Model Railroaders Hold Spring Open House

Posted on March 4, 2024 By

The Ocean County Society of Model Railroaders, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, at 502 Country Club Road, Pine Park, Lakewood, N.J., is holding its Spring Open House, Saturday, April 6 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; and Sunday, April 7, Noon to 5:00 p.m. at the Lakewood Historical Museum also known as the Sheldon Wolpin Historical Museum. Admission is free but donations are always gladly accepted.

Visitors to the Open House will see permanent layouts of passenger and freight trains running continuously. Some Thomas the Tank trains will also be making an appearance.

Ted Bertiger, president of The Ocean County Society of Model Railroaders, said, “We will have trains running for all ages. Come see our train club in action!”

For more information, contact Ted Bertiger 732-688-1184 or at captnkraft@aol.com. Also visit https://ocsmr.com.

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Jersey Shore Chamber to Host Investing in AI

Posted on March 1, 2024 By

What do you know about investing in AI? The Jersey Shore Chamber of Commerce (JSCC), Wall Township, is hosting Break to Educate with speaker and sponsor Dan Pace of Genuine AI to educate attendees and businesses about the knowledge, service, and security needed to invest in AI on Monday, March 11, 11:30 a.m. to l:00 p.m. at the B2 Bistro + Bar, 709 Arnold Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach.

A hot buffet lunch, cash bar, dessert, and coffee are included for members at $35; and for non-members at $45.00. Register at jerseyshorechambernj.com/events/ For questions call the Jersey Shore Chamber at 732-280-8800 or email executivedirector@jsccnj.com.

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Cocktails at the Court April 9 – Open to the Public

Posted on March 1, 2024 By

Georgian Court University (GCU); the Lakewood, Brick, and Jersey Shore Chambers of Commerce; and the MODC (Monmouth-Ocean Development Council) are inviting the public to Cocktails @ The Court for an evening of networking and tours of the GCU mansion, April 9, 2024, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Avenue, Lakewood, NJ.

A membership fee of $35.00 includes hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, wine, soda, coffee, tea, and beer from the Faith American Brewing Company. The non-member fee is $45.00. Kosher options are available.

To sponsor this event or for questions, call the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce at 732-363-0012 or email staff@mylakewoodchamber.com.

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AFSCME Local 3790, Lakewood, Volunteers for Charities

Posted on February 27, 2024 By

AFSCME (American Federation of State and Municipal Employees) Local 3790, a union that represents Inspectors, Telecommunicators, and Clerical employees who work for Lakewood Township, recently donated their time by volunteering at the food pantry of St. Vincent DePaul Society, a local Ocean County charity, located on the grounds of St. Mary of the Lake Church, Lakewood.

“The members of our local AFSCME have a big heart,” said Jimmy Esposito, president. “Members wanted to give back to Lakewood, Ocean County, and the community at large by distributing food to the food insecure, clothing, and hygiene products. Hopefully this will be on a monthly basis. Members of AFSCME 3790 look forward to assisting many more charities in the months that come. It was an honor to work alongside St. Vincent DePaul Society.”

For more information, contact AFSCME president Jimmy Esposito at
afscmelocal3790@gmail.com.

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HR In-Person Mtg Program Changed for Mar 14 – Generative AI: What HR Needs to Know and Do

Posted on February 27, 2024 By

For HR professionals, the challenges and opportunities on the use of Generative AI affect every facet of an employee’s lifecycle. Tom Glasscock, a principal in Glasscock & Associates, will give a brief history of the key developments in AI, present the fundamental concepts of AI and Generative AI, and offer the key actions HT pros should now be undertaking at the breakfast meeting of JSAHR (Jersey Shore Association for Human Resources), open to the public, on Thursday, March 14 from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. at Jumping Brook Country Club, 210 Jumping Brook Road, Neptune.

The sponsor of this program is Earthshare, a company that provides individuals, businesses, and nonprofits with the tools to work together for a just and sustainable world.

Breakfast begins at 8:00 a.m., followed by announcements at 8:30 and the speaker at 9:00 a.m. The Career Transformation Group begins at 10:00 a.m. Registrations online at: http://jsahr.shrm.org/events or admin@jsahr.org or call JSAHR at 732-701-7155.

Registration including breakfast is $35 for JSAHR members; $50 for non-members; $25 for each guest and those in-transition; and $10 for students with a valid ID.

JSAHR is a SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) affiliated chapter. This program is pending one (1) SHRM PDC and one (1) HRCI (Human Resource Certification Institute) recertification credit.

