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FEDERATION Major Gifts Evening of Valor
Event will Inaugurate New “Ketubah Society” for
Cumulative Giving
An exceptional night is in store for the Jewish
Federation of South Palm Beach County’s top donors at
the Major Gifts Evening of Valor on January 10th,
2010. This largest and most prestigious fundraising
event of the Federation’s 2010 season is sure to inspire
as it honors this group’s deep concern and generosity in
meeting vital human needs in our community and beyond.
Featuring a conversation with “Morning Joe” Scarborough
and Mika Brzezinski, the evening also promises
provocative, in-depth discussions on topics of utmost
concern to those who care about the important issues of
our day.
When the major donors gather at 6:00 pm on Sunday,
January 10th, at Woodfield Country Club in
Boca Raton, they’ll also inaugurate and celebrate a
brand new honor for cumulative giving. The Ketubah
Society, named for the traditional, beautifully
decorated Jewish marriage contract, will honor the deep
and ongoing commitment of those who have donated one
million dollars cumulatively to the Federation’s annual
campaigns.
“We are delighted to be bringing such renowned and
captivating speakers to our Major Gifts Evening of
Valor,” said Joseph Mishkin, a Co-chair of the event.
“Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski have great
knowledge across the full spectrum of issues facing us
today. Their chemistry together, even when they
disagree, makes for great viewing, lively discussion,
and a ‘friendly’ feeling similar to sitting around
the dining table with your own family.”
As host of Morning
Joe on MSNBC, former Florida Congressman
Scarborough features interviews with top newsmakers and
politicians, and in-depth analyses of the day’s biggest
stories. He also hosts the national
Joe Scarborough Show on ABC radio stations,
and has authored two books on national politics and the
U.S. economy.
A co-host of Morning
Joe and an MSNBC anchor, Brzezinski also
reports on NBC
Nightly News and anchors for
Weekend Today.
Previously, she was a news anchor and correspondent
with CBS, for shows including
60 Minutes.
“The news is of vital interest to those concerned with
the Federation’s work of raising funds to meet critical
human needs,” said Al Gortz, a Co-chair of the evening.
“The past year’s economic crisis has taken its toll.
Many more people require our help with life-sustaining
essential services. This year, more than ever, we truly
need the generosity of our major donors –
and the
entire community – to provide safety net services to our
neighbors, to foster a strong Jewish future, and to
address a wide range of growing needs for fellow Jews in
Israel and more than 70 countries around the world.”
“People in our very own South Palm Beach area are asking
for help in record numbers,
overwhelmed with costs of
daily living, fears of losing their homes, and choosing
among food, utilities and medicine. We
cannot, we must not let them down,” added Ellen R.
Sarnoff. “As Elie Wiesel said at last year’s Evening of
Valor, we must all think higher and feel deeper....and,
as our Federation’s Campaign Chair, I add that we must
dig further. Though our challenges are great, our
community is caring and compassionate. Our major donors’
generosity is an inspiration to all, and we will
succeed.”
Jane and Al Gortz, and Beth and Joseph Mishkin are the
Evening of Valor chairs. The event is also co-chaired at
different giving levels by Phyllis and Harvey Sandler
(Prime Minister's Council),
Freyda and Ed Burns
(Leadership Gifts), Debra and Jerry Kramer
(King
David Society), Jill and Michael Rose
(Joshua Society), and Wendy Pressner
(Crown of Judah Society).
The evening’s couvert is $85, and a minimum $10,000
combined gift to the 2010 Annual Campaign is required to
attend.
All Evening of Valor proceeds will benefit the 2010 UJA/Jewish
Federation of South Palm Beach County Annual Campaign,
which supports essential services locally, in
Israel and around the world.
The Federation’s Major Gifts Program is generously
sponsored by Kaplan, Krauss & Levine, LLC;
Proskauer Rose LLP; Steinberg Global Asset Management,
Ltd.; and One Thousand Ocean.
For more information, contact Melissa Costner at
561-852-3160 or
melissac@bocafed.org
.