Good Day My Sisters,

As we prepare for this year's conference, I want to share the exciting plans we have in store. We're set to have a truly memorable conference and an incredible experience.

2026 Conference details

Our conference kicks off on Thursday, April 23rd, with the Executive Board Meeting via Zoom. The main event spans from Friday, April 24th, to Saturday, April 25th, 2026, concluding with the much-anticipated Annual Margaret W. Goodman Awards Luncheon. 

See your Local Presidents for tickets - $65 p/p.

Agenda

Thursday, April 23, 2026 

EXECUTIVE BOARD 

• Via Zoom at 7:00-8:00 PM – Mrs. Linda Walker, Chair

Friday, April 24, 2026 

Aenon Baptist Church 1500 Brown Avenue, Vauxhall, NJ

1(908) 687-3716

Session I – 9:00-2:30 PM 

• 9:15-9:30 Worship & Praise

• 9:30-9:45 Spoken Meditation

• 10:00-12:00 Business

• 12:00-1:30 LUNCH / REFRESH/ Check -in

• 1:30 Worship & Praise

• 1:45-3:15 Education Hour – Dr. Kay Banks, Dean

Husband's Workshop

SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2026 - SESSION II - 9:00AM -4:00PM

Aenon Baptist Church 1500 Brown Avenue, Vauxhall, NJ

1(908) 687-3716

• 9:00-9:15 Worship & Praise

• 9:15-9:30 Spoken Meditation

• 10:00-11:00 The President's Hour

• 11:00-11:15 Necrology Service by Rev. Betty Montgomery

• 11:15-11:30 Closing Moments

• 11:30-11:55 BREAK

• 12:00-3:30 The Annual Margaret Wise Goodman Awards Banquet: Trailblazers, Humanitarian, Youth Achievement Award & Scholarships

Tickets are $65.00 p/p. 

Theme

"Sisters Inspiring Joy, Unity, and Encouragement,"  

 2 Corinthians 13:11 (NIV): "Sisters rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you." 

Hotel accommodations

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites

Union, 1730 US Highway 22 E, Union, NJ 07083,

Hilton Garden Inn Springfield,304 US

Highway 22 West, Springfield, NJ, 07081

Host Locals

• North Jersey MWMW (Mrs. Marguerite Terrell)  

• United MWMW of Newark (Mrs. Hattie Hill-Spry) 

Recognition and scholarships

We're also recognizing

• Youth Achievement Award 

• Scholarship Recipients

  • Deadline March 15, 2026

  • For additional information or questions contact Mrs. Carolyn Henderson (firstlady1024@yahoo.com)

Vendors

Vendors will be on site, providing an opportunity for relaxed and enjoyable shopping experiences.

Journal and Boosters

Souvenir Journal Ad and Boosters Deadline: MARCH 15TH 

• Ads: Full Page $125.00, Half-Page $ 75.00, Quarter-Page $ 50.00, Business Card $ 30.00, Patron $ 20.00

• Boosters: $3.00 Per Name, $5.00 Per Mr. & Mrs.

• Attach the camera-ready ad, include the date/time you emailed the ad to

Necrology report

Necrology: If you have not done so please forward the Necrology report to Rev. Betty Montgomery at repentantheartbj@yahoo, and myself at annasmithcaps@aol.com. The necrology should include the names of all deceased NJAMWMW members and their husbands from the last year, along with any pictures you may have.

Conference prayer

Let's pray for the success of this conference.

Our host Locals are North Jersey MWMW (Mrs. Marguerite Terrell) and 

United MWMW of Newark (Mrs. Hattie Hill-Spry). They are putting in tremendous effort to make this weekend unforgettable.

I am looking forward to seeing you at the 44th Annual State Conference. Come prepared to have a blessed time, gain valuable insights, and renew our Sisterly fellowship!

Blessings and love,

Reverend Ana M. Smith

President, NJAMWMW

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