About the Speaker Tom Glasscock GPHR, SPHR: Tom Glasscock, an HR Professional with more than 20 years of experience, specializes in project and change management, particularly in the deployment and adoption of HR platforms in all stages of the employee lifecycle.
He received his B.S. in Business Management from Ithaca College. Because Glasscock became interested in Human Resources, particularly in Organization Behavior, he enrolled in the Executive Masters in Organizational Behavior at Fairleigh Dickinson. He joined Lucent Technologies when it spun off from AT&T, and worked as an HR project/program manager for Business Communications Systems (BCS), Lucent’s largest division later known as Avaya.
When the Alcatel-Lucent merger was announced, Glasscock left Lucent and set up his own consultancy, Glasscock & Associates, LLC. More recently, Glasscock helped the IT department New York University (NYU) on a number of projects, including the upgrade of their ServiceNow platform.

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Disability Etiquette in the Workplace – Join HR Prof. In-Person March 14

Posted on February 13, 2024 By

To illustrate the value of disability etiquette in a company culture, the breakfast meeting of JSAHR (Jersey Shore Association for Human Resources), open to the public, on Thursday, March 14 from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. at Jumping Brook Country Club, 210 Jumping Brook Road, Neptune, will teach disability etiquette for recruiters, manager, and co-workers through stories, real life examples, and audience participation.

Attendees will learn etiquette pertaining to mental health, physical, intellectual, neurodiverse, learning, and hidden disabilities; ways to make the recruitment process more accessible and disability friendly; and how to have conversations about accommodations and preferences when addressing a disability.

The sponsors of this program is Earthshare, a company that provides individuals, businesses, and nonprofits with the tools to work together for a just and sustainable world; and Paylocity, a company that provides online HR and payroll.

Breakfast begins at 8:00 a.m., followed by announcements at 8:30 and the speaker at 9:00 a.m. The Career Transformation Group begins at 10:00 a.m. Registrations online at: http://jsahr.shrm.org/events or admin@jsahr.org or call JSAHR at 732-701-7155.

Registration including breakfast is $35 for JSAHR members; $50 for non-members; $25 for each guest and those in-transition; and $10 for students with a valid ID.
JSAHR is a SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) affiliated chapter. This program is pending one (1) SHRM PDC and one (1) HRCI (Human Resource Certification Institute) recertification credit.

About the Speaker Kate Kennedy, PHR, SHRM-CP, MSM, MSHRM: Kate Kennedy has more than 10 years of experience in HR, the majority of which has been in non-profit and social service agencies that serve individuals with disabilities. Over the last 30 years, Kennedy has spoken on similar topics regarding individuals with disabilities at the GSC SHRM State Conference, SHRM chapters, and The South Eastern Theatre Conference.

Kennedy is currently the President Elect of CNJ SHRM, Workforce Readiness Co-Chair for the Garden State Council, and a volunteer for the GSC SHRM State Conference. She is also co-creator and facilitator for the Global Play Brigade’s “How to Find Your Superpower” workshop.

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Updated Dates for SHRM Certification Prep Class

Posted on February 10, 2024 By

Only five seats are left for the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) and the SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) exam prep course and study group, beginning February 28 through May 15, 2024, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft. The course, in partnership with JSAHR (Jersey Shore Assoc. for HR), will help expand one’s HR knowledge and skills, reduce test anxiety, and provide preparation for the exam.

This course teaches the technical and operational aspects of HR management to prepare for a more senior HR position. Besides preparing attendees for a variety of management and leadership roles, this program provides a credential that shows employers you’re ready to move up. Experienced professionals offer a variety of perspectives, and all instructors are highly qualified and very experienced in the SHRM course content.

The cost of $1,299 includes books, online resources and 2000 plus practice questions, and optional Zoom content and test review sessions. For a payment plan, call 732-224-2315.

For more information or to register, contact Carolyn Broderick, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, HRIP, the president and director of certification for Jersey Shore Association of Human Resources (JSAHR), Neptune, at carolynbrod@gmail.com or call 732-244 2315.

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Pre N.J. Econ. Development Summit at the Strand Theater February 29

Posted on February 7, 2024 By

The Pre N.J. Economic Development Day Summit at the Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood, N.J., is February 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., hosted by the Orthodox Jewish Chamber (OJC) and the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, is designed for presidents of chambers of commerce, business and community leaders, and Economic Development organizations throughout New Jersey to discuss and collaborate about New Jersey’s upcoming Economic Development Day May 13, 2024. (https://www.nj.gov/governor/news/news/562019/20190513e.shtml)

Networking and light refreshments at 10:00 a.m.; program begins at 11:00 a.m.

One of the primary objectives of the summit is to facilitate open discussions on strategies for driving economic growth and job creation in New Jersey; for stimulating economic growth and development; for job creation in New Jersey; partnership building; and strategy development.

