2016 Hall of Fame – Jeannette Watson Jeanette has always been a joy to the many people that she comes into contact with because to her no one is a stranger. She has a very giving nature. Her gift of giving has afforded many under-privileged recipients the fruits of her giving spirit. She donates to numerous organizations and projects, such as: Imani Food Pantry, Clothes Closet and Soup Kitchen, Baby Baskets, Hug the Homeless and so many other projects using her personal donations.
Jeannette has served in several capacities for H. G. McCully: Chapter – President, Vice President, Fundraising Chair, Entertainment Chair, Holiday for Special Needs Chair; Life Member Rep. Council: President, Member-ship Chair and Member-at-Large. She has also been Vice President of DIAL, painted playground maps and assisted bingo for people with special needs. Never stepping backwards, she is always in the forefront to be of service and ready to help whether it is at Nursing homes, Churches, youth groups, communities or schools – it makes no difference.
When she is not engaged in helping others you can find her improving her crafting skills which many of us have been the recipients of. Her gifts include a beautiful array of scarves that she knits, crotchets and donates; she also enjoys designing lawn chairs out of macramé. Jeanette stuffed heart pillows that are provided to patients that has undergone heart surgery.
Jeanette’s dedication, service to others and kind heart is her qualification to be our 2016 New Vision H. G. McCully Upstate Pioneers Hall of Famer.
H. G. McCully Chapter #12 Celebrates Dr. Seuss’s 113th Birthday
March 2 was the 113th birthday of Dr. Seuss. H. G. McCully Chapter # 12 celebrated by visiting and reading to children at area schools and various organizations. The Paterson-Passaic-Ridgewood Club with Tina Callahan as The Cat in the Hat visited the Boys and Girls Club in Clifton. The Cat in the Hat (Tina Callahan) read to the children and left them with 92 goodie bags, pads, pencils, bookmarks and stickers.
The Essex Life Member Club visited the Ivy Hill Elementary School in Newark. Cathy Brantley, Dianne Dieumercy and Mary Bynoe read to the pre-k class and then donated coloring books, crayons, stickers and pencils to the children. Six Dr. Seuss books were given to the school’s library.
McCully Upstate Chapter #12
Puts Together “Blessing Bags for the Homeless “
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At a recent meeting of the the Paterson-Passaic-Ridgewood Club, 25 “Blessing Bags” were put together by the meeting members.
The backpacks contained socks, tissues, fruit, peanut butter, crackers, water, juice, tooth paste, brushes, floss and a note of support to the individuals.
New Vision Pioneers McCully Upstate Chapter #12, distributed hats, scarves, gloves, a few jackets and hygiene kits that contained a wash cloth, toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, shaving gel, razor, shampoo, antibacterial gel, lip balm, combs, and a brush to the homeless at Penn Station, Newark, NJ. Pictured are members of the Essex-Hudson Council.
Paterson-Passaic-Ridgewood Club
Fill School Backpacks
The Paterson-Passaic-Ridgewood Club partnered with “Back 2 School Outreach” in Clifton at School #12. The pioneers had 11 volunteers packing backpacks with items donated by area companies and items bought by H. G. McCully Chapter #12. All the backpacks will go to area children in various schools.
Book and a Blanket
The Paterson-Passaic-Ridgewood Club held a workshop at their monthly meeting to put together their “Book and a Blanket” project. The Book and a Blanket will be given to the children staying at the Passaic County Women’s Shelter.
Paterson-Passaic-Ridgewood Club with Santa
Visit Chestnut Hill Elderly Facility
The Paterson-Passaic-Ridgewood Club along with Santa paid a visit to the Chestnut Hill Elderly Facility in Passaic on December 11. Santa and his elves gave each person a small gift for the coming holidays.