726 24 26018 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/57354d6c7cd3a2fe55a91cd9b5949ee4.pdf 662b94f1cba46aeec0161932dd4899c8 PDF Text Text On October 10, 1910, a mee t ing was called by Paul "l. 1ienc-r an" hel-i at his residence , at v\hich the f 0110;.~ing were presi=mt : Paul r • 'iener, residing , Leo Rnsen, Sa".11 Liprr:.an, Morris Friend, Sam Klayf , l.'Jiorton Wolf , Carl Steindler, Eugt?ne Baw.ri , E . Ji, . STuith , Josiah Vvient?r , J ack Larson and ~<1.orris Goldman . ]orton Wolf was appointed secretary for the IDPet:5ng which "as called to order at 8 : 40 p . m. :vir . Wiener ou t l~ n"'d a progra'T: and explaint?d the necessi t of for1.,.dng a FP1e,...ati0n ,,,h_:ch w-:,uld hand.le all charities - local , na t ional anj '"'V8rseas . After thor".)ughly discussing the necessity of such an nrgan:::.zat · an, 4r . Wit?r8r ~as advised that he ffia proceed ,·:th organ:zing and setting a dat8 for a drive in behalf of the United Jew~sh Ap eal . Tu,ei? t ing was called by Paul IVi . WiPner on NoveI!lber 11 , 19l'10. The following were present: Harold A. Silverilian , SaT-uel Klayf, Dr . Ralph V. August , Carl Steindler , Samuel Lipman, rtnrtnn 1~1olf, Jack La1~son and E. H. 3auri1 . L :'lee tj ng was called to '.)rder by .... r . Wi en.:;r Viho advised that an urgPnt telephnne · call had been received from the New Y0rk HPa:L1uarte!'s of the Joint Distr::'..bution CowI1.ittee that "T :::neys -·12rp urgently n9s:3.e::1; and h9 advised me.u.bers present tl:1.a t an at te.~;-it should be J1aje wit bin the next si). ty days to rai S8 fun s an, forv,,ar:i sar.:ie to New York . All the Juen oresen t agree to ,articipate an $1100 . was subscribed by thos~ presen t. 1 No for~al ~rganization pians were made; hovever , fur . riPner was to act as executive chair.r;an . Meeting adjourned at 10 : 30 p . m. ;'..'.e9ting called by Chair.uan , Paul J.j... . Wiener , on Febr1ary 7 , 1941 . The following were pr~sent : Leo S . Rosen , Ha"' :ilrl A. S: l ver.rian, Sawuel Klayf , iltor t on Wolf , Car l S t eindle r, Sar .uel L:::. :)1:.1:;.n and :,abbj Aar-:,n Cohen . ~.. r. Wiener advised that ,i..1800 . 1i,as raised and that a check f r saJ.e "1as maile to the United Jev,i s h Appeal . Also , that no ;noneys were to be kept for local pur:loses , inasmuch as the amount ra"' seri ~as so S1uall and fell short $:700 . 00 of the a;nount re--1ues ted by the United J ev,i s h Appeal . lV;en present concurre to the action taken by ~.e chairman . 0 ., m ,.c: 0 :>- :.:.r. ~. H ~'jic,.ncr suggested that the organizatj_on be knov,n co as the Un: te Js"'·::: s h Charj ties of' Greater ::lushegon and that a ( 0, fnr~al r~ eon behalf cf the Unitej Je;ish Charities vf Greater El (I t•. usl:"' ':!n b':.' 1 .. aie in the; fall . u,otion 1r.ade by Carl Steindler and .µ S"::c~n'ie by Sar, Li)1.,an. sanctiJning a.1.l action taken by wr . Wien8r as I �MEETING OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES ADVISORY COM¥ITTEE AND THE CAUPAIGN AND COLLECTION COMMITTEE Held - November 2 . 1943 In The---- Blue Room . Of The Occidental Hotel Muskegon Michigan The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Paul M. Wiener at 7:30 P.M. The Chairman announced that the meeting was open for the election of a Secretary and Treasurer of the Organization. Samuel G. Klayf moved that Harold A. Silverman, and Morton L. Wolfe be unanimously elected as Treasurer and Secretary , respectively . The motion was seconded by Carl Steindler. The motion was car ried . The Chairman then called for a report from the various teams made up from the Campaign and Collection Committees, and they reported as ( ~L follows: ·1 690 . 00 Jack Lawson and Louis M. Berman .... .. . . Maurice Golden and Hy Braverman ... . . .. . . 725 . 00 Albert Golden and Albert Lahr .•...... ..• 130 . 00 E. H. Baum and Bernard Fisher ........ • •. 235 . 00 300 .00 Samuel Siegel and Theodore Neumer •. . ... . Paul Wiener reported that he had personally obtained a dditional subscriptions in the amount of . ............................ . . $ 3,135.00 The reports were then totalled and the results indicated that approximately $12,500.00 had been pledged to date. The Chairman reported that there were many more prospects to see, and that a goal of $14,000 . 00 would not be difficult to reach. This was followed by a discussion by all of the members of the Board of Trustees, and the members of the various committees in order to get an explanation as to the sentiments of the community as to how the funds should be allocated. Mrs. Carl Steindler, represent- ing the U.S.O. ; Mrs. Louis M. Berman, representing Hydassah and Youth -2- �ANNUAL MEET NGOF THE UNITED JE'NISH CHARITIES Held - October 11, 1943 In The - -- Russett Room Of The Occidental Hotel Muskegon , ichigan The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Paul M. Wiener at 8:00 P.M. After expressing a ord of welcome and his sin- cere appreciation for the splendid cooperation on the part of the members in turning out in such large numbers to the annual meeting of the United Jewish Charities of Muskegon , Mr. Wiener introduced the speaker of the evening, r. B. C. Schapiro , National Field Supervisor for the United Je ish Appeal. At the conclusion of Mr. Schapiro's vigorous address , Mr. Wiener called for contributions for the 1943-1944 United Jewish Charities fund. Approximately fi f ty-five people who ere there , pledged $7 , 475 . 00. The proposed By-Laws were then read by the Secretary, moved for the adoption of same. ho This motion was seconded by Samuel G. Klayf, and the motion was carried . The following officers were unanimously elected: Chairman .... . .... . ...... •. Paul M. Wiener Co-Chairman • . . ...• . .. . •.. • Leo S. Rosen The follo1ing men were elected to the Board of Trustees: Samuel G. Klayf Harold A. Silverman Dr. Ralph V. August Samuel Lipman Harry S. Berman Carl Steindler Morton L. Wolfe The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.M . Respectfully submiJted, ~ X -'7,,/~ Morton L. Wolfe Secretary -1- �Ueeting of November 2, 1943, continued Aliyah; Paul M. Wiener, representing United Jewish Appeal; Carl Steindler, representing Joint Defense Appeal; Leo S. Rosen representin6 the Local Jewish Cemetery; Jacob M. Kaufma.n, representing the Local Refugee Committee; and Samuel G. Klayf, representing the Local Sunday School . • 11 of the above discussed thoroughly the needs of the various organizations they represented, and what they thought the respective organizations should receive from the United Jewish Charities. The majority of the group present deemed it advisable to retain 20% of the money raised during 1944 as emergency fund, and not be spent. official action was taken in connection with this proposition. The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 P.~. Respectfully submitted, ~:fr~ N~ Secretary L -3- No �MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES , OF UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Held - at the office of Paul M. Wiener November 4, 1943 - 8:00 The following men were present: Paul M. Wiener Leo S. Rosen Harold A. Silverman Dr. Raplh V. August Harry S. Berman Samuel G. Klayf Samuel Lipman Carl Steindler Jacob M. Kaufman Morton L. Wolfe Paul Wiener reported that ninety-three people have signed pledges amounting to $13,340 . 00, and that thirteen names were still unreported. L The Treasurer's report disclosed that there remained $415 . 21 on hand, after paying all bills and allocations in connection with the 1942-1943 campaign. The Treasurer further reported that $2,857.50 had been collected thus far in the 1943-1944 campaign pledges. Harry S. Berman made a motion that the United Jewish Charities set up a revolving fund to which the United Jewish Charities would contribute $1,000.00 per year for the next three years. This sum to be used exclusively by the Muskegon Jewish Cemetery Association. The motion was seconded by Samuel G. Klayf . The motion was carried. Sa·nuel G. Klafy made a motion that 23% of the funds collected during the 1943-1944 campaign be set' aside as an emergency fund, which can only be allocated by a vote of two-third's of the _entire Board of Trustees. The motion was sec nded by Harry S. Berman. -4- The �Meeting of November 4, 1943, continued. motion was carried. The Board unanimously allocated funds to the following L organizations in the amount set out opposite each name below: United Jewish Appeal. .............. $ 5,000.00 ~ Youth Alliyah •..................... $ 1,500.00 u. s. o.................... . .... _. .... $ 360. 00 rPc( j 1Jl-l The meeting ·was adjourned at 11:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ~:-w~ Secretary L L - 5- � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Temple B'nai Israel Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Temple B'nai Israel (Muskegon, Mich.) Description An account of the resource Collection of photographs, scrapbooks, programs, minutes, and other records of the Temple B'nai Israel in Muskegon, Michigan. 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Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/23176428780c0663cb98c84dc101bfbc.pdf 2b677a87748570e5a56f9a6df620a458 PDF Text Text I On C ·t0b r 10, l9AO, a ~eet·ng as ca1Led by . ,, . 0 n'"'r ar..:i hr->l i at t.:s resition-.!e , at , h.:.ch the f 11 , · ng .. p.,., s nt : Paul . • ·· · n r, ~ r,::,s · i · ng , Leo n, Sa 1 · p ~n, ~..,.,r · s Fr' Jnd, Sau Kiayf , ~~rtor. \olf , Ca,•l St,o · nrUor, i<1gon° ,lj811, E • •. • Sr...:.th, Josiah \w ' Pner , Jack Las n and - rris G0ld an . 0 Paul 0 l"'\~ 0 ~orton ~olf was ap,ointed secretary for the t0 rler at 8 : 4.0 p . m. 11r . V"i r.or ple ~ no1 the necess · ty ... f for1,. · ne handl all charities - local , Pot-'ng hich as c lled ~ l tl · ni:>rl a -or gra ~r.~ P a ~ r-:it· n h · ch ·"1ld r.r ti ~ al an1 vers as . ArtP" th r~ughly lis~1ssing the L ~esslty _f such sn 0..,., gan · zat' n, 'l;.r . V-'::.npr •ac:- alvised trat he may proceed "'th rg~ · zir.g ar..i sett·ng a lat~ for a Jr.ive .:.n behalf of thP un · t i J ' sh A~~ea• . 'n0t · ng adjoJrnnd at 10 : 00 p . w. ,RPt · ng 19 o. l'h f0llo Sa uAl Klayf, Dr . l"'\rtrn '"'lf, J~ck 0 nrt~ng as called by PaJl • ½iPner on Novi:>rub r 11, ng 'Pre prf- s nt: Harold A. Silver an, Ra:ph v . August , Carl Stelniler , Samur>l .1.ti.1::-'Jan, La son o.nd E . h . Bau 1. 0 aq ca!l~i t -rder U) -r . iiennr hh~ a1v · s1d th8.t ar. urg r.t tPlP i:'n'°' · call had bJ n received from the Nm k H ai . 1a t ~s f ~h~ J !nt ~-'str·out · Jn LJ itt_e th- t )S ~P ...t g ntly n i 1, ar:: h v.:s d me~oers .resent t~ t ~r. attP. •• t shou~d OP aJe ~thjn the next s.:xty days to .,.a · SP funrls ann for ar.i sa "? to Ne, Y0rk . Al. the en prPS"'nt ~greP 1 t a t·~.:.pate ar. $1100 . as suoscr.ib d oy t JSe res-~t . n No f r~al ~rgan.:.~at · J~ pians ,ere made ; ho,ever , ~r . .... P,,er v as tn act as e PPC 1t' ve chair an . ~ 0 Rt · ng adjourned at 10 :~0 p . m. 8 t · ng calJ.ed. by .::ha.. r~.an, Paul .u,. Wi e11er , on The fol~o · ng t::re }'resent: Leo S . rtosen, Ha~ ld A. s·1v r. an, Sa uel Klayf , ~~rton vo:r, Carl Ste.:.ndler, Sa unl L · ,- .. rm an1 s.bb.5 Aa.r:m Cohen • F br·1ar) ,.., . 1941 . - •~r . \4' ' PTI"'r adv· S"''l th<, t ..,.1800 . as raised and that a ~h,=,ck f sa 1e as uail~J t0 the ur. · ted Je ·sh A::1;>eal . Also , that no ~n ys were to b kept for local pur~oses , inaswuch as th a~ount ra • sp1 s so swall and fell short 700 . 00 of the a 0unt rP 11Pste:i by the United Je i sh Appeal . .en present c0ncurrPd to the act~on taken by be cha~rman . r . i · PnPr suggested that t un · tP.1 Js · sh Ctar ' ti s r b kn vn that a �ANNUAL MEETING OF THE UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Held - October 11, 1943 In The --- Russett Room Of The Occidental Hotel Muskegon Michigan The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Paul M. Wiener at 8:00 P.M. After expressing a word of welcome and his sin- cere appreciation for the splendid cooneration on the pa.rt of the members in turning out in such large numbers to the annual meeting of the United Jewish Chari ties of Muskegon, Mr. Wiener introduced the speaker of the evening, Mr. B. C. Schapiro, 1ational Field Supervisor for the United Jewish Appeal. At the conclusion of Mr. Schapiro's vigorous address, Mr. Wiener called for contributions for the 1943-1944 United Jewish Charities fund. Approximately fifty-five people who were ttere, pledged $7,475.00. The proposed By-Laws were then read bv the Secretarv, who moved for the adoption of same. This motion was seconded bv Sa~uel G. Klayf, and the motion was carried. The following officers were unanimously elected: Chairman •....•.........••. Paul M. Wiener Co-Chairman •.....•.•.•.•.• Leo S. Rosen The following men were elected to the Board of Trustees: Harold A. Silver~an Samuel G. Klayf Dr. Ralph V. August Samuel Lipman Harrv s. Berman Carl Steindler · Morton L. Wolfe The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P. M. Respectfully submiJted, ~:-Z::-'11~ Morton L. llolfe Secretary - 1- ~ �MEETING OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES ADVISORY CO'! 'ITTEE AND THE CA'IFA 1GN AND COLLECTION cov 'ITTEE I Held - November 2, 1943 In The---- Blue Room. Of The Occidental Hotel Muskegon Michigan The meeting was called to order by the Chair~an, Paul M. Wiener at 7:30 P.M. The Chairman announced that the meeting was open for the election of a Secretary and Treasurer of the Organization. Samuel G. Klayf moved that Harold A. Silverman, and Morton L. Wolfe be unanimously elected as Treasurer and SecrPtarv, respectively. The motion was seconded by Carl Steindler. The motion was carried. The Chairman then called for a re:port from the various teams made up I from the Campaign and Collection Committees, and thev reported as follows: Jack Lawson and Louis M. Berman ......... Maurice Jelden and Hy Braverman .....•... Albert Golden and Albert Lahr .........•. E. H. Eaum and Bernard Fisher •.. .. ...... Samuel Siegel and Theodore Neumer ...... . Paul Wiener reported that he had personally obtained ar.ditional subscrintions in the 1 690 .00 725.00 130. 00 235.00 300.00 amount of ••.•..•••.•..••••••...•..•••••• $ 3,1:35.00 The reports were then totalled and the results indicated that approximately $12,500.00 had been pledged to date. The Chairman reported that there were many more prospects to see, and that a goal of $14,000.00 would not be difficult to reach. This was followed by a discussion bv all of the members of I the Board of Trustees, and the members of the various committees in order to get an explanation as to the sentiments of the community as to how the funds should be allocated. Mrs. Carl Steindler, represent- ing the U.S.O. ; Mrs. Louis M. Berman, representing Hydassah and Youth -2- �Meeting of November 2, 1943, continued Aliyah; Paul M. Wiener, representing United Jewish Appeal; Carl Steindler, representing Joint Defense Appeal; Leo S. Rosen represent- I ing the Local Jewish Cemetery; Jacob M. Kaufman, representing the Local Refugee Committee; and Samuel G. Klayf, representing the Local Sunday School. Al: of the above discussed thoroughly the needs of the various organizations they represented, and wha.t they thought the respective organizations should receive from the United Jewish Charities. The majority of the group present deemed it advisable to retain 20% of the money raised during 1944 as emergency fund, and not be spent. official action was taken in connection with this proposition. The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ~;:~N~ Secretary I I - 3- No �MEET ING OF THE , BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF UNIT~D JEWISH CHARITIES I Held - at the office of Paul M. Wiener November 4, 1943 - 8:00 The following men were present: Faul M. Wiener Leo S. Rosen Harold A. Silverman Dr. Raplh V. August Harry S. Berman Samuel G. Klayf Sam .1el Lipman Carl Steindler Jacob M. Kauf,nan Morton L. Wolfe 1 Paul Wiener reported that ninety-three people have signed p~edges amounting to $13,340.00, and that thirteen names were still I unreported. The Treasurer's report disclosed that there remained $415.21 on hand, after paving all bills and allocations in connection with the 1942-1943 campaign. The Treasurer further reported that $2,857.50 had been collected thus far in the 1943-1944 campaign pledges. Harry S. Berman made a motion that the United Jewish Charities set up a revolving fund to which the United Jewish Charities would contribute $1 ,000.00 per year for the next three years. This sum to be used exclusively by the ~uskegon Jewish Cemetery Association. The motion was seconded by Samuel G. Klayf. I The motion was carried. Sar.uel G. Klafy made a motion that 23t of the funds collected d'iring the 1943-1944 campaign be set aside as an emer 6 encv fund, which can only be allocated by a vote of two-third's of the entire Board of Trustees. The motion was sec~nded by Harry S. Eerman. - 4- \ The �Meeting of November 4, 1943, continued. motion was carried. I The Board unanimously allocated funds to the following organizations in the amount set out opposite each name celow: United Jewish Appeal. .............• $ 5,000.00 \ Youth Alliyah ...................... $ 1,500.0Q, u. s. o.............................. $ 360. 00 tPc( The meeting·was adjourned at 11:00 P.M. Respectfullv submitted, ~:;w~ Secretary I I - 5- �I MEETING OF THE BCARD OF TRTTSTEES OF UNITED JEWISH CHARITTES Held - at the home of Faul Wiener Janu~ry 16, 1944 - 2:30 The following men were present: Paul M. Wiener Leo S. ::l.o sen Harold S. Silverman Dr. Ralph V. August Harry S. Berman Samuel G. Klayf Samuel Lipman Carl Ste ind le r Jacob M. Kaufman Morton L. Wolfe The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. I A bill was submitted by Morton L. Wolfe, Secretarv in the amount of $20.29, same was aprroved and ordered paid. Chair,ian Paul '!\fiener announced that the annual meetirg of the Council of Jewish Federation and Welfare Funds, Inc., is to be held in Pittsburg, February 4th - 7th, 1944, and that the United Jewish Charities of Muskegon was entitled to one delegate. He also stressed the advanta~e of having a delegate present at that meeting. A motion was made by Dr. Ralph V. August that this organization send a delegate to attend that anrual meeting in Pittsburg, and that this organization nay all necessary expenses. was seconded bv Carl Steindler. I The motion was carried. The motion Chairman, Paul M. Wiener designated Morton L. Wolfe as the official delgate of United Jewish Charities of lluskegon to the annual meeting of the Council of Jewish Federation and Welfare Fund. �Meeting of January:f-,, 1944, continued. The chairman, Paul Wiener then proceeded with the next order of business, which was allocations. A motion was made by Samuel G. Klayf that the Hillel Building Fund at Ann Arbor be given $100.00. ed by Harry S. Berman. The motion was second- The motion was carried. A motion was made by Carl Steindler that the Bellfaire Orphan Home at Cleveland,Ohio be given $25. 00. was carried. The motion was sec :mded by Ralph August. The motion The contribution to the Hillel at Lansing was tabled. A motion was made by Samuel Lipman that $100.00 be donated to the Jewish Welfare Board. The motion was carried. The motion was seconded by Harold Silverman. A motion was made by Carl Steindler that $75.00 be donated to United Jewish Laymens' Committee. was seconded by Leo S. Rosen. The motion An amendment was offered by Samuel Lipman to substitute the amount of $65.00 in lieu of $75 .00. ' amendment was seconded by Samuel G. Klayf. feated. The original motion was carried. 'rhe The amendment was deA motion was made by Sam- uel G. Klayf that $111. 00 be donated to the War Service Fund of B 'nai B 1 rith. The motion was seconded bv Carl Steindler. There was con- siderable discussion concerning this motion, because of the fact that it was rightfully an obligation of Abraham Rosen Lodge. The only reason ttat a request was made that this organization nay this amount was because the finances of the Lodge would not pe rmt t sa,ne, and members of the Lodge would not understar.d the additional collections in view of the fact that United Jewish Charities was attempting to unify all fund raising in this community. In order to prevent any ariditional fund raising by individual organizations, the Board be1 ieved that the United Jewish Cha.ri ti es should pay this sum. The mo- tion was carried. A motion was made by Leo S. Rosen that $200.00 be donated to -?,- �Ueeting of January 16, 1944, continued Wider Scope. The motion was seconded bv Csrl A. Steindler. The motion was amended by Samuel Lipman to subs tt t ·.1te $150. 00 in 1 ieu of $200.00 in the original motion. uel G. Klavf. The amendment was seconded b,, Sam- The amendment was defeated. The original motion was carried. To summarize the allocations made at this meeting, they are listed below: Michigan Hillel Fund ................... $ Bellfaire Orphan Home .....•.........•• $ Jewish Welfare Board .....•........... · United Jewish Laymens' Committee ..... . B'nai B'rith War Service Committee .•.. B'nai B'rith Wider Scope .•...........• $ 1 OC. 00 f>,,L 1 25. 00 /-'.A 100. 00;1.?,,.. 75.oo n 111.00 200.00 ?~ The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 P.~. Respectfully submitted, =~o;;~---V~ Secretary • �Meeting of February 14, 1944, continued. was made by Harold A. Silverman that the National Jewish Hospital of Denver be given $75.00. Wolfe. The motion was seconded by Morton L. The motion was carried. A motion was made by Carl Steindler that the Ex-Patients Home of Denver be given $25.00. motion was seconded by Samuel G. Klayf. The The motion was carried. A motion was made by Samuel G. Kla.yf that the Levy Memorial Hospital be given ~50.00. The motion was seconded by Samuel Lipman. motion was carried. The A motion was made by Samuel G. Klayf that the National Home for Jewish Children begiven $40.00. seconded by Samuel Lipman. The motion was The motion was carried. A motion was made by Samuel G. Klayf that the Jewish Consumutive Relief be given $60.00. The motion was seconded by Samuel Lipman. carried. The motion was A motion was made by Samu.el G. Klayf that the N!=!tional Farm School be given $50.00. Steindler. The motion was seconded by 0Rr The motion was carried. A motion was made by Harold A. Silverman tha.t the Jewish Braille Institute be given $25.00. motion was seconded bv Carl Steindler. T:tie The motion was carried. A motion was made by Samuel G. Klayf that the Hewbrew College of Theology of Chicago be given $75.00. Leo S. Rosen. The motion was seconded by The motion was carried. A motion was made by Carl Steindler that the Jewish Theological Seminary of New York be given ~50.00. The motion was seconded by Samuel G. Klayf. was carried. The motion A motion was made by Carl Steindler that the Rabbi Elehanan Seminary be given $75.00. Harold A. Silverman, The motion was seconded by The motion was carried. A motion was made by Samuel Lipman that Rias be given $200.00. The motion was seconded by Leo S. Rosen. A motion was made by The motion was carried. Harold A. Silverman that the Hebrew University be given $200.00. The motion was seconded bv Leo S. Rosen. The motion was carried. -l<D-=- ~ - - - --•• , -.. ~-=.---....-- ---- ----~~-,---.. ----- . . -··-.,.,.,~t..1- ----- . •-•----- - --- .,. . -- - - -.,,. . .-.. M ........... .._ •• _ _ �MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Held - at the office of Pa'..1.l Wiener February 14, 1944 - 9:00 The following men were present: Baul "'IK. Wiener Leo S. Rosen Harold A. Silverman Samuel G. Klayf Samuel Lipman Carl Steindler Morton L. Wolfe Rabbi Aron Cohen, of the Advisory Committee was also present. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Paul M. Wiener. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The following treasurer's report was given by Harold A. Si 1 ve rrnan: Cash on Hand 1943 1944 Total 415.12 4, 938.72 $5,353.98 $ Accounts Receivable 1943 Amount Pledged $5,385.00 Amount Collected 5,293.00 Amount Unpaid 92.00 Total unpaid balance for 1943 and 1944 1944 $14,040.00 -1.,_810. 00 6,230.00 $6,322.00 A motion was made by Leo S. Rosen that the Nationial Jewish Hospital of Los Angeles be given $75.00. seconded by Harold A. Silverman. The motion was The motion was carried. A motion �Meeting of February 14, 1944, continued A motion was made by Leo S. Rosen that the Technitogical School at Haifa be given $50 .00. The motion was carried. The motion was seconded by Samuel Linman. A motion was made bv Samuel Lipman that The Jewish Telegraohic Agencv be given $25.00. onded by Carl Steindler. The motion was sec- The ~otion was carried. A motion was made bv Carl Steindler that Vaad L'uni be given $25.00. was seconded by Samuel G. Klayf. The motion The motion was carried. A motion was made by Morton L. Wolfe that the Federated Council of Palestine be given $50.00. The motion was seconded by Samuel Lipman. motion ms carried. A motion was made by Leo S. Rosen that Hista- druth of Palestine be given $100.00. Samuel Li prnan. The The motion was seconded by The motion was carried. The chairman on his own initiative appointed the following as a standing committee to investigate local charity cases: Samuel G. Klayf, Leo S. Rosen, and Carl Steindler. A motion was made by Carl Steindler that the committee be allowed to spend up to $200.00 on its own initiative without first going to the Board for approval. A. Silverman. The motion was seconded by Harold The motion was carried. Upon the suggestion of Samuel G. Klayf, the chairman indicated that he would rrobe the possibilities of recovering funds advanced to refugees during prior years. To su~~arize the allocations made at this meeting, they are listed below: National Jewish Hospital of Los Angeles •...• $ N~tional Jewish Hospital of Denver ...•.•.... E)..:..Patients Home of Denver;·-. ....•.•••.•....• Levy Memorial Hospital •••..•••••.•.....••••. National Home for Jewish Children ••...•..•.. Jewish Consumptive Relief. ...........••••••. -11- 75. 00 ,, 75.001""<. 25. 001",( 50. 00f' 40. 00,Pet 60. 00 r'/ �Meeting of February 14, 1944, continued. National Farm School ••....•••••.......... $ Jewish Braille Institute ........•....••.. Hebrew College of Theology of Chicago ••.• Jewish Theological Seminary of New York •• Rabbi El ehanan Seminary ..•.........•....• Hi a·s •••••••••••••• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Hebrew University ••...................... Technilogical School a~ Haifa •....•.....• Jewish Telegraphic A6 ency •....••......... Vaad L 1umi . ............................. . Federated Council of Palestine •.........• Histadruth of Palestine •...•..........•.. 40. 00 /'of 25. 00 P..f 75. 00 /'~ 50.00 ~~ 7 5. OQtt>A' 200.00 f'J 200.00f'.I 50.001M 25. co ?..I 25.00.?--< 50. OO?A 100. OQ?'<. The total sums allocated at this meeting.$1240.00 Total sums previously allocated ........•• $7471.00 Total su~s allocated to date ............• $8711.00 The meeting was adjourned a.t 10:00 P. !Ii. Respectfully submitted, ~~ Morton L...L.1'-"--Wo-1-:: Secretary -12- �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON November 16, 1944 TO ALL CONTRIBUTORS UNITED JE'NISH CHARITIES Dear Member: Please be advised that a meeting will be held of all of the contributing members of the United Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon in the Convention Room of the Occidental Hotel at 8:00 P. M. on Monday, November 20th, 1944. The purpose of this meeting is to consider three proposed changes to the by-laws of our Organization. They are as follows: 1. To change Article IV, Section II, so that it reads as follows: "The Board of Trustees, which includes the Chairman and Vice-Chairman, etc." 2. That the Chairman and the Treasurer sign all vouchers and checks drawn on the bank account of this Association. 3. That the Chairman have the power to appoint, with the consent of the elected trustees, five additional trustees to serve in the capacity of a trustee during that period in which a Chairman presides. In order that these proposed changes be given thorough consideration, this meeting is being called just prior to the B1 Nai B1Rith meeting on the same evening. Please make every effort to attend. Respectfully, MORTON L. WOLFE, Secretary .. �I I- n I The Chairman reportedthat $584 of the 1943-44 campaign pledges were remaining unpaid at the time of the previous meeting. Since that date $375 had been collected and their remained a balance unpaid as of October 23rd, 1944, of $209. Samuel G. Klayf made a motion that the money owed by Harry Lehr, amounting to $20, and the amount owed by Harold Kline, amounting to $25, be written off and that the books be credited accordingly. This motion was seconded by Leos. Rosen. The motion was carried. Motion was made by Jacob Kaufman that $10,000 be allocated to the United Jewish Appeal, subject, however, to upward revision. I This motion was seconded by Harold A. Silverman. The motion was carried. Dr. Telles spoke briefly about the radio recordings that were available through the Zionists Organization of America that presented various interesting stories concerning Jewish life in Palestine. The local radio station is unable to play these records on the air without cost. Dr. Telles suggested that several of the merchants who purchase radio time use the records as a sustaining part of their programs. This suggestion was accepted and the Chairman appointed the following committee to act in placing these reoo rds at the disposal of .the radio station and providing time for the broadcasts: 17 Josephs. Strifling, Chairman Dr. Morris Telles Jack Lawson Harold A. Silverman Morris Golden The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m. ~ Y submitted, Morton L. w~:Y.~ary �SPECIAL ME,BERSF.IP 'EETING of the UNITED JEWISH CF.ARITIES November 20, 1944 CONVENTICN ROOM OCCIDENTAL HOTEL MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN Chairman Paul Wiener called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. The minutes for the meeting held September 11, 1944, and the minutes for the meetings held thereafter were read by the secretary, Morton L. Wolfe, and approved as read. The secretary then read a copy of the notice sent out in connection with this meeting, which contained the purpose as hereinbefore set out. Upon motion duly made and seconded, Article IV, Section II, of the By-Laws, was changed to read as follows: The Board of Trustees, which includes the Chairman and Vice-Chairman, shall elect from that group a Secretary and Treasurer. The election of the latter two offices shall be held as soon as possible following the annual election of the Beard of Trustees. Upon motion duly Tade and seconded, a paragranh c was added to Article V, Section I, 8nd that paragranh shall read as follows: That the Chairman shalJ. have the power to anpoint, with the consent of the elected Trustees, five additional Trustees, each to serve in the capacity of a Trustee, during that perioc in which the Chairman nresid es. . 1 ,J '1 ~ ' ~ ;( t( ~ ... The meetin? was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ¼i w ~fl\'t ! 1% ✓11 ~ 'A. ~~ztv~ pt~ 1)\, ' �7 STATE OF UICHIGAN l ss . COUN :Y ~F 1.'USKEGON ~orton L. Wolfe, being duly sworn , deposes and says: that he is the Secretary of the United Jewish Charities of Muskegon, and that on the 16th day of November, 1944, he served a copy of the above notice upon all of the me~bers of the· United Jewish Chari ti.es of Greater Muskegon, by mailing to each of them a copy of the above notice, enclosed in an envelope , postage prepaid, an1 directed to each me~ber at hir or her last known adnress . ~~~Subscribed ann sworn to before ~e this 16th da,r of :~ovember, A. D. , 1944.-. k-u~ on Notary County, Mich, My Commission Expires October 18, 1948. - - - ~ - ~-.- - �- ... Meetin~ of 'ay 8, 1944, cor.tin~ed. tr.; b 1tior, tc 8ancer, L.c., an Insti tutior. for reisir:-g funds in the fight a 6 air.et cancer. After coLsiderable discussioh cor,cerning this request, a notion to tatle same was made by •~orton onded by Sa uel :ipnan. :!:.J. ,iolfe, and sec- The motion w~s carried. Before considering any request fro r. Falestiniar. Institutions, the Secretary was iLstr~cted to make ina1iry as to which institutions ~ere included in the 5 roup known a8 The ~ederated Council cf Palestine Institutions. The Chairman then read a request for funds froT. the Soc~ety For ~elief of The Yemenite Jews. The Chnirman exp:ained who t~e Yemenite Jewe werP, and what atte1?1pts were beine; made to alleviate their S'lffering. A motion was made b•r Harry S. Ber·man that .,..25.00 be allotted to this cause. Steindler . The motion was seconded bv Carl A. The notion was carried. There was considerable di. sc·J.ssion concernL.g the reauest rr:ade bv The Zoint Defense Ap-eal for funds. l'olfe to ei ve this ca•J.se $750. 00. Steir.dler. A motion was nade by •~rton L. The motion was seconded by Carl A. After considerable discussion concerniLg the amount of the contribution to '....E.' nade to this or5 anization, !.1orton L. '"olfe ~ade a motion that the matter be tabled. Carl A. Steindler. The motion w2s seconded by The motion was carried. The Chairman entered a motion that the Council of Jewish "'ederations and welfare Funds be liven $75. 00, which is the enount due the Gouncil for the vear 1944. Berman. This i tern i''~ s so moved bv Harry S. The ~~tion was seconded bv Carl A. Steir.dler. The motion was carried. A motion was made bv Sarr.1;.el Lipman that ti:e Histradr·1th Ivrith -14- �'.'Ei<TTKG OF BOARD CF TRTjSTEES ADVIS8RY 001:)'ITTEE - A!-'.D THE CA"PA TGK AKD COLLECTION CQ"l'ITTEE Held-In The Bronze Room Of The Occider.tal Hotel '~y 8th, 1244 ---- 8:45 ~uskegon Michigan present: The following members of the Board of Trustees were Faul M. Wiener Earold A. Silverman vorton L. Wolfe Dr. Palph V. August Harry S. Berman Sa:nuel Lipman Carl A. Steindler There were no members of the Advisorv Committee present. The followi~g members of the Campaign and Collection Committee present: Herman Braverman ~urice W. Golden Ted Neumer Al Golden Harry Lahr iii ener. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Faul .. The min~tes of the previous meetir.g wer~ reac Rnd ap~roved. Chai rrr.an, Paul ¥.. "Viener announced that United Jewt sh Chari ties hnd rece ~ ved B refund fro•n The i.i stradruth Ivri tr:.. Tr.is allocation had been sent to that or~anization by mistake out of the 1943 funds. The or anization was notified of this error and as a result the money ·vas ret'1rned. The 8hairma.n instructed the Tr')asurer to place this money in tne ~eneral fund. A req:iest recei. ve0 fron the '':oTien 's Field Arnv :for a con- -13- �I 1 :eetin.;) ')f ·ay 8, 1944, continued. ~otion was carried. A 'llOtion \>ras made by Harold A. Silv rnan t11at The "·'lerican Jewish C nf€rence be given ~25 .00. Ralph V. ~u~ust. The motion was seconded by Dr. The motion was carried. •~oM After consideratle discussion, reauests for funds £e:J. the foll~win 5 or~anizations were rejected: Council a 0 ainst Intolerance 'C'nion of Crtbodox Jewish Cont:,re 0 ati:ms of Am.::>rica 3yna0o~ue Council of America Jrwish Chitauoua Society The American jewish Historical Societv To su'llnarize the allocati0ns made at this ~eeting, they are listed below: Society for the Relief of ve~enite Jews ....... u 8ouncil of Jew.; sh Federations and ~·el fare Funds Eistradruth Ivri th ......•..................... American J~~,sh Conf~rence ................... . 25.00 75. 00 25.00 2:3.00 ThP total sums allocated at this meeting ...... $ 130.00 Total suns previous:y allocated ............... $8111.00 Total suns allocc1tec< to date ...•.............. $8861.00 The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 P.Y. Respectfully subrn; tted, ~~:~~ Secretary -15- �"E .. T ... G OF BOARD -r T TTC::TEES AI:VIS"FV CC I'::.'TEE A•·n TTrE CA TA!G." A ~ CCLLECTIO T C'"' ITT..,E Held-Int e rronze Room Cf the Occidental r-otel Ju:y 26tb, 1944 -- 8:45 us egon ichi an The followin ne b rs o: t.e Bo rd of Tr stees re pr sent: Paul . · 'iener Leo S. Bosen orton L. ...fe Sa uel G. Klayf Samuel :.irman o: Th re were no menb rs Co ittee T~e follo i t0 ere oresent: the Advirory Committee present. e b rs of tte Ca a~bn and Collection '!a!lrice Golden Jack La son Sa uel '"'iegel ilton Stei er r·er bv t e C ir a., ~a callee t 1 'i.e .er. T e :. . .ites of tl.e Drevious 'lleE'tin ,.. er reaci ar' ap roved. ten rE'ad tv tte Ota · r ~n, ·n t ab~ence of tle Tre~s rer. ~hi.ch state et ~ ~nited Jewish Charities Su ary of onies 1944 onies nledged Loan repaid by Svna ogue R fund fr re Fi.stadrut~ Ivrith 14,115.00 150.00 lOC.00 14,365.00 415. 21 14, 780.21 B lance in 1943-194v Account Total -16- �.ls ss I Meeting of July ... 6, 1944, cor.tinued. Allocations oo.id General Expense ~'e rcy Hospital & ~i sc. Exnense 'Unpaid pledges Cash in Bank Total 8, 9Gl. 00 ,;l: 518.30 541. 05 984.00 3 , 775.86 14, 780.21 The Secretary was instr·wted to place a copv of s~id statenent into the minutes of this neeti~iA motion was made by Sa 1nel G. Kleyf that the statenent be apcroved as read . The motion was seconded bv Leo S. Rosen . The motion was carried. A motion wac.- mafle bu Sanjuel G. rnc>vf that the Joint Defense Apoeal te given S. R'sen . The mot i on was secor:ded 1: ·• Leo 400. 00 . The motion was c2rried. A notion ~ae nade bv Sa~uel Lin~an ttat a A25C . OO scholar- ship in a.:::ricul ture be bi ven to the students at the Hebrew ..ni versi ty in Palestine . Tte motion was seconded bv ~rton L. Wolfe . The notion was carried . ½lton Steindler w· s then called uoon to give ~n up to dote statenent as to the oroposed Jewish Ce~etery Association. He stated t:.a.t for ten years or ..nore t.ie Congre 6 ation had no other agreewent with tne Citv of 1 11ske~on Heights , ryhereby certain gound wes set aside at t~e 'ona View Cemetery for use by tr:.e ··1ske •on Jewish Community. He pointed out t~at it was desireable at this ti'Tie to enter into a "'ri tten contract "'i th the City of " skPgon 11 - 17£_ £Ii i -· ~ �eetin of July 36, 1 44, continued. ~eights for an out right purchase of a sufficient numbPr of b'ri8l lots and to immediately or anize the Cemeterv Association. Pe further stated that the proposed Bv-Laws for s·ch an Ass~ciAtion had been drawn, and that the tentative name for s~ch Assoc 1 ation' was " ona View Hebrew Association". The Chairman then ex-creased his apurec·ation to ~- Steindler for his brief but comrlete statenent in that connection and stated that he would Pntertain a motion wherebv •~ited Jewish Charities wo~ld assist in the launchin of this nro j ect. A motion was ~ade by Samuel G. Klayf that the United Jewish Charities loan to the Kona View Hebrew Association, at no interest, for no definite period, the sum of $2,000.00, and that ........., each year in the future the Board of Trustees of the Unitec Jewish Chariti~s should continue to make loans to the Cemetery Association, in an amount not less than $1,000.00 per year until s~ch time that said association be financially and firmly established. was seconded by Leo S. Rosen. The motion The motion was carried. The Chairman, Paul Wiener, then nroceeded to appoint the following committee to assist with the carrving out of the nroposed plans of the Cemeterv Association: Samuel G. Klayf, Milton Steindler, Sol Silverman, and "orton L. Wolfe. A otion was made bv '~rton L. Wolfe, that the fiscal vear of United Jewish Charities be changed so that it ends on August 31st, -18- �FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT UNITED JEW ISH CHARIT IES of GREATER MUSKEGON I LEOS. ROSEN �Commencing with the fifth annual report, your chairman is inaugurating a plan whereby the front cover of each annual report will be dedicated to a member who has performed outstanding service in behalf of the commun, iry. For its first selection, Leo S. Rosen was awarded this honor, because of his untiring efforts and devotion to promote the well being of Jewry. �l UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES ALLOCATION S 1944 - 1 94 5 Schedu le Al Am<crican FunJ for Pal<:,tinian ln·,h .... 100,00V Jt:wish Tclt:graphic Ag,·ncy ... 100.00 • Amt:rirnn Jewish Confc:r<:ncc. ... so.oo · )<:wish Tht·ological Scm111ary of America Amt:rican Jewish Congre" 200.00 " 25.00 Joint Deft:nse Appe,11 400.00 • &IL1inc Orph,1n Home B'nai B'rith Lc"i Memori,11 Hospital 10:l.OO • >50.0,l" Local Ci\'IC Protector \\'ork.. ... 221.35 .S 1,000.00 ,,,. Mona View )<:wish Ccmctcry A,sociation 2.000.0:l • W1J<:r Scope ?-!rs. Ae1ron Cohen, saLi ry st·ttkmt'llt Counul of Jewish Welf.m: ,ind F<:dcration Funds .... \8.00 ' Ex -patients Homt: of Dt:nnr ,5.00 • Men in :>crvicc. 112.62" H.1d.1ssah Hosp1t,1I .... 1,000.00v' 100.00 I-ft-hr<:\\' Uni\'<:rsity, Jcru,alt-1'1 250.00 ✓ H1.1, 100.00· P.50 1-listaJrut of Pa l<:stinc .. 100.00 I ncurahle Jt:ws .. 100.00 Jc\\ i,h Wdforc Board... ].wish Brailk Institute... J<:wish l nstituw of Religion N.1t'I Farm School 60.00 N,1t'I few1,h Children s Home . 50.00 ,,.., V :\at'I Jewish Hosp11,1I of Denner 125.00 Ra',bi Isaac Elehan:rn Yeshivah L50.00 35 00 • Sunday School Fund 760 o:i • 'inns of Isr.1d - l\fotzo Fund ........ 100.00 Tt:chnolni-:1ctl School of Haifa .... 75.00 1 v ✓ ,-s-.•• l4Svt'G- J<:wi,h Consumptive R<:lid So• Cid)' 50.00 Socictr for Rdief of Yemenik Jews I khr<:w Theological Collegt• o( (hirngo Hi,t.Idrut Ivrit Michigan Hilld Bldg Fund........ 120.00 v Don.1tions-Transients G fts ~ 200.00 v The Pro:cstant ..... .. 100.00 , United J<cwi,h Appeal .......... ' 10,000.00 "' Lnited Jcwi,h layman s Committee ............ .. 75.00 r U.S.O., Hattie Creek. 50.00 V,ud Ltum1 35.00 35.00 250.00 V TOTAL ............ . .............$18,839.4~ �PAID-UP CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS = Pledged Pledged \ Louis Aron ..........................S 150.00 Morris Friend ...................... 200.00 Tony Aron .......................... 150.00 Dr. M. L. Friedenberg ........ 100.00 Abe Ashendorf ........ ........... 500.00 M. Samuel Ashendorf ................ 500.00 J. Goldberg (Spring Lake) ................ 100.00 Jake Baum .......................... 50.00 Al. Golden .......................... 50.00 Harry H. Berman................ 100.00 Maurice W. Golden.............. 