Program: "New Jersey Politics, Past and Present" by Leanna Brown, former State Senator.

Leanna Brown, former New Jersey State Senator was introduced by Alan Robertson. She gave Kiwanians and guests an update on the political scene.  Leanna writes a syndicated column for the Recorder Newspapers serving Northern New Jersey. She works on the staff of the Educational Testing Service in Princeton, NJ. During her political career, she has made many contributions, especially in the area of racial equality.

Leanna acknowledged her many friends in the audience and said she really enjoyed the recent Kiwanis Wind-Tasting event.  She took us back to 1968, a time when many people were not too happy. She won her primary election by 27 votes. Moving on to the present, she reminded everyone to vote in the April 27 School Board Election.  She stressed the value of volunteers who look after our education system.

She shared many captivating stories from her political experiences. The 2011 NJ redistricting was discussed.  She asked everyone to vote in the June NJ Primary. Members gave her a standing ovation following her informative and entertaining talk.