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Newsletter2009/10 Newsletter2009/10 Main Features MAGSHIM CEREMONY INTERNATIONAL CBI Wins Prestigious Ministry Of Education Tender > page 8 THE 2009 AZRIELI PRIZE AIEC/CBI Mission 2009 EDUCATION > pages 4-5 COMPETITIONS ACTIVITIES 2009 Magshim Awards BRANCHES > page 3 NEW VENTURES Top photo: Famous children's stories in sculptures CBI Flagship Project The CBI Green Ambulance see ”Azrieli Prize” article International Events > page 6 on page 7 > page 15 Executive Address 2009 will go down in history as a time of global financial crisis. Luckily, Israel has not been affected as much as many other countries. However, NGOs and NPOs are definitely hurting. The Council for a Beautiful Israel is no exception, and we are experiencing cuts and/or delays in contributions and support. This threatens to affect our Center for Environmental Education, outreach programs throughout the periphery, and more. Our main resources from overseas have traditionally come from our American friends, who this year were able to raise only part of their ”traditional” yearly support. We appreciate the dedication of the members of the U.S. Mission who came in October and demonstrated true solidarity with us. They promised to expand activities and boost results on both sides of the ocean to benefit Israel and its citizens. CBI has rejuvenated its chapters in London, Paris and Geneva, with renewed enthusiasm by veteran supporters, and an increasing number of new members. A festive dinner in Paris at the Israeli ambassador’s residence in March was a great success. In London in November, a special event featured the Ambassador of Israel to the U.K. with an exciting address, and a Foreign Ministry executive, Mr. Ido Aharoni, delivered a motivating lecture. The 2009 events focused primarily on CBI's flagship project – the CBI Green Ambulance. The immediacy of this project is crucial in order to spread our environmental study programs nationwide. It is our core mission for 2010. In 2009 CBI won two prestigious tenders: The Ministry of Education tender for environmental education, which marks the third consecutive time CBI has been awarded this 4-year tender. The second important tender is for environmental education for all ranks of the IDF, from privates through the Chief of Staff. We are proud and excited to announce the great news, that out of dozens of Israeli organizations evaluated, CBI was chosen by Al Gore to become the leader of his TCP (The Climate Project) in Israel. It is a great honor and we are making the necessary preparations to handle this undertaking. We are especially pleased to report a substantial increase in the number of Israeli industrialists and business people coming to our aid with pledges and funding to help carry out our initiatives and projects. We thank you, dear friends, for your continued dedication, as it provides the backing we need to overcome the hurdles of current financial constraints. Sincerely, Avraham Katz Gideon Patt CBI Chairman CBI Chairman 2 Nissim Bakir, Mayor of Kfar Kama, receives the award from President Shimon Peres. Magshim Awards Ceremony Since 1979 the President of Israel has been hosting CBI’s Magshim Awards Ceremony at his residence in Jerusalem. The prizes are presented annually to exceptional projects that the Council believes should serve as models to be emulated in areas related to our work. Winners are chosen each year by a specially appointed professional committee. The Municipality Of Dimona Beit Uri Beit Uri, a residential home for mentally challenged children and adults, received the 2009 Magshim Award In recent years, Dimona has undergone a transformation, for implementing methods of treatment for people and today is an exemplar of progressive urban with special needs. It serves mentally and physically development. Today Dimona is a modern city that handicapped people, both Jewish and Arab, in an carries on an ongoing dialogue with its citizens, thanks atmosphere of loyalty, generosity and humanity. The to Mayor Meir Cohen’s vision and courage, and his professional team includes personnel from Israel and belief in the city and its people. Under his leadership, abroad, all committed to the right of all people to a many cultivated green areas have been added, along place in society. with advanced recycling projects, including a state-of- the art waste purification plant. Ramon Crater A spectacular geological phenomenon in the Negev – Kfar Kama the Ramon Crater – received CBI’s Magshim Award The 2009 Magshim Award was also given to Kfar for 2009 for the unique preservation and development Kama for showing excellence in the preservation and carried out by its management. It is a window overlooking perpetuation of the Circassian heritage and tradition, a world that can only be seen in the deepest layers of and for educating its citizens to environmental values. planet Earth. The project serves as a model for realizing This picturesque Circassian village is situated on winding a dream of a quality and well-tended Negev. slopes descending to Lake Tiberias. It is renowned for its unique houses and tended green areas, in a tasteful blend of old and new. The inhabitants take part in joint efforts to safeguard their unique asset. 