200.00 Ruben Berman ......... ...... ... I 00.00 Phil. Granik ........................ 100.00 Harry S. Berman.................. 350.00 Grossman's Dept. Store ...... 500.00 Louis M. Berman.................. 200.00 Harold Grossman ................ 25-0.00 Mrs. Rose Berman .............. 100.00 Herman Grossman .............. 325.00 Morris Bespeloff .................. 25.00 Mrs. Sadie Grossman .......... 400.00 • Herman Braverman ............ 50.00 Samuel Grossman ········--•····· 25.00 Nathan M. Broutman ........ 75.00 " Sigmund Cahn .................... 25.00 Robert Cherin ...................... 300.00 Dr. Sol Cohan...................... 75.00 L. Darmstadter .................... 50.00 Andrew Epstein .................. 150.00 Sam Esses ............................ 5.00 Harry Field .......................... 50.00 Bernard Fisher .................... 100.00 Harry A. Fisher .................. 500.00 Jerome Fisher ...................... 100.00 Al. Frank ............................ 300.00 Hyman Friedman ................ 25.00 1.,I•'-1) David Gudelsky 150.00 Koma Gudelsky 25.00 Oscar Gudelsky 50.00 L. V. Heller (Milwaukee) .. 10.00 Mrs. Tillie Jacobs................ 10.00 Morris Kantor ...................... 100.00 J. M. Kaufman .................. 600.00 Dr. Marie Keilen ................ 25.00 Samuel Klayf ...................... 150.00 Mrs. Sara Klein ............ ..... 150.00 Harold Kline 25.00 Rev. Klitzner ..................... 10.00 Abe Kollenberg (Grand Rapids) 100.00 �' ~t PAID-UP CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS = Pledged Pledged Ben Komiss ---------·············---- 25.00 Alex. Krause ------··-············-·- 250.00 Harry Lahr ····-------··············· 25.00 Jack Lawson ----·················-·- 200.00 Jesse Levin ---·················------ 10.00 Reuben Levy --······· ······---·---· 50.00 Hyman Lipman ··········--······ 500.00 Samuel Lipman .................... 500.00 Charles Locke ················--···· 25.00 Herman Mendelson ............ 25.00 J. W. Metz .. ·····---··············· 50.00 Joe Miller (Hart) ·-············ 15.00 Joe Nadel .......................... -• Robert Rosenberg ···········-···· 50.00 Paul J. Schlossman (non.member) .......!........ 1,000.00 Max Schubb ·······-··---·-········- 50.00 Abe Shmookler ... ................ 600.00 Max Shumaker .................... 100.00 Samuel Siegel ...................... 200.00 H. A. Silverman .................. 600.00 Sol. Silverman -----·---·----····---· 150.00 Ed. Simcoe ·-· .. ------·-·-···--··-·-· 100.00 Joe Simon ....... _......-----·-······· 100.00 Jacob Singer ........................ 15.00 25.00 Joe Singer (Hart) ·-·--·-··--··· J 00.00 Ted Neumer ........................ 250.00 Sam. J. Singer ................... _ 50.00 Sam Orlikoff -·-··········· ......:.. 150.00 Ely Smith ............................ 100.00 Pontiac Frocks, Inc. ········---· 15.00 Charles Smith -· .. ·····-··---·--·-·- 1 00.00 Nathan Price ........................ 250.00 Fred W. Stein ....... __ .. ______ .. _ 100.00 Sam Price ··--···· ............... _... 250.00 Milton Steindler ............ _ .... 250.00 Isadore Rodin -·· .................. 50.00 William Stern -----·--·--.. ···-··... 200.00 Fred Rodoff ........................ 25.00 Joe S. $trifling ._ ........ _. ____ .. _··· 750.00 Leo Rose ... -.......................... 50.00 M. Teles ·---------·---.. --------· --·· 20.00 Harold Rosen ············•··--·-··· 300.00 Walters & Breecher..._ ..-....... 200.00 Leo S. Rosen ·················-······ 450.00 Josiah Wiener ···-················ 500.00 Sam D. Rosenbaum ............ 125.00 Paul M. Wiener .................. 2,000.00 Max Rosenberg ...... ·······---··· 350.00 Morton L. Wolfe ............. 225.00 -Tb �ARMED SERVICES HO.\OR ROLL *** Jrving Achtenbcrg G. B. Dejong Harry Ashendorf Frank Disken J. Ashendorf Eugene Fisher ]. Ashendorf Max Ashen<lorf Norman Fleishman Ardo M. Friend Abe Berman Harrison (Buddy) Friend Jack Berman Max 0. Berman Marcus Bess Phil Best Stanford Broutman Lawrence Gluck Dave Goldberg Herman Grossman Louis H . Grossman Lewis S. Grossman Seymour Cane Alfred Caplan Jerome Cherin Ben Cohen H illiard Gudelsky Justin Gudelsky Leon Gudelsky Eugene Hirsch George Hirsch Oscar Daniels He:iry Darmstadter Leslie Davis Irving Hirsch Sam Jacobs Morton Jacobs �ARMED SERVICES HONOR ROLL *** Herman Kessler Douglas Rosen Lawrence Klein Seymour Rosenherg Ben Klitzner Chas. Rubinsky Arthur Kopoloff Louis Rubinsky E. H. Krause David Krupp Marvin Saffer Morris Levine Sam Schumacher Raedelle S . . Le,y Irving E. Siherman Volf Liebovitz Harry Singer Jack Lipman Hy. Singer Irving Singer Phillip Miller Jay L. Singer James Mintz Man·in Skolkin Dan M. Moore N. H. Skolkin Irving Stein R. M. Orlikoff Robert Stein Al Parker Syd. Polly Lewis Jack Steindler Leonard Price Nathan Talbot * Je rome Stern - K illed in Action �PAUL J. SCHLOSSMAN Musk<"gon ';Ouwanding Philan1h,-,;,p1rt A generous giver to all causes without regard to race, creed or color. His daily acts are an inspiration to all who work for the cause of humanity. �in fflemoriam SAMUEL ASHENDORF MORRIS BESPALOFF 1880 . 1945 1877. 1945 We mourn the passing of our beloved friends and neighbors; theirs were truly Jewish hearts. �l I eetinb of J·1l:r 36, 1944, cor. ti r.•ied. and be~ins Septenter 1st. The motion was seconded bv Sa uei Lir an. The motion ~as carried. The meetin_ ~as adjourned at 10 : 30 P. . Respectfully subr.itted, orton L. Volfe Secretary I I -19- �ANKUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING OF UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES ON SEPTE 13ER 11, 1944 at the OCCIDEKTAL HOTEL - 20- �4th Annual Report Two of the 111a11y refuge£'s lo safely reach Palestine through thf' h<'i/J of the United ]<'wish AjJ/Jeal. UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES o{ GREATER MUSKEGON 1943 - 1944 �OFFICERS A 1D TRUSTEES OF UNITED .JEWISH CHARITIES 1 943 - 1 94'1-· Clrninnan, PAUL 1\1. WIENER Cu-Chairman, Leo S. Rosen Treasurer, H. S. Silverman Secretary, M. L. Wolfe Trustees R. V. August Cain/Jaign a11d Collect iu11 C 0111111 ittees H. S. Berman E. H. Baum S. G. Kalyf B. R. Fisher Sam. Lipman Hy. Braverman Carl Steindler M. W. Golden A dvisur)' Committee Jack Lawson .J. M. Kauffman L. M. Berman Mrs. Jack Lawson Teel Neumer Ylce Pres. Sisterhood Mrs. L. M. Berman Pres. Hadassah Mrs. Carl Steindler Ue11. U.S.0. S. S. Siegel Al. Golden Harry Lahr ( �A Message From Your Chairman On behall of the officers and truslees I am submiuing a repon of your Uniled Jewish Charilies for lhe year 1943-1944. During 1943 grealer demands were made on lhis communily for increased fi. nancial assistance from overseas, national and local instillltions and agencies. Our community accepted the challenge and raised $14,065.00, or an increase of 156 % over the previous year. Thus you have made it possible for Muskegon lo be known nationally as one of the most philanthropic communities on a per capita basis. Your auention is called to Schedule A-1 which shows allocations to thirty-six inslitulions and agencies. This is seven more lhan we contributed lo last year. ,vc also increased and in some cases doubled the allocations over whal we gave last year w lhe same recipients. An allocation of $250.00 was sent to the Hebrew University of Palestine with instructions that this sum be awarded in the name of the Muskegon Jewish Community as an annual scholarship to a worthy refugee studelll in agriculwre. \Ve will be advised of the student's name and background when the award is made. This is a magnificent expression of generosity on the parl of this communily. \Ve are now forming a Cemetery As5ociation to be known as Mona View Ilebrcw Cemetery Association, with Milton Sleindler as its temporary chairman until an election is held and by-laws are adopted. ln the meantime we arc negotiating with the Cily of Muskegon Heights for the purchase of approximately $20,000.00 worth of lots lo be paid for within lcn years. Your board voled a S2,ooo.oo Joan Lo the Cemetery Association wil11 instruclions thal said Joan be used as a down payment lOwards lhc purchase of the lots. Il might be necessary in the future years to advance addilional funds to ma intain the contracl wil11 the Cily o( Muskegon HeighlS, bul eventually as the lots arc sold the monies advanced will be repaid lO the Uniled Jewish Charities. It has been a source of pleasure to work wil11 each and every one of you. Your whole-beaned sacrifice and cooperalion has kept us uni led in the pasl and il also assures a united, bright future. Sincerely yours, Paul :t-.1. Wiener Chairman. h �Schedule A UNITED JE\VJSH CHARITIES SUMMARY REPORT OF CASH AND PLEDGES 1943 - 1944 Amount pledged- 1943-1944 ... $14,215.00 Less: Uncollcctiblc pledges cancelled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150.00 NET PLEDGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,065.00 Less: Collectible pledges-unpaid . . . . . . . . . . . 584.00 PLEDGES COLLECTED ...... $1-3,481.00 Cash balance 1942-1943 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loan repaid by Synagogue . . . . . . . . . . . . Refund from Histrodnnh Ivreth . . . . . . 415.21 150.00 100.00 TOTAL ................... . ........... $14,146.21 Monies allocated and paid listed on Schedule A-1 ........................ $11,611.00 General and Administrative Expense~ as shown on Schedule A-2 ............... . Hospital and Nurse Expense as shown on Schedule A-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 541.05 Cash in bank at August 10, 19<14 . . . . . . . . . 1,465.86 TOTAL ............................... $14,146.21 UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES GENERAL AND .\D~IINISTRXHVE EXPENSE 1 943 - 1 9H General Expense~Florists, etc. ..... . Administrative Expense ............ . Printing Expense ........... . ..... . Traveling Expense .... . ........... . Bond ............................ . Speaker ............... . ...... . ... . Dinners-Occidental ......... . . ..... S437.62 Realized Selling Tickets ...... . ... 216.75 Hospital and Nurse Expense . . . . . . . . . Sc/1edule 112 s 62.70 20.29 9,1.51 92.43 12.50 25.00 220.87 541.05 TOT,\L ............ . ......... ... .. . .... $1,069.35 �UNITED .JEWISH CHARITIES ALLOCATIONS Schedule 111 1944 B'nai B'rith , -v ar Service Funds .......... S 111.00 Michigan Hillel Bldg. Fund ............. . 100.00 Belfaire Orphan Home ...... . .......... . 25.00 Jewish \Velfare Board .................. . 100.00 United Jewish Laymans Commiuee ...... . 75.00 B'nai B'rith-Wider Scope .............. . 200.00 Nat'l Jewish Hospital of Los Angeles ...... . 75.00 Nat'! Jewish Hospital of Denver .......... . 75.00 .Ex-patients Home of Denver ............. . 25.00 Levey Memorial Hospital ............... . 50.00 Nat'! Home for Jewish Child1'Cl1 ........ . 4 0.00 60.00 Jewish Consumptive Relief .............. . Nat'! Farm School ...................... . 40.00 .Jewish Braille Institute ................ . 25.00 Hebrew College of Theology of Chicago .. . 75.00 Jewish Theological Seminary of New York .. 75.00 Rabbi £lehanan Seminary .............. . 75.00 Hias ............ • • • • • • • • · • • • · · · · · · · · · · · 200.00 Hebrew University ..................... . 200.00 Technological School of Haifa ........... . 50.00 Jewish Telegraphic Agency .............. . 25.00 Vaad Lumi ............................ . 25.00 Federal Council of Palestine ............. . 50.00 100.00 Histadruth of Palestine ................. . Youth Aleyah ............ . ............. . 1,500.00 United Jewish Appeal .................. . 5,000.00 100.00 Sons of lsracl-Mat10 Fund .............. . Society for Relief of Yemenite Jews . . . . . . . . 25.00 Council of Jewish Federation and Welfare Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75.00 Histadruth Ivrith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00 American Jewish Conference ............ . 25.00 U.S.0. at Fort Custer ................... . 360.00 Joint Defense Appeal ................... . 400.00 Hebrew University of Palestine- Annual Scholarship in Agriculture .. . .......... . 250.00 l\Iona View Hebrew Cemeteq Association .. 2,000.00 ' TOTAL - - -1• X ,oo ~ o~ f: S11,611.oo -- . --~ -. - . . - ~ .- ~ �CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS Louis Aron 150.00 Bernard Fisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100.00 Tony Aron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150.00 H arry Fisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300.00 Abe Ashendor( . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300.00 Jerome Fisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 00.00 Samuel Ashendorf . . . . . . . . . . 200.00 Alfred Frank and .J. Hecht 300.00 Dr. Ralph Augusl .. . ...... . . 300.00 Dr. i\Iartin L. Friedenberg Slanley Baru . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00 Morris Friend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200.00 E. H. Baum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00 Abraham Golden . . . . . . . . . . . Jacob Baum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00 Morris Golden ........... . . 100.00 Sam Belfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00 Jacob Goldberg . . ... . . . . . . . . H an-y H . Berman 75.00 i\like Goldberg Harry S. Berman l\l. Louis Berman 200.00 J. Goldberg Phillip Granik . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 25.00 I O(l.00 100.00 50.00 Mrs. Rose Berman . . . . . . . . . 100.00 Grossman Dept Stot·c ... .. .. 500.00 Ruben Berman . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75.00 Harold Grossman . . . . . . . . . . 250.00 Morris BespalO\ . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 H erman Grossman . . . . . . . . . 250.00 i\fa rcus Bess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1(.!.oo Sadie Grossman ..... .. ..... 300.00 Herman Bra\·e1·111an ........ . 50.00 Nathan Broutman . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 Samuel G1o~sm,u1 10.()0 David Gudelsk) . . ......... 150.00 Dr. Sol G. Cohan . . . . . . . . . . . 1O(>.ou K. Gudebky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00 Sigmund Callll . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00 Oscar Gudebky . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 Dr. Seymour Cane . . . . . . . . . . 15.00 Tillie Jacobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00 Roben Cherin ........ . . ... 300.00 ~liss Blanche Hass . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 Jack R: £11is Chevlin . . . . . . . . . Morris Kantor . . . . . . . . . . . . 75.ou Ludwig Darmstadter . . . . . . . . 00.00 30.00 Jacob Kaufman ............ 600.00 MillOn Cohen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 Samuel G. Klay( . . . . . . . . . . . 100.00 ..... . ... . 125.00 Mrs. Sara Klein . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100.00 Andrew .J. Epstein Harry Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00 Harold Kline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 Arthur Fisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00 Rev. Jacob Klitmcr . . . . . . . . . 10.00 , �CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS ' Ben Komis . . .............. . 25.00 M. N. KosiLchek .... . ..... . 10.00 Alex Krause ............... . Louis Segar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00 M. S. Segar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 250.00 Max Schubb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 5 .00 Jack Lawson .............. . 150.00 Samuel Siegel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100.00 Harry Lahr ............... . 25.00 400.00 Rueben Levy .............. . 50.00 Paul .J. Schlossman .. .. ..... (non-member) Herman Mendelsohn ...... . .\. Shmookler .............. 300.00 25.00 Hyman Lipman .......... . 300.00 Samuel Lipman ........... . 300.00 Chas. Locke ............... . 25.00 Dr. .Julius Magill ....... . .. . 1 5.00 James Met7 ............... . 50.00 Miss Eva Miller ........... . 25.00 Ted Neumer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200.00 Max Newman . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 Ben Oppenheim . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00 Sam Orlikoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100.00 NaLha11 Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150.00 Samuel Price I 50.00 l\lax QuaLer 25.00 l. Roden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 Leo Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00 Leo Rosen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225.00 Harold Rosen .......... . ... 225.00 Samuel Rosenbaum ....... . . 100.00 Max Rosenberg . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250.00 Roben Rosenberg . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 ~ Max Schumacher 50.00 Harold Silverman Sol Sih·erman ............. . I 50.00 Ed. Simcoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100.00 Joe Simon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100.00 Jacob Singer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00 Joe Singer 50.00 Samuel Singer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 Fred Skolkin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00 Charles SmiLh . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100.00 Eli Smith .................. 100.00 Carl SLeindler ............. . 100.()0 Milton SLeindler ........... 100.00 \\'illiam Stern ............. 300.00 .Joe S. Strifling ............. 500.00 Dr. 1\1. Teles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 o.oo Josiah \Viener .............. 300.00 1'vliss Josephine Wiener . . . . . . 15.00 Paul \Viener ..... . .. . .. . ... 1000.00 iv[orlon \Volfc............. 150.00 �Armed DONOR r Harry .\shendorf I. .\shendorf J. .\shendor( l\lax Ashendor[ .\be Berman .Jack Berman l\fax 0. Berman l\larcus Bess Phil Best Stanford Broutman Jerome Cherin lien Cohen Oscar Daniels Henry DarnstadLer Leslie Davis C:· B. De.Jong hank Disken Eugene Fisher Norman Fleishman .\rdo 1\1. Friend Harrison (Buddy) Friend Lawrence Gluck Dave Goldberg Louis H. Grnssman Hill!ard Gudelsky .J usun G udclsk y Leon Gudelsky Eugene Hirsch Irving Hirsch J �S ervices l ROLL 1 1. Sam Jacob~ l\lorton Jacobs Herman Kessler Lawrence Klein Ben Klitzner E. H. Krause David Krupp Racdelle S. Levy Volf Lieboviu .Jack Lipman Phi Iii p l\Jillcr James Minu Dan M. Moore Louis Orlikoif ,\1 Parker Syd. Pol ly Leonard Price Douglas Rosen Seymore Rosen berg Chas. Rubinsky Louis Rubinsk) l J Sam Schumacher Irving E. Silverman Harry Singer Hy. Singer Irving Singer Ja) L. Singer ·l\larvin Skolkin N. H. Skolkin Lewis .Jack Steindler Nathan Talbot �Monday eve. 7-17-44 Dear Mom: !l's hard Lo begin to write about Dad, because there is so m~1ch to say. ~cople's reaction when _they first met h!m was, h~'\'. a live he i_s! ho,~ lively! Dad _lived the fullest kind o( life, full of the k111d of acL1vity he believed 111. Money was of no consequence Lo him, and the strivings of so many other professional r~1en for publicity and glory ~illed hin~ with disd~in. altho _he _had neither false pr~de nor false modesty. H is idea of ~1fe was a life of activity in and for a gr~>up; his J ews; his family; his community; his country. I remember how on Yom K1ppur he u~ed to emphasize Isaiah's ringing demand: "Thal thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh!" To him the urge to organize his fellowmen to perform useful and sacred duties was irresistible. He brought children togethe1· into religious study; he brought their parents to synagogue and to Zionist work; he reached out i~to the general community to find more groups where he could expound and explain and teach and exhort. J remember some of his favorite ver ses: "\Vorship the Lord in the beauty of holiness." "Purify yourselves, ye bearers of Lhe vessels of the Lord." H is most successful hymn was called Lhe Joy of \Vorship. You can see how he associated purity and beauty and holiness with religious worship, which was of course group worship. Probably it is not chance that during his last days in the hospital, when he surely knew his days were numbered, he chose to read a book on "The Social Origins of Greek Religion." The thesis of Lhis book is that the most elevated religious concepts have their roots in the ordinary every-day activities of a primitive community (and not, therefore, in the solitary meclitations of a hermit). Out of the struggles LO grow food and catch game, LO grow into manhood and raise a family, Lo resist or cajole natural forces, there grow ideas o( God, salvation, human brotherhood, and immortal ity. So the life of Lhc group is the source of holy things. l\ot that Dad had any illusions about his Jew~. But he must always have felt that in spite of ignorance, incliffc:rence, and smugness, there was always hope. H e used to say (I forget the exact words): "Judaism has faith in the infinite improvability of man." .Judaism, and Aaron Cohen, too. From the time when, at the age of fifteen, he ate mok)y bn!'a d in . order to buy Zionist pamphlets; ancl not long afler that, l~rav_ed the ~py1ng o( t!1c Imperial Russian secret police to participate in illegal Z10n1sL mceungs; for fifty years he l,1bo1cd for Judaism and for Zion, talking, _wriL_ing, tca~hing, _or&a~izi~1g, creating poclr)' and· song, leading prayer. Great fa1tll, 111decd, 111 Lhe mfi111te 11nprovahility of his fellow man. Well, there are many other things to remember and I'm sure they'll come back to me. I remember Lhat he was never afraid and never unkind, and that he hated ignorance and cruelty more Lhan anything else in the universe, and that indifference to human suffering hurt_ him more Ll~an any physcial pain he ever felt. \Vriting of Lhe massacres of the Po!tsh and Russian Jews by the Nazis, he said "The horror is that there is no horror." And I'm sure you remember well, Mom, how when Hitler came to power, he suffered every clay with the German Jews. And in his last days, w~en .fl?wers and messages of cheer pou~·ecl in to fill his room to overflowing, he said, 1. housan\l,s of young men are dying everyday, and they make all this fuss about one man. _Well, ther~ arc pleasanter things to remember, too. He loved to laugh and joke, to smg, to wntc plays ~ncl poem~, t? walk, ~o find something and someone new every day, to be wilh children. His life was nch and full, and our lives have been richer and fuller because we were so close to him. He left us when he was still in his youth, because he never grew old. 1'vl uch much love, Herzl. �The communiLy mourns Lhe loss of Rabbi Aaron Cohen who passed away on May 21, •9·-l + The greatness o( the Rabbi is best expressed in a leuer which was wriuen by his son Hel'II Lo his mother, and with Mrs. Cohen's permission the letter is published together with two of the many poe1m which the Rabbi left behind. r RABIH COHEN Hear 111) Father! Ma) }OU keep M) soul, while I am fa., t asleepMay all my Lhoughts and all desires Be in your hean, like secret fires Sending forth a tender light Over my face throughout the night. And when the dawn will gladly break ~fay I joyfully awake ,\nd greeL the clay with smiles and glee And thanks for what you'\'c done for 111::. l thank you, God, 111 every way for all the hours Of the clay. For work, for rest, Fo, parents' care; For smiles o[ welcome E\'erywhere. 0 may I make This coming da) ,\ happy song In every way. �VA NDzaa u.T 6-t o8o 1943 UNITED JEWISH APPEAL l'OR llEl"vGIIEI, OVEJtSE.llS Nl:EIIS DD PJUJ:STJJfll on behal/ o/ J OINT DISTlllUT I O H UN I TIO NAT I ONAL Ht111H.1 C OM.MITT I I JAL I STINI .,, u oar APP I AL S llVI C I c,.___. Sf1 K,\DU,Q."I A\'IN~ k"~W Y(ll.l 1'1, N. Y. W flliaa ROM'll'l -r.d Rabbi Aw. HilS.,lS.loru Jtabbi }olla.1:1 I. w... n-...,c,.,;._,. P1u.l Be.tt..Jd 1-ll B•~ u Alben E10Rei111 HuryFro«kft..-.Jd H "'" ltdeOII H-r,Moetlry t~~~·J~~= Hoo..MH C.Skm F«dl1111nd Sonfttboto H o.. N 1d1~ Sen .._. Mo,, Htaneru, Si,old £d.,.rdM.M. W1,t,,urs M n. Fel,ie M . W u bu.rc Ribb, Sc,ts,flee S. w ... C..C~· J •~ l t. B«lcff Rabbi So~ Coldm ao Jbbb, hnd Cokh<elo Mon,~ Co&dt>'•Ctr Rabb, JatT1n G. Hdlu Ho.a. Lou11 E. l.tt,fttbtJ M,.. onodM.l.c"Y t.ou/tUPtk, Oiuln A. R~l•111 l loo..M0truROlheobcrs C.-Trr. s ~1 l . Uw!,i Gold•t.Der Q.tln J. ROW1:lb1oom b K .fdtH Vk ...CJM;,.._,. h..dofCOODt H,t,nr,Moocot- b ,-u,11._..,c;",,.,..;,,,.: Alnandu l. Aro1eiri11 ~B~o~ it.lpa. P.C.O,i• Hoa. Dawid Diuioood Ab n h - , n ~ S,,luoGoubll ltr. Panl Ii(. Weiner, Ch• 1r=.n United J e.,.1th Chfl r1Uu kuaket;on, Klch1gM Deer Mr. Veiner: I a.a happy to • eknovle~e your letter o! A-prll 26 vith \thich v&1 eneloud. e. check !or S:?, 500 1D !1.nal oe.s-r.ent ot oll!' a 1n1mu.m. 1943 allotinent o t $5,(X)() !r~ tbe :Yn1ted Jevhh Ch.e..r1t1H o! Gr eater Mut ket;:oo. Our Qf!1c1al eom:o..mit-y receipt h er.closed !or yo ur r ecord•• It 1• belofl.ll ind.eed to ha•e theae !und1 av&il able at t-his t.1me t o r ihe urgent need.t of our e,cenc1u. an"1 10U?' coneidera.tion la retpondin«; ao 9roaptl.y t o l)Ur req~,e~t h deeply a;>l)reeh.te4. 1 Do te v1tt pa rtieu.l&r ,eneour~ e11e.nt your e.dvl ee t hn.t at t he n ext •'"otln,t o f th~ tro1teH ot the United Jevhh Chari U u , consideration vlll be ghen to the ma tter o! a 1upnle::ent&r/ allotctent to the United Jellt'il\h Apt>e.il for 1943, and tl-..ot y ou vUl t hen Mvi• e ue o f the d eehlon r eached . I u eonfldtat t hat th e need f o r • • upphirentary 1u.m v1ll be v1ev ed v 1 th arzpa__th.Y .nd under1 tand i1:1&• Vi th k:Udett recard1, I ~ t=t!!~,l Al Pau l Whon h u c H . ......, Albtn H . Lid-.tt-. Abn h a mLUd,o,,rQ; Rabb, Mine, &ttna,,d A. R_ .bb.a '"'DJ: Ir,,ift,t H. Sbu- .s,;- ~ ,=.:t~11d,ota CJR:PRM Elib•D. Sroec, M o.R~V/. Su,iu ..J • $,tw, ADDRESS R£Pt.Y TO r atton&l J • "K.·lsn da l.~ar .- Boa rd 1 70 -Neat 1~1cf\i.,.OJ" Av,r1.1~ ~11.ttle Crook . i.ttchi ran l'r . Pe\ll d1'"'fl• r , t:"'119 j r"-an l't1it~d J~rhh C~uiti e s o r C.reat•r M:.,sk..gon Post Or!'iee Box 306 ~·u$l::e~on , llicM,a.n Dear '-It. (lj <"'n .,r r •~ ··:• re ~!' 11,:,+it.ed to r<"'ee 1,,.e ,/Our e~• e!: of :.1so.oo, bahnc• c-! ;:o,.r e.lln,.ation tor t.:'li S ,roar for service - e r:. ' s aetiviti ~s 1:n t,"J;• Port Cust- t ar.-li. . It ('"I.-• et o ~ost op;>or tun• tb" inu,uch a.s w~ a ro p reparin? now for hii'l 1101;.• d&.:V P'" rlod w1en our 0?-pc-rtt.:n1 ti 01 for prov, dinz hcs,>i ta.] 1 t:,, to Qt,r ;:. • rvi,. ""e n at t'ort Cust.~r &nO :,~tie nts at t")o r e ne ral 1-\ospi tal ~n ..iatt.l i, "-r~• '< ...-!)l ir.c r~u e t reat.ly, v,., Tr.:, Cn.v of ~ll4s~.,con h,.a ex.~ ibit.od a eonacio~n"!IU or its dut;.1 tc our s , r v iee•J:in, w ic.l '!':'ill he r e"'~-,b~red lon,: after t "ils war la over . ,je or t:1.. i:11.ticnal JaKis"1 ,:,:l!'o.rc tk•.ard a;,precht-t, zru t l y t ne suppor t or ~01.,r eorot-,unHy $.D~ lt hu indeed b een a.n inspi r &tion to us i n ear q,tng on our work t,o ir:r.cw t'"L'lt there i s such &n aC'tiv: Md p1.-blic opiritod rroup read,v to .:o it• utr.:o(;t f o r our ae r vice• !l'lbn , ••e pre.:, t'lat th"'r-e will be no need ror &d.{'litlona.l ,,rvice:,en ' s protra...,, next year . Ne ho?e til11t our bc,_1s .,ill b• back i'lo-tJe i,.,-ein and wit"I oue't spi ri t •s you ha\'e a.l l dhplay, d l )(now t~at it .,..or. •t oe l ong. lla.ny thanks Md best wtsh~s Si neer-ely, ~¾-Sa.•-:·H,o ) i<11rton Vfrector l.':>C-~r,n TIii: H)I. '-G •v-,,; o,1r1-.11,, "..._.,,on,ro,~ • Tllf ,\no-..-v. Cl\11101.o(" co,,,.. , 11"1 Q"jh1(:f TI $Cl'CX,"'(; WO~"-'!> ('I.ISTU., A!l,.5C)(U,TI()V~ • Tlfll .,\NI Wflf'\11£t()\ .-!0 ' ••• w, ... ,,o-.. Mt•fi n.11 "•Tl()'>.;M Til,H TJ.JR-,; Al()A~rt()',; �HADASSAH TiiE ':-'0M£N'S Zl~~IST ORGANIZATlO~I MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN • llir h.·.:J/u,,: cf tl1r daus,J,u, o-f my pt·•r,14 July 8, 1944 l.!r . P•11l Wiener Fres1dent, United Jewish Cha~1t1ea !..uekegon, U1ch1~a.l'\ Oear l!r. lHener: I want to tar'.e t!'.ie opportunity for expreoeing the grati tude of no1. only youT local Hadaesah Ch.a.pter, but. also the National Organlzation for the splendid financial remit iance your orran1zat1on presented to ue for Youth A lly&h, .. There ls no a.ore noble and heroic •o ...• ,.nnn tha.1. of the ort-a.nfzed rescue of children of ~urope from slavery and death, tbelr transfer t..0 Palestine, thelr rehat ilitation ~nd tralnl~t and tDe1r ~~!.!i!~~~on ln-:.o tbe life ond apirlt of tne Je•leh The knowled,fe that you . have aided ln allo-..1nr a chlld to have a hOr":t and• liv e- a.gain" will ce eufflclent th~nks in your nearttt for your partl.c1pat1on 1n thio cause. i1~~ ~:'f you coot1nued succesa 1 1 for- the ensu1ng ytar. 0 Sinctrely )f.,ure, ,(J~t •• J Dora ::. Ber~n P~st. ?res!dent-:.!uskegon Cnapter of Hadaarah • Sc11oot - - - - ~ N A L FARM 1CH00l \.01./tS 8 u • A\I"° N\,IS C l"I !» Pl~NSYI.VANIA COVNTY ""41 •0•N' Y<>u••c.c. .1•co•~ , .. o .. ,c;o ••~••o, .. • ,osit•H .. '""'•oo•,.. ..o ..o•••" c;.,.,,...,.,., \.11:0,. •0$r-.1u 1,,... ••t:••"•t:• 1.(0.. --11:•t \.Ou•• • .,.,s• • · •$C .. , , , •'Cf ••t:J•Ot:"'' 11:1,9•4'"' 1tl:\.•n:1,.o •cc•••••• ,c . . . , . . . ,., •O••o o• • • u••c•• •o••• o~ ••,;••••• """ Jo,,~ .. >1.1t•u•>1.0P• ,:... , .,.,,,. wo,., .. • • v•"u • v •••OOIOC. lt""''-$0H Cou.,,11. C0"'" " • l t ArrU ?.l, 19« ,~ . P•ul ',".1enor, ChairmflJ1 United Jewish Ch"r1 ties L:uskegon, t!1ohice.n Door ;er. ~iener: or I Wish to oxpreu the .slnooro appreciation n. lle.tioneil Far1:11 School of the contribution of $40 which you 3ent to us on bohalf or the Je'#'ish Co~1Wlity Greater ·:usi·e&on. Your sotion nru1.ns M<>r-.t to us thf'n the -,ere l.:loney value exrrouod in your gift. ft lthou~h we,., Uh you to know th&t thh a110uot Will 'be of conSidcr&blo aid in our present 1i tuf\tion. or It would pleaae us vory f?I\ICh lf at any tir!le renresontotlves of your organiu.t1on should r1nd it con•tmient to p&y us a Yisit Md t,c. soe at flriit ho.nd ¥i-itlt wo are aacocip1Uh1ng. I should like to add also thot "''8 should be gl&d to consider tor •dmiuion to tho School e.t any timo, worthy candidtttoe: trom your .aoction ot tha oou.ntry. For the duration of the wttr our entrance requlre i-ionta hsve been rc•1aod to 11dr11 t boys 1.5 :,e•ra or 1>ge f!IM over. Our ce.t..,log •nd applict>tion fOnNI will be ,gladly e:ent to aeyone who 12rty requost them. In thh cniciAl -,er1od when there 11 a 1"1.i'lrked tendency to-itl!lrd t1nti-Semit1s; 1t 1a essential thftt. the Jewhh boyt be encoure&od to enter •oof\tions such as a.grlculture ond thus de:wnstr•1te thflt the Je'"• of i-.::aeriee ce.n be produc@rs ll.Tll: not i:,eroly oonSU!!l~rs. Si rol ~ o u r s , . !I. Bf:,FJ~LD Secr•tfi.ry A $(;HOO\. 0" Sc1c; .. ,.,.,c &NO P<ll&('•,c-•~ f"ou .. oco 1896 •v •c.•,cu,,u•c su.-•o•nco 6Y I'll.a••• Jo:i.1t~ .. ,c.,...,.,,.o• ., O VO~U'"'"'*" O (:o,._,,., .U ..ON:lo �JOINT DEFENSE APPEAL IIJ Wu, 17d11 Suuc of Suitt 1101 C l , ,f I • I • f I lht AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE •nd ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE of B'NAI B'RITH N,cw y.,,k 1,, N. Y. I t AU(;USt 21, 1944 J.o.co• ll&•r'1u'I C,lior, _,. ,f-11«11 /otii,Jt , _ U f ' f 'fr. Paul ·• ;tenor, Chai~ Uni t&d Jewish Chart tha P. O. Box ;!306 IIL,.nllo~,1t, Ptr1<l,c•t s•-B"ndo l..6uskoson, l.t1oh15an Dear ~r. 'i.1oncr: Jo,.u,i M. l'-6'.1t..,1:r.• ''"~"''"' } n,,MI, A...uiao1 ,_AlllU N11r,-1C'-rNu• A./II M. Ot1.111.1.c1t ,.....,_ Cll<«11t• C . . ~ J.too«1 J. Snuu., Ja. A . C.BALLl!IICU l...u.uu,cu.....,. f'HLl5A.Nn.o" ,\,. r...1 c....,,.,,. (.J.'-1- ..,_.,,,,,...,__.. )luJ.Sc11J1.-. 1'1111.u,t.u, Au,- M. Sr!IOO« 11'tl/•r Ftu1tl C-parp CA.,,..,.... ~UIL"'Ll S. SCH11-t1UBO.JO Plea,30 Mcopt m.}' slnooro the.nko tor your gonorous dlooat1on or $400.00 to tho Joint Defense Appeal of tho ArierioM Jewii,h CO!rll"\1 tteo and Ant1.. DetM1&t1on L4)asuo ot 8'nal 8 1 rith. In bohalt or~ a uociatea and ~a:elt, I whh t.o expro u to you our heartfelt gratitude not only for your fi...·umc ial aupport to tM ••ry •ital c&uee represonted by our organization, but also ror the .-ioral •noourag«tent whlo h your oontribu.tion carrio, with 1t. Your continuOO .support makes poulble tho !D&i:)ton&nee and expansion of our p rogr~ which in these critical da.ya 1s M 1ntocral part or tho •hole stn.g1;:le for hu:w, treodo.=. ·:,1th your hel p we sht.l 1 continue to vt&&e a relontleu fight at;t.bst bt.,otry and prejudice, and thua render a sorvico not. only to Jews b\lt to tM Aza.eriaan people of whio!'I wo may bci justly p roud. fie a.ro pleuOd to enclose her•ni th your reooipt. for :400.00 a.s ~ n t of your alloot"tion. P.U.,__ R.el••iOAI C..,..trtt ,.,_, Sincerely, ~ ru M, Yov.,.itH r,~.,v A.C. lloa..• 1 ACHiot A. C. li01"n Trca.surer A1l«i•r~ Tt<Wvn £.i.M.MONe £ncstiH.l>i11cu, PMIWC.ulJf P•Uit-tyl>i1u,-, IIJbh1 lm1 IJ1ha11,111 Thf'llloqicill Semin.iry antl Yeshi\a Collcye N'etftHt !:tUI AMSTUl0AM A.-.,E;NUE; 6 191S-1"N STREO NEW YORK 33, N Y WA.O~WOIITM 7-0110 EXICIJllV( OHIC(\ JJI MADISON AVENUE NfW YOl( ul/,,e 1 t-1;11 IJ /,pr 11 4 , 1944 NY ,.1 t. t O I ?.ti·. Puul ~.ton(lt' , Chairman Uni tetl Jewish Chari t 1us Post Office Hox 30b Uuskegon , i,.1ch1gon Deur l!r . t·,toncr: This 1~ to 6cknowlodge receipt of your letter and chock 1~ the aMount or j.75 . wf:lch rorirescnta tho r,llocnt1on to our institutJ on for 1944 fror.1 tho United Je~·tsi: Charities of 1,,uskegon . In behalf of our ofrJccrs, direct.ors ond f6CUlty body, ! wi~h to convey to you hnd the officers t,nd rnot'1.be1·s of your Corr1::1ttee our s1nce1'c and etarnest uppt•ec1ttt1on for your k1ndnoss t1nd coopcr&tion . In these tl'hg1c deys, Yeshiva College attinds out as o fot'tl'ess of the sr,1r1t, rroclfl1m1nr. " message of hore t.nd faith. Yesh1vt1 College ts e contribution to tl1e culturo of t.lie land v;e lovo, to the ,,merlcE- that holds «loft the 11>,;ht of freodom end tolort111co 1 n o maddened world . Your cor.tJ"Jbut1on hdds the strength und encournr,et:ient that only underat,mdlnc friends like yourself can ,Give . Sincerely yours, JS:EW •cob 1roct r ~ �eeting of Seote:nber 11, 1944, continued . An election was then held for Officers and 'ernber-s of the Board of Tr~stPes to serve for the ensuing vear. The following officers were elected: Chai. r nan ......... . .. . . . . Paul · Wiener Co-Chairman ...... . .. . ... Harold A. Silvernan The following ~en were elected to the Board of TrJstees Abe Ashendorf Samu.el G. Klayf Maurice Golden Samuel Lipman Jacob H. Kaufman Leo S. Rosen Morton L. Wolfe Leo S. Rosen then discussed several desirable amendments which should be made to the By-Laws . He suggested that a special meeting of the membership be called for the purpose of considering the proposed amendments. The Chairman ann:)•.mced that action would be taken on the same in the fu.ture . The meeting was adjourned at 10 : 45 P. M. Respectfully submitted, ~ Secretary - 23- l::71~ �ANNUAL MEllBERSHIP dEETING OF THE UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Held September 11, 1944 In The - - - Russett Room Of The Occidental Hotel Muskegon ~ichigan The meeting which was preceded by a dinner, wae called to order by the Chair.nan, Paul Ii. Wiener at 8 : 15 P . l' . After re- viewing the accomplishments of the organization during the past year, he proceeded to introduce Mr. David Lang, Field 1Yorker for the United Jewish Appeal , and Mr. Leo Lania, noted writer, journalist, and escapee frorl a concentration ca.nu in Nazi - occupied France, the speaker of the eveninb . Mr. Lania ' s address was different in that he did not review the horror and brutality which the Jewish people have suffered in 7 Europe as a result of Nazism. His talk wa.s enli 5 htening in view of his remarks concerning the f·1ture of Euro-oe . · 'r . Lanj a stated , 11 I firmly believe that the oeople of Europe are so convinced that Nazism and anti - semitism are one anc the same, that thev will never a 0 ain allow anti - semitism to take root" . Mr . Lania ' s address was followed by an appeal for contributions for the 1944- 1945 United Jewish Ohairites ~~nd. Fifty- Two members were present and plefged $10 , 025. 00, toward I I a goal of $20, 0~0. 00. I Samuel G. Klayf, on behalf of severa.l of Mr . Wiener ' s co- workers , presented Mr . Wiener with a gift as a token of appreciation I I : I for his tremendous effort in helping to make the United Jewish Charities of "uskegon, Michi~an, one of the outstanding groups in I I 'I tne country. : I - 22- i ' �MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Held - at the home of Paul M. Wiener April 3,1945 - 8:30 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Paul M. Wiener at 9:00 p.m. The minutes of the previous re eting were read and approved. The following members were present: Paul Wiener Harold Silverman Leo S. Rosen Jacob Kaufman Jack Lawson Morton L. Wolfe Samuel Lipman The following non-member was present: Theodore Neumer The following me~bers were absent: Samuel G. Klayf Ace Ashendorf Harry Fisher Louis M. Berman Maurice Golden Joe Max Rosenberg s. Strifling Motion was made by Jack Lawson, and seconded by Leo Rosen, that $100.00 be given to the Matzo Fund. The motion was carried. Treasurer Samuel Lipman then gave a financial report which is set out below. Balance in Bank·upon taking over Collected .. . . . . . . . . Pa.id OutDec. 9, De.na Printing 7.10 Nov. 3, Occidental Hotel,banauet 159. 90 Nov.22, Dana Printing 125. 31 300.00 Nov.22, Charles Locke, ss• Nov.22, Sam Klayf, local charity 8.00 Dec. a, Stop & Shop 112. 62 50.00 Dec. 9, Jean Berman USO Dec.18, United Jewish Appeal 5000.00 1000.00 Dec. Mrs. Edith Cohen 300.00 Mar.23, Charles Lock, ss•• 100. 00 Mar.23 Rubin Berman, ••• Balance in bank as of date *Muskegon Bd. of Jewish Education 11 fl II II _. •• Ma.t:io Fund , •• $1619. 4.6 13685. 00 $15304. 4.6 7162.93 $8141. 53 �MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUST~ES OF THE UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Held - at the home of Paul M. Wiener February 13,1945 8:30 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Paul Wiener, and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The following members were preaent: Leo S. Rosen Jacob Kaufman Jack Lawson Morton L. Wolfe Paul M. Wiener Samuel G. IG.ayf Harold Silverman Abe Ashendorf Maurice Golden The following members were absent: Louis M. Berman Josephs. Strifling Samuel Lipman Max Rosenbe r g Harry Fisher The President reported, in the absence of the Treasurer, that 7 the total subscriptions for the current year now amount to $19,335. A motion was made by Morton L. Wolfe, and seconded by Abe Ashendorf, that the action of a majority of the Board of Trustees in giving Mrs. Edith Cohen $1,000. be approved. A The motion was ' carried. motion was made by Jack Lawson, and seconded by Ma•1rice Golden, that the Anti - Def amation League Book Department be paid for 100 books entitled "Forgotten Ally. 11 The motion was carried. The President then proceeded to appoint the following Committee to investigate and approve of all bills prior to their being submitted to the Board of Trustees for approval : Jacob Kaufman Harold Silverman Jack Lawson There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was then adjou:rned at 11:05 p.m. �Total pledges to date for 1944-45. Campaign Amount rerraining unpaid on 1944-45 Pledges $19,410.00 5,595.00 After the financial report, motion was made by Leos. Rosen, and seconded by Harold A. Silverman that the above report be approved, and that the Secretary be instructed to place same in the minutes of this meeting. The motion was carried. Vice-chairman Harold A. Silverman ~as given a list of approximately 15 names of people who this year had not yet contributed to the U.J.C. He was instructed to contact these people and obtain their checks or oledges to the 1944-45 campaign. There being no further business for the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, MORTON L. 'NOLFE Secretary �MEETIN'1 OF TEE BOARD CF TR~STEES OF THE UNITED JE?ISH CHARITIES Held - Bronze Room Occidental Hotel April 9, 1945 The meeting was c~lled to order by Chairman Paul !!. Wiener at 9:15 p.m. .The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. In the absence of Secretary Morton L. ~olfe, P~rold Silverman was appointed Acting Secretary. The follo•vin~ me"l'lbers were -oresent: 'Peul M. Wiener 'Harold A. Silverman "-Maurice Golden 'Leo s. Rosen Jacob Kaufman 'Jae k Lawson Sam Lipman Louis M. Berman The following members were absent: ..__ A e <? Pl~ f,.<;>, ,.j I:) o ix}-- 'Morton L. 'N'olfe ~osenh Strifling 'Harry Fisher --Max Rosenberg Motion was made bv Jack Lawson, seconded by Louis Berman, that $25.00 be allocated to Belfajre. The Motton was carried. Motion was made by Jack Lawson, and seconded by Maurice Golden, that $125 . 00 be allocated to the Jewi~h Welfare Board. The motion was carried. Motion was made by Jack Lawson, seconded by Maurice Ool den, that $75.00 be allocated to the United Jewish Layman's Committee. The mo ti on was ca rri ed. Motion was made by Leo Rosen, and seconded by Ma11rice Go1der, that 350.00 be allocated to B'Nai B'Ri th Wider Scope . The motion was carried. Motion was made by Harold Silverman, and seconded by Jack Lawson, that $125. 0 be allocated to the Nattonal Jewish Hospital in Los Angeles. The motion was carried. otion was ma.de by Sam Lipman, seconded by Jacoh Kaufman, that $125.00 be allocated to the National Jewish Hospital at Denver. An amendment was offered by Maurice Golden, seconded by Jacob Kaufman, that the amount to be allocated be $150.00. TheBnendment was rejected, but the motion carried. Motion was made by Sam Lipman, seconded by Jacob Kaufman, that $35. 