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COMMUNITYCONNECTIONS

Summer 2007

JFCS held its Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition Program

on April 23rd celebrating 21 years of service to the community. Sue Jacobson, Board Chair, gave her “State of the Union” address, updating guests on the major achievements of the past year. A full house representing volunteers, current and past Board members, and staff filled Michael’s on East to honor the agency’s “Volunteers of the Year”.

The following individuals were honored at the brunch: Jewish Healing: David Marks and Peggy MillerChildren’s Services: Theda Bohrer, Stephen Greene and Peg

& Art Nadel Senior Services: Betty HillmanAdministration & Marketing: Bernie Gutmaker, Zetta Fradin,

Eve Kommel, Marie Monsky, Ed Schaye and Eva & Chris Seger of Scene Magazine

The Rabbi Sanford E. & Leah Saperstein Hope and

Healing Award: Selma Klingenstein for her commitment and support of helping individuals in our community overcome life’s challenges.

The Sidney J. Berkowitz Building Community Award: Nate Benderson for his generosity and commitment to the facility needs of JFCS.

In addition to the awards ceremony, the Annual Meeting also recognized its retiring board members: Rosalyn Levy and Ed Schaye. Incoming board members Barbara Brizdle and Marie Monsky were installed for their first 3 year term while Judy Abroms, Marilyn Harwell, Janet Romano and David Shukovsky were elected to a second 3 year term. Charles Ackerman, Past Board Chair, installed the incoming Board Officers: Bob Black, Board Chair; Judy Abroms, Barbara Lupoff and Betty Schoenbaum as Vice Chairs; David Shukovsky, Treasurer; and Barbara Brizdle, Secretary.

The meeting closed with Board Chair Sue Jacobson symbolically “passing the gavel” to Bob Black, newly elected Board Chair.

JFCS Celebrates 21 Years of Service

Hon0rees at the 2007 Annual Meeting

Incoming Board Officers: Barbara Brizdle, Judy Abroms, Bob Black, Barbara Lupoff, Betty Schoenbaum, and David Shukovsky

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Message

from the

Board Chair

and

President

Sue A. JacobsonBoard Chair

Rose Chapman, LCSWPresident/CEO

Dear JFCS Friends and Family,

In this issue, we celebrate our volunteers. It’s well known that the measure of a person’s character is what he does when he’s absolutely free to choose. We know that our volunteers have a multitude of options in choosing how to spend their

time; but these volunteers choose to spend their time at JFCS – and that makes all the difference – for them, for JFCS, for our clients, and for our community.

At JFCS, the opportunities for volunteer work are many and varied…• being a mentor or tutor to a school child• serving lunch to isolated seniors in our Senior Outreach Services (SOS)

program• walking with a terminally ill patient as she approaches her next life

transition as part of the Doula program• offering a spiritual connection through hospital visitation, Friendly Visitors

Program or by leading a religious service in a nursing home• offering your professional skills on a committee or as an intake worker or

office volunteer• sponsoring a community outreach event to introduce others to JFCS

All of these require time, commitment, and energy and, above all, putting one’s own needs aside to help others. This selflessness is a hallmark of JFCS volunteers.

Every one of us has his own motivation – gratitude for one’s own good fortune, the desire to do something that matters, the reward of doing something worthwhile, a sense of community obligation; but each has in common a passionate belief in what JFCS does and can do… for individuals and for our community.

To our volunteers, both personally and on behalf of the staff, the clients whom you help AND the community, we say THANK YOU. You are JFCS’ most valuable assets.

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again – JFCS may get the credit, but the kudos belong to you. You are our most powerful force – nothing can match the power of your passion for the work of JFCS when it comes to getting things done, spreading the word about JFCS, and moving us forward. With your continued help and friendship, we will move from strength to strength and continue to fulfill our mission for many years to come!

JFCS NEWSLETTERSummer 2007 – Issue NO. 35

Published four times a year by Jewish Family & Children’s Service

2688 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34237www.jfcs-cares.orgBoard Chair: Sue Jacobson

President/CEO: Rose Chapman, LCSWDevelopment Associate: Jodie Campbell

You are our moSt

powerful force—

nothing can match

the power of Your

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work of JfcS

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Thank You To Our Major Donors

On March 29th the Annual Donor Recognition event was held at The Meadows Country Club for 70 of our major donors. Sponsored by Sue Jacobson, the evening was underwritten

by Dorothy and the late Dr. Milton Jacobson, of blessed memory, in honor of their daughter’s volunteer leadership as Board Chair of JFCS.

Bea Shepard spoke about her experiences as a JFCS client which subsequently led her to become an active volunteer. Bea shared her personal story of how JFCS provided counseling and

support to her through several difficult life transitions including the death of her husband. She expressed her appreciation for the services received and enthusiastically described the meaningful volunteer service that she now provides to others at JFCS through the Senior Outreach Services Program.

