Sen. Christopher “Kip” Bateman honored with community college award

As part of its annual Trustee Conference at the Trenton Marriott Hotel, the New Jersey Council of County Colleges presented its 2011 Legislative Excellence Award to state Sen. Christopher “Kip” Bateman for his exemplary support of New Jersey’s 19 community colleges. “The New Jersey Council of County Colleges’ Legislative Excellence Award is an honor bestowed each year on selected legislators who have served as exceptional advocates for the state’s 19 community colleges,” said NJCCC Chairman Ronald Winthers. “We truly appreciate Senator Bateman’s passion and commitment to our community colleges and our students.” Bateman was especially recognized for his support of the New Jersey Student Tuition Assistance Rewards Scholarship (NJ STARS) program and his support for improving the transfer of community college students to four-year colleges and universities throughout the state. Bateman has served the 16th Legislative District since January 1994, when he was elected to the New Jersey General Assembly where he served seven consecutive terms, ending in 2007. In 2008, he was elected to the New Jersey State Senate and currently serves on the Senate Judiciary Committee, the Senate Environment Committee, the Joint Committee on Public Schools, and the Joint Committee on Housing Affordability. He is also the Deputy Conference Leader. Bateman’s other public service includes serving on the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders from 1988 to 1994. He also was a member of the Branchburg Township Committee from January 1983 to February 1988, and was mayor in 1986. He also served on the Branchburg Township Planning Board in 1985 and 1986. In addition, Bateman is a member or has been a member of the following community organizations: the HomeSharing Program of Somerset County, Special Olympics New Jersey, Branchburg Rotary Club, Midland Foundation, Somerville Elks, Somerset Medical Center, Branchburg Historical Society, Washington Campgrounds Association, Somerset Public Employees Charitable Campaign, United Way Board of Trustees, The New Brunswick Theological Seminary Board of Trustees, and The Wellness Community Board of Trustees. Bateman is a graduate of Seton Hall Law School, and in 1987, he was admitted to the bar. He graduated from Ithaca College with a B.A. in history and political science in 1980.

Kids Puppet Shows : Somerville, NJ Birthday Party Puppeteer

. – Uncle John always uses up to date puppets and has mastered over 35 character voices, and has been performing puppet shows full time professionally for over 20 years. It’s this experience that has preschools, camps, and parents calling back year after year, as kids never tire of an ever changing show, with a dance party / DJ portion with the most up to digital music.

 

Uncle John also brings a professional stage, state of the art LED lights, and musician/performer sound system with BOSE speakers. Concert hall realism in both sight and sound can only be accomplished with a lot of quality high end equipment. For this reason, a show in Somerville requires a set up time of 30 minutes and a pack of time of 30 minutes. Uncle John plays music during the setup and packup so your Somerville Birthday Party guests will enjoy the pre-show and post-show process almost as much as the performance. Having two ipods loaded with a total of 8,000 songs ensures your guests will be fully entertained.

 

 

Somerville, Somerset County, New Jersey Birthday Party

The county seat of Somerset County, NJ, is Somerville Borough. Somerville, NJ has a population of over 12,400 residents as of the 2000 census within its total area of 2.4 square miles. Somerville, New Jersey is the home to Raritan Valley Community College. Some points of interest in the borough that attracts tourists are; the Duke Gardens, The Robert Mansion and The Wallace House New Jersey State Historic Museum. U.S. Route 22 and 206 run alongside Somerville, while the closest airport is Newark Liberty International Airport.