00 be allocate to the Ix-Patients Home at Denver, Colorado. The motion was oarriea. �eetin of Seote ber 14, 1944, continued. sug ested chnngeo to the ,r-laws, to be submitted to the member- ship at a special meeting in the near futire: (1) That the name of tbe co-Ghairman be cnanged to vice-Chairman. · (2) That the Chairman and the Treasurer sign all vo~chers and checks sent out in behalf of the or anization. (3) That the Chair~an have the power to apooint, with the consent of the elected Trustees, five additional Trustees to serve as such for the balance of the fiscal year. Chai r:nan Pa•Jl iener apoointed Harold A. Silverman chair'Ilan of the comnittee to draw the proposed by-laws changes, together with Leo S. Rosen and orton L. olfe to assist him. A motion was made by Jack La son, and seconded by Harry Fisher that the United Jewish Charities allocate up to one-third (1/3) of the financial recuirements of the Sun ay School of the Congregation Sons of Israel. Prior to the votin 6 on the motion, Leo S. Rosen outlined the proposed progra'TI for the S mdav School 1 for the comin~ year, and stated that tte budget would probably run between Fifteen Hundred and Eighteen Hundred Dollars. The motion was carried. The 'lleetin was adjo ir .ed at 10: 30 P. ' Respectf :ly submj tt-=-d, 11 ~1~7/~_ Secretary -25- �?tEETING OF BOARD OF TRrysTEgs AND ADVISORY co~.r:'ITTEE OF THE UNITED J~WISH CHAR1TIES Held - at the office of Paul M. Wiener September 14, 1944 8:30 The following members of the Board of Trustees were present: Paul M. Wiener Harold A. Silverman Abe Ashendorf / Sa'll·.1el Lipman "I-Leo S. Rosen ~Morton L. Wolfe Tne following members of the Board of Trustees were absent: Maurice Golden XJacob Kaufman ~sanuel G. Klayf The following members of the Advisory Com'Ilittee were present: Louis M. Berman YHarry Fisher Jack Lawson ><Max Rosenberg 'i- Joe S. St rifling The meeting was called to order by the Chairman , Paul M. Wiener at 8:30 P . ·.· . On ~otion duly made and seconded Samuel Lipman was elected Treasurer and Morton L. Wolfe was elected Secretary for the ensuing year. A motion was made by Leo S. Rosen, and seconded bv Jack La·vson, that a comrni ttee be appointed to draw the following -24- �MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Held - at the home of Paul M. Wiener October 23, 1944 8:15 The following members of the Board of Trustees were present: Paul !l. Wiener Samuel Lipman Samuel G. Klayf Harold Silverman Maurice Golden Leo S. Rosen Jacob Kaufman Morton L. Wolfe The following member of the Board of Trustees was absent: Abe Ashendorf n 1_.J The following members of the Advisory Committee were present: Harry Fisher Joe s. Strifling Se:111 PPiae- Jack Lawson The following members of the Advisory Committee were absent: Max Rosenberg Louis M. Berman The minutes for the meetings held on September 14 and September 21st were read and approved. The Secretary then r.ead correspondence received from the United Jewish Appeal. Chairman Paul Wiener read a list of all those members who had thus far pledged funds to the 1944-45 campaign, together with the amount each one had pledged. The Chairman then reported that $17,880 bad been pledged to date, and that 24 persons remained to be seen, and that a goal of $20,000 would probably be reached. �MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Held - at the office of Paul Wiener September 21, 1944 8:30 Chairman Paul Wiener called the meeting to order at 8:30 p.m. In the absence of the Secretary, Morton L. Wolfe, Harold Silverman acted as secretary. The minutes of the previous meeting not being available, the reading of same was postponed until the next meeting. Chairman Paul Wiener stated that over 40 persons were yet to be called upon for the purpose of obtaining signed pledge cards in connection with the 1944-45 campaign. J The Chairman expressed the desire to close the campaign before the 15th of October. A motion was made by Harry Fisher, and seconded by Samuel nayf, that $12.50 be paid to the Conklin Agency in payment of a bond for the Treasurer. Motion was carried. Chairman Paul Wiener suggested that a victory dinner be held in the early part of December. No action was taken on this suggestion. Motion was made by Samuel Klayf and seconded by Harry Fisher, that sufficient funds be allocated for the purchase of gifts for the members of the Jewish Community in the Armed Services, not to exceed $3.00 for each person. The motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Re~~ Harold Silverman,Acting Secretary �1 'otion was made by Lt'o Rosen, ~T}d seconded ty Jack Lawson, LPo Levy !!e-r,:,rial Eo"'pi tal at Hot SuTin s, Ark. The motior: ~ag ca7riec. hat ,?l')0. 00 -::e al l-x: <> ted to th 0 Mot;on VJclS miir1 e b" Louis Berm2n, seconded by Harold SilverTan, that $~c.co be allocated t~ the Farm School in Bucks County, Pa. The motion w~s carried. ?'ot·ion mas oode by Jacob Kaufman, seconded l'y Lo 11i s Berman, t~ut ~35.C0 be alloc~ted to the Braille Je~ish Instit~te 0: Kew Vork City. The motion was c~rried. l'oti0n vras made by Sr1m Lipmar., SPcondeL by Jacob Keufman, that ~35.rc be allocated to Vaadl~mi o~ Palestine. The motion rvas carried. •~otion VJar l"llnde by Sqrn Lipman, seconced ty Jacot Kaufman, The motion \'Tas cnrriec. that ,;;,100. 00 be allocated ~o Histadrutr... i•ot: ">n was n~ae by Louis Berman, seconded by 9"'m Lipm~n, that :1000. 00 ce allocP ted to tl:e pro-posed Eadaseah Hospital in Pelectine . After :> brief discussion, a motion was made t~· ·.~a·1rice Golden, and seconded by Leo Rosen, that the motion bP tatled. The rnoti'in t,:, table ,re rejected. Cha;_rrr.qn Paul". iiener then re1:!.na'li shed the- chq · r and offered an a~e-ndmE-nt to the mot.;on, r-rh::ch ,..as secono ed by Jacob Kauf-r."'n, tba t .,,15CC. 00 'ce allocn ted to 'the oropoeed Hadasseh Hospital . The nTendT.ent w~s defe~ted, end the rnot::on carried . !!oti. nn W'lB Tqde by Harold Silverman, sec'1nded 1:v Lrc Rosen, that ~120.00 be paid to the Oo·mcil of Jewish ~Plfare an~ FedPrat;on F inds, thn S"'"'le ceir., 11 1es t') t'hat org~nizati.or +':->r thP current yPr,r. The moti0n wes carr:ed . 1 1 '~otion ~<ls 'l'l"'"'e by Leo R0sen, sec,:,nced ...,..Y HR,."1"' Sil vP::.-rran, tr::it iilC'"'.OO be allocflted to ttP Hebrery Theolo "ical '."'rrr=iP"?"V of Chica 6o. ':'he m0t.;on vrr,H' c(lr.,..ied. c 0 ,1~,~ · t~otion ~"S rn"'de ry !'aurice Golden, sec'Jnded by Harold Silverman, th";t "'200.0C be allocated to thP iewish Theoloi;icel. ~.. y of Ne~ Yo~k • . The motion WQS carried. c ~otion was made by Sam Lipman, seconded by Louis Ee~:~~, that $150. OC be 11 loca.ted to Rabbi Elehar.an Seminary of New York. The motion wa8 carried. ll,:,tion was made by Sam Lipman, secondeG by Leo Rosen, that be allocated to the Hebrew University of F~lestine. The motion was carried. i2so.oo 1'ot;on was Tade by Louis P. Berman, seconded by Jacob Kaufman, that $7~.C0 be allocated to the Technological School of Haifa.of !=alestine. The 'l1otjon ·:ms carried. �The ~ePting ~Ps adj~•rned at 11:06 p.m. Resnectful y sub~itted, ~~~cretery �Motion was made by Morton L. Wolfe, and seconded by Joseph Strifling, that $25.00 be allocated to Hietadruth Ivrith. The motion carried. A motion to reconsider and change the allocation, seconded by Jack Lawson, was made and carried, and the amount changed to $37.50. Motion was made by Jack Lawson, and seconded by Max Rosenberg, that $25.00 be allocated to the American Jewish Congress. An amendment to the motion was made by Maurice Golden, seconded by Harold Silverman, that the amount be increased to $50.00. The amend~ent was defeated, but the motion carried, and $25.00 was allocated to the America.n Jewish Congress. Motion was made by Morton L. Wolfe, seconded by Joseph Strifling, that $25.00 be allocated to the American JeWish Confereme. A motion was made by Jack Lawson, seconded by Leo Rosen, that the amount be increased to $100.00. A motion was made to amend the amount to $50.00, made by Max Rosenberg and seconded by Maurice Golden. Tre second amendment carried. Motion was made by Harold Silverman, and seconded by Maurice Golden, that the allocation to the Scholarship Fund at Hewbrew University be tabled for the year. Paul Wiener relinquished the chair and severely criticized the manner in which HIAS treats people, and suggested a letter be sent to RIAS. A motion to do so was ll'Bde by Samuel Klayf and seconded by Morton L. Wolfe. A motion was made by Samuel Klayf, seconded by Morton L. Wolfe, that $200.00 be given to HIAS. A motion was made for an amendment by Leo Rosen, seconded by Jack Lawson, tba.t the amount allocated be $150.00. Harry Fisher moved, seconded by Paul Wiener, that the amount be $100.00, and that a letter be sent to HIAS stating the reason for the reduction of the allocation. The last amendment carried. Motion was ma.de by Morton L. Wolfe, seconded by Jack Lawson, that $750.00 be allocated to the Joint Defense Appeal. An amendment was offered by Paul Wiener that $500.00 be allocated. An amendment was offered by Paul Wiener, seconded by Joseph Strifling, that $400.00 be allocated to this cause. The last amendment to the motion carried. Motion was made by Morton L. Wolfe, seconded bv Maurice Golden, that $100.00 be allocated to Incurable Jews. This motion was amended by Joseph Strifling, seconded by Harold Silverman, that $25.00 be allocated. The amendment carried. Motion was made by Morton L. Wolfe, seconded by Leo Rosen, that $50.00 be allocated to the Hillel Foundation at Ann Arbor. The motioh carried. Motion was rrade by Maurice Golden, seconded by Jack Lawson, that $250.00 be allocated to the Jewish Institute of Religion. The motion carried. I --~ ~------:'\.'·-- �MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Held - at the home of Paul Wiener July 2, 1945 - 8:45 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Paul M. Wiener at 8:45 p.m. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The folloWi ng members were present: Jacob Kaufman Jack Lawson Leo s. Rosen Harry Fisher Max Rosenberg Samuel Klayf Paul M. Wiener Harold A. Silverman Maurice Golden Abe Ashendorf Morton L. Wolfe Joseph Strifling The following members were absent: Louis M. Berman Sam Lipman Motion was made bv Harry Fisher, and seconded by Max Rosenberg, that $50.00 be allocated to the National Home for Jewish Children. The motion carried. Motion was made by Harry Fisher,and seconded by Max Rosenberg,that $75.00 be allocated to the Jewish Consumptive Relief of Denver. The motion carried. Motion was made by Harry Fisher, and seconded by Harold Silverman, that $50.00 be allocated to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency. An amendment to the motion was made by Morton L. Wolfe, seconded by Abe Ashendorf, that $100.0e be allocated. The amendment to the motion carried. Motion was made by Harold Silverman, and seconded by Jack Lawson, that $100.00 be allocated to the American Fund for Palestinian Institutions. The motion carried. Motion was made by Jack Lawson, and seconded by Maurice Golden, that 850.00 be allocated to the Yemenite Jews. An amendment to the motion was ma.de by Harold Silverman, and seconded by Joseph Strifling, that the anount allocated be $35.00. The amendment to the motion carried. IIISJJtbiiPIMJJJ!AJLJWJ 5 JS t &PUE L PSS£ s £ a �Motion was made by Joseph Strifiing, seconded by Harold Silverman, that $100.00 be allocated to The Protestant, a mgazine engaged in civic protective work. The motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 11:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Secretary �SIXTH ANNUAL REPORT UNITED JEWISH C HARITIES OF G R EATER MU S KEGON PAUL M. WIENER Chairman "36 , \ �I,, recenl years, the Jewi1h Com1111111i1y of M1iskego11 has made remarkable s1rides i11 1he establishmenl a11d development of religiolls, na1io11al, social and phila111hropic organizations. The sllccess of 1his small but well knit co111mll11i1y has bee11 0111 of all proporlion 10 1he size of its membership. Its record is 11atio11al/J O/i/Sla11di11g. I,, a grea/ meas/ire the progress of this grolip has been due to 1he excel/em leadership provided by a few 1ale111ed a11d de11oted workers, to whose unselfish co11trib111iom of lime and effort 1he comm1111ilJ has been ever ready to offer itr cooperation and support. The accomplishmem of 1he United Jewi1h Chari1ie1 of GreaJer M111kego11 evoke high praise amo11g local and 11a1io11al Jewry. To the 011111andi11g executive ability of our 1ireleu leader, Paul 117ie11er, 1hi1 community acknowledge1 a deb/ of gra1i111de a11d apprecia1io11. His co11sla11cy of devo1io11 lo the U11i1ed Jewish Charities, his altruistic sacrifice of olher pressi11g i11terests lo the cauJe of charity, has gai11ed him a place of esteem and admi,-ation in !he commu11i1y. To Paul 1/Viener, and 10 1he efforts a11d the succeues of his leadership, we offer our 1ha11ks and applauJe. RABBI LEWIS SATLOW DR. MORRIS TELES Committee �• cA M essage from Your Chairman = Your officers and trustees of the United Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon present herewith the annual report for fiscal year ending August 31st, 1946. All requests for relief and assistance were equitably treated. A loan of $2,000.00 was made to the Congregation B'nai Israel, and President Sam Klayf promised to re-pay said sum by the end of 1947. An additional loan of $500.00 was made to the Mona View Jewish Cemetery Association in order for them to meet contract obligations with the City of Muskegon Heights. This makes a total of $4,500.00 loaned to Mona View Jewish Cemetery Association which is to be repaid to United Jewish Charities. The Lake District Resettlement Organization was dissolved and the cash balance of $403.84 was transferred to our account. The sum of $678.50 which was loaned to Mr. and Mrs. Max Schumacher by Lake District Resettlement Service was re-paid in full and deFosited to the credit of United Jewish Charities. Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Schumacher. With this report the United Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon is ending six years of notable service in behalf of our suffering people in Europe and our own national and local institutions. I, also, am completing six years of service as founder and chairman of this organization and I am indeed happy and pleased for having had the privilege of serving our community and people. The Jewish Community of Greater Muskegon is challenged today as never before by the task of raising BY THREE-FOLD OF LAST YEAR'S QUOTA IN OUR 1946-47 campaign. Mr. Jacob Kaufman agreed to accept the chairmanship for the coming campaign which will be officia!ly opened on November 6th at 6:30 P.M. at the Occidental Hotel Ballroom. I sincerely trust that you will extend to Mr. Kaufman your whole-hearted support and cooperation for he will certainly need it if Muskegon is to meet its quota. Sincerely yours, PAUL M. WIENER Chairman \ �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES SUMMARY REPORT OF CASH AND PLEDGES 1945 - 1946 Schedule A Amount pledged 1945-1 946-·········-·····-······---·-····--··-······--·········· ·-···········$25,329.00 Cash on hand Sept. 1, 1945-···-·········--····$ 1,851.57 Less outstanding pledge of.. ...·---············· 150.00 S 1,701.57 Collected on 1944-1945 pledges .... ·····-··········· ..... -·-· 65.00 Lake Dist. Resettlement Service..........·--······--·- ··-·······-· 403.84 *Mr. and Mrs. Schumacher. ...........·-····--··········-··--··-·····- 678.50 TOTAL-·······---··---···--···-···-·······----·····---·····---··-···-····· Pledges outstanding, Schedule A2 .....•-················--··········--·-·S 2,848.91 S28, 177 .91 405.00 Monies allocated as per Schedule Al..·-·--···--··-····-·······-··-··· 24,335.00 $24,740.00 GENERAL E XPENSES: Printing and st:itionery......... ---·········--···-·-·-········--·······-·S 224.31 Dinners and music.·-···-············ ·············--·-•···--·---··-······ 361.40 A. Parker - 250.00 services.·-··-········-- ·······-···············--··--······ D. Benedict Glasser - speaker..·-··················--············ 225.00 Cash in bank October I 4, 1946.. ·--··················--···-·············--···--·······-·--··--·- 1,060.71 2,377.20 TOTAL--······- ·····-·······-······· ..- --··•- . . - ................. - - ····---- --·· ....$28, 177.91 *This loan has been paid. �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES ALLOCATIONS 1945- 1946 Schedule Al Anltcncan Zion1,t Emergenq Council ...........•..•............$ 800.00 American Fund for Palestinian Inst. ........• •........ 150.00 American Jcw1,h Confercn:c ..... 50.00 Amcnon Jewi,h Congre" 25.00 - Bnai Brith•Widcr Scope Jewish Tekgraphic Agency.. 2,000.00 Council of Jewish WtlfJre........ 250.00 Donations•Tr,in,irnts 50.00 Ex•pat1ents Home of Dcn,cr. 35.00 Hebrew Shc.-ltering Immigrants Sorn:ty 100.00 200.00 Joint Defense Appc.tl ............... . 600.00 Levi M<:monal Hospital .............. 100.00 Los Angeles S,1nitonum. ............. 125.00 Mona View Jewish Ct:metu)· Assoc.. 500.00 '150.CO Congregation 5ons of Israd ......• I I.1dassah Hospital...... .. Jewish Thwlogical Seminary of Am<:rica..... Michigan Hillel Bldg Fund... .• 50.00 Muskegon County Museum ........ -rn.oo '\ational l'Jrm School -5.00 Nation1I Jewish Childrens H ome 40.00 1,000.00 200.00 .E:: '\ational J1ewish Hospital of Denver ....... 125.00 Hebrew Thwloi,:1cal College of Chicago .... 100.00 Rabbi Is.1.1( Elehan,in Ycshivah 150.00 Hebrew Union College ... ....... 150.00 ~ ti-. ........... .. 200.00 Hilld Found.1tion of Liming ... •I00.00 Societ) fur Rd1ef of Yemenite Jews 50.00 I Icbrov University-Jcru,akm...... '100.00 H1,t,1drut hrit Sons of hr:1t:l•Mat10 Fund ..... .•... 100.00 Tcchnolog1c1I S:honl of Ha:fa _.. 100.00 50.00 l list,1drut of P,1ks1ine 100.00 _lew1,h \'{felf.1rc Board. 250.00 United Jn,ish Apeal .................. 15.000 00 Ln1tcd J1:w1sh Larr:un , Committ<:l·........ Jewish Con,umptive Rd 1d Sonety ................. 60.00 Jew,,h Braolk ln,titu:t·. ...... .... 75.00 v.,ad Leumi Jewish In,titutt· of Reli_i:1nn. -··· .,,,,,,. 25000 - 100.00 35.00 $2-1.335.00 -- �CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS 1945 - 1946 l = PLEOGW PLEDGED Anonymous ..........................$ 101.00 v ./Mrs. Morris Bespeloff. ........ . 5.00 Louis Aron............................ 150.00 Herman Braverm:m ............ 75.00 Tony Aron .......................... 150.00 Mrs. Herman Draverm:m...... 10.00 ✓ Abe Ashendorf .................... 250.00 v Nathan Broutm1n ................ 100.00 " Harry Ashendorf ................ 50.00 S1rnuel Broutman ................ 100.00 '-' Izzy Ashendorf .................... 50.00 Jake Ashendorf ........ ..... ..... -v ✓ Mr-.. Sam I3routman ............. 25.00 250.00 F. Colker .............. ... ........... 25.00 Max Ashendorf ..... . ....... 300 00 Sigmund Calm .................... 25.00 v Mrs. Sam Ashendorf........... 250.00 Lotta Cahn ......... .................. 5.00 v Stanley B. Baru.................... 50.00 Alfred :ind Sonia Caplan...... 5.00 Mrs. Stanley Baru. ...... ....... 10.00 Robert Cherin ...................... 400.00 ~ Elaine S. Baru . 6.00 H. L. D armstadter................ 50.00 Howard D . Baru........ 6.00 Mrs. H. L. Darmstadter........ 15.00 50.01) Mrs. Gustaf DeJong............ 5.00 v' Harry H . Berman................. . 100.00 / Andrew J. Epste:n................ 150.00 Mrs. Harry Berman ............ 25.00 Mrs. Andrew Epstein............ 25.00 ..,, Harry S. Berman ... . 500.()t) /i;rancis Fine ····-····-··-·····-····- 100.00 ../ Louis M. Berman ...... 200.00 Blanche Fine ........................ 25.00 800.00 Jacob 13aum ................... . Reuben Berman ................ . 1 200.00 Mrs. Ruben Berman.......... 50.00 / H arry, Jerome and Bernard Fisher .......... ...... .. Mrs. Rose Berman ............. . 50.00 Eugene Fisher ' ·•···-·- ...... 25.00 .t \ I �CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS 1945 - 1946 = v:::ht PI.H>GFO V Mrs. Anna Fisher...... 25.00 Miriam Fi,her ... 25.00 Dr. Norman Fleischm..in...... t/"Alfred Frnnk L. V. Ht:llcr ..... 25.00 I 00.00 Leo Hirsh field 10.00 I 50.00 ,., 'Lyle Hmhlield 25.00 I 00.00 Mr,. Martin L. Friedenberg 10.00 Mrs. T1ll1e Jacobs 30.00 v Morris Kantor 100.00 Fr:1nces Kantor 25.00 ✓."taurice Fntnd ... Mr. Gines v M.iurice \YI. Golden ......... 250.00 M. ]. Goldberg ..... ............ 125.00 Phil Granik I 00.00 V Meyer Jacobs 200.00 5.00 v C,ros ,man Dept. Store V J. / v(m Kl.iyf ................. 275.00 Mrs. S.1ra Klein Herman Grossman .~ 25.00 1-jwld Kime . Mrs. Sadie Grossman 100.00 Da\ 1d Gudt:lsky ................ . 2:)0.00 Mrs. Da,id Gudclsky ....... . 25.00 Ikne Gudebkr ... ......... . I 0.00 Man .n Gudcbky Osc,ir Gudel,ky ... ............. . Or. Mam Kelin ....... H arold Gro,sman ... 25.00 10.00 Lillian Kaufman .... ..... Harriet Klayf Gros,m.111 ................ 5.00 M. Kaufman 500.00 /s,un I 150.00 vDr. Martin L. Friedenberg.. /Hyman R. Friedman l Pl.EDGED .. 250.00 25.00 275.00 25.00 150.00 .......... . 50.00 L/Rev. Jacob Klitzner ............. 20.00 Abe Koll ~nber~ ............. . 'r 750.00 250.00 Ben Kom1:;s ............... 25.00 Milton N. Kositchek ... 15.00 Alexander Krause 300.00 2'i.OO ( ~ d J. Krupp ...•.............. 25.00 ?.5.00 v Harry L1hr ........................ 10.00 60.00 l {ack Law,on . . . .... .. . 300.00 �CONTRIBU TING MEMBERS 1945 - 19 4 6 = PLEDGED ";!rs. Jack Lawson............... . 25.00 Sam Lawson ........................ 25.00 .,;Max Lebow ....................... . tA p,;c, ........................ PL::: Mrs. Nathan Price................ 300.00 100.00 ~Price ........................... . 300.00 0,ophia Lebow ..................... . 10.00 V)ess Levin ............................ 20.00 ~;1 :::; : : : : : :·:: :: : : 75.00 yieuben Levy ...................... 75.00 Mildred Rodoff ................... . 10.00 y£-rs. Reuben Levy................ 10.00 / 41e Rogers .......................... 25.00 \/Chas. Locke ........................ 25.00 ~Rose ............................. 50.00 /4arcie Locke ...................... 5.00 /Harold Rosen .................... . 400.00 Hyman Lipman .............. .... 550.00 Mrs: Harold Rosen............. . 100.00 ldie Lipman ...................... 50.00 vD_ynglas Rosen ................... . 25.00 Samuel Lipman ................... . 550.00 /ieo S. Rosen...................... . 725.00 Jack Lipman ........................ 5) .00 vf" ~ nce Rosen .................. . 25.00 Mendelson ............ 25.00 .Jam D. Rosenbaum .............. 150.00 James Metz ........... ........ ...... 50.00 Helen Rosenbaum............... . 25.00 Dr. Miller ........................... . 50.00 / Max Rosenberg .................... 250.00 J. Minnerick ........................ 10.00 Mrs/ Max Rosenberg ......... 250.00 ) Jos. L. Nadel........................ 25.00 \ dmour Rosenberg ............ 25.00 Ted Neumer .............. ........ 250.00 ,( l)Pbert Rosenberg ... .... .... 50.00 _fyirs. Ted Neumer. .............. 25.00 / Mry Chas. Rubinsky............ 5.00 Albert Parker ... .. . . .. .. .... . 100.00 'fi71ee Rubinsky .............. 25.00 Mrs. A. Parker............ .. .. . 25.00 NVj 10.00 / 'I/ Herman j V Rae Rubinsky............. . 50.00 �CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS 19 4 5 - 1946 = PLH>GED Jack Saffer 25.00 Mrs. Joe Singer 18.00 ~ · Jack Saffer................. . 10.00 Sam J. Singer... 50.00 100.00 Lillian Singer 20.00 18.00 Gerald Singer 10.00 1,000.00 Be_9ita Singer 10.00 ./Frederick Ste·n 150.00 t,/Rabbi Satlow ............... . ~rs. SatlO\\ Paul J. Schlossmon v--{bc: Shmookkr 700.00 v1kbcccah Shmookler ~ x Schuhb ..... 10.00 100.00 Silverman ........... Mollye Sihc:rman \../sol Silverman .... Dorothy Sih-crm:m ..... . V §>' Simco::: ....................... cpas. Smith .. . ...... . JMrs. Chas. Smith .. Lillian Smith ............. . / 200.00 ' }Qe S. Stnfling ... 1,000.00 /2amuel Siegel 100.00 25.00 William Stern . 2J0.00 750.00 Mrs. Wm. Stern 50.00 100.00 Joan Stern 10.00 200.00 Jerome Stern .... 10.00 100.00 Harriet Talbot 50.00 110.00 150.00 25.00 10.00 ... 150.00 Mrs. Eli M. Smith 10.00 J /11 M. Smith 25.00 50.00 - ~ : . :auxm;:::a~~:r· ........ . ✓Harold ;rederick Stein....... . 100.oa Mrs. Max Schubb.. . / PLEDGED Jot Simon 100.00 j Joe Singer 100.00 ✓,,(r. .. M. Teles ................ . Josiah Wiener 25.00 .............. . 550.00 /4/ Jo,iah Wi'""· . ........ 100.00 Jaul W 1ener ..... 2,500.00 Thelm.i Wiener 250.00 Morton L. Wolfe 250.00 $25,329.00 �t OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES OF UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES 1945 - 1946 l ' = Officers PAlJL M. WIENER, Cha11111a11 = ]. M. KAUFMAN, Vice-Chain11.i11 SAMUEL LIPMAN, 1reawrer ALBERT B. PARKER, SecretarJ = Trustees Advisory Trustees Abe A,hcndorf Max Ashen<lorf Harry A. Fisher Mrs. H . H. Berman Samuel G. Klayf Maurice Gol<lcn Jack Lawson Leo S. Rosen Harol<l A. Silverman Rabbi Lewis Satlow Mr-;. J S. Strifling I 1 �4 ' i I I �that we, as Americans and Jews, will never be safe from bigotry, Nazism, and all of the other horrors against which this war was fought, unless the democratic processes are made to live. It is only by making these democratic processes live that Anti-Semitism and all racial bigotry can be minimized. Dr. Glaser's address was followed by an appeal for contributions for the 1945-46 United Jewish Charities Campaign. Chairman Paul Wiener invited the ladies to participate in the contributions. 103 members were present and pledged $18,252.00. An election was then held for officers and members of the Board of Trustees to serve for the ensuing year. The following officers were elected: Chairman: Kr. Paul M. Wiener was unanimously re-elected by acclamation for the sixth consecutive year. Co-Chairman: Mr. Jacob Kaufman was elected Co-Chairman by acclamation. The following men were elected to the Board of Trustees: Mr. Abe Ashendorf Mr. Samuel G. nayf Mr. Samuel Lipman Mr. Harold Silverman Mr. Harry A. Fisher llr. Jack Lawson Mr. Leos. Rosen During the entire evening the group was entertained by vocal renditions by Eileen Gudelsty, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Gudelsky, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Singer and daughter from Bart, Michigan, aswell as Mrs. Harriet Talbot and Mrs. Leo Rose. They were accompanied by Mrs. Tony Aron. The meeting was concluded at 11:15 p.m. dd, l!espeotfully -~ ·~ �ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING of the UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Held September 12, 1945, in the Ball Room of the Occidental Hotel, Muskegon, Michigan A precedent was set at tbis annual meeting in that the women as well as the men were invited to the dinner, and the meeting.following. At the oonolusion of the dinner, the meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. Chairman Paul Wiener was introduced by the secretary, Morton L. Wolfe, who lauded Mr. ,Wiener 'a ,unselfis~ devotion to all Jewish causes, and who emphasized the fact that much of th~ suooes.s of Muskegon's Je,wry in recent years has been due to the unselfish efforts of our Chairman, Mr. Paul Wiener. Mr. Wiener, after giving a short resume of the functions of the organization, at the same time reminded the membership that the success was not accomplished without the wb>le-bearted united cooperation of the entire community. He then introduced Rabbi Satlow, who in turn introduced the speaker of the evening, Dr. B. Benedict Glaser, Rabbi of Temple Beth El, Detroit. Dr. Glaser's address was both inspiring and educational, and although he spoke for a full hour, bis audience listened attentively and thoroughly enjoyed his every utterance. After reviewing the faot that only a small fraction of the Jewish Community still exists in Europe, he stressed the fact that this group not only needs and looks to assistance from American Jewry, but it cannot survive unless this aid is forthcoming. He also spoke as to the attitude the Jews in America should display in regards to matters politic. He emphasized �to the United Jewish Appeal during the current fiscal year, with the possibility that this amount may be increased if financial conditions warranted same. The motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjoumed at 11:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~-03:: v~ Acting Secretary. P.s. At the writing of these minutes, I am concluding fi-ve years as Secretary of the Organization, therefore I am taking tbe privilege of writing a departing message. I was happy to have bad the opportunity to have served the great humanitarian causes represented in the allocations hereinbefore set out. As a result of my small participation, I have derived tremendous benefits that cannot be measured in dollars and cents. My entire perspective in human endeavor and better appreciation of the true values of life are only a fiew of the positive results. It goes without saying that I have enjoyed to no small degree the personal friendships that have been made with the various members of the Board during their respective years of service. It is my fervent hope that those that are capable of leadership will continue to bear the responsibility of leading, because if those who have the ability to lead refuse to take up this responsibility, all that has been gained thus far will slip away into oblivion. In oonolusi$n, may I say - thanks loads for allowing me to participate in your work. Sincerely, �ME . TINS- O:? T~E 30A RD 0:" TRUS:'EES, UNITED JE' IS H CHA. RI TIES FI SCA L YFA R 1945-1946 Held at t Lie home of Paul i'iiener Octo 1)er 18, 1945 The ms eting was called to order by Chairman raul !,1 . ,timer at 8:30 PM. The minutes of the previous meetings held September 12th and 13th were read and approved. The folloNing members were present: Paul M. Wiener Jacob M. Kaufman Leos. Rosen A be A shendorf Harry Fisher Jack Lawson Samuel Lipman The following members were absent: Haro d Silverman Samuel Klayf The following non-board members were present: Albert B. Parker Maurice Golden Chairman Paul M. Wiener appointed Rabbi Satlow honorary member of the board of trustees, advisory committee. The resignation of Francis :s'ine as Secre tar~ of the Board of Trustees fo r the United Jewish Chari ties was accepted with regrebi • 1 Upon recommendation of Chairman a motion was made by Leos. Rosen and seconded by Samuel Lipman that Maurice Golden be confirmed as member of the advisory committee of the Board of Trustees. Motion unanimously approved. The board was advised by Chairman that Frances August was ineligible for appointment as advisory members of t_e Board of Trustees in accordance with the by-laws and is therefore stricken from the record. Motion,made by Harry Fisher and seconded by Leo Rosen t:1at a Secretary be appointed by the Chairman with an annual salary of ~ 250 . 00 was approved unanimously by the Board of Trustees . Chairman Paul M. Wiener appointed Albert B. Parker Secretary of the Board of Trustees , United Jewish Charities , to take office immediately. Appointment was unanimously approved by the Board of Trustees . Motion :rmde by Harry Fisher and seconded by Maurice Golden that the Board of Trustees sha~lhereafter meet every two weeks commencing Thursday 1 ~ovember 1945. Motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 9 : 45 PM Respectfully submitted Albert B. Parker Secretary �(Meeting of November 1, 1945 continued) MOTion was made by Jack I.a.wson and seconded by Maurice Golden that $ 125. 00 be allocated to the NA'T'IONAL JEW ISH HOSPI'D\L OF DENVER . The motion was carried. Motion was ma.de by Leo .s. Rosen and seconded by J'ean :aerman that$ 100. 00 be allocated to the Levi JJ:EMORIAL HOSPITAL. The motion was carried . Motion was made by Syd Striflinc and seconded by Jean Berman that ~ 40 . 00 be alioca ted to the NA TI "NAL HO'"E FOR JEWISH CHILDREN. The motion was carried . Motion was ma.de by Abe Ashendorf and seconded by Syd Strifling that$ 60.00 be allocated to the JEWISH CONSTTMPrriTVE i::1~LIEF. The motion was carried . Motion was made by Syd Strifl ing and seconded by Samuel Klayf that$ 75 . 00 be allocated to the JE11ISB ~RAILLE INSTITUTE. MOti on carried . Motion made by Syd Strifling and seco~.aec by Harol d A. Silverms.n tha. t ~~ 35. 00 be alloca tea to '·he EX -PATIENTS Hor~ 0 .... DENVER . The motion was carried . Meeting was adjourned at 11:00 PM Respectful ly submitted �MEETING QD THE BOA PD OF TRUSTEES, UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES FISCAL YE\R 1945-1946 Held at the home of Paul M: Wiener, November 1 1945 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Paul M. Wiener at 8:30 PM. The minutes of the previous meeting held October 18, was read and approved. The following members were prerent: Paul M. Wiener Harold A. Silverman Leos. Rosen Samuel G. Klayf Abe Ashendorf Jack Iawson The following members were absent: Harry Fisher Samuel Lipman Jacob M. Kaufman The followin:; members of the Advisory Committee were present: Jean Berman ~yd 3trifling ftabbi Satlow Maurice Golden Albert B. Parker The following members were absent: Max Aahendorf The following non-~oard members were present: Harry H. Berman Samuel Price A report was submitted by Chairman Paul M. Wiener, in the absence of the Treasurer, Samuel Lipman, indicated that a total of $22 ,251.00 in pledLes have been received to date. Motion was made by Samuel Klayf and seconded by Syd Strifling that $150.00 be allocated to the Hebrew UNION C©LLEGE of CINCINNATTI. The motion was carried. Motion was made by Samuel Klayf and seconded by Harold A. Silverman that$ 25.00 be allocated to BELFAIRE HOSPITAL. Motion withdrawn and submitted to further investigati on. Motion was made by Samuel Klayf and seconded by Abe Ashendorf that $ 125.00 be all.ocated to the JEWISH WELFl\'9.r, BOARD. An amendment was o:fered by Leo S. Rosen seconded by Maurice Golden that the amou t to 9e allocated be, 250.00. The amendment to the motion carried. Motion was made by Samuel Klayf and seconded by Jean Berm.n that $ 350.00 be allocated to the :3 '1'TAI B'RITH WIDER SCOPE. Motion unanimously carried. Motion was made by Samuel Klayf and seconded by Abe Ashendorf that $ 125.00 be alloca tio'!1 to the NA 'I'IONAL JEWISH HOSPI':'A L OF IDS ANGELES. Motion carried �MEETIYG 0~ TH~ BOA2D OF TRUSTEES, UNITED JEIISH CF.ARimIES FISCAL YEAR 1945 - 1946 Held at the home of Paul Wiener, November 15, 1945. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Paul M~ 'Uener at 9:10 PM. The minutes of the previous meeting held November 1, 1945 was read and approved . The following members were present: Paul M. Wiener Leos . Rosen Samuel Klayf Abe Ashendorf Samuel Lipman Jacob M. Kaufman Morton L. Wolfe The following members were absent: Harold A. Silverman Harry Fisher Jack Lawson The following Advisory Board members were present: Syd Strifling Rabbi Satlow Albert B. Parker The following Advisory Board members were absent: Jean Berman Maurice Gold en Max Ashendorf Motion was made by Leo S. Rosen and seco~ded by Samuel Klayf that an automobile (station wagon) heater be purchased and furnished the Muskegon Chapter of the American Red Cross Motor Corps, not to exceed$ 50 . 00 in cost including installation . MOTI0N WAS carried . Motion was made by Samuel Klayf and seconded by Jacob Kaufman that $ 250 . OO be allocated to the JE'·'ISH THEOI.OGICA L SEMI NA qy OF AMERICA. After some discussion motion was withdrawn by $"!.muel Klayf . Motion was made by Samuel Klayf and seconded by Abe Ashendorf that be allocated to the Rabbi ISAAC ELEHANAN YESHIVAH. Carried . ~ 150 . 00 Motion was made by Samuel Klayf and seconded by Abe Ashendorf that $ 100. 00 be al.ocated to the HEEREN THEOLOGICAL COLLIDE OF CHI CAGO . Motion carried . Motion was made by Samuel Klayf and seconded by Samuel Lipman that 1 300 . 00 be allocated to the HE~REW UNIVERSITY, JERUSAI.EM. Motion was carried. Motion was made by Samuel Klayf and seconded by Syd Strifling that j 100.00 be allocated to the HIS~ADRUT OF PALESTI~E . Motion carried . Motion was made by Jacob Kaufman and seco'ded by Leo Rosen that Motion carried . $ 50 . 00 be allocated to the HISTADFUT IVRIT, Motion ·n.ade by Samuel Lipman and seconded by Samuel Klayf tha.t llocatea to the TECHNOLOGICAL SCHOOL OF HA.ITh . Motion carried . '100 . 00 be �( Meeting of November 15, 1945 continued) Motion was m'.lde by Syd Strifling and seconded by Samuel Klayf that $ 75.00 be allocated to the NATIONAL FARM SCHOOL. Motion carried. Report of pledges to date$ 23,296.00 Meeting was adjourned at 10:50 PM Respectfully submitted, �MEETI~G OF THE BOA D OF TRUSTEES, UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES FISCAL YE\ R 1945 - 1946 Held at the home of Paul \Uener, December 13, 1945. The meeting was called t o order by t he Chairman, Paul M. Wiener at 8:40 PM. The minutes of the previous meeting held November 15, 1945 was read and approved. The following mem·Jers of the Board of Trustees were present: Paul M. Wiener Leos. Rosen Abe Ashendorf Samuel G. Klayf Jacob M. Kaufman Jack Lawson The following members were absent: Samuel Lipman Harry Fisher Harold A. Silverman The following members of the Advisory Board were present: Syd Strifling Jean Berman RabbiSatlow Maurice Golden Albert B. Parker The following members were absent: Max Ashendorf The condition, future and present needs of the Yemenite Jews were discuss ed by Rabbi Satlow with comments by Paul F. Wiener. Motion made by Abe Ashendorf and seconded by Leo Rosen that$ 50.00 be allocated to the SOCIETY FOR RF'LIEF OF ,.EMENITE JEWS• Motion carri@t The purpose and aims of the American Jewish Conference was explained to the Board Members by Rabbi Sa tlo~~. Motion was made by Jack Lawson and seconded by Sy strifling that$ 50.00 be allocati.Q.n 0,.,t,l to the AMERICAN JEWISH CONFERENCE. Motion carried• Rabbi Satlow s oke at length regarding t e American Jewish Congress, its history, purpose and relationship to the American Jewish Conference. Motion was made by Jacob Kauf~an and seconded by Maurice Golden that $ 25.00 be allocated to the AMERICAN JEWISH CONGRESS. Motion carried? The purpose of the American Fund for Palestinian Institutes was explained to the Board by Rabbi Satlow and Paul M. Wiener. Motion was made by Leo Rosen and seconded by Jack Lawson that $ 150.00 be allocated for that organization. Motion carried. Paul M. Wiener explained Michigan Hillel Building Fund purpose. Motion made by Jacob Kaufman and seconded by Syd Striflying that $ 50.00 be allocated to the MICHIGA N HI LIEL BUILDI1G FUND. Motion carried. Sons of Israel Matzo fund was discussed by Rabbi Satlow. Motion was made by Samuel Klayf and Seconded by Abe Ashendorf that $ 100.00 be allocated. to the SONS 0..,, ISRAEL MA.TZO FUND. Motion carried. �( Heeti1)8 of December 13, 1945 conti rn ed ) 1 Motion was made by Samuel Klayf and seco 1ded by Maurice Golden that t 35.00 be allocated to the VAAD LEUMI. Motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 10:30 PM. Respectfully submitted, 7 �-=lQA RD OF MEETP.JG OF '!'µ- TRTJSTEF.S, U'"I~ED JE 'iISH CHARITIEPFISC~ L YEAR 1945 - 1946 1 Held at the home of Samuel Lipman, ~pril 29, 1946 The me ~ting was called to order by the Chairman, Paul M. Wiener at 8:40 PM . The minutee of t:1e previous meeting held December 13, 1945 and Special Meeti1g of the ~oa.'."d of Tru~tees held Febru~ry 14, 1946 , were read a~d approved. The following members oft e Bo:1rd of Trustees were present: Pau~ •,1, . Wie'1er Satnuel Lipman Jack Lawson Harry Fisher Ieo c-_ . Rosen Jacob M. Kaufman Samue 1 " • Klayf The following members were absent: Harold A Silverman Abe A shendorf T:--ie following members of the Advisory Board were present: Ra1)1i Sa tlow Maurice Golden Gene Berman Albert B. Parker The following members were absent : Syd Strifling ~.ax Ashendorf The folloWiI18 non-board memb~r was present - Theodore Neumer. The needs and purposes of the Jewish I nstitute of Religion were described by Ra'.)b1 Satlow. Mot.i.J.1 !!19'-ie ·oy Harry Fisher and seconded by·Jacob Kaufman that #250 . 00 be allocated the the JEWIS~ INSTITU~E OF Rr.LIGION . Motion carried . The work done by the Jewish Telegraphic Agency ws~clarified by Paul M. Wiener and Rabbi Satlow . Motion made by Leo Rosen and seconded by Jack Lawson that 100. 00 be allocated to the Jewish Telegrap ic A~ency . Motion Carried . The needs of the Je,·:ish Theological seminary of America was explained by Paul M. Wiener . Motion made by Harry Fisher and Seconded by Maurice Golden that$ 200 . 00 be allocated to the JEWISH THEOLOGI'::AL SEUI'-ll\ RV ')F AMERICA . MQtion carried . After co;1sider1.ble discussion allocation to the Joint Defense appeal was ta')led awattin5 receipt of further inforna.tion . Motion for tabling ma.de by sa~uel Lipman, seconded by Jacob Kaufman . Motion carried. Motion m3:de by Jack I.E.,1son and seconded 1,y Jacob Kaufman to allocate $75 to the United Jewish Layman' s Committee . Ammendment made by Samuel Klayf and seconded by Maurice Golden that amount allocated be increased to $100 . 00 . Amendment to original motion carried . �SPEC:::AL M=Ii:T:::::NG Board of Trustees Cnited Jewish Charities Srecial meetin~ of t•1e Board of Trustees , Un~ted Jewis11 Charities called by Jacob :1 . Kaufman at the home of Leos. Rosen on Feb~uary 14, 1946 . I~eetinrr called to order by Jacob •. • -"auf'man Rt 10 :00 P:1 . ':1he followi n,;i; mer11'ers '"'f the Board of 'T'rt:stees were present: Ieo S •••0sen Jacob I • Kaufman Jack Lawson The follow:np: meriters Paul l • , iener Abe Aeriendorf Samuel Klayf Samuel Lipman f the Board of trustees were absent: Herold A. SilverI'lan Harry Fis"'er The follo, ·i "lr" r.1er.1bers of the Advisor:~ Board were present: .. yd StrifJ ing Jean 1erman Rabbi Satlov; l,aurice Golden Albert B. Parker ! eetin~ was called f~r the purpose of in:ormin~ Board of Trustees o~ inf0rmal meetine by some members of t~e Board of Trustees w'th 1 r. " • 1 • ' all:1 ch, U •.J. A. . FieJ d Representative , w::. th reference to the proposed 100 , 000 , 000 relief drive sponsered by the P.J . A. ~he ~.J.A. cannot obtain loans against the proposed new drive o~ir~ to a 14,000 , 000 defic:t . It is their · endeavor to collect all prior pled1es in order to settle this deficit . Tt js urgent that we cooperate in payin~ our pledge as soonas possible . noard of Trustees are informed by the Treasurer that approximatel~ 5000 remains as balance in bank at present date . Motion made by Maurice '1olde'1 a r,d seconded by Leo Rosen that a check be issued at once in the <;mo,·nt of 5000, made pay· ble to the Pnit ed Jewish Appeal coverin~ the second installment of our pledge . Motion unanimously carried . :iotion made by :::.,eo Rosen and seconded b;r Jack Lawson that an addlt~onal check for tr e balcnce of our pledge, namely ~5000 be forwarded within tho next sixty days . Motion unanimously ca.::,:,ried. Respectfully submitted , ~_j(j~ ¼1bert B. ~·arkflr Secretary . �to care for local r l;ef, said fu~d to be administered by Rabbi Sa. tlow in conjunction with t :1e Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Such disbursements of fu::ids shall not :,e brought up before the Board . Motion carried . Motion ma ·e by Maurice Golden and seconded by Harr Fisher that ~125 . OO be donated to the local YWCA. for use towards the purchase of a canoe fo.r their summer cafllp, as per their request. Motion carried . SUM' r RY OF ALLOCA TI C>NS ACCOHPLIS!