In thanking the agency donors for their generosity and continued support as volunteers Sue remarked, “JFCS is able to help others when they can’t do it alone thanks to all of you.”

Rose Chapman, LCSW, JFCS President / CEO and Bea Shepard

Bob Black – Board Chair elect, Eve Kommel – Past Chair, Sue Jacobson – Board Chair, Alice Taich – Past Chair, and Charles Ackerman – Past Chair

The Many Faces of JFCS Volunteers

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Thank You For Your ServiceROz LEvy, a lay leader at Temple Sinai, provided a strong link between the congregation and JFCS. Devoted to promoting Jewish education, Roz became an active volunteer in our Jewish Healing Program. Roz organized volunteers to provide outreach to the Jewish residents at the area nursing homes and assisted living facilities during the festivals of Chanukah, Purim and Passover. Calling upon the congregants of Temple Sinai, Roz recruited volunteers to lead festival services and support the Annual Chanukah Party through donations of toys for the children and gift certificates for the elderly Russian residents at McCown Towers.

Ed SCHAyE strengthened the financial and administrative functions at JFCS through his service as a member of the Finance and Investment Committees. The owner and operator of a family transportation business, Ed provided valuable assistance with the development and monitoring of the annual budget. Not satisfied with standing on the sidelines, Ed volunteered at the JFCS Resale Furniture & More Store for five years; pricing and selling merchandise, and helping to shut down the store when it was no longer financially viable to operate. In his role as Building & Grounds Committee Co-Chair, Ed developed a maintenance repair and replacement schedule to ensure the facility is in good working condition.

Welcome Aboard!BARBARA BRIzdLE first became involved with JFCS in 1998 because she wanted, “A volunteer experience that was Jewish, local and benefited seniors and children.” Her commitment to JFCS has lead to extensive service on our Board of Directors. As a board member Barbara has served as Chair of the Finance and Investment Committee; headed the original Technology Committee and served on the Marketing and Fund Development Committees. Barbara also held Executive Board Officer positions as Treasurer, 1999 to 2001 and Board Chair, 2003 to 2005. After a one year hiatus, Barbara was re-elected to the Board and installed as the Board Secretary. Along with her husband Larry Schoenberg, Barbara will be chairing the 2008 Celebrity Chefs event. Barbara has made significant contributions to the agency including introducing a strategic planning process, institutionalizing a systematic approach to board development, and leading major donor development efforts. When asked why she chose JFCS to dedicate her time to she replied, “I chose JFCS because I believe that a social service agency is critical to improving and enhancing our community and making it a better place to live. Helping people help themselves was very appealing.”

MARIE MONSky relocated to Sarasota in 1996 after a successful career as the Senior Vice President for Women’s Apparel and President of I.Appel Sleepwear with May Department Stores. Currently a Realtor with ReMax Properties, Marie specializes in Residential/Condo Sales. Marie’s community involvement has centered on the Florida West Coast Symphony. She is an active member of the Symphony Association as well as an Executive Board Member of the Symphony. This leadership role allowed Marie to lay the foundation for an outstanding collaboration between JFCS and the Florida West Coast Symphony as the Chair of the sold out JFCS 2006 Gala, The Stars of Broadway. When asked why she chose to be involved with JFCS she said, “I am active with JFCS because I believe in the mission of the organization and the purpose it serves in the community. Being involved with JFCS offers me an especially fulfilling way to express my Jewish identity.” Marie served a one year term on our Board of Directors in 2002 and continued to be active as a member of the Marketing, Board Development and Ambassadors Committees. As a newly installed member of the JFCS Board, Marie will be assuming the role as Founding Chair of the 2007 Gala and Chairing the Community Networking Committee.

RETIRINg BOARD MEMBERS

Roz Levy

Ed Schaye

Barbara Brizdle

Marie Monsky

INCOMINg BOARD MEMBERS

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S P O T L I g H T O N V O L U N T E E R S

Sue Jacobson, a member of the JFCS Board of Directors since 2001, personifies the Jewish value of

Tikkun Olam…making the world a better place. During her tenure on the Board, Sue has served as Vice President; Committee Chair, Policies, Procedures and Bylaws; Founding Member, L’Dor, V’Dor Legacy Society; Co-chair, Women’s Leadership Council; and elected Board Chair in 2005.

Under Sue’s leadership the past two years, JFCS significantly expanded its range of services to the community. Funding was secured from the FL Legislature for our NORC (Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities) Program; the Jewish Ministry Program was expanded to include the State Correctional Facility in Arcadia; the Adolescent Diversion and Assistance Program (ADAP) was established to help youth referred from the juvenile justice system learn skills to prevent any further at-risk behavior including involvement in gangs, domestic violence or shoplifting; JFCS established a contractual relationship with the YMCA to provide case management services to families and children in foster care; and the Doula Program was initiated to assist seriously and terminally ill patients and their caregivers through end of life issues through spiritual support, counseling and compassionate care.

