The Mansfield Chapter of the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice, NABCJ, will host the "Women of Excellence Tea Banquet," on March 20 from 2 - 4 p.m. at New Beginning Full Gospel Baptist Church at 91 Marion Ave. in Mansfield.

Admission is $5 and all proceeds benefit the scholarship fund. For tickets call 419-522-0830 or 216-470-9572. 

NABCJ is a multi-ethnic, nonpartisan, nonprofit association of criminal justice professionals and community leaders dedicated to improving the administration of justice. Membership and participation in the activities of the association are open to all, irrespective of race, creed, or country or national origin.

The NABCJ Ohio Chapter is currently recruiting members through each of its affiliates which are located throughout the state in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Lima, Mahoning Valley, Mansfield and Toledo.

For more information about NABCJ visit www.nabcj.org.