Cost:

Members $25  |  Non-Members: $30

 

Registration closes at 11:59 pm EST on July 2, 2025.
 

Description: 

 

Join us for a summer evening of meaningful connections!

 

Enjoy an intimate dinner gathering designed for thoughtful conversation, new professional connections, and a chance to learn more about the FWA, its programs, and its mission. Choose the date and venue that works best for you. Each dinner is limited to just 8 participants to ensure a warm, personal experience. Once a dinner is full, registration will close. You’ll pay a small registration fee to reserve your spot. Dinner is self-pay. The conversations, inspiration, and connections? Priceless.

 

This dinner is hosted by Hermina ‘Nina’ Batson, FWA Past President (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninaherminabatson/)

 

 

Can't attend on this date? Here is the full list of this summer's dinners. Each begins at 6 pm. Select from one of the following opportunities and register accordingly. Every gathering is hosted by an FWA member – follow the LinkedIn link to connect and get to know your host.

 

Wednesday June 11 at Thavma Mediterranean Grill (www.thavmagrill.com)
6230 Town Center Way Livingston, NJ 07039
Host: Stephanie Hauge, Principal, The Non Profit Helper (www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniehauge)

 

Wednesday, June 18 at Fig and Lily Garden (www.figandlilygarden.com)
2 Cattano Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
Note: Parking available close by parking garage and a short walk from the Morristown station of the Morris Essex NJ Transit line
Host: Barbara Callahan, Director, Buccino Leadership Institute at Seton Hall University (www.linkedin.com/in/barbaraacallahan)

 

Thursday, June 26 at Terzo (formerly known as Torino, www.terzonj.com)
12 New Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840
Host: Laura Bourgeois, CPA, Vice President, Federal Life Insurance Co. (www.linkedin.com/in/laurajbourgeois)

 

Wednesday, July 9 at Monticello at Red Bank (monticelloatredbank.com)
69 Broad St, Red Bank, NJ 07701
Host: Hermina ‘Nina’ Batson, FWA Past President (www.linkedin.com/in/ninaherminabatson)

 

Thursday, July 17 at La Pastaria in Summit (lapastaria.org)
327 Springfield Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901
Note: this restaurant is an easy walk from the Summit station of the Morris Essex NJ Transit line
Host: Mary Tanaskovic Bitting, Retired, New York Life (www.linkedin.com/in/mary-tanaskovic-bitting-0221434)

 

Wednesday July 23 at 1958 Cuban (www.1958cubancuisine.com)
301 South Ave W, Westfield, NJ 07090
Note: opposite the Westfield station of the Rariton Valley Line of NJ Transit
Host: MaryBeth Dunn, Senior Project Manager, Stryker (www.linkedin.com/in/marybethdunn)

 

Tuesday, August 5 at River Mill View (www.rivermillview.com)
49 Main St, Clinton, NJ 08809
Host: Jeanine Pepe, Director, Internal Audit Department, Mizuho Group (www.linkedin.com/in/jeanine-pepe-66a1986)