Agenda: Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Eastern Region Metropolitan 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

This workshop will provide an overview of our organization’s protocol.

8:00 PM ET

Level Up with Digital Cheetah

How to leverage the data in Digital Cheetah to enhance your overall experience as a member.

8:00 PM ET

The Legislative Power Hour

The members of the Legislative Committee will lead an interactive session reviewing the National Legislative Priorities and discuss ways to integrate them into Chapter programming. Attendees will also receive a first look at the Eastern Region’s Advocacy Action Plan and have an opportunity to provide input.

8:00 PM ET

We Are One

Time	Event
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM	MCJJ Sneaker Soiree (Hosted by the Morris County Chapter) Location: Hyatt Regency New Brunswick, 2 Albany St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Event Fee: $75 (additional service fees apply) 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!

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Event

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

MCJJ Sneaker Soiree (Hosted by the Morris County Chapter)
Location: Hyatt Regency New Brunswick, 2 Albany St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Event Fee: $75 (additional service fees apply)

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 - 8:15 AM	Registration & Breakfast
8:30 AM - 10:15 AM	General/Opening Session
10:30 AM-11:15 AM	Townhall: Navigating Life's Twists & Turns with Resilience, Resolve & Radiance In this presentation, we will delve into the essential elements of resilience, presence, gratitude and ego and their profound influence on our lives. We'll explore the significance of resilience in overcoming adversity, the benefits of staying present for improved well-being and the transformative power of gratitude. Additionally, we'll examine the role of ego in self-identity and relationships, offering strategies to manage its impact. Through real-life examples and actionable advice, you'll gain valuable insights and tools to foster personal growth, enhance relationships and lead a more balanced and resilient life, even in the face of life's challenges.
11:15 AM-11:45 AM	Vendors Showcase
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM	Lunch
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM	Workshop Session 1 (Select 1): QuickBooks Part II - Session 1 (For Chapter Financial Officers Only) Calling All New Mothers, Take a Deep Breath, You’ve Got This (Round 1) Skin Rejuvenation Practices for Aging Gracefully with Love Purposeful Programming – The Power of Being All In (Round 1) Leading with Excellence – (For Chapter Presidents Only) Middle School Masterclass -Moving Through the Tween Years and Byond The Foundation of Fundraising-A Pink and Blue Fundraising Strategy Session
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM	Workshop Session 2 (Select 1): QuickBooks Part II - Session 2 (For Chapter Financial Officers Only) Calling All New Mothers, Take a Deep Breath, You’ve Got This (Round 2) Bylaws: Beyond the Basics (Round 1) Purposeful Programming – The Power of Being All In (Round 2) The Art of Mindful Membership (Round 1) The Heart of the Matter: Women & Heart Health
3:00 PM - 3:45 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 (Round 3) Bylaws: Beyond the Basics (Round 2) The ABC’s and 123s of Chaperoning – Required to complete Teen Advisor Certification The Art of Mindful Membership (Round 2) Show Me the Money: Unlock Your Home's Hidden Wealth
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM	Community Service Assembling Care Packages for the Morristown Neighborhood House Together, we will assemble several types of care packages, which will assist recipients with social and emotional wellness. These care packages will be given to students of the Neighborhood House, ages 12-18, to help strengthen their coping skills and aid in dealing with life’s stressors. As a bonus, all net proceeds from the Sneaker Soiree and Next Generation Bingo will go to the Morristown Neighborhood House to fund staff training in areas of social and emotional wellness.

Time	Event
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Next Generation Music Bingo (Hosted by the Morris County Chapter) Location: Hyatt Regency New Brunswick 2 Albany St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Event Fee: $25 (additional service fees apply) *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 (Hosted by the Morris County Chapter)
Location: Hyatt Regency New Brunswick
2 Albany St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Event Fee: $25 (additional service fees apply)

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

Registration & 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)

11:45 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.

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Community Service: Assembling Care Packages for the Morristown Neighborhood House

Together, we will assemble several types of care packages, which will assist recipients with social and emotional wellness. These care packages will be given to students of the Neighborhood House, ages 12-18, to help strengthen their coping skills and aid in dealing with life’s stressors. As a bonus, all net proceeds from the Sneaker Soiree and Next Generation Bingo will go to the Morristown Neighborhood House to fund staff training in areas of social and emotional wellness.

Time	Event
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Next Generation Music Bingo (Hosted by the Morris County Chapter) Location: Hyatt Regency New Brunswick, 2 Albany St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Event Fee: $25 (additional service fees apply) 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 (Hosted by the Morris County Chapter)
Location: Hyatt Regency New Brunswick, 2 Albany St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Event Fee: $25 (additional service fees apply)

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	Registration & Breakfast
8:30 AM-9:15 AM	General Session
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM	Ice Breaker #1
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	STEMulating Creativity: Strawberry DNA & Yummy Gummy DNA Exploring topics in science and how they apply in the world around us, participants will have the opportunity to explore, via a hands-on, scientific experiment that relates to their everyday lives. Jack and Jill Moms and scientists 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.
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM	Lunch
12:45 PM - 1:00 PM	Ice Breaker #2
1:00 PM - 2:15 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.
2:30 PM - 3:45 PM	Officers’ Reports and Modules
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM	Community Service: Assembling Care Packages for the Morristown Neighborhood House Together, we will assemble several types of care packages, which will assist recipients with social and emotional wellness. These care packages will be given to students of the Neighborhood House, ages 12-18, to help strengthen their coping skills and aid in dealing with life’s stressors. As a bonus, all net proceeds from the Sneaker Soiree and Next Generation Bingo will go to the Morristown Neighborhood House to fund staff training in areas of social and emotional wellness.

2023 Metropolitan Cluster AWD Workshops