When asked why she chose to volunteer at JFCS Sue stated, “The simple answers are… I love the people I work with; it makes me feel that what I do matters; and most importantly, I have become a real believer in the notion that helping people to develop the skills and resources to work through their problems is a

truly significant way of helping. There is something so positive and rewarding

about empowering people to overcome life’s challenges.”

JFCS honors each Board Chair with the naming of a Volunteer of the Year Award in recognition of their legacy. The L’Dor V’Dor Award was named in honor of Sue Jacobson and presented to Theda Bohrer at the 2007 Annual Meeting. L’Dor V’Dor, defined as from generation to generation aptly describes the leadership qualities of Sue. Her parents, Dorothy and Milton Jacobson, of blessed memory,

instilled a strong sense of community and led by example, the Jewish value

of Gmilut Hassadim, performing acts of loving kindness. The L’Dor, V’Dor

Legacy Society, founded by Sue Jacobson will provide the foundation to ensure the long

term financial viability of JFCS. “It is every CEO’s dream to partner with a

Board Chair like Sue. I have greatly appreciated her support, commitment and friendship through two years of challenges and exciting agency growth. She has been the ‘Captain of our ship’ and guided it with love and wisdom,” said Rose Chapman.

As Sue’s term as Board Chair comes to an end, she will continue her involvement with JFCS as Chair of the Board Development Committee and assist with the agency’s major fundraiser, the 2007 Gala, Hooray for Hollywood, Jewish Composers of the Silver Screen. An attorney with Kirk Pinkerton, Sue will continue her community work as a member of the G.Wiz Board and hopes to devote some of her new found free time to play tennis and golf.

Sue Jacobson, Board Chair

“There is something

so positive and

rewarding about

empowering people to

overcome

life’s challenges.”

Sue Jacobson with her mother, Dorothy Jacobson

Sue Jacobson with her mother, Dorothy Jacobson

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JFCS….. Because We Can’t Do It AloneJFCS is fortunate to have a committed Board of Directors that provide governance leadership, fiscal oversight, and serve as true

community ambassadors … advancing the mission of the agency throughout the community. Our mission: Guided by Jewish tradition, JFCS provides comprehensive counseling and social services to people confronting life’s challenges.

LIVING THE MISSION

Our community has more than 800 non profit organizations that all provide volunteer and leadership opportunities. So why choose JFCS? Here are some of the responses Board members gave to the question,

“Why are you active at JFCS?”

MAKING THE DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF OTHERS

COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONSJFCS Board members are also active leaders in our community. Thanks to their many community affiliations, JFCS is able to collaborate with other organizations. This is just a partial list of the organizations our board members are involved with:

American Jewish Committee Congregation for Humanistic Judaism

Embracing Our DifferencesFlorida Association of Counties

Florida Holocaust MuseumFlorida Studio Theater

Forum TruthG. Wiz

League of Women VotersMetropolitan Planning OrganizationNational Council of Jewish Women Ohio State University Foundation

Peace NowPlanned Parenthood of SW Florida

Professional Community Managers AssociationRingling Museum of Art

Ringling College of Art & DesignSaraMana Chapter of ORT

Sarasota County Board of CommissionersSarasota-Manatee Jewish Federation

Sarasota-Manatee Rabbinical AssociationSarasota Manatee Synagogue Council

Sarasota Sailing SquadronSelby Scholar Selection Panel

SCOPESuncoast Communities Blood Bank

Temple Beth ElTemple Beth Israel

Temple Beth SholomTemple Emanu-El

Temple SinaiUnited Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM)

United Way of Sarasota CountyWomen’s Resource Center

JFCS Board members don’t sit on the

sidelines…they are directly involved with

the many programs and services offered

by the agency. Board members volunteer

at monthly Shabbat Services, High Holy Day

Services and Festival Services held at more

than 20 nursing homes and assisted living

facilities throughout Sarasota and Manatee

Counties; organize programs and serve

weekly luncheons to clients attending the

Senior Outreach Services program; through

our Bikkur Cholim Program, provide a

Jewish connection to homebound seniors

as Friendly Visitors and visit patients in

the seven area hospitals; as Retired Social

Workers, volunteer to handle the intake

and information/referral functions of the

agency; serve as mentors and tutors to

middle school students referred to our Safe

Alternative to Out of School Suspension;

lead and facilitate workshops addressing

care giving, end of life and bereavement

issues; organize our Annual Chanukah

party; provide clerical and administrative

support; and others devoted their time as

host families to the Russian Resettlement

Program or worked at the Resale Furniture

& More Store when these programs were

core services of the agency.

“JFCS is a professionally run nonprofit organization that does incredible work … helping the entire community…with a BIG heart.”

“I selected JFCS because the mission is rooted in Jewish values and the doors are open to the entire community.”

“I believe in an old saying that ‘what we give into the lives of others comes back into our own’ and JFCS is profoundly significant in making the lives of others better.”

