Menorah Manor

JewishPressOfPinellasCounty Tampa, FL Susie Klemow Berman Menorah Manor Story: Susie’s parents and grandparents were instrumental in the creation of Jewish community facilities in Hazleton, PA. “They were great role models,” said Susie. “I hope to pass on their legacy to my children and grandchildren.” Family: Susie and her husband, Ira, have been married for 37 years. They have two children, Joel and Jodi, and a one year old grandson, Dylan. Profession: Susie spent her working years as the owner of a retail store and is now completely committed to volunteerism. Hobbies: Creative crafts such as quilting, sewing and knitting Gregory Fox, Esq. Menorah Manor Story: Several of his clients and family members have been Menorah Manor residents. So, when he was asked by another trustee to join the board, he happily accepted. “I look forward to getting to know the board members, learn more about the services that Menorah Manor provides and lend any expertise I am able to contribute.” Family: Gregory and his wife Barbara have been married for 24 years. They have two children, Ally and Brett. Profession: Attorney Hobbies: Avid Tampa Bay sports fan, playing tennis and reading Michael Gross Menorah Manor Story: “I volunteered at Menorah Manor both as part of my Bar Mitzvah project and in high school. It has always been an important part of our community. My wife’s grandmother spent about three years in the Toby Weinman Assisted Living Residence and I could see the care and consideration they gave to her while she was there. When I was asked to be a member of the board, I was happy to join, thinking that if my participation could add to this already wonderful organization, I would be happy to do it.” Family: Michael and his wife Mandi Lou were married on June 12, 2011. Profession: David C. Gross Funeral Homes, vice president Hobbies: Golf, bowling, computers and electronics Diana Rosin Menorah Manor Story: According to Diana, it is fundamental to honor our elderly as a continuation of the commandment to honor our parents. Her service on the board is an opportunity to help improve the quality of life for Menorah Manor residents. “The experiences of our older citizens are irreplaceable. My in-volvement is a commitment to help insure there continues to be a familiar, Jewish presence in our community which our elderly can be part of and to which they can contribute.” Family: Diana and her husband, Joe, have been married for 35 years. The couple has two married children, Jessica and Jason and one granddaughter, Ruby Ann, who is four months old. Profession: Residential Realtor Hobbies: Golf, cooking and gardening Gladys Schutz Menorah Manor Story: Gladys’ involvement with Menorah Manor began when her twin sister became a resident at the Samson Nursing Center. Family: Gladys and her late husband had two children, Dr. James Schutz and Dr. Sally Schutz. Gladys has four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Profession: Retired homemaker and investor Hobbies: Volunteerism Jan Sher Menorah Manor Story: “Before the St. Petersburg building was even in the ground, my parents, Irwin and Sonya Miller, were heavily involved. My father was a contributing board member until the day that he passed away, and my mother is still on the foundation board and a member of the Guild board. It only seems fitting that my time has come to continue in my family’s tradition to help Menorah Manor continue its stellar reputation into the 21st Century! I look forward to the journey.” Jan and Craig are members of the Menorah Manor Foundation Founders Association. Family: Jan and her husband, Craig, have been married for nearly 36 years. They have three children, Jessica, Stacy and Alison and one 10 month old grand-daughter, Paige. Profession: Jan is a full-time community volunteer with a master’s degree in learning dis-abilities. Hobbies: Spending time with her family, especially with the adorable Paige! Going to the beach, sporting events and cultural events Ann V. Soble, secretary Menorah Manor Story: Ann and her husband, Jim, have been involved in various capacities for many years. Ann’s most recent project with Menorah Manor is being co-chair of The Inn on the Pond art committee and