-:ED THUS FAR American fund for Palestinian Institutes American Jewish Conference American Jewi sh Congress B' nai 3 ' rith - Wider Scope Ex- Patients Home of Denver Hebrew Theol ogical College of Chlcago Hebrew University , Jerusalem Histadrut I vrit Histadrut of Palestine JEwish Welfare Board Jewish Consumptive Relief Society Jewish Brai lle Institute Jewish Institute of Religion J ewish Telegraphic Agency Hebrew Union College National Jewish Hospital of Los Angel es Levi Memorial Hospital Michigan Hillel Building Fund Na t ional Farm School National J ewish Children ' s Home Nati onal Jewish Hospital of Denver Rabbi I ssac El ehanan Yes hivah Society for Re li ef of Ye menite Jews Sons of I srael ¥..atzo Fund Techno log i ca l School of Haifa United J ewish Layman ' s Committe e Vaad Leumi United J ewish Appeal (1 1 - 26- 45) \ United Je,.-rish Appeal (2 - 15-46) Hillel Foundation, Lan s i ng Local Chari ties (1 2 - 4 - 45) Local Chari t y (9 - 5 - 45 , Leos . Posen) LLocal Charity Congregati on Sons of Israel YlfCK Meeting was adjourned at 11 PM $ 150 . 00 ✓ 50 . 00 ~ 25 . 00..,.. 350 . 00 ~ 35 . 00 _. 100 . 00 v300 . 00 ......50 . 00 V 100 . 00.,,.,.. 250 . 00...60 . 00 75 . 00 '-"' 250 . 00 .,,,... 100 . 00 150 . 00--125 . 00 V 100 . 00.,,. 50 . 00 / 75 . 00 V Af) . 00......125. 00" 1 50 . 00 / 50 . 00.,,,. 100 . 00.,. 100 . 00 100 . 00 ✓ 35 . 005000 . 00 5000 . 00 400. 00 20 . 00 20 . 00 1 0-. 00 ~000 . 00 /(,; 125 . 00 l �J OI~T MTi'k'TI"',., OF THF BOA RD OF TRUS'i.'E'l.'S UNI.,,ED JEWISt1 CF.ARI..,,IES, JEWISH CEMETA RY CO!-:MITTEE A r1n 'l'RUSTEES CONGREGATION S0"'15 OF ISRt\.EL . Eeld at the home of Paul !-1. Wiener, May 27, 1946 The meeting was called to order by the Chairm':l.n, Paul M. Wiener at 855 PM. The minutes of the previous meeting held April 29, 1946 were read and approved . The followin6 members of the Board of Trustees were present: Paul M. Wiener Samuel Lipman Leos. Rosen Samuel Klayf Harold Silverman Jack Lawson Abe Ashendorf The followin~ members were absent : Harry Fisher DIX« Jacob Kaufman The following members of the Advisory Board were present: Rabbi Satlow Albert B. Parker The following members were absent: Maurice Golden Gene Berman Syd 3trifling Upon recommendation of the Chairman, Motion was ma.de by Jack Lawson and seconded by Abe Ashendorf that $1000 be allocated to the YOUTh ALIAH . Motion carried . After extensive discussion relative to the work done by the JOINT DEFENSE APPEAL by Rabbi Satlow, Samuel Li,m':l.n, Leo S. Rosen, Morris Telles and Jack Lawson, a motion was made by Jack Lawson and seconded by Leo S. Rosen that $ 400 . 00 be allocated to 'the Joint Defense Appeal, said money to be accompanied by a strong letter of censorship regarding polie ies of the JDA . Letter to be written by Rabbi Satlow with a copy of letter being entered in the minutes of the meeting. Ammendment ma.de by Abe Ashendorf ar.d seconded by Samuel Klayf that$ 300. 00 be allocated and forwarded with a letter similar to above. Ammendment defeated , original ~otion carried . Upon unanimous decision, allocation to Cemetary AssociatWwas tabled until Jue 10, 1946 . UJ~ portion of meeting was adjourned at 1030 PM ~~ Secretary �J OINT MEETING OF THE UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES , JEWISH CEMETARY ASSOCIATION AND THE CONGREGATION SONS OF ISRAEL. June 10, 1946 Meeting was called to order by the Chairman Paul M. Wiener at 855 PM. The minutes of the previous meeting held May 27, 1946 were read and approved, The following members of the Board of Trustees were present: Paul M. Wiener Leos. Rosen Harold Silverman Jacob Kaufman Abe Ashendorr Samuel Klayt Harry Fisher The following members weBe absent: Samuel Lipman Jack Lawson The following members of the Advisory Board were present: Albert B. Parker Syd Strifling The following members of the board were absent: Gene Berman Rabbi Satlow Maurice Golden. The results of the drive for funds for the United Jewish Charities was announced by the Chairman as being i25,208.00. Collections on pledges as of this date$ 20,42).00, a total of $4,760.00 remains outstanding. Upon recommendation by the Chairman, a motion was made by Samuel Klayf and seconded by Harry Fisher that allocation made to the YWCA on April 29, 1946, for $125.00 be cancelled. Motion carried. Recommendation made by the Chairman that $40.00 be al located to the Muskegon County Musem. Motion to that effect made by Leo. s. Rosen, seconded by Jacob Kaufman. Motion carried. Motion made by Samuel Klayf and seconded by Syd Str1tl1ng that $500,00 be allocated to the Cemetary Association. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 1010 PM. �J OINT MEETING OF THE BOARD OF THUS'J.'EES , UNITED JEViISH CH.AlU'l'IES AND REPHESENTA'l'IVES OF THE MUSKEGON JEWISH COMMUN ITY HEID AT THE OCCIDENTAL HOTEL, MUSKEGON MICH. September 4, 1946 Meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Paul M. Wiener at 735 PM. The minutes of the previous meeting held June 10, 1946 were read and approved. The following members of the Board of Trustees were present: Abe Ashendort Harold Silverman Harry Fisher Paul M. Wiener Samuel Lipman Leo. s . Rosen Samuel G. Klayf The following members were absent: Jack Lawson Jacob Kaufman The following members of the Advisory Board were present: Syd Strifling Albert B. Parker Gene Berman Rabbi Satlow The following members were absent: Maurice Golden Statement of results of audit made by Walter A. Dixon, Public Accountant were read. Summary report of cash and pledges, 1945-46 read and explained. Report showing ) 25,239.00 amount pledged with $1,835.00 in pledges outstanding. Schedule of allocations made for year 1945-46 was read. Unanimous vote of appreciation was given Treasurer Samuel Lipman for work done. Motion made by Samuel Klayf, seconded by Leo Rosen that an additional $200.00 be allocated to the Joint Defense Appeal. Ammendment made by Harold ?Silverman, seconded by Leo Rosen that the amount be $900.00. In voting the amendment was defeated, original motion carried. Motion made by Abe Ashendorf and seconded by Samuel Klayf that $200.00 be allocated to the Hebrew Sheltering and Immigrent Aid Society. Motion carried. After extensive discussion a motion was made bJ Samuel Klayf and seconded by Gene Berman that $800.00 be allocated to the .American Zioni' Emergency eeaeil for use in presenting the Jewish situati to the people of the United §ta.tee:-. Motion carried unanim sly. ... W . f11 ~~ _ �Motion made by Samuel Klayf and seconded by Harry Fisher that $130.00 be paid ·hit C1011N(. 11. o,. :few,si,f w ~ '- FAI\! fl!.Pii:..R A,•Otv· and that a letter be forward with the check stating that future membership in that organization will be held in abeyance until new of ficers of t he UJC for year 1946-47 are organized. Motion carried. Letter from Mr . R.R. Nadtran, Consultant Economists requesting assistance in obtaini ng a survey of past pledges made by this community read and discussed. Communication from Fort Wayne Indiana Jewish Federation relative to discrimination of Jews in local YMCA read and placed in Rabbi Satlows hands for proper action. Chairman received authorization to appoint 10 persons as members of nominating connnittee charged with preparing a slate of officers for UJC 1946-47 cmpaign. A farwell statement was made to members present by the retiring Chairman Paul M. Wiener. Rabbi Satlow, in the name of the community thanked the retir111,g chairman for his splendid work these past years. Meeting adjourned at 955 PM. ., Respectfully submitted, ·, ~ Albert B. Parker, Secretary �ANNUAL MEVJ3ERSHIP V.EETING OF THE UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Held November 6, 1946 In The Occidental Hotel Ballroom, at Muskegon, Michigan The annual banquet of the U. J. C. of greater Muskegon was held at the ' Occidental Hotel Ballroom on Wednesday evening, November 6, 1946 at 6:30 P. M. Morton Wolfe, master of ceremonies, introduced Rabb~ Satlow, who gave the invocation. Some 175 ueople sat down to dinner and the music of Warner Goloffibeck and his string trio. Among the guests were Messers. John C. Beukema, Otto Seyferth, H.Mc B, Thurston, H. R. ChrlstiRnson, and Erwin A: Larson. In behalf of the community Mr. Wolfe presented n eift to the retiring chairman, Paul Weiner. Mr. Weiner resoonded with thanks for the gift and with aopreciation for the work of Mrs. HArry S. Berman and Mrs. Harry Fisher for the banouet arrAngements end lovely decorations. He also commended Mr. ' Jacob M. Kaufman on his work of the oast several weeks in beheJ.f of U. J.C. Our guest sneaker, Krs. Be.rbara Lawrence of New York, -oresented a grauhic uicture of the situation among world Jewry and described the prodigious efforts of the J. D. C., the U. P.A., and th~ N. R. S. Everyone was tmnressed by the urgency of the problems and of the needs of U. J. A. which includes these grouus. Mr. Kaufman arose to accept the nledges of those oresent. The total pledges made before and durinr the meeting reached the $65,000 mark(see table of Pledges) . Paul Weiner nomineted Kelly Kaufman for chairman of the U. J.C. of Greater Muskegon for the ensuing year. Lee Rosen seconded the motion, and the election ¥as unanimous on a standing vote. Mr. Wolfe reed a resolution nominating Paul Weiner as a lifetime honerery chairman of U. J.C. with voting powers. The resolution was unanimously adonted (see following page for resolution). -~---- ---- �Continued from nage 1. Other officers elected were Harry S. Eerman, vlce-chair~en, and trustees Abe Aehendorf, Harry Fisher, Dr. Norman Fleischman, Sam Klayf, Lee Rosen, and Harold Rosen. Chairman Kaufman aouointed Dr. Morris Teles, secretrry oro tem. Very resoectfully submitted, ~orris Teles �RESOLUTION Confirmed November 6, 1946. At Annuel 1-~embershin Meeting of the U. J.C. WHEREAS the Jewish Community of Muskegon has enjoyed the nrod1g1ous effort and unselfish devotion of ?aul Weiner to the cRuse of the United Jewish Charities. WHEREAS this same organization would like to demonstrate its appreciation of the tirelPss services of its outgoing chairmen. AND WHEREAS the U. J.C. realizes that Paul Weiner's experience, devotion, Rnd advice will always be an asset to its or~anization. BE IT hereby resolved that this same Paul Weiner be voted an honorAry ch81rmsnshin of the U. J.C. with uower to vote to serve a tsro of pernetuity in behalf of the coffimunity which has benefited from his leadershio. - - - "' . ~ - - - - -~---~ - -- �PLEDGES TO U. J.C. DRIVE OF 1946-47 TO NOVEMBER 6, 1946. r--,.Ashendorf Family ~rs. Sam Ashendorf l'fr s. 1-:argaret Ashendorf M8ster David Ashendorf· Louis Aron Tony Aron ~.rs. Tony Aron Dr. Ralph August Stanley Baru Harry H. Berman & Reuben Berman Herry S. B€rrr.en Louis k. Berr.~an Mrs. Rose Ber~sn horris Bernstein Herman Braver~an Mrs. b. Eesnaloff Rosalie & Dsvid Brace Serauel Broutmen Grandchild Broutme..n(lesl1<- ~""'} Sigmund Cahn L. Darmstadter Andrew Eostein Harry Field Francis Fine Fisher Femily r-i Herbert R. FishP.r Sally & Marilyn Fi~her Mrs. Bernard Fisher krs. Eugene Fisher Mrs. Herbert FishPr Dr. Nornen Fleisch~an William Fogel Maurice Friend haurice W. Golden Grossman Family Sa:i Gro ssrran Julia- Hatton Joeenh Hecht Mrs. Joseph Hecht Lyle Hirshfield Joan Hirshfield Meyer J e.cob s Seul Jacobson Morris Kantor Jacob N. Kaufman Mrs. J. ~- Ke..ufman Herold Kline Rabbi J.M. Klitzner A. S. Kreuse & E. H. Krause Sadie KrRuse '7 David J. Krunp Jack Lawson Sar:1 Lawson Kax Lebow Souhia Lebow Max Lenhoff $2noo Jess Levin 50 Morris Levine 50 Jerome David Levine 10 500 500 100 1000 200 600 1500 400 100 50 200 10 25 200 25 50 200 250 25 300 3000 50 50 50 50 10 600 100 500 750 9000 100 100 300 100 100 25 25 200 300 4500 250 100 30 500 100 25 850 100 300 25 50 Reuben Levy Hyman & Sam Linman Charles Locke Her~en Mendelson Ted Neumer Ben Oopenheim Al Parker Price Family Israel Roden Fred Rodoff Lyle H. Roerers Mrs. Lyle Rogers Leo S. Rosen Mrs. Leo Rosen Harold Rosen V.rs. Harold Rosen Douglas A. Rosen Mrs. Douglas A. Rosen Sam Rosenbaum ~rs. Sam Rosenbe.um Max Rosenberg Robert Rosenberg Mrs. R. Rosenber~ S. I. Rosenberf; _, Florence Rubinsky Mrs. Rae Rubin sky Rabbi Lewis Setlow ?•:rs. L. Satlow Max Shumacher Leah Shumacher Sam Shumecher Lotta Shumacher Sol Silverman Harold Silverman Joe Simon Joe Singer J:-:icob Singer Charles & Eli Smith ~rs. E. h. Smith MrA. Chas. Smith Mrs. H. Smookler Fred Stein Milton Steindler Mrs. M. Steindler Jack Steindler Jos. Strifling Syd Strifling Ham11ton Apts. Dr. 1-'.orrl s Teles Josiah Weiner Mrs. J. Weiner Paul Weiner Otto Seyferth Anonymous $ 50 25 10 150 :3000 100 50 1000 100 100 2500 200 200 300 25 1500 100 1200 100 50 10 500 50 750 200 50 50 25 250 25 200 50 25 10 5()0 200C 100 300 30 500 25 10 100 500 500 50 75 4000 250 1000 100 600 150 I ~noo... 500 U o $6,'5065 �I' SEVENTH ANNUAL REPORT UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON 1916-19./7 J. M. KAUFMAN Chflirrr,1"111 r �THE FA TE OF A COMMUNITY is, in a great measure determined by the efforts of individuals willing and capable of leadership in organizational work. It has been Muskegon Jewry's good fortune to find that leadership when the need has been the greatest. For many years the leadership of this community has enjoyed the backing and support of self-effacing J. M. Kaufman, and last year when the needs of the United Jewish Appeal reached unprecedented proportions, this goodnatured executive assumed the responsibility of surpassing the goal set for us. In effort, sacrifice and devotion, our esteemed friend knew no limits and his inability to serve further in this capacity due to physical limitations is a source of great disappointment to him and to us. Only those who have worked intimately with Kelly can appreciate the great burden of gratitude that chis community will alwavs owe him. - DR. MORRIS TELES, s~crerary. �A MESSAGE FROM YOUR ACTING CHAIRMAN It is my pleasure on behalf of the officers and trustees of the United Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon, to present, herewith, the annual report of receipts, expenditures and allocations for the fiscal year. This affords me the opportunity to thank my officers and trustees, as well as so many of my friends who gave so generously of their time and effort through the many meetings in order that our goal may be accomplished. My sincere thanks to all of you. This report of the United Jewish Charities ends seven years of remarkable progress. The money that has been so graciously contributed by you has not been charity, but a human treatment of a people who are struggling to regain their just place as h:uman beings-struggling against staggering odds, after the most ghastly and most devastating horror to which whole people have ever been subjected! Our community can be proud of the start that has been made. A start to~ard real solution by means of rehabilitation and resettlement. But a start alone is not enough1 HELP US FINISH THE JOB -- WILL YOU? (continued on next page) �MESSAGE (continued) l The cash balance on hand, as indicated by these exhibits, is being disbursed immediately. In past years your trustees have seen fit to advance as a loan, $4500.00 to the Mona View Cemetery Association. During the fiscal year concluded, $1200.00 was advanced, resulting in a total of $5700. 00 loaned to the Association. ' I sincerely trust that you will again extend your Tihole-hearted support and cooperation for the urgent needs that confront Muskegon's Jewry. Sincerely yours, HARRY S. BEfil.~AN Acting Chairman I * * * * �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES CASH RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEP.:.ENTS FOR YEAR ENDED NOV. 26, 1947 Amounts pledged 1946-47 (Schedule A-1) Cash in Bank Oct. 14, 1946 Collected on 1945-46 pledges Refund of Expenses $64,020.00 $2,377.20 295.00 2.22 TOTAL 2.674,46 $66,694.42 Pledges outstanding (Schedule A-2) $2,600.00 ,,.,. Monies allocated (Schedule A-3) 55 1 a35 9 00 57,925.00 General Expenses; Dinners & Music Printing, Stationery Telegraph Traveling Expense & Postage 485.05 225.26 41.34 23.25 774.90 Cash in Bank November 26, 1947 5,709.52 Cash on Hand November 26, 1947 2,285.00 TOTAL $66,694.42 �Schedule A-3 UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES ALLOCATIONS 1946-1947 • $45,000.00 / united Jewish Appeal • • 200.00 ; Local Relief • • • • 1,000.00 JYouth Aliyah • • • 50.00 American Jewish Congress • • 350;00 / B 'nai B 1 rith V1ider Scope • 100.00 t Federated Council of Pal. Inst. 100.00 Hebrew Theological Seminary. ; 100.00 Haifa Inst. of Technology • • 100.00 ~ Jewish Telegra.phic Agency • • • 250.00 / S.o.s. J.D.C. • • • • 100.00 Council of Jewish Fed. & Wel. Funds 500.00 ./Z.O.A. Expansion Funds • • • • 50.00 .,, American Jewish Conference • • • 100.00 v'Dropsie College • • • 150.00 ✓ Jewish Trelfare Board • • • • • 800.00 Joint Defense Appeal • • • • • 100.00 ./Weizman Institute • • • • • • 200.00 . Jewish Theological Seminary. 250.00 ✓ Hr. Morris Teles • • • 50.00 ✓Transient Relief • • • 125.00 ✓Special Relief •••• 500.00 ✓ American Friend Hebrew Univ. 50.00 ✓ Histadrut Ivrith • • • 200.00 ✓ Hebrew Sheltering & Aid Society • 150.00 ./Hebren Union ColJ.ege • • • • • 150.00 i/Histadrut of Palestine • • • • 150.00 ✓ Jewish Institute of Religion • • 100.00 ../ Levi Eemorial Hospital • • • • 1,800.00 v Medical School in Jerusalem • • • 150.00 v.,Rabbi Issac Elchanan Theo. Seminary 50.00 ✓united Jewish Laymen's Comm. • • 50.00 / Society for Yeminite Jews ••• 500.00 L B'nai B'rith Hillel Building • 600.00 i B'nai B'rith Essay Contest • 1,200.00 ..,1lfona View Cemetery Loan • • • §55.325.00 Schedule A-2 Outstanding Pledges ••••••••••••••••• $ 2,600.00 f./.,.J~~ -, ,r' 0 n , ,_. 0. M / ~ rfJ rr~~ ;,.,.\. --r~ !;<,(,~ - �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES 1946-47 PLEDGES /4ron, Louis • • • • • , 11 , Sylvia • • • • • • • • • • • • " , Tony • • • • • • • • • • • • • Ashendorf, Family • • • • • • • • • tt , Hrs. S. • • • • • • • • • Adler, Harold • • • • • • • • J. ugust, Dr. Ra1ph • • • • • • • • • Baru, Stanley • • • • • • • • Berman, Harry H• • • • • • • • • • • 8 , Harry S. • • • • • • • • • • 11 , Louis ,• • . • • . • . • • • n , Ruben • • • • • • • • • • ~ , Mrs. Rose • • • • • • • • • B.)lf-nstein, Horris • • • • • • • • • ..13eukema, J.C. • • • .••.• ~peloff, Mrs. M. • • • • • • • • • Braverman, Herman • • • • • • • • • Zroutman, Nathan • • • • • • • • • • i,/ 11 , Samuel • • • • • • • • • • 11 ,_.,,,.. , Mrs. Samuel ••••• • • Benderoff, S. M. • • ••••••• Cane, Dr. S. H. · • • • • • • • • • • ~n, Sigmund • • • • • • • • • Cherin, Robert • '• • • • • • • • • • Cohan, Sol M. D. • ., • • • • • • Cohen, Bennie •••••••• Darmstader, L~. • • • • Epstein, Andrew •• • • • • • • • • Field, Harry • • • • • • • • • • • Fine, Francis • •• • • • • • • • • Fisher, Family • • • • • • • • • • • ; u , Herbert • • • ••••• ......- 11 , Mrs. Herbert • • • • • u , Sally & Marion • • • • • • • 0 , Mrs. Bernard . • • • • • • u , Mrs. Eugene • • • • • • • • Fogel, Wm . • • • • • • • • • • •• 500.00 100.00 500.00 500.00 50.00 50.00 1 1 000.00 200.00 300.00 1,500.00 400.00 300.00 100.00 50.00 50.00 10.00 200.00 150.00 ; 200.00 25.00 1,000.00 50.00 50.00 300.00 300.00 25.00 200.00 250.00 25.00 300 .00 3,000.00 50.00 10.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 100.00 /.-7./ 'Iv f; ✓ ✓ V ✓/V ,1 ✓ ✓/✓ {~/, //, 1/1 // /1 ✓/ ,1 1 /J 'I, '/ vI l ✓( /. 'J; ✓, ., ",/ I// ✓/ i~~II f -/--. �UNITED JEWISH CH/.RITIES - - 1946-47 PLEDGES ~eishman, Dr. N. • t,.;¥a.nk, Alfredo • ~ Friedenbe:i:-g, Dr. N.. Ffedman, Hyman • • .n'riend, MaLlrice • • ✓ o::i, HJ:n-m • • • • L •. • • • • • • • • Golden> r.,aurice • • • (Grossman Dep 't. Store 11 , Herman • • c2_ " , Mrs. Sadie 11 , Louis • • . 11 , Sam • • • • H'eobt, J. • • • " , f,irs. J. --Htfft,on, Julian ...,ffltgen, F. W. • Jacobs, Meyer • • • . • • • • • • • • • • • • . . • • • • • • • • • • .., .• . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • - • ,. • • • •. • • •fPQQ • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • . • • . • . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Jacobson, Mr. & nr s . s. •' • . Kantor, Horris • • • / . . • • • Kaufman, J. M. • • • • • • American Store :Equip. • • • Itrupp, David • • • • • Kaufman, Lillian • • • • Kelin, Dr. Marie • • • • Klayf, ~am • • • • • • • ~ne~ Harold. • • • • • • Klitzner, Rev. • • • • • • ~ s s , B ~• • • • • ~exander • • • • • .__ n , Sadie • • • • • • • ~ i n , Sara • • • • • • • • Lahr, Harry • • • • • • • • ~son, Jack • • • • • • • Lebow, Max • • • • • • / " , Sophia. • • • • • yLevin, Jess • • • • • • I.evine, Horris • • • • • • n , Jerome • • • • • "• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ~ • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ✓/ 200.00 // 250.00 / , 220.00 v / 100.00 JI 500.00 ✓ • 25.00 • 750.00 · • --/. 2,000.00 I ll ~o • 1,000.00 -I/ • J,000.00 • 1,000.00 ✓ / • 100.00 V~ , • JOO. 00 • 100. 00 ✓~ / • 100.00 Ji • 10.00 ✓/ • 25 • 00 Jf' 200.00 • JQ0.00 • 2,000.00 • 1,500.00 • 25.00 • 250.00 • 25.00 • 1,000.00 • 100.00 • 30.00 • 25.00 • 500.00 • 100.00 • 200.00 • 25.00 • 850.00 • 300. 00 • 25.00 • 50.00 • 25.00 • 10.00 • $ • • • ... l /J 1 f .JJ �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES 1947-47 ~ o f f , lft.ax l 1 PLEDGES ••••• • •••• • Levy, Reuben • • • • • • • • • • • Locke, Charles • • • • •• • • • • Lipman, S. & H• • • • • •• • • • • :i..-tarson, Leo. • •••••••••• ~delsohn, Herman • • • • •• .,_.Metz, James ••••••••••• Neumer, Ted •••••• • •••• '-0ppenheim, B. • • • • • • • • • ~ e r , Albert • • • • i • • • • • Price, Family. • • •••••• '-Rapaport, J. c • • • • • •• •••• Roden, Israel • • • ••• • • • • • Rodoff, Fred • • • • • • • • • • • Rogers, Mr. & Hrs. L• • • • • • • • Rosen, Harold • • • • • • • • • • • '-ftosen, Douglas • • • • • • • • • • " , Mrs. Douglas • • • • • • • • ~ , liarcia • • . • • . • . • • • u , Leo • • • • • • -7 , Florence • .-ftosenbaum, Sam • Rosenberg, Hax • n , Robert " • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ••• , Rose • • • • • • • • 11 , Seymour • • • • • • • • ~ ' Martin • • • • • • ••• Rubinsky, Chas • • • • • • • • • • • " , Florence • • • • • • • • ~ If ' ~ •• • • • •••• Rabbi~~ • .• . •.••• Urs. Slftlow • • • • • • • • • • • Shmookler, Abe ••• • • • • • • • " , Rebeccah. • • • •• Schubb, nax •• • • •• •• • Schumacher, Max • • • • • • • • • • n , Le·ab • • • • • • • • • $ 50.00 150.00 100.00 3,000.00 20.00 50.00 50.00 1,000.00 100.00 25.00 1,500.00 100.00 200.00 200.00 325.00 1,200.00 50.00 10.00 100.00 1,500.00 100.00 500.00 750.00 200.00 25.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 25.00 250.00 25.00 1,000.00 100.00 100.00 200.00 50.00 �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES 1946-47 PLEDGES 25 ..00 .. •. • • .. .• $ 10.00 .. . • .. .. • •. 2,000.00 500.00 . . . . . .. ..• .. . ..• . 100.00 . . . . .• . . • . • 250.00 10.00 • • • 250.00 . . . . . . .. •. .• . .. • 25.00 • • 100.00 .. .. . .. .. .• . . .• .• .• 300.00 J0.00 . . • • .•• .•. .. . • 500.00 .. .. •. . . . .• • 500.00 • 50.00 • . . . . . . • 75.00 .. . . . .• •• .• • • •. •• •• 4,000.00 250 ..00 . . . . . . . . . • 1,000 ..00 • . • • . . 200.00 . . . 25.00 . .•• . .. .. .•. .. .•. • 100.00 . . .• • . . . .. ..• 600.00 150,00 .. 10,000.00 . . .. .. .. .. .. ... ... .. 500.00 Schumacher, Sam • • u Lotta • Silverman, ' Harold • n Sol • • Simcoe, Ed' • Smith, Chas. n , Mrs. Chas. • n Ely 11 ', Mrs. Ely • Simon, Joe • • Singer, Joe • Singer, Jacob • • Stein, Frederick • ~ei.ndler, Milton • ...--- 11 , Frances " , Jack Strifling, Joe nu Syd ' Hamilton Apts. • • -s'i'egel, Samuel • • Smith, Saul • • Teles, Dr. M. • • Wiener, Josiah • II , Mrs. Josiah Wiener, Paul • Aest Mich. Steel • • • • • • • • ' 11 ~ * TOTAL PLEDGES \ . • • • .. ~ '( • $64 2020,00 �r ' �t - / .____/ / OFFICERS Chairman J.M.KAUFMAN Vice Chairman HARRY S. BERMAN SAMUEL LIPMAN Treasurer . Secretary DR. MORRIS TELES HONORARY CHAIRMAN Paul M. Wiener TRUSTEES Abe Ashendorf Harry A. Fisher Dr. Norman A. Fleishman Samuel G. Klayf Leo S. Rosen Harold Silvet'man ADVISORY TRUSTEES Francis N. Fine Mrs. R. L. Levy Seymour I. Rosenberg Mrs. J. S. St.ifling �UNITED JE,:ISH CHARITIES BOARD MEETING November 24, 1940 at the home of the Chairman, J.M.Kaufman A board meeting of the elected officers and trustees of the U.J.C. of Greater k'uskegon was held on November 24, 1946 at the home of Mr. J .M.Kaufman. The meeting was opened at 11:00 A.k. The following were present: J.M.Kaufman, chairman Paul Hiener, hmnorary chairman Trustees: Dr. Norman Fleishnan, Samuel Klayf, and Leo Rosen. Guests: Harold Silverman and ~orris Teles, secretary pro-tern. The acting secretary read the minutes of the meeting of September 4, 1946. He then suggested a correction, An allocation to the Zionist Expansion FUnd had been erroneously recorded as one to the Zionist Emergency Council. The correction was accepted and recorded, and the minutes were approved after a motion by Klayf, seconded by Rosen. A clause in a motion made at that meeting was discussed by Paul ·.1iener, namely, 11 • • • that iuture membership in the Council of Jewish 1ielfare Federation be held in abeyance until new officers for the U.J.C. for the year 1946-47 are organized." Mr. Wiener explained that the Council asked for 1% of the entire proceeds of our U.J.C. drive, but he felt that money allocated to the United Jewish Appeal should be excepted. The opinion was shared by the others present, but action was deferred. The minutes of the general membership meeting and banquet of November 6, 1946 were read and approved. The acting secretary also read the resolution making Paul \liener a lifetime voting honorary chairman of the U.J.C. �The chairman nominated as advisory trustees the followings Reeva Levy Seymour I. Rosenberg Harold Silverman Syd Strifling Morris Teles The board unanimously confirmed these appointments. The chairman nominated Morris Teles as secretary of the U. J.C. to serve at an annual salary of $250.00. The election was unanimous. The chairman asked permission to appoint another ten trustees to assist him and the board in its work. It was pointed out that the by-laws of the organization does not permit the appointment by the chairman and the board of any additional trustees. It was suggested however, that non-voting advisors be appointed with the rank of consultant trustees to assist and to advise the board in its efforts of raising money and making allocations. The chairman then nominated, and the board approved, the following members as consultant trustees: Louis Berman, Gene Berman, Francis Fine, Maurice Golden, Herman Grossman, Jack Lawson, Marcella Locke, Samuel Price, Frederick Stein and Josiah Wiener. It was explained by the chairman and affirmed by the board that Rabbi Lewis Satlow is invited to participate at all meetings or this group. Leo Rosen moved that proper steps be taken to modify the National Lumberman's Bank account of the u. J. c., now requiring the signature of Paul Wiener, so that Chairman Kaufman's signature be used instead. The motion was seconded by Norman Fleischman, and carried. The meeting was adjourned at 12s02 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Morris Teles, Secretary �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES BOARD MEETING November 27, 1946 at the home of Chairman J.M. Kaufman A meeting of the board of the United Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon was hel d on Wednesday, November 27, 1946 at the home of the chairman, J.M. Kaufman. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 P.M. Officers present included J.M. Kaufman, Chairman; Sam Lipman, Treasurer; Morris Teles, Secretary; Paul Wiener, Honorary Chairman. Vice-chairman Harry S. Berman was out of town and could not attend. Trustees present were: Harry Fisher, Dr. Norman Fleischman, Samuel Klayf, Seymour Rosenberg and Harold Silverman. Trustees absent included the following: Abe Ashendorf, Leos. Rosen, Harold Rosen, Reeva Levy and Syd Strifling. Consultant trustees present were Marcella Locke and Rabbi Lewis Satlow. The minutes of the meeting of November 24th were read and apryroved. The chairman reported that trustee Harold Rosen had asked to be relieved of his duties as a voting member of the board. The chairman nominated Advisory Trustee Harold Silverman to fill the office of trustee vacated by Mr. Rosen. He also nominated Consultant Trustee Francis Fine to fill Mr. Silverman's office of advisory trustee, and nominated Harold Rosen to serve as a consultant trustee. ~11 nominations were approved by the board. The chairman charged those present with the responsibility of soliciting pledges from members of the community from whom no commitments had been thus far received. Each trustee assumed specific assignments. Sam Lipman moved that of the total proceeds of the 1946-47 drive of the u. J.C. everything in excess of $10,000 be allocated to the United Jewish Appeal. The motion was seconded by Harry Fisher, and carried. Samuel Klayf recommended that a financial secretary be appointed to be responsible for the solicitation of pledges and for the collection and re po rting of all funds handled by the U. J. C. �He was supported by Morris Teles, but the chairman moved that discussion of the subject be tabled. The secretary reported that pledges to date had exceeded $67,000 and that collections were in excess of $5400.00. The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P. M. Respectfully submitted, Morris Teles, Secretary �MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Held January 7, 1947 at the Occidental Hotel, Muskegon, Michigan A regular board meeting of the United Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon was called to order by Vice-Chairman Harry S. Berman on January 7, 1947 at 8:30 P.M. Those present included Vice-Chairman Harry S. Berman, Treasurer Samuel Lipman, Secretary Morris Teles and Trustees Leo Rosen, Reeva Levy, Marcella Locke and Rabbi Satlow. Absent were Chairman J.M. Kaufman, Honorary-Chairman Paul Wiener and Trustees Abe Ashendorf, Harry Fisher, Dr. Norman Fleischman, Samuel Klayf, Harold Rosen, Seymour Rosenberg, Harold Silverman and Syd Strifling. Most of those absent were out of town. Our guest for the evening was Mr. William Avrunim of the Council of Jewish Federations and Welfare Funds. Mr. Avrunim was invited to Muskegon to explain to the board the purposes and the needs of the Council. Mr. Avrunim's remarks were enlightening and well received. He explained that the Council was formed to fill a need demanded by local chartty boards. The Council investigates the nature of the organizations which make charitable requests of local federations. The needs of these organizations, their budgets, their purposes, etc., are studied by the Council and these results are made available to the individual communities. This information is necessary in order to make reasonable and equitable allocations. Mr. Avrunim pointed out specific instances of disproportionate allocations made because of a dearth of statistical information. Mr. Avrunim also made remarks concerning the relationship of local to national organizations, and recommended greater autonomy for local federations. He lamented the mushroom growth of civic protective agencies whose work too often overlapped. He criticized organizations which raise money for operational expenses, and use these funds for capital expenditures. He recommended the establishment of inter-community cultural groups to facilitate the procurement of qualified Jewish lecturers and entertainers for the small towns and cities. He closed by urging us to send delegates to the National Convention to be held in Atlantic City on January 31st. The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P. M. Respectfully submitted, Morris Teles, Secretary �MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES UNITED JEWISH CHARIT~ SPECIAL MEETING Held January 22, 1947 at the Occidental Hotel, Muskegon, Michigan A special meeting of the United Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon was held at the Occidental Hotel on January 22, 1947. In the absence of chairman J.M. Kaufman, vice-chairman Harry s. Berman presided. The treasurer, Sam Lipman, and the secretary, Morris Teles were also present. Trustees· present included Rabbi L. Satlow, Abe Ashendorf, Max Rosenberg, Liarold Rosen, Revy Levy, and Marcie Locke. The meeting was called to order at 8:30 and the minutes of January 7 were read and approved. The chair read a letter from chairman J.M. Kaufman addressed to the United Jewish Appeal. The l~tter informed the U.J.A. of this community's fl.nancial burden in its attempt to build a house of worship. Mr. Kaufman pointed out that the building project had been delayed by the war, and that its facili~s were desperately needed to fill the needs of the community. He explained the financial demands made upon llfuskegon Jewry and the latter's limitations in meeting these demands. He conjectured that for the year 1947-8 we would be unable to approach our accomplishments of 1946-47, and asked that we be assigned a quota not in excess of $15,000. After much discussion in favor for and against the views expressed in the letter, Sam Lipman suggested that Mr. Kaufman's recommendations be adopted. It was decided that H. s. Berman, Harold Rosen, and Morris Teles re-draft the letter to exclude unnecessary detail. Abe Ashendorf moved that Harry S. Berman be authorized to cosign checks issued by the U. J . C. Max Rosenberg seconded the motion, and it earried. Without a formal motion it was agreed not to send a delegate to Atlantic City for the convention of the Collllcil of Jewish Federations and Welfare Funds. Harold Rosen moved that a check of $15,000 be sent to the United Jewish Appeal. Abe Ashendorf seconded the motion, and it carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:38 P.M. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED llorris Teles Secretary �4-15-47 lTIUTED JEWISH CHARITIF..S Special Board Meeti.11g at 1604 Jefferson St. Muskegon, Michigan A special meeting of the United Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon was held at the home of acting Chairman, Harr--3 A. Berman on April 15, 1947. The meeting was called to order by Mr. Berman at 8:45 P.M. Morris Teles, secretary, was present. and Sam Lipmen, treasurer were absent. J.M. Kaufman, chair:nan Trustees present included Abe Ashendorf, Harry A. Fisher, Dr. Norman Fleish:na.n, Francis Fine, Mrs. R. L. Levy, and S. I. l:tosenberg. Trustees absent were Samuel G. Klayf, Leo S • .dosen, Harold Silverman, and Mrs. J • .s. Strifling. Consultent trustees present were Max Rosenberg, Ted Neumer, Fred Rodoff, a.~d N.rs. Charles Locke. The minutes of January 22 were read and apnroved. The acting chair~an gave a report on the collections to date, more than half of the total pledged. He stressed the importance of completing collections to avoid conflict with other requests in future drives. Those present assumed the responsibility of making personal contacts with the members who were in arrears in their payments. Mrs. Levy made a request for an allveation of $1,000 for Youth Aliyah. The subject was tabled after some discussion. The meeting was adjourned at 10;20 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Morris Teles �United Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon Special Board Meeting at 1604 Jefferson Street June 10, 1947 Note: Since Mr. J.M. Kaufman is no longer ablo to serve as chairman, these minutes will in the future refer to vicechairman H. s. Ben:ian as chairman of the U. J.C. A special. Board meeting of the United Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon was called to order by Chairman dsrry S. Berman at his hone on June 10, 1947 at 8:50 t'. " · Alro present were trustees Abe Ashendorf, Francis Fine, Mrs. R • .Lo. Levy, S. I. Rosenberg, and the secretary. Absent ,ere Sam Lip:nen, treasurer, and trustees H'lrry Fisher, Dr. Norl!lrul Fleishm3n, Sru:r.1.el Klayf, Leo Ronen, Harold Silverman and Mrs. J. Stripling. Paul Wiener, honorary chairman was also absent. Consultant trustees Louis Berman, Mrs. Harry H. Beman, and Frederick Stein were present. Mrs. Harry S. Berman was present by invitation. The minutes of April 15th were read and approved. After much previous study by the trustees and after some three and a half hours of discussion and debate, allocations were tentatively approved to twenty-nine (29) different groups (see accompanying table) • Requests by twenty-seven (27) other organizations were rejected. Three other re uests re uired further sttdy and consideration. Altogether $5450.00 in allocations was tentatively approved, to be voted upon at the next board meeting. Francis Fine ~oved that the board of trustees and its officers recommend to the boards of trustees of Congregation B 1no.i Israel and the Building Fund that a joint drive for funds be instituted by the three organizations. S. I. Rosenberg moved that the motion be amended vlith a motion that the chniroan appoint a committee of three (3) members of the board to meet with the boards of the other organizations to consider the possibility and desirability of a joint drive, and to report back to this boarj within thirty (30) days. The motion and its amendnent carried unan:iI:lously. The o::eting was adjourned at 12:30 A. M• Respectfully submitted, Morris Teles ~ - ~- - - ·-r- �ALLOCATIONS RECO'!MENDED TENTATIVELY ON JUNE 10, 1947. American Friends of the Hebrew University American Jewish Conference American Jewish Congress B1 nai Brith Wider Scope . Council of Jewish Federations and Welfare Funds Dropsie College Federated Council of Palestinian Institutions Histadrut Ivrith Hebrew Theological College (Chicago) Haifa Institute of Technology Hias (Hebrew Shelt~ring & Aid Society} Hebrew Union College (Cincinnati) Histadrut of Palest.lne Jewish Institute of Religion Jewish Welfare Board Jewish Telegraphic Agency Joint Defense Appeal Levi Memorial Hospital (Hot Springs) Medical School of Hadassah & Hebrew University Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary of N. Y. Synagogue Council of America Transcient & Local Fund Reserve United Jewish Layman ' s Com..Tllittee Yemerite Jews, Society for YIVO (Yiddish Scientific Institue Weizmen Institute Youth Aliyah z .o.A. Expansion Fund S.0.S. - J.D. C. $ 200 25 50 350 150 50 100 25 100 100 200 100 100 250 125 100 600 50 250 100 25 500 50 25 25 50 1000 500 250 �NO ALLOCATIONS Agudas Israel American Assoc. of Jewish Education American Encyclopeodic Soc. Belfaire Bicur Cholim Conference on Jewish Relations Chchmey Lubbin (Detroit) Denver Hospital Jewish Consumptive Relief Society (Denver) Jewish Labor Comr.iittee Jewish Encyclopaedic Handbook Jewish Braille Inst. Lubavitcher Yishiva Los Angeles Sanitorium Labor Zionist Committee Mesifta Machzike Hadaat Mer Yeshwa National Jewish Children's Home National Farm School Ohel Jacob Protestant, The Palestine Symphony Orchestra Telshe Yeshivah Union of Ortilodox Jewish Cong. of America Vaad Hatzaleh Kaminetz Yeshiva �July 1, 1947 UNIT.lill JEUSH CHARITIES BOARD r.m.ETING Occidental Hotel July 1, 1947 A special board meeting of the United Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon was held in the Bronze Room of the Occidental Hotel on July l, 1947. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Harry s. Berman at 8:20 P. M. Others present were as follows: Sam Lipman, treasurer, Morris Teles, secretary. Trustees: Harry Fisher, Samuel Klayf, Leo Rosen, Harold Silverman, Mrs. R. L. Levy, Seymour Rosenberg, and Mrs. Joseph Strifling. Trustees absent were Abe Ashendorf, Dr. Norman Fleishman, and Francis Fine. Mrs. Charles Locke was also present as a consultant trustee. The minutes of June 10th were read ruid approved. Sam Lipman, treasurer gave an informal report, affirming the collection of about $48,000 and the expenditure of about $46,000. About $20,000 was still outstanding. Some of the allocations, tentatively recommended by the board on June 10th were approved as follows: American Jewish Congress B'nai Brith, Wider Scope Federated Council of Palistinian Institutions Hebrew Theological College (Chicago) Haifa Institute of Technology Jewish Telegraphic Agency $ s.o.s.-J.n.c. 50 350 100 100 100 100 250 1000 Youth Aliyah z.o.A. - Expansion Fund $ 500 2550 Other allocations were revised as follows: From American Jewish Conference $ 25 $ Council of Jewish Federations & Welf. Funds 150 Dropsie College 50 Jewish Vielfare Board 125 Joint Defense Appeal 6oo Yivo {Yiddish bcientific Institute) 25 Weizman Institute 50 Jewish Theological Seminary Undecided To 50 100 100 150 800 0 100 200 $ 1500 �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON Special Ooard Meeting Lakos' Dining Room October 3, 1947 A special board meeting of the United Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon was called to order by vice-chairman Harry S. Berman at Lakos' Private Dining Room on October 3, 1947 at 8:45 P. M. The object of the meeting was to discuss with U. J . A. representatives the prospective quota f>r our local U. J.C . organization. Mr . Milton Kosen and Mrs. Marcia Cohen represented the U.J.A. The secretary, Morris Teles, and the following trustees v1ere present: Dr. Norman A. Fleischman, Leos . Rosen, Harold Rosen, Harold Silverman, Mrs . R. L. Levy, Seymour I. Rosenberg, Mrs. J. Strifling and Francis Fine. The following were absent: J.M. Kaufman, chairman; Sam Lipmen, treasurer; and trustees Abe Ashendorf, Harry Fisher, and Samual Klayf, Paul Wiener, honorary chairman. Also present were consultant trustees, Maurice Golden, Mrs. Charles Locke and Frederick Stein. Joe Strifline and Max Rosenberg were also present and participated in the discussions . Leo Rosen presented to the board and to the U. J . A. representatives a brief summary of the com:mnity 1 s financial capacity and obligations with respect to our building progra~, our communal activities, and to the u. J. A. He pointed out the importance of completing our building program to assure the continuance and development of a virile community. The well-integrated community could afford constant contributions to U.J.A., and we must not allow our resources to be dissp~ted. The morale of the com.immity is at stage in protecting the building program . Nevertheless, Mr . Rosen concluded, we should be happy to accept a reasonable cuota from U.J.A., anything within reason that would not criople our capacity for future growth. �u.J.C.. The chair then appointed the following to the nrogram committee for the annual banquet: Francis Fine, Chairman; Seymour Rosenberg, d~rold Rosen, Dr• Morris Teles, Dr. Norman ilieshman, Maurice Golden, Paul Wiener, J. M. Kaufman, and Harry S. Berman. The follov;ing were appointed to the nominating com.,ittee: r.h-s. R. L. Lev,;, Harry Fisher, Leo Rosen, Samuel Klayf, H~rold Silverman, Samuel Li?man, Harry S. Ber:nan, Paul Wiener, and .J. :'.