“I love what JFCS stands for. It is an organization that is well managed and caring.”

“JFCS is the VERY BEST social service agency in our community!”

“I am a firm believer in Tikkun Olam. JFCS provides the conduit for putting my beliefs into practice.”

“It is a thrill being active at JFCS because of the dynamic staff and volunteers.”

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Outcome

Measures

& Client

Satisfaction

Surveys

OutcOmes tO be measured target current status

Clients are satisfied or very satisfied with program services

90% of clients will indicate they are satisfied or very satisfied with program services

100%

Financial assistance will be awarded based on progress made on their individual case management plan

85% of clients will receive financial assistance based on successful progress made by fourth counseling session

100%

Families will be provided support by a trained professional as they address issues related to the prevention of homelessness

100% of families will be provided the support of a trained professional

100%

Families will be provided with food and food vouchers to support their basic needs

100% of families will receive food and food vouchers to support their basic needs

100%

Families indicate they are successfully working on their case management goals

75% of families will indicate that they are successfully working towards meeting their case management goals

100%

OutcOmes tO be measured target current status

Children will show improved self esteem as it relates to school and peer relations

60% of children will show improved self esteem as evidenced by the peer domain and the school domain of the ACE Test (Adolescent Concerns Evaluation)

84%

Children will show decreased feelings of depression

50% of children will show decreased feelings of depression as evidenced by the individual domain of the ACE Test

84%

Children will improve their coping skills 50% of children will improve their coping skills within the family unit as evidenced by the family domain of the ACE Test

88%

Adults will have decreased feelings of depression

50% of adults will have decreased feelings of depression as evidenced by Client Contentment Scale

84%

Survey of participants will indicate that they are satisfied with the services received

90% will indicate that they are satisfied with the services received

98%

JEWISH HEALING PROGRAMOutcOmes tO be measured target current

status

Survey of participants will indicate that they are satisfied with the services received

90% will indicate that they are satisfied with the services received

100%

SENIOR SERvICESOutcOmes tO be measured target current

status

Participants are satisfied with the services provided by the program

90% of participants will indicate that they are satisfied or very satisfied with the services provided by the program

95%

Seniors are learning to cope as they work on their individual case management goals

80% of seniors are learning to cope and are successfully working on their individual case management goals

81%

Seniors will not indicate an increase in depression

65% of geriatric clients receiving case management and/or counseling will not experience an increase in depression

74%

SCHOOL BASEd PROGRAMSOutcOmes tO be measured target current

status

Youth served remain crime free while enrolled in the program

100% of the youth remain crime free while enrolled in the program

99%

Youth served remain crime free for six months after completion of the program

85% of the youth remain crime free six months after completion of the program

99%

Youth who complete the program receive no further suspensions

70% of the youth who complete the program receive no further suspensions

100%

Parents identified their child’s behavior as improved

70% of the parents will identify their child’s behavior as improved

87%

Youth will improve their letter grade in at least one subject

50% of youth will improve their letter grade in at least one subject

75%

COUNSELING FOR INdIvIdUALS, FAMILIES & CHILdREN

JfcS is dedicated to providing

excellent, effective and

high quality services to the

community. to ensure the

ongoing effectiveness and

quality of services, JfcS has

developed a number of tools

to measure our programs

and our client’s satisfaction.

these charts summarize this

information by client population

and/or program area.

as you will note from these

outcomes and client measures,

JfcS met or exceeded all

measures for the first half of

the year. these outcomes are

only one way your JfcS Board

and staff exhibit their strong

commitment to individuals,

families, funders and the

community-at-large.

BUILdING STRONG FAMILIES

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TOP PHOTO: Craig Williamson and Jamil Collins, BSW, JFCS Building Strong Families Coordinator

BOTTOM PHOTO: Judy Abroms, Sue Jacobson, Dr. Bernard and Marion Levine.

Celebrity Chefs & Wine Tasting ... A Smashing Success

The 3rd Annual CELEBRITy CHEFS & WINE TASTING held at The Longboat Key Club & Resort raised $30,000 to support the JFCS

Children and Adolescent Programs. Hosted by Chef Chair Bob Weil, Director of Food & Beverage, area chefs prepared signatures dishes to a sold-out crowd of 250 attendees.

Underscoring the impact JFCS services have on children and families, Craig Williamson, a client of the Building Strong Families Homelessness Prevention Program, spoke about the case management services and support he and his family recently received from the agency while he was out of work and needed emergency assistance.

Event Co-Chairs Judy Abroms and Marion & Dr. Bernard Levine were assisted by committee members Barbara Brizdle, Joyce Cooper, Roz Ehrenpreis, Nancy Eisenstat, Joan Fenton, Roz Goldberg, Elaine Izaks, Susan Landau, Ronni Loundy, Ruth Orne, Pam Reiter, Elaine Rosen, Clare Segall, Ruth Siegel, Bunny Skirboll, Clair Spivack and Shelley Stein. “Thanks to the tremendous generosity and support from the Longboat Key Club, especially Bob Weil, along with the participation of so many of our friends, JFCS has a wonderful signature event which the community will support annually,” noted Marion & Bernard Levine.

