Jack and Jill Pittsburgh Program Handbook

Curious Crawfords | 2017-2018 Programming (2nd Weekend)

Schedule Theme Activity Type Activity Activity Description
(2nd Jack and Jill Day Family BBQ Group Coordinator(s)
Combined
Weekend) Leadership Chapter MJ Roach Celebrate Carole Robertson and engage in grade
September Development (With support from group activities to bond with new friends and learn
Chapter the importance of being a good citizen. 09/10/17
2017 Activity Grade Group
Leaders)
October
2017 Pumpkin Combined Denise Learn the importance of harvesting fruits
Patch/Apple picking with DD & Smalley and vegetables. Learn about the life cycle
November at local farm SC of a pumpkin. Enjoy fall treats and
2017 festivities. 10/30/17

December Legislative | Civic Voting event Group Jennifer Brown & Providing kids with the opportunity to vote and learn
2017 Bridgette Cofield the impact their choices have. Public speaking
opportunity for children that want to voice their
January concerns over an issue. 11/11/17
2018
Social | Recreational Special Holiday Chapter Holiday Annual Family Holiday Party with trivia
February Event Activity Committee games and a mini cooking lesson.
2018 12/09/17

March The ABC's of Group Shelley Milner & Teaching the importance of money,
2018 Financial Literacy Savings Stephanie savings and investing for the future.

April Carter 01/13/18
2018
Cultural Black History Chapter Black History Learn about black history pioneers that fought for our
May Activity Activity Committee social justice. Public Speaking opportunities for
2018 grades 6+ - role playing for the younger children.
02/10/18

Health Education Venture Group Denise Smalley, Biking tour, with lessons including
Outdoors Christel Temple & proper fitting, safety and etiquette.
Bethany Criswell 03/10/18

Physical Fitness Healthy Group Jennifer Brown, Children will learn the importance of
Bodies/Healthy Shelley Milner & keeping the mind and body healthy.
Minds Kiesha Daniel 04/14/18

Social | Recreational Black Family Chapter Black Family Annual family fun day. Bonding,
+ Community Service Day Activity Day Committee adventure and great food! 05/12/18

June Social | Recreational Science is fun! Combined Pam Jordan & STEAM related activities with
2018 or STEAM with DD Ayanna Teter experiments, explosions, and chemical
reactions. 06/09/18

Grade Group Co-Leaders: Della Hollins and Denise Smalley

“Empower our Youth to Excel Through Leadership and Service in our Communities”

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Jack and Jill – Steel Curtain Kids 2017-2018 Programming Calendar (3rd Weekend)

Schedule Theme Activity Type Activity Coordinator(s) Activity Description
(3rd Jack and Jill Day Family BBQ (group or MJ Roach
Chapter) Celebrate Carole Robertson and engage in
Weekend) grade group activities to bond with new
Chapter friends and learn the importance of being
September a good citizen. 09/10/17
10, 2017

October Leadership Apple Picking Group 1. Christina Campbell-Scott Joint Activity with Curious Crawfords:
30, 2017 Development Related to Group 2. Amye Sledge Learn the importance of harvesting fruits
Leadership needed 3. DeVona Hopkins and vegetables. Learn about the life cycle
November Legislative / Civic at the beginning of of a pumpkin. Enjoy fall treats and
18, 2017 the School year 1. Ayana Teter festivities. 10/30/17
2. Rosa Copeland Miller Special clinic with local law enforcers to
Public Safety Clinic 3. Leslie Britton Dozier learn about public safety and laws that
4. Jalila Jefferon-Bullock keep our community’s safe.
December Social / Recreational Special Holiday Chapter
9, 2017 Event Group Holiday Committee Annual Family Holiday Party with trivia
games and a mini cooking lesson.
January 20, Financial Literacy Accounting Firm 1. Daria Crawley 12/09/17
2018 Visit 2. Gretchen Generett Learn about college savings accounts and
3. Nichol Greene the importance of saving early. Special
February Cultural Black History Month Chapter hands-on activity to learn about interest
10, 2018 Black History Committee and investing.
Museum Visit. Learn about black history
March 17, Health Education Cooking Class Grade 1. Erica Grant pioneers that fought for our social justice.
2018 Mind, Body, Spirit Group 2. Nichol Greene Public Speaking opportunities for grades
Activity 3. Alexis Steals 6+ - role playing for the younger children.
April 21, Physical Fitness 02/10/18
2018 Grade 1. Janine Macklin Children will learn to make fresh soup and
Group 2. Bethany Criswell bake whole grain bread. They will each
Activity 3. Pam Jordan receive an herb plant to nurture and
grow.
May 12, Social / Recreational Black Family Day Chapter Black Family Day Committee Visit yoga studio and learn the importance
2018 Community Service Robotics Fun Activity of stretching. Afterwards the children will
1. Della Hollis go to a smoothie bar where they can
June 16, STEAM Group 2. LaVette Smith select their own fresh ingredients for a
2018 3. DeVona Hopkins refreshing and healthy treat.
Annual family fun day. Bonding,
adventure and great food! 05/12/18
Children will visit the CMU Robotics
department and learn about how to make
their own mini robots.



