

26.The Jack and Jill Hymn was written and composed in 1987 by Samuel J. Brown, a father of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Chapter. All mothers and teens are expected to learn the hymn and sing the hymn at any official Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated ceremony when required.

27.There is only one Constitution, The National Constitution and Bylaws of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated.

28.Regions and chapters are governed by the National Constitution and Bylaws, National Policies and Procedures Manual, chapter bylaws and Robert Rules of Order. National governance documents and policies and procedures supersede any region and chapter governance. Regions and chapters shall not have any bylaws or policies and procedures that conflict with national governance.

29.Life Membership is awarded to Past National Officers who have completed their term of office and active mother tenure is in good standing.

30.The National Headquarters of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated is located at 1930 17th Street, NW Washington D.C. 20009.


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Other Important Dates to RememberJanuary 31 Legacy applications are due to National HQ

January 15 Deadline for submissions for Up the Hill to National Editor

February 15 Deadline for submissions for Scope to National Program Director

March 1 (Before National Convention) The National Nominating Committee submits slate of candidates for national office to National Recording Secretary

March Election of Chapter OfficersElection of new Chapter Members

April 1 (Before National Convention) National Recording Secretary circulates slate of candidates for national office

April Orientation of New Members

May National Black Family Day Initiation Ceremony for new members and Installation

Ceremony for Chapter Officers must be completed; Youth Service Hours due to National Program Director Teen Leadership Module Completion due to National Program Director

June 30 EOY Financial Report due to National Treasurer; EOY Chapter Program Assessment due to National Program Director

September Jack and Jill Day; Carole Robertson Day

September 30 Per Capita for all active members and associates due to National Treasurer

November 1 Chapter Program Handbook due to National Program DirectorAmendments (proposed) to National Bylaws due to National Corresponding Secretary (November immediately preceding the National Convention)

December 1 Foundation grant applications are due to Regional Member-At-Large for Jacqueline Robinson application; all other applications due to Foundation National Youth Leadership Project applications due to National Program Director


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Jack and Jill of America Foundation, Inc.The Certificate of Incorporation was issued by the Secretary of State of Illinois on February 4, 1968. The purpose as stated in the Certificate of Incorporation: "To carry on educational, literary, scientific and charitable purposes or any one of them, by the application of assets to the use of the Jack and Jill of America Foundation." Authority: Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3).

The Foundation Logo was adopted at the 1974 National Convention of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., parent organization of the Foundation. It was designed by a father of the Kansas City, Missouri Chapter.

The Foundation Board of Trustees membership consists of: • Four elected officers - the Foundation President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer.• Four National Officers of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., the parent organization -- National

President, National Vice President, National Program Director and National Treasurer.• One Regional Director on a rotating basis not represented by the National Officers• Seven Members-at-Large representing each region elected at the Regional Mothers'

Conference • Eleven Community Leaders who represent the Community-at-Large and are not necessarily

Jack and Jill members • One Jack and Jill Regional Teen President. Regional selection shall be on a rotating basis

and shall serve as an ex-officio member without voting rights.

The Foundation Executive Committee consists of the following Foundation Board of Trustees members:

• Foundation President• Foundation Vice-President• Foundation Secretary• Foundation Treasurer • National President, Jack and Jill of America, Inc.• National Vice- President, Jack and Jill of America, Inc.• National Treasurer, Jack and Jill of America, Inc.• Foundation Member-at-Large Chairperson

Chapter Responsibilities include financial support of Foundation in accordance with the National Bylaws by local fundraising activities; recommend through Member-at-Large or Regional Director board members in community representative slots; prepare, submit proposals and offer suggestions for source of funds.

Through the Foundation money raised by the Jack and Jill Chapters and donations by others are carefully channeled to help eliminate some of the contemporary obstacles that confront African American youth and those of other minority groups. In an effort to help the underachiever, who remains a casualty of his environment, the Foundation began initially with projects such as the Talking Typewriter, JACK BE QUICK, SOPHIA, and Education on Wheels.

Through funding of independent proposals, and the Jacqueline Robinson Competition Awards, the Foundation has continued to diversify its emphasis to help youth in major cities throughout the U.S.

National Project - At the beginning of the 80's, Foundation President Betty H. Johnson directed the implementation of the national project concept, Education + Leadership = Success. This was to become the united thrust of each chapter and each proposal request. The theme of this national endeavor was to assist in preparing youngsters to compete successfully in the rapidly developing technological marketplace. Such programs took place at Florida A & M University in Tallahassee, Florida and at Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio.


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Media Library - 16mm Film, "Black Excellence" (Pittsburgh-Talking Typewriter) and the film, "Reaction to Black Excellence"; Video Cassette, "The Living Foundation"; Video Cassette "Sickle Cell Anemia" (Kansas City Project); Sound Filmstrip Tape "Test Taking Skills" (Los Angeles Project); Slides: "Proud Black Images (Columbus, Ohio), "Reading Program at Baptist Children's Home" (Petersburg, Virginia).

Today, Foundation continues its role of collaboration with chapters and 501c3 organizations to ensure that youth in at-risk communities have access to a healthy lifestyle, higher education and the ability to learn how to accumulate wealth to continue the cycle of giving.

In addition, Jack and Jill Rebuilds America Project is a partnership between Jack and Jill of America, Inc and the New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity organization to build a home for a deserving family. The first Jack and Jill sponsored home was built in the lower 9th ward in New Orleans, Louisiana and the family occupied the home in March 2011. The Foundation has established a Jack and Jill Rebuilds America Project restricted fund. This fund can only be used for the Jack and Jill Rebuilds America Project and will allow Jack and Jill to utilize 100% of the donations to the rebuilding of our communities.

Jack and Jill of America Foundation, Inc.

Officers Administration Erik A. Cliette Pier Blake

President, Board of Trustees Executive Director

Jacqueline Moore Bowles Michelle RiceVice-President Administrative Assistant

Paulette KeysSecretary

Christine GovanTreasurer

1930 17th Street NWWashington, DC 20009 Phone: 202-232-5290 Fax: 202-232-1747

E-mail: administration@jackandjillfoundation.orgwww.jackandjillfoundation.org


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Regional HistoryThe idea of a regional plan of the National Organization was first advanced at the 3rd annual meeting of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., held in Washington D.C. in 1948. For several years (1948-1956), the regional plan was discussed during annual conventions. At the 1957 annual convention held in San Francisco, the Regional plan of organization was finally adopted and Regional Director was appointed or elected. The first Regional meetings were held in 1959. Regional conferences are held on alternate years with the National Conventions.

The regions are geographical subdivisions of the National organization named as follows: Central, Eastern, Far West, Mid-Atlantic, Mid-Western, South Central and Southeastern.

The National Organization is divided, for administrative purposes, into Regions to:

1. Bring together representatives of chapters within the Region2. Allow a closer, fuller participation and communication between chapters3. Enrich chapter programs4. Interpret National policy, programs and projects

The officers of the Regions are:

1. Regional Director2. Regional Treasurer3. Regional Secretary4. Member-at-large Foundation

A National Officer represents each region at the Executive Board.

Regional teen conferences are held annually. The first teen conference was held in Philadelphia, PA in June of 1952. Each Region has teen officers who are elected annually at the teen conferences.


