Despite the high heat, if you’re anything like me, I am holding on to summer with both hands. However, with cooler weather on the way Fall should be wonderful and, as Federation Secretary, I welcome you back to finishing out our 2026 year strong.
Sign Up for eConnection
Anyone who wants to receive NJSFWC eConnections emailed from headquarters may sign up: njsfwc.org. Click on Materials on the menu bar. The sign-up form is on the left side of the page.
Wreaths of Remembrance
One report that was sent in the June 10th eConnection was concerning Wreaths Across America. Our board felt that an option could be for members to donate to Wreaths of Remembrance with the Gloucester County Veterans Cemetery instead, if they so choose. To sponsor wreaths at $12.50 each, make checks payable to People for People Foundation, and write Wreaths in the memo section. Mail to 100 Homer Street, Suite B, Clayton, NJ 08312 or you may go online to www.pfpfoundation.org. There are also volunteer opportunities for the wreath laying on December 5th. Call Janis at 856 579-7561 ext. 203 or email jadams1pfpf@
gmail.com. If you donate or volunteer, please report it to Cynthia Homes-Butler, chair for Civic Engagement.
NJSFWC AI Workshop
There is a Zoom AI Workshop on Sept. 14th, 10:30 am – 12 pm. The link will be provided in E-Connections. When you register through the upcoming E-connections link they will send you the Zoom link.
Garden District Council
You are also invited to the Garden District September Council on September 17th. It will be hosted by The Haddon Fortnightly, 301 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield. Registration and refreshments will begin at 6:00 pm, and the meeting begins at 6:45 pm. The cost is $5, and you are encouraged to wear your favorite football team’s colors. The presentations will be given by NJSFWC chairmen of Arts and Culture, Environment, and Day of Service. RSVP by September 8th.
State Fall Conference
As a friendly reminder, the NJSFWC State Fall Conference is Oct. 19th at Harbor Point, Point Pleasant (formerly The Lobster Shanty).
MAR Conference
The Call to 2026 Middle Atlantic Region (MAR) Annual Meeting and Conference date has been announced. It will be Oct. 8-11 in Albany, NY. It should provide fun, fellowship, and opportunities to learn more about GFWC programs and projects. Please contact me for more MAR information if you wish to attend, susancombs1018@yahoo.com.
Please try to let me know by a few days prior to any conference/event if you are interested in attending, and I will help to coordinate carpooling. I look forward to continuing to work with all of you.
Featured Image: We had a great turnout for the June Garden District Council meeting to support our new District Vice President, Cheryl Fairchild.