#b#WW Resident Is Knight of the Year#/b#
Bob Cox of West Windsor was honored as the Knights of Columbus Knight of the Year. He is a member of St. David the King Knights of Columbus Council 14716 in West Windsor. Active in the Air Force for five years, he is the retired owner of Cox’ Store in Princeton.
Cox, who has been active in the council, has served as an usher at the parish since its inception. His community activities include serving as commander of American Legion Post 76 and a member of the Lion’s Club for 50 years — holding every officer position.
Through these organizations, Cox has served as master of ceremonies for the Memorial Day and Veterans Day ceremonies in West Windsor, distributed flags to veteran’s graves on Memorial Day, and coordinated the annual Renaissance Fair. He is also instrumental in the pancake breakfast with Santa and the distribution of holiday food baskets to community residents in need.
Cox received his award from Frank Simone, Grand Knight of Council 14716 at the annual Council dinner.
#b#Developing Leaders#/b#
Making Black History By Developing Leaders to Create the Beloved Community,” a leadership training program, has been launched by Reverend Cornell A. Edmonds of West Windsor. He is passionate about developing leadership and creating a community through transformative leadership development in our faith communities. Edmonds led a retreat for the Featherbed Lane Presbyterian Church in the Bronx titled “Write the Vision — Leadership in the Life Cycle” on January 26.
“The life cycle model and diagnostics, developed by George Bullard, were used at the retreat to help the congregation and its leaders confidently self assess its current situation,” says Edmonds. “We examined vision, inclusion, programs, and management, with a focus on vision. The training guided the participants in determining where they are and where they want to be with an eye towards developing a plan to get their congregation to move to where they want it to be and preparing its leadership for success.”
Edmonds holds degrees from Cornell University, New York Law School, and Princeton Theological Seminary. He served with the Presbytery of New York City from 2004 to 2012. Prior to entering the ministry Edmonds practiced law in New York and New Jersey. He has served as staff attorney for the Legal Aid Society, an adjunct professor at Nassau Community College, and a chief of staff for a New York State Legislator. Edmonds served in the New York State Guard attaining the rank of major and received decorations including the New York State Commendation Medal.
Before entering the seminary, Edmonds was active at the Riverdale Presbyterian Church, where he served as an elder and clerk. He served on many boards and committees and was instrumental in the privatization of the New York Metropolitan Martin Luther King Center for Non-violence. He received a master’s of divinity in 2000. The Presbytery of New York City called him into service shortly after September 11, 2001.
#b#In College#/b#
Gannon University: Jennifer Hu of West Windsor is on the fall semester dean’s list. A 2012 graduate of High School North, Hu is also one of the 10 recipients of the university’s presidential full-tuition scholarship for the academic year.
Rutgers University: Ankit Parikh received a bachelor’s degree from the School of Arts and Sciences. He graduated from High School North in 2009.
#b#Business#/b#
Jyotsna Thaper of Plainsboro was recognized by Allstate New Jersey Insurance Company for completing a workshop designed to give proper protection to customers. Thaper is a licensed sales professional at the Allstate New Jersey agency located at 4130 Quakerbridge Road in Lawrenceville.
#b#New Business Book#/b#
Bart Jackson of Plainsboro has published a new book, “So That’s How They Do It!,” which offers words of wisdom from CEOs and businesses with their insights, tips, and tactics for becoming — and remaining — successful.
“These are challenging times for business people. They seek knowledge and solutions they can apply today,” says Jackson. The book includes “an array of answers from scores of expert authorities, concisely written, with a dash of fun — everything they need.”
Jackson is the founder and CEO of Prometheus Publishing, LLC which produces the BartsBooks Ultimate Business Guides series. “So That’s How They Do It!” retails for $14.95 and is available at major bookstores, www.Amazon.com and www.bartsbooks.com.
