Apr 11, 2011
Federation's 73rd Annual Meeting Is Just Around the Corner
Don’t miss the 73rd Annual Meeting of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation on Thursday, May 26.
In addition to electing new officers, leadership and Board members, The Federation will honor five exceptional individuals for their dedication to the Jewish community. Chaired by Isaac K. Fisher, the kosher buffet luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the Hilton Miami Downtown, 1601 Biscayne Boulevard. There will be no solicitation of funds, and the $45 couvert is not tax-deductible.
Honoring:
The 2011 Stanley C. Myers Presidents’ Leadership Award
This award, named for the late Founding President of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation – Stanley C. Myers – is presented annually to two dynamic Jewish leaders who have demonstrated outstanding service to Miami’s Jewish community. Stanley C. Myers was an exceptional leader who served the Jewish community of Miami for decades and helped set the standard for Jewish philanthropy in South Florida. The 2011 honorees are Ariel Bentata and Amy Berger Chafetz.
The 2011 Robert Russell Fellowship Award
Named in remembrance of the late Robert Russell, this award is presented to a member of the community who has shown active interest in the Federation, and in particular, Jewish communities overseas. Bob Russell was an extraordinary leader who served as President of the Federation, as a National UJA Chairman, and Chairman of the Jewish Agency for Israel’s Housing Committee. The 2011 honoree is Hedy Whitebook.
The 2011 Sandra C. Goldstein Young Leadership Award
Created by Miriam and Sam Goldstein in 2006 in memory of their daughter Sandra C. Goldstein – a wonderful young leader in Miami’s Jewish community who received the Stanley C. Myers Presidents’ Leadership Award in her lifetime – this award is presented annually to two individuals between the ages of 25 and 35 for leadership and service to Miami’s Jewish community. The recipients of the 2011 Sandra C. Goldstein Young Leadership Award are Amanda Adler and Adam Lustig.
Please click here to RSVP. For more information about the 73rd Annual Meeting, call Rina Bass at 786.866.8411 or email [email protected].
