“What I want is so simple
I almost can’t say it:
elementary kindness.”
– Barbara Kingsolver
January is the month for starting anew—a time to recommit to our goals and aspirations. If you watch television, you’ll
notice that many of the advertisements focus on health and fitness, with companies eager to support our wellness journeys. Personally, after indulging in holiday cookies and a bit too much cheer, I am refocusing on my own health.
But my intentions go beyond just physical well-being. This year, I want to remind myself to be kind in words and spirit.
It isn’t always easy, especially when life presents challenges, but I will keep trying, and I hope you will too.
Reporting
As I enter my final quarter as president and reflect on all we have accomplished, I am extremely proud of us. Now, it is time for Committee Chairs to document our achievements for 2025 and submit statistics and narratives to NJSFWC. If you have kept project reports for each activity, preparing the annual report should be a straightforward process. If you are uncertain about what to write, you can visit the NJSFWC website, where you’ll find
MATERIALS/Annual Reports, Forms, Instructions, and video presentations. The tutorials by Chris Sienkielewski, First Vice President, are especially helpful.
Please submit your reports to me by January 15th—either by dropping them off or sending them by email. If you drop them off, provide two copies: one for mailing to the State Chairs and one for our records.
Honors Committee
April Maska will again chair the Honors Committee for Honor Roll and Order of the Lily, continuing the tradition of having the immediate past president in this role. She will select committee members who most recently received these honors to help with decision-making. April will be in touch with you regarding your nominations for these esteemed recognitions.
Day of Service
The Day of Service is quickly approaching—January 19th. Thank you to everyone who has signed up to help on that day. We have several members who have committed to donating or participating, and your contributions are greatly appreciated.
Meetings
As a reminder, our January 13th meeting will be on Zoom. An email with the Zoom link will be sent with the agenda closer to the meeting. Our February meeting will be at the West Deptford Middle School.
In Federation friendship,
Janice