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Talented Turrentines | 2017-2018 Programming (4th Weekend)

Schedule Theme Activity Type Activity Activity Description
(2nd Jack and Jill Day Family BBQ Group Coordinator(s)
Combined
Weekend) Leadership Chapter MJ Roach Celebrate Carole Robertson and engage in grade
September Development (With support from group activities to bond with new friends and learn
Chapter the importance of being a good citizen. 09/10/17
2017 Activity Grade Group
Leaders)
October
2017 Contagion IQ - Group 1. Della Hollins With the world in chaos, mankind on the brink of
Escape Room 2. Pamela Jordan extinction, and the team of CDC virologists infected
November by the very pathogen responsible, the Turrentines
2017 will be humanity's last chance for survival! Using
intelligence, problem solving and teamwork.10/13/17
December
2017 Legislative | Civic Mock Trial Group 1. Lavette Smith Turrentines will visit a local Judge's
2. chamber and participate in a mock trial.
January 3. 11/25/17 Allegheny County Courthouse
2018
Social | Recreational Special Holiday Chapter Holiday Annual Family Holiday Party with trivia
February Event Activity Committee games and a mini cooking lesson.
2018 12/09/17 Hotel Indigo

March Financial Literacy Fundraising! Group 1. Ayana Teter Turrentines will plan and host a fund-raiser.
2018 2. They will create a budget, manage income and
Cultural Black History Chapter 3. expenses and donate the proceeds to a local
Health Education Activity Activity charity. 01/27/18
Black History Museum Visit. Learn about black history pioneers
Committee that fought for our social justice. Public Speaking
opportunities for grades 6+ - role playing for the
younger children. 02/10/18

First Aid Class Group 1. Joan W Bartlett Children will engage in a first aid
2. Naomi Smith class at a local hospital. 03/24/18

April Physical Fitness Relay Race Group 1. Crystal Turner Turrentines will challenge the Teen Group to a relay
2018 2. kelly McCormick race. The losing team will serve the winning team
3. Sherry Roberts during the fellowship after the race. 04/28/18. YMCA

May Social | Recreational Black Family Chapter Black Family Annual family fun day. Bonding,
2018 + Community Service Day Activity Day Committee adventure and great food! 05/12/18
North Park.
June
2018 Social | Recreational Adopt a Group 1. Debbie Vereen Turrentines will plant flowers at a local
or STEAM School 2. Marsha Wade school. They will learn about gardening

while doing a good deed. 06/23/18.

Grade Group Co-Leaders: Lavette Smith and Crystal Turner

“Empower our Youth to Excel Through Leadership and Service in our Communities”

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Jack & Jill of America, Inc.
Pittsburgh Chapter