~. Kaufman, Chairman. The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 P.M. Renpectfully submitted, Horris Teles �V. J, C. . Jo - 3 - 'I 7 Fred Stein asked Mr. Kosen if the forthco:ning drive would be the last great camp'lign. Mr. Kosen answered that we cannot anticip.:i.te history. U. J. A. leaders had hoped that the 85,000 D. P. 1 s in Europe would be resettled in 1946. Instead, their members enlarged to 250,000, bnigration to Pales+,ine and elsewhere was restricted, resettle~ent in the lands of their origin wus obstructed by politics &nd war-born antisemitism. Furthermore, the American 1ollar had beco~e devaluated, opportunities of procuring Army surolus at reduced prices had disappeared, U.N.N.R.A. was dead, and I.R.O. remained in existence only on pa~er. The need is at nresent for more than the $170,000,000 asked. $400,000,000 could be used. Some of those present expressed the belief that their individu:11 contributions to the forthco:'1ing ca:noaign ·m-a.Ld be less than last year. They had, they s1id, extended themselves beyond their capacities last year on the promise that last year ' s campaign would be the last grsat one. It was pointed out that had some 250,000 Jews sill alive in Eiu_rope, died last year our problem would have been si.!nryler, the demands on us sm~ller. Should we com0lain th~t we still have the opportunity of aiding these brothers? Mrs. Cohen ~ave a brief and informal talk. She questioned that anyone would be deprived of the neces.,ities of life by increasing their contributions . She reminded the audience that during the war years of 1941-45, our coo.:au.riities prospered financially and m~de no contributions to save European Jewry because they could not. After a free ride of five years, she damanded, it is time to pay. Motions and amend.'Ilents were made to assume various definite quotas. Wnen these were all defeated the following ~otion by Harry S. BeraPn (who had yielded the chair to Leo Rosen) carried: 11 That the United Jeuish Charities of Greo.ter Muskepon exert ever/ effort to attain the highest possible goal, ana that all names collected in excess of $10,000 be allocated to the United Jel'rish AT)oeal.n �J£ w Is H Cff-PrflTl'ES SPECIAL BOARD IBETING Harry S. Ber~1an, Host November 6, 1947 A special meeting of the Board of Trustees o~ the United Jewish Charities of Greater !us~ on wav held at the home of vice-chairman H'll'ry S. Beroen on Novemb r 6, 1947. The neeting was c::llled to or.for at 9:00 P.M. Sam Lipman, treasurer and !orris Teles, secretary were resent. J • • Kaufman, chairman and Paul M. Wiener, honorary chairman were absent. Trustees present included Francis .t!ine, Sam Klayf, Reva Levy, Leo Rosen, S. I. Rosenbere, and H rold Silv r • an. Absent were trustees Abe Ashendorf, Harry Fisher, Dr. Norman Flieshman and Syd Strifling. Consultant trustee Marcie Locke as present. Also present 1ere visitors Jack Lipman, Ted Neumer and H. Braverman. The minutes of the preceding meeting were read and approved. Sam Li man uestioned the board ' s authority to accept a quote in behalf of their successors in office. A list of uncollected pled es r.ere read and discussed. Those pled es re arded as collectable were assiened to various trustees for collection. Others \7ere clan..,ified as uncollectable, and some ere suspended . The acting chairman appointed S. I. Rosenberg to investigate the re uirements of a local needy family, and to act u~on this case within general limits outlined. The chair outlined plens for the forthcoming crur:paien, and mentioned Mr . ~idney Flatlow as a prospective speaker. J.M.. Kaufoan Vias a pointed chairman of the nominating com.:ittee, anc'! Francis Fine was appointed chnirlll8.ll of the pro ram committee (see minutes of October 3, 1947) . The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 P.M:. nn~ ~ctfully submitted, ~ Morris Teles, Secretary ... - r-r.:.r.;r;--.-;;;.t:;-.;. - - - ............... �fJAJ11£D J £W lS J-f c.~A~ITI E S ~ryecial Board Meeting 1604 Jefferson Street November, 12, 1947 A special board meeting of the Uni tP.d Chari ties of Gre'.1ter nusker;on was held s.t the home of IL."'rry &. Ber"lan on November l?, 1947. Vice-chairman Harry s. Berman called the meeting to order at 9 :00 P.M. All the officers .ere present, namely, J . f!. Kauf.::nan, Chairman; H. s. Berman, vice-chair~an; Samuel Linmen, Treasurer; Morris Teles, secretary; Paul M. Wiener, honorary chairman. Trustees present included Reva Levy,~ - I. Rosenberg , Harry Fisher, Harold 0ilverman, and Syd. Strif_ling . Trustees absent included Abe Ashendorf, Dr. :K . A. Flt~ ~ ~-1m1, Saoue_l Klayf , Leo Rosen, and Francis Fine . Also present were consultant trustees fhrcella Locke and Samuel frice, and visitors Jack Lip~an, Ted Neumer, :md Sam Cohen, the latter from out of tovm . Jack Lioman is the de facto treasurer of this organization. The minutes of' November 6, 1947 were read and approved. The treasurer reported that $13,105 in pledtec were still out.;tand.i.ng. Some progress in collections had been ~ade since the previous nee ting of 11. -r.eek a::;o, and all outstnndin 6 c:-- ~es 1:ere discussed. Sam Price anncunced that he would pay only tl,OOO of his $2, 500 oled.._e . Paul M. tliener arrruigcd to discuss the matter further \;ith him . Ke:ly Kaufman moved that Gus deJong ' s unhonored pledge of $25 be cancelled . Motion carrie.d . Mrs . Locke recor.imended that D:,:.vid Br; cellea. ~ne board concurred. cis 1 pledge of ~25 be can- �v. J.C. ,1-12.- 'fJ. The following allocations f;crc approved: Motion.& ~ Amount. Hebrew University Paul Wiener American Jewish Conference M. Golden 50 Histad.rut Ivrith Harry Fisher 50 RIAS (Hebrew Sheltering and Aid Society) Syd Strifling 200 Hebrew Union College (Cincinnati) Syd Strifling 150 Histadrut of Palestine PauJ. Wiener 150 Jewish Institute of Religion Paul ••iener 150 Levi Memorial Hospital (Hot Springs) H. Silverr.ian 100 Medical School of Hadassah and the Hebrew University Paul Wiener 1800 $500 Rabbi Isaac Elchenan Theological Seminary of N.Y San Lipr::an • United Jewish Layman's Committee s. I. Rosenbere Society for Yemenite Jens 150 50 Paul Wiener $ Allocated on July 1, 1947 Total Allocated to date 3400 _1-.r_o_50 __ $ 7450 - .S-0 ~~- t u . , ~ i~1,1q~7. ~- - - - - - - - - .... - - - - - - -- -- - - -- - ... - ·-- - -- - --- ------- .,,.---.. . . .----.... ·- ·- -- --., �I I-Ii-- 'f 7 V .J . C. . Paul ••iener T'.!arle thf"l follo·.,ing moticn: That $1000 be olaced in reserve to care for local needy cases, That up to $250 of this amQunt may be disbursed by either the chairmen, treasurer, or secretary without consultaticn vdth the board, That if this $250 be disbursed to more than one family, an equal amount be automatically made available to the sane officers for similar purposes, That if this $250 be disbursed to one family only, further expenditures in this case shall re1uire action by the board. The motion carried. The cha~r appointed S. I • .rtosenberg, Sam Lipnan, end Sam Price to investigate further the type of aid that could be r,iven to a local needy case. The chair asked for permission to engage a typist to assist in nailine u .J.A. literature to the community. No action was taken . The meeting was adjourned at midnight. Resoectfully submitted, Morris Teles �UNIT.till JEI7IuH CHARI'I'lES OF uREATER ID..iKEGON Special Board Meeting 16o4 Jefferson Street Nove=ber 20, 1947 A special board oeet1ng of the United Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon vras held at the hone of Harry S. Berman on November 20, 1947. The meeting was called to order by vicechairman Harry s. Ber::ian. J . • Kaufman, cho.irman; Paul M. \Uener, honorary chairoa.n; Sam Lipman, treasurer; and Dr . Llorris Teles, secretary, were present. Trustees present included Harry Fisher, Leo Rosen, Harold Silverman, Francis Fine, t!rs. R. L. Levy and Mrs. J. S . Strifling. Trustees absent were Dr. N. A. Flieshrnan, Sam Klayf, and S. I. Rosenberg. Also present were Sam Price ond Mrs . Churles Locke, consultant trustees, and visitors Harold Rosen, Joseph Hecht, 2.nd Dr . R. V. August. The follo~ing pledges for the year 1946-7 were reduced or cancelled: Abe Ashendorf from Margaret Ashendorf froo David Ashendorf from Gus DeJong from Dr. N• A. Flei~hman From Lyle & Joan Hershfield n Al Parker from $ 2000 50 10 25 600 125 100 to to to to to to to $ 500 0 0 0 200 0 25 Francis Fine asked for an allocation for the Hillel Foundation Building Fund in Lansing in the amount of $500. It '\'las gr n+r l . Mr . Fine also asked for 600 to be used by the local B ' na: ::r: 'Ji organi~ation to sponsor an essay contest . The allocation was approved . Leo S. Rosen recommended a loan of $1200 to the Mona View Cemetery Association. It was approved . The neeting as adjourned informally at 10:30 P. ~. Respectfully submitted, Morris Teles �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON Annual i~embership ~eeting December 7, 1947 The annual membership meeting of the United Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon was held at the Occidental BaJlroom on December 7, 1947. Harry s. Berman, acting chairman, presided. Program chairman for the evening was Francis Fine. The meeting was opened with the blessing of the first Chanukah candle by Rabbi Jacob Klitzner. The principal speaker, Mrs. Sophie .;;panjaard, was int.reduced by Mr. Fine, and the speech was recorded and rebroadcast by radio station WKBZ. n Mrs. Spanjarrd told of her two years residence in German concentration camps. She described the horrors and inhumanities to which her group was subjected, and reminded the audience that she belonged to a "privileged" group. The picture the speaker presented reminded th~ audience of the starvation, degradation, and liquidatjon imposed upon our people by a nation sadisticaJly insane with power and unrestraint. Total pledges to date are $73,329.50. Total collectjons to date are $11,216.00. The following officers and trstees were elected: I 1 arry s. Berman, chairman; Harry A. Fisher, vice-chairman; Francis Fine, Sam Klayf, Sam Lipman, Ted reumer, Harold Rosen, Harold Silverman, and Syd Strifling, trustees. Respectfully submitted, Morris Teles n �EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON 1947-1948 H ARRY S. BERMAN Chairman \ \ / �- The success of organized community charities and philanthropies to a great extent depen<ls on the sympathy, generosity and ability of its leaders. The Un,te<l Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon face<l its greatest challenge last year when it ha<l to raise more fun<ls than at any time before in ,ts history and still not interfere\\ ith the fund-raising for our Temple. This challenge \\ as accepte<l by the able and energetic Harry S. B<:rman. Through his able lea<lership and devotion to the cause, a new goal was attained. To you, Harry S. Berman, the community acknowle<lges a <lebt of gratitude and appreciation for an assignment well <lone. PAUL M. WIENER, Honorary Chairman �A f.IBSSAGE FROO THE CHAIRHAN OF THE U. J . C. It was indeed an honor and pr ivilege to have been singled out by this community to head the U.J.C. drive in the past year. I say it was an honor because t he community by electing me for the task, showed its trust , confidence and faith in my ability to fulfill my assignment. The reason I deem it a privilege is because not everyone is privileged to live in a country such as ours where there is not only opportunity for its citizens to live in peace but where man can extend a helping hand to his fellow man, deprived of similar privileges and' opportunities. Buskegon Jewry deserves credit for its generous gifts to the U.J. C. in past years . Our giving made it possible for our brethren tc fight heroically and emerge victoriously. (continued on next page) �MESSAGE ( continued) The fight unfortunately is still on, and so our giving must not diminish this year. As a matter of fact, we must give more generously now than ever before. For while the doors of every land are practically closed to our warafflicted brethren still languishing in concentration camps, the State of Israeli has its friendly hand stretcred out to take them in, and give them a home in which they can live in freedom and enjoy a sense of dignity experienced by no other Jew anywhere on the globe. Our brethren in Europe and Palestine ask for cooperation. Let us answer them generously. HARRY S. BERMAN Chairman * ** * * ** * �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES CASH RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS FOR YEAR ENDED DEC. 3, 1948 Amounts pledged 19.47-48 (Schedule A-1) $76,776.50 Cash in Bank & on Hand 11/26/1947 $7,994.52 Collected on 1946-47 pledges 1,850.00 Refund from B'nai B 1rith, Essay Contest 600.00 Check issued 4/30/46 to Michigan Hillel Building Fund, not cashed and cancelled 50.00 Remittance from Mona Vie\'7 Jewish Cemetery Association 2,000.00 12,494.52 Total Pledges Outstanding 1947-48 Shrinkage 1946-47 Shrinkage 1947-48 Moneys Allocated (Schedule A-2) $89,271.02 $ 6.69.3.00 200.00 75.00 _77,790.05 84,758.05 General Expenses: Dinners, Music, Flowers $ Printing, Stationery & Postage Secretarial, Clerical & Auditing 720.69 191.70 358.00 Cash in Bank Dec • .3, 1948 292.58 Checks on Hand Dec • .3, 1948 Total $ 2,950.00 1,270 • .39 .3,242.58 $89,271.02 This financial report was audited and compiled by Robert Kennedy, Tax Consultant, 216 Montgomery Building, Muskegon, Michigan �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES ALLOCATIONS 1947- 48 f:CHEDULE A- 2 } Special Relief • • • • • • •• • United Je~ish Appeal • • • • • • Eona View Jewish Cemet er y Ass 'n. Hadassah • • • • • • • • • • • • Hadassah (Youth Aliyah) • •• •• Joint Defense Appeal • • • • • • Levi Memorial Hospital • • • • • Council of Jewish Fed . & Welfare Funds • • • • American Jewish Congress • • • • Hai fa I nstitute of Technology •• Je,1ish Telegraphic Agency • • • • Jewish Wel~are Boord ••• • Weitzman Institute • • • • Histadruth I vrith • • • • • Hebr ew Union & J. I . R• • • • • • Histadruth of Palestine United Jewish Layman Committee • Society for Yeminite Jev,s • • • • Hias • . • • . . . . . . . • . • Je~ish Theological Seminary of America • • • • • • • Sisterhood B 1 nai Isr ael - S. o. S. American Friends of Hebrev. University • • •• Medical School Campaign of Hebre~ University and Hadassah •• • •• • National Jewish Wel far e Boar d Total $ 2 , 005. 92 63, 500. 00 \ 6,074.13 500. 00 500. 00 1, 800. 00 100. 00 100. 00 so.co 100.00 100. 00 150. 00 50. 00 50. 00 500. 00 150. 00 10.00 50. 00 200. 00 200. 00 250. 00 500. 00 700. 00 150 . 00 $77 ,790. 05 i J �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES YEAR 1947-48 PLEDGES SCHEDPLE A-1 Adler, Harold • • • • • • ••• $ 100.00 Aron, Louis • • • • . • • . • • . • 200.00 Aron, Sylvia • • • • • • • • • • • • 100.00 Aron, Tony • • • • • • • • 500.00 Ashendorf, Isadore • • • • • • • • • 215.00 Ashendorf, Jacob • • • • • • • • • • 500.00 Ashendorf, Max.. • . . . . . • 500.00 Ashendorf, Mrs. S. • • • • • • • • • 500.00 August, Dr. and Mrs. R• • • • • • • 2,000.00 Baru, Stanley • • • • • • • • • • • 300.00 Boru, Rose. • • • • • ••• 100.00 Baru, Elaine and David • • • • • • • 100.00 Berman, Gene. • • • • • • • • • 50.00 Berman, Harry H. • • • • • • • • 300.00 Berman, Harry S• • • • • • • • • • • 2,500.00 Berman, Louis M. • • • • • • • • • • 400.00 Berman, Reuben • • • • • • • • • • • 300.00 Bernstein, tir. and Mrs. M• • • • • • 50.00 Bess, Marcus • • • • • • • • • • 35.00 Billings, A• • • • • • • • • • • • • 10.00 Bolthouse, Anthony • • • • • • • • • 10.00 Braverman, Er. and r.:rs. H• • • • • • 300.00 Broutman, Nathan • • • • • • • • • • 100.00 Benderoff, Hr. and flrs. s. M• • • • 1,500.00 Cane, Dr. S. H• • • • • • • • • • • 101.00 Cane, David M. • ••••••••• 25.00 Cherin, Robert and Jerome • • • • • 600.00 Cherin, tlrs. Robert • • • • • • • • 50.00 Cherin, Nrs. Jerome • • • • • • 36.50 Cherin, Rochelle • • • • • • • • • • 25.00 Cohan, Dr. S. • • • •••••• 300.00 Cohan, Mrs. S • • • • • • • • • • • • 25.00 Cohen, Benny • • • • • • • • • • • • 100.00 Cohen, Robert N• • • • • • • • • • • 25.00 Darmstader, L. and H• • • • • • • • 600.00 Darmstadter, Elsa • • • • • • • • • 50.00 Epstein, Andrew J • • • • • • • • • • 250.00 �UNITED JE:'IISH CHARITI ES YEAR 1947-4_8 PLEDGES . .. . . . .. .. .. . Fi ne , Francis • • $ 500. 00 . 50. 00 Fine, Blanche • • Fine , Andy • . . 36 . 50 5, 000.00 Fisher, Harry, J . and B. • • 100. 00 Fisher, 1.irs. B. 10. 00 Fi sher, James A. Fisher, Sally and Marilyn 50. 00 • . . • Fleishman, Dr. N. • 50. 00 • Fleishman, t:r s . N. 37.00 Fogel, Hr. and Hrs. M. 50. 00 Fogel, f,,r . and Mrs . YI. 100. 00 • • Fogel , Mary 7.3. 00 • • Fr iedenberg, Dr . M. L. 500. 00 Fr iedman, Hyman R. 100. 00 Friend , Maurice . .300. 00 Galombeck, Warner 10. 00 • Galombeck, Martha 10. 00 Golden, Maurice W. 800. 00 • Golden, Urs . VI. 100. 00 • Goldman, Bennie 10. 00 Gr ossman, Herman • 1,000. 00 Grossman, Sadie . 1 , 000. 00 Gudelsky, Oscar 250. 00 Gudelsky, David 250. 00 Hecht, J . . . 300. 00 Hecht , firs . J . 100. 00 • Hughes and Hatcher, Inc. 500. 00 • Ja cobs , Meyer J0. 00 Jacobs , Holly 5.00 • Jacobson, Mr. and Urs . s. 200. 00 Kantor, Morr is J00. 00 Kaplan, rlaurice M. 10. 00 Kaufman , J . K. • 6 , 000. 00 • Kaufman , Lillian • JJ6. 00 • Kaufman, Richar d . 100. 00 Kaufmen, Gordon 100. 00 Kel in, Dr. rlarie 25. 00 • Klayf , Samuel G. .300. 00 • Kline, Harold 100. 00 Klitzner, Rabbi J . • .30..00 . .. . . . . . . ... .......... ...... . .. .. .. .. . ... . . . . ... .... . . . .. .. .. .... . . . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. ... ...... ... . . . . .. . . ... . . . . . . . . .. .. .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . .. ... .. .. .. . .. ... . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . ... ... .. . . . .. . .. . . . . .. ... .. A �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES YEAR 1947-48 PLEDGES Kositchek, Milton • • • • • • • • Kozen, Milton • . • • • • • • • • Komiss, Ben • • • • • • • • • Krause, Ed'l'lard H. • ; • • • • Lahr , Harry • • • • • • • • • Lebow, Max • • • • •••• Lebow, Sophia • • • . • Levine, Mr. and Mrs. M• • • • • • Levine, Jerome D• • • • • • • • • Levy, Reuben . • • • • •• Lipman, Hyman • • • • • • • Lipman, Jack •••••••••• Lipman, Edith • • • • • • • Lipman, Sam • • • • • • • • • • • Locke, Chas • • • • • • • • • • • • Larson, Leo •••••••• Mendelsohn, Herman •• ~ • • • • • fliller, Al. • • • • • • • • • • Newmark, Mrs. Ben • • • • • • • • Neumer, Ted • • • •••••• Oppenheim, Ben • • • • • • • • • • Price Family. • • •••••• Price, Mrs. Sam ••••• Rapaport, J.C • • • • • • • • • • Roberts, Barney ••••••• Roden, Israel • • • ••••• Rodoff, Mr. and ilrs. F. • • • • • Chase, Raleigh L• • • • • • • • • Rogers, Lyle • • • • • • . Rogers, Sylvia • • • • • • • • • • Rose, Leo • • • ••••• Rosen, Mrs. Douglas • • • • • • • Rosen, Herold • • • ••••• Rosen, Leo S. • ••• Rosen, Florence ••••••• Rosenbaum, Sam D. • • Rosenberg, Max ••••••••• Rosenberg, Robert • • • • •• Rosenberg, Rose • • • • • • • • • Rosenberg, Suzanne • • • • • • • • 25.00 25.00 20.00 250.00 35.00 500.00 25.00 50.00 10.00 75.00 3,000.00 75.00 36.50 3,000.00 50.00 15.00 50.00 25.00 25.00 1,750.00 50.00 1,500.00 100.00 100.00 25.00 100.00 300.00 10.00 500.00 25.00 100.00 10.00 1,000.00 1,500.00 100.00 200.00 1,250.00 200.00 36.50 10.00 $ �UNITED JEWISH CHARITI&S YEAR l9!:t_7-!:t_8 PLEDGES .. .. .. .. ... .. . ... ... ... .. ... . . ... .. ... . ...... . ... . . . . . . .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. Rosenber g, Seymour I . . .• Rubinsky, Chas . Rubinsky , Linda Rubinsky, Florence • .. Schultz , Dr. Leonard Schultz, liarilyn . Schubb , Uax . . Shmookler , l,,be . Shmookler , Rebecca Shurnacher, Leah Shums.cher, r;a.x . Shumacher, Ilr. and Hr s . s. • Sil\·erlilan, Har old Silverman, Sol . Simcoe, F.d • Simon, Joe Singer, Joe Singer, Sam J . Singer, Rose • . Smith, Chas. . Smith, Hrs . Chas . Smith, Ely • Smit,h, Mrs. Ely . Stein, Plr . and firs . F. !::teindlcr, Uilton . Steindler, Frances . S teindle!', Mr. and nrs. J . Stern, v:illiam • . Strifling , Joe S. • • Strifling, Syd . . . Hamilton ilpts. • Smith, Saul • • Teles, Dr. M. Tesslar, s. J . • Toy, Dr. Chas . Vender voor t , ?:rs . P. u. • Weiner, Jos iah • Wei ner, Mrs. J . Weiner, Paul 'Whitman, T. H. • . Total ...• ... ... .. . . .... . .. .. . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . .. .. .. .. .• .... .. .. ...... .... .... . ... . . . . .• .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . ...... . . ... ... . . ... ... . . . . . .. . . .. .. .• .. .. . ..... .... . .. 100. 00 100. 00 25. 00 75. 00 25 . 00 50. 00 100. 00 2 , 000. 00 100. 00 50. 00 250. 00 25 . 00 1 , 000. 00 500. 00 50. 00 100. 00 50. 00 JOO.DO 15.00 500. 00 50. 00 500. 00 10. 00 500. 00 500. 00 50. 00 100. 00 750. 00 3 , 500. 00 lOC. 00 1 , 000. 00 25 . 00 100. 00 25. 00 50. 00 2. 00 1,000. 00 236. 50 15, 000. 00 25.00 ~76 !776 =50 $ ~ .. ,.. /' �,.A..., UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER IVUSKEGm~ Special Board r.'eet'ng December 15, 1947 Harry s. Berman, Host A special board meeting of the United Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon was held at the home of the newly elected chairman, P.arry S. Berman, on December 15, 1947. The meeting was called to order by the chairman at 8:30 P .h~. The roll call follows: Officers present: Harry S. Berman, chairman; Harry A. Fisher, vice-chairman. Trustees present: Francis Fine, Sam Lipman, Ted Neumer, Harold Rosen, Harold Silverman, and Syd Strifling. Absent: trustee. Paul M. Wiener, honorary chairman; Sam Klayf, Also present were Gene Berman, Harry H. Berman, J. ~-. Kaufman, lv'ax Rosenberg, and Morris Teles. The minutes of the board meeting of November 20, and of the general meeting of December 7 were read and approved. The chair nominated and board approved the following appointments: For advisory trustees: Gene Berman, J. h\. Kaufman, Sam Price, S. I. Rosenherg, and h'orris Teles. For treasurer: Sam Lipman; for secretary, Morris Teles. For consultant trustees: Abe Ashendorf, Dr. R. V. August, Hortence Berman, L. M. Berman, Jerome Fisher, Dr. ~•. Friedenberg, r>'aurice Golden, Eerrnan Grossman, Charles Locke, Marcella Locke, Leo Rosen, ri'ax Rosenberg, Eli Srrith, Fred Stein, and Josiah Wiener. The chair reported that the monies made available to him to assist local needy persons had been disbursed, and that further funds were necessary. Sam Lipman then moved that the chairman be authorized to spend $125.00 a month for the next six months on a local needy case, without affecting the t250,00 in emergency funds for other cases that may arise. The motion carried. - - - - - - - - - - - - ._•-,....I - - ....,. - ... - - ~.. •- •• •- ,.,. ,_. - •,- •- •- •• •• •• •• •• ._. •• • • • •• • • , �The chair reported that many roombers of the con·muni ty had not yet been contacted for pledges. He read the names of these members, and those present assumed the obligation of soliciting these persons for commitments. The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 P.~. Respectfully submitted, Morris Teles �U.iITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON Special Board Meeting Occidental Hotel Bronze Room April 20, 194$ A special board meeting of the United Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon was held in the Bronze Room of the Occidental Hotel on April 20, 194$. The meeting was called to order by chairman Harry s. Berman at 8:45 P.M. The following officers were present: Harry A. Fisher, vice-president; Sam Lipnan, treasurer; Morris Teles, secretary. Trustees present included the following: Mrs. Harry H. Berman, and Francis Fine. Samuel Klayf, Ted Newman; Consultant Trustees present were Max Rosenberg and Fred Stein. Mrs. Isaac Grossman was our special guest. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The treasurer reported total pledges for the current fiscal year of $74,000 of which $35,000 had been collected. It was po'_nted out that many members of the community had not been contacted for pledges. When Mr. Lipran conplained that meetings had been too irregular, the chair pointed out that he had been asked to avoid interference with the building fund solicitations. The chair read a letter from our vice- president, Harry A. Fisher, in which the latter, upon advice of his physician, tendered his resignation. The board was unwilling to accept the resignation, and a:greed to postpone action on the matter. The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 P.M. Respectfully subnitted Morris Teles, secretary --~ - ------ ... --. -- .. �ROBERT KENNEDY T A X CONSU L TANT 21 ~~& MONTGOMERY BUILDING MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN BUSINESS PHONE 22·140 ce r l, 19 :r. am Lip :an. reaeurer. nited Jewish u er1t1ea, l.An u1lding, uakegon• ear 1ch1gan ira In accordanoe w1 tb arrange enta ade w1 tl r • l arry erman, Cba2 J'll1&D, the wr1ter baa e~.tned the rec rds for t e fiscal year 194'( ., 194 • tle re ort ot blo fi ings being attacbed . • ~b• report 1• d1v1ded ln two aect!ona aa Collowaa ect1on la · ate ent of' Caab Uece1pta and Dieburs checxile o e~u •l • 1at ot Pled ea nts A• 2• Allocations ooction 21 :.xhlbit A•l• npale Pledges Exhibit A• 2• Shrinkages t as een asoumed tbat Section One W111 be publ1sled in the annual report. 'Whereaa Section~ w111 be of' a conf'1• dent lal nature . ihe writer w1sbea to expreae hla apprec1at1on ot tbe ~-":....--....c_t u lty to ~ S&l"'Ved 7-CNL I �UNITED JEWISH CHAHITIES YEAR 1947-48 SCHEDULE Adler, Harold Aron, Louie Aron, Sylvia Aron., Tony Aahendort, Isadore ..,.,, Ashendorf, Jacob )b-'(J Aahendort, ~ax ~bV Aahendort, Mra. s. August, Dr. and Mra. R. Baru, Stanley: Baru, Roae Baru, Elaine and David Berman, Gene Berman, Harry H. Berman, Harry s. Berman, Louts M. Berman, Reuben Bernstein, Mr . and ~ra . M. Beaa, Marcua Billings., A. Bolthouae, Anthony Braverman, Mr. and ra. H. Broutman, Nathan Benderoft, Mr. and Mra. s. M. Cane, Dr. s. H. Cane, David r . Cherin, Robert and Jerome Cherin, Nre . Robert Cherin, rs. Jerome J Cherin, Rochelle :,( Cohan, Dr. s. Cohan, :M rs. s. Cohen, Benn7 Cohe-n, Robert ~• Darmatader, L. and H. Darmetadter, Elsa Epstein, Andrew J. Fine, Francia Fine, Blanche Fine, Andy Fisher, Harry, J. and B Fisher, t~ra. a. Fisher, James A. • Fisher, Sally and Marilyn Fleishman, Dr . N. Fleishman, ~rs. N. F'ogel, Mr. and Mrs. M. Fogol, ttr. and Mrs. w. Fogel, Mary Friedenberg, Dr . M. L. Friedman, Hyman R. li'riend, Maurice Oalombeck, Warner GalOlllbeok, Martha Golden, aurlk i. Golden, ! ra. • Goldman, Benn1o Grossman, Herman Grossman, Sadd1e GudelekJ, Oscar Gudeleky, David Hecht, J. Hecht, Mrs, J. Hughes and Hatcher, Inc. Jacobs, eyer Jacoba, Molly Jacobson, rur . and Mrs . s. cJ,YP~ PLEDGES A•l $ 100.00 200.00 100.00 500.00 215.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 2,000.00 300.00 100.00 100.00 50.00 ;oo.oo 2,500.00 400.00 300.00 50.00 35.00 10.00 10.00 300.00 100.00 1,500.00 101.00 25.00 600.00 50.00 36.50 25.00 ,oo.oo 25.00 100.00 25.00 600.00 50.00 250.00 500.00 50.00 36.50 5,000.00 100.00 10.00 50.00 50.00 ,1.00 50.00 100.00 7;.00 500.00 100.00 300.00 10.00 ~:88 ~.oo 1'0.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 250.00 250.00 300.00 100.00 500.00 30.00 5.00 200.00 �UNI'l'ED JE ISH CHARITIES YEAR 1247-48 PLEDQlm SCHEDULE A-1 CONTINUED Kantor, :Morr11 Kaplan, Maurice M. $ Kauf'man, J • '.IC. • Kaufman, Lillian Kaufman, Richard Kaufman, Gorden Kelln, J)r. Marie Klayt, Samuel Ge Kline, Harold Kl1 tsner, Rabbi J. Koa1tchek, ~1lton Kozen, Milton Komiaa, Ben Krauss, Edward H. Lahr, Harry Lebow, Max Lebow, Sophia Levine, Mr. and Ura. M. Levine, Jerome n. Lev:,, Reuben Lipman, Hyman Lipman, Jack Lipman, &U th Lipman, Sam Loeke, Chaa. Larson, Leo t!endelaohn, 1rerman Miller, Al. N&wmark, Mrs. Ben Neu."ller, Ted Opponhoim, Ben Price Family Price, Mrs. Sam Rapaport, J. o. Roberta, Darner Roden, Iarael Rodotr, Mr. and Mrs. F. Chaae, Raleigh Le Rogers, Lyle Rogers, Sylvia Rose, Leo Rosen, ~rs. Douglas Rosen, Harold 35.00 500.00 I 25.00 50.00 10.00 75.00 3,000.00 75.00 36.50 3,000.00 50.00 15.00 50.00 25.00 25.00 1,750.00 50.00 1,500.00 100.00 100.00 25.00 100.00 300.00 10.00 500.00 25.00 100.00 10.00 1,000.00 1,500.00 100.00 200.00 1,250.00 200.00 36.50 10.00 Rosen, Leos. Rosen, Florence Rosenbaum, Sam n. Rosenberg, r ax Rosenberg, Robert Rosenberg, Rose Rosenberg, Suaanne Roaenberg, Se:,ao Rub1neky• 100,00 10b7. 00 fil _,,..,....__ 25.eo Rubinaky, L1nl:la Rubinaky, Flo~ence Schultz, Dr. Loonard Schultz, l- ar1lyn Schubb, l!ax. Shmookler, Abe Sbmookler. Rebecca Sbumacher. Leah Shumacber, !.fax Sbumacher, Mr. and Silverman, Harold Silverman, Sol 300.00 10.00 6,000.00 336.00 100.00 100.00 25.00 300.00 100.00 30.00 25.00 25.00 20.00 250.00 rs. 7!h 00 s. 25.00 50.00 100.00 2,000.00 100.00 50.00 250.00 25.00 1,000.00 500.00 , �UNI~J.IED JE\lISll CHAHITIES YEAR 19q7•48 PLEDGES SCHEDULE A-1 c;o NTI NlJ1ID S1ncoe, Ed Simon, Joe Singer, Joe 50.00 100.00 50.00 ~oo.oo Singer, Sam. J. Singer, Rose Smith, Chaa. Sm1 th, !,'rs . Cbaa. Smith, El1 Smith, L1ra. Elf Stein, f~r. and Ure . P • 15.00 Steindlor, Milton Ste1ndler, France• Ste1ndler, tr . and Mra. J. Stern, \'lm. Str1tl1ng, Joe s. Str1.tl1ng, Syd. Hamilton Apt•• Smith, Saul Teles, Dr. H. Tesslar, s. J. Toy, Dr. Chas. Vandervoort, ~a. P.H. Vi'einer, Josiah \'.einer, re. J. v.einer, Paul VJhitman, T. M. Total • 500.00 50.00 500.00 10.00 500.00 500.00 50.00 100.00 750.00 3,500.00 100.00 1,000.00 25.00 100.00 25.00 50.00 2.00 1,000.00 236.50 15,000.00 25.00 $76,776.50 �r UNIT D J m ISH CHARITIES ALLOCATIONS 1947-48 SCHEDULE il.•2 Spoc1al Relie.f ' 2,005.92 Unit d Jewish Appeal 63,500.00 Mona View J wish Cemeter7 Asa•n 6so74.13 I! daas nh 500.00 ~adeeaah (Youth Aliyah) ~oo.oo Joint Defenae Appeal J., 000.00 L&v1 i emorial Hospital 100.00 Council ot Jew1ab Fed. & W elfare Funda 100.00 American Jewish Congreaa 50.00 Haita Institute or TeohnologJ 100.00 Jewiah ~elegraph1o Ageno7 100.00 Jewish Weltare Board 150.00 \'eitsman Institute 50.00 H1ate.druth I vr1th 50.00 Pebre:w Union & J. I. R. 500.00 Hiatad:ruth or Paleat1ne 150.00 United J ewish Layman Committee 10.00 Society for Yem1n1te Jew• 50.00 111£.8 Jewish Theological Seminary ot Amer1on 81eterhood B1 na1 Israel - s. o. s. American Friends ot Hebrew Univerait7 t edioal School Campaign ot Hebrew Un1vera1ty & Hadaaaab Nat1onnl Jewish \7eltare Board 'l'ota'l. • 200.00 200.00 2 50.00 500.00 700.00 150.00 �UNITED JEWISH CHi-1..P.ITILS BOARD MEETING B 1!h1.l IS.R.wu, TM,.PLE Mn.RCH 29, 1949 f/,eeting v:as called to order at 7 ;30 P • .M. Statements to be sent out for deliquent accounts on 1st of ;;.pri.1.. 1949. Allocation committee to send "500. 00 to Cinncinati or New Yor!c now and give nore later if possi ble, to Jirhuc College. ,i'iotion was m~de by Sam Li pman to send U. J . a . oiii5 , 000. 00 • by Sam Price. ;,iotion seconded Treasurer suggests that he be allowed to collect accounts his own w'-'-Y • Respectfully submitted. - n7-/!-~ /jlf,!i:t l f ',, �UNITED J EWISH CHJJ{ITIES BOJ.l:'J) MI!.ETING ' B1 NAI ISP..ru:.L T.l!HPLE May 11, 1949 Meetin was called to order at 7;45 P. M. were read and corrected. 0 Minutes of previous meeting Methods were discussed in regards to collecting money, Suggestion v;as made by Sam Lipman that ma~bers of the board go out anu collect the money. During informal discussion Mr. Harry Fisher su g sted part of the money be given the Temple to take care of current accounts. Rabbi Umen su,gests to collect most money for U. J . C. e.nd then collect for Temple at a little later date, and U. J . C. at a later d te will take c~re of the Temple at a let r date • .Rabbi Omen brought up the idea of Golden Book headed · y Leo. Rosen . Its advantages 1ere discussed. Suggested by Rabbi that U. J . , . give $300. 00 toward Golden Book. Rroceeds of Book to go to Temple now and in the future allocation committee a~pcinted by Sam Lipman, Francis Fine appointed to that committee. Marti.. Friedenberg, Sam Klayf , Mrs. Sid Strifling, Fred Rodoff and Sec ' y appointed to tn~t committee. Pledges Prox. C81, 000. 00 Col lected roughly C32, 000 . 00 and ~,20, 000. 00 sent out to the U. J . A. Members who owe on U. J • •t . pledges were read by Sam Lipman for Back balance of 47 and 48. Treasurer to send statements by J une 15th. Sectetary to send out cards to trustee to call on pled es and new prospects . Meeting adjorned at 9 ; 20 P. ~t . Next meeting to be held early in J une. Respectfully submitted. y,,,,i;fa,J? ~ ~ I �UNITED JI:.iiISH CH.11.RlTIES EMERG1NCY BOaRD MEETING JUNE 2 , 1949 Meeting was called to order at 8;30 P. M. June 2nd. 1949. Paul Wiener discussed financial budget for Temple, ways and means to raise money. During an informg_l discussion Mrs . Strifling believes U. J . "'-• money should have gone dirc.:;ct to Palestine to meet the iJresent emergency. A suggest iom;as na.de by O. J . C . and Te:nple boa.rd to ca.Ll a joint mass meet ing to discuss methods of coi:::.ecting money .:or U. J . C. and the Temple . Mr . Eli. Smith was in favor of bove suggestion. Mr . Klayf made a motion that in view of the representation made by Paul Wiener t~at an extension of our mortgage with the Hackley Bank will be greatly jeapordized and possi bly not granted, that this board honor the request of the congregation up to the S',Il of ?6000 . 0C and paid to it forthwith . Thut a joint mass ~eeting be called by the con6regation and the U. J . G. to present the entire issue to all of the members of both org&nizations and this board a.bide by the decision maie at the said mass ~eeting. Thi s motion was not seconded . Motion made by Paul Wi ener that emergency faced by community is of such magnitude that loan should be given to tenple from U. J . h . $18, 000.00 . This motion was seconded by Sam Klyf and carried 9 for to 3 ~geinft . :.1:embers present at meeting: Star indicutes favoritisn to loan money from U. J . ~ . to temple under present emergency. P&ul Wiener Mr & Mrs . Budd Strifling Mr . & i.irs . Harry Berman Samuel Price,c Eli Smith Francis Fine Ted Neurner~-Leo Rosen-:• Hortense Berman>< Reuben Berman* Mr. Fisher<· Martin Friedenberg:c Sam Klayf Meeting adjorned at 10¢30 P. M. Respec; ;;?~ �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES BOARD fAEETING J uly 6 , 191+9 A joint meeting w~s called to order July 6th at 8;45 P. M. by Chairman Sam Lipman. Minutes of June 2nd. meeting w::re read , corrected and approved. The letter that was sent to the Community was misrepresented according to Mrs . Strifling. Discussion and objections to the form of the notice sent to the com.~unity by Syd. Strifling on the grounds that the notice did not state the true purpose of the meeting. Article II under object clause w&s read by Sy Rosenberg regarding allocation of funds which read to raise , collect and distribute funds for the advancement of the welfare of the J evlish Community, in spheres both spiritual and philanthopic and wither directly on the Jresently existing or subsquently established agencies , f or the benefit of humanity in general whether it be local, national or foreign. The mortage was discussed by Paul Wiener. Reasons why comunity should have funds . Chairman reques~ed a vote of confidence asked for by members present for the allotment of funds to the sum of $18, 000. 00 to the Temple. Mr. Diamond from the u. J . A. discussed the financial status of the U. J. A . Respectfully submitted. ~ f'o,,~ �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES BOARD MEETING HAMILTON APT 1 S NOVEMBER 9, 1949 The meeting was called to order at 8:30 P. M. with the following members i-1resent. Kelly Kauffman Mrs. Buss Strifling Milton Steindler Harry Fischer Ted Neumer Harold Rosen Sam Lipman Sam Price Francis Fine Saro Klayf Sy Rosenberg An informal discussion was held for the chairm,n of the next U. J. A drive. Sam Lipmc..n appointed a nominating committee of the following members. Hebert Fisher, Sam Klayf Kelly Kayffman Ted Neum.er Milton Steindler Harold Rosen Harry Fischer- Chairman The next meeting will be held November 15, 1949 s.t the Tem::le to select a Chairman for the O. J. A. Drive. The meeting adj orned at ll; 00 P. ift. . Respectfully submitted. ~:::r4 �ANNUAL REPORT UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON 194R · 19-19 SAMUEL LIPMAN CF11n111111 I / �TZEDAKAH - CHARITY Whoso closes his eyes to this duty and hardens his heart to his needy brother is called a worthless man, and is regarded as an idolater. But whosoever is carefu l in the fulfillment of this duty attests himself as belonging to the seed of Abraham, whom the Lord hath blessed: "For I have known him, to the end that he may command his children and his household after him, that they may keep the way of the Lord, to do Tzedakah and Justice." (Genesis 18. 19.) Charity is the main foundation of Israel's preeminence, and the basis of the Law of Truth. As the prophet says unto Zion: "By Tzedakah shalt thou be established" (Isaiah 54. 14). Its practice will alone bring about Israel's redemption : "Zion sh al I be redeemed with justice, and they that return of her with Tzedakah" (Isaiah I. 27). Charity is greater than all sacrifices, says Rabbi Eleazar; <:ven as it is written, ..To do Tzedakah and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice". Whoso pities che poor shall himself receive compassion from the Holy One, blessed be He. Let him further reflect that as there is a wheel of fortune revolving in this world, perchance some day either he himself, or his son, or his son's son, may be brought down to the same lowly state. Nor let it enter his mind to say: ''How can I give to the poor and thus lessen my possessions)" For man must know that he is not the master of what he has, but on ly the guardian, to carry out the will of Him who entrusted these things to his keeping. Whosoever withholds alms from the needy thereof withdraws himself from the lust<:r of the Shekhinah and the light of the Law. Let man therefore be exceedingly diligent in the right bestowal of charity. Jacob ben A.rher, 1269-1349. �... ! M~SAGE m!!, THE HONORARY CHAilllAN The United Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon should not be regarded merely as a unified fund-raising instrument that swings into operation only during the day& of its annual campaign. Throughout the year, the United Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon is your community servant and trustworthy agent of your humanity. It performs a multitude of services. The organizations which it helps to support eqcompass a large part of the globe and include significant efforts in your behalf in the United States and in our own community of Greater Muskegon. So that you may know the sources of the funds and how they are utilized, this annual report 1s being sent to you by your Chairman, Samuel Lipman. The accomplishments or the United Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon during the fiscal year 1948-49 evoked high praise among the Jewish communities of the country. fice this tude task For the outstanding leadership and sacri• and devotion to the cause of humanity, community acknowledges a debt of gratiand appreciation to Samuel Lipman for a well done. PAUL M. WIENER Honorary Chairman �~ MESSAGE EEQM THE CHAIRMAN In terminating the campaign of 1948-49, I look back upon the years spent in the administration of the United Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon. After four years as Treasurer, the past year as Chairman and a board member since the organization's inception, I have had the honor and the privilege, as well as the heartfelt satisfaction of contributing, in part, to the formation and maintenance of the new Jewish State. Not only do I feel that I have contributed to the welfare of my brethren, but in doing this, I have seen the positive results of true values; I have gained a working knowledge of religion and altruism. The success of one's undertakings brings with it a joy and spirit unsurpassed. I I ~ The Jewry of Muskegon can be proud of the role it played in the fulfillment of our dreams. However, we must be mindful of the fact that our task is, as yet not completed. It is not enough to support financially; we must also give of our time and effort. I hope and pray that those men and women who are capable of leadership will assume their responsibility and that the members of our community will co-operate to insure the success of future campaigns. I I wish to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to my co-workers and to the community at large for their generous and unstinting time, money and effort. I'm sure all of us have benefitted spiritually and materially from participating in the worthiest cause in the history of mankind. SAMUEL LIPMAN, Chairman �UNITEi) JEWISH CHARITIES CASH RECEIPTS AND DISBURSa!ENTS FOR YEAR ENDED NOVllffiER Amount outstanding at the end of the 1947-48 nrive Amounts Pledged 1948-49 Cash in Bank December 3, 1948 Checks on Hand December 3, 1948 30, 1942 $6,693.00 76.187 .oo 292.58 2,950.00 $82,880.00 3,242.58 $86.122.58 Pledges Outstanding November JO, 1949 Cancellations 1947-48 11,969.50 2,575.00 Moneys Allocated 68,980.50 83,525.00 General Expenses Dinners, Uusic, Printing, Stationery & Office Expense, Secretarial Services 1,131.05 Checks on Hand November JO, 1949 2,550.00 Less: Bank Overdraft November 30, 1949 1,083,47 1,466.53 $86 1 122.sa �UNITED JEITT:SH CHARITIES AU,OCATI0NS 1948-1949 Special Relief • • • • • United Jewish Appeal •• ... . . .. . . . Congregation B'nai Israel J.I.R. Hebrew Union College Hadassah .. . . • • • .. . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . 45,000.00 18,000.00 500.00 1,000.00 Zionist Organization. 100.00 Weitzmann Inst. of Science •• 250.00 . . ... . National Jewish Welfare . . . . . American Jewish Cong. Pmerican Fund for Palestine Jewish Telegraphic Agency Hias Hebrew Shelter • • • .... .. . .. .. Union of American Hebrew Cong. • • 50.00 100.00 50.00 25.00 100.00 200.00 .. 1,400.00 Histadrut of Palestine. • • • • • 50.00 Joint Defence Appeal • • • • • ,.. $2,155.50 ~68, 982.:.2Q �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES 1948-1949 PLEDGES ~ . . .. .. . . .. .. .. .. .. . $ . . .. . . . . . . . . • • . . . ... . .. . . . . . . . .. . . .. . • ..• ... . . .. .. . . .. .. .. .. .... . . . . • • . ....• . .. . . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. . . ..• •.• .. .. . . . . .. .. .. . . . .. . Ellen Aron • Louis Aron Abe Ashendorf • Jake Ashendorf • • !iax /,shendorf • Mrs. Sam Ashendorf • • • Mrs. Sam Ashendorf • • Dr. Ralph August • Arthur Bell • Harry H. Berman • Louis M. Berman . Ruben Berman • • • Morris Bernstein • Marcus Bess • • Sam Buckland • • • • Sigmund Cahn • f!trs. S. Cahn Robert and Jerome Cherin • Bennie Cohen • Dr. Sol Cohen • • Blsa Darmstadter • • Henry and Louis Darmstadter Andrew Epstein • • .• • Blanche Fine • • • • Francis Fine and rtrs. Schmookler Harry, Jerome, Bernard, and Eugene Fisher • • Mrs. Harry Fisher Jimmy Fisher {Gene) • • • • Nancy Fisher (Bernard) • • Sally and Marilyn Fisher • • Mary Fogel • • • • • • William Fogel • Dr. M. L. Friedenberg Hyman Friedman • • • . . . . . .. .. .. ..• •• . . .. . .. . . . .• .. . . . . . . . .• • . . . .. . • . . . .. ........• .. . . . . . •• .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .• . .. .. . .• . . . .. . . • J6.50 200.00 200.00 200.00 500.00I 500.00 36.50 JOO.OD 50.00 .300.00 400.00 .300.00 50.00 .35.00 10.00 15.00 1.00 600.00 100.00 JOO.DO J6.50 300.00 75.00 36.50 2,500.00 5,000.00 182.50 J6.50 J6.50 7.3.00 36.50 100.00 500.00 100.00 ) '' �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES 1948-1242 PLEDGES r- \ I \ I 500.00 36.50 . .. . .. .. .. .• •.• .•. .• $1,000.00 Maurice Golden • • • Mrs. M. Golden • Grossman Department Store Gloria Grossman Herman Grossman • • Louis Grossman • • Louis Grossman Sadie Grossman • David and Oscar Gudelsky Madeline Half • • Hamilton Apartments • Hughes & Hatcher • • • Meyer Jacobs Mrs. Tillie Jacobs • Saul Jacobson • 'Morris Kantor • • J.M. Kaufman • • Lillian Kaufman • • Dr. Marie Kellin • Jean Klayf Sam Klayf • • • Herold Kline • • • • • Sara Klein Edward Krause • Harriet Ann Lahr • • Harry Lahr • • • Rose Lawson • Sam Lawson • Max Lebow • • ~ophie Lebow • • Maxwell Lenhoff • • • Jess Levin • • • • • • Morris Levine • • Reuben Levy • • • Hyman Lipman • • • • 36.50 .. . . .. .. .•. •• .. . •.• 750.00 . . . . • .• . •.• • 750.00 15.00 .. .. .. .. .. . . .. .. .• 1,000.00 . •• .. .• ..• .• 250.00 25.00 . .... . . • • • 1,000.00 100.00 . . . . . ... .. .. . .•• ..• •• .. .• 35.00 5.00 . . . . . • • •• . •• 200.00 25.00 .. . . . . . .• .. .. . •• 10,000.00 . . . . .• 100.00 . . . . . •• •• . . •• 25.00 5.00 . .. . . . .. . • . • • . 405.00 75.00 . . •• •. .• •• •• 250.00 .... ......• . . . .. . .. . .. • • • 100.00 10.00 . . .. .. .. .•. .. •.. .• •• 35.00 . . . . . . . • • J6.50 50.00 .. . . . . . .. •. .. .. .• •• 750.00 ·36.50 ... . • • 50.00 . . . . . . . . . •• •. • . •• 10.00 50.00 25.00 ..• .• •• .•. •• 2,500.00 . . .. . . .. • • • r: �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES 1948-1949 PLEDGES "I"' .. . .. . .. . .. . . .. . .... . . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. . . ... . . .. . . .... . .. . ... ....... . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. .. . ... .. ... .. .. . . ... . . .. . ... . ... .. ... ... . . . .. ... ... ... . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. . . .... ... ....... ....... . . Ellen Lynn Lipman • Jack Lipman • . Samuel Lipman. . • Benjamin Marcus • • Herman Mendelsohn • .. James rletz . . • Oscar Neuman . • • • Ted Neumer • Bertha and Sylvia Paul Betty Price • • • James Price Sam Price Family . Dr. Robert Risk • Israel Roden Mr. and Hrs. Fred Rodoff . • Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rodoff . Lyle Rogers Mrs. Lyle Rogers • • Leo Rose • • • Douglas Rosen • Harold Rosen • • Mrs. Harold Rosen . Jeffrey Rosen • Leo Rosen • • Mrs, Leo Rosen • . . Max Rosenberg • Mrs. Max Rosenberg • • • • Robert and Rose Rosenberg • • • Uarilyn Rosenberg Suzanne Rosenberg Chas. Rubinsky . • Mr. and Mrs. s. I. Rosenberg Louis S. Rubinsky Max Schubb $ 100.00 50.00 3,790.00 50.00 25.00 200.00 100.00 1.,000.00 25.00 50.00 20.00 1,500.00 10.00 100.00 350.00 46.50 750.00 36.50 100.00 50.00 750.00 100.00 36.50 2,000.00 125.00 200.00 36.50 200.00 25.00 25.00 100.00 125.00 50.00 100.00 �l UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES 1948-1949 PLEDGES Leah Schumacher • • • • • • • • • • $ 25.00 Harold Schumacher • • • • • • • • • 36.50 Max Schumacher • • • • • • • • • • 200.00 Sam Schumacher • • • • • • • • • • 5.00 Mrs. A. Schmookler • • • • • • • • 36.50 Sam Seigel • • • • • • • • • • • • 100.00 Harold Silverman • • • • • • • • • 750.00 ~ollie L. Silverman • • • • • • • • 36.50 Mr. and l'lrs. Joe Simon • • • • • • 150.00 Sarah Simon • • • • • • • • • • • • 36.50 Ed Simcoe • • • • • • • • • • • • • 50.00 Jacob Singer • • • • • • • • • • • 25.00 E. M. Smith • • • • • • • • • • • • 1,000.00 Chas. Smith • • • • • • • • • • • • 1,000.00 Lillian Smith • • • • • • • • • • • 36.50 Harry Spiwak • • • • • • • • • • • 20.00 Frances Steindler • • • • • • • • • 73.00 Jack Steindler (Irene) • • • • • • 100.00 Milton Steindler • • • • • • • • • 700.00 Jos. S. Strifling • • • • • • • • • 3,500.00 J. s. Strifling • • • • • • • • • • 35.00 Syd F. StriOing • • • • • • • • • 146.00 Dr. M. Teles • • • • • • • • • • • 125.00 Rabbi and Hrs. Umen • • • • • • • • 125.00 Josiah Wiener • • • • • • • • • • • 2,000.00 Paul Wiener • • • • • • • • • • • • 20,000.00 Mrs. Paul Wiener • • • • • • • • • 200.00 Mrs. J. Wiener • • • • • • • • • • 36.50 Myrtle Tinterman • • • • • • • • • 25.00 $76,187.00 �Cancellations of Pledges for 1947-48-49 $2,575.00 00 0000 00 Pledges of 1947-48-49 still to be paid $11,969.50 0 000 0 �November 30, 1949 .. I Mr. Samuel Lipman, Chairman United Jewish Charities Muskegon, Michigan Dear Mr. Lipman: Pursuant to your request, I have audited the books and records of the United Jewish Charities of Muskegon, Michigan for the year ended November 30, 1949, and submit, herewith, my report on my findings. Included with this report are statement of receipts and disbursements, schedules of pledges for 1948-49, unpaid pledges as at November 30, 1949 and other details. The casr on hand was checked and the bank account reconciled with a statement from the depository and found to be correct. Some pledges for 1947-48 which were not considered collectible were charged off. This report is submitted to you and your organization with my compliments, and I trust it will prove satisfactory to you. Yours very truly, WALTER A. DIXON Public Accountant C.T.C. Our sincere thanks to Mr. Walter A. Dixon is hereby gratefully acknowledged. �TENTH ANNUAL REPORT UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON 1949-1950 HARRY A. FISHER Chairman �OUR COVER PICTURE THE ANCIE~T PROVERBS said. ''In 1imes of need. ., ma,1 u·i/1 be found to fit the deed". So it was in late 1949 when the United Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon was in sore need of an aggressive chairman who could carry the burden of persuading a wmmunit)' that there was a continuing job to do - a continuing burd:n to shoulder. To fill this need, a man who h:1d ,1h--ays bt:~n of a sistance to other leaders with both his means and his time, rosP to the challenge. In the face of a recession in business conditions, he was able to send a record number of dollars to the United fetl'tSh Appe,,I, thus continuing the history of advancement for which Muskegon can b~ justly proud. WE SALUTE Harry Fisher. who as Chairman, undertook and succe~sfully complet~d a tremendous task in the face of serious economic hindrances. �! MESSAGE FROM THE HONORARY CHAIRMAN It is a source of pride to the Jewish Community of Greater Muskegon that, in spite of our own local institutional needs, a nearly record amount of mcney was sent for overseas relief during this past fiscal year. In this crucial period that the infant State of Israel is facing, Greater Muskegon has exhibited a consciousness of its duty to our brethren in Israel which will be remembered long af'ter the struggle for the survival of Israel is over. Muskegon Jeury has an enviable per capita record of its generous giving, equal to, or better than any Community in the United States . Our Community acknowledges a debt of gratitude to Harry A. Fisher for his generosity and leadership during the critical fiscal year of 1949-50. PAUL M. "JIENER, Honorary Chairman �! MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN In concluding the United Jewish Charities Campaign for the year 1949- 1950, I cannot but help offer thanks to the Jewish Ccmmunity of Greater Muskegon for its magnificent response to the greatest cause in the history of the Jewish people. From a personal standpoint I feel grateful for the opportunity of having been chairman of the Muskego11 U. J .. C. for 1949-1950, because through my work I have gained a more intimate knov,ledge of the tremendous good that the more than 90% of our local campai gn funds sent overseas has done in the reconstruction and rehabilitation of Israel. This has provided an enrichment of my life that nothing else I could have under taken would have accompl ished. I s the job done? Emphatically no 1 Today, we stand at the crossr oads- -for without our support during this stage in Israel's history, it cannot successfully become what can be the greatest example of democracy outside our own shores. It is up to each of us , my friends~ to conti11ue to shoulder the burden of our Israeli brethren and to make additional sac=ifices so that their future, and in a sense our future , shall be secure . I could not in good conscience transfer the r eins of my office without publicly thanking my Fellow Officers, Board Members, and particularly the Muskegon Chapter of Hadassah for their untiring efforts which assured the success of our campaign. HARRY A. FISHER, Chairman �UNITED JE\TISH CHARITIES STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS & DISBURSEMENTS FOR YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30 9 1950 Cash on Hand December 1, 1949 Less Bank Overdraft December 1, 1949 $ 2,550.00 1,083.47 1,466.53 3,350.00 68,642.50 2.02 71,994.52 RECEIPTS 1948-1949 Pledges 1949-1950 Pledges Misc . Income $ 73,461.05 Less Disbursements Allocations to Charity Dinners, Flowers & Music Printing, Stationery, & Office Expense Secretary Salary Traveling Expense Adding Machine Legal Fees Cash on Hand & In Bank November JO, 1950 $ 69,422.61 369.78 254.52 250.00 38.00 109.80 132.50 70,577.21 i 2,883.84 �UNITED JETTISH CHARITIFB ALLOCATIONS 1949-1950 To Israel United Jewish Appeal Haddasah f/eizmann Institute Hebrew University Haifa Technical Other Jewish Int. Religion & Hebrew Union College Day Care Center American Jewish Congress Joint Defense Appeal National Jewish 17elfare Board American Fund for Israel Inst. Bnai Brith Nat 1 1 Youth Service Brandeic University Hillel Foundation Council of Jewish Fdtns. & ITelfare Bellefair Special Relief $62,400.00 2,000.00 250.00 250.00 100.00 $ 65,000.00 $ 700.00 25.00 100.00 700.00 300.00 50.00 50.00 200.00 200.00 197.50 50.00 1,850.ll 4,422.61 $69,422.61 �UNITED JETTISH CHARITIES 1949-1950 PLEDGES Paid Pledge 75.00 75·.00 Louis Aron. • • • 36.50 36.50 Ellen Aron • • 100.00 Tony Aron • • • • • 100.00 . . . .... Abe Ashendorf • • • • 400.00 400.00 (_ l Mrs. Ida Ashendorf .• 573.00 573 .oo Isadore Ashendorf • • 25.00 25.00 • • • 200~00 200.00 Jacob Ashendorf . • 500.00 . • 1,000.00 . . . 36.50 1,000.00 • • • • J6.50 36.50 • 36.50 36.50 Stanley Baru. • • • The Baru Children • • Arthur Bell • 200.00 100.00 36.50 36.50 100.00 100.00 '.'7m. Bercovitch • • 5.00 • Ruben & Harry H. Berman 400.00 5.00 Max Ashendorf • • Dr. R. V. August. Lois August Sandra August Irwin August • • .•.• . .... . Gene Berman . ••• • • Louis J. Berman • • • Louis M. Berman • • Marcus Bess • • • • • . Earl Brace •• • • • • David Brace • • • Sam Buckland. . . .... UnEaid ,J 500.00 36.50 100.00 400.00 36.50 36.50 25.00 25.00 j, 200.00 200.00 '.,J 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 5.oo 5.00 25.00 -0- 25.00 �. David Buckland . • • Sigmund Cahn . • Meyer Caplan . • • • ... . Rob t . & Jerome Cherin 1 Sarah Cherin • Ellis Chevlin. ..•. ...• Jack Chevlin . • • • • Dr . Sol Cohan • Ben Cohen • • • • • • H & L Darmstadter • ... . Pledge 15 .00 Paid -0- 4 . 00 4 .00 25 . 00 25 . 00 500 . 00 500 .00 36. 50 36. 50 25 . 00 25 . 00 10 .00 10. 00 200 .00 200. 00 25. 00 -0- 50 . 00 50 .00 5.00 5 . 00 10 . 00 10. 00 50 . 00 50. 00 10. 00 10 .00 Francis Fine & Mrs . Schmookler. • • • 2 , 000 . 00 2, 000 . 00 Julius Donn. ..• .• Wm. Drucker • • • • • Andrew Epstein . • • • Harry Field • • • • • . The Fine Children Harry A,. Fisher 36.50 • • • • • 5,000 .00 Jerome J . Fisher . • • 1,250 . 00 Bernard Fisher. • • 1, 250 . 00 . Eugene Fisher • • • • Mrs. H. Fisher. • • Herbert Fisher . • • Marilyn Fisher . • . . .. Sally Ann Fisher . Wm. Fisher • .. .• • • 36. 50 5, 000.00 1, 250 .00 1, 250. 00 500. 00 500 . 00 500 .00 500.00 50 .00 50. 00 5. 00 5. 00 5. 00 5 . 00 100 . 00 100. 00 Un2aid 15 . 00 25. 00 �Pledge 50. 00 Paid 50 . 00 u .oo 13 . 00 .• 25. 00 25 .00 • • • • 250 . 00 250 .00 ...• 36. 50 36. 50 • 100 .00 Grossman Family . • • Mrs. Louis Grossman . 1, 500. 00 1,500 . 00 36. 50 36. 50 . 209 . 50 209. 50 Mrs. Isaac Grossman . 1, 000 .00 1,000. 00 David Gudelsky. • • • Mrs . David Gudelsky. Ileane Gudelsky . • 500 .00 150 .00 100. 00 100 .00 Oscar Gudelsky 100. 00 100. 00 200. 00 200 .00 40. 00 40 . 00 25. 00 25 . 00 200 .00 200 .00 Morris Kantor . • • • 100 .00 J . K. Kaufman & Assoc . 10, 000 .00 100. 00 .... .• Tim. Fogel . • Seymour Fogel . • Hyman Friedman. • M& H Friend Sue Friend • Phillip Grani.k .• Rosalind Grossman . Homer Hayden ' s . • . • ... Meyer Jacobs • • • • Mrs. Tillie Jacobs • Saul Jacobsen • • • • 50 .00 Lillian Kaufman . • • 1 , 000 .00 G. & R. Kaufman • • • 1, 300.00 . Sam Klayf •• • • • Jean Klayf • • • • Mrs . Sarah Klein • Harold Kline • • • . . . -0- -0- 10,000. 00 1 , 000. 00 1 ,300.00 400 .00 400 .00 5. 00 5. 00 250 .00 250. 00 100. 00 100. 00 Unoaid 100.00 350. 00 50 . 00 �Herbert Kline • • • • Edward Krause . • • Harry Lahr • • • • • Sam Lavrnon • • • • • . Mrs. Max Lebow. .. • Allan Lebow Max Lenhoff • • • • • • • • Michael Leventhal • • Morris Levine • ... Reuben Levy • • • • • Hyman Lipman • • • • Jack Lipman . • • • Pledge 10. 00 100. 00 Paid 10 .00 100.00 25 . 00 10. 00 10 . 00 10. 00 36. 50 36. 50 15 . 00 15.00 50.00 50 .00 5. 00 5. 00 50 . 00 50 . 00 25 . 00 25 . 00 2, 500 . 00 2, 500 .00 50. 00 50 . 00 . .• • • . • 36. 50 36. 50 3 , 000.00 3 , 000. 00 Lutsker 10. 00 10 .00 Benjamin Marcus . • • Herman Mendelson • • 35 . 00 35 . 00 25 . 00 25 . 00 150 . 00 150.00 10 . 00 10. 00 • • • • • 1, 000 . 00 1, 000. 00 Ellen Lipman. • Sam Lipman • • Mr. & Mrs. James Metz s. • • • • • Dr. Sidney Michelman Ted Neumer • • 25 . 00 25 . 00 • • • 2 , 100 .00 100. 00 • • • 50 .00 50 .00 • • • 100 .00 • • • 10 .00 10 .00 Fred Rodoff . • • • • 150 . 00 150. 00 Mrs . Bertha Paul Sam Price • • • Betty Price • • Jack Rappaport Bar ney Roberts -0- Un2aid 15. 00 2,000.00 100.00 �. Pled~ 36. 50 18. 00 Paid 36. 50 18. 00 . 500 .00 500 .00 36. 50 36. 50 50 .00 50.00 75 .00 75 . 00 Mildred Rodoff. Daniel Roetter • • • Rogers & Lebcw • • The Rogers Children. Leo Rose • • • • • • Douglas Rosen • • • Rhoda Rosen • • • • • Harold Rosen • • • 50 .00 50.00 2, 250. 00 2 , 250 . 00 Leo Rosen 2,200.00 2, 200. 00 161. 50 161. 50 5. 00 5.00 5.00 5.00 . . • • • Mrs. Leo Rosen • Karin Rosen. • Kurt Rosen • • • Max Rosenberg . Robert Rosenberg. Seymour Rosenberg Louis Rubinsky • .• • . .• • .. .•. .• • • • . 600.oo 600 .00 100 .00 100.00 100.00 100. 00 50.00 50 . 00 • • • • • 75 . 00 75.00 100. 00 50 . 00 250 .00 250 .00 36. 50 100 .00 36. 50 100. 00 50.00 50 .00 100. 00 100. 00 36. 50 36. 50 • • • • 25 . 00 25.00 • • Mrs• Sam Singer • • • 100.00 100. 00 25 . 00 Max Schubb . .• .• Sam Siegel • • Harold Silverman Mrs . H. Silverman • • Sol Silverman . • • • Ed Simcoe • • • • Joe Simon •• • • Sarah Simon • • • .. . . .. Jacob Singer Sam Singer ... 25 . 00 UnQaid 50 . 00 �Pledge 10.00 Paid 10 . 00 2,000. 00 2,000 .00 36. 50 100 .00 500. 00 36.50 100. 00 500 .00 125. 00 5. 00 125 .00 5. 00 • • 500.00 -0- Mrs. Jos. Strifling . 182 . 50 182. 50 2, 100 .00 2,100 . 00 125 .00 • • Rabbi & Mrs . Umen . . 161. 50 Josiah & Mrs. TTiener 1, 050 . 00 125 . 00 The Singer Children . • Eli & Chas. Smith • • Mrs. Eli Smith • • • Jack Steindler • • • Milton Steindler • • Mrs. Milton Steindler & Children •• •• Herbert Steinman • • nm. Stern • • • • Jos. Strifling • • • Dr. Morris Teles Paul Wiener . . . . B' nat Israel Sunday 15, 000.00 • • • • 10.00 10 .00 Confirmation Class . 9 .00 9. 00 Melvin Van Durem • 5. 0o 5. 00 Perry Bacon • • • • 5. 00 Dr. Marie Keilin •• 15 , 00 $71, 977. 50 500.00 161. 50 1, 050 .00 15,000. 00 School Unpaid -0- 5.00 15 . 00 68, 642. 50 3,335.00 �December 4, 1950 Mr. Harry A. Fisher, Chairman United Jewish Charities Muskegon, Michigan. Dear Mr. Fisher: Pursuant to your request, I have books and records of the United Jewish Muskegon, Michigan, for the year ended 1950, and submit, here~ith my report on audited the Charities of November JO, my findings. Included in this report are statement of receipts and disbursements, schedule of pledges for year 1949-1950, showing unpaid balances and other supporting schedules. The cash on hand was checked and the bank account reconciled with a statement from the depository. In my opinion, according to the accepted principles of accounting the attached statements and schedules truly reflect your operations for the year ended November 30, 1950. Thanking you for this opportunity to serve you I am, Respectfully yours, WALTER A. DIXON Certified Public Accountant �-r· C A~ I ... ~E., FOARD I E'.:'IHG TT:i:.::::> JE\ IS January 8, 1950 ·... he rr ular t; . J .c . Peard nee tin& i.ras held Sun ay r orninr , Janlary 8, 1~50, at 10:~0 A. ~ . in ~he rccreat~on room i the Temple . I e~po. ~ in ,o tl--e roJ l call , ere th ro--10,1.nr,: Cfficers : Harry • Fisher , Chairman ~-rold Poser. , Vice Chairman I.osE: LL.uC'on, Secretary As~istir on 'ledpe Comrittee : Re, e:rt C .... in role' C:.l vcrr-ar~ Abo Ashcndorf "a: Lebo,• R bli Samuel Graen elly l aufman mur-1 Lipman Fred Rodoff I yle RO['E'rs Her an Grosrrran ..,ed ::eur..er J. E:. TT, l!r • •·£,,..old. osen 2 cc Chairnan, conducted the recting and :reac a --etter to the Un~ted J~\ish Apooal accompanyinb a c~eck ~or 18 , OOO . C'C sent ther recently 1 and also acknowledgment of s'"'ne . !e also announced th~t this eeting i.as c~lled to ~0110, up and completE' r . . C'd es as ~rct 11ot » ade '!:'y the Con :unity. r·e reud the letter t a '<1d beer sent to non- pledp-ees following the U . J . c . din er, cor tc'\in .. n a cs a e fro?: Rabbi Urien ar1 TTarry :::"i~her a 1d I :r . Rosen's address at 'the dirner . General .i..s c"ssion iollo,1ed on ways and reans of co t<c ir non- pled~ecs . Harold osen advised that fr0 is "st ex c""'icinccs ir1 these atters , the !!lost successful way to e.o thir , as to o out in teams of to men or more . After uiscusrion , this cthod ,•as acceptC'c1 by t'I· ose resent n - t,_,e nc.1mes of non- p~ ed e~s ,er as~~ ned to tle various toarr . The team$ \£re orn-cn~zea ~r T f'o 1 lm•c- : ·1 . 8rnuc:::.. Klr:yf & Herman Grossman 2 . rrcd ..odoff /' l arold r ilvcrman ~ . '.:.'cd Ncm er c:nd t-·arry ...,,isher r;, . Ly!e Hor,ers { Fr[\ncis Fine ~. lax Lobo, Fobert Cherin 6. Lbc /s~endorf c Irrold Kline 7 . Jaclc: Lipman &. Lugenc Fisher 8 . J . L.el :.y :aufmcr.. & Leo Rosen 9 . T!aro 1 G. Ros en , .\ lctt('r , as read from I r . Seymour RosEn,..erg , acvisi th. t tlie :;n·ted Jc,'ish Chari~i('s le incorporated arr! tl--E , c r is·,rred . T'1e nane "Un:. tea J e, ish Chari ties of Grea 1., r , 't1 ' en-on" 1 s he name to be re istcrcd as such. Samuel Klayf moved and :ylc ho-ors ~econded that 1:r . Rosenberg- be ir str lcted '.::> co "'1ly ::.. 11 Sc e . Trds �was una.nimously passed . It was decided that the a·ove said te£..:"'S · eet for luncheon p',; Bill Stern ' s :~0nc!ay , J:.nuary 16 , 1950, at 12 : 00 o ' clock to check results on the :rledges contacted . It ,·as moved and seco.naed that Rabbi Umen be sent to t°i-le Kid- ~!est Leadership Con~erence in Chicago on JanDary 1~, 1950. Unanimously passed . No further business on the ar.endc , meeting uas c.cljourned , Je~pectful:y suorr.itted , I • --&~ - -------""C" C--e_c__• -'<S-,t-,,,-r--y--- - -- I , -J . J �U. J. C. b0AhD MZ:::TII'IG - JUNE 14, 1950 A regular board meeting of the Muskegon United Jewish Charities was held June 14, 1950 in the recreation room of the Temple. The roll call was responded to as follows: Harry Fisher Mrs. Joseph ~trifling Leo Rosen Josiah Wiener Samuel Klayf Ted Neumer Rose Lawson Rabbi Umen ~• Chairman, Harry Fisher presided and called the meetingf Minutes of the previous meeting were read and apJ roved.~ Checks were mailed out to Muskegon Chapter of Hadassah for ~2000 9 00 and to United Jewish Appeal for ,5000 .00. Collections of pledges were discussed and it was announced that todate $37,000 had been sent to U.u.A. Mr. Josiah Wiener brought up the matter of a Hebrew School for Muskegon and suggested that a sum be put away for this purpose. This was tabled for further discussion. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted Rose Lawson, Secretary �U. J.C. BOARD i'-IBETING - AUGUST 31, 1950 A regular board meeting of the United Jewish Charities was held August 31st, 1950 in the recreation room of the Temple. Chairman, Harry Fisher presided and the roll call was as follows: Harry Fisher Harold Rosen Sam Lipman Sam Klayf Leo Rosen Rabbi Umen Rose Lawson The main issue was the collection of pledges. As a quorum was not present to discuss other business, meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted Rose Lawson, Secretary �UNITED JEWI~H 6HARITIES BOARD MEETING, OCTOBER 12, 1950. r A regular board meeting of the United Jewish Charities of greater Muskegon was held October 12, 1950 in the recreation room of the Temple. Chairman Harry Fisher presided and the roll call was as follows: Harry Fisher J. K. Kaufman Harold Rosen Samuel Klayf Mrs. Jos. Strifling Francis Fine Paul 'Wiener Rose Lawson--Sec 'y. Mr. Wiener announced his pledge of $15,000 and presented a check for t7500.00 as part payment on same. The Board thanked Mr. Wiener for his very generous contribution. Collections of outstanding pledges were discussed and methods of collection. Samuel Klayf moved and Paul Wiener seconded that the following allocations be approved for payment: ~JOINT DEFENSE APPEAL 700.00 1 WEIZMANN IN.::5TITUTE OF SCIENCE 250.00 ~V"-'7"'C,,(Mt;t©'41~ /71-v, \HEBREW UNIVr,Hull'Y 250.00 vNATIONAL JtWibH WELFAilli BOARD JOO.CO r .;52).t,<.,) AMERICA!'. r"'U 1'iD FOR ISRAEL ''-t:A,~lt't£'1..,, INSTITUTIO~S B'NAI BRITH NATIONAL YOUTH SiRVIC~ APPEAL HAI~'A TECHNICAL ✓AMERICAN JE~luH CONGREuS ✓ BRANDEib UNIVEHuITY ✓ HILLEL FOUNDATION-MICH. bTATE COLLEGE Motion carried , unanimously. 50.00 50.00 100.00 100.00 200.00 200.00 It was also moved by Paul Wiener and second by Harold Rosen that the Book of Minutes and all other correspondence pertaining to U.J.C. be turned over to the Temple office by Seymour Rosenberg, former custodian of same. Motion carried. Mr. Fine is to dictate letters to be sent with the allocation checks. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, RO~E LAWSON, Sec'ty. - �EIECTIOH MEETING OF UNITED JEWISH CHARI~L'IES OF GREATER MUSKEGON Held November 27, 1950 The business meeting for annual election of officers of the United Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon was called to order by the Vice Chairman, Harold Rosen, at 9:45 P.M., after a convening of the group in attendance for the lecture of Dr. Noah Brand, Secretary General of Food and Rationing for the State of Israel. After the chairman announced the opening of the meeting, he called for nominations and requested Seymour I. Rosenberg to act as recording secretary. FraE.._cJs Fine was nominated as .£_haJ_rman by Harry Fisher, which nomination was supported by Ted Neumer, and an oral vote cast a unanimous ballot for his election for chairm:n. Nominations were open for vice-chairmen and Paul Wiener nominated Syd Strifling and Sam Klayf as vice-chairmen, wiich nomination was supported by Morris Bernstein. Leos. Rosen moved that the nominations be cbsed and that the Secretary be instructed to cast the unanimous ballot for the two vice-chairmen. unanimously carried. The mo~ion was supported by Fred Rodoff and The secretary cast a unanimous ballot for the election of Syd Striflin~ and Sam_±<lay~ to vi ce-~!lirmen. The chairman then appointed Leos. Rosen as Treasurer, indicating that Mr. Rosen had agreed to accept the difficult position of Treasurer. The business meeting was adjourned at 9:57 P.M. and was followed by a question period directed to the principal speaker, Dr. Noah Brand,until the general meeting was adjourned for refreshments. Dated: November 28, 1950 �UNITI!.D J~WI.'.:>H CHARI'f11:,~ - ELECTION January 24th, 1951. An election for Board of Trustees for the United Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon was held January 24, 1951 in the recreation room of the Temple. The following 12 trustees were elected for the year 1951: 1 ~ .. '--- Harold Rosen Josiah Wiener Leos. Rosen Don Mann Samuel Lipman Ted Neumer J. K. Kaufman Fred Rodoff Herman Grossman Max Lebow Dr. Morris Teles Jerome Fisher ' * * * * * ) r -- - - ---~------- ** * * * * * * * * �UN.IT.!::D JEh'lSH CHARITlr;S OF GRl:4ATER MUSKEGON MUSKEGONr MICHIGAN. !1~llot £or: l95J. ( Board qf Trµste§S I f VO':[E FOR ~l;-;-:::st ~ ~ Harry !-; , Berman ; v-- Herman Grossman ;t Rosen 7 ~ I CJ Eli .-Smith a,{7 ~ a1 Dr. Teles t:::Ja"" I~~ ~ t:::l Josiah ~-·iener CJ ·CIZf ~ Q) .Max Ashendorf Lyle H~ Rogers Leo ~ ;,(Harold Rosen 5 t=J l I o Fred L., Rodof'f LC CJ t:rz( Joseph Strifling J ,, Kelly Kaufman ~ /tJ Ted Neumer 7 ~ Douglas Rosen c::J ;t Samuel Lipman ., Cl 12 ONJ..I r' ~ V JO Jerome Fisher ~ Max Lebow t=1 o/ ~ CJ c:rz1 ---- z,-- CJ c::J / / Donald Mann ~ m I ~~ Cl --------/ /1 '-I I '- -~w (--:-,'([. t:;;-1:-;-6 / 1/p vetccu _Y. t( 7 Cf -17 S-/ V I f/ �--- . '\\ UNITED ii ~ CHARITIES ... ~s"g ~ Campaign Wdlk Fund Pledge ........ Plod30 :,tr • & I'Jrs • Tony Aron Abe Ashendorf I~adore Ashendort Jake Aohendort a • Smn .Aehendort $ Saburt Dixon Atk1ns'on Dr. Ralph August :lnino & David Baru ht. 6: ?.!re. s. B. Baru Arthur Bell Harry H. Berman .ouis M. Berman Ruben Berman Jw-ous Boss Jack E. Bowen Nathan Brou·iiman Victor s. Burstein Sigmund Cahn Jerome Cherin Robert Cherin Ellis Chevlin Jaan Danigelia asa Darmstadtar lionry Dsrmstadter Louis Darmstadter Lothar De.vido Mr. & Mra. Paul A. Elliott Andron J. Eps te 1n ke Fania Harry S. Fie lda •ry Fino 200.00 soo.oo f· ':' - 100.00 Amount Paid l',ii' 300.00 over 1950-51 Under 1950•51 Now Campa1·gn Campaign Jlccount fp (-. ,!' $ 200.00 25.00 200.00 100.00 10.00 500.00 25.00 200.00 125.00 100.00 226.00 100.00 25.00 5.00 so.oo so.oo 10.00 5.00 260.00 25000 26000 60.00 200.00 10.00 600.00 500.00 . 36.50 26.00 ~6.50 160.00 226.00 10.00 lOOoOO 6.00 eo.oo 50.oo 10.00 12.50 s.oo 60.00 26.00 25.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 100 .00 60.00 100.00 so.oo 30.00 60.00 100.00 10.00 50.00 rry, Jerome, Bernard and Eugene Fisher s,000.00 :y and suaie Fisher c:,r o.nd Konneth Fisher 10.00 Jnoy Goldbort:; Gl.60 200.00 25.00 10.00 25.00 10.00 60.00 25.00 5.00 100.00 10.00 so.co 3,000oOO 26.00 75.00 I 25.,00 '75.00 10"00 �- CA?liPAIGN Pledge 1'.\ J.:; 01•oanfield 10.00 \,) ~thur Groenberg 65.00 n.•ico Golden 200.00 Sadie, Herman and 2,000.00 Louis Grossman Je~frie and Laurie Grossman r,111r:e, Jill and Randy e.) Gl1 0SBmail David Gudelsky Oscar Gudelsky Marvin Gudelaky Agne a Huber . !~oyer Jacobs Morris I~toi... Kaufman Famil y Samuel G. IQ.ayf Lawrence F..rnest and Eleanore Sara Klein Sara IG.ein Harold IO.ine ti.. Kol lenberg : • H. Krause Sam Lawson Alan Lebow IJax Lenhoff Rube Levy Morris E . Levine Hyman Lipman Jack Lipman Samuel Lipman Ben Marcus Herman Mendelson James Uetz Srunuo 1 Price Ioraol -Roden ::'Tad Rodoff ,yle Rogore and r.tax Lebow Patty and Harry Rogers Douslas Rosen Hal•old Rosen . Loo F.osen tlnount - Paid Milk Fund Pledge $ 10.00 $ Over 1950-51 Campaign Under 1950- 51 Campaign {!., $ tj;> 15. 00 so.co w 10.00 1 , 000 . 00 72.00 109 . 50 so.oo 50 . 00 100 .00 10.000.00 300 000 I. Account ti'• 350.00 350.00 40.00 Now 5.00 so.oo s .oo 40 .00 10.00 5.00 so.oo 2,100.00 350.00 73.00 200.00 125.00 500.00 100.00 30.00 36.60 600.00 500.00 175.00 25.00 36.60 50.0{) 50.00 75.00 1.000.00 75.00 2,000.00 100.00 50.00 150.00 500.00 150.00 100.00 r150.oo 50.00 2,500.00 1,500.00 25.00 25.00 16.00 36.50 15.00 25.00 1.soo.00 1,000.00 500 . 00 100.00 s.oo 36.50 36.50 50.00 50 . 00 1 ;500.00 707 .50 �- Campai311 Plede5e Pl0di:i:a ,___....,__....., 150.00 _ fr, Rosenberg $ so.oo . Florence Rubinoky 50.00 Elizabeth F. Ryan Dobby and Jerry Schreiber Jacob Schreiber 100.00 max Schumaker Sam Schumacker Mrs. R. Shmookler and 2,300.00 Fr·anc1s Fine 100.00 Samuel Siegel 1,J.aX 250.00 100.00 H. A. Silverman Joseph Simon 2,soo.00 I!i. M. Smith 150.00 100.00 500.00 Fred Stein Jack Steindler 1.filton Steindler w. r-a. stern R. Stotz J. S. Stritling 125.00 Harry and Andrew Umen Melvin VanDuren Josiah Wiener Paul M. Wiener TOTALS - - - - - Dr. Sol Cohan 15.00 1,200.00 15,QQQ.QQ $56,975000 $ 1G50-51 Campaign Account ,·.•:-.• 6 \I ,r. $ 50.00 t;,' '~ 1'-Tew 50&00 50.00 10~00 so.co 36.50 10.00 73.00 1,300.00 125.00 250.00 25.00 25.00 36.50 Z6.60 10000 2,000.00 125.00 125.00 500.00 so.oo 300.00 100.00 100.00 2,soo.00 1850-51 Campaign Under over 25.-00 300.00 Dr. Morris Telea ~ Paid """ ,~ ,,..... '111,... . ·- 1,. ~-· /!~ ·'~...110. 100.00 300.00 100.00 so.oo 200.00 300.00 $2,4:87.60 $6,882.60 ;1,110.00 100.00 - Pledge Card not received aa yet. ~10,537.50 $3,236.50 �, r- ~ UUITF.D J'EV:ISH CHARITIES ,1951-!952 ?~o pledges· received from the following: 1950-51 Campaign ,. ou1o Aron "'.X Ashsndorf ,ry S., Berman: .u ~ J. Be!'ma.n Dravarmc.n Caplan Ok Chevl1n Ann Fivhar X Pled,G! Milk Pled.5! e t 7.6.,oo 500000 16000 'adeline Halt .d 111e Je.coba Saul Jacobaon 300.00 100.00 25.00 26.00 260.00 16.00 Lillian Mayer Don Mann Stephen N~umer Te,J. Noumer Bertha and Sylvia Paul Leo Roa'1 fobert Rosenberg ol Silverman a bi1:1coe Sinrm1.. lOoOO 10.co 60.00 200 .. 00 o.,. ~ Marie Keilin Sophia Lebow Jeaoe Levin Ellen Lipman J., M. Magil 36.so 26.00 100.00 25000 Herbert Fisher l"!illiam Fisher Dr., N. Fleishman William Fogel 't!aur1co and Harrison ~iend 1950...51 500.00 1~.so 36.&o SS.60 26.00 50.,00 5.00 5o00 250.00 lOoOO 1.000.00 25.00 60.00 150.00 200~00 50.00 110.00 "OTALS '°' - - ...... '"' - ... .., .., -... ...... .., "' ... .,. ~·3~308.50 $ 699 050 �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES BOARD MEETDTG ••• January 6, 1952 o The first regular Board Meeting of the United Jewish Charities of greater Muskegon was held in the Library of the Temple on Sunday morning January 6th, 1952. The roll call was as follows: Officers Trustees Eli Smith Chairman ••••••••• Paul ,·:iener Francis Fine Vice nhairman •••• JProme Fisher Dr. Morris Teles Harry FishE>"" Vice Chairman •••• Mrs. Joseph 8trifling Harold Silverman Jose Strif.. 1_1ng . Secretary •••••• o oRose Lat,son Ted Neumer Seymour ~os,,,.nbPrg Max Lebm·r Josiah Wiener Fred Rodoff' Milton Steindler H.:irold ~osen Mildred Rodoff Ieo Rosen Discussion was held as to the number of representatives both elected and appointed by the chairman to serve on the U.J.C. Board and it was moved by Harry Fisher and seconded by Jerome Fisher that thP27 representatives be accep~ed. Motion carried. Mr. '.'/iener distributed plP.d8"? reports for perusal and discussion. Mrs. Joseph Strifling moved and it was seconded by Francis Fine that Leo Rosen be appointed for treasurer for 1052. Motion was carried. ( Discussion ,1as held as to whether any U.J.C. funds this year would be :nrailable to the Templeo It was definitely established that no U.J.c. funds will be given to the Temple and that pledges have been accepted this year on that basis. It was moved by Francis Fine and seconded by Fred Rodoff that the executive Committee be appointed to act on the cancellation of previous plddges to the year l95Q-51 and their recommendation be turned over to the chairman. Motion was carriedo It was moved by Francis Fine and seconded by Fred Rodoff that an executive committee be empowered to review in the future, pledges, in view of extraordinary haFdship circumstances and bring back a report to the Board for final instructions. Mr. Wiener appointed the two Vice Chgi.rmen and Leo Rosen to act on the executive committee. Mr. :•Jiener asked Mr. Rosenberg to draw up a resolution e.s follows: "Be it hereby resolved that all previous action by previous chairmen be accepted and confirmed and financial statement be accepted and placed on file". It was moved by Francis Fine and seconded by Dr. Teles that the chairman and treasurer be empowered to nesotiate a loan up to $15 ,000.00 from the Lumberman 's Bank for the purpose of transferring funds to the flood area in Israel, and that the chairman and treasurer be authorized to sign any dociunents necessary to affect the loan as deemed advisable by them. Motion \·:as carried unanimously. AftPr discussion Chairman ~iener authorized that all pledges of $200 .00 and under be turned over to Mrs. Fred Rodoff and her committee for collection and thanked Mrs. Rodoff most heartily for her successful efforts on this committee in the past. Mr. Eli Smith graciously offered to advance the $15l000 for emergency needs to Israel and it was moved by Mrs. Syrif ing and seconded by Mr. Strifling that this advance be accepted for a 90 day period. This concluded the business on the agenda and the meeting was adjourned at 1:45 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ROSE LAWSON, Secretary. �r UNITED JEWI~H CHARITIBS OF GREATER MUSKEGON, MUSKEGON MICH . O.fFICERS ANDJlOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR 19520 01".fICERS . PAUL M. WI1NtR-------PRESIDENT - ~ t : L ( , ( _ , JOS. STRI.fLING--VICE)'-'CHAIR1•lAN JEROME .fI~HER--------VICE*CHAIRMAN LEOS. ROS~N---------TREASURER RO~E LAWSON----------~ECRETARY ,'-ffiS. .................................... BOARD OF TRUSTEES (Elected) J. K. Kaufman lrancis Fine Samuel Lipman Harold Rosen Harry fisher Herman Grossman S'3.muel Klayf Jos Strifling Milton Steindler Dr . Mcrris Teles Josiah Wiener Dr. Ralph Aut:nst ••••••••••o•••••••••••••••••ooeeo••• (Appointed bi Paul 1.•!i~ner )~ Eli Smith M...~x Lebow Rog@P8" .,~9 Harold Silverman Ted Neumer Abe Ashendorf Fred R00.off ~ ., 61 J~ilc Lip~--;-'t'Re"presenting B' n:.1i Bri tht Mildred Rodoff (Representing H~dqssah) SeYf11CUr Rosenberg {Legal Advisor) �UNITED JElr'ISH CHARI'rIES ALLOCATION MF:ETING NOVEMBER 2 , 1952 . A meetine; of the Officers and Trustees of United Jewish Charities was held Sunday morning November 29 1952 in the Libraray of the Temple . The following rnernbers were present : Trustees Officers Paul i~·iener • • • oChairman Dr . Teles Mrs . Joseph Strifling • • lst Vice Pres . Francis Fine Leo Rosen • ••••• oTreasurer Fred Rodoff Rose Lawson •• • a . Secretary Mildred Rodoft Milton Steindler Guest Herman Grossman Mrs. Herman Grossman S2.rn Klayf 0 The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved . Leo Rosen gave a treasurer's report but as it was not complete was asked to bring it up t odate and report at the next meeting . Pledges for 1951- 52 in. arrears were disceseed and methods of collection were decided on . Mrs . Herman Grossman representing Hadassah brought up the matter of U•.J . C. paying their allocation to them on time . Mr . 1.1iener apologized for his negligence this year and advised Mrs . Grossman to contact the 1952- 53 Chairman for better service next year . Paul t'iener reported that a ten year report of operation of the Uni ted Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon is in the process of being compiled and will be completed soon. As the hour was late , the balance of business was tabled for the next meeting . Meeting was adjourned . Respectfully submitted , Rose Lawson , Secretary ""-- ---- - -- ---=-=- ... - - -- ... .: . . - ...... ~ - ·- - - ~- .. -- -- _., - - -- - ·- - - . -- ,.._ ..,_ .. - -- - .. - -· -- -- . .. ·- - .. ·- - . .. - - . .,. ., . �ClllU ITI S OF Gn no-.. :t, 1952 1951- 52 l~dgco Received l.949-50 Pled Ceeb on Ou.oh 1.11 Dd lJiwk R ~ La.: #, ;-; ,, i ,. , -'•p7 $ j5, 2 Obar1t1 a: Oultod Jewieh Appeal Bliaaesah Union of Amorio~n Hcbre liODg . 1 . 000. 00 Jonee Uonv. ~omo J. X. .Kaufman Total ub-ari t i:ea ~encee: uemp£1gn Leg l Offi .. e eo. 25 , 000.00 ~. 000.00 400.00 1, 250. 00 2,,6,0. 00 686.94 SQ. 00 62. 98 l. 7} ~ot l d1ab~r omente 803. 65 Cash in Bank ~ov. l , 1952 R,, 453.65 J ?,671. ;9 �- Commemoralin<J ... A DECADE OF GREATER MUSKEGON'S JEWISH PHILANTHROPY -- PAUL WIENER CHAIRMAN 1943-44-45-46-52 UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON 1953 CAMPAIGN DINNER Temple B'nai Israel ' - - - - - - - - - - - December 28, 1952 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___. �UNITED JEYTISH CHARITIES, December 1 1 1252. A regular meeting of the Officers and Trustees of the United Jewish Charities was held in the Temple Library, on Monday evening, December 1st, 1952 at 8:00 P.M. The roll call was responded to as follows: Officers TRUSTEES Sam Lipman Sam Klayf Josiah Wiener Dr. M. Teles Eli Smith Harold Rosen Herman Grossman It was moved and seconded that the following allocations be granted: Paul M. Wiener•••• o••o••Chairman Leo Rosen••••••o••••••••Treasurer Rose Lawson •••••••••• ~ •• Secretary Jewish Telegraphic· Agency •••••••••••••• 25.00 Hias.•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••100.00 Leo Levi Memorial Hospital •••••••••••• 50.00 Brandeis College••••o•••oo••••••••••••200.00 National Jewish Hospital, Denver •••••• 50.00 Jewish Consumptive Hospital, Denver ••• 50.00 National Jewish Home for Children, Denver 50.00 Bellefaire •••• o••••••••••••••c••••••••l00.00 American Jewish Congress•••••••••••••• 50.00 Anti-Defamation Leagueoo•o•••o••••••••500.00 Jewish Theological Seminary•••••••o•••200.00 Histadruth Ivrith••••••••••••••o•••o••l00 . 00 It was moved ~nd seconded that the Brandeis Youth Foundation check for $100.00 be cancelled and an allocation be given to Brandeis College instead. Discussion was held on the U.J.c. banquet to be held soon, and it was announced that Dr. Zev Cohen will be the special advance speaker at the Temple on December 21st. As this concluded the business on the agenda, meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Rose Lawson, Secretary �- Pl. .G. - -- rsa- �~NNUAL 'l(EPORT UNITED OF JEWISH GREATER CHARITIES MUSKEGON 1952-1953 HERMAN GROSSMAN Chairman .., �MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN As the 1952-1953 year in the United Jewish Charities program closes, I give thanks and gratitude on behalf of the officers and trustees to a splendid commu nity which continues to toke its place among the Jewish communities of Michigan. I say splendid because our community, through its local efforts, has manifested its desire to help bring to fruition man's instinct and determination to be free, an event we witnessed in Israel. I say splendid because our community, through its local efforts, has asserted its faith t ha t there is a force for freedom and for good in Israel. I say splendid because our community, through its local efforts, has declared that the experiment seen in the rebirth of the world's youngest democracy sha ll not fail. I say splendid because our community, through its local efforts, hos affirmed the strength of the Israeli soul which boasts a vastly greater power than any material consideration, a power which hos settled for nothing less than freedom, a power so great that it surpasses the violence of the sun itself. I say splendid, too, because I know that you will not relax your efforts to help my successor. This work for t he United Jewish Charities is a life-giving work for the entire community. I believe we can, I believe we must, mold and recreate the spiritual and moral leadership which hos always united our peoples. I say splendid, again, for from this power to unite has come the rare gift of providing so much more for such a greater cause. Continue to encourage this young man who hos just gone into business for himself. And for your generosity, and for your overflowing hear ts, God bless you. HERMAN GROSSMAN Chairman �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Sta tement of Receipts and Disbursements For Year Ended November 30, 1953 Cash on Hand December 22, 1952 Bank Deficit December 22, 1952 $10,400.00 7,200.73 $ 3,199.27 RECEIPTS: Pledges Pledges - 1952-53 previous years $33,225.25 1,950.00 35,175.25 $38,424.52 LESS DISBURSEMENTS: Al locations to Charities Dinners and Banq uets . Office Expense . Petty Cash, Transit Fund Misc. Expense, bank chg. $34,555.00 875.87 136.84 250.00 .30 35,818.01 2,606.51 Undeposited Checks, November 30, 1953 Cash in Bank, November 30, 1953 2,510.00 $ 96.51 �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Allocations 1952-53 TO ISRAEL: United Jewish Appeal Hadassah American Fund for Israel Institutions Weizman Institute . Hebrew University Haifa Technological College Federated Council of Israel Institutions $27,500.00 2,000.00 100.00 300.00 300.00 150.00 100.00 $30,450.00 OTHER: American Association for Jewish Education Union of American Hebrew Congregations B'noi Brith Notional Youth Service Brandeis University Dropsie College Jewish Welfare Board Bellefaire Jewish Telegraphic Agency Hios Joint Defense Appeal Jewish Theologica l Seminary of N.Y. Hebrew Theological College Leo Levi Hospital . Jewish Consumptive Relief Hospital National Jewish Children's Home Histadruth lrvith Bitzaron . National Jewish Hospital of Denver Specia l Relief, Muskegon area $ 25.00 700.00 150.00 200.00 100.00 125.00 200.00 50.00 25.