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David L. Friedland recipient of award By Sheldon A. Bernstein, Endowment Directory Jewish Federation Foundation Jerry Slusky, President of the Jewish Federation of Omaha, has announced that David L. Friedland of Omaha has received the 1993 Endowment! Achievement Award of | the Council of Jewish Federations (CJF). The award is present- j ed annually to those who Dave's Food Market, 16th aod Williams St., have, through their leadership, vision and dedica-l in 1950. tion, helped in the successful growth of their] The Nebraska Jewish Historical Society will Federation's endowment' David L. Friedland open its major exhibit on 100 years of "Jewish funds. "This award is testimony to the recipients' dediWomen in Business," Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m., in the cation and concern for the future of thier communigallery of the Jewish Community Center. A gala reception honoring the 100th birthday of ties and Jewry worldwide," stated Sheldon S. "Mrs. B," Rose Blumkin, internationally recognized Cohen, chairman of the national Endowment entrepreneur, will be held along with the celebra- Steering Committee of CJF. He added that, "the creative and outstanding tion of the eighth night of Hanukkah. The commuefforts of these talented leaders have helped nity may attend. Included in the exhibit are photographs, stories, strengthen their Federation's endowment funds awards and honors of many Nebraska and Council which are so vital to our future." These endowment funds, which serve as an addiBluffs women who have served as founders and tional resource, enable Federatioos to provide for presidents of a variety of businesses. "Mama and Papa" stores will be shown in the the delivery of services necessary to maintain and Corridor of Jewish History. A special section on the sustain the future of Jewish communities through100th birthday of the YWCA, Young Women's out North America. Norman Veitzer, Chairman of The Foundation of Christian Association, will also be on display at the the Jewish Federation of Omaha commented that north end of the gallery. Roger Reeves, Library/Archives Director for the David L. Friedland's efforts on behalf of the endowHistorical Society of Douglas County, is coordinator ment funds of The Foundation were particularly of the exhibits, which will be available for viewing noteworthy because as a dedicated volunteer and for five weeks during the hours that the Jewish community leader he not only was a founding member of The Foundation's original Board of Trustees, Community Center is open. For information, call the NJHS office at 334- but also found the time to later serve as its chairman and in most of its other offices since its found8200, ext. 277.
Historical Society exhibit
ing in 1983. He currently serves as a member of the Investment Committee and has given unselfishly of his time and talent in helping The Foundation achieve its objectives over the years. Mr. Veitzer also said, "Not only is Mr. Friedland a devoted advocate for The Foundation, he also is and has been involved in other Federation and Temple concerns since moving to Omaha in 1962. He is a past officer and past member of the Board of Directors of the Omaha Jewish Federation, a past member of the Board of Directors of the Jewish Community Center, and a past member of the Board of Directors of Temple Israel." Additionally, Mr. Friedland is active in his industry and serves as a Chairman of United Distillers Products Company (Founded 1893) and has served as Chairman and currently serves as a Director of Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America, Inc. Mr. Friedland is and has been highly involved in civic matters. He is currently a member of the Board of Directors of Conservative Savings Bank. He is a former member of the Board of Directors of the Omaha Public Library, Nebraskans for Public Television and Childrens Memorial Hospital. The Council of Jewish Federations which annually presents the Endowment Achievement Award, is the community organization which serves nearly 800 localities embracing a Jewish population of more than 6.1 million in the United States and Canada. Established in 1932, CJF helps strengthen the work and the impact of Jewish Federations by developing programs to meet changing needs, providing an exchange of successful community experiences, establishing guidelines for fundraising and operations and engaging in joint planning and action on common purposes dealing with local, regional and international needs.
Maimonides and NCJW co-host health care reform panel By Barbara Chandler Federation Public Relations Director The Maimonides Society of the Jewish Federation and the Omaha Section of the National Council of Jewish Women will co-host a panel on health care reform on Thursday, December 16 at the Jewish Community Center at 7:30 p.m. An optional dessert reception beginning at 6:45 p.m. will preceed the program. The panel members represent several views on the health care reform issue. Dr. Ruth Purtilo served on Hillary Clinton's Health Care Reform Task Force. She has been a leader in the fii^ld of medical ethics for more than twenty years and has conducted workshops, lectured and written on medical ethics topics. Dr. Purtilo is President and Co-direclor of Fighting Chance for Children, Inc. and is Professor of Clinical Ethics at Creighton University Center for Health Policy and Ethics. She has a Masters Degree in Theological Studies and a Ph.D. in ethics. Dr. Purtilo is a member of the American Society of Law and Medicine, the Society for Health and Human Values, and The Hastings Center, an ethics think-tank in BriarclifT Manor, New York. Dr. Maryann Bower is Associate Medical Director of Health Care Management for the Mutual of Omaha Companies' Corporate Medical Division. Prior to that, she served at Assistant Medical Xlireclor MEDCARB HMO and PresidcNt of Walther Medical Group, Ltd,
American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians. Dr. Burgher has written articles for numerous medical publications and has produced several
nims. Dr. Eugene Zweiback, an Omaha surgeon and a member of the Maimonides steering committee, will serve as panel moderator.
Maryann Bower, M.D.
Ix>ui8 Burgher, M.D.
Dr. Bower is a graduate of Loyola University Stritch Medical School. She is board certified by the American Board of Pathology, American Board of Family Practice and American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians. Dr. Louis Burgher is President and Chief Executive Officer of Clarkson Memorial Hospital. He also serves as National Medical Director for NMC Homecare, Inc. and is Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, Section of Pulmonary Medicine at the University of Nebraska College of Medicine. Dr. Burgher is a graduate of the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine. He is a Diplomats on the American Board of Internal Medleint, the Subspecially Board of Pulmonary Disease and the
The program is open to all members of the Maimonides Society and NOW Hnd their spouses. For those who would like to attend the dessert reception, the cost is $7.50 per person. There is no charge to attend the program. Reservations arc necessary and may be made by calling the Federation office at 334-8200, ext 210,
Campaign update The 1994 UJA/Federation Campaign is in full swing and volunteers are busy talking with donors. More than $1,260,000 has been raised and more than 600 donors have made their 1994 Campaign pledges. Donors who make their pledges by Dec. 31 will be entitled to a ticket to the community event on Jan. 20 featuring guest speaker, Elie Wiesel. Payment of pledges may be made anytime during 1994, Tickets for the nvcnt will hn mnilcd in nnrly
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