Friday, June 14, 2013

DWU Conference 2013!


June 19 to 23rd four of our Deaf Women United of New Jersey and Greater Philadelphia Representatives will be participating in DWU Conference 2013 in San Antonio, Texas!

  • President ~ Carrie Pogue
  • Founder ~ Rebecca Panusky
  • Treasurer ~ Stacie Stelmach
  • Greater Philadelphia Rep ~ Joanna Panulla

There is a wonderful schedule of workshops lined up for our Representatives to learn many new things:


Along with an amazing list of presenters:


We wish safe travels to our Representatives and look forward to learning about their experience at the 2013 conference.  




Monday, June 10, 2013

Deaf Women United Presents: The White Martini Party!


On June 2, 2013 Deaf Women United of New Jersey & Greater Philadelphia hosted 

The White Martini Party

in Burlington, New Jersey, this was a VIP private event to help raise a portion of funds for four of our ladies who are representing DWU of NJ & GP at the Deaf Women United Conference in Texas June 19 - June 23, 2013

These representatives are: Carrie Pogue (President), Stacie Stelmach (Treasurer)  Joanna Panella (Greater Philadelphia Representative) and Rebecca Rainone (Founder)

Jessica, Carrie, Stacie, Joanna and Deaf Bartender Alexandria

Jessica L & Nancy F

Social time!

Deaf Bartender Alexandria

Everyone who attended had a wonderful time with cocktails, food and social time with good friends.
Thank you to all who helped make this event a success!





Saturday, June 8, 2013

Ultimate Girls Day Out

On Saturday, April 27, 2013 Deaf Women United of New Jersey & Greater Philadelphia held their FIRST annual:

Ultimate Girls Day Out

Over 15 exhibitors displayed food sampling, fashion, jewelry, makeovers, health & wellness, beauty secrets, cooking demos, kitchen gadgets and so much more!

Tastefully Simple
Tupperware
AllieCat Jewlery
Silipada

We also held our General Meeting and Elections for the 2013/2015 new Officers and Representatives.

Congratulations to the following New Officers:

President:  Carrie Flail-Pogue
Vice President:  Jessica Schroeder
Secretary:  Kym Bozarth
Treasurer:  Stacie Stelmach

New Representatives:

North New Jersey:  Letta Lunek Cartwright
Central New Jersey:  Open
South New Jersey:  Sherry Smith
Greater Philadelphia:  Joanna Panella

Past President:  LaVern Cabrera
Founder:  Rebecca Panusky

(Photos to come!)

Buffet lunch

Chinese Auction

General Meeting

Thank you to all helped make this day a huge success for our organization!

Friday, June 7, 2013

Creating The Relationships You Want Workshop on June 8th


"Creating the relationship you want" 

with Ivette Guillermo-McGahee, licensed Professional Counselor, a graduate of the Gallaudet's Master Program on Mental Health Counseling

*How to cultivate a positive relationship with yourself 
*How to recover from painful relationship from the past
*How to get along with the people that are in your life
*How to deal with difficult people, differences and conflict
*How to develop new, positive relationships 


Saturday, June 8th 
1PM - 4PM 
Mount Laurel Library 
100 Walt Whitman Avenue 
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054

Light refreshment 

Register NOW; 
FREE - DWU-NJ & GP member 
$15 - NON - Member 

Directions

From Camden and points west:
Take Route 38 East. Pass the Moorestown Mall. At the fifth set of traffic lights after the Mall, turn right onto Mount Laurel Road. Go 1/8-mile to the first traffic light. See library on the left. Turn left, then right into library's parking lot.

From Mount Holly and points east:
Take Route 38 West. After crossing I-295, go to third traffic light, which is Mount Laurel Road. Turn left (use jughandle). Go 1/8-mile to the first traffic light. See library on the left. Turn left, then right into library's parking lot.

From the New Jersey Turnpike:
Take Turnpike exit 4 to Route 73 North. Take Route 38 East. Pass the Moorestown Mall. At the fifth set of traffic lights after the Mall, turn right onto Mount Laurel Road. Go 1/8-mile to the first traffic light. See library on the left. Turn left, then right into library's parking lot.

From Interstate 295:
Southbound: Take exit 40 (Route 38 toward Moorestown). Northbound: Take exit 40B (Route 38 toward Moorestown). Go to third traffic light, which is Mount Laurel Road. Turn left (use jughandle). Go 1/8-mile to the first traffic light. See library on the left. Turn left, then right into library's parking lot.

From Philadelphia:
Take I-676 to the Ben Franklin Bridge. Follow Kaighn Avenue until it becomes 38 East. Follow directions above for Camden and points East.

BUS SERVICE NEAR THE LIBRARY 

RT. 38 & MT. LAUREL RD. Walking Directions - Dist: 0.40 mile NW

317 Asbury Park 

317 Philadelphia

RT. 38 & MOUNT LAUREL RD Walking Directions - Dist: 0.40 mile NW

407 Moorestown-exact fare 

407 Philadelphia-exact fare


Wednesday, June 5, 2013

It's time to renew your membership!

It's time to renew your membership in the Deaf Women United of New Jersey & Greater Philadelphia.  You are part of a unique network of women in communities across the country.  With your participation and dues support, Deaf Women United of New Jersey & Greater Philadelphia can continue to fulfill its commitment in providing Deaf and Hard of Hearing women the many exciting events it provides such as:   Ultimate Girls Day Out, Snow Tubing Day, Family Water Tubing, Masquerade Ball, Witches Brew Party and Holiday Ornament Exchange; to all the educational workshops and various activities throughout the year.

Every member strengthens Deaf Women United's influence.  Even when you don't have the time to be personally involved, know that your membership dues continue to support our organization!

Please renew your membership today by returning the attached renewal form along with appropriate payment as soon as possible to continue to receive all the benefits without interruption.


Thank you for your membership in Deaf Women United of New Jersey & Greater Philadelphia.  Your involvement is important and very much appreciated.

Please email for membership form or for more information.