TAOU and Technology - laptop giveaway!!!

TheAdsOnUs.com excitedly participated in the Black Data 

processing Associates (BDPA) New Jersey's 8th Annual 

Families in Technology Day event Saturday, May 14th

held at the Newark's NJIT college campus.

BDPA President Goldie Bonnie and the FIT committee 

organized a full day of activities for students in 

grades 4-12 along with their parents/guardians and

siblings including breakfast and lunch. 

Goldie and Renee

Minority Interchange, Inc. (MI) was again invited to 

be a vendor to display information about the 

organization like membership, the latest newsletter 

and the calendar of events. The adult participants 

stopped by to speak the Board Member, 

Renee Marshall-McKinley and to pick up a free bottle 

of hand sanitizer or healthy bag of veggie snacks.

Renee in the Minority Interchange Tee (wardrobe change)

After a full day of workshops, movies, dance, 

balloon animals and face painting it was time 

for the raffle laptop give-a-away. 

Smiles were on the faces of over forty children 

of various ages as their numbers were called to 

pick up a refurbished laptop donated by BDPA's 

corporate sponsors.

Renee with 3 winners- Alvin, Vanessa and Jada. Congrats!

It was a great day of learning and fun. I'm so 

looking forward to partnering in education with 

BDPA and the other vendors next year!

TAOU for now,

Renee

My Uber Mom's Day Weekend

A few weeks ago my daughter-in-law, Nandi called to say she was coming home on Mother's Day weekend for a wedding and asked if I would pick her and her mom up from the airport, but she was not bringing my grandson. I  felt sad but of course I said yes. I asked her why the baby was not coming and she replied her husband, my son Randall took off work and wanted to spend quality time with Nasir. I said to myself WTH??? Yes, I called him right after I spoke with her, he was at work.... He gave me the same lame story.. I was feeling some kind of way and said you and your baby stay HOME. I said I love you and we hung up. I was not happy at all. Not One Bit!

Its Friday and time for me to make my pick up from the airport. I had a feeling deep in my heart that my son was trying to surprise me but I didn't get too excited just in case he did not come. Nandi text me to say they landed and she and her mom would be waiting for me. As I pulled up to where they were my heart sank because my son was not there... Oh well, I put on a happy face and greeted them both with hugs and kisses. I was trying to stuff the car with luggage when Nandi stated she left one of her bags inside. I didn't think twice about it and said hurry before it goes missing. She came back to the car, I asked if she got it she said yes. I never even looked up. A few minutes had passed and my eyes spotted MY SON. I jumped out of the car screaming with excitement. They were here Randall and Nasir. I planted hugs and kisses on both of them. Should have caught that on video - LOL

Nasir - The missing luggage

Of course the joke was on ME. I didn't care at all. I asked if there really was a wedding? It was so they didn't  totally lie. (smile). While driving home with TheAdsOnUs.com logo on the car door, my daughter Jocelyn who is away at college decided to give me a call. She was not part of that surprise but her timing could not have been better. I had both of my babies at the same time again for Mother's Day. I just love them ALL.

Me and Randall on Mother's Day

I had such a blast this weekend. I attended a hat & fashion show hosted by Greater Friendship Women's, ministry Friday night, had lunch with my dad and step mom on Saturday, enjoyed a wonderful brunch with Nandi, Randall and Nasir, wished my mom and mother-in-law a happy mom's day and closed out my Uber Mother's Day weekend with a Mint Condition concert with a few of my mom girlfriends! I am truly blessed and loved.

Leaders will Lead

Saturday, April 30 the community came together to support My Father Knows Best 11th Annual Breakfast Fundraiser at the Waris Cultural Center. CEO Ronald Alston of MFKB placed calls to the his celebrity friends and community leaders to rally together to participate in the annual event.

Ron began his mission in 1988 in Newark, NJ and he has been helping people in Essex/Union counties and the surrounding areas for over 23 years. He has attended and organized event such as; Toy Drives, Back to School Supplies and Food Pantries. The funds raised from tickets sales are to continue those endeavors and more.

The Celebrity guest list consisted of NFL's David Tyree, Dr. Leonard Jeffries, "KISS FM" Bob Pickett and DJ Antoine Qua, Singer Vicky Martin among others and a host of community leaders like Irvington's Mayor Wayne Smith, Freeholder D. Bilal Beasley, Pastor Jerry Smith (CPC) and many others. 

CEO Ronald Austin, Renee & NFL David Tyree 

The breakfast was sponsored by: Irvington's Mayor Wayne Smith, Carmen Rodriques (The Newark Explores), Lady T & the Trendsetters (Let's Get Em Entertainment), Renee Marshall-McKinley= ME (TheAdsOnUs.com), Patricia Crockett (Promografx), Quwan Ellis-Asbury (Q.E.Asbury Ministries), Author Raymond Spencer, Alateef & Jamila Perry (Jay's Cake Creations), Cee Strickland (Cee & Learn), Philanthropists Wanetta Williams, Denise Sinkler and Ricky Butler. 

The entire team was hand picked by Ron because of their leadership abilities. Every one rolled up their sleeves to ensure the event was a big success. I really did - I was serving the food! 

Team Alston (Renee is wearing serving gloves!)

What an awesome time we had. 

For more information about MFKB contact Ron @ 800-393-8995. 

TAOU for now

Renee