Annual Report FY 2007 Robin Boehler
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Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle Annual Report FY 2007 Robin Boehler Richard Fruchter From the Leadership 2006 was the year no organization wants to have. Late in the afternoon of July 28, an armed gunman forced his way into our offices, leaving destruction and fear in his wake. Within minutes, our campaign director Pam Waechter was dead, five others seriously wounded, and our community was unimaginably and forever altered. Emergency and medical personnel, donors and strangers, volunteers and partner agencies, elected officials and corporations all came to our aid generously, quickly and selflessly. Thankfully the healing was made easier by the heartfelt and generous response from the community locally, nationally and internationally. Recovery was slow but steady. By the end of the fiscal year, we had much to feel blessed about. WITHIN HOUrs, Richard was on the scene from Minneapolis, two weeks before his tenure as CEO was to begin. Thanks to the commitment and caliber of our volunteer leaders, led by Robin and our committed staff, who worked seemingly 24 hours a day for the next few weeks, Richard was able to hit the ground running and respond effectively to this chaotic situation. AFTER MUCH SOUL-SEarCHING, we decided to rebuild our Third Avenue offices. The Brick by Brick Building Campaign was launched and ultimately raised over $1 million for rebuilding. OUR COMMUNITY DINNER in September, just two months after the attack, attracted 1,300 people, nearly doubling any previous attendance record. We were especially blessed with the attendance of survivors and their families who were still physically and mentally recovering. STATE ELECTED OffICIals noted the seriousness of this hate crime and the threat of others and allocated $900,000 for security improvements in the Jewish community. THE REOPENING of our offices just seven months later—after a down-to-the-studs rebuilding— was incredibly heart-warming and healing. The space continues to provide our extraordinary staff a productive environment that enables us all to continue our important work. AND DESPITE the greatly diminished staffing and through the generosity of the community, we raised our annual campaign total to $6.2 million, ensuring that our dire straits did not detract from Federation’s ability to meet the needs of others in our community. Saying, “When given lemons, make lemonade,” seems trite and understated, but it contains the right sentiment. This community made lemonade like you wouldn’t believe. And after this troubling year, we are looking to the future for continued healing, community understanding, growing partnerships and moving together from strength to strength within this community. Warmly, Robin Boehler Richard Fruchter 2007 Board of Trustees, Chair President & CEO 1 Board of Trustees and Awards Board of Trustees Albert Israel Jewish Federation of Greater Chair Naomi Newman Robin Boehler Seattle Board Chair’s Award: Peter Rettman Ron Leibsohn Bernice Rind The Board Chair’s Award for Executive Committee Tana Senn Outstanding Service is the Secretary David Ellenhorn Federation’s most prestigious Ex Officio recognition. It was created and Community Campaign Chair endowed by past Federation Carol Gown Merle Cohn President Dr. Charles Kaplan z”l PAC Chair Albert Franco and Lillian Kaplan. Steve Hemmat Ray Galante Women’s Division Chair Ron led the remodeling of the Patty Lazarus Eileen Gilman Federation building and it is due Community Services Chair Charles Kaplan z”l to his commitment to this huge Ron Leibsohn project that the Federation staff Frankie Loeb Vice Chair and volunteers are back at work together Gerald Ostroff Stephen Loeb in a beautiful and secure space. Immediate Past Chair Herb Pruzan Iantha Sidell Lucy Pruzan Treasurer Michele Rosen David Stiefel Thanks to all those serving our Jewish Herman Sarkowsky Jerry Anches community, whether on the Board, Michael Spektor Dianne Loeb a committee or as a volunteer. Rob Spitzer Audit Committee At-Large Members Ernest Stiefel Community Services Committee Irwin Treiger Todd Alberstone Executive Committee Norm Behar Finance and Administrative Committee Carl Bianco Representatives Governance Committee Al Maimon Ed Bridge Jewish Education Council Scott Michelson Andrew Cohen JTNews Board Rabbi Jim Mirel Tammy Federman Personnel Committee Brian Schultz Lisa Fein Planning and Allocations Committee Jeff Schwartz Barrie Galanti Women’s Philanthropic Division Young Leadership Division 2 Pamela Waechter z”l Jewish Levitan Innovation Award: Communal Professional Award: Jconnect Don Armstrong The Levitan Innovation Award was established to stimulate The Pamela Waechter Jewish and encourage the development of programming with new Communal Professional