Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • February 27, 2013 Area Martha Harvey elected president of MRCC The Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has elected Martha Harvey as its new president. She succeeds out-going President Paul Scarduffa of TD Bank in Ramsey. Harvey is manager of corporate communications and community liaison for Sharp Electronics Corporation in Mahwah, where she is now serving her tenth year. In addition to her work at Sharp Electronics, Harvey is a 25-year member of the Mahwah Regional Chamber. She is also co-founder of the Hudson Pride Foundation in Hudson, New York, where she resides with her partner. “The Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce is going to be making key investments in infrastructure upgrades this year. We will also be dedicating more resources to enhancing our membership benefits: 2013 is going to be a lot of fun,” said Harvey. At a recent meeting, the board also welcomed its newest directors, including Toni Clark of Good Samaritan/Bon Secours, Suffern, New York; John Fennell of Crowne Plaza Hotel & Conference Center, Suffern, New York; Christopher Heyer, Esq. of Scura, Mealey, Wigfield & Heyer LLP, Wayne; Sarina A. Mazza of TD Bank, Ramsey; Robin Sheppard of Hampton Inn & Suites Hotel, Mahwah; and Jo Anne Zellers of Ramapo College of New Jersey Foundation, Mahwah. MRCC’s 2013 officers also include: Senior Vice President Jeff Lewis of Group M PR & Marketing, Nyack, New York; Treasurer Ben Mills of Goldstein Lieberman & Company LLC, Mahwah; and Martha Harvey On March 5, the Church of the Immaculate Conception will host a Lectio Divina program at 7:30 p.m. Participants will focus on the challenge made by Jesus: “Let the one among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone.” Lectio Divina is an ancient practice of quiet prayer and contem- Church hosts reflection service Executive Director and Secretary Sharon Rounds. Founded in 1957, the Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce is a dynamic organization that represents over 90 communities in the region. The Chamber’s membership includes retail, professional, service, and corporate businesses, both large and small. The organization’s primary objective is to advance the general welfare of the greater Mahwah region so that its citizens and its business community may prosper. Particular attention and emphasis are given to the business, social, civic, cultural, and educational interests of the region. For more information about the Chamber, contact Sharon Rounds at (201) 5295566. The Chamber is based at 65 Ramapo Valley Road, Suite 211, in Mahwah. Visit www.mahwah.com. plation of the scriptures. The church, which is located at 900 Darlington Avenue in Mahwah, practices Lectio Divina monthly. The program is open to the general public and there is no cost. For more information, call (201) 327-1276 or e-mail Jennifer. EdwardsICC@gmail.com. ‘Homework Wars’ (continued from page 7) spent or the number of hours the teacher suggests. Now, look at how to do homework. The most common problems are not knowing what to do or how to start. Begin by making sure your child is able to determine what is needed to complete the assignment. Most kids tend to gloss over instructions without really understanding them. Know all the essential requirements: The child should ask him or herself the following questions: What must be done? Do I know how to do that? Do I have all the tools (books, materials, etc.) necessary? How long will it take? In the beginning, you will have to help your child plan and track the time each section takes. Work toward the goal of completing each section within the allotted time. It might seem like a hassle, but follow these simple rules and homework will be done faster and more accurately. This article was submitted by Reza Farahani of Grade Power Learning, 33 West Allendale Avenue, Allendale. To learn more, call (201) 962-7777 or visit www. gradepowerlearning.com.