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Eastern Region Officers 2012-2013

Regional DirectorJoi [email protected]

Regional Treasurer Elayna Rucker-Byers [email protected] Regional SecretaryVicki H. [email protected]

Member at LargeKaren Chaplin [email protected] Program ChairShawnDya [email protected]

Membership Chair Michele Courton-Brown [email protected]

Teen Advisor Davida Twitty [email protected]

Middle School AdvisorIngrid [email protected]

National OfficerTammy [email protected]

Parliamentarian Linda Spradley Dunn [email protected]

ChaplainJill Parham [email protected]

Nominating ChairSusan [email protected]

National Officer Terri Parker [email protected]

Conference Planner Renee Gadson [email protected]

Protocol Chair Nikki Farrior [email protected]

Bylaws Chair Cathy Long [email protected]

Associates Chair Melanie [email protected]

Fathers Auxiliary ChairTravis [email protected]

Celebrate 75Danielle [email protected]

EditorPaulette [email protected]

Community Service ChairMargaret [email protected]

Grievance ChairGena [email protected]

Membership Task Force ChairDebbie [email protected]

Legislative ChairMondi [email protected]

Sergeant at ArmsPaula [email protected]

Strategic Relevance & ValueJuanita [email protected]

Technology ChairCharlene [email protected]

Policies and ProceduresLisa Evans [email protected]


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Eastern Region Dates to Remember 2012-2013

September:1 Program Year Begins

Jack and Jill Day CelebrationsCarole Robertson Day Recognitions

25 Cluster Souvenir Journal Ads Due

October:1 National Per Capita and National

Conference Fee due to National Treasurer

Regional Per capita and Conference Assessment due to Regional Treasurer

20 Metropolitan Cluster hosted by Suffolk County Chapter in Long Island, NY

27 Southern Cluster hosted by Burke-Fairfax County Chapter in Falls Church, VA

November:1 Program books due to National

Program Director and Regional Program Chair

3 Northern Cluster hosted by Bridgeport, CT Chapter in Norwalk,CT

17 Delaware Valley Cluster hosted by Chester County, PA Chapter in Newark, DE

December:1 Grant Proposals due to the Regional

MAL15 Up the Hill Submission due31 Deadline for legacy requests

January: Founder’s Day Activities7 Teen Conference Registration

Opens15 Up the Hill Submissions due26-27 Teen Leadership Summit, Howard

University31 Deadline for Legacy Requests

February Associates Appreciation Activities

March:3 Carol Robertson applications due to

Regional Secretary21-24 Teen Conference Newton, MA

Chapter at Boston Marriott Copley Place, Boston, MA

April: 20 Children’s Cluster

Hosted by Queens, NY ChapterChapter Officers Elections (Mothers and Teens)Father’s Auxiliary Appreciation Activities

May: National Black Family Day

Celebration Chapter Evaluations due to National

Program Director New Chapter and Officer

Installations15 Foundation and Loose Change

Contributions due to Regional Treasurer

20 Distinguished Mother nominations due to Regional Secretary

31 New Member Joining Fees and Headquarters fee due to National New member and teen joining fees due to Regional Treasurer

June: 15 Roster of Elected Chapter Officers

due to Headquarters and the Regional Secretary

30 End of Year Financial reports due to National Treasurer

30 End of the Year Financial Reports due to National Treasurer

July: 20-25 Regional Conference hosted by

GReater Essex, NJ Cruise to Bermuda, departing Bayonne, NJ


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CHAPTER CALENDAR2012

August 25 Chapter Retreat

September 16 Jack and Jill Family Day/Carole Robertson Day

October Group Activity

26th Membership Fashion & Fun

November Legislative Month

11th Membership Committee Tea

December

9th Children’s Christmas Party

13th Fashion, Fun and Fundraising

2013

January 21st MLK Chapter Service Event/Founder’s Day

February 1st Family Ski Trip

9th Friendship & Fitness

23rd Heritage Program/Associate Appreciation Program/Father Appreciation Day

March Group Activity

April Group Activity

28th New Membership Intake

May 11th Graduating Mother’s Luncheon

16th Installation of Officers

19th Chapter Planning Meeting/Group Activity

June Group Activity/Black Family Day

1st Membership Spa Retreat

All General Meetings are held at 7:30PM on the 3rd Thursday and all Executive Board Meetings are held on the 1st Thursday in the following months:

September November January March May June

General Meetings are held at:

The Church of St. Andrew and Holy Communion,

60 W. South Orange Avenue, South Orange, N.J.


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CHAPTER MAPTowns included within the boundaries of the North Jersey Chapter


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Belleville Bloomfield Caldwell

Cedar Grove East Orange Essex Fells

Fairfield Glen Ridge Irvington

Livingston Maplewood Millburn

Montclair Newark North Caldwell

Nutley Orange Roseland

South Orange Verona West Caldwell

West Orange Summit (Union County)

CHAPTER HISTORY

A group of friends, guided by Natalie A. Johnson, formed a club to address the social and cultural needs of their children. At the Fourth National Convention in 1949, this club was accepted as an “interest group”. Formal chapter status as the North Jersey Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. occurred at the 1950 National Convention in Buffalo, New York.

CHARTER MEMBERS

Maxine C. Johnson Bettye Phillips Bernie O. Simms Lavinia Dulaney Daisy Douglas Elsie Burnett Lauretta Peniston Ivy Lambert Marjorie Granger Barbara Cuyjet Barbara Shelton Lillian Simmons Katherine Edmunds Gwendolyn Kenny Jessie Campbell Edythe Pearmen Nathalie A. Johnson Helen O. Sims Bessie Hill* Lilian Hawkins Carolyn Cassio Lela Thompson Helen T. Johnson Lea Lomack Irene Alexander

Through the years, the North Jersey Chapter has wholeheartedly supported National, Regional and Local conferences. The Chapter enthusiastically hosted the Eastern Regional Teen Conference in 1971 and 1984, the Eastern Region Teen Conference in 1961, 1971, and 1984. The Eastern Region Mother’s Conference in 1961 and the Metropolitan Cluster Meeting in 1990 and 2001. It further enjoyed sponsoring into the National organization, the Morris County Chapter in 1982, the Central Jersey Chapter in 1984, the Greater Essex Chapter in 2000, and the Essex-Hudson Chapter in 2006.

In addition to traditional activities, the chapter has a proud family and community-focused history exemplified by the service projects, scholarships, and donations to worthy causes. Our dedicated members support fund-raising ventures, which develop the communities we serve. Chapter programming is rich in the development of leadership skills for our teens, educational and cultural activities for all of our children such as Skills Olympics, the Heritage Committee (formerly Rites of Passage) and the Senior Teen Retreat.

Comprised of professional and businesswomen, the North Jersey members strive to keep Jack and Jill strong, viable, and relevant. Our commitment remains as intense as that of our founders who first lit the torch and passed on a legacy of dedication to all those who become a part of this great family.


