Agenda: Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Eastern Region Delaware Valley Cluster 2023 Area Work Day: "Stronger Together, United as One!"

Time	Workshop Title
8:00 PM ET	The Jack and Jill Way, Protocol Tips and Techniques
8:00 PM ET	Level Up with Digital Cheetah
8:00 PM ET	The Legislative Power Hour

Time	Event
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Host Chapter event and a separate fee of $55 applies. Nothing says a GREAT time more than feeling BEAUTIFUL and COMFORTABLE! That’s the beauty of our MCJJ Sneaker Soiree! Fancy on top + stylish kicks on your feet! The Sneaker Soiree will raise funds to benefit The Jack & Jill Foundation and The Morristown Neighborhood House, an extraordinary non-profit organization that provides resources to people from age 2 to 102 in the Greater Morris County area. Our beneficiary has been selected based on their rich impact within the community as they have single handedly affected the lives of more than 6,000 people and believe that everyone deserves a chance for a happy, healthy and productive life! The Sneaker Soiree will be filled with R & B/soul line dancing (no worries if you’ve got two left feet, we have Kenny J himself coming to teach us a move or two!), food and cocktails and an opportunity for connection and fellowship for a great cause! Click here to purchase tickets!

Time

Event

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Host Chapter event and a separate fee of $55 applies.

Nothing says a GREAT time more than feeling BEAUTIFUL and COMFORTABLE! That’s the beauty of our MCJJ Sneaker Soiree! Fancy on top + stylish kicks on your feet!
The Sneaker Soiree will raise funds to benefit The Jack & Jill Foundation and The Morristown Neighborhood House, an extraordinary non-profit organization that provides resources to people from age 2 to 102 in the Greater Morris County area. Our beneficiary has been selected based on their rich impact within the community as they have single handedly affected the lives of more than 6,000 people and believe that everyone deserves a chance for a happy, healthy and productive life!

The Sneaker Soiree will be filled with R & B/soul line dancing (no worries if you’ve got two left feet, we have Kenny J himself coming to teach us a move or two!), food and cocktails and an opportunity for connection and fellowship for a great cause!

Click here to purchase tickets!

Time	Event
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM	Registration, Breakfast and Vendors Open
8:15 AM - 10:00 AM	General/Opening Session
10:30 AM-11:15 AM	Workshop Session 1 (Select 1): QuickBooks Part II - Session 1 (For Chapter Financial Officers Only) Purposeful Programming – The Power of Being All In Leading with Excellence – (For Chapter Presidents Only) The Foundation of Fundraising - A Pink and Blue Fundraising Strategy Session "Sorry, Not Sorry” This workshop is specifically designed to empower and support mother members as they navigate communication and leadership within the corporate space.
11:30 AM-1:00 PM	Luncheon featuring Keynote Speaker A.I.: "Navigating the Minefield of Advancing Technology" with Dr. Jonathan Patterson
1:00 PM-1:30 PM	Vendors Showcase
1:45 PM-2:30 PM	Workshop Session 2 (Select 1): QuickBooks Part II - Session 2 (For Chapter Financial Officers Only) The Art of Mindful Membership Bylaws: Beyond the Basics Supporting Your Child for Academic Excellence Specific strategies and advice for the parents, guardians and caretakers of students to help with supporting our children to have their best academic performance.
2:45 PM-3:30 PM	Workshop Session 3 (Select 1): QuickBooks Part II - Session 3 (For Chapter Financial Officers Only) Calling All New Mothers, Take a Deep Breath, You’ve Got This The ABC’s and 123s of Chaperoning – Required to complete Teen Advisor Certification Reclaiming Your Dime This workshop will introduce mothers to money management strategies that allow for a fulfilling retirement.
3:45 PM-4:15 PM	Community Service The New County Castle Chapter is excited to host a beneficial community service project supporting the West End Neighborhood House. The West End Neighborhood House provides community programs and resources related to financial education, employment, entrepreneurship, LGBTQ+ youth, recreational development, and services to youth in foster care. The mission of West End Neighborhood is to provide support and services to ensure families become self-sufficient. You can help make a measurable difference and support our Delaware Valley Area Workday service project by purchasing items from West End’s Amazon Gift List: West End Neighborhood House Jack and Jill AWD Amazon Gift List or by making a financial donation at Donations to West End Neighborhood House. For the items on the Amazon Wish List, please deliver to Nicole Easley's Gift Registry Address. Your support is greatly needed and greatly appreciated.

