Please Join Us for the Next
Jockey Hollow Chapter, SAR
Quarterly Meeting / Luncheon
You are cordially invited to attend the next Jockey Hollow Chapter, SAR meeting. Spouses, friends, and guests are welcome! May 31, 2025 from 11:30 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. The Exchange Restaurant 160 East Main Street, Rockaway, NJ 07866. (973) 627-8488
Our Featured Speaker Kofi Ayim
will be providing a fascinating presentation on
Cudjo “Jack” Banquate: Newark's Revolutionary War Soldier & First Black Businessman
Cudjo “Jack” Banquante was a royal from Ghana (Gold Coast), was sold into slavery, and ended up in Newark, New Jersey. During the Revolutionary War, he substituted for his master Benjamin Coe. He fought gallantly in almost all of the major battle. At the end of the conflict, he was given his freedom and an acre of land in downtown Newark. He eventually became the first documented Black businessman in Newark, New Jersey.
About Our Speaker. Kofi Ayim is a retiree who takes keen interest in the history and culture of his people. He has authored three books: Jack Cudjo: Newark's Revolutionary Soldier & First Black Businessman (2011); The Akan of Ghana: Aspects of Past and Present Practices (2015), and; The Legendary Kwasi Akuffo; and King of Akuapem, Gold Coast (Ghana) (2018).
IMPORTANT NOTE: PLEASE READ!
Due to popular demand, the Jockey Hollow Chapter is repeating last year’s special promotion. We are offering the sale of the Official Jockey Hollow Chapter, SAR baseball cap!
As this promotion requires that we order items before the luncheon, those wishing to participate will need to RSVP earlier than the normal date, as well as pay for the cost of the promotion in advance to ensure that we will have everything available to present to you during the luncheon. If you do not wish to participate, that’s okay - you will simply RSVP (without the promotion), as usual, by
Monday, May 26, 2025 (See below to register).
Special RSVP for the Jockey Hollow Promotion
Thursday, May 15, 2025 (This is only for those who wish to participate in our special promotion - requires full payment in advance.) Select one of the two options listed below.
Purchase 1 Official Jockey Hollow, SAR baseball cap $25
Luncheon $35
Total (one hat plus luncheon) $60
Purchase a 2nd Official Jockey Hollow, SAR baseball cap* $20
Luncheon $35
Total (Two hats plus luncheon) $80
*Jockey Hollow Members: If you purchase TWO baseball caps (total cost $45, not including luncheon), you will also receive the appropriate Official SAR Service Pin (5, 10, 15, etc. years) at no additional cost. If you have less than five years’ service, you’ll receive a SAR Challenge Coin (or similar item).
All hats and pins will be distributed at the May 31, 2025 Luncheon/Meeting so you must attend!
Additional details may be found our web site:
https://jockeyhollowsar.org/news/2025-jockey-hollow-chapter-special-promotion/
RSVP (Without Promotion)
Monday, May 26, 2025
Note: This is our “normal” registration for those who do not wish to participate in the promotion that only includes the luncheon - Payment may be paid in advance or at the door.
Cost (luncheon only)
$35.00 check or cash per person, payable in advance or at the door.
RSVP (for either type - with or without the promotion) and
Include Member and Guests' Names to:
Jeffry P. La Marca, Ph.D.
JockeyHollowSAR@outlook.com
Send check (for either the promotion or regular RSVP) made out to
Jockey Hollow Chapter, SAR.
Mail to:
Glenn Maguire, Treasurer
Jockey Hollow Chapter, SAR
31 Glenside Drive
Budd Lake, NJ 07828