2017-18 Teen Activities Calendar

Meeting Date Proposed Activity Hosting
September 10, 2017 Moms
Book Drive
October 13, 2017 Module Session Kim Moses
November 18, 2017 Theme: Community Service
December 9, 2017 Carnegie Library Karen Swift
Adrianne Aiken
January 14, 2018 Fright Night at Kennywood
February 17, 2018 Theme: Social/Recreational Alexis Steals
Kim Moses
March 3, 2018 College Prep Workshop and Holly Frazier
April 22, 2018 Tour of Pitt Campus
May 6, 2018 Module Session Dena LaMar
Theme: Educational Shelly Uku
Revision 1 10/4/17
20/20: The Studio Museum of Harlem Exhibit Gretchen Generett
Carnegie Museum of Art Amye Sledge
Theme: Cultural
LaVette Smith
Financial Responsibility – Seminar with Rob Holly Frazier
Wilson Lynn Davenport
Simquita Bridges
Module Session Marsha Wade
Theme: Financial Lara Washington
Carnegie Library Janine Macklin
Informational Session with Law Enforcement Pam Jordan
Theme: Educational/Leadership
Police Department Zerlina Ushery
Voter Registration Drive Lara Washington
Theme: Legislative/Civic

YMCA
Wheel Mill Biking Adventure
Theme: Fitness/Health Education

North Park
Highmark Walk
Theme: Social, Fitness Health, Community

Service
Teen Officer Installation Ceremony

Senior Teen Graduating Event

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SECTION 5
NATIONAL PROGRAMMING THRUST

CULTURAL
EDUCATION
HEALTH
CIVIC / LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY
CIVIC / COMMUNITY SERVICE
SOCIAL / RECREATIONAL

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CULTURAL

CULTURAL - HBCU: Our teens are invited to join us on the Spring Break HBCU Tour from March 19 – 24, 2018 where they
will have an opportunity to visit Spelman College, Clark Atlantic University, Morehouse College, North Carolina Central State
University, Norfolk State University, Hampton University and Howard University. They will receive a special tour and Q&A
session at Spelman from one of our Jack and Jill graduates. Also, on November 18, 2017 our teens are taking a tour of the
University of Pittsburgh and participating in a college admission session including a session on “What to Include on You High
School Resume.”
CULTURAL - JACK & JILL HISTORY: As we approach our 75th Anniversary (2018), we are collecing Jack and Jill
memorabilila and stories from Associate members and other Jack and Jill families in the Greater Pittsburgh area. We will
feature a mini exhibit during our Founders’ Day Brunch in January and will also share many of the items and stories with our
children during Jack and Jill Day. This year, we watch a video about Carole Robertson during Jack and Jill Day.

EDUCATION

EDUCATION - LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: The Pittsburgh Chapter is in the process of starting a Gavel Club from 6th -
12th graders. They will have an opportunity to write their own speeches, deliver them to an audience and receive constructive
criticism. We will use this as a vehicle to coach our children to compete in oratorical contests both in the school system
and through Jack and Jill. Our teens are encouraged to join the debate club at their respective schools and seek leadership
positions in their student government groups.
EDUCATION - FINANCIAL LITERACY: Our Curious Crawfords and Steel Curtain Kids will participate in a session where they
will be enrolled in the Fund My Future Pittsburgh Program. This is designed to help children set up an interest bearing savings
account. They will be rewarded each time a deposit is made.
EDUCATION - STEAM: On Friday, February 23, 2018, our Curious Crawfords and Steel Curtain Kids will have a sleepover
at the Carnegie Science Center. They will put on their thinking caps as they design, build and test feats of engineering genius
during the Engineering Challenge Sleepover. They will defy gravity with a da Vinci bridge, build and race cars powered by
balloons and challenge their sleep-mates to a tower building contest.

HEALTH

HEALTH - HEALTHY LIVING: In March, our Curious Crawfords will take to the great outdoors for a biking tour, with lessons
including proper fitting, safety and biking etiquette.
HEALTH - MENTAL ILLNESS: Our Captains of Industry (teen group) will spend an afternoon in April participating in a seminar
hosted by Gateway Medical Society. This seminar (conducted by African American doctors from the Pittsburgh area) will
focus on Teen Mental Illness, Behavioral Health Issues, Depression and Substance Abuse. Also, our Talented Turrentines and
Captains of Industry will participate in the Pittsburgh Fitness Expo where they will participate in sessions and activities focused
on sports, nutrition and fitness. The expo is designed to promote healthy and active lifestyles for all ages and abilities.