“And I’m thrilled that there will be additional funds available for JFCS to assist at-risk youth in Sarasota and Manatee counties,” stated Judy Abroms.

The chefs/establishments that participated included Chef Joe DeFilippo from Crab & Fin, Chef Ray Arpke from Euphemia Haye, Chef Dave Shiplet from Ezra, Chef Ed Geyman and Pastry Chef

Anne Hallak from Longboat key Club & Resort, Chef Roberta Newcombe from Mattison’s, Chef Jose Martinez from Maison Blanche, and Chef Mario Martinez from Morton’s Gourmet Market. Guests feasted on an assortment of dishes from gazpacho, salmon, grouper and desserts while sampling wines from Premier Beverage and gourmet coffees from Glenn Kronnenberger of Sarasota Coffee & Tea.

Special thanks to Magnum Underwriters Graci & dennis McGillicuddy and Event Underwriters Judy Abroms; Eileen dunn Berger; Hope & Bob Black; Barbara Brizdle & Larry Schoenberg; Edie & david Chaifetz; Roz & Joel Ehrenpreis; Ellen & Joel Fedder; Roz Goldberg & Alan Bandler; Elaine Izaks; Marion & dr. Bernard Levine; Elaine & Charles Rosen; Harriet & Ed Schaye; Clare & Rich Segall; Clair & Stuart Spivack; and Sally yanowitz.

Ongoing Programs At JFCSJFCS offers a variety of support groups and programs to the community. Pre-registration is required for all groups. Please call 366-2224 for information.

ANGER MANAGEMENTWednesdays, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00p.m.Anger is something that makes us, and those around us, toxic if we don’t learn how to manage it well. The art of managing anger and understanding where it comes from are acquired skills which you can learn and practice in this group. Contact: Marcy Stern, Ed.D., LMHC.

BEREAvEMENT SUPPORT GROUPThis six-week group, for people at all stages of loss, provides opportunities to hear how others deal with grief, share experiences, receive support and discover new ways to cope. Contact: Dale Block, LMHT, CAP.

BEREAvEMENT SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS & GRANdPARENTSFirst Thursday of each month 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. The death of a child or grandchild is one of the deepest losses people may experience. This monthly support group provides the opportunity to receive support, discover ways to cope and hear how others deal with the loss of a child. Contact: Dale Block, LMHT, CAP.

CAREGIvER SUPPORT GROUPWednesdays, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (JFCS)Fridays, 1:15-3:00 p.m. (St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Venice)Caregivers participate in a weekly support group to discuss concerns and gain knowledge about community resources. Respite care for loved ones is provided during the session. Funded through a grant from the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida. Call Pam Baron, MSW.

PARENTING CLASSThursdays, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Children don’t come with manuals and parenting is the most important job you’ll ever do. The Parenting Class provides insight into questions and issues that come up in everyday life, and will help you to manage the challenges that come your way. Contact: Marcy Stern, Ed.D., LMHC.

SENIOR OUTREACH SERvICESTuesdays, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (Temple Beth Israel)Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. (JFCS)Homebound older adults can maintain their independence, increase their involvement with friends and community, and enhance their mental health through education and social activities. Medicare assignment accepted. Transportation and lunch provided by JFCS. Call Pam Baron, MSW.

PHOTO: SCENE MAgAZINE

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IN HONOR OF:

Joan Abram’s 75th birthdayElinor CohenMarilyn & Joshua Shubin

Betty Ackerman’s birthdayAlice & Fred TaichFlorence Katz

Pam BaronNorma CoelLinda & Mark Cohen

Lee Berkowitz’s special birthdaySis & Albert AlbertEsther & Bill KerbelPam & Jim Schachter and family

Bob Black ~ congratulations on your election!Pam Baron & Art MahoneyBarbara Brizdle & Larry Schoenberg

Judy & Jack Bloch’s birthdaysSylvia & Norman Samet

Barbara & Irvin Blumfield’s anniversaryVivian & Howard Gordon

Roz Brott’s birthdayElizabeth Rosenberg

Robert Caress’s special birthdayAlice BirnbaumBob Wyatt

Mr. & Mrs. Allen Cosin ~ the birth of your grandson, Seth ReubenMarilyn Harwell

Lisa Pasho Coughlin’s birthdayDale Block

Paul Fleischman’s 80th birthdayRita & Norman Goldstein

zetta FradinAdrienne & Howard Feltman

zetta Fradin’s special birthdayElaine & Dick Rieser

Ruth & Bernie Frank ~ in honor of Ruth’s 90th birthdayMarilyn Harwell

Herman Frankel’s special birthdayBarbara & David Levin

Michael FraschettaNorma Coel

Michael Fraschetta and Bill Patton ~ the birth of your granddaughter, GretchenPam Baron & Art Mahoney

