UPDATE: Concerned Citizens of Whitesboro Details Its Health Fair

WHITESBORO — The first health fair sponsored by Concerned Citizens of Whitesboro April 24 was a partnership with Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Atlantic City Chapter. They were not mentioned in the April 28 article.
Their Health Committee Chairperson Stephanie Thomas and other members of their organization worked tirelessly to assure this would be a successful and educational event for the community-at-large.
The following list of vendors and health care providers, whose names were not mentioned, provided valuable health care information as well as healthy snacks and health screenings:
Sunshine Dentistry – Dr. Eric Thomas and his staff did not only pass out toothbrushes and tooth paste, an extensive 30 minute presentation on Children’s Dental Care was addressed to children and their parents.
A 30 minute presentation on healthy eating and the effects of too much sugar was addressed to parents and children by Meghan Malka of Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County (Family and Community Health Sciences).
The Cape May County Health Department also did a health care presentation to adults and provided H1N1 Flu shots.
Woodbine Wellness Center provided massages and Court House Apothecary did blood pressure and blood sugar screenings. No cholesterol testing was done.
Other participants included:
Miracle Fitness – Instruction
Apollo Boxing – Demonstration
Karen Bosna Yoga – Instruction
Hamer Karate School – Information
United Way – Information on Healthy Living
Cape Human Resources – Social Services Information
Curves – Fitness Information
Weight Watchers – Information
Green Street Market – Healthy Snacks and Information
Joey’s On Nine – Healthy Food
South Coast Shore Kick Karate with Sensei Joseph Meehan and Sensei Antonio Cruz leading demonstrated for those in the bleachers what some of their teen-aged students had learned. Performing was Ryan Meehan and Donna Keating.
In partnering to host this event, our two organization’s mutual concern was about promoting health through nu-trition and exercise.
ATLANTIC CITY NJ CHAPTER HISTORY
The Atlantic City NJ Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated was chartered in 1948. Chapter status for the Atlantic City Chapter was recognized at the Third National Convention, held in Washington, D. C., on May 15, 1948. As such, the Atlantic City, NJ Chapter became the sixteenth (16th) chapter recognized by the National organization. Our boundaries included both Atlantic County and Cape May County. At the time of our chartering, Mrs. Dorothy Wright was National President. Our charter members, fourteen pioneering women, with a crystal clear vision were: Mrs. Wilma Nelson, President Emeritus, Mrs. Lucille Barbour, Mrs. Lillian Bryant, Mrs. Carrie Harrison, Mrs. Harriet Lamkin, Mrs. Edythe Marshall, Mrs. Alice Carter, Mrs. Juanita Fowler, Mrs. Hugh Gregory, Mrs. Elveta Harris, Mrs. Cecelia Hawkes, Mrs. Margaret Hawkins, Mrs. Florence Johnson, First President, and Mrs. Erma Spencer. The past deeds of these wonderful women, our foremothers, continue to inspire and strengthen our membership.
Our activities regionally have been stellar. Our chapter hosted the Eastern Regional Mothers’ Conference, “Changing Aspects of Family Life in Today’s World” in 1965. In 1951, Teens from the Atlantic City Chapter NJ participated in a Philadelphia program termed “A Haitian Festival”. This program was the summation of the Philadelphia Teens’ yearlong program of study and research on Haiti, and served as a forerunner to the annual Regional Teenage Conferences. Later, in 1957, the Atlantic City Chapter hosted the 7th annual Eastern Re-gional Teenage Conference, “Youth’s Responsibility.” The Atlantic City, NJ Chapter sponsored the South Jer-sey Chapter which was officially installed on October 13, 1954.
In 1995 we expanded our chapter boundaries to include Cumberland County, New Jersey. In addition, we joined with the Burlington-Willingboro Chapter in hosting the 1999 Eastern Regional Teen Conference, “SOAR”, in Cherry Hill, NJ. The Delaware Valley Cluster was hosted by our chapter in 1990, at The Flagship Resort, and again in 2004,“Protecting Your Chapter’s Future . . . Building on a Firm Foundation”, under the di-rection of Regional Director Darkes, at the new Atlantic City Convention Center. Attendance at the 2004 cluster was noteworthy.
We are proud to be the home of the 17th Eastern Regional Director, Mrs. Vivian M. J. Darkes, who served with distinction from, 2001-2005. Mrs. Darkes also served as the Eastern Regional Teen Advisor from 1999-2001. Legacy member, Mrs. Dianna Williams-Fauntleroy served as the National and Eastern Regional Bylaws Chair from 2001 – 2004. In addition, our Chapter boasts being the home of Mrs. Barbara Washington, who, with her husband Bill, was named the 2006-2007 Foundation Legacy Family of the Year.
As a premier family organization, fathers play a vital role in chapters across the nation. In 2003, the Atlantic City, NJ Chapter formed a Father’s Auxiliary. President Harris appointed Richard T. Fauntleroy as the chair. The fathers coordinate at least two programs for our families annually under the leadership of the auxiliary chair.
The Atlantic City, NJ Chapter celebrated sixty (60) years of service in our community on September 27, 2008. To commemorate the occasion the chapter sponsored a luncheon, hat show and silent auction at the Carriage House in Galloway Township, New Jersey. The proceeds from the auction benefited the Atlantic City, NJ Boys and Girls Club and the Jack and Jill of America Foundation. The Chapter honored former Regional Director Darkes and the past presidents who served throughout our distinguished sixty (60) year history. Additionally, we selected and also honored two former members, Mrs. Louise Forrest Johnson (posthumously) and Mrs. Jane Flipping, who exemplified the mission of Jack and Jill during their membership in the Chapter, as well as through their professional careers and volunteerism in the community.
Our Chapter has endured the years with strength and a determination to continue the legacy that our founders and charter members envisioned for the families that thrive under our programmatic thrusts. We continue to nurture our membership so that they, along with our children, blossom and flourish. Women who have lead our chapter in service as president over the past fifty-nine years include: Mrs. Wilma Nelson, Mrs. Florence John-son, Mrs. Lillian Bryant, Mrs. Erma Spencer, Mrs. Florence Turner, Mrs. Lucille Barbour, Mrs. Joan Hayes, Mrs. Carrie Harrison, Mrs. Louise Forrest Johnson, Mrs. Dorothie Dorrington, Mrs. Wanda Harris, Mrs. Doris Carter, Mrs. Matilda Peterson, Mrs. Elaine Scott, Mrs. Claudette Yancy, Mrs. Ada Evans, Mrs. Linda Steele (1983-1985), Mrs. Rosetta Johnson (1985-1989), Mrs. Linda Steele (1989-1991), Mrs. Lynda V. Browne-Kidd (1991-1995), Mrs.Vivian M. J. Darkes (1995-1999), Mrs. Dianna Williams-Fauntleroy (1999-2003), Mrs. Sonya Gillespie-Harris (2003-2007), Mrs. Annie B. Clark (2007-2009) and our current president, Mrs. Dianna Williams-Fauntleroy (2009-2011).
Cheryl Spaulding
Program Coordinator
Concerned Citizens of Whitesboro, Inc.