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CIVIC

CIVIC / LEGISLATIVE: “Our Families Matter” – POPs (Father’s Auxiliary) is planning a Chapter-wide Career Day. The POPs
will set up stations where the children can learn and gather information on careers including: Law/Law Enforcement, Banking/
Financial Services, Entrepreneurship, Medicine, Sports Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Higher Education, Teaching, etc.
CIVIC / COMMUNITY SERVICE: Once again, our entire chapter will participate in the Heritage Community Initiative which
provides Christmas gifts for children of incarcerated parents. This outreach has become a Pittsburgh Chapter tradition. We will
pick a shopping day in December and head to Target to purchase gifts for these special children.
In January our chapter will return to the Ronald McDonald House for our MLK Day of Service and serve food to families that
have loved ones being cared for in the Ronald McDonald House.
In February, the entire chapter will visit Faison Elementary School to participate in a “Love Yourself” Event. This is an annual self
esteem enhancing event for girls and is a great opportunity for our teens and associate moms to get involved. In May, we will
return to Faison for an “I Matter” Event. This is the boys’ counterpart to “Love Yourself” and also a great opportunity for Dads
and teens to get involved and give back.

SOCIAL / RECREATIONAL

SOCIAL / RECREATIONAL - ORATORICAL MASTERS: The Pittsburgh Chapter is in the process of starting a Gavel Club
from 6th - 12th graders. They will have an opportunity to write their own speeches, deliver them to an audience and receive
constructive criticism. We will use this as a vehicle to coach our children to compete in oratorical contests both in the school
system and through Jack and Jill. Our teens are encouraged to join the debate club at their respective schools and seek
leadership positions in their student government groups.
Our children are encouraged to say the blessing during chapter-wide activities and also to usher us home with prayer. During
Grade Group activities the children are often called on to welcome our special guests provide feedback on how each event
was received.

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ADDITIONAL CHAPTER ACTIVITIES

PITTSBURGH CHAPTER ASSOCIATES ROSTER
PITTSBURGH CHAPTER ASSOCIATES PROGRAMMING
PITTSBURGH CHAPTER FATHER’S AUXILLIARY
PITTSBURGH CHAPTER FATHER’S AUXILLIARY PROGRAMMING
CHAPTER FUNDRAISERS
CHAPTER CEREMONIES
OTHER SPECIAL PROGRAMS
JACK AND JILL NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE
ASSOCIATES APPRECIATION PROGRAM
FATHER’S APPRECIATION PROGRAM
NATIONAL DAY OF FITNESS

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ASSOCIATES ROSTER

Pittsburgh

JACK AND JILL OF AMERICA, INC.
PITTSBURGH CHAPTER

ASSOCIATE ROSTER
JUNE 2017-MAY 2018

NAME & ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER STATUS
(SPOUSE) EMAIL ADDRESS Lifetime

BURGESS, Carlotta 412-661-0516 (H) Lifetime
(Rev. Ricky) 412-350-3462 (W) Lifetime
6916 Thomas Blvd. 412-334-6691 (C)
Pittsburgh, PA 15208 [email protected] Lifetime
**Associate Chair Lifetime
412-271-3094 (H)
HOLDER, Dana 412-225-2103 (C)
933 Rita Drive [email protected]
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
724-935-9992 (H)
JOHNSON, Rhonda 412-544-1027 (W)
(Vincent) 412-327-8559 (C)
900 Highlander Circle [email protected]
Wexford, PA 15090 [email protected]

MILES-BROWN, Tammy 412-721-5857 (C)
5637 Forbes Avenue, Unit 207 [email protected]
Pittsburgh, PA
412-635-9723 (H)
MOTLEY, Darlene 412-478-7481 (C)
(David) [email protected]
517 Avonworth Heights Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15237

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Pittsburgh ASSOCIATES ROSTER, continued

NAME & ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER STATUS
(SPOUSE) EMAIL ADDRESS Lifetime

PATRICK, Judith 412-741-7555 (H)
(Gregory) 412-606-8670 (C)
310 Quaker Road [email protected]
Sewickley, PA 15143