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CHAPTER PRESIDENTS

2012-2014 Robyn Dawson Bryant 2010-2012 Juanita Thompson

2008–2010 Brenda L. Scotland 2007-2008 Doris Young Boyer

2006-2007 Ethelyn Bowers 2004-2006 Lynne Robinson

2002-2004 Karen Chaplin 2000-2002 Maureen Dodson

1996-2000 Ethelyn Bowers 1994-1996 Kimberly Woodson-Irwin

1992-1994 Constance McAllister 1990-1992 Joanne Sanders

1988-1990 Brenda Cosey 1986-1988 Margaret Costen

1984-1986 Gayle Thigpen-Allen 1981-1984 Joan Davis

1980-1984 Lonzella Brice 1979-1980 Emma Massey

1977-1978 Merle Bowser 1975-1976 Felice Dodson

1973-1975 Barbara Riley 1972-1973 Elizabeth Wilson

1971-1972 Wilma Ruth Bell


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DISTINGUISHED MOTHERS Margaret Marshall 2012 Rita Sallis 2011

Brenda Scotland 2010 Ethelyn Bowers 2009

Doris Boyer 2008 Karen Chaplin 2007

JP Powell 2006 Carolyn Anderson 2005

Bette Bland 2004 Francis King 2003

Gloria Watson 2002 Karen L. Chaplin 2001

Ethelyn Bowers 2000 Ethelyn Bowers 1999

Nina Wells 1998 Hollis Byrd 1997

Carolyn Anderson 1996 Marjorie Hunter 1995

Constance McAllister 1994 Rebecca Dawkins 1993

Joanne Sanders 1992 Margaret Costen 1991

Lonzella Brice 1991 Gayle Thigpen-Allen 1990

Karen Smith-Phillips N/A Sharon Lindsey Walton N/A


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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEThe Executive Committee, chaired by the President, shall be composed of the officers, all-standing committee chairpersons and group chairpersons. It will plan and direct the activities necessary to carry out the aims of the association including setting meeting dates, acting on requests for leaves of absence, reviewing grievances and delinquencies, reviewing committee plans and suggestions, and acting on business referred to it. It will empower the President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer to act for this organization in case of emergency.

NORTH JERSEY OFFICERS


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PresidentRobyn Dawson Bryant

1st Vice President/MembershipMonique Pryor

2nd Vice President/ProgramLaurie Carter-Robinson

Recording SecretaryAdrienne Holmes-Lampley

Corresponding SecretarySheila Bond

Treasurer Shelly Lombard

Financial SecretaryNatalie Thigpen

Editor/Journalism ChairKim Fusaro

ParliamentarianTanya Freeman

Archivist/HistorianCasilda Luck Barnes

FoundationGayla Wicks Germain

Group 1Gayla Wicks Germain

Group 2Courtney Harris Lee

Group 3Tracy Flowers

PreteensAndrea Fant Hobbs Benilde Little VirginKaran Mosley Davison

Jr TeensDiane MossAlison Scott Williams

Sr TeensRegina BeyVeronica Wakefield-9th GradeLynn Biot-Gordon-10th gradeMichelle Stevenson-11th gradeTanya Freeman-12th grade

ProtocolKrista Clapp

ChaplinGina Strain

Father’s AuxiliaryShelly Douglas

LegislativeAndrea Fant-Hobbs

TechnologyTracy Flowers

EducationDanette Edwards

HeritageKathy Jackson

Nominating

Darlene Winkler

ProceduresTanya Freeman

Ways MeansErica McDay Ali Ryan Scott

TEEN EXECUTIVE BOARD

President Sydney Freeman (Joanne Freeman)

VP Membership Elijah Adderley (Angela Adderley)

VP Programs/Community Service Hassiem Bey (Regina Mills Bey)

Treasurer Savannah Fusaro (Kim Fusaro)

Corresponding Secretary Naaman Jackson (Kathy Jackson)

Financial Secretary Isaiah Thompson (Juanita Thompson)

Recording Secretary Shari Gordon (Lynn Biot-Gordon)

Historian Morgan Garrison (Cathy Garrison)

Parliamentarian Nicole Jones (Tanya Freeman)

Sergeant -at-Arms Christopher Lassiter (Christine Lassiter)

Foundation Jordan McDay (Erica McDay)


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Mom Contact Family Sponsors

Angela Adderley

[email protected]

3 Margulis CourtWest Orange, NJ 07052

973-477-9639 (M)973-669-5611(H)

Nathaniel Adderley

Elijah Sr Teens

Dayna Hassell and Margaret Marshall

Timicka C. Anderson

[email protected]

70 Mayhew DriveSouth Orange, NJ 07079

917-685-9924 (M)212-816-6331 (W)973-327-4882 (H)

Byron Anderson

Brisco -Group IIBryce – Group II

Tiana Webb-Evans and Lynn Biot-Gordon

Casilda Luck Barnes

[email protected]

48 Stanley RoadSouth Orange, NJ 07079

973-768-7268 (M)973-761-0316 (H)

Demaree Barnes

Chase – PreteensMorgan – Group

III

Andrea Fant-Hobbs and Denise Gray-Felder

Regina Mills Bey

[email protected]

231 Montrose AvenueSouth Orange, NJ 07079

718-780-1025 (W)973-378-2399 (H)

Omar Bey

Hassiem - Sr.Teens

Legacy

Pamela Brodie

[email protected]

68 O’Connor CircleWest Orange, NJ 07052

201-306-4615 (M)973-669-8467 (H)

Michael Brodie

Chyna - Preteens

Cheryl Washington and Krista Clapp

Lynn Biot-Gordon

[email protected]

332 North Ridgewood RoadSouth Orange, NJ 07079

973-220-7936 (M)973-761-8940 (H)

Ken Gordon

Shari - Sr. TeensChaz–Junior

teens

Adrienne Prothro and Diane Scotland

Sheila Bond

[email protected]

80 Bellevue AvenueUpper Montclair, NJ 07043

973-943-5147 (M)973-783-0841 (H)973-509-0007 (W)

Alan Bond, Sr.

Alan - Sr TeensBrian - Jr. Teens

Karen Chaplin and Karen Dias Martin


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Tanya Carter-Barnes

[email protected]

5 Orchard CourtMontclair, NJ 07042973-449-7839 (M)973-744-6629 (H)

Frank Barnes, Jr.

Frank, III–Sr Teens

Adrienne– Sr Teens

Benilde Little

Laurie Carter-Robinson

[email protected]

24 Marston PlaceGlen Ridge, NJ 07028

212-799-5000 x365 (W)973-655-0660 (H)

Gary Robinson

Carter – Jr TeensDoris Boyer and Gina Strain

Lisa Chick

[email protected]

17 Upper Mountain AveMontclair, NJ 07042202-412-3070 (M)

Raymond Chick

Jamira-Sr Teens

Miles Chick- Sr Teens

Transfer

Krista S. Clapp

[email protected]

246 Kent Place Blvd.Summit, NJ 07901908-698-1460 (M)908-273-5385 (H)

John Clapp

Stephen–Sr Teens

Krista Ann –Preteens

Legacy

Kecia Clarke

[email protected]

33 Cunningham DriveWest Orange, NJ 07052

973-493-5978 (M)973-731-0750 (H)

Dane Clarke

Dane –Jr TeensKaiya-Preteens

Cathy Garrison and Cheryl Washington

Patricia Cole-Green

[email protected]

2 Halsey PlaceSouth Orange, NJ 07079

862-485-9187 (M)973-275-5152 (H)

Morris Green

Madison - Preteens

Gannon - Group III

Kim G. Walker and Laurie Carter-Robinson

Margaret Cunningham

[email protected]

43 Highwood AvenueWest Orange, NJ 07052

973-819-7618 (M)973-669-0309 (H)

Robert Cunningham

Robert - Group III

Legacy


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Karan Mosley Davidson

[email protected]

188 Elmwynd DriveOrange, NJ 07050201-923-9856 (M)973-414-6293 (H)

Bernard Andrew Lloyd Davidson

Hodiah – Preteens

Lloyd-James – Jr. Teens

Andrea Fant-Hobbs and Benilde Little

Alexis Davis (LOA)