Time	Event
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Next Generation Music Bingo Location: Hyatt Regency New Brunswick CALLING ALL TEENS - Listen Sharp & Sing along at our first ever MCJJ Music Bingo experience includes custom music bingo cards for each round that the DJ spins and bragging rights with each round winner. Why sit at home on a Friday Night when you can play Music Bingo, have fun, and meet new friends? WARNING: Impromptu dancing has been known to occur during this fun high-energy experience! Click here to purchase tickets!

Time

Event

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Next Generation Music Bingo
Location: Hyatt Regency New Brunswick

CALLING ALL TEENS - Listen Sharp & Sing along at our first ever MCJJ Music Bingo experience includes custom music bingo cards for each round that the DJ spins and bragging rights with each round winner.
Why sit at home on a Friday Night when you can play Music Bingo, have fun, and meet new friends?

WARNING: Impromptu dancing has been known to occur during this fun high-energy experience!

Click here to purchase tickets!

Time

Event

7:00 AM - 8:15 AM

Breakfast

8:30 AM - 9:15 AM

General Session

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Teen Officers’ Report and Modules (Part I and Part II)

11:30 AM-12:30 PM

Lunch

12:45 PM - 1:15 PM

Teen Officers’ Report and Modules (Continued)

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

It’s OK Not to be OK: How to Cope with Social Anxiety
Facilitator: Dr. Danielle Graddick

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health disorders among children ages 3-17. Many middle schoolers struggle with the crippling and isolating effects of social anxiety—particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic. The life of a socially anxious student can be hard. After all, how can you be expected to perform in school, excel in sports and maintain your friendships at the same time?

In this workshop, we will define social anxiety and discuss the most common symptoms shown in middle school students. We will talk about the importance of self-esteem, how to rediscover your authentic self, and why this will reduce social anxiety in the long run. Finally, we will review specific, evidence-based strategies to manage social anxiety and build lasting confidence.

2:45 PM -3:45 PM

Young CROWNS – Embracing Your True Self and Crushing Stigma!
Facilitators: Tish Archie-Oliver and Jeanine Lewis Canales

Through this discussion, Mother Tish Archie Oliver and Mother Jeanine Lewis Canales will share various strategies and practices that our young people can employ to speak up for themselves, fostering a sense of self-love, confidence, and empowerment, especially amidst race-based discrimination (and/or microaggressions) that may be present in their schools. We will address the importance of self-advocacy and self-care, and how to speak up for ourselves and for each other.

Additionally, we will delve into the CROWN Clubs that have been created and how students can create their own clubs in their schools.

3:45 PM - 4:15 PM

Community Service

Time	Event
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Next Generation Music Bingo Location: Hyatt Regency New Brunswick CALLING ALL TEENS - Listen Sharp & Sing along at our first ever MCJJ Music Bingo experience includes custom music bingo cards for each round that the DJ spins and bragging rights with each round winner. Why sit at home on a Friday Night when you can play Music Bingo, have fun, and meet new friends? WARNING: Impromptu dancing has been known to occur during this fun high-energy experience! Click here to purchase tickets!

Time

Event

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Click here to purchase tickets!

Time	Event
7:00 AM-8:00 AM	Breakfast
8:15 AM-9:15 AM	General Session
9:30 AM - 11:15 AM	STEMulating Creativity: Exploring the world of science and how scientific principles can be applied to the world around us. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the impact that science has on our everyday lives demonstrated by a hands-on, scientific experiment. Jack and Jill Moms from Bristol Myers Squibb will 1) introduce the topic and how it relates to the world, 2) break students into small groups to complete the experiment, and 3) facilitate a wrap up discussion that helps students extract connections and deeper understanding leaving the session.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Lunch
12:30 PM - 1:45 PM	Cancel Culture: Avoiding Social Media Pitfalls: Developing Your Social Media Brand Identity” with Marlo Ricketts Green When someone Googles you, what will they find? What impression do you want to make? In today's digital age, businesses often search for candidates using social media sites like Linkedin and Facebook as part of their interview process. This workshop will Explore the pitfalls and the advantages of social media to help teens develop their social media persona and ensure it is consistent with their personal brands.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Teen Officers’ Reports and Modules
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM	Community Service