STOTTS, Diane 412-327-8909 (C) Lifetime
73 Westminster Place [email protected]
Pittsburgh, PA 15209

TAYLOR, Rosalind 412-788-4710 (H) Yearly
(Daniel) 412-498-9149 (C)
205 Lakeview Drive [email protected]
Moon Township, PA 15108

THOMPSON, Veronica 724-591-5216 (H) Lifetime
(Bruce) 734-846-1099 (C)
708 Parkview Drive [email protected]
Gibsonia, PA 15044

TURNER, Verena 412-661-0728 (H) Lifetime
6830 Linden Lane 412-638-4317 (C)
Pittsburgh, PA 15208 [email protected]

WATERS, Robin 412-384-8430 (H) Lifetime
(Robert) 412-389-0585 (C)
4610 Williamsport Road [email protected]
Monongahela, PA 15063

Census: 10 Lifetime Associate Mothers; 1 Yearly Associate Mother

PLEASE REPORT ALL CHANGES TO: Membership Chair, Janine Macklin AND Cor. Secretary, Crystal Turner

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ASSOCIATES PROGRAMMING

Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Associate Mother Member’s have a unique and strong bond. They gather often for fellowship and their children do
the same. They are also very supportive of our events and provide guidance to help make our chapter successful.
We will be honoring our Associates during our Founders’ Day Celebration in Jsnuary 2018! We will be presenting them
with a small gift and there will be several awards for current members named in their honor.

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FATHER’S AUXILLIARY ROSTER

Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Chapter of Jack & Jill of America, Inc.
2017-18 Father's Auxiliary
DARREN MCCORMICK - PRESIDENT

Scott Bartlett [email protected]
Kevin Bolding [email protected]
Tyrone Brooks [email protected]
Jason Brown [email protected]
Eric Cofield [email protected]
Roland Criswell [email protected]
Clarence Dozier [email protected]
John Hollins [email protected]
Antoine Jordan [email protected]
Martin Lamar [email protected]
Warner Macklin [email protected]
Darren McCormick [email protected]
Max Miller [email protected]
Rich Milner [email protected]
Arden Phillips [email protected]
Charles Roach [email protected]
Brian Roberts [email protected]
Tillman Rushing [email protected]
Christopher Sledge [email protected]
Darrell Smalley [email protected]
Alvin Smith [email protected]
Ken Spruill [email protected]
Melvin Steals [email protected]
Jesse Swift [email protected]
Aaron Teter [email protected]
Morris Turner [email protected]
Clarence Wade [email protected]

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FATHER’S AUXILLIARY PROGRAMMING

Pittsburgh

In April 2018, we will be treating the POPs (Father’s Auxilliary) to a golf outing and lunch at Diamond Run as part of our
Father’s Appreciation Program. They are very active in our chapter and supportive of the monthly activities. They serve as our
grillers, heavy lifters and moral support. We appreciate the example they are setting for all of our children.
They also have a very strong male bond. They have monthly Happy Hours and Cigar Tastings. In 2018, they will be hosting
special Career Fair for our Children.

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CHAPTER FUNDRAISERS

Our largest fundraiser is our bi-annual presentation ball. We raise
a significant amount of money through our ball and it gives us an
opportunity to donate to the Jack and Jill Foundation, a local chairty
as well as offer scholarships to our teens.

CHAPTER CEREMONIES

Our largest fundraiser is our bi-annual presentation ball. We raise
a significant amount of money through our ball and it gives us an
opportunity to donate to the Jack and Jill Foundation, a local charity
and offer scholarships to students.

OTHER SPECIAL PROGRAMS

We have a robust Community Service Plan with avtivties planned
every month. These are standalone activities most of the time, but are
sometimes in collaboration with Grade Group activities.
President Alexis and Vice President Janine will conduct 4 New Mother
Member conference calls throughout the 2017-18 program year. The
calls are designed to answer any questions they may have as a new
member. Pertinent information about J&J will be shared in hopes of
helping them better acclimate to the organization.

JACK AND JILL NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE

Each year, we come together as a chapter to feed families at the
Ronald McDonald House. Our young children pack trail mix bags so
that each family can take a snack back to their rooms. Older children
cook and serve. We do this activity each year on MLK Day in January.