[email protected] Green Villas, House 31

88 Mingyue RoadPudong, Shanghai China 201206

908-591-5356 (M)

Ed Davis

Grant – PreteensAustin – Group III

Transfer

Robyn Dawson-Bryant

[email protected]

19 Club BoulevardWest Orange, NJ 07052

973-634-4300 (M)973-736-1253 (H)

Roscoe Bryant

Zaire–Sr TeensChad–Sr Teens

Somalia - Preteens

Brenda Scotland and Dayna Hassell

Karen Dias-Martin(LOA)

[email protected]

246 Upper Mountain AvenueUpper Montclair, NJ 07043

973-580-1571 (M)973-783-0170 (H)

Alan Martin

Lauren - Sr.Teens

Alton –Jr Teens

Legacy

Shelly James Douglas

[email protected]

171 Christopher StreetMontclair, NJ 07042614-282-2666 (M)973-337-8535 (H)

Cory Douglas

Cory- Sr TeenSavannah-

PreteenJason Group III

Cheryl Noble

Danette Edwards

[email protected]

452 Harrison StreetEast Orange, NJ 07018

973-525-2109 (M)973-673-1776 (H)

Willis Edwards

Leah – Preteens

Darlene Winkler and Krista Clapp

Andrea Fant-Hobbs

[email protected]

2 Brookwood RoadSouth Orange, NJ 07079

973-908-0937 (M)973-275-5172 (H)

Bradford Hobbs

Madison–Preteens

Denise Gray-Felder and Melinda Gerrard


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Tracy Olivier Flowers

[email protected]

47 Collamore TerraceWest Orange, NJ 07052

973-518-0795 (M)

Clifton Flowers

Kyndall–Jr. TeensCole – Group III

Linda Wise and Joy Kay

Joanne Freeman

[email protected]

16 Linden AveWest Orange, NJ 07052

973-865-7330 (M)973-325-6420 (H)

Steve Freeman

Sydney- Sr. - Teens

Kelsey- Group III

Legacy

Tanya Freeman

[email protected]

12 Rand DriveWest Orange, NJ 07052

973-489-3956 (M)201-222-7765 (W)

Brian Freeman

Kimberly &Sarah Freeman -

Group 1Nicole Jones -

Sr.Teens

Legacy

Kim Fusaro

[email protected]

37 Elizabeth CourtBloomfield, NJ

973-338-8741 (H)

John Fusaro

John-David–Jr Teens

Savannah– Sr Teens

Laurie Carter-Robinson and Karen Dias Martin

Cathy Garrison

[email protected]

30 Cunningham DrWest Orange, NJ 07052

973-610-7387 (M)973-736-8155 (H)

Jordan Garrison

Paige- Sr TeensMorgan- Sr Teens

Jackie East-Ross and Doris Boyer

Natasha Gaujean-La Mar

[email protected]

49 Schindler TerraceWest Orange, NJ 07052

201-906-2520 (M)973-243-0367 (H)

Han La Mar

Jordan-Jr TeensNadia-PreteensNyla-Group II

Tammy King

Gayla Wicks Germain

[email protected]

42 South CrescentMaplewood NJ 07040

862-250-0110 (M)973-762-2054 (H)

Lincoln Germain

Vivienne-PreteensXavier - Group I

Tracy Flowers and Brenda Scotland


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Althea Goodison-Orr

[email protected]

49 Birchwood AvenueWest Orange, NJ 07052

973-641-1318 (M)

Will Orr

Allison-Group IIJonathan-Jr Teens

Marian Grant

[email protected]

190 Montrose AvenueSouth Orange, NJ 07079

973-763-9118 (H)

Robert Grant

Adora - PreteensIsioma - Group III

Flora Taylor andNatalie Thigpen

Dianne Greene

[email protected]

247 Crescenzi CourtWest Orange, NJ 07052

973.207-1620 (M)973-325-3931 (H)

John Greene

Chelsea - Sr Teens

Emma Pioche-Williams and Adrienne Prothro

Dara C. Gronau

[email protected]

71 Ridge Street, #9Orange, NJ 07050973-452-9774 (M)

Robert Gronau

Nia - Jr TeensTracy Flowers and Michelle Stevenson

Barbara Harris

[email protected]

2 Simon CourtPiscataway, NJ 08850973-220-0557 (M) Alexis - Sr Teens

Sheila Baynes and Hollis Byrd

Courtney Harris-Lee

[email protected]

18 Nottingham RoadWest Orange, NJ 07052

973-342-3248 (M)973-736-1004 H)

M.Ulysses

Julian–PreteensJackson–Group II

Karen Chaplin and JP Powell

Regina Henry

[email protected]

64 Fairview PlaceUpperMontclair, NJ 07043

973-906-0935 (M)973-744-6828 (H)

Fabian Henry

Nile-Sr TeensDiane Waite

Adrienne Holmes-Lampley

[email protected]

186 Woodland AvenueEast Orange, NJ 07017

201-401-9820 (M)973-673-0928 (H)201-216-6430 (W)

Fred Lampley

Frederick – Preteens

Cheryl Washington Monique Pryor


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Kathy Jackson

[email protected]

707 Pleasant Valley WayWest Orange NJ 07052

973-477-6642 (M)973-324-0408 (H)

Javon Jackosn

Naaman – Sr Teens

Asa – Preteens

Angela Adderley and Sheila Bond

Monique Jean-Pierre

[email protected]

450 North Ridgewood Road

South Orange, NJ 07079

917-767-3620 (M)973-275-6116 (H)

James Jean-Pierre

Bailey - Group I

Natasha Gaujean-La Mar and Brenda Scotland

Joy Charles Kay

[email protected]

137 Walnut StreetMontclair, NJ 07042973-464-6481 (M)

Bryan Kay

Christian -Sr Teens

Nellie Jenkins and Mary Jones

Christine Lassiter

[email protected]

902 Ridgewood RoadMillburn, NJ 07041973-953-4616 (M)973-376-0944 (H)

James

Christoper

Jordan-Sr.Teens

Legacy

Benilde Little Virgin

[email protected]

124 Bellevue AvenueUpper Montclair, NJ

07043973-216-6328 (M)973-509-3595 (H-

Private)

Clifford Virgin

Baldwin - Sr Teens

Ford–Group III

Iqua Colson and Rita Sallis

Shelly Lombard

[email protected]

42 Llewellyn RoadMontclair NJ 07052973-477-7205 (M)973-233-0130 (H)

Stephen Lombard

Andrew – Sr Teens

Benilde Little and Gabrielle Smith

Elena Mack

[email protected]

9 Tannery LaneRoseland, NJ 07068973-651-7450 (M)973-228-5866 (H)

Anthony Mack

Amanda – Preteens

Anthony – Group IDarlene Winkler


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Erica McDay

[email protected]

11 Bakley TerraceWest Orange, NJ 07052

301-529-5564 (M)973-731-5756 (H)

Ryan McDay

Jordan – Sr TeensShelby - Group IIDylan - Group I

Jackie East-Ross and Melinda Gerard

Diane Moss

[email protected]

24 Fairfield TerraceShort Hills, NJ 07078973-699-7657 (M)973-379-2696 (H)

Obi Imegwu

Evan – Sr TeensAlex – Jr teensIan - Group III

Legacy

Emma Pioche-Williams

[email protected]

28 Waddington AveWest Orange, NJ 07052

973-736-0104 (H)212-963-2952 (W)

