As planes landed and took off behind the Sunset Pub and Grill in Lincoln Park, NJ conversations were inspired by thoughts of career opportunities soaring above the clouds. Prospective members joined an intimate group of Northern New Jersey council leaders for a relaxed evening of networking on May 19, 2022. The theme for the night, Cocktails and Conversation had no set agenda but was one of 4 evenings per year devoted to meet and greets. As [...]
Come Grow With Us in Northern NJ The Northern NJ council met Wednesday, April 20, 2022. The “Grow With Us” in-person event was hosted at PB Roofing in Elwood Park, NJ and dinner was sponsored by GAF. In celebration of Earth Day, Capitol Roofing Company presented the benefits of vegetative roofing. Eric Deriben and Sej Sorathia answered questions on system compatibilities, installation and spoke about the pros and cons of tray and built-in place systems. After [...]
The Northern NJ council partnered with the all virtual “National” council and celebrated Women’s History Month in a lunchtime Zoom get-together on March 30, 2022. Council Chair Erica Sherman lead the group through the evolution of the primarily European event, International Women’s Day, to President Carter’s proclamation of Women’s History month in 1980, to Congress passing public law 100-9 in 1987, designating March as Women’s History Month. Erica also highlighted 3 core women’s issues, choosing a [...]
A rare 60 degree February day provided a preview of what it will be like to return to “normal” as the Northern New Jersey council gathered in person for the first time in many months. In celebration of all things delicious, the group got “Cheesy” as local celebrity cheese maker “Vinnie Mootz” (Vincent Morelli) held a private lesson for the council, sharing his secrets for the perfect fresh Mozzarella at his storefront location in Lyndhurst, NJ. [...]
The Northern NJ Council rang in the New Year with an outline for a fantastic 2022! In a lunchtime Zoom meeting, the 2022 board transitions were announced. The council operates in 2-year terms with rotating elevations. Approaching roles with term limits exposes participating members to a variety of developmental and growth opportunities. In 2022, Erica Sherman was elevated from Vice-Chair to Chair and Wendy Lucas assumed the Vice-Chair position; Lynn Picone, Eileen Troia, and Maggie Nyk [...]
Wrapping up the year with holiday cheer was the tone for the last yearly meeting of the Northern NJ Council, held Wednesday, December 15th at the Grand Saloon in Clifton, NJ. The ladies gathered together over a delicious meal, and drinks as they looked back at the accomplishments of 2021. Despite the pandemic and another year of primarily virtual get-togethers, the council managed to achieve their goals including; • 12 meaningful meetings with a rich mix [...]
November Meeting Highlights Financial Wellness The key message shared by guest speaker Erin Hoffman, of Certified Financial Services centered on taking a holistic approach to your finances by combining objective asset management with protection solutions. She shared her wisdom in a Zoom meeting, Friday, November 12, with the members of the Northern NJ council. Erin specializes in helping women entrepreneurs feel confident. She talked about the importance of developing goals and outlined the basics of financial [...]
The Northern NJ council had a very busy October. The council participated in a multi-location virtual educational event, Weathering the Storm, on Wednesday, October, 20th, 2021. Council Vice-Chair Erica Sherman (GAF) organized our participation and members Lynn Picone (GAF), Karen Straub (GAF), Christine Mockenhaupt (SRS), Wendy Lucas (PB Roofing), and Veronica Chwieroth (GAF) met at GAF’s CARE training center. With the help of GAF CARE Trainers including; Mitos Fuentes, Danny Caivano, Guaillaume Bailly we flashed a [...]
Northern NJ Council Hosts Unconscious Bias Roundtable The Northern NJ council, together with GAF’s Women in Sustained Equality (WISE) and PB Roofing, hosted a virtual Roundtable on Unconscious Bias on June 15th. The lunchtime webinar was attended by over 100 people and focused on positive ways to support opportunities for women in a male majority industry. Council Chair and GAF Technical Sales Director, Lynn Picone moderated the discussion addressing sensitive issues like; emotion in the workplace, [...]
With a focus on Mindfulness and Meditation, the Northern NJ Council welcomed Dr. Shannon Albarelli, Psy. D on March 18, 2021. The event was sponsored by SRS Distribution Inc. According to a recent study on Healthline.com, “8 out of 10 adults said that the pandemic was a “significant” source of stress”. Dr. Shannon is a clinical psychologist who is also a certified Mindfulness & Meditation Instructor. She shared multiple strategies for coping with stress and led [...]