NATIONAL DAY OF FITNESS

In 2018, we will participate, as a chapter, in an adventure hike or a
Family 5k!

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ANNUAL PROGRAM PLANNING MEETING

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ANNUAL PLANNING MEETING

Pittsburgh

On June 10, 2017, we kicked off our 2017-2018 In One Word, Jack & Jill Pittsburgh was described
program year with a new theme: ELEVATE! Our goal is as: Focused, Unique, Inclusive, Relevant, Dynamic,
to deliver the ultimate Jack & Jill experience. Supportive, Community Oriented, Empowering,
Exceptional, Worthy, Educational, Elevated and
Continuous improvement is necessary to evolve and Expensive. We also finished the sentence, “Wouldn’t
grow. So it’s not that the Pittsburgh Chapter isn’t it be great...” and the dialogue helped to shape our
amazing, ELEVATE! is all about taking us to the program experience for 2017-2018 and beyond.
next level of greatness. Elevating our programs, our
involvement, our commitment and our bonds... After an engaging and interactive group discussion,
we broke out into grade groups for a focused planning
“When I think about why I joined Jack & Jill, it was not only because session led by Grade Group Leaders. We also reviewed
I wanted my angel to fellowship and experience relationships with participation requirements, member responsibilities and
young people that looked like her, but more importantly I wanted ensured that everyone’s forms/releases/waivers were
her to be exposed to extraordinary opportunities. To experience signed and turned in. They stressed the importance of
things on a different level than she would in school, on a play date, event photos, sign-in sheets, post-event surveys and
a birthday party, at church or even with just her dad and I when we completing reporting forms at the end of an event as
explore on the weekends.” - Rhonda L. Bolding, Program Director well as the importance of serving on a committee.

President Alexis Steals led a brief business meeting The Jack & Jill Pittsburgh Moms developed a year full
and Chaplain Ayana Teter graced us with a prayer and of opportunities that break from the norm to not only
blessed the food. inspire and challenge but also to expose our children to
activities and adventures that will enrich their lives.
We took a moment to think about why we joined Jack
and Jill... Dues are expensive, we’re all busy, it’s a big Pittsburgh is blessed to have a diverse group of moms
time and service commitment etc. We engaged our with different perspectives, talents and life experiences.
new moms and let them express why they joined Jack The chapter is committed to working together to deliver
& Jill AND how we can deliver on their expectations. out of the box programming to take our children to the
next level — going above and beyond the ordinary!
In order for us to elevate our programming we must We made a vow: If we’ve done it before or if it’s an
constantly improve not only the way we deliver experience that our children are exposed to through
programming but the types of programs that we offer. birthday parties or school events (i.e. bowling, arcade)
We discussed what it means to ELEVATE! and the fact we’ll forego those ordinary activities or get creative
that it’ll take the entire village... a skilled, talented, by finding ways to put some bling on those ordinary
diverse tribe of empowered moms and dads dedicated activities to make them shine! And, we also agreed to
to raising future leaders... to provide the necesary always offer healthy snacks.
support, ideas, encouragement and leadership.
Also, during the evening, mother members turned
We discussed several topics, including what’s worked; in their required forms and signed up to serve on
what went well; and what were some of our children’s committees. Mother Member Lavette Smith gave a brief
best JNJ experiences. We also discussed what didn’t Gavel Club presentation.
work; lessons learned; tips for success; successful
event planning tips; tips for coordinating with other Special thanks to our in-kind sponsors for our door prizes and swag
grade groups; and best practices. bags: Nordstrom, Aveda, Bare Minerals, Big Burrito Restaurant Group and
Larrimor’s... and to the Fairmont Hotel for being the host to a fantastic event.
Mother members were encouraged to patronize venues that support us and
our mission.

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SAVE THE DATE

Pittsburgh Chapter

“More Than Just A Playdate!”

Pittsburgh June 8, 2018 | 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Location: TBD

This will be a fun, informative and inspiring evening. We’ll plan our 2018-2019 program calendar
and enjoy great food, delicious drinks, fantastic fellowship, and some pretty dope door prizes.

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