Mr. & Mrs. Leon Gainsboro’s marriageBetty Savenor & Martin Black

Gloria Levine’s special birthdayBarbara & David Levin

Marilyn Harwell’s birthdayEsther & Bill Kerbel

Hannah Honeyman’s special birthdayMaida & Jack BornsteinBarbara LupoffSuki Sellinger

Judy Huston’s special birthdayBette & Arnold Hoffman

Elaine IzaksLornie & Dick SternMyra & Herbert Wolf

Sue Jacobson ~ your exemplary stewardship of JFCSJudy Abroms

Mr. & Mrs. Irving Jacobson ~ your new grandsonDorothy Jacobson

Mitzvah Fund Tribute DonationsThank you to the following Donors who ordered a personalized Tribute Card from JFCS between March 1, 2007 and May 15, 2007.

Sue Jacobson ~ for a job well done!Pam Baron & Art MahoneyBarbara Brizdle & Larry SchoenbergJodie CampbellJohnette CappadonaBarbara Lupoff

Sue Jacobson ~ thank youJudy & Alan Wertheimer

Florence katz’s work with Temple TuesdaysDoris Libman & Irving Levine

Gail & Bernard katz ~ the Bat Mitzvah of your granddaughter, AllisonBette & Arnold Hoffman

Irv katz’s birthdayJoanne & Richard Schiff

Linda & Buddy kaufman’s 50th wedding anniversaryBarbara & Tom Bernstein

Selma klingenstein ~ your wonderful community workHelen Sherman

Joe kogen’s special birthdayMarge & Martin Heller

Evelyn & Gene koshner’s anniversaryCarrie & Marty ShindlerGloria Weissberg & Ed Brickman

Carolyn & Jason Lanzetta ~ Health, Happiness and Love in your new homeLee & Herb Levine

Ann Lepes 85th birthdaySuki Sellinger

Claire Levin ~ your contribution to the FederationGerri & Myles Elias

Gloria Levine’s special birthdayVivian & Howard Gordon Judy & Joe Sherman

Sanford MilterDr. & Mrs. Sanford B. Stone

Fran & Bernie Orbach’s 50th wedding anniversaryLois & Fred Howard

Sue & Larry Raymond’s 50th anniversary and Sue’s special birthdayVivian & Howard Gordon

Martin Rich’s granddaughter, Annie’s weddingMelva & Mel Herrin

Jay Rudolph’s special birthdaySelma KlingensteinEarl SharffJudy & Joe Sherman

Betty Sandler’s birthdayMarilyn Harwell

Betty Schoenbaum’s special birthdayVivian & Howard Gordon

Maram SchusterBernie Verin

Suki SellingerAnna Lepes and Philip Warren

Suki Sellinger ~ congratulations on being honored as volunteer of the year for McIntosh Middle SchoolCaroline Zucker

Earl Sharaf’s 80th birthdayDr. Bernard & Marion Levine

Bunny & Mort Skirboll ~ thanks for the beach partySally & Mel Ross

Mort Skirboll’s special birthdayMarge & Martin HellerSally & Mel Ross

Nancy & Mark Speizer’s birthdaysBarbara & Tom Bernstein

dorothy WaldronKathy Killion & Steve Miles

Gil Waters’ 80th birthdayBetty Schoenbaum

Elaine & donald Weill’s anniversarySylvia & Norman Samet

Gertrude Weiderhorn ~ happy 90th birthday from your Mah Jongg Girls!Charlotte PaleyHelen ShermanElaine RothenbergGloria Weissberg

Helen Weingarten’s special birthdayHelen Brody

Fred Wulfson’s 90th birthdayLee & Herb Levine

Mrs. Herbert zable’s birthdayNorma & Al Blank

IN MEMORy OF:

Paul AdelsonVivian & Howard Gordon

Tamar Becker Rachel & Stanley Blumenstein

Burke BronsteinElaine & Dick Rieser

Judy Bronstein’s fatherGerri & Myles EliasBarbara & David Levin

Alex Jacob CohnElinor & Sherwin Welson

Rosalie FinkGayle & Ken Alexander

Gordon GranatsteinJoanne & Richard Schiff

Charlotte Graver’s daughter-in-lawDorothy JacobsonSue Jacobson

Irving Greene’s sisterSuki Sellinger

Carol Hallinger’s sister, BarbaraCharlotte Hyman

dan HirschBarbara and Tom Bernstein

Nathan katzPam Baron & Art MahoneyAndria BilanDale BlockJodie CampbellJohnette CappadonaFlorence & Gersh CohenJeanne EpsteinHelen EttingerMichael Fraschetta JFCS Board & StaffLeatrice & Michael KatzRonni & March LoundyClaire McCarthyHelen Sherman