Award and different approaches aimed at fostering and/or increasing recognizes professionals engagement in Jewish life in the greater Puget Sound area. working at a Jewish institution Jconnect Seattle, a unique program run by Hillel at the in the greater Seattle area for University of Washington, is a bridge to the Jewish community. significant contributions to the Jconnect brings together Jewish graduate students, young Jewish community. This award, professionals and their friends to create opportunities for named for the Federation’s them to celebrate their Judaism together, learn together and Director of Annual Giving take action together. Pamela Waechter z”l, was awarded for the first time in 2007. “Don’s values, leadership skills and compassion Spitzer Young Leadership Awards: A selection committee chose intersect profoundly Shelley Bensussen and Suzi LeVine from eight highly regarded with Pam’s. He played a nominees, all of whom were significant role in helping Jack z”l and Charlotte Spitzer dedicated leaders, warm and our community to heal.” created an endowment fund caring community members at the Jewish Federation to —Mimi Siegel and true role models for other annually recognize at least two professionals. These qualities deserving young leaders in our are a reflection of Pam. community, ages 25–40. The Spitzer Young Leadership Don Armstrong is a Vietnam veteran and has degrees in Awards are given to individuals political science, religious studies, education and public who demonstrate leadership administration. He has served as the education director of and vision for the community. Congregation Kol Ami, a teacher at Temple De Hirsch Sinai, director of disability services for the Seattle Association for Jews with Disabilities, and is currently the director of professional services at Jewish Family Service. The Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle thanks Don for carrying on Pam’s legacy with such fidelity. 3 Donors $200,000+ Bobbi and Bob Bridge Fred Danz Bobbi Ross Chamberlin and Don Shifrin Becky and Jack Benaroya Honorable Bobbe and Jon Bridge Lonnie and Susan Edelheit Penny and Harold Coe Shulman Loeb Family Foundation Pam and Ed Bridge Barrie and Richard Galanti Barbara z”l and Jacob Engelstein Shirley z”l and Herb Bridge Carol and Allen Gown Nancy and Paul Etsekson $100,000–$199,999 Laurie Minsk and Jerry Dunietz Simon Golub and Sons: Carol and Andy Harris, Susan Zelda z”l and Herman Feinberg The Gurvich Family Alice and Gordon Godfred Golub and Paddy Freeman Linda and Dr. Gary Feldman Schultz Family Foundation Jacquelyn and Michael Goldfarb Patty and Jonathan Lazarus Toby and Al Franco Stuart and Karen Sloan Martha Kongsgaard and Harriet and Stan Litt Peter Goldman Jacqueline and Alvin Goldfarb Althea and Samuel z”l Stroum Helen and Manny Lott Cathy and David Habib Lena and Arne Josefsberg Jimmy Polack $75,000–$99,999 Jerry Hanauer z”l Michele and Nick Keller Bard and Julie Richmond The Alhadeff/Grinstein Family Gift: Rob Horwitz Ron Leibsohn Gladys and Sam Rubinstein z”l Jack Alhadeff, Jerome Alhadeff, Lisa and Norm Judah Adrian and Lawrence Lustig Rosalie Alhadeff, Ike Alhadeff, Iantha and Stan Sidell Krista and Charles Grinstein, Keith Lillian and Dr. Charles Kaplan z”l Naomi and Jonathan Newman Dr. Wendy and Dr. Michael Spektor Grinstein and Claire Angel, ABC Keller Supply Company: Ann Nieder Pacific DAF, Charles and Doris The Keller and Sulman Families Alhadeff Memorial Foundation Sandra and Gerry Ostroff Jackie and Skip Kotkins $15,000–$17,999 Joann and Carl Bianco Lea Anne and Randy Ottinger Levine Family Foundation: Carol Auerbach and Albert Berger Randy and Brian Pollock Susan and Jeffrey Brotman Mark Levine, Dan Levine Alta and Stanley Barer Debra and Peter Rettman The Rind Family: Stacey and Dan Levitan Gloria and Eric Bensussen Bernice Mossafer Rind and Martin Jeanie and Bill Rosen Rind z”l, Eda Rind z”l, Bradley Rind Sharon and Martin Lott Shelley and Larry Bensussen Leslie and Alan Rosen and Janet Gray, Sherry Rind, David Cathy and Howard Lowen Robin and Stephen Boehler Rind, Barri Rind, Miles Rind Larry Ross Amy Schottenstein and Laurie and Phil Boguch The Rosenbaum Memorial Fund Justin Magaram Tillie and Alfred Shemanski Eva Corets and Josh Beloff Testamentary Trust and Foundation Inge and Hal Marcus Barbara and Ted Daniels Connie and Eddie Sherman $50,000–$74,999 Erika and Ernest Michael Rebecca and Eli Almo The Fannie Feinberg LOJE Fund Helen Stusser Puget Sound Pipe and Supply Co: The Galante Family: Eileen and Bob z”l Gilman Philip Stratiner, Cynthia and Gary Bayla and Louis Treiger Jeanette and Raymond Galante, Stratiner, Jan and Steve Lewis, Marsha and Jay Glazer Marvin Galante, Averill Galante, Freya and Herbert Wittenberg Marcie and Andy Lewis, Scott and Cindy and Charlie Galante Judy and Jeff Greenstein Heather