serving as a member of The Inn on the Pond dedication committee. “It’s been very rewarding watching the progress of the building,” said Ann. Family: Ann has been married to her husband, Jim, for 31 years. The couple has two children, Leslie and Jeffrey, and one grand-child, Jillian. Profession: Full-time community volunteer Hobbies: Cooking, reading and traveling Barbara Sterensis Menorah Manor Story: When her parents became involved with Menorah Manor, Barbara and her husband followed in their foot-steps and became members of the Menorah Manor Foundation Founders Association. Family: Barbara and her husband, Joe, have been married for 29 years. The couple has two children, Abby and Lauren. Profession: Barbara is a retired speech pathologist and business owner, a full-time volunteer and a philanthropist. Hobbies: Traveling, volunteering, walking, exercising, reading and cooking Menorah Manor Foundation Board Betsy Englander, chair Family: Betsy and her husband, Lenny, have four children, Alison, Ashley, Cari and Alex, and three grandchildren, Aiden, Ryan and Alexis. Alexis was born earlier this month and she is their very first granddaughter. Profession: Custom picture framing busi-ness owner Hobbies: Cooking, working out and most importantly, family time!!! Menorah Manor Story: Betsy’s parents are founders and her grandparents were all cared for by Menorah Manor professionals. Today, her 98 year old father-in-law lives joyfully at the Toby Weinman Assisted Liv-ing Residence. Growing up, Betsy’s mother was a volunteer at the Guild Gift & Coffee Shop. So, when time permitted, she became one too. Betsy states, “I felt a calling that it’s my time to step up and serve the organiza-tion that has always been there for my fam-ily. I want to ensure that Menorah Manor will always be here to continue to provide the services that we are all so fortunate to receive when the time comes. It is a bless-ing to be a part of this kind of care.” Betsy and Lenny Englander became members of the Menorah Manor Foundation Founders Association in 2010. Eric Ludin, Esq., Chair David Marger, Vice Chair & Chair Elect Bernard “Barry” Kanner, Esq., Vice Chair Robert Weisberg, Ph.D., Treasurer Larry Krug, Esq., Secretary Seth Levy, LNHA, MSW, ACSW, Chief Executive Officer Naomi Abel, M.D. Leonard Englander, Esq. Sam Fishman Ruth Glickman Walter Loebenberg Howard S. Miller, Esq. Saul Rachelson Linda Reimer, RN Marion Samson-Joseph Saul Schechter Leonard Seligman Karen Wolchuk Sher David A. Wein, M.D. Stephen Wein, Esq. Charles Weissman, CPA Honorary Board Sidney Grau, M.D. Saul Schechter, Chair Dell Krug, Vice Chair Phyllis Dorian Schoenberg, Treasurer Jeffrey Ulm, Secretary Seth Levy, LNHA, MSW, ACSW, Chief Executive Officer Scott Daniels Eric Ludin, Esq. Ida Michels Loren Pollack Linda Reimer, RN Stephen Wein, Esq. Honorary Board Leonard Seligman Betsy Englander, Chair Roy Siegle, Vice Chair Marion Samson-Joseph, Treasurer Ann V. Soble, Secretary Seth Levy, LNHA, MSW, ACSW, Chief Executive Officer Edie Becker Marilyn Benjamin Susie Klemow Berman Sam Bines Fred Buns Carlene Denmark Ernest Drucker Marietta Drucker John Engel Gregory A. Fox, Esq. Joan Fyvolent Marcia Gold Sydonia Green Michael Gross Emily Gurtman Barbara Samson Guterman Irma Hillman Todd Jacobson S. Jim Klein Steve Klein Tammy Krug Kevin Lane Lila Lawrence Bruce Levine, D.P.M. Bolded names are newly elected trustees and officers as of the 2011 term Menorah Manor Menorah Manor Senior Living Menorah Manor Foundation Francine LeVine Marilyn LeVine Morris LeVine, M.D. Loretta Linsky Walter Loebenberg Ida Michels Sonya Miller Mel Myers Toby Nastir Bonnie O’Connell Linda Reimer, RN Stanley M. Reimer, Ph.D. Irving Rosenberg, D.M.D. Frank Rosenblatt Diana Rosin Thelma Rothman Sharlene Sakol Paul Samson Bernard Sapperstein Marilyn Sapperstein Jacqueline Savitz Zell Savitz Suzanne Schechter Sharon Schloss Gladys Schutz Edie Seligman Betty Sembler Rose Shapera William Shapera Ronna Sharp Jan Sher Sally Siegel Tom Silverberg Michael Slomka, M.D. James Soble, Esq. Barbara G. Sterensis Irwin “Wally” Wallace Chip Weinman Jonathan H. Weinman, D.D.S. Jean Wittner Sharyn Wittner <pagedata>20:0.0374060497:0.966540396:0.978349686:0.0334595963</pagedata>