Aaron klapmanStephanie & Sydney Louis

Carole kramerMarion & Bernard Levine

Mr. & Mrs. Stephen krieger’s son, AdamEllen & Herbert Lenk

Barry LevinJudy AbromsMaizie & Zack AbuzaAndria BilanDale BlockJodie Campbell & Dan JacobsJohnette Cappadona JFCS Board & StaffBarbara LupoffEileen & Sam SemelJudith & Leon WeinsteinFrances & Jack WeintraubEdris & David Weis

Albert LewittVivian & Howard Gordon

Sydney LiebersteinTedde & Elmer KadisonAlice & Fred Taich

Alvin Lindenberg Jr.Roslyn OrlinDick & Elaine Rieser

Jay LutskerNorma & Merle Greenwald

Art Mahoney’s beloved mother, MonaJudy AbromsLee BerkowitzAndria & Pete BilanDale BlockJoan BornsteinBarbara BrizdleJohnette CappadonaRose ChapmanArnold ElliottMichael FraschettaJFCS Board & StaffSteve MuscoMicheline SapiaMarcy SternCaroline Zucker

Richard S. MagillJoan AshMarie BarrAndria BilanLila & John BuntZena & Jerry CamensRose ChapmanSue & Harvey GleeksmanRosalie GoldsteinRhoda & Howard JacobsJFCS Board & StaffAmanda & Kevin Kuntz and Erica MasonLee & Herb LevineFrances LevittRebecca LieberwitzKaren MennaGila & Randy RobinsonBobbie RoseVera H. RosenMarilyn ShererMrs. Betty C. StarkCatherine & Bill StarkStephen Steinour

Linda Milberg’s fatherSue JacobsonWomen’s Leadership Council

Bob Mintz’s motherLessie Atlas

Scott Mintz’s grandmotherLessie Atlas Beverly & Alvin Saxonberg

Nicky NathanJeanne Epstein

Mr. & Mrs. George Palermo’s mother, ConcettaCaroline & Michael Zucker

Billie ParadiesCharlotte Paley

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Norman RossIrene & Martin Ross

Martin SchenkerMolly Schechter

Herman SalkinJoan & David AlexanderMarlene & Louis EpsteinCarolyn J. JacobsonChazz, Sam & Woody Salkin and familiesJudy & Joe Sherman

Harry SardellBernard Kanner

Ansel SchmidtLouise & Norty Bick

Helen Schreibman’s sonMabel & Lawrence Katz

dr. Leonard ShererZena and Jerry Camens

In memory of dennis ShermanJoan & Stan AbramNorma & Merle Greenwald

The Shuster Family ~ in memory of our dear friend SamHannah & Max Honeyman

June SingerEdith & Al Norwood

Harry SklareRosie & Jerry Chip

Harvey Small’s mother, FanroseElaine Libman

Mickey SprinzCaroline Zucker

Mr. & Mrs. Joshua Tlusty’s beloved fatherJanice & Al Frankel

Patti Wertheimer’s fatherDorothy JacobsonSue Jacobson

Judith Whitman’s sisterSuki Sellinger

Harold WolfLessie Atlas

IN APPRECIATION OF:

Margie & Chuck Baranzik ~ a most wonderful eveningMelva & Mel Herrin

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Biller ~ a beautiful party and eveningNorma & Merle Greenwald

Shirley dinkin ~ thank you for a lovely eveningBetty & Julius Loeser

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Please list my/our names(s) as follows in the next JFCS newsletter (acknowledging Mitzvah Fund Tribute Cards)

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IN MEMORY OF

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MITzvAH FUNd TRIBUTE CARdSMake checks payable to JFCS. Return form with payment to: JFCS, 2688 Fruitville Rd., Sarasota, FL 34237

MESSAGE

Evelyn driscoll ~ your friendshipJulia Atlas

Helen Fagin ~ thank youLee Levine

Judy Feldman & Herb Hurwitz ~ thank you for the lovely eveningJudy AbromsSally Yanowitz

Mickey & Marty FineDoris & Joe Miller

Esther Fishman ~ happy housewarmingLora Brown

Mr. & Mrs. Leon Gainsboro ~ a lovely brunchLaeh K. Grant

Sandra & Lew Hanan ~ your Passover hospitalityMolly Schechter

Sue Jacobson ~ an exquisite eveningSally Yanowitz

Milton & dorothy Jacobson ~ an exquisite eveningSally Yanowitz

Selma klingenstein ~ your gracious hospitalityFrancie & Jack Weintraub

Evelyn & Gene koshner ~ a lovely eveningRenèe Sheade

Suki Sellinger ~ your generosityMarjorie KraftRuth & Eric Orne

Mr. & Mrs. Martin Shindler ~ a beautiful party and eveningNorma & Merle Greenwald

Bunny & Mort Skirboll ~ a lovely eveningMarge & Mike Mesirov

Carol & Steve Stone ~ a perfectly beautiful eveningNorma & Merle Greenwald

Lois Stullberg ~ thanks – we had a great timeCarol Camiener and Jim Herrington

dee & Butch Wainstein ~ your delightful invitation to the Beach ClubLois & Fred HowardMarge & Mike Mesirov

