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Black Tie International:
JFS Annual Meeting |
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Ivan Gefen, Immediate Past Chair; Larry Blair,
Chair; Danielle N. Hartman, President & CEO;
Arnie Friedman, VP Marketing and MC for the
evening
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JFS 2011 Annual Meeting Celebrates Accomplishments,
Looks Ahead
Laurence I. Blair begins third year as JFS Chair,
Danielle N. Hartman starts second year as CEO
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Nearly 200 enthusiastic
Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service fans gathered on May 3
at the
Shirley & Barton Weisman Delray Community Center, for
the agency’s 2011 Annual Meeting. While they enjoyed
cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, the clear attractions were
installing the new Board of Directors, and the
opportunity to recognize the collective efforts of the
volunteers, supporters, staff and board who ensure JFS’s
success. Chaired by Laura Litinsky and Jane Gortz and
emceed by Arnie Friedman, the evening celebrated the
year’s accomplishments with a video slideshow by Emily
Grabelsky, and looked ahead to a bright future.
“We’ve made great
strides toward the goals we set last year, with a long
and impressive list of programs and services that we
continue to refine and enhance to best meet the needs of
our community,” said Danielle N. Hartman, on completing
her first year as JFS President & CEO. “Opening the
Shirley & Barton Weisman Delray Community Center last
November was a momentous occasion that opened doors to
much needed diverse opportunities for learning,
socializing and more.
“This year we’ve also
added psychiatry and psychological testing to our
clinical services, and started the Caring Doctors
Program for those who cannot afford essential health
care,” Hartman continued. “We’ve also made internal
improvements including rebranding our image and
leveraging partnerships with other community
organizations.”
The 2011-2012 JFS Board
of Directors slate was approved, and members installed,
with Laurence I. Blair beginning a third year as Chair.
“We are very proud of
our achievements this year and the progress we have made
as an agency,” said Blair. “Amid continuing widespread
economic challenges, we’ve provided exemplary service to
a greater number of clients with a smaller budget. This
is a testament to the generous, committed efforts of our
volunteers and lay leaders. Our more than 300 volunteers
have continued their critical role, providing over
25,000 hours of service in the community during the past
year. “
Among others installed
were those who will now serve on the JFS Board’s
Executive Committee: Judi Donoff, Vice Chair Financial
Resource Development; Ron Gallatin, Vice Chair Strategic
Planning; Lisa Goodman, Vice Chair Food Pantry; Roger
Leavy, Vice Chair Personnel; Kenneth Pritzker, Vice
Chair Board Development; Jon Kimmel, Treasurer; Natalie
Pelavin, Secretary; Ellen R. Sarnoff, Chair, Jewish
Federation of South Palm Beach County; Jill Viner and
Bart Weisman.
Also installed were Ivan
Gefen, Nominating Committee Chair and Immediate Past
Board Chair; Danielle N. Hartman, President & CEO; Carol
Dickman, Leonard Epstien, Beverly Feurring, Sheila Furr,
Rebecca Greenspoon, Talia Klein, Rabbi Dan Levin, Roxane
Frechie Lipton, Robin Struhl and Drew Waldman. Charles
Cohen, Norman Rales and Gavin Robin became Honorary
Board Members.
Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service
(JFS) offers help, hope and humanity through a
comprehensive range of programs and services which
support people of all ages and beliefs. With locations
in
Boca Raton and Delray Beach, JFS programs and services
include food and financial assistance, senior services,
counseling and mental health services and many volunteer
opportunities. Funding is provided by private and
corporate support, grants, special events and
individuals who reach thousands in need each year. For
more information, contact 561-852-3333 or visit
www.rrifs.org
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