Ronald Williams

Ron – Jr. Teens Maureen Dobson and Dayna Hassell

Monique Pryor

[email protected]

115 Roosevelt AveWest Orange, NJ 07052

347-731-6004 (M)973-736-8684 (H)

Eric Pryor

Mecca – PreteensMicah – Group II

Karen Chaplain and Melody Irving

Rhonda McFarlane Richard (LOA)

[email protected]

464 Lenox AvenueSouth Orange, 07079201-906-4026 (M)973-763-0703 (H)

Stephen Richard

Sanaa - Group IIMonique Pryor and Ethelyn Bowers

Maria Schell-Cannon

[email protected]

34 Prescott AvenueMontclair NJ 07043201-396-7777 (M)973-655-1111 (H)

Buddy Cannon

Kristen - Sr TeensJP Powell and Vivienne Frasier

Ali Ryan Scott

[email protected]

4 Edgehill Rd.West Orange, NJ 07052

917-504-7219 (M)973-731-0913 (H)

Armani Scott

Langston - Group II

Jacsyn- Group I

Legacy

Alison Scott-Williams

[email protected]

53 Whiteoak DriveSouth Orange, NJ 07079

312-953-8158 (M)973-762-0823 (H)

Ivon Williams

Ashton - Jr teensAlan - Group III



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Adrianne F. Smith (LOA)

[email protected]

76 Cummings Circle West Orange NJ 07052

973-444-3023 (M)973-243-7007 (H)

Edward Robinson

Kennedy - Sr. Teens

Jackie East-Ross and Anucka Brown-Saunders

Michelle Stevenson

[email protected]

38 Valley View Ave. Summit, NJ 07901732-547-2754 (M) 908-598-0794 (H)

Kenneth Stevenson

Alexis – Sr TeensMarcus – Jr teens

April Claxton and Melody Irvin

Gina Jacobs Strain

[email protected]

535 Longview RoadSouth Orange NJ 07079

973-477-4441 (M) 973-378-8194 (H)

Clifton Strain

Zachary - Group IIIKathy Randolph

Flora Taylor

[email protected]

324 Centre StreetSouth Orange NJ 07079

973-727-6997 (M) 973-762-9396 (H) 973-761-5322 (W)

Seth Toney

Noah Toney – Sr. Teens

Nicole Toney – Preteens Simone Toney – Preteens

Heather Smith-Willis and Caroline Anderson

Natalie Thigpen

[email protected]

303 Highland Road South Orange, NJ 07079

973-699-6085 (M)973-763-9093 (H)

Richard Thigpen

Madeline - Sr. Teens

Erica Branch-Ridley and Flora Taylor

Juanita Thompson

[email protected]

7 Colony Drive WestWest Orange, NJ 07052

973-495-3767 (M) 973-736-1960 (H)

Kenneth Thompson

Isaiah - Sr. Teens

Angela Adderley and Marilyn Booker

Veronica Wakefield

[email protected]

78 Terrace AvenueWest Orange NJ 07052

973-980-6062 (M)

Darrell Wakefield

McKenzie – Sr Teens

MaCayla – Group II

Adrienne Smith and Tanya Carter


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Kim Walker

[email protected]

95 Lincoln StreetMontclair, NJ 07042 954-734-0065 (M)973-744-1420 (H)

J. Kent Walker

J. Harrison - Jr Teens

Joy Kay and JP Powell

Kimberly Walker

[email protected]

11 Westwood Drive SouthWest Orange, NJ 07052

314-791-6144 (M) 973-736-2928 (H)

Sarah - Jr Teens Monique Pryor and Rita Sallis

Tiana Webb-Evans

[email protected]

143 Glenview RoadSouth Orange, NJ 07079

917-907-4268 (M)973-821-5568 (H)

Guka Evans

Jasiri - Jr TeensSundiata - Group II

Maya - Group II

Cheryl Washington and Gabrielle Smith

Darlene Winkler

[email protected]

97 Laurel AvenueRoseland, NJ 07068973-699-7657 (M) 973-618-0325 (H)

Maury Winkler

Sydney –Jr Teens

Simone – Preteens

Barbara Harris


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Group One Roster Group Chair: Gayla Wicks Germain


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Boys

Xavier GermainApril 2, 2008

Age in 2012: 4Gayla Wicks Germain

Bailey Jean-PierreMay 13, 2008

Age in 2012: 4Monique Jean-Pierre

Anthony MackJuly 8, 2007

Age in 2012: 5Elena Mack

Dylan Patrick McDayAugust 6, 2008Age in 2012: 4Erica McDay

Girls

Kimberly FreemanJuly 10 2007

Age in 2012: 5Tanya Freeman

Sarah FreemanJuly 10, 2007

Age in 2012: 5Tanya Freeman

Jacsyn ScottJune 27, 2008

Age in 2012: 4Ali Ryan Scott

Group One Activity CalendarGroup Chair: Gayla Germain

Date Hostess Event Event Type

September 16th

SundayGayla Germain Jack and Jill Tri-Chapter

Family Picnic Recreational &Social

October 13th Ali Ryan Scott Newark Museum Arts and Crafts

Social & Educational

November Monique Jean-Pierre How to Become the President of the USA

CivicDecember 9thSunday

Erica McDay Children’s Holiday Party Cultural & Social

January 21st Monday

Ali Ryan Scott MLK Chapter Service Event

Community ServiceEducational

February 23rd Saturday

Tanya Freeman Heritage Day Program: Exploring African American Art & History

Cultural/Educational

March 2nd or 9thSunday

Tanya Freeman Cora Hartshorn Arboretum,Short Hills

Educational

April

Elena Mack Easter Egg Hunt Social

May

Erica McDay Arts & Crafts Educational/Social

June 15th Saturday

Gayla Germain Mini-Golf & Safari @ Turtleback Zoo Recreational


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Group Two Roster Group Chair: Courtney Harris Lee


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First Graders

Maya EvansSeptember 22, 2006Tiana Webb Evans

Nyla La MarMay 17, 2006


MaCayla WakefieldNovember 2, 2005Veronica Wakefield

Second Graders

Shelby Ryan McDayAugust 28, 2005

Erica McDay

Micah PryorDecember 7, 2005

Monique Pryor

Sanaa Richard - LOANovember 7, 2004

Rhonda Richard, LOA

Brisco AndersonJuly 20, 2005

Timicka Carroll Anderson

Bryce AndersonJuly 20, 2005

Timicka Carroll Anderson

Austin DavisJanuary 4, 2005

Alexis Davis

Sundiata (Sundi) EvansAugust 14, 2005Tiana Webb Evans

Jackson LeeMay 9, 2005

Courtney Harris Lee

Langston ScottNovember 21, 2004

Ali Ryan Scott

Group Two Activity CalendarGroup Chair: Courtney Harris Lee


October 6Saturday

Monique Pryor Newark Museum Educational

November 3Saturday

Natasha Gaujean-LaMar Hayride/Apple Picking Recreational

December 9Sunday

Erica McDay Chapter Holiday Party

SocialJanuary 21Monday

Education Committee/Group Chairs

MLK Chapter Service Event/Founder’s Day


February 23Saturday

Heritage Committee Heritage Day Program: Exploring African American Art & History


March 2Saturday

Tiana Webb Evans

Art Activity

Cultural

April __

Ali Ryan Scott NJPAC Cultural

May __ Veronica Wakefield Montclair Art Museum Cultural

June 2Sunday

Timicka C. Anderson Newark Bears Game Social


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Group Three Roster Group Chair: Tracy Olivier Flowers


