2003 - 2004
Fall Social at the Kalmia Clubhouse
September 8, 2003
Fall kickoff social event to meet and greet members, learn of upcoming programs, receive your new yearbook, bring an appetizer, finger food to share.
Ms. Stephanie E. Spencer, Director of The Printmaking Council of New Jersey
October 13, 2003
Ever wonder how a print is made? Unlike paintings which clearly display the hand of the artist with each brush stroke, prints don't reveal the materials used to create the image. Ms. Stephanie E. Spencer, Director of The Printmaking Council of New Jersey, will speak about printmaking techniques and the formation of the Council. Learn about this creative center that promotes interaction among artists through exhibitions and education, especially through the Roving Press education program that provides on-site arts education to schools and organizations throughout the state.
Sojourner
November 10, 2003
Elsie and Amy, the mother-daughter-dynamic-duo who operate the store will be discussing how and why they opened their store, Sojourner, almost 20 years ago; how the business has grown; what it’s like to be women in charge of their own business. And how, as Mother and Daughter, they work together to bring their simple store philosophy to life: To find nice things and sell them at affordable prices. Find out more at Sojourner.biz.
Holiday Celebration
December 8, 2003
Help us celebrate this joyous time of year with good food, good drink, and, of course, good Friends. On hand to add to the festivities is singer/songwriter Ms. Cathy Harrington along with local chanteuse, Robin Opel. Cathy and Robin will bring their own brand of cheer to aid us in our merrymaking.
Book Night with Beverly Leavell
January 12, 2004
Please bring your favorite read of 2003. Beverly would love for everyone to share why they found their book so special. Brave the winter weather and come join us!
The Annual Juried Art Show at the Coryell Gallery
February 9, 2004
**Please note: This meeting will be held at the Coryell Gallery**
It is a real treat to view this exhibition without the crowd. Some of Pennsylvania and New Jersey's best art is shown at Janet Hunt’s gallery. Come and satisfy your inner soul!
Judge Ann Reynolds Bartlett
March 8, 2004
Click here for information about the Child Placement Review Board
After seeing and hearing Judge Ann R. Bartlett in Small Claims Court at the Flemington County Courthouse, our President, Sue Cleary, thought that she would be a very interesting woman to have speak at the Kalmia Club. The Honorable Ann R. Bartlett was sworn in as a Superior Court Judge on July 27, 2001. She sits in Hunterdon County and is currently assigned to the Criminal Division as well as Special Civil Part. She also handles the Domestic Violence Contempt and Children-In-Court calendars.
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Child Placement Review (CPR) is a legislatively mandated judicial volunteer program in the Family Division. Boards are comprised of court-appointed citizen volunteers who monitor the cases of all children who are placed outside their homes by the Division of Youth and Family Services.
Review Board members monitor the timeliness of case movement, examine case plans, and conduct in-person interviews of involved parties in order to provide judges with recommendations to assist in the critical decision-making process. (Boards are mandated to assess each case from the point of view of the best interest of the child.) The Board's recommendations embrace issues such as how the case is managed and how quickly the child achieves permanency. Review Board members are required to complete mandatory program-specific training.
Bob Levine
Somerset County Court House - 3rd Floor
20 North Bridge Street , P.O. Box 3000, Somerville, NJ 08816-1262
908-203-6152, Fax 908-231-7632
How do I become a volunteer?
To begin the process, you must submit an application to your local volunteer liaison.
Do I have to volunteer in the County where I live?
Certain programs do have local residency requirements. For further information see the program descriptions or contact your local volunteer liaison.
What training is required for me to participate?
Every volunteer must complete a 4-6 hour generic orientation. It is a four-part training that includes an overview of the court system, problem solving techniques, communication skills and cultural diversity.
What kind of commitment do you expect from me?
Your appointment as a judicial volunteer is usually a one to three year term, depending on the program you select. Many of our programs offer flexible scheduling; day, evening, even weekend opportunities exist.
What will I gain from my experience?
Through your volunteer work with the courts, you will be making a difference in your community and contributing to the mission of the judiciary. You will gain the knowledge, experience and understanding of the inner workings of the court system while enhancing your professional development.
Stars and the Party Girl with Shannon Burd
April 12, 2004
This program is not what you might think. Shannon Burd, apart from being a doula, ballerina, wife and mother of 2 girls whom she homeschools, is an (amateur) astronomer. She will be sharing some of the basics of astronomy plus current goings-on in the heavens. Additionally, Shannon will discuss an extraordinary female astronomer, Caroline Herschel — sister to famed astronomer, William Herschel. Important in her own right, Caroline (b. 1748 d. 1848) was a fun-loving woman who also contributed greatly to the science of astronomy. In fact, she was the first woman to discover a comet.
Dr. Mamie Bowers of the Women's Health Center of Hunterdon County Affiliates in OB-GYN
May 10, 2004
Dr. Bowers is one of the most respected gynecologists in Hunterdon County. She is a graduate of North Hunterdon High School and Wellesley College with a B.A. degree in chemistry and classics. She obtained her medical degree from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, (University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey) and completed her residency program in obstetrics and gynecology at Hartford Hospital, Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Bowers is currently a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, a former board member of the Central New Jersey Maternal and Child Health Consortium and on the Honorary Board of the Women's Crisis Services of Flemington. Her special interests include urogynecology, the evaluation of incontinence in women and vaginal surgery. Find out more at whchc.com.
Kalmia Summer Social Event
June 14, 2004
Say Farewell to another year of the Kalmia Club and Hello to summer! Help us celebrate this annual event by spending the evening with old friends and new ones.