NJCoR's billboard in Kearny,
October 26 - November 22, 2009
NJ Turnpike western spur SB, just past 15W
We are currently seeking donations to our Harley A. Brown Fund for Camp Quest for the 2010 camping season, as well as applications for campership assistance for any family sending a child to Camp Quest. The Camp Quest experience is one our children will never forget -- one in which they are exposed to "rational inquiry, critical and creative thinking, scientific method, self-respect, ethics, competency, democracy, free speech, and the separation of religion and government guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States." If we hope to make progress toward a more secular American society, we must begin to instill these values in our children. Please pledge your support by making a donation today on our donations page. Any amount is appreciated and helps one or more children afford an experience that they might otherwise miss. Thank you for your continued generosity and support!
Widespread intellectual and moral docility may be convenient for leaders in the short term, but it is suicidal for nations in the long term. One of the criteria for national leadership should therefore be a talent for understanding, encouraging, and making constructive use of vigorous criticism.
- Carl Sagan
NJHN is a Chartered Chapter of the American Humanist Association. NJHN is also affiliated with American Atheists and the Council for Secular Humanism, and supports the efforts of the Secular Coalition for America, Freedom From Religion Foundation and Americans United for Separation of Church and State.
Updates
Camp Quest Florida is accepting registrations for campers 8-17 years old until November 20, 2009. Don't put off signing up and reserving a spot for your camper this Winter. Families are welcome to join us too. The camp will run from 12/25/09 to 1/1/10.
Camp Quest Florida will take place in beautiful Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Campers will receive three meals a day, a bunk bed in a single sex cabin with a CQ FL counselor of the same gender, a CQ FL t-shirt, a field trip to John Pennekamp Underwater State Park, visits to the beach, a short day hike, a canoe trip on a lagoon to see Florida wildlife, celebrate
Festivus and New Year's Eve, participate in critical thinking activities and other fun arts and crafts and games, and enjoy a special visit from The Amazing Randi!
On July 12, 2009, the NJHN Board of Directors met and officers were elected for 2009-2010:
President: Harley Brown
Vice President: Lisa Ridge
Secretary: Wanda Holovacs
Treasurer: Jay Holovacs
Continuing Board members are: Jack Walsh, Tim Ridge and Gary Brill
Sara Brown, a founding Board member, has retired from the Board and is moving to Warminster, PA.
Trying to raise children and looking for secular resources? NJHN sponsors the New Jersey Humanist Families Network. Visit their page for more information.
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Lending Library
We have established a lending library service for NJHN members. An extensive collection of books is now available for 30 day loans. Please visit our Lending Library page for details. If you'd like to donate books, contact library at njhn.org.
Our What is Humanism? page is occasionally updated and expanded to add new resources for our readers interested in learning about Humanism.
Philosopedia!
A new resource
for freethinkers.
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Warren Allen Smith