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3rd Graders

Girls

Morgan BarnesMay 21, 2004

Casilda Luck Barnes

Isioma GrantSeptember 2, 2004

Marian Grant

Allison Goodison-OrrSeptember 21, 2004Althea Goodison-Orr

Boys

Robert (Bobby) CunninghamFebruary 4, 2004

Margaret J. Cunningham

Cole FlowersJanuary 13, 2004

Tracy Flowers

Gannon GreenFebruary 17, 2004Patricia Cole-Green

Ian ImegwuJanuary 24, 2004

Dianne Moss

(Clifton) Zachary StrainApril 10, 2004

Gina Jacob Strain

Alan WilliamsJanuary 14, 2004

Alison Scott-Williams

4th Graders

Girls

Kelsey FreemanJuly 25, 2003

Joanne Freeman

BoysJason Douglas

September 7, 2003Shelly Douglas

Group Three Activity CalendarGroup Chair: Tracy Olivier Flowers


September 16th

SundayTracy Flowers Jack and Jill Tri-Chapter


October 13th Saturday

Shelly DouglasAlthea Goodison-Orr

Bowling @ Hanover Lanes Social & Bonding

November 3rdSaturday

Margaret CunninghamMarian Grant

How to Become President Civic & Social

December 9thSunday

Joanne Freeman Juilliard Jazz Holiday Concert & Children’s Christmas Party

Cultural & Social

January 21st Monday

Education Committee MLK Chapter Service Event/Founder’s Day





March 16th

Saturday Patrica Coleg-Green King’s Cooking Class Social

April 20th

SaturdayGina Strain Liberty Science Center Educational

May 5thSunday

Casilda Luck BarnesTracy Flowers

Bronx Botanical Garden Educational

June 9th

Sunday Alison Scott-WilliamsDiane Moss

Video Truck Social


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Preteen Roster Group Chairs: Andrea Fant-Hobbs, Benilde Little Virgin,

Karan Mosley Davidson

Fifth Grade GirlsSomalia Bryant

September 20, 2002Robyn Dawson-Bryant

Krista Ann ClappAugust 22, 2002Krista S. Clapp

Kaiya Milan ClarkeNovember 10, 2002

Kecia Clarke

Savannah DouglasJanuary 12, 2002Shelly Douglas

Leah EdwardsJuly 23 ,2002

Danette Edwards

Vivienne GermainNovember 27, 2001Gayla Wicks Germain

Madison GreenAugust 11, 2002

Patricia S. Cole-Green

Nadia La MarApril 13, 2003


Amanda MackFebruary 15, 2002

Elena Mack

Mecca PryorMarch 12, 2002Monique Pryor

Simone WinklerJuly 15, 2002

Darlene Winkler


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Fifth Grade BoysAsa Jackson

March 9, 2001Kathy Jackson

Julian LeeSeptember 8, 2002Courtney Harris-LeeSixth Grade Girls

Chase BarnesJune 28, 2001

Casilda Luck Barnes

Chyna BrodieBirthdate

Pamela Brodie

Adora GrantJune 27, 2001Marian Grant

Madison HobbsJuly 8, 2001

Andrea Fant-Hobbs

Nicole ToneyMarch 22, 2001

Flora Taylor

Simone ToneyMarch 22, 2001

Flora Taylor

Sixth Grade BoysHodiah Davidson

December 11, 2000Karan Mosley-Davidson

Frederick LampleyApril 12, 2001

Adrienne Holmes-Lampley

Ford VirginFebruary 14, 2001Benilde Little Virgin

Preteen Group Activity CalendarGroup Chairs: Andrea Fant-Hobbs, Karan Mosley-Davidson, Benilde Little VirginDATE Hostess Event Event Type

September 16th

Sunday

Andrea Fant-Hobbs, Karan Mosley-Davidson & Marian Grant

Jack and Jill Tri-Chapter Family Picnic

Recreational &Social

October 20th

Saturday Flora Taylor & Marian Grant Halloween Event and

Getting to Know You!Social & Bonding

November 17thSaturday

Karan Mosley-Davidson & Andrea Fant-Hobbs

How to Become the President of the USA Civic &

EducationalDecember 9thSunday

Benilde Little Virgin Children’s Holiday Party Cultural & Social

December 16thSunday

Darlene Winkler Parent’s Holiday Party Cultural & Social

January 21st Monday

Danette Edwards & Patricia Cole-Green


Community Service

EducationalFebruary 23rd Saturday

Kathy Jackson & Courtney Harris-Lee

Heritage Day Program: Exploring African American Art & History


March 10th

Sunday Casilda Luck-Barnes, Gayla Germain, & Andrea Fant-Hobbs

Liberty Science Center : Science and Technology Exploration

Educational

April 21st Sunday

Pamela Brodie, Natasha Gaujean-La Mar, Shelly James Douglas & Krista Clapp

Spring Challenge Educational & Social

May 11th Saturday

Kecia Clark & Adrienne Holmes-Lampley

An Afternoon at the

Theate

Cultural

June 8th Saturday

Darlene Winkler, Monique Pryor, & Elena Mack

Softball/Outdoor Fun Social/Fitness


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Jr Teens RosterGroup Chairs: Diane Moss & Alison Scott-Williams


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Eighth GradersKyndall Flowers

November 20, 1998Tracy Flowers

Nia GronauApril 9, 1999Dara Gronau

Sydney WinklerJune 18, 1999

Darlene Winkler

Brian BondFebruary 8, 1999

Sheila Bond

Lloyd-James DavidsonDecember 28, 1998

Karan Mosley-Davidson

John David FusaroNovember 17, 1998

Kim Fusaro

Alex ImegwuSeptember 29, 1999

Diane Moss

Alton MartinNovember 5, 1998

Karen Diaz Martin (LOA)

Carter RobinsonSeptember 23, 1998


Seventh GradersSarah Walker

BirthdateKimberly Walker

Dane ClarkeAugust 30, 2000

Kecia Clarke

Jasiri EvansJuly 20, 2000

Tiana Webb Evans

Jonathan Goodison-OrrFebruary 19, 2000

Althea Goodison-Orr

Chaz GordonApril 28, 2000

Lynn Biot-Gordon

Jordan La MarJuly 11, 2000


Marcus StevensonJune 12, 2000

Michelle Stevenson

Harrison WalkerDecember 21, 1999

Kim Walker

Ashton WilliamsSeptember 3, 2000

Allison Scott-Williams

Junior Teens Activity CalendarGroup Chairs: Diane Moss & Alison Scott-Williams


September 16th

SundayGroup Chair Jack and Jill Tri-Chapter


October 12 & 13

Friday & Saturday

Darlene Winkler, Dara Gronau, Tracy Flower

Junior Teen RetreatSleep Over

Social & Bonding

November 11thSunday

Kimberly Walker Michelle Stevenson

For the Love of Money Financial Literacy

December 9thSunday

Kim Fusaro, Alison Scott-Williams Laurie Carter Robinson

Juilliard Jazz Holiday Concert & Children’s Christmas Party

Cultural & Social

January 21st Monday

Karan Mosley-DavidsonMarilyn Booker




Dara Gronau Heritage Day Program: Exploring African American Art & History


March 9th

Saturday Tiana Webb EvansKecia Clarke

Studio Museum ~ Harlem Cultural

April 21st Sunday

Althea Goodison-OrrLynn Biot-Gordon

Group Skills Challenge Educational

May 5thSunday

Diane MossAlison Scott-Williams

Self Defense Class Fitness/Safety

June 22Saturday

Kim WalkerNatasha Gaujean-La Mar

Pool Party Social


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9th Grade GirlsAdrienne BarnesPaige GarrisonChelsea GreeneKennedy Robinson(LOA)

