OUR NATIONAL TRAGEDY

Dear Eastern Region,

On this day of great national tragedy I'd like you all to know that I have personally contacted sixteen of twenty chapters that might have been impacted and by the grace of God there have been no tragedies to report. Those that I have been unable to reach are due the busy circuits, however, I will continue to try.

I ask God to grant you all the wisdom to understand the actions of today and to somehow find a way to explain to our children and to comfort them as well. I encourage all of you who are able to go to your nearest Red Cross station and donate blood to help those who may be in need of it.

To those chapters that I have not been able to contact, please know that you are all in our prayers and the Eastern Region is ready, willing and able to aid you in any way.

Tonight I leave you all with a prayer by the Reverend Yvonne Howze...

"O Lord, our God, how excellent is Thy name. God we are grateful for Your protection. You are our refuge and our strength and our help in times of trouble. You are the One who shields us from the fiery darts of danger. The hateful acts of injustice, persecution, criticism, condemnation and malice have no power over us. In the midnight of terror, God we thank You for the calm assurance of knowing that we do not have to be afraid. You have promised to deliver us and deliverance is certain. We rest in the comfort of Your love. Amen."

Vivian M. J. Darkes,
17th Eastern Regional Director
Jack & Jill of America, Inc.
P.O. Box 586
Brigantine, NJ 08203-0586 >

From: "Carla D. Williams"
>Subject: National Travesty
>Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2001 12:49:26 -0700
>
>Dear Mothers,
>
>On such a day as today, let us remember to keep Jack and Jill families
>in our prayers. I hope and pray that our families have not been touched
>with this event. But with many of our families working in the financial
>district, the D.C. area, or flying on airplanes, I just pray that we are
>safe. Please advise us immediately if there are any families in your
>region that have been impacted.
>
>We in the Los Angeles area are still on alert. At this time there is
>still one plane unaccounted for and several international flights still
>LA bound. So remember to keep us in your prayers as well.
>
>Sisterly,
>
>Carla
>


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“COME ON DOWN TO A STONE SOUL PICNIC, COME ON DOWN TO A STONE SOUL PICNIC.”

Remember those words of the harmonic Fifth Dimension?

Dads cook up and serve up the chow,
Moms chit-chat & catch up on latest who’s who & what’s what,
Kids play hard, eat plenty and have fun!

Jack & Jill Family Picnic
Saturday, September 8, 2001
12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.
Occoquan Regional Park, Picnic Area 4
9751 Ox Road
Lorton, Virginia
Free to J&J families. $5.00 per family charge for invited guests

Head Chefs
Anthony Holliday -- 703-830-9252
Lawrence Pernell -- 703-913-7033
Robert Stephens -- 703-818-2775

Our Chef’s have prepared a wonderful menu--- Hamburgers and Hot Dogs, Chicken, Short Ribs, Fried Fish, sides dishes, desserts and assorted beverages

WE NEED FAMILIES TO BRING SIDE DISHES OR DESSERTS FOR 12 PEOPLE. IF YOUR LAST NAME BEGINS WITH:

A-H (Desserts)
I-Q (Hot/Warm Sides)
R-Z (Cold Sides)

Please RSVP to Tonita Guydon 703-341-4930 or Tonita.Guydon@wcom.com by August. 29 Please provide your last name and how many from your family will attend

*Please send checks for invited guest by Sept. 6 to Tonita Guydon, 7457 Collins Meade Way, Alexandria, VA 22315 and make the checks out to J&J Northern VA Chapter.

Directions: I-95 South, take exit 160 towards Occoquan/Lake Ridge, merge onto Gordon Blvd and Gordon Blvd becomes Ox Rd, cross the Occoquan River and the entrance to the park is on the right. Follow signs to “shelters”, park in the gravel parking lot by the barn on the right and walk to Shelter 4. (703) 690-2121

LOTS OF FUN, FOOD AND GAMES FOR EVERYONE

Come on out and support the Jack & Jill dads who’ve worked hard to make this a fun family feast with lots of frolic. Dads, if you haven’t signed up, please call one of the chefs above.

NO. Virginia's Jack and Jill On the Move in April and May

The Intermediates are planning to attend a sightseeing cruise on Saturday, April 21st. The boat will leave from Georgetown at 1:30 pm and cruise along the Potomac. Following the cruise, the group will have lunch at the Riverside Grille. Thanks to Sharon Goode for coordinating the trip.

On Friday, May 18th the Tiny Tots, Triple J’s, and the Intermediates are hosting a trip to the Universoul Circus. NOVA chapter will have 50 VIP box seats and will be announced as the “NOVA Jack & Jill” along with a short summary of the organization. There are 15 tickets that are still available on a first come, first serve basis. Thanks to Denise Fox for coordinating this activity. Please contact Denise for ticket information.

Our junior teens are planning a golf outing in May. Also, our Tiny Tots are looking forward to attending the play, “The Wizard of Oz” in June.

Please mark your calendars for Sunday, May 6. We will celebrate Family Day at Ft. Meyer Spates Hall Community Club following worship service at Alfred Street Baptist Church. Worship service begins at 8:00 am.

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SKI DAY for the JUNIOR TEENS

The junior teens of the Northern Virginia chapter had a wonderful ski trip to the Whitetail Ski Area in Pennsylvania on Saturday the 20th of January. A good time was had by all, from the first time skiers and snowboarders to the old skiers who were able to revive their skills. The weather was great, not too cold, and we got a little snow. The skiers/snowboraders would like to thank our support personnel (the moms and dads) and the trip coordinator, Denise Fox, and her staff. It was a blast!!

Please come back to this website for news of past and future NOVA Jack and Jill activities.