WPCNJ Annual Meeting - Call to Action
WPCNJ Annual Meeting
Tuesday, May 17th | 6:00PM-9:00PM
Eagleton Institute of Politics, Rutgers University
191 Ryders Lane, New Brunswick, NJ
There is no cost to attend but registration is required.
*Please note- only members in good standing can vote at the Annual Meeting
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2016 Nominating Committee Report
Submitted by Nominating Sub-Committee: Jeanne Fox, Esq. (Convenor), Elizabeth Murray, Rosemary Bernardi
and Sharon Weiner, Esq. ![]() *New Board Members (highlighted)
Tai Cooper (D) Essex - Spokesperson and policy advisor to Newark Mayor Ras Baraka
Judith Fenelus (D) Passaic - Chief of Staff to Assemblywoman Shavonda Sumter
Patricia Teffenhart (D) Monmouth- Executive Director NJ Coalition Against Sexual Assault
Deirdre Woodbryne (R) Bergen - Prior affiliation with Bergen County Clerk, Board of Chosen Freeholders, Executive Director Irish Network USA
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Proposed By-law Changes - Call To Action
Article XIII - Standing Committees -
Section 3 - Bylaws Subcommittee:
There shall be a Bylaws Subcommittee which shall be responsible for reviewing the Bylaws and drafting proposed amendments or revisions to the Bylaws. The Bylaws Subcommittee shall present proposed amendments or revisions to the Bylaws to the Board of Directors for its review
and revisions, if any, prior to presenting the to the Conference Planning Committee for inclusion in the Call to the General Conference or the WPCNJ Board prior to the call of the Board for a recommendation to amend the bylaws. The Chair shall be appointed by the President.
Article XVI - Amendments
These Bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) vote in the affirmative of members present at a meeting of the General Conference, provided that a copy of any proposed amendment shall have been sent to the members at least 30 days prior to said meeting.
The WPCNJ Board may recommend amendments to these bylaws to be enacted at a time other than the General Conference at the call of the Board in accordance with the following:
- the amendments must be ratified by a two-thirds (2/3) vote in the affirmative of those members in good standing who have voted;
- voting may take place either in person or electronically as the notice from the Board permits;
- amendments must be sent to the members in good standing along with the notice by the Board of proposed bylaws amendments no less than 30 days in advance of the date of the vote; and
- the amendments and notice of bylaws amendments must be sent to the members in good standing via electronic mail unless otherwise requested by the member.
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Women’s Political Caucus NJ Breakfast Draws Attendees from Around NJ
·Thank you to all who attended the Women’s Political Caucus of NJ held a networking breakfast on April 14!
Press from the PolitickerNJ:
TRENTON – State House room 103 was abuzz with activity on Thursday morning as politically-minded women from throughout New Jersey gathered for a networking breakfast. The event was hosted by the Women’s Political Caucus of New Jersey (WPCNJ).
The event was attended by the likes of Jeannine LaRue of the Kaufman Zita Group, Montclair University President Susan Cole, Assemblywoman Angela McKnight, and Chief of Staff to Congressman Frank Pallone Janice Capbell Fuller, among many others.
At the event, WPCNJ Vice President of Membership Grace Strom Power said a few word thanking the elected officials and board members for attendance.
Other notable attendees included:
- Hanifa Barnes, Office of Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman
- Bordentown Township Mayor Jill Popko.
- President of League of Women Voters NJ Nancy Hedinger
- Councilwoman Ayesha Hamilton, West Windsor
- Councilwoman Pamela Renee, Neptune City
- Councilwoman Jennifer Keyes-Maloney, Ewing
- Councilwoman Elsie Foster-Dublin, Highland Park
- Lorna Philipson, 4th District Congressional Candidate
- Eileen Thornton, Hamilton Democratic Club President and WPCNJ Board Member
http://politickernj.com/2016/04/womens-political-caucus-breakfast-draws-attendees-from-around-nj/
For pictures from the event, visit our FB page at: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1167203680021218.1073741842.134594769948786&type=3
Shari Weiner from WPCNJ Guest Speaker for Upcoming Women Real Estate Symposium April 19th!
Sharon L. Weiner, Esq.
In her role as an attorney, Ms. Weiner has been able to draw upon her experience and representation of her varied private and governmental clients in areas that include municipal, land use, redevelopment, environmental, governmental relations and lobbying. Ms. Weiner is currently a partner with the law firm of Murphy McKeon P.C. located in Riverdale, New Jersey. She is a New York State licensed real estate broker.
Ms. Weiner has a BA in political science from the University of Bridgeport, an MA in international affairs from the George Washington University and received her law degree from the Seton Law University School of Law.
April 19th, 2016
8:30 Registration & Continental Breakfast
RSVP http://tinyurl.com/jqkn6kb
Power Broker Panel
Tips from the Top/Secrets of Success
Michelle Rizzo, Re/Max Diamond
Peggy Yanuzelli, C-21 Charles Smith
Adele DeMoro, Keller Williams
Dana Mauro, Re/Max LTD.
Keri Ricci, Keller Williams
WPCNJ Seeking Board of Director Nominations
·* Only current members who have paid their 2016 dues will be eligible for nomination to the WPCNJ Board of Directors.
Final Days to Register - WPCNJ Passion * Power * Progress Awards Reception
Women's Political Caucus of NJ
2016 Passion * Power * Progress
Awards Reception
January 21, 2016
Hyatt Regency, New Brunswick, NJ
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Honoring the LUPE Fund Recipient of the Social Justice Award
·Women's Political Caucus of NJ
2016 Passion * Power * Progress
Social Justice Award Honoree
LUPE Fund, Inc.
Read moreHonoring Jarrod C. Grasso Recipient of the Good Guy Award
·Jarrod C. Grasso
Chief Executive Officer, New Jersey REALTORS®
As chief executive officer, Jarrod Grasso directs NJ REALTORS® in its mission to serve the professional needs of its members, develop programs and services to enhance the ability to conduct business successfully and ethically, and to serve as an advocate for private property rights and the real estate industry. Additionally, he is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Association and works with the NJ REALTORS® leadership team and board of directors. Grasso served as a National Association of REALTORS® Director and member of the Strategic Planning Committee in 2012.
Read moreHonoring Asw. Holly Schepisi Recipient of the Carol Murphy Award
Holly Schepisi was first elected to the New Jersey General Assembly in November 2011 representing the 39th Legislative District. A strong advocate for the residents of her district and the state, Assemblywoman Schepisi is the leading proponent for local issues such as efforts to retain businesses, finding remedies for the disproportionate funding issues, providing solutions to flooding, or as the loyal opposition to attempts at increasing taxes on Bergen and Passaic Counties. She has continued to work to strengthen the rights of crime victims, provide mandatory treatment for non-violent drug offenders, enhance transparency in medical billing, protect drinking water from drug contamination, and deny bail to dangerous offenders.
Honoring John F.X. Graham Recipient of the Good Guy Award

Honoring Rebecca Moll Freed, Esq. Recipient of the Mary Philbrook Award