9th Grade BoysStephen ClappNoah ToneyMcKenzie WakefieldRonald Williams

10th Grade GirlsShari GordonMadeline Thigpen

10th Grade BoysChristopher LassiterAndrew LombardIsaiah Thompson

11th Grade GirlsSavannah FusaroAlexis Harris

11th Grade BoysFrank BarnesHassiem BeyZaire BryantMorgan GarrisonChristian KayJordan McDayEvan Moss

12th Grade GirlsKristen CannonSydney FreemanNicole JonesAlexis StevensonBaldwin Virgin

12th Grade BoysEljah AdderleyAlan BondChad BryantNoah DouglasNile HenryNaaman Jackson

Senior Teen RosterGroup Chairs: Regina Bey

Veronica Wakefield-9th Grade Michelle Stevenson-11th gradeLynn Biot-Gordon-10th grade Tanya Freeman-12th grade

Senior Teen Activity Calendar Date Hostess Event Event Type

September 16th

SundaySenior Teen Advisors Jack and Jill Tri-Chapter


October 13th

Saturday

October 20th

Saturday

October 28th

Sunday

C. LassiterM.S. Cannon

Sr. Teen Advisors & V. Wakefield

S. LombardF. Taylor

Fright Fest @ Six Flags

Eastern Regional Cluster

Sr. Teen Retreat

Social & Bonding

Educational

November 3rdSaturday

November

November 17th

Saturday

November/December

K. Fusaro

D. Greene

R. Henry

K. Clapp

City Harvest Green Market

Healthy Lifestyles

Basketball Tournament

Sierra House Service Project

Community Service

Community Service

December 9thSunday

December 26th

Wednesday

Sr. Teen AdvisorsProgram Committee

S. Bond

Juilliard Jazz Holiday Concert & Children’s Christmas Party

COPA

Cultural & Social

January 21st Monday

January 26, 27Saturday & Sunday

Education Committee

St. Teen Advisors


Howard University – Easter Region Teen Leadership Summit





March 21-24Thursday – Sunday

Sr. Teen Advisors Eastern Regional Sr. Teen Conference - Boston

April

May11thSaturday

TBD

A. Adderley, J. Freeman

C. Garrison, B. Little-Virgin

T. Carter-Barnes,

Teen Dance/Fundraiser

Graduating Mother’s Luncheon

Spring Community Service Project

June

June 15 or TBD

N. ThigpenJ. Thompson

E. McDay, E. Pioche-Williams

Rites Of Passage

End Of Year Celebration


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North Jersey Committees

Executive Committee (Standing Committee)

The Executive Committee is chaired by the Chapter President and composed of the officers, standing committee chairpersons, and group chairpersons. The Executive Committee plans and directs the activities necessary to carry out the aims of the Chapter, including setting meeting dates, acting on requests for leave, reviewing grievances and delinquencies, reviewing committee plans and suggestions and acting on business referred to it.

Membership Committee (Standing Committee)

The Membership Committee is charged with assessing the needs of each group and making recommendations for placement. The Membership Committee keeps records of mothers’ attendance at General meetings and acts as the Hospitality Committee.

Chair: Monique Pryor, 1st Vice President Andrea Fant-Hobbs, Cathy Garrison, Natasha Gaujean-La Mar, Adrienne Holmes- Lampley, Elana Mack, Emma Pioche, Gina Strain, Kim Walker, Tiana Webb Evans

Program Committee (Standing Committee)

The Program Committee, which includes the chairperson of each mother’s group, coordinates Chapter family activities and selects the central theme for each coming year. The Program Committee plans and coordinates Family Day and the MLK Day of Service.

Chair: Laurie Carter-Robinson, 2nd Vice President Group 1 - Gayla Germain, Group 2 -Courtney Harris Lee

Group 3 - Tracy Flowers, Preteens -Andrea Fant-Hobbs & Benilde Little VirginJr. Teens -Diane Moss & Alison Scott-Williams,

Sr. Teens - Regina Bey, Michelle Stevenson,Lynn Biot-Gordon, Veronica Wakefield

Publicity Committee (Standing Committee)

The Publicity Committee keeps the public informed of chapter activities.Chair: Kim Fusaro, Journalist

Casilda Luck Barnes, Patricia Cole-Green, Althea Goodison-Orr, Natalie Thigpen


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North Jersey Committees

Education Committee(Standing Committee)

The Education Committee plans presentations at general meetings each year and advises the body of current trends and concerns in the area of education. The Education plans and organizes one of North Jersey’s long-standing traditions, the Skills Olympics.

Chair: Danette Edwards Althea Goodison-Orr, Pamela BrodieKimberly Walker, Angela Adderley

Nominating Committee (Standing Committee)

The Nominating Committee considers appropriate candidates to serve as Chapter officers and circulates a slate of officers for membership in advance of chapter elections. The membership may accept or reject the report of the Nominating Committee.

Chair: Darlene Winkler Angela Adderley, Kecia Clarke, Regina Henry, Juanita Thompson

Budget Committee (Standing Committee)

The Budget Committee is composed of a Chairperson appointed by the President, the Treasurer, the Financial Secretary, the immediate past President and the Chairpersons of each of the Program, Membership, Education, and Ways and Means committees. The Budget Committee plans the budget and presents it to the membership for approval.

Ways and Means Committee (Standing Committee)

The Ways and Means Committee plans fundraising activities which support the Jack and Jill Foundation and local charities. In addition to representation from each group, the Ways and Means Committee includes the Treasurer.

Co-Chairs: Erica McDay and Ali Ryan Scott Timicka Carrol Anderson

Pamela Brodie, Sheila Bond, Joanne FreemanShelley Lombard, Elena Mack, Veronica Wakefield


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North Jersey Committees(Continued)

Procedures and Constitution Committee (Standing Committee)

The Procedures and Constitution Committee interprets policies and procedures and reviews and revises the Chapter Bylaws subject to chapter approval.

Chair: Tanya Freeman, Parliamentarian Barbara HarrisKecia Clarke

Margaret Cunningham

Foundation Committee (Standing Committee)

The Foundation Committee ensures the performance of chapter obligations and develops a service project for the Chapter each year.

Chair: Gayla Wicks Germain Pamela Brodie, Maria Schell Cannon, Kimberly Walker

Heritage Committee (Special Committee)

The Heritage Committe is a special committee appointed by the President which organizes a chapter-wide event to celebrate the unique heritage of the African American community during Black History Month.

Chair: Kathy JacksonTimicka Carol Anderson, Joanne Freeman

Dianne Greene, Dara Gronau

Technology Committee (Standing Committee)

The Technology Committee assesses the technology needs of the chapter, makes appropriate recommendations, and implements the technology, equipment, communications and on-line needs of the Chapter, including the continued development and upgrading of the website.