Tim Sullivan, CEO of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), will give the opening remarks, sharing the Vision of the Governor’s annual signed resolution to declare “New Jersey Economic Development Day” May 13, 2024.

The summit will also feature presentations from leaders in the business community, including Tom Bracken, president and CEO of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce; and Duvi Honig, founder and president of the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce (OJCC), who introduced the legislation.

The summit will also offer opportunities for networking and connecting with community leaders, for building meaningful relationships and partnerships that can drive economic development initiatives.

For required registration, visit www.NJEDD.org. Sponsorships for the Pre NJ Economic Development Day Summit are available, providing businesses and organizations with an opportunity to demonstrate their support for economic development in New Jersey. To become a sponsor, email to info@ojchamber.com.

The sponsor for this event is Smart Scan Solutions.

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B’nai Israel to Honor Cantor Daniel Green for 50 Years of Service

Posted on February 7, 2024 By

Congregation B’nai Israel (CBI), 1488 Old Freehold Road, Toms River, N.J., is hosting a gala event and dessert reception on April 7, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., to honor Cantor Daniel Green for his 50 years of continuing and devoted service to the congregation. The event will include tribute speeches, musical presentations, and recollections. The cost is $18.00 per person.

Cantor Green, who is now the Cantor Emeritus of CBI, came to B’nai Israel as its Cantor in 1973 and served until his retirement in 2008. During those 35 years at B’nai Israel, he prepared 670 boys and girls for their Bar and Bat Mitzvah. Of special note was his development of the Year-In-Advance Bar & Bat Mitzvah ceremony. He also developed a music enrichment program for all classes from nursery school through fifth grade of Talmud Torah, as well as more intensive instruction with Kitah Vav, the sixth grade.

His accomplishments also included working with the B’nai Israel Choir, made up of men, women, and teen volunteers. The choir, under his direction, sang in 2-part to 4-part harmony at services on the High Holy Days and on special occasions. A second musical group, the Junior Zamarim, “a friendly singing club” for boys and girls, presented cantatas and sang upbeat songs on Shabbat, festivals, and community events.

Cantor Green also instructed adults in the chanting of Torah portions, Haftarot, and various prayers. He produced many major programs and concerts of Jewish music, which attracted large audiences from a wide area.

Although he has retired, Cantor Green and his wife Ruth, also a retired cantor, have remained part of the Toms River Jewish community, volunteering for the congregation by davening religious services and chanting from the Torah whenever they are needed. In addition, Cantor Green serves as archivist of the congregation’s cemetery.

Cantor Green earned his B.A. degree in music and education at Queens College. He studied Jewish prayer and music at what is now the Debbie Friedman School of Sacred Music of Hebrew Union College—Jewish Institute of Religion, where in 1965 he was ordained as Cantor and earned the Bachelor of Sacred Music degree. Before coming to Toms River, he served as the cantor at synagogues in Natick, Massachusetts; and New York City. He is the recipient of two honorary Doctor of Music degrees and numerous awards during his years of service.

Cantor Green is a member of both the Cantors Assembly and the American Conference of Cantors, and served three terms as chairman of the Cantors Assembly NJ Region. For decades he has participated with the New Jersey Cantors Concert Ensemble, performing in hundreds of concerts all over New Jersey and beyond. He was also a member of the faculty for 21 years at Solomon Schechter Academy in Howell, NJ.

Cantor Green also volunteers outside the Jewish world. He is the corresponding secretary and mapper for the Jackson Pathfinders, an environmental group that maintains nature trails. He serves with Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey by transporting elderly patients to medical appointments. As a longtime advocate for public transportation, Cantor Green also volunteered for many years with the Ocean County Transportation Advisory Board and the Central Jersey Rail Coalition.

Born and raised in New York City, Cantor Green has three grown children from his marriage to his late wife, Evelyn. Cantor Ruth Green and Cantor Daniel Green are celebrating his 50 years with B’nai Israel and their own 30 years of marriage.

To make reservations, call B’nai Israel at 732-349-1244.

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Lakewood Chamber to Host Legislative Networking Breakfast

Posted on February 5, 2024 By

The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce will host a legislative networking breakfast, open to the public, February 27, 2024, 8:30 a.m., at Harrogate, 400 Locust Street, Lakewood, featuring speaker Senator Robert Singer, 30th Legislative District. Members are free. The Guest fee is $10.00. Kosher food is available upon request.

This event is sponsored by New Jersey Natural Gas, the Lakewood Development Corporation, the SBA, and LCSC (Lakewood Community Services Corp.)

To register or for more information, contact the Lakewood Chamber at staff@mylakewoodchamber.com or www.lakewoodchamber.org.

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