Gladys & Milton yanow ~ for inviting us to your beautiful SederZena & Jerry Camens

Sally yanowitz ~ thanks – we had a great timeCarol Camiener and Jim Herrington

THINkING OF yOU:

Hannah HoneymanCaroline Zucker

A SPEEdy RECOvERy TO:

Sophie ApplebaumCaroline Zucker

Mike AshAlice & Fred Taich

Barbara & Tom’s daughter, LizzieDale BlockRose ChapmanJFCS Board & StaffSue Jacobson

Phil GarbBarbara & Tom Bernstein

Bernard GutmakerAndria BilanJFCS Board & Staff

Max HoneymanJFCS Board & Staff

Sheila kartozCharlotte Graver

Sheila kovalskyCaroline Zucker

Maye LavinsonDorothy Krakovitz

Mace LevinAndria BilanHope & Bob BlackLee & Herb Levine

Roz LevyJodie Campbell & Dan JacobsRose ChapmanSue JacobsonJFCS Board & StaffCaroline & Michael Zucker

Sanford MilterCharlotte PaleyMicheline Sapia Betty SchoenbaumSuki SellingerRenee SheadeAlice & Fred TaichRuth Wexler

In celebration of dr. Milton Jacobson’s life, the Jacobson Family has established a named Endowment Fund at JFCS. A sincere thank you to the following individuals

who have made a donation to the dr. Milton Jacobson Memorial Fund.

Judy AbromsSis & Bob Albert

Pam Baron & Art MahoneyLee Berkowitz

Barbara and Tom BernsteinMarianne Bez & Michael Jerome

Andria & Pete BilanAlice Birnbaum

Hope & Robert BlackDale Block

Barbara Brizdle & Larry SchoenbergElaine & Norman Brodsky

Jodie CampbellJohnette Cappadona

Rose ChapmanHelene L. Des Ruisseaux and Marcus Horwitz

Shirley DinkinRosalyn & Joel Ehrenpreis

Arnold ElliottStacey & Jody Gillman

Jerry GoldmanGrace M. Goldstein

Bernice and Samuel GourseEllen & Frank Hagelberg

Marilyn HarwellHannah & Max Honeyman

Edis HorwitzJudy & Sanford Huston

Edward JeromeHelen Jerome

JFCS Board & Staff

Valerie & Harold JoelsKathy Killion & Steve MilesMarian & Lawrence Kobrin Shirley & Lee KorenDorothy KrakovitzJoan KretchmerMarion & Bernard LevineMarion & Stanton LipschutzSheri & Gerry LublinBarbara J. LupoffTanice Knopp & Ken Marsh Ruth MillerSteve MuscoJoseph NewmanRuth & Eric OrneIrene & Martin RossAdria SandlerMicheline SapiaMolly SchechterBetty SchoenbaumEileen & Sam SemelHelen ShermanReeva ShoengoodInna & Jerry SidemanAlice & Fred TaichMr. & Mrs. James VerdiJudy & Leon WeinsteinCaryl Goodman & Austin WertheimerRosalyn & Marvin WladisLillian & Sanford ZemanCaroline & Mike Zucker

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Thank You WelcomeTO THE 2006-2007 BOARd OF dIRECTORS TO THE 2007-2008 BOARd OF dIRECTORS

Robert Black, Chair

Judy Abroms, Vice ChairBarbara J. Lupoff, Vice Chair

Betty Schoenbaum, Vice Chair

David Shukovsky, Treasurer

Barbara Brizdle, Secretary

Sue A. Jacobson, Past Chair L. Lee Berkowitz Sanford Milter Rosalyn Ehrenpreis Marie Monsky Arnold Elliott Nora Patterson Marilyn Harwell Pamela Reiter Harold Joels Janet Romano Eve Kommel Ira Wiesner Ken Marsh Sally Yanowitz

Rabbinical Advisor - Rabbi Joel Mishkin

Board Advisor - Lee Levine

Lifetime Honorary Board MembersRichard Blumenthal

Alice Taich

Sue A. Jacobson, Chair

L. Lee Berkowitz, Vice ChairBarbara J. Lupoff, Vice Chair

Sally Yanowitz, Vice Chair

Robert Black, Treasurer

David Shukovsky, Secretary

Barbara Brizdle, Past Chair Judy Abroms Sanford Milter Rosalyn Ehrenpreis Nora Patterson Arnold Elliott Pamela Reiter Marilyn Harwell Janet Romano Harold Joels Edward Schaye Eve Kommel Betty Schoenbaum Rosalyn Levy Ira Wiesner Ken Marsh

Rabbinical Advisor - Rabbi Joel Mishkin

Lifetime Honorary Board MembersRichard Blumenthal

Alice Taich