3 INTERNATIONAL 2009 AIEC MISSION She explained how even at times of relative quiet on the The 2009 AIEC Mission arrived in October for a week northern front, people in Kiryat Shmona live in fear of of events and visits. Donald Smith, AIEC/CBI’s newly- the unknown threats to their existence, suffering from elected president, headed the mission. The Smith almost the same level of stress as during the wars. family included Donald’s wife Judy, daughter Betty, In Jerusalem, they visited the site of the Robert Price and brother Larry Smith and his wife Gloria. Other – CBI Educational Center, located in Kiryat Haleom mission members were Doris and Mel Atlas, Sue and (the National Complex) opposite the Supreme Alan Silberstein, Dinah Evan, Marcia Flanzig and Mike Court and the Prime Minister’s new residence (under Sponder and Linda Lese. construction). The project's plan was displayed and To quote some of the members: ”From the moment explained by the architect in charge, and created much we boarded a van in Tel Aviv to the projects we enthusiasm. The group also visited the unique historical have supported through the festive banquet with sites near the Western Wall. Aura Herzog, and the Farewell Dinner that concluded In Be'er Sheva, the group visited the site of the future the visit, we were perpetually amazed by what this Judy and Donald Smith Park, which is part of a large organization has accomplished. Our happy group quarry complex project in the city. This prime location bonded in excitement at the realization of our efforts. - right in the city center - has the potential of becoming Our work sites came alive for us!” a major attraction in the southern part of the country. A festive dinner concluded the Mission visit. In their addresses, both CBI and AIEC leaders emphasized the fruitful collaboration they foresee, and the perpetuation of the Council’s achievements through mutual support. The Dinah Evan Olive Tree At CBI A 400-year-old olive tree was donated by U.S. friends and family of Dinah Evan on the occasion of her 70th birthday. The dedication ceremony took place upon the Mission's arrival, and Dinah was radiant when she Mission members and CBI management upon arrival. cut the ribbon. Donald Smith unveiled the dedication ”It was most gratifying to visit the CBI headquarters in plaque. A festive cocktail followed, with Mission Tel Aviv. Hearing about the programs and the potential participants mingling with CBI management and friends. of this organization was most inspiring.” Thank you, Dinah, for having your tree at CBI’s Mandel ”It was a memorable experience.” Teaching Garden. The objectives of the visit were discussed with CBI management, with special emphasis on the urgent need to generate increased funding to support CBI's educational ventures. The Israel Park in Kiryat Shmona was inaugurated by Deputy Mayor Dr. Yifat Shasha-Biton, who thanked CBI and the donors in the name of the residents of her city. Dr. Shasha-Biton emphasized the importance and benefits of the park to citizens as well as to soldiers who use it as a rest area en route to the northern border. The park and its specially designed playgrounds for children and adults with special needs provide a much-needed leisure and recreation area. Dinah Evan and the group near the olive tree. 4 2009 AIEC MISSION From left: Alan Silberstein, Mel Atlas Farewell dinner at Neve Tzedek's Nana Restaurant and Donald Smith at Kiryat Shmona Park Memorable Moments Dinah Evan cutting the ribbon at the ceremony of the olive tree The Beautiful Israel Park, Kiryat Shmona Reception dinner at CBI Architect explaining the plan of the CBI center in Jerusalem From left: Mel Atlas, Gideon Patt, Judy Smith, Donald Smith, Near the Kotel Betty Smith near the Be'er Sheva quarry site 5 INTERNATIONAL (Continued) PARIS GALA DINNER NEW YORK Longtime members of the American Friends and guests gathered in November at the residence of Israel’s Ambassador to the UN, Professor Gabriela Shalev, who is Ambassador Colette Avital well familiar with CBI. She emphasized the importance Elizabeth Stagel of CBI's ventures in environmental education. On March 31, 2009 Israel’s Ambassador to France, Ambassador Colette Avital, former General Consul Mr. Daniel Shek, hosted CBI’s event at his residence to of Israel in New York. who came from Israel celebrate the reopening of CBI Paris Chapter. The dinner especially for the event, enthralled the audience was planned by Hugette Elhadad, who is the driving force when she elaborated on the uniqueness of CBI and behind this chapter’s activities.
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