Chair: Tracy Flowers Joy Kay


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North Jersey Chapter of Jack and Jill 2012 -2013 Budget

Amount

Number of Members

Number of Teens

Mothers’ Dues

Teens’ Dues

60

32

$500

$145

Income Amount

Mothers’ Dues

Returning Mothers’ Dues

Dues from New Moms (Received in May)

Total Mothers’ Dues

Teens’ Dues

Dues & Assessments

Assessments ($35 per family)

Total Teens’ Dues

Miscellaneous Income

Self Funded Chapter Activity

Total Revenue

$30,000

! -

$30,000

$4,640

! -

$4,640

! -

! -

$34,640

General Amount

Accounting & Legal

Advertisements

Bank Fees

Directory/Handbook

Faith Day-Donation

Education & Heritage

Family Day

Historian

Ins-Chp Coverage

Journalism

Legislative

Meeting Facility

Technology

Retreat

Total General Expenses

-

600.00

-

500.00

275.00

3,000.00

1,500.00

200.00

485.00

900.00

700.00

900.00

800.00

700.00

$10,560.00

Membership Amount

Hospitality

Life Events

Gifts/Plaques

June Program

Graduating Mothers LunchMembership Expenses

Revenue from New Member Fees

Coffee Klatches

Total Membership Expenses

600.00

400.00

800.00

400.00 - 500.00

-

200.00

$2,900.00

National Amount

Conference

Dues

Convention Assessment

Bond

Total National Expenses

-

4,500.00

600.00

50.00

$5,150.00

Regional Amount

Conference

Dues

Assessment

Junior Teen Regional Dues


1,800.00

2,100.00

1,200.00

180.00

$5,280.00

Teens Amount

Rite of Passage

Teen Tax

Teen Conference

Other


500.00

320.00

7,295.00

1,390.00

$9,505.00

Officers Amount

Corres. Secretary

Financial Secretary

Parliamentarian

President

Protocol

Recording Secretary

Treasurer

Total Officers

40.00

40.00

-

195.00

25.00

25.00

200.00

$525.00

Expenses Amount

General

Membership

National

Regional

Teens

Officers

Total Expenses

$10,560.00

2,900.00

5,150

5,280

9,505.00

525.00

$33,920.00

Expense Detail

Amount Under/(Over) Budget!(Total Revenue less Total Expenses)

$720.00

Budget 2012 - 2013

Hospitality Schedule

Members provide light refreshments for General Mothers’ Meeting in the month assigned. Lead Hostess contacts mothers to decide on menu and identify who will bring specific items.


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Tanya Freeman

Michelle StevensonPatricia Cole-GreenVeronica WakefieldMargaret CunninghamRegina ObeyDanette EdwardsTanya Carter BarnesKaran Mosley-Davidson

September January

MarchMay

November

Alison Scott WilliamsBenilde Little VirginCasilda Luck BarnesCourtney Harris LeeFlorina MackTracy Olivier FlowersGayla Wicks Germain

Althea Goodison-OrrJoanne FreemanTimika Carol AndersonDianne GreeneFlora TaylorDiane MossAngela AdderleyMarilyn BookerMaria Shell CannonErica McDay

Pamela BrodieDarlene WinklerKecia ClarkeChristine LassiterMarian GrantKim FusaroKimberly WalkerBarbara HarrisAndrea Fant-HobbsDara Granau

Monique PryorNatasha Gaujean La MarEmma Pioche WilliamsGina StrainKim WalkerCathy GarrisonTiana Webb Evans

Juanita ThompsonLynn Biot GordonJoy KayKathy JacksonKrista ClappMonique Jean PierreNatalie ThigpenRegina HenrySheila BondShelly James Douglas

June

Jack and Jill National Recognition Days

Jack and Jill of America annually observes National Recognition Days. The North Jersey Chapter of Jack and Jill also observes the National Recognition Days described below:

National Recognition Days National Observance NJ Observance

Carole Robertson Day September September

Jack & Jill Day September September

Founder’s Day January January

MLK Day of Service January January

Associate Appreciation Program February Not Observed

Father Appreciation Program April Varies

National Black Family Day May September

A. Carole Robertson Day (September)

Carole Robertson was a member of Jack and Jill of America who was killed in the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing on September 15, 1963. In honor of her memory, the Carole Robertson Day is observed annually in September.

B. Jack and Jill Day (September)

Jack and Jill Day originated in 1948 under the direction of Dorothy Height the first National President of Jack and Jill. Each September, chapters all over the country host Jack and Jill Day celebrations.

The North Jersey Chapter combines the Carole Robertson Day with the Jack and Jill Day in September. This annual picnic provides an opportunity for our families to fellowship with one another and serves as a celebratory kick off for the new chapter year. It is also a time to invite prospective mothers to come and meet the families of the chapter. This social and recreational day promotes membership growth of the organization and fellowship of the families.

C. Founder’ Day (January)

Founder’s Day is a chapter wide observance to commemorate the history of Jack and Jill with readings and observance.

Activities may include:

Child’s activity Senior Teen Candle lighting ceremony

Discussion about civil rights and the importance of the struggle of those before us to enable us to have the rights and freedoms we have now


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D. Martin Luther King Day of Service (January)

Martin Luther King Day is an annual day of service for the chapter. Age appropriate volunteer service projects are conducted with each group that include, but are not limited to lunch preparation for the homeless, clothing/toy drives, and card making.

E. Associate Appreciation Program (Not Observed)

Associate Appreciation Day is an opportunity to celebrate our members who have graduated out of the chapter but continue to pay dues and remain involved in chapter activities. The North Jersey chapter does not currently observe this event.

F. Father Appreciation Program (Varies)

The Father’s Appreciation Program is not currently observed in April. However, the Father’s Auxiliary independently plans and conducts activities throughout the year to promote camaraderie and fellowship among its members. Fathers are also recognized, at the end of the year, along with graduating senior teens.

G. National Black Family Day (May)

National Black Family Day is a celebration of Jack and Jill chapters, across the nation, to acknowledge the culture and solidarity of the African American family.

The North Jersey Chapter observes National Black Family Day in September, a tradition that has been long established since the chapter’s founding in 1950.

In addition to National Recognition Days, the North Jersey Chapter annually observes the following events as part of its program year:

H. Kwanza Celebration (December)

The Kwanza celebration is a chapter wide activity to honor ancestors, affirm African principles and celebrate African American culture

I. Black History Month Celebration (February)

The Black History Month celebration is a chapter wide cultural activity designed to increase awareness of black issues and contributions to America.

J. Skills Olympics (April)

Skills Olympics is a chapter wide activity for all groups to learn and demonstrate excellence in educational or artistic endeavors.

K. Junior Teen Moving Up Ceremony (June)

The Junior Teen Moving Up ceremony marks the culmination of a year of activities and events and serves as a rite of passage celebration for rising Senior Teens.

L. Distinguished Mother Celebration (June)

The Distinguished Mother celebration is an opportunity for the chapter to honor one committed and active mother who has been an invaluable contributor to the chapter throughout the year.


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THE NORTH JERSEY CHAPTEROF JACK AND JILL OF AMERICA, INC.

Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life’s longing for itself. They come through you but not from you, and though they are with you, and yet they belong not to you. You may give them your love, but not your thoughts for they have their own thoughts. You may house their bodies but not their souls, for their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams. You may strive to be like them, but seek not to make them like you. For life goes not backward, not tarries with yesterday.

-Kahlil Gibran

Program Handbook EditorsTracy Olivier Flowers, Program Handbook Committee Chair

Natasha GauJean LaMarMargaret CunninghamGayla Wicks Germain

Juanita Thompson

Robyn Dawson Bryant, Chapter PresidentLaurie Carter-Robinson, Program Chair


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Program Handbook

Documents

Transcript of Program Handbook