{"id":970,"date":"2025-08-14T17:55:06","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T17:55:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chapters.cupahr.org\/nj\/?page_id=970"},"modified":"2026-03-26T19:49:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T19:49:50","slug":"september-2025-event","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chapters.cupahr.org\/nj\/september-2025-event\/","title":{"rendered":"September 2025 Event"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em><strong>Welcome Back New Jersey CUPA-HR Members!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>In-Person Kickoff: \u201cPitch Perfect\u201d<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>\ud83d\udccd Location: <\/strong>Kean University<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;text-align: center\"><span data-teams=\"true\">North Avenue Academic Building Conference Center, 6th Floor<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;text-align: center\"><span data-teams=\"true\">1000 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Date: <\/strong>Thursday, September 25<sup>th<\/sup><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Time: <\/strong>10:30AM\u20142:30PM<\/p>\n<p>We hope you had a fun and restful summer\u2014because we\u2019re coming in hot with our first in-person event of the year, and you won\u2019t want to miss it!<\/p>\n<p>Join us for \u201cPitch Perfect: Craft Your Power Statement with Confidence\u201d, an energizing, hands-on workshop led by the incredible <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shannonclarkjohnston.com\/\">Shannon Johnston<\/a>. Whether you&#8217;re prepping to make a lasting impression at networking events or simply want to feel more confident introducing yourself\u2014this workshop is for <strong>YOU<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What to Expect:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How to craft a concise, compelling power statement that tells people who you are, what you do, and the unique value you bring<\/li>\n<li>Ways to deliver your elevator pitch with clarity, confidence, and charisma<\/li>\n<li>Practical tips you can start using immediately in your professional life<\/li>\n<li>Oh\u2014and did we mention free lunch and great company?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1982\">\ud83d\udcc2 Presentation Materials<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2041\">Presentation materials from the event are available now:<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1982\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chapters.cupahr.org\/nj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/Pitch-Perfect-CUPA.pdf\">Pitch Perfect: Craft Your Power Statement with Confidence<\/a><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2509\">\ud83d\ude4f The NJ Chapter of CUPA-HR extends its sincere thanks to our speakers, Georgian Court University, and all attendees who contributed to the success of this program. We look forward to continuing important conversations around well-being, culture, and organizational effectiveness at future chapter events.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>This year, we\u2019re excited to continue our <a href=\"https:\/\/chapters.cupahr.org\/nj\/\">CUPA-Cares initiative<\/a>! If you are able, we invite you to donate non-perishable food items and basic care essentials to support Kean University\u2019s Cougar Pantry. Every contribution makes a difference in helping students and community members in need.<\/p>\n<p>Please see the full list of suggested donation items below.<\/p>\n<p><b data-olk-copy-source=\"MailCompose\">Pantry items:<\/b><br \/>\nDrinks (Tea bags\/Coffee, Water Bottles, etc.)<br \/>\nCereal<br \/>\nShelf Stable Milks &amp; Nut\/Alternative Milks<br \/>\nOils &amp;\u00a0Condiments (Salad Dressing Packages, Spices, Other Condiments)<br \/>\nSnacks (Granola Bars, Cookies, Chips, Popcorn, Fruit Snacks, Trail Mix)<br \/>\nSnack Pack Fruits Snack or Dried Fruit<br \/>\nShelf Stable or Microwavable Rice\/Pasta\/Potatoes\/Meals<\/p>\n<p><b>Basic Care Items:\u00a0<\/b><br \/>\nTampons\/Pads\/Liners<br \/>\nShampoo &amp; Conditioner<br \/>\nBody Wash &amp; Soap<br \/>\nToothpaste, Toothbrush, &amp;floss<br \/>\nWipes<br \/>\nLotions<br \/>\nAdditional Hair Care Products (Hair ties, Brush, Hairspray, etc.<br \/>\nToilet paper\/ paper towels<br \/>\nDeodorants<br \/>\nRazors &amp; Shave cream<br \/>\nCleaning products<\/p>\n<p>Thank you so much for your generosity and support! 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