IMPORTANT! Convention Updates & Corrections
CORRECTION: DROPPING OFF ACHIEVEMENT ENTRIES AT CONVENTION
The CALL to Convention states Federation Exhibits can be dropped off from 9 AM until 11:30 PM.
It should be 11:30 AM. Judging begins after 11:30 AM.
Clubs, please make sure whoever is dropping off your club’s entries knows that they must be dropped off by 11:30 AM. The location is Brighton Ballroom II-III-IV. There will be a table in the hallway for you to check in your items.
CONVENTION INFORMATION
Headquarters Office will be closed the week of Convention, May 2 through May 7.
Sunday Night Dinner Attire at Convention
If you are attending the dinner on Sunday night, remember to wear your red, white or blue!
Federation Table at Convention
Make sure you stop by the Vendor room while you are at Convention and visit our Federation table.
NJSFWC ECONNECTION
April 29, 2026
Barbara McCloskey, NJSFWC President
Together in Service ~ United in Friendship
CONVENTION 2026
Convention Suite at Hard Rock Hotel
Ninety two names were placed in the drawing for the upgrade from a regular room at the Hard Rock to a Suite. President McCloskey picked the name of Ro Saviello. Congratulations Ro!
NJSFWC ECONNECTION
April 22, 2026
Barbara McCloskkey, NJSFWC President
Together in Service ~ United in Friendship
Sunday Evening Dinner
Dress code for Sunday night dinner at Convention is business casual: Theme: Red/White or Blue!
Resolutions for Convention
Three proposed Resolutions were sent to all club presidents. Please be sure that any member who will be attending Convention as a Delegate has a chance to review them prior to attending the business meetings.
NJSFWC eConnection
April 8, 2026
Barbara McCloskey, NJSFWC President
Together in Service ~ United in Friendship
Convention News
Dress code for Sunday night of Convention
The dress code for dinner on Sunday night is Red/White and/or Blue
Just In!
Vegetarian Meal Choices for NJSFWC Convention:
Sunday Night……Eggplant Rollatini
Monday Night…..Vegetable Strudel
Tuesday Night…..Vegetable Ravioli
NJSFWC ECONNECTION
March 11, 2026
Barbara McCloskey, NJSFWC President
Together in Service, United in Friendship
Get the Word Out!
Club Presidents received the CALL to Convention in February and it is hoped that you have shared the information with your members. CALL TO CONVENTION 2026 CORRECTION- The Code for Hard Rock Casino & Hotel Room Reservations as listed in the CALL to Convention 2026 and Instructions for the Hotel is incorrect. The Correct Code for Room Reservations is GCLB26Z.
In the second year of the Administration it is the tradition to honor our State President, the President -Elect and the two Vice Presidents at the Sunday night dinner. The Committee has some surprises for the evening and we look forward to seeing you all.
Monday morning starts with a walk on the Boardwalk with our President, Barbara McCloskey, or you can join Judy Bonato with DRUM2BFIT. At 11;30 am, bring your lunch and join Second Vice President, Patricia Dahl, for “Bring a Friend; Make a Friend.”
Arts and Culture and Environment entries can be brought to the Brighton Ballrooms from 9:00 am- 1130 am to be judged. Don’t forget to stop by to see our Vendors, Federation Sales, and Perritt Labs in Brighton 1 on Monday and Tuesday.
The Opening Session of Convention convenes at 1:30 p.m. with the Honor Guard followed by the reports of the Executive Committee. The DVPs from College, Garden, Highlands, and Liberty will also report followed by the awards for Best Reported Work by the Standing Committee Chairmen. Proposed Bylaw changes will be voted on at this session.
Monday evening, we will be “Toasting the Accomplishments” of five outstanding Women of Achievement.
The Tuesday Business Session begins at 9:30 a.m., and will include reports from the DVPs of Palisades, Shore, and Southern Districts, as well as awards presented by our CSP Chairmen. At the end of the session we will vote for new Officers and Trustees during the lunch hour. A variety of workshops will be taking place, and then we will enjoy our Arts Performing winners from the Districts. Tuesday evening we will be “Saluting our Stars,” our club Presidents, followed by the official Installation for our new State Board.
Wednesday will see our final Business Session taking place at 9:30, beginning with our In Memoriam. We will hear from our new Special State Project team. Note that Honor Roll and Order of the Lily awards will be presented at our District Spring Conferences rather than at Convention.
We hope everyone will join us. It is looking to be a great time of celebration and hope for the future.