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 25.00 25.00 50.00 1,980.00 4, l 05.00 $34,555.00 �UNITED JEWISH CHARI TIES Schedule of Pledges for Year Ended November 30, 1953 PLEDGED Louis Aron ........ Mrs. Louis Aron .. Mr. and Mrs. Tony Aron .... Sylvia Aron ...... Abe Ashendorf.. Isadore Ashendorf .... Jacob Ashendorf Max Ashendorf.. Mrs. Ida Ashendorf .... Dr. Ralph August Grace Atkinson .. Ira Bank ............ Arthur E. Bell .... Harry and Gene Berman ········ Louis M. Berman L. J. Berman .... Reuben Berman .. Herman Braverman .... Nathan Broutman ...... Mrs. Nathan Broutman ...... Art Billings ...... Marcus Bell ...... Sigmund Cahn .. Dr. Seymour H. Cane ........ Jock Chevlin .... Robert Cherin .... David and Beth Cherin .......... Dr. Sol Cohan .. Jean Danigelis .. H. H. Chambers.. Louis Darmstadter .. Rose and Henry Darmstadter .. Mrs. Julius Dunn father Dark ...... Paul and Margaret Elliott ............ $ MILK FUND 100.00 PAID BALANCE 100.00 50.00 -0-0- 500.00 200.00 100.00 500.00 -0-0-0- 30.00 220.00 250.00 30.00 220.00 250.00 -0-0-0- 250.00 300.00 10.00 1.00 150.00 -0-0-0-0-0- 100.00 450.00 50.00 100.00 100.00 450.00 50.00 100.00 -0-0-0-0- 50.00 50.00 -0- 50.00 50.00 -0- 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 -0-0-0-0- 50.00 10.00 250.00 50.00 10.00 250.00 -0- 0-0- 10.00 50.00 50.00 25.00 - 0- 0-0- 0- 50.00 50.00 - 0- 150.00 10.00 50 .00 150.00 10.00 50.00 - 0-0- 0- 15.00 15.00 -0- $ $ 50.00 200.00 100.00 200.00 300.00 50.00 10.00 1.00 125.00 25.00 10.00 10.00 50.00 25.00 25 .00 25.00 r j 1 l �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Schedule of Pledges for Yea r Ended November 30 , 1953 PLEDGED Andy Epstein .... Mike Erris ....... . Harry Field ...... Nancy and Kenneth Fisher ............ Maurice and Harrison Friend ......... . Warner Galombeck .... Mike Goldberg .. Maurice Golden Mrs. Sadye Golden ....... . Dr. Art hur Greenberg Herman Grossman, Sam Klayf and Louis Grossman ..... . Louis Grossman .. Mike Grossman .. David Gudelsky Meyer Jacobs ... . Ray Jasicki .... .. Saul Jacobson .. Morris and Frances Kan tor ......... . J. K. Kaufman Asso. and Family ......... . Lillian Kaufman .. Dr. Marie Kei lin Jean Klayf ..... . Sam Klayf ........ Harold Kline .. . Harriett Kline .. Mrs. E. Klein .... Edward Krause.. Sam Lawson ... . Morris Levine ... . Max Lenhoff ... . Michael Leventhal ..... . Jess Levin ........ MILK FUND 60.00 25.00 20.00 PAID BALANCE 60.00 25.00 20.00 -0- 0-0- 36 .50 - 0- 100.00 100.00 -0- 10.00 50.00 200.00 10.00 50.00 36.50 20:J.0O 36.50 100.00 75.00 .25 200.00 60.00 2.00 250.00 2,500.00 75.00 .25 60.00 2.00 250.00 100.00 2,400.00 100.00 l 0.00 36.50 200.00 150.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 36.50 10.00 36.50 100.00 2,500.00 25.00 10.00 100.00 100.00 - 0- 0- - 0- - 0- 0-0200.00 -0- -0-0- 100.00 - 0-- 2,400.00 l 00.00 25.00 20.00 100.00 100.00 36.50 200.00 150.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 -0- 0- 0- 0-0-0- 36.50 10.00 - 0- 0- 0- 0- 0-0- 0-0- �UNITED JEWISH CHARITI ES Schedule of Pledges for Year Ended November 30, 1953 PLEDGED Hyman Lipman __ Jack Lipman ___ _ Samuel Lipman __ Bee Lipman -····Sylvia Levey -··Reuben Levy -··Benjamin Marcus Ruth Marcus -·-Herman Mendelson -··· J. W. Metz -······· Ted Neumer ..... . Jessie Neumer ·Betty Price ........ Harold Page ... . Mr. and Mrs. Sam Price .... Mrs. Leah Richell Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rodoff .. Raleigh Rodoff .. Leo and Elizabeth Rose Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Rosen Jeff and Barbara Rosen Harold Rosen .. Leo Rosen ....... . Mrs. Leo Rosen .. Mr. and Mrs. Max Rosenberg Mrs. Max Rosenberg Seymour Rosenberg Robert Rosenberg Florence Rubinsky ..... . Chas. Rubinsky .. Louis Rubinsky .. Maxwell Ross .. Rabbi Ruderman Jacob Schreiber Dobby and Jerry Schreiber ·····- MILK FUND PAID BALANCE 1,000.00 50.00 1,250.00 50.00 25.00 25.00 100.00 36.50 -0-0-0-0-0-0- 10.00 40.00 100.00 300.00 50.00 36.50 10.00 -0-0-0-0-0-0- 500.00 10.00 500.00 10.00 -0-0- 150.00 36.50 -0-0- 50.00 50.00 -0- 50.00 50.00 -0- 50.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 100.00 -0-0-0- 150.00 -0- 36 .50 -0- 100.00 100.00 -0- 50.00 50.00 -0- 100.00 25.00 25.00 200.00 200.00 50.00 -025.00 25.00 1,000.00 50.00 1,250.00 50.00 25.00 25.00 l 00.00 36.50 40.00 100.00 300.00 50.00 36.50 150.00 36.50 50.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 l 00.00 150.00 36.50 75.00 50.00 50.00 200.00 200.00 50.00 25.00 10.00 10.00 -0-- -0- -0- -0-0-0-0- r �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Sched ule of Pledges for Year Ended November 30 , 1953 PLEDGED Max Schubb ...... Max and Leah Schumacher .. Leah Schumacher Sam Schumacher Mrs. Smookler and F. Fine .... Sam Siegel ..... . Sol Silverman .. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Simon .... Eli Smith .......... Frances Steind ler Jack Steindler .. Milton Steind ler Mr. and Mrs. Joe Strifli ng .. Syd Strifli ng ..... . Frederick Stein .. Mike Stein ........ Esther Stein ...... Joseph Singer .. Bil l Stern .......... Morris Teles ...... Melvin Van Duren .... Josiah Wiener .. Joel W iener .... M rs. Josiah Wiener ....... . Pa ul Wiener ... . Mrs. Paul Wiener T. M. Whitman .. MILK FUND 100.00 PAID BALANCE 100.00 -0- 25.00 100.00 36.50 25.00 - 0-0-0- 700.00 125.00 100.00 700.00 125.00 100.00 -0-0-0- 100.00 1,000.00 100.00 1,000.00 125.00 125.00 375.00 -0-0-0-0-0- 750.00 365.00 250.00 5.00 50.00 50.00 -0-0-0-0-0-0- 100.00 36.50 125.00 125.00 375.00 750.00 365.00 250.00 5.00 50.00 50.00 100.00 125.00 100.00 15.00 1,000.00 25.00 50.00 10,000.00 200.00 25.00 $31,943.25 $ 1,868.50 125.00 -0- 15.00 1,000.00 25.00 -0-0-0- 50.00 10,000.00 200.00 25.00 -0-0-0-0- $33,225.25 Previous years unpaid balances: Sam Price Family ................................................................ Bill Stern ........................................................................... . $ 586.50 1,800.00 150.00 $ 2,536.50 �December 9, 19 53 United Jewish Charities, Muskegon, Michigan. Gentlemen: Pursuant to your request, I hove audited the books and records of the UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES of Muskegon, Michigan, for the year ended November 30, 1952 and November 30, 1953, and submit, herewith, my report on my findings. The records were occurotely kept and were in balance for both years under audit. Included in this report ore the following: Statements of Receipts and Disbursements. Statements of Charitable Allocations. Schedules of pledges, for charity and milk fund. Balance sheet as at November 30, 1953. Cash on hand is shown in detail and the bank account was reconciled with a statement from the depository. In my opinion, according to the accepted principles of accounting, the attached statements and schedules tru ly reflect your operations for the two preceding fiscal years and your financial condition as at November 30, 1953. Thanking you for this opportunity to again serve you, I am, t Respectfully yours, WALTER A. DIXON. Certified Public Accountant. �ROSTER OF PREVIOUS CHAIRMEN OF UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON • PAUL M. WIENER 1941-1942 PAUL M. WIENER 1942-1943 PAUL M. WIENER 1943- 1944 PAUL M. WIENER 1944-1945 PAUL M. WIENER 1945-1946 J. KELLY KAUFMAN 1946- 1947 HARRY S. BERMAN 1947-1948 SAMUEL LIPMAN 1948-1949 HARRY A. FISHER 1949-1950 FRANCIS N. FINE 1950-1951 PAUL M. WIENER 1951-1952 �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES, BOARD MEETING, FEBRUARY 9. 1953. A regular meeting of the United Jewish Charities of greater Muskegon was held February 9th in the classroom of the Temple. The following responded to roll call: Trustees Officers Herman Grossman •••••• Chairman Harold Rosen •••••• Vice-Chairman Sam Lipman •••••••• Vice-Chairman Leo Rosen ••••o••••Treasurer Rose I.awson •••••• ~secretary Harry H. Berman Harold Silverman Max Lebow Seymour Rosenberg Milton Steindler Dr . Ralph Au~ust Dr. Morris Teles Joseph Strifling Eli Smith Mrs. Joseph Strifling Rabbi Ruderman The financial report was given by Leo Rosen, discussed and approved. It was moved by Sam Lipman and seconded by Dr. August to send i7500o00 t o r ~ at this time. Motion was carriedo Max'l~~ introduced the matter of a contribution to the Netherlands Flood Relief and it was moved by Leo Rosen and seconded by Harold Rosen to allocate $300 .00 to the Fund to be augmented with a Temple contribution, with the names of both Temple B'nai Israel and United Jewish Charities as contributors, if the Temple is in agreement with this, otherwise to be sent in the name of United Jewish Charities. Motion was carried. Harold Rosen wished to go oo record as being opposed to the amount specified, he didn't think it was enough. The Board authorized the payment of four bills presented by Leo Rosen, treasurer, (see treasurer's report). The Board also authorized that an audit be made of the eharities books. This concluding the business on the agenda, meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, ROSE LAWSON, Secretaryo - - - -- -- - -· - - - -- �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON BOARD OF TRUSTEES --1953--OFFICERS HERMAN GROSSMAN•••••••o•CHAIRNAN HAROLD ROSEN •••••••• o•• oVICE-CHAIRMAN SAMUEL LIPMAN •••••• oo••oVICE-CHAIRMAN LEOS. ROSEN •••••••••••• TREASURER ROSE LAWSON ••••••••••••• SECRETARY ~ \ MRS. JOS. STRIFLING •••••••• MILK FUND CHAIRMAN MRS. FRED RODOFF •••••••••• ~(COLLECTIONS UP TO i500.oo}HADASSAH MR. DOt!Gful:.O ROS.BM ••••••••• • B'NAI BRITH REPRESENTATIVE MR. SEYMOUR ROSENBERG ••• LEGAL ADVISOR MR. PAUL M. WIENER ••••••••• HONORARY CHAIRMAN o •• TRUSTEES (ELECTED) SAM KLAYF J. K. KAUFMAN LOUIS GROSS1'1AN ELI SMITH ABE ASHENDORF DR. AUGUST LOUIS M. BERMAN JOS. STRIFLING FRED RODOFF DR. TELES BERJl!ARD FISHER MAX LEBO\'! HARRY H. BER.MAN JOSIAH 'WIENER MILTON STEINDLER ED\~ARD KRAUSE �- UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON BOARD MEETING, MARCH 11, 1953 1 A regular meeting of the United Jewish Charities of Greater Musk. was held on March 11, 1953 in the Temple. The roll call was responded to as follows: Officers Trustees Herman Grossman •••••••• chairman Milton Steindler Sam Lipman ••••••••• Vice Chairman Harry H. Berman Rose La.wson, ••••••• secretary Fred Rodoff Mrs. Joseph Strifling ••Milt Fund Chairman Harold Silverman Paul Wiener •••••••• Honorary Chairman Dr. Morris Teles Joseph Strifling Guest Louis Grossman Rabbi Ruderman Mr. Rappaport The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. As the treasurer Mr. Leo Rosen was not present, there was no treasurer's report. The matter of giving Hadassah $1000.00 now and $1000.00 later on their yearly allocation was introduced and it was recommended that the Board meet with the Hadassah Board for discussion on this. The Board also recommended that Hadassah be apprised in writing that before a commitment is made on this for the next year, the U.J.c. Board wm\lld like to go over the figures with Hadassah. It was moved by Paul Wiener and seconded by Dr. Teles that U.J.C. give Hadassah $2000.00 allocation for• the year l953r A vote was taken and 6 voted in the affirmative and three in the negative. The rest declined to vote. Motion carried. It was moved by Louis Grossman and seconded by Milton Steindler that in view of the fact that the Temple raised more than the amount mentioned in the motion in the minutes of the last meeting, regarding the Netherlands Flood Relief, that that motion be rescinded. Motion carried. Mr. Herman Grossman announced that Mr. Max Lerner would speak at a U.J.C. Conference at the Palmer House in Chicago, Sunday Me.rch 15th ~nd invited the Board members to attend if possible. As this concluded the business on the agenda, meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Rose Lawson, Secretary. �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES BOARD MEETING--Mi'.Y 21, 1953. A regular Board Meeting of the United Jewish Charities of Great- er Muskegon was held on May 21, 1953 at 8:30 P.M. jn the Recreation Room of the Temple. The following officers and trustees res,onded to roll call: Officers Trustees Herman Grossman ••••••• Chairman Sam Lipman •••••• Vice--Chairman Rose Lawson ••••••••••• secretary Dr. Morris Teles Louis Grossman Samuel Klayf Mrs. Fred Rodoff Rabbi Ruderman The minutes of the previous meeting were ref!d and approved. As Mr. Leo Rosen, treasurer was not present thP.re was no treasurer's report. Mr. Herman Grossman gave a brief resume of the United Jewish Charities conference held in Chicago which he attended, and remarked that in comparison to other communities of our size, the check for $7500 which we sent did not make a very good showing. Mr. Grossman made a plea for more co-operation, pledges and collections. He appointed the following trustees as a committee to contact some of the larger pledgees who have not pledged as yet for 1953; Herman Grossman, Chairman Sam Lipman Paul Wiener Sam Kl~yf Leo Rosen It was agreed by the Board present that Mr. Grossman had the authority to send $5000.00 to National and $1000.00 to Hadassah, as was voted on at the last meeting (this amount being on h~nd ~t the present time in the bank balance). The matter of an appeal from The Union of Americ~n Hebrew Congregations for $1000.00 before June 30th was introduced by Rabbi Ruderman. As a quorum wc1.s not present, no action could be taken on this. A meeting for determining allocations will be held in the near future. This concluded the business on the agenda and the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, ROSE LAWSON, Secretary r �United Jewish Charities Board Meeting Julx 27, 1253. A regular meeting of the Officers and Trustees of the United J~wish Charities of greater Muskegon was held on July 27, 1953, in the vestry of the Temple. The roll call was as follows: Trustees Bernan Sechs Louis Grossman Dr. MorriR Teles Leo Rosen Eli Smith As there was not a quarum present, business of the meeting could not be passed on. Mr. Herman Grossman submitted a statement from Dana Printing for the printing of the Charities ,ten year report, shmring a balance of 185.11. A check will bP sent them upon approval of a regular Board. Mro Grossman also announced that a Hadassah representative from the Muskegon Chapter should attend the next regular meeting for discussion about their allocation for $2000.00. Herman Grossman, Chairman Rose Lawson, Secretary The following were appointed by Mr. Grossman as allocations committee to be held in October: Paul M. Wiener Sam Lipman Leo Rosen Sam Klayf Dr. Morris Teles Harold Rosen Mrs. Jos. Strifling. Letters were read from Mr. Joseph Holtzman of Detroiti and Mr. Jacob Schwartz asking for immediate funds for Nationa , al!ld it was agreed that as soon as $5000.00 was collected, it will be sent to National. This concluding the business on the agenda, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, ROSE LAWSON, Secretary �UNITED JEWI SH CHARI'.CIES , SEPTKMBER 16 2 1953 o A regular meeting of the Officers and Trustees of the United Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon was held in the Temple on September 16 , 1953 . The roll call was responded to as follows : Officers Herman Grossman ••••oooo Chairman Leo Rosen •• o•••••••••• oTreasurer Rose Lawson ••••••••••• oSecretary Ruth Krause for Mildred Rodoff Rabbi Ruderman ( ' Trustees Josiah Wiener Louis Grossman Burton Sachs Edward Krause Harry H. Berman Dr . Morris Teles Paul M. '91iener Samuel Klayf The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved . A s tatement from Dana Printing eo for ~185 . 11 the balance owing on the printing of the 10 year bulletin , was presented , discussed , and a motion was made by Paul 1:iener and seconded by Harry H. Berman t hat this statement be paid. Motion carried . The treasurer's report was read discussed and approved . Mr . Herman Grossman introduced Mrs . Krause , president of Hadassah , who was representing Mrs . Rodoff , chairman of U. J.C . collections of ~500 . 00 and less . The problem of their yearly allocation of ~2000 . 0 was discussed , a nd a motion was made by Paul 1'Tiener and 2nd by Edward Krause that J500 . oo for 1953 be eiven them immediately, leaving a balance of $500 . 00 . Motion was carried o A motion was also made by Paul ~'iener and 2nd by Edward Krause that ~120 . 00 be put into the transi ent fund at this time . Motion was carried. The Board recommended that Hadassah tentatively be ziven 3- 1/2% of collections for 1954 as their allocationo This was to be further discussed at a later time . Rabbi Ruderman presented the matter of an allocation for combined Hebrew Union and J.I . R. This was to be tabled for the regular allocation meeting . Rabbi next presented the matter of a loan of ~~50 . 00 to Mr . Ruby Brulback , netrly arrived refugees to Muskegono It was moved by Leo Rosen and 2nd by Dr . Teles to give this loan . Motion ·was carried . Non- pledgees were discussed and their names were distributed to Board Members for contact and collection . The next meeting is to be an allocation Meeting in October . As this concluded the business on the agenda , the meetine; was adjourned . Respectfully submitted , · Rose I-4wson , Secretary �United Jewisti Charities Board Meeting, October 20 1 1953. A regular meeting of the Officers and Trustees of the United Jewish Charities of greater Muskegon! was held in the vestry of the Temple On October 20, 1953. The rol call was as folJ.ows: Trustees Officers Herman Grossman ••••••• Chairman Leo Rosen ••••••••• V~ ••ireasurer Rose Lawson ••••••••••• secretary Sam Klayf Edward Krause Dr. Morris Teles Harry H. Berrn,qn Louis Milton Steindler Guests Dr. Arthur Greenberg Mr. Lander ) ••••• Israeli Bond Representatives Mr. Mendelson} Rabbi Abraham Ruderman Mrs. Edward Krause The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The treasurer's report by Mr. Leo Rosen reported an outstanding valance of 19,000 which is 60% of the original pledges. There is a balance in the bank as of today of $2100.00. Mrs. Edward Krause, representative from Hadassah presented the matter of working arran~ements between U.J.C. and Hadassah for the U.J.C. dinner etc. A motion was made by Louis Grossman and seconded by Milton Steindler that the drive evening consist of a program and reception, the cost of which is not to exceed $200 .00. Motion carried. \ motion was made by Milton Steindler and seconded by Leo Rosen that 5% of total collections for 1953 be given to Hadassah as their allocation for services rendered. Motion carried. Mr. Mendelson of Detroit, Israeli Bond representative gave a brief talk on the Bond situation and asked for co-operation in lifting Muskegon's below the line quota. A motion was made by Louis Grossman and seconded by Edward Krause that the to. J.C. of Muskegon endorse "The Israeli Bond Drive-A f>{IGHT IN ISRAEL, for November 11th in the Temple. Motion carried. As this concluded the business on the agenda, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, ROSE LAWSON, Secretary. �- -I 63 - Mr. Leo Rosen, %American Grease Stick Corp., Hoyt St, Muskegon, Hts, Mich. Dear Mr. Rosen, At two meetings held on October 20th and October 27th, the following allocations were approved £or payment tor 1953. American Association for Jewish Education•••••••••••• American Fund For Israel Institutions••••••••••••••• Weizman Institute •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Hebrew UniversitY•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Haifa Technological College •••••••••••••••••••••••• ;. Federated Council of Israel Institutions ••••••••••••• Union or American Hebrew Congregations ••••••••••••••• B'nai Brith National Youth Servic•••••••••••••••••••• Brandeis UniversitY•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Dropsie Colleg••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Jewish Welfare Boa.rd••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• B ellefaire •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Jewish Telegraphic Agency•••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Hias••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• $ 25.00 100.00 300.00 300.00 150.00 100.00 700.00 150.00 200.00 100.00 125.00 200.00 50.00 25.00 100.00 Joint Defense Appeal••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Jewish Theological Seminary.ot.w•• t •••••••••••••••••• 100.00 100.00 Hebrew Theological Colleg•••••••••••••••••••••••••••o 50.00 Leo Levi Hospital ••• •••••.•• •• ••••·•••.• ••• • ••• ••• •••• Jewish Consumptive Relief Hospital••••••••••••••••••• 50.00 National Jewish Children's Home•••••••••••••••••••••• 50.00 25 .oo Histadruth Ivrith•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 25.00 Bitzaron••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Mr. Herman Grossman has requested that I send you a copy of these allocations for payment. After these checks have been made out, I will be glad to send them out for you with accompanying 1 \ letter, 1£ you wish. ~: Sincerely, \ RL/ Secretary /\,\ �uNrL'~,j) J i~~·. I s H GHARI" l 1:s OF GRFA'ffiR MUSKEGON .. {BOARD MEETING) :March 9, 19530 Dear Board Member S! There will be a meeting of the Of::'icers and Trustees or the United Jewish Charities of ·Greater Nuskeeon,, held on Thursday e\•ening at Z.:;10 P gM" t March 12th~ in the recreation r0om 9 of the •rernple o This will be a brief meeti.ng and if every one will be on time we can be through by 8:JO P. Mo Hoping to see you at this time, and with best wishes, I am Sincerely, ~~ Chairman~ fl J,, O rt u r f1 I �,... I / ~ , /; / A meeting of the Muskegon United Jewish Charities was held at the home of Paul Wiener, Thursday, November 19th, 1953 at Present were: Josiah Weiner Robert Cherin rtia.x Lebow Abe Ashendorf Marcus Bess Dr. Arthur Greenberg Ted Neumer Henry Darmstadter Edward Krause Mrs. Edward Krause representing Hadassah Dr. Morris Teles Paul Weiner Fred Stein Mrs. Fred Stein representing Sisterhood Rabbi Abraham Ruderman Sam Klayf Maxwell Ross Leo Rosen Harold Rosen Harold Silverman Bernard Fisher Milton Steindler Sam Price Ben Marcus Mr. Gutman, representing United Jewish Appeal Sam Lipman Dr. Ralph August Motion was made by Harold Rosen to continue Muskegon Jewish Charities and to hold drive December 13th, 1953. Motion was seconded by Fred Stein. Motion was carried unanimously. Treasurer's report was read by Leo Rosen. It was apparent that most of the pledges for last year would be collected. ·• Pledge cards were submitted to those present. Total amount pledged from those present amounted to$ The following were nominated for office: Sam Klayf, Chairman Abe Ashendorf, Vice Chairman Ted Neumer, Vice Chairman Motion was made by Fred Stein to continue paying Hadassah five percent of collections for services rendered. Motion was seconded by Henry Darmstadter. Motion was carried. There being no further business to discuss, meeting was adjourned. Refreshments were ably served by Mrs. Pa ul Weiner . Respectfully submitted. Maxwell Ross, Secretary Pro-Tem. / �. / / - UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES, Election Meeting, November 25 1 '53. An election meeting of the entire community was held for the purpose of electing a chairman and vice-chairmen for the year 1954. The following people were present: Harold Rosen Rabbi Ruderman Ted Neumer Fred Stein Harry H. Berman Sam Lawson Rose Lawson Abe Ashendorf Marge Ashendorf Paul Wiener Sam Klay£ Milton Steindler Mr. Harold Rosen, vice-chairman presided and gave a brief resume of two previous meetings held at the home of Harold Rosen, and Paul Wiener. The slate nominated at Paul Wiener's home was as follows: Samuel Kaayf Chairman Abe Ashendorf, ls) Vice-Chairman Ted Neumer 2nd Vice-Chairman. It was moved by Paul wlener and seconded by Milton Steindler that this slate be accepted. Mr. Klayf declined to accept the chairmanship. It was then moved by Paul Wiener and seconded by Sam Klayf that a new slate be nominated, namely: Abe Ashendorr ••••• Chairman Mrs. Joseph Strifling, 1st Vice-Chairman Ted Neumer••••••o••o•, 2nd Vice-Chairman The nominations were closed and a vote taken. Motion unanimously carried. The following trustees were to be added besides the old slate of trustees for nominees for a new Board of trmstees for 1954: Fred Stein Ben Marcus Max Schubb Henry Darmstadter Maxwell Ross Max Ashendorf Dr. Arthur Greenberg Elections for trustees will be held later. The Allocation policy procedure for 1954 was discussed and Sam Klayf recommended that the new chairman appoint his allocation chairmen early in the year to start studying the merits of each allocation and its defi~ite needs to enable the U.J.C. to allocate intelligently at the end of the year. Discussion was held on the idea of making up a U.J.c. budget and a motion was made by Paul Wiener and seconded by Sam llayf that a budget be prepared and a copy be presented to all at the U.J.c. dinner on December 13th to apprise the contributors where the moneys will be distributed. Motion was unanimously carried. As this concluded the business of the evening, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Rose Lawson, Secretary �PIIOOUCTS A AMERICAN GRE~SE STICK COMPANY .f M A N U F A C T U R E_. R G F. S S P E C I A L I Z E O L U B R I C A N T S DOOR·EASEu 1u 11111 DRI PL, 5Su 1101111 8 VGLYDE 111111111111 LOCK• EASE STAINLESSSTICKp!BRICANT OIL RUSSER LUBRICANT GRllPMITEO LOCK FLUID MUSKEGON.MICHIGAN December 28, 1953 United Jewish Charities at Greater Muskagon, Muskegon, Michigan. Attention: Mr. Leo s. Treasurer, Rosen, Gentlemen: Enclosad find check tor $1,000.00 t o cover my commitment tor 1954. As per my verbal statement made during the eolioitation of the funds on the evening or December 13, 1953, this donation is to be used as follows: _ I"""\ $85().00 to tb!t United Jewish Charities general fund for regular allocation, as determined by Allocations Camittee. $150.00 to be placed in a reserve f'\md for the use or a Hebrew or cultural school, in conjunotion with the Temple activities, when same is made available. It 1s expressly understood that this $150.00 is to be used tor no other purpose, and must be pl.aced in said fund in the Temple treasury, with the officers as responsible custodians. Very truly yours, BR:LE Enc. Harold Rosen. �~NNUAL ~PORT UNITED OF JEWISH GREATER CI-IARITIES MUSKEGON 1953-1954 ABIE ASHENDORF Chairman �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Statement of Receipts and Disbursements For Year Ended November 30, 1954 Cash in Bank Nov. 30, 1953 Undeposited Checks Nov. 30, 1953 $ 96.51 2,510.00 $ 2,606.51 RECEIPTS: Pledges Pledges - 1953-54 previous years $28,102.00 1,686.50 29,788.50 $32,395.01 LESS DISBURSEMENTS: Allocations to Charities Dinners and Banquets Secretarial Expense 1952-53 Secretaria I Expense 1953 -54 Other Office Expense Petty Cash, Transit Fund Legal Expense 1952 & 1953 Audit . S26,545.00 543.19 250.00 250.00 122.32 35.00 100.00 27,B45.51 4,549.50 Undeposited Checks Nov. 30, 1954 3,261.50 Undeposited in Bank, Nov. 30, 1954 $ 1,288.00 l �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Allocatlons 1953-1954 TO ISRAEL: United Jewish Appeal Hadassah American Fund for Israel Institutions Weizman Institute . Hebrew University Haifa Technological College Federated Council of Israel Institutions $20,000.00 1,250.00 100.00 100.00 200.00 100.00 100.00 $21,850.00 OTHER: American Association for Jewish Education Union of American Hebrew Congregations B'nai Brith National Youth Service Brandeis University Dropsie College Jewish Welfare Board Bellefaire Jewish Telegraphic Agency . Joint Defense Appeal Jewish Theological Seminary of N.Y. Hebrew Theological College Jewish Consumptive Relief Hospital National Jewish Children's Home Histadruth lvrith Bitzaron National Jewish Hospital of Denvc · Hillel Yeshiva College American Jewish Congress Temple B'nai Israel Hebrew School Special Relief, Muskegon area $ 25.00 700.00 100.00 300.00 100.00 125.00 50.00 50.00 200.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 25.00 25.00 l 00.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 500 00 1,695.00 4,695.00 $26,545.0:> �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Schedule of Pledges for Year Ended November 30, 1954 PLEDGED Mr. & Mrs. Louis Aron Abie Ashendorf Jacob Ashendorf I sadore Ashendorf ---· Max Ashendorf.. Mrs. Ida Ashendorf Margaret Ashendorf .. Dr. Ralph August Arthur E. Bell .... Harry and Gene Berman Louis M. Berman Louis J. Berman .. Reuben Berman .. Herman Braverman Nathan Broutman Marcus Bess .. Victor Burstein . Sigmund Cahn .. Dr. Seymour Cane Jack Chevlin ... Robert Cherin .... Dr. Sol Cohan .. Mr. & Mrs. Louis Darmstadter Mr. & Mrs. Henry Darmstadter William Druker . Andrew Epstein .. Hermon L. Everhart Horry A. Fisher Mrs. Harry Fisher ... Nancy and Kenneth Fisher ... Leo Fonstein s MILK FUND PAID BALANCE 75.00 500.00 240.00 -0-0-0- 30.00 250.00 -0-0- 100.00 300.00 -0- 5.00 300.00 100.00 5.00 300.00 100.00 -0-0-0- 100.00 250.00 50.00 25.00 100.00 250.00 50.00 25.00 -0-0-0-0- 50.00 50.00 -0- 50.00 25.00 75.00 10.00 50.00 -0- 25.00 75.00 20.00 -0-0-0- 25.00 15.00 500.00 50.00 25.0) 15.00 500.00 50.00 -0-0-0-0- 50.00 50.00 -0- 150.00 5.00 50.00 150.00 5.CO 50.00 -0-0-0- 10.00 1,000.00 10.00 1,000.00 -0-0- 50.00 500.00 :.!40.00 $ 25.00 30.00 250.00 200.00 5.00 10.00 $ 100.00 100.00 36.50 36.50 5.00 - 0-0-0- �UNITED JEWISH CHARIT IE S Schedule of Pledges for Year Ended November 30, 1954 PLEDGED Maurice and Harrison Friend Esther Freedman Dr. N. A. Fleishman .. Harry Fleishman Hyman Friedman .... Warner Galombeck .. .. Mike Goldberg Dr. Arthur Greenberg .. Hermon & louis Grossman and Sam Klayf ...... Laurie Grossman Jeffrey Grossman David Gudelsky Oscar Gudelsky Mrs. Tillie Jacobs ..... . Meyer Jacobs .... Saul Jacobson Morris and Frances Kantor ..... J. K. Kaufman Asso. and Family ...... . Lillian Kaufman. Dr. Marie Keilin Sam Klayf ...... . Mrs. E. M. Klein Edward Krause Sam lawson Morris Levine Max Lenhoff Alvin Lerman Michael Leventhal ..... . Jess Levin .. .. Samuel Lipman Bee Lipman . Jack Lipman . .. MILK FUND PAID BALANCE 100.00 36.50 -0-0- 150.00 50.00 150.00 50.00 -0-0- 10.00 10.00 -0- 10.00 50.00 10.00 -0- 125.00 125.00 -0- 1,800.00 36.50 -0-0- 200.00 60.00 36.50 100.00 60.00 100.00 10.00 50.00 250.00 10.00 50.00 250.00 -0-0-0- 25.00 25.00 -0- 2,400.00 100.00 25.00 200.00 200.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 60.00 -0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0- 15.00 50.00 1,250.00 50.00 60.00 -0-0-0-0-0- 100.00 36.50 50.00 1,800.00 36.50 36.50 2,400.00 100.00 25.00 200.00 200.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 60.00 15.00 50.00 1,250.00 50.00 60.00 -0- -0- l I �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Schedule of Pledges for Year Ended November 30, 1954 PLEDGED l J Mrs. Jack Lipman Hyman Lipman .. Reuben levy Maurice & Sylvia levy Charles Locke Benjamin Marcus James W. Metz .. Herman Mendelson Miscellaneous Ted Neumer Jessie Neumer .. Florence Orlove Albert Parker Samuel Price Russell Quigley Barney Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rodoff .. Raleigh Rodoff .. Jeff and Barbara Rosen Harold Rosen .. Leo Rosen . ---Mrs. Leo Rosen Mr. and Mrs. Max Rosenberg Mrs. Max Rosenberg Seymour Rosenberg Robert & Rose Rosenberg Chas. Rubinsky .. Louis Rubinsky .. Mrs. Rae & Florence Rubinsky Maxwell Ross .. Rabbi Ruderman Jacob Schreiber Max Schubb Max and Leah Schumacher .. MILK FUND PAID BALANCE 15.00 1,000.00 25.00 15.00 1,000.00 25.00 -0-0-0- 50.00 75.00 150.00 150.00 50.00 75.00 150.00 150.00 -0-0-0-0- 25.00 200.00 500.00 25.00 200.00 500.00 36.50 20.00 40.00 750.00 15.00 10.00 -0-0-0-0-0-0- 0-0-0- 200.00 36.50 -0-0- 75.00 1,000.00 1,250.00 50.00 -0-0-0-0- 200.00 -0- 36.50 -0- 100.00 100.00 -0- 100.00 25.00 25.00 l 00.00 25.00 25.00 -0- 0-0- 100.00 250.00 200.00 50.00 50.00 100.00 250.00 200.00 60.00 50.00 -0-0-0-0- 0- 136.50 -0- 36.50 20.00 40.00 750. 15.00 10.00 200.00 36.50 75.00 1,000.00 1,250.00 50.00 200.00 36.50 100.00 10.00 36 .50 �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Schedule of Pledges for Year Ended November 30, 1954 PLEDGED Mrs. A. Shmookler Sol Silverman __ Mr. and Mrs. Joe Simon -·-· Eli Smith _________ _ Harry Singeer __ __ Joseph Singer __ Frances Steindler Jack & Irene Steindler ······Milton Steindler Mr. and Mrs. Joe Strifli ng __ Syd $trifling _____ _ Frederick Stein __ Bill Stern ·······-·Morris Teles _____ _ Josiah Wiener __ Mrs. Josiah Wiener -----··· Mr. & Mrs. Joel Wiener .. Paul Wiener .... Mrs. Paul Wiener T. M. Whitman .. MILK FUND 50.00 500.00 100.00 100.00 500.00 5.00 50.00 BALANCE 550.00 100.00 -0-0- 100.00 500.00 5.00 -0-0-0- 100.00 -0- 125.00 300.00 -0-0- 750.00 365.00 400.00 -0-0-0- 50.00 100.00 125.00 300.00 750.00 365.00 400.00 100.00 125.00 500.00 100.00 125.00 500.00 50.00 50.00 10.00 200.00 50.00 5,000.00 200.00 25.00 $ 1,627.00 $28,102.00 40.00 5,000.00 25.00 $26,775.00 PAID Previous Unpaid Balances Fisher Family $ 250.00 Maurice Golden 200.00 David Gudelsky 200.00 Sam Price 1,050.00 Bill Stern 100.00 $1,800.00 -0-0-0-0-0-0-0- $ 300.00 �ROSTER OF PREVIOUS CHAIRMEN OF UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON PAUL M. WIENER 1941 - 1942 PAUL M. WIENER 1942-1943 PAUL M. WIENER 1943- 1944 PAUL M. W IENER 1944-1945 PAUL M. WIENER 1945- 1946 J. KELLY KAUFMAN 1946- 1947 HARRY S. BERMAN 1947-1948 SAMUEL LIPMAN 1948-1949 HARRY A. FISHER 1949-1950 FRANCIS N. FINE 1950-1951 PAUL M. WIENER 1951 - 1952 HERMAN GROSSMAN 1952-1953 �OFFICERS Chairman ABIE ASHENDORF Vice-Chairman TED NfUMER Mi lk Fund Chairman MRS. J. STRIFLING LEO S. ROSEN Treasurer ROSE LAWSON Secretary MRS. FRED RODOFF . ( Collections up to $500.00, Hadassah l MR. HARVEY LEVENTHAL B'nai Brith Representative MR. SEYMOUR ROSENBERG Legal Advisor MR. PAUL M. WIENER Honorary Chairman HONORARY CHAIRMAN PAUL M. WIENER TRUSTEES Dr. Rolph August Max leBow Harry H. Berman Sam Price Louis M. Berman Fred Rodoff Bernard Fisher Eli Smith Herman Grossman Milton Steindler Louis Grossman Joseph Strifling J. K. Kaufman Dr. Morris Teles Som Klayf Josiah Wiener Edward Krouse �UNI'fED JF.WISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON BOARD OF TRUSTEES --1954-OFFICERS I ABIE ASHENDORF ••••••••••• CHAIRMA.N SITT).. STRIFLING .............VICE-CHAIRMAN TED NEU MER ••••••••••••••VICE-CHAIRMAN LEO s. ROSEN ••••••••••••• TREASURER ROSE LAWSON •••••••••••••• SECRETARY MRS. FRED RODOFF •••••••• .,(COLLECTIONS UP TO $'5 00.,00)H~ASSAH<fl ..._#).. /) ~ • • • • • • • • • • • • ..B'NAI BRITH REPRESENTATIVE ~ SEYMOUR ROSENBERG ......... LEGAL ADVISOR PAUL M. WIENER •••••••••••HONORARY CHAIRMAN .............................. TRUSTEES (ELECTED) HAROLD ROSEN SAMUEL KLAYF LOUIS GROSSMAN SAM LIPMAN HERMAN GROSSMAN LOUIS M. BERMAN DR. MORRIS TELES MAX LEBOW JOSIAH WIENER J. KELLY KAUFMAN ELI SMITH FRED RODOFF (APPOINTED) BERNARD FISHER HARRY H. BERMAN FRED STEIN DR. ARTHUR GREENBERG HENRY DARMSTADTER �UNITED JEl'rISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON, MUSKEGON r :f.t[CHIGAN January 11 0 19540 Dear Friend BALL01!' ~--sr: •• • •• HERMAN GROSSMAN HAROLD "ROSEN SAMUEL LIPMAN SAM KLAYF ~ J. Ko KAUFril\ ?QR ~STEES D LOUIS GROSSMAN ELI SMITH DR.a RALPH AUGUST LOUIS Mo BERMAN JOSEPH STRIPLING FRED RODOFF DR. UORRIS TELES • •D •LI • MAX ASHENDORF VOTE FOR 12. .~~~! RETURN !,T PH.QE BERNARJ> FISHER MAX LEBOW HARRY H. BERMAN JOSIAH WIENER MILTON STEINDIER EDWARD KRAUSE FRED srg1N MAX SCHUBB .MAXWELL ROSS • • •Cl •0 • •Cl DR(> ARTHUR GRBENBER<t CI BENJAMIN MARCUS [1 HE?mY DARMSTAD'l'ER D �J8%U'IIJ:l.7 .28, 1954 p PII!U Oaah 1n &nt, Oct. ll, 1953 a.o.1~aa 1953-'4 J>la4gea Ptnious Pledges 5,971.,0 1,65<>.oo UDieJ>Qdtod oheob 2,,00,00 10,121.5() t10,as.01 $ 550.51 250.00 ll.92 100.00 165.00 Fn:m • �UNITED JE:lvISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGO¥o BOARD MEETING---JANUARY 28, 1954. A regular meeting of the Officers and Trustees of the United Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon was held in the Temple vestry on January 28, 1954. The following responded to roll-call: Officers TRUSTEES Ahe Ashendorf•••••••••••••Chairman Eli Smith Mrs. Jos. Strifling •••• l~t Vice" Louis Berman Ted Neumer ••••••••••••• 2nd " " Henry Darmstadter Secretary •••••••••••••••••Rose L:1.wson SaJ11uel Klayf Leo Rosen••••••••••••••• ... Treasurer Harry H. Berman Dr. Morris Teles Dr. Arthur Greenberg Fred Stein S:.muPl Lipman Mr. Ashendorf brou~ht up the IT1atter of non-pledgees and cards were distributed to prPsent Board memb~rs for contact and collect:i.on. The treasurer's report by Le Bosen showed a balance on hand of approximately $9500.00. A motion was ma.fe by Leo Rosen and seconded by Sam Li~man to send U.J.A. $7500.00 of this amount immediately. Motion carried. A motion was made by Fred Stein and seconded by Henry Darmstadter that the tre~Rurer's report be accepted and put o~ file. (see attached) A letter was read from Harold Rosen in which he states that he wishe~ ~1;0.00 of his $1000.00 pledge to be put in a separate Hebrew School fund. Mr. Ashendorf will talk further about this to Mr. Rosen and bring back a more specific report at the next meeting. As this concluded the businP,ss on the agenda, meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Rose Lawson, Secretary �Cash in Bank October 3li 1953 Receipts: 1953.,.51... Pledges Previous pledges rcco t1 $ g;4Sl.,00 1~650000 Undeposi'ted checks 10/31/5),,.,_2 9.,it.Q,,00 Total Cash received abd in· Bcu"'lk Disbursements: Campaign Expenses Secretarial Service Office Expanmo Dixon audit Special Relief' United Jewish Appeal Cash 111 ll. r 764.rs·> bank May lli, 1954,.... o o 1) . � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Temple B'nai Israel Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Temple B'nai Israel (Muskegon, Mich.) Description An account of the resource Collection of photographs, scrapbooks, programs, minutes, and other records of the Temple B'nai Israel in Muskegon, Michigan. 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Relation A related resource L'dor V'dor (project) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/">In Copyright</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/392ffb057d303816aed167de6b1c7d67.pdf 0c25939d10c45e462b6fc48406a016dc PDF Text Text MEETTNG OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES L Held - at the home of Paul Wiener January 16 , 1944 - 2:30 The following men were present: Paul M. Wiener Leo S. Rosen Harold S. Silverman Dr. Ralph V. August Harry S. Berman Samuel G. Klayf Samuel Lipman Carl Steindler Jacob M. Kaufman Morton L. Wolfe The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. A bill was submitted by Morton L. Wolfe , Secretarv in the L amount of $20.29, same was approved and ordered paid . Chairman Paul Wiener announced that the annual meeti ng of the Council of Jewish Federation and Welfare Funds , Inc~, is to be held in Pittsburg, February 4th - 7th, 1944, and that the United Jewish Charities of Muskegon was entitled to one delegate . He also stressed the advantage of having a delegate present at that me e ti ng. A motion was made by Dr. Ralph V. August that this organization send a delegate to attend that annual meeting in Pittsburg , and that this organization pay all necessary expenses . was seconded by Carl Steindler . The motion was carried. The motion Chairman, Paul M. Wiener designated Morton L. Wolfe as the official delgate of United Jewish Charities of Muskegon to the annual meeting of the Oouncil of Jewish Fe deration and Welfare Fund. -$- �Meeting of January].6, 1944, continued. The chairman, Paul Wiener then proceeded with the next order of business , whiah was allocations. L A motion was made by Samuel G. Klayf that the Hillel Building Fund at Ann Arbor be given $100 .00. ed by Harry S. Berman. The motion was second- The motion was carried. A motion was made by Carl Steindler that the Bellfaire Orphan Home at Clevelano., Ohio be given $25.00 . was carried. A Tbe motion was seconded by Ralph August. The motion The contribution to the Hillel at Lansing was tabled. motion was made by Samuel Lipman that $100 .00 be donated to the Jewish Welfare Board . The motion was carried. The motion was seconded by Harold Silverman. A motion was made by Carl Steindler that $75 .00 be donated to United Jewish Laymens' Committee. was seconded by Leo S. Rosen. The motion An amendment was offered by Samuel Lipman to substitute the amount of $65 .00 in lieu of $75 .00. L amendment was seconded by Samuel G. Klayf. feated. The original motion was carried. The The amendment was deA motion was made by Sam- uel G. Klayf that $111. 00 be donated to the War Service Fund of B 'nai B'rith. The motion was seconded by Carl Steindler. There was con- siderable discussion concerning this motion , because of the fact that it was rightfully an obligation of Abraham Rosen Lodge. The only reason that a request was made that this organization pay this amount was because the finances of the Lodge would not permit same , and members of the Lodge would not understand the additional collections in view of the - fact that United Jewish Charities was attempting to unify all fund raising in this community. In order to prevent any additional fund raising by individual organizations, the Board believed that the United Jewish Cha.rities should pay this sum. The mo- tion was carried. A motion was made by Leo S. Rosen that $200.00 be donated to -i- �Meeting of January 16, 1944, continued Wider Scope. The motion was seconded bv Carl A. Steindler. The motion was amended by Samuel Lipman to substitute $150.00 in lieu of $200.00 in the original motion. uel G. Klayf. The amendment was seconded bv Sam- The amendment was defeated. The original motion was carried. To summarize the allocations made at this meeting, they are listed below : Michigan Hillel Fund ................... $ 100. oo rcL 25. 00 />cJ.. Bellfai re Orphan Home ................. $ 100. 00 f'A Jewish Welfare Board ................. • 75.00 Pt: United Jewish Laymens' Committee ..... . 1 1 B nai B rith War Service Committee .•.. 111. 00 J · B 1nai B I ri th Wider Scope .............• $ 200.00 p.Q__ 1 The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ~o?;e~~ Secretary • �MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Held - at the office of Paul Wiener February 14, 1944 - 9:00 The following men were present: Baul M. Wiener Leo S. Rosen Harold A. Silverman Samuel G. Klayf Samuel Lipman Carl Steindler Mo rton L. Wolfe Rabbi Aron Cohen, of the Advisory Committee was also present. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Paul M. Wiener . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The following treasurer's report was given by Harold A. Silverman: Cash on Hand 1943 1944 Total 415.12 4,938.72 $5,353.98 $ Accounts Receivable 1943 Amount Pledged $5,385.00 Amount Collected 5,293.00 Amount Unpaid 92.00 Total unpaid balance for 1943 and 1944 1944 $14,040.00 __'.L,_81 0. 00 6,230.00 $6,322 .00 A motion was made by Leo S. Rosen that the Nationial Jewish Hospital of Los Angeles be given $75 .00. seco nded by Harold A. Sil verman. The motion was The motion was carried. --$- A motion �Meeting of February 14, 1944, continued. was made by Harold A. Silverman that the National Jewish Hospital of Denver be given $75.00. Wolfe. The motion was seconded by Morton L. The motion was carried. A motion was made by Carl Steindler that the Ex-Patients Home of Denver be given $25.00. motion was seconded by Samuel G. Klayf. The The motion was carried. A mmtion was made by Samuel G. Klayf that the Levy Memorial Hospital be given $50.00. The motion was seconded by Samue~ Li pman. motion was carried. The A motion was made by Samuel G. Klayf tha t the National Home for Jewish Children be given $40.00. seconded by Samuel Lipman. The motion was The motion was carried . A motion was made b y Samuel G. Klayf that the Je wish Consumptive Relief be given $60.00. The motion was seconded by Samuel Lipman. carried. The motion was A motion was made by Sammel G. Klayf that the Na tional Farm School be given $50.00. Steindler. The motion was seconded by Car The motion was carried. A motion was made by Harold A. Silverman that the Jewish Braille Institute be given $25.00. motion was seconded by Ca rl Steindler. Tle The motion was carried. A m~tion was made by Samuel G. Klayf that the Hewbrew College of Theology of Chicago be given $75.00. Leo S. Rose n . The motion was seconded by The motion was carried. A motion was made by Carl Steindler t ha t the Je wish Theological Sem i nary of New York be given $50.00. The motion was seconded by Samuel G. Klayf. was carried. A motion was made by Carl Steindler that the Rabbi Elehanan Semi nary be given $75.00. Harold A. Silve rman, l L The motion The motion was seconded by The motion was carried. A motion was made by Samuel Lipman that Hias be given $200.00. The motion was seconded by Leo S. Rosen. A motion was made by The mo tion was carried. Harold A. Silverman that the Hebrew University be given $200.00. The motion was seco nded bv Leo S. Rosen. -1m- The motion was carried. �Meeting of February 14, 1944, continued A motion was made by Leo S. Rosen that the Technimogical School at Haifa be given $50.00. L The motion was carried. The motion was seconded by Samuel Lipman. A motion was made by Samuel Lipman that The Jewish Telegra phic Agency be given $25.00. onded by Carl Steindler. The motion was sec- The ~otion was carried. A motion was made by Carl Steindite.r that Vaad L 'uni be given $25. 00. was secqnded by Samuel G. Klayf. The motion The motion was carried. A motion was made by Morton L. Wolfe that the Federated Council of Palestine be given $50.00. The motion was seconded by Samuel Lipman. m<!>tion ms carried. A motion was made by Leo S. Rosen that Hi sta- druth of Palestine be given $100.00. Samuel Lipman. The The motion was seconded by The motion was carried. The chairman on his own initiative appointed the following as a standing committee to investigate local charity cases: Samuel G. Klayf, Leo S. Rosen, and Carl Steindler. A motion was made by Carl Steindler that the committee be allowed to spend up to $200.00 on its own initiative without first going to the Board for approval. A. Silverman. The m©tion was seconded by Harold The motion was carried. Upon the suggestion of Samuel G. Klayf, the chairman indicated that he would probe the possibilities of recovering funds advanced to refugees during prior years. To summarize the allocations made at this meeting, they are listed below: National Jewish Hospital of Los Angeles •.... $ National Jewish Hospital of Denver ...•...... Ex-Patients Home of Denver ....... , •••.•..... Levy Memorial Hospital ..•.....•..•..•...••.. National Home for Jewis h Children •.......... Jewish Consumptive Relief. ................. . -1]- 75. 00 '" 75.001-'<. 25. 00.P',( 50. 00f'' 40. OOl"el 60. 00 ?~ �Meeting of February 14, 1944, continued. L National Farm School •......•••.•......... $ Jewish Braille Institute ................ . Hebrew College of Theology of Chicago •... Jewish Theological Semi nary of New York .• Rabbi Elehanan Seminary ................. . 40. 00 25. 00 ,P'ef P-l 75. 00 /'el _ 50.00 ~" 7 5. QQ /1}.A Technilogical School at Haifa ........... . Jewish Telegraphic A6 ency •............... 200. 00 ?-I 200. 0011.1 50. 00 JU 25. 00 ?..I Federated Council of Palestine .•........• Histad ruth of Palestine ................. . 100. OQ;f <. Hi a.s • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • . • . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Hebrew University ....................... . Vaad L 1umi .............................. . 25. 00.?1--< 50. OO?J The total sums allocated at this meeting. $1240.00 Total sums previously allocated .........• $7471.00 Total sums allocated to date ............• $8711.00 The meeting was a djourned at 10:00 P. M. Respectfully submitted, ~ Morto n L. Wo l ' ; ; ' ~ Secretary -12- �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON November 16, 1944 TO ALL CONTRIBUTORS UNITED JENISH CHARITIES Dear Member: Please be advised that a meeting will be held of all of the contributing members of the United Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon in the Convention Room of the Occidental Hotel at 8:00 P.M. on Monday, November 20th, 1944. The purpose of this meeting is to consider three proposed changes to the by-laws of our Organization. They are as follows: 1. To change Article IV, Section II, so that it reads as follows: 11 The Board of Trustees, which includes the Chairman and ~-Chairman, etc.n 2. That the Chairman and the Treasurer sign all vouchers and checks drawn on the bank account of this Association. 3. That the Chairman have the power to appoint, with the consent of the elected trustees, five additional trustees to serve in the capacity of a trustee dur·ing that period in which a Chairman presides. In order that these proposed changes be given thorough consideration, this meeting is being called just prior to the B1Nai B'Rith meeting on the same evening. Please make every effort to attend. Respectfully, MORTON L. WOLFE, Secretary �L The Chairman reportedthat $584 of the 1943-44 campaign pledges were remaining unpaid at the time of the previous meeting. Since that date $375 had been collected and their remained a balance unpaid as of October 23rd, 1944, of $209. Samuel G. Klayf made a motion that the money owed by Harry Lehr, amounting to $20, and the amount owed by Harold Kline, amounting to $25, be written off and that the books be credited accordingly. This motion was seconded by Leos. Rosen. The motion was carried. Motion was made by Jacob Kaufman that $10,000 be allocated to the United Jewish Appeal, subject, however, to upward revision. L This motion was seconded by Harold A. Silverman. The motion was carried. Dr. Telles spoke briefly about the radio recordings that were available through the Zionists Organization of America that presented various interesting stories concerning Jewish life in Palestine. The local radio station is unable to play these records on the air without cost. Dr. Telles suggested that several of the merchants who purchase radio time use the records as a sustaining part of their programs. This suggestion was accepted and the Chairman appointed the following committee to act in placing these records at the disposal of .the radio eta tion and providing time for the broadcasts: Josephs. Strifling, Chairman Jack Lawson Dr. Morris Telles Harold A. Silverman Morris Golden -u~y The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m. submitted, Morton L. w~:Ye~ary �SPECIAL MEIBERSHIP MEE TING of the UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES November 20, 1944 CONVENTICN ROO'I OCCIDENTAL HOTEL MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN Chairman Paul Wiener called the meeting to order a.t 8:00 p.m. The minutes for the meeting held September 11, 1944, and the minutes for the meetings held thereafter were read by· the secretary, Morton L. Wolfe , and approved as read. The secretary then read a copy of the notice sent out in connection with this meeting , which contained the purpose as hereinbefore set out. Upon motion duly made and seconded, Article IV, Section II, of the By-Laws, was cha,n ged to read as follows: The Board of Trustees, which includes the Chairman and Vice-Chairman, shall elect from that group a Secretary and Treasurer. The election of the latter two offices shall be held as soon as possible following the annual election of the Eoard of Trustees. Upon motion duly ma.de and seconded, a paragraph c was added to Article V, Section I, and that paragraph shall read as follows: That the Chairman shall have the power to anpoin t, with the consent of the elected Trustees, five additional Trustees, each to serve in the capacity of a Trustee, during that period in which the Chairman presides. . 1 ,J -1 ~ .; ~ " ~ ~ The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.~. Respectfully submitted, ~~ ~ w ~~6 yr-v-l ~ ~\ ~ ,~\v., J~ Zf,~.-(- .. ' �L STATE OF UIOHIG-AN l ss . COUNTY OF MUSKEGON Morton L. Wolfe , being duly sworn , deposes and says : that he is the Secretary of the United Jewish Charities of Muskegon , and that on the 16th day of November , 1944, he served a copy of t he above notice upon all of the me,nbers of the· United Jewish Chari ti.es of Greater Muskegon , by mailing to each of them a copy of the above notice , enclosed in an envelope , postage prepaid, and directed to each me~be r af, hir or her last known address. C Subscribed and sworn to before me this 16th day of November, A. D. ,1 944.- . Prf~ ri M Zn Notary County, Mich. My Commission Expires October 18, 1948 . �',':E•Tr:·G OF EOARD OF TRDSTEES ADV SORY CO!: 'ITTEE A}";D THE CA '"PA IGN A1rD COLLECTION CO',,.''ITTEE Held-In The Bronze Room Of The Occidental Hotel lay 8th, 1944 ---- 8:45 •~skegon Michigan present: The following members of the Board of Trustees were Paul '. 'Viener Harold A. Silverman '.'orton L. ·rwrolfe Dr. Ralph V. August Harry S. Ber'nan SaTuel Lipman Carl A. Steindler There were no members of the Advisory Committee present. The following members of the Ca;npaign and Collection Committee present: Herman Braverman aurice W. Golden Ted Neumer Al Golden Harry Lahr ·1 viener. The meeting was called to order by t he Chairman, Paul ' The ~inutes of the previous meeting were read a~d ap roved. Chairman, Paul ¥. . Wiener anno".lnced that United Jewj_sh c:.arities had received a refund fro 'U The T"istradruth Ivritt. T-;,..is allocation had be en sent to that organization by mistake out of the 1943 funds. The organization was notified of this error and as a result the money '!ll'as returned. The ChairTia.n instructed the Treasurer to place this money in the general fund. A req~est received from the v'omen's Field Armv for a con- -TI- �Yeeting of Uay 8, 1944, continued. trib~tion to Cancer, Inc., an Institution for raising funds in the fight against cancer. L After considerable discussion concerning this request, a motion to table same was made by Vorton L. 'Nolfe, and seconded by Sa:nuel Lipnan . The 'notion was carried . Before considering any reauest fro n Palestinian Institutions , the Secretary was instructed to make ina1iry as to which institutions were included in the group known as The Federated Council of Palestine Institutions . The Chairman then read a request for funds fro~ the Society For Relief of The Yemenite Jews. The Chairman explained, ho the Yemenite Jews werP , and what atte;npts were being rnade to alleviate their suffering. A motion was made bv Harry S. Berman that !25.00 be allotted to this cause . Steindler. The motion was seconded by Carl A. The motion was carried. L There was considerable di sc'...lssion concerning the request made by The Joint Defense Apneal for funds . ~olfe to give this cause $750 . 00 . Steir.dler . A motion was made by '1orton L. The motion was seconded by Carl A. After considerable discussion concerning the amount of the contribution to be made to this or~anization, Jorton L. Yolfe made a motion that the matter be tabled. Carl A. Steindler. The motion was seconded by The motion was carried . The Choirrnan entered a motion that the Council of Jewish "Federations and welfare Funds be given $75. 00, which is the anoLmt due the Council for the year 1944 . L Eerman . This i te -n w s so moved by Harry S. The ~oti)n was seconded bv Carl A. Steindler . The motion was carried. A motion was ma.de by Samuel Lipman that t .e Histradr'..lt:i Ivri th -14- �eetin~ of be ~iven ay 8, 19~1 , cont · nued . The motion 25.00. as seconded by r. ~ lph V. ugust . The otion w s carried. A motion ·as made by E ro ld A. Si 1 v •r nan that The Jewish C nference be given Ralph V. rlugust. 25 . 00 . .i-. ne rican The motion was seconded b Dr . The motion w s c rried . 4='°~01"1 After considerable discussion , requests for funds b r t ,e following organizations were rejected : Council against Intolerance '~ion of rthodox Jewish Congregations of An rica · Synago 6 ue Council of America Jewish Chitauqua Society The American Je ish Historic·l Society To su111inarize the allocations made at this meetin 6 , they re listed oelo : L Soc · etv for the Relief of Ve~Pnite Jes ...... . ou 1cil of Jewish ,.ederations a:rid ~·elfa.re ~unds Histradruth Ivrith ........................... . American J i.s:1 ConfE:'rence ................... . 25 . 00 75. 00 25 . 00 2h . oo ThP total su11s alloc;:ited at this meeting ...... ,., 150.00 Total suns previously allocRted ............... $8?11 . 00 Total S'.lffis alloc ted to · date •................. ,.,8861.00 The mePtinG as adjourned at 10:45 P . • Respectfully subrni tted, ~~:~~ Secretary -15- �'E""TING OF BOARD JF TRU~TEES ADVISCRY CO1 "'ITTEE A!:D CA 'PAIG.T AND C LLECTIO CC' r TT E Held-In the Bronze Room Of the Occidental Hotel July 26th, 1~44 - - 8 : 45 "uskegon Michigan The following members of the Board of Trustees vere present: Paul ' . Wiener Leo S. Rosen 1:orton L. folfe Samuel G. Klayf Samuel Lipman There were no members of the Advisory Committee present . The following members of the Canpaign and Collection Committee were present : 'a•uice Golden Jack La ·rnon Sa nu.el iegel 'fil ton tein ler The rneetini ,as calle to or er b~ t:te Chairnian, .aul " .. r . ,1er.er. The .ninutes of the previous meeting were rea ar:d ap roved. A financial state ·1ent was then read by the Chair11an, in t.1e absence of the Treasurer. ~hich state ent wac, as of July 86, 1844: United Jewish Charities Summary of ionies 1944 _'onies ledged Loan repaid by Svnagogue Refund from ·istadruth Ivrith ;.14 , 115. 00 150.00 100.00 14, 365. 00 415. 21 ,.14, 780. 21 'Balance in 1942-1943 Account Total -16- �~eeting of July -6, 1944, continued. 8, 961.00 518 . 30 541. 05 984.00 3,775.86 Allocations paid General Expense ercy Hospital & 'isc. Expense npaid pledges Cash in Eank Total ~14,780.21 The Secretary :vas instr1c ted to place a cony of se. id state~ent into the 'llinutes of this ~eeting . A motion ~as rnade by Sa:n'rnl G-. Kl2yf that the state:nent be apDroved as read . The motion The notion as carried . A motion a~ made b" Sa"!luel G. T<lavf th?t the Joint Defense Apneal be 6 iven S . RJsen . as seconded by Leo 8 . Rosen . 400 . 00 . The motion was secor:ded C" Leo T~e motion was cerried . L....., A ·notion 'IJ'laE 'l12de by Sa nuel Li r,.na.n that a 250 . 00 scholar- ship in a..::ricul ture be i:;i ven to the students at the Rebre in Palestine. The motion :vas seconded bv r .,.Tni versi ty ;orton L. "'lolfe. The notion wps carried. «ilton Steindler w· s then called upon to iive an unto date steteient as to t:te nronosed Je ish Cenetery Association . He stated t~_a.t for ten years or 11ore the Congre 6 etion had no other agree~ent ith the City of '~skeion Heights , whereby certain gound w21s set aside at the Jewish Co:nimni ty . 'ona View Cenetery for use by t::--ae ·•,;.s1re=·on He nointed out that it was desireable cit this tine to enter into a ·•·ritten contract :11ith the City of -17- ''lSkP 6 on �~eeting of July 26 , 1944, continued . heights for an out right purchase of a sufficient number of b'_1_rial lots and to immediately organ ize the Cemetery Association . He further stated that t he p.roposed By- Laws for such an Association had been drawn , and that the tentative name for such Association' was ""'ona View Hebrew Association" . The Chairman then expressed his apnreciation to "r . Steindler for his brief but comnle te state ment in that connection and stated that he would entertain a motion whereby United Jewish Charities would assist in t he launchin g of this Project . A motion was made by Samuel G. Klayf that the United Jewish Charities loan to the Mona Vie~ Hebre, Association , at no interest , for no definite period , the sum of $2, 000 . 00 , and that each year in the future the Board of Trustees of thS' Uni tee Jewish Cheriti~s should continue to make loans to the Cem~te r y Association , in an amount not less than $1 , 000 . 00 per year until s uch tLne that said association be financially and fir~ly established . was seconded by Leo S . Rosen . The motion The motion was carried . The Chairman , Paul Wi ener , then nroceeded to appoint the followin g committee to assist with the carryi .gout of the nro posed plans of the Cemetery Association : Sa~uel G. Klayf , Milton Steindler , Sol Silverman, and vorton L. 7lolfe . A 'o tion was made by Morton L. 11/o lfe , that the fiscal vear 1 of United Je ish Charities be c hanged so t ha t it ends on August 31st , - 18- �Meeting of July 26 , 1944, contin~ed . · and begins Septe'Ilber 1st . The motion was seconded by Samuel Lipnan. The motion was carried . The meeting i\Tas adjourned at 10 : 30 P. !l. Respectfully sub11i tted , r.fo rton L. Wolfe Secretary -19- �AN NUAL MEUBERSHIP MEETING OF UNITED JEWISH CHARI TI ES ON SEPTEMBE R 11, 1 944 at the OCCIDENTAL HOTEL *· -20- �ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING OF THE UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Held Sept ember 1~, 1944 In The --- Rus sett Room Of The Occidental Hotel Muskegon Michigan The meeting which was preceded by a dinner , was called to order by the Chairinan , Paul r Wiener at 8 :15 P. M. After re - viewing the accomplishments of the organization during the past year , he proceeded to introduce Mr. David Lang , Field Worker fo r the United Jewish Appeal , and Mr. Leo La.nia , noted writer , journalist , and escapee from a concentration camp in Nazi - occupied France , the speaker of the evening . Mr . Lania ' s address was different in that he did not review the horror and brutality which the Jewish people have suffered in Europe as a result of Nazism . His talk was enli ghtening in view of his remarks concerning the future of Europe . · 'r . Lania stated , 11 I firmly believe that the people of Europe are so convinced that Nazism and anti - semitism are one and the same, that they will never again allow anti - semitism to take root 11 • Mr. Lania's address was followed by an appeal for contributions for the 1944- 1945 United Jewish Chairites Fund. Fifty- Two members were present and pledged $10 , 025 . 00 , toward a goal of $2O , O~O . OO . Samuel G. Klayf , on behalf of several of Mr . Wiener ' s co-workers, presented Mr . Wiener with a gift as a token of appreciation for his tre~endous effort in helping to make the United Jewish Charities of ~uskegon, Michi 6 a.n , one of the outstanding groups in .._ the country . - 22- �Meeting of September 11, 1944, continued . An election was then held for Officers and tembers of the Board of Trustees t o serve for the ensuing year . The following officers were elected : Chairman ................ Paul M. Wiener Co - Chairman ..... . ....... Harold A. Silverman The following men were elected to the Board of Trustees Abe Ashendorf Samuel G. Klayf Samuel Lipman Maurice Golden Jacob H. Kaufman Leo S. Rosen Morton L. Wolfe Leo S . Rosen then discussed several desirable amendments which should be made to the By-Laws . He suggested that a special meeting of the membership be called for the purpose of considering the proposed amendments. The Chairman announced that action would be taken on the sa~e in the future . L The meeting was adjourned at 10 : 45 P. M. Respectfully submitted, ~ Secretary - 23- l;:W ~ �MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Held - at the home of Paul M. Wiener April 3,1945 - 8:30 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Paul M. Wiener at 9: 00 p. m. The minutes of the previous rre eti ng were read and approved. The following members were present: Paul Wiener Harold Silverman Leo S. Rosen Jacob Kaufman Jack Lawson Morton L. Wolfe Samuel Lipman The following non-member was present: Theodore Neumer The following members were absent: Samuel G. Klayf Abe Ashendorf Maurice Golden Max Rosenberg Harry Fisher Louis M. Berman Joe s. Strifling Motion was made by Jack Lawson, and seconded by Leo Rosen, that $100.00 be given to the Matzo Fund. The motion was carried. Treasurer Samuel Lipman then gave a financial report which is set out below. Balance in Bank.upon taking over Collected Paid OutDec. 9, Dana Printing 7 .10 Nov. 3, Occidental Hotel,banauet 159. 90 Nov. 22, Dana Printing~, 125.31 Nov.22, Charles Locke, SS* 300.00 Nov.22, Sam Klayf, local charity 8.00 Dec. 2, Stop & Shop 112. 62 50.00 Dec. 9, Jean Berman USO 5000.00 Dec.18, United Jewish Appeal 1000.00 Dec. Mrs. Edi th Cohen 300.00 Mar.23, Charles Lock, SS** 100. 00 Mar.23 Rubin Berman, *** Balance in bank as of date *Muskegon Bd. of Je ish Education ** 11 11 II II -• •+Matzo Fund ,i $1619. 4.6 13685. 00 $15304. 46 7162.93 $8141. 53 �MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Held - at the home of Paul M. Wiener February 13,1945 8:30 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Paul Wiener, and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The following members were present: Paul M. Wiener Samuel G. IG.ayf Harold Silverma.n Abe Ashendorf Maurice Golden Leos. Rosen Jacob Kaufman Jack Lawson Morton L. Wolfe The following members were absent: Samuel Lipman Max Rosenberg Harry Fisher Louis M. Berman Josephs. Strifling The President reported, in the absence of the Treasurer, that the total subscriptions for the current year now amount to $19,335. A motion was made by Morton L. Wolfe, and seconded by Abe Ashendorf, that the action of a majority of the Board of Trustees in giving Mrs. Edith Cohen $1,000. be approved. The motion was carried. A motion was ma.de by Jack Lawson, and seconded by Maurice Golden, that the Anti-Defamation League Book Department be paid for 100 books entitled "Forgotten Ally. 11 The motion was carried. The President then proceeded to appoint the following Committee to investigate and approve of all bills prior to their being submitted to the Board of Trustees for approval: Harold Silverman Jacob Kaufman Jack! Lawson There being no further business before the Board, the meeting - was then adjourned at 11:05 p.m. �L Total pledges to date for 1944-45. Campaign Amount rerra.ining unpaid on 1944-45 Pledges $19,410.00 5,595.00 After the financial report, motion was made by Leos. Rosen, and seconded by Harold A. Silverman that the above report be approved, and that the Secretary be instructed to place same in the minutes of this meeting. The motion was carried. Vice-chairman Harold A. Silverman was given a list of approximately 15 names of people who this year had not yet contributed to the U.J.C. He was instructed to contact these people and obtain their checks or pledges to the 1944-45 campaign. There being no further business for the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, r .L MORTON L. WOLFE Secretary �L MEETING F T :E POARD 2F TR~STEES OF THE UNITED JElISH CHARITIES Held - Bronze Room Occidental Hotel April 9, 1945 The meeting was c"lled to order by Ch irman aul 'f.. Wiener at 9:15 p.m. The minutes of the previous meetin g were read and ap"Oroved. In the absence of Secretnry 'forton L. folfe, F.arold Silverman was appointed Acting Secretary. The follomin ~ me~bers were . resent: "PPul ,..:. 1Viener arold A. Silve~man "---1..a,1rice Golden 'Leo s. Rosen Jacob Kaufman '-Jae k LaV; son l Sam Lipman Louis !. • Berman The follo~in g me mbers were absent: --Ae: e A~l,~,v fS "Rt-- '.t.forton L. ''Volfe ~osenh Strifling L 'Harry Fisher ilax Rosenberg !.!otion wa.s made by Jack La~vson, seconded by Louis Berman, that w25.00 be allocated to Belfaire. The Mot:on was carr:i_ed. Uotion w-as made by Jack Lawson, end seconded by Maurice Golden, that ~125.00 be allocated to the Je ish ~elfqre Board. The motion was carried. Motion wa.s mode by J~ck Lawson, seconded by ~auri ce Golden, that ;75. 00 be alloca.tl3d to the Unite Jewish Layman I s Commit tee. The .notion was carried. Motion was made by Leo Rosen, <>nd seconded by ~la1 -;.rice Go1.den, tha.t $350 . 0 0 b e allocated to B' Nai B'Rith 7vider Scope. The motion l'Jas carried. Motion T".fa s "!lade by Haro le. Silverman, end seconded by Jae k Lawson, that '\-125. CO be allocRted to the Na ttonal Jevorish Hospital in Los Angeles. The motion was carried. Uotion wps 11r..,de by Sam Lipman, seconded by Jacoh Kaufman, th t ;125.00 be loc~ted to the . ation°l Jewish Hospital at Denver. An amendment was offered by }Jaurice Golc.en, seconded by Jacob Kaufman, that the amount to bi3 allocated be .;150.00. The amendment was rejected, but +-be motion c·a rri ed. Motion was made by Sam Lipma.n, seconded by Jacob Kaufman, that '.,$35 . 00 be alloc9.ted to the Ex-Patients Home at Denver, Colorado. The motion was carried. �~ETING OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND ADVISORY co~l!.'l ITTEE OF THE UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES L Held - at the office of Paul M. Wiener September 14, 1944 8 : 30 The following members of the Board of Trustees were present : Paul M. Wiener Harold A. Silverman Abe Ashendorf I-- Samuel Lipman 'i Leo S. Ro sen '/Morton L. Wolfe The following members of the Board of Trustees were absent : Mauri ce Golden XJ acob Kaufrnan '),( Sa11uel G. Klayf L The following members of the Advisory Com~ittee were present : Louis M. Berman )(Harry Fishe r J ack Lawson ><Max Rosenbe rg Y- Joe S. Strifling The meeting was called to order by the Chairman , Paul M. Wiener at 8 : 30 P. M. On :notion duly made and seconded Samuel Lipman was elected Treasurer and Morton L. Wolfe was ele c ted Secretary for the ensuin g year. A motion was made by Leo S. Rosen , and seconded by Jack Lawson , that a committee be appointed to draw the followin g -2 4- �~eeting of Sente ~be r 14, 1944, continued . suggested changes to t he oy- laws , to be submitted to t he membership at a special meeting in the near f uture : (1) That the name of the co - Chairman be changed to vicre-Chairman . · (2) That the Chairman and the Treasurer si gn all vo -ichers and checks s ent out in behalf of t he or 5anization . (3) That the Chair:nan have the power to apnoint , with the consent of the elected Trustees , five additional Trustees to serve as s uch for the balance of t he fiscal year . Chair.nan Paul M. Wi ener appointed Harold A. Silve rman chair:nan of the comi.ni ttee to draw the proposed by-laws c hanges , to gether with Leo S. Rosen and Morton L. Wol f e to assist him . A mo tion was made by Jack La son , and sec onded by Harry Fisher that the United Jewish Charities allocate up to one-third (1/3) of t he financial require men ts of t he Sun day School of the Congregation Sons of Israel. Prior to the voting on t he motion, Leo S. Rosen outlined t he proposed pro g ram for the Sunday School for t he coming year, and stated that the bud.get would probably run between Fifteen Hundred a nd Eighteen Hundred Dollars. The motion wa s carried. The meetin g was adjo ur n ed at 10:30 P. M. Re spectfully submitted, ~l-;:71~ Secretary -25- �MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Held - at the office of Paul Wiener September 21, 1944 8:30 Chairman Paul Wiener called the meeting to order at 8:30 p.m. In the absence of the Secretary, Morton L. Wolfe, Harold Silverman acted as secretary. The minutes of the previous meeting not being available, the reading of same was postponed until the next meeting. Chairman Paul Wiener stated that over 40 persons were yet to be called upon for the purpose of obtaining signed pledge cards in connection with the 1944-45 campaign. The Chairman expressed the desire to close the campa.ign before the 15th of October. A motion was made by Harry Fisher, and seconded by Samuel Klayf, that $12.50 be paid to the Conklin Agency in payment of a bond for the Treasurer. Motion was carried. Chairman Paul Wiener suggested that a victory dinner be held in the early part of December. No action was taken on this suggestion. Motion was made by Samuel Klayf and seconded by Harry Fisher, that sufficient funds be allocated for the purchase of gifts for the members of the Jewish Community in the Armed Services, not to exceed $3.00 for each person. The motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Re~lL.y~As~~lf'----'-?---- Harold 5-il verman. Act in_a Ss_n,-o·b:L•rm �MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Held - at the home of Paul M. Wiener October 23, 1944 8:15 The following members of the Board of Trustees were present: Paul M. Wiener Samuel Lipman Samuel G. Klayf Harold Silverman Maurice Golden Leo S. Rosen Jacob Kaufman Morton L. Wolfe The following member of the Board of Trustees was absent: Abe Ashendorf The following members of the Advisory Committee were present: Harry Fisher Joe s. Strifling Saa, Prise.. Jack Lawson The following members of the Advisory Committee were absent: Max Rosenberg Louis M. Berman The minutes for the meetings held on September 14 and . September 21st were read and approved. The Secretary then read correspondence received from the United Jewish Appeal. Chairman Paul Wiener read a list of all those members L . who had thus far pledged funds to the 1944-45 campaign, together with the amount each one had pledged. The Chairll8n then reported that $17,880 had been pledged to date, and that 24 persons remained to be seen, and that a goal of $20,000 would probably be reached. I �L •~otion was made by Leo Rosen , and secon ed by J ack Lawson, hat '1'100 . 00 be allooated to the Leo Levy Memorial Hospital at ot Springs, Ark. The motion was carried. Motion wes Made b-r Louis Berm2n , seconded by Harold Si verman , that $60 . 00 be allocated to the Farm School in Bucks County, Pa. The motion w~s carried. !'ot'ion was made by Jacob Kaufman , seconced by Louis Berm.an , that $35. 00 be allocated to the Braille Jewish Institute of New York City. The motion was carriec. Pot:!.on was made by Sa,n Lipman, secondec by Jacob Kaufman , that $35 . r.0 be allocated to Va?dlumi of Palestine. The motion was carried. Motion mas made by Sri'!! Lipman , seconded by Jacob Kaufman , that )100.00 be allocate to Histadrutrh The motion was c rried. ·L rotion wae 1r1Rc.e by Louis Berman, seconded by Sem Lipman , that ~1000.00 be allocated to the proposed Hadsssah Hospital in Palestine. After e brief discussi')n , a motton was made by 1la·1rice ~olden, and seconce. by Leo Rosen , thet the motion be tabled . The motinn to tabl '=' wr- s rejected. Cha,i rmrm Paul ~.1. Ji '=ner then re1 inqui shed the cr,,i r and offered an amend'I'Pnt to the mot .; on, '"Jhich as secon .ed by Jacob Xauf~an , that ~1500.00 be Pllocated to the proposed Hadassah Hospital. The amendment was defeated, and the motion carr5ed . ~:oti on was made by Harold Silverman, seconded by Le:>o Rosen, that ~120 .00 be paid to the Council of Jevish 1P.lfare and ~eueration F' 1 nds, thP e,,me bein:- d11es to t=iat orgGniz~tion for thP current year. The motion was c~rried . 'fotion was m~ne b· Leo Roeen , seconded cv Parold Silverrr.an , th~t $100.00 be allocated to thP Hebre~ Theolo vical 9eminaxy of Chicago. The moti.on w8s carried. c 01 1\:.,'{ '.ot.;.on '""S -n~de by "auric".! olden, seconded by Harold i verman, th,,t $200.0C be allocated to tl P Jewish Theologice ~. i ~y of New York • . The motion was carr · ed . ~ . .lotion v2s made by Sam Lipman, seconded by Louis Berman, that ;150. 00 be al located to Rabbi Elebanan Seminary of New York. The motion w, s carried. 1 Motion ,:o:ras ma e by Sam Lipman , seconde by Leo Rosen, t at ~250.00 be allocated to the Hebrew University of P~lestine . The motio~ ~ s ca~r1ed. ~ot1on as nade by Louis I. Berman, seconded by Jacob Kaufman, that ~75.00 be allocated to the Technological School of Haifa. of Palestine . Tl:1P rnot"l.on 172,s carrien. �L The meeting ~as adj~1rned at 11 :06 p. m. submitted, _ft . ,tl#nG · · <[}A~~ Secretary L �L MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Held - at the home of Paul Wiener July 2, 1945 - 8:45 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Paul M. Wiener at 8:45 p.m. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The following members were present: Paul M. Wiener Harold A. Silverman Maurice Golden Abe Ashendorf Morton L. Wolfe Joseph 'strifling L Jacob Kaufman Jack Lawson Leo s. Pi0sen Harry Fisher Max Rosenberg Samuel Klayf The following members were absent: Loui s M. Berman Sam Lipman Motion was made by Harry Fisher, and seconded by Max Rosenberg, that $50.00 be allocated to the National Home for Jewish Children. The motion carried. Motion was made by Harry Fisher,and seconded by Max Rosenberg,that $75 .00 be allocated to the Jewish Consumptive Relief of Denver. The motion carried. Motion was made by Harry Fisher, and seconded by Harold Silverman, that $50.00 be allocated to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency. An amendment to the motion was made by Morton L. Wolfe, seconded by Abe Ashendorf, that $100.06 be allocated. The amendment to the motion carried. Motion was made by Harold Silverman, and seconded by Jack Lawson, that $100.00 be allocated to the American Fund for Palestinian Institutions. The motion carried. Motion was made by Jack Lawson, and seconded by Maurice Golden, that $50.00 be allocated to the Yemenite Jews. An amendment to the motion was made by Harold Silverman, and seconded by Joseph Strifling, that the anount allocated be $35.00. The amendment to the motion carried. �Motion was made by Morton L. Wolfe, and seconded by Joseph Strifling, that $25.00 be allocated to Histadruth Ivrith. The motion carried. A motion to reconsider and change the allocation, seconded by Jack Lawson, was made and carried, and the amount changed to $37.5Q Motion was made by Jack Lawson, and seconded by Max Rosenberg, that $25.00 be allocated to the American Jewish Congress. An amendment to the motion was made by Maurice Golden, seconded by Harold Silverman, that the amount be increased to $50.00. The amendment was defeated, but the motion carried, and $25.o·o was allooated to the America,n Jewish Congress. Motion was made by Morton L. Wolfe, seconded by Joseph Strifling, that $25.00 be allocated to the American Jewish Confereme. A motion was made by Jack Lawson, seconded by Leo Rosen, that the amount be increased to $100.00. A motion was made to amend the amount to $50.00, made by Max Rosenberg and seconded by Maurice Golden. Tre second amendment carried. Motion was made by Harold Silverman, and seconded by Maurice Golden, that the allocation to the Scholarship Fund at Hewbrew University be tabled for the year. L Paul Wiener relinquished the chair and severely criticized the manner in which RIAS treats people, and suggested a letter be sent to RIAS. A motion to do so was rm.de by Samuel Klayf and seconded by Morton L. Wolfe. A motion was made by Samuel Klayf, seconded by Morton L. Wolfe, that $200.00 be given to RIAS. A motion was made for an amendment by Leo Rosen, seconded by Jack Lawson, that the amount allocated be $150.00. Harry Fisher moved, seconded by Paul Wiener, that the amount be $100.00, and that a letter be sent to RIAS stating the reason for the reduction of the allocation. The last amendment carried. Motion was made by Morton L. Wolfe, seconded by Jack Lawson, that $750.00 be allocated to the Joint Defense Appeal. An amendment was offered by Paul Wiener that $500.00 be allocated. An amendment was offered by Paul Wiener, seconded by Joseph Strifling, that $400.00 be allocated to this cause. The last amendment to the motion carried. Motion was made by Morton L. Wolfe, seconded by Maurice Golden, that $100.00 be allocated to Incurable Jews. This motion was amended by Joseph $trifling, seconded by Harold Silverman, that $25.00 be allocated. The amendment carried. · Motion was made by Morton L. Wolfe, seconded by Leo Rosen, that $50.00 be allocated to the Hillel Foundation at Ann Arbor. The motioh carried. Motion was rra.de by Maurice Golden, seconded by Jack Lawson, that $250.00 be allocated to the Jewish Institute of Religi~n. The motion carried. �I Motion was made by Joseph Strifiing, seconded by Harold Silverman, that $100.00 be allocated to The Protestant, a rre.gazine engaged in civic protective work. The motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 11:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Secretary L �L ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING of the UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Held September 12, 1945, in the Bal 1 Room of the Occidental Hotel, Muskegon, Michigan A precedent was set at this annual meeting in that the women as well as the men were invited to the dinner, and the meeting.following. At the conclusion of the dinner, the meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. Chairman Paul Wiener was introduced by the secretary, Morton L. Wolte, who _laud~d Kr • .Wi~ner 'e ,w ieelfie~ _ \ . devot_ion to all Jewish causes, and who emphasized th,e :tact that much o~ th~ succe~s of Muskegon's Je,wry in recent years has been due to L the unselfish efforts of our Chairman, Kr. Paul Wien~r. Kr. Wiener, after giving a short resume of the functi.ons of the organization, at the same time reminded the membership that the success was not accomplished without the whole-hearted wiited cooperation of the entire community. He then introduced Rabbi Satlow, who in tum introduced the speaker of the evening, Dr. B. Benedict Glaser, Rabbi of Temple Beth El, Detroit. Dr. Glaser's address was both inspiring and educational, and although he spoke for a full hour, his audience listened attentively and thoroughly enjoyed his every utterance. After renewing the fact that only a small fraction of the Jewish Community still exists in Europe, he stressed the fact that this group not only needs and looks to assistance from American Jewry, but it cannot survive unless this aid is forthcoming. He also spoke as to the attitude the Jews in America should display in regards to matters politic. He emphasized �that we, as Americans and Jews, will never be safe from bigotry, Nazism, and all of the other horrors against which this war was fought, unless the democratic processes are made to live. It is only by making these democratic processes live that Anti-Semitism and all racial bigotry can be minimized. Dr. Glaser's address was followed by an appeal for contributions for the 1945-46 United Jewish Charities Campaign. Chairman Paul Wiener invited the ladies to participate in the contributions. 103 members were present and pledged 118,252.00. An election was then held for officers and members of the Board of Trustees to serve for the ensuing year. The following officers were elected: Ohairman: llr. Paul K. Wiener was unanimously re-elected by acclamation for the sixth consecutive year. Co-Chairman: Mr. Jacob Iaufman was elected Co-Chairman by acclamation. The following men were elected to the Board of Trustees: Mr. Harry A. Fisher Mr. Jack Lawson Kr. Leos. Rosen Kr. Abe Ashendorf Kr. Samuel G. nayf Kr. Samuel Lipman Kr. Harold Silverman During the entire evening the group was entertained by vocal renditions by Eileen Gudelsky, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Gudelsky, Ur. and Mrs. Joe Singer and daughter from Hart, Michigan, aswell as Mrs. Harriet Talbot and Mrs. Leo Rose. They were accompanied by Mrs. Tony Aron. d d, The meeting was concluded at 11:15 p.m. Respectfully ~ --~ �to the United Jewish Appeal during the current fiscal year, with the possibility that this amount may be increased if financial conditions warranted same. The motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjoumed at 11:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~~: V~ Acting Secretary. P.s. At the writing of these minutes, I am concluding fi-ve years as Secretary of the Organization, therefore I am taking the privilege of writing a departing message. I was happy to have bad the opportunity to have served the great humanitarian causes represented in tre allocations hereinbefore set out. As a result of my small participation, I have derived tremendous benefits that cannot be measured in dollars and cents. My entire perspective in human endeavor and better appreciation of the true values of life are only a fiew of the positive results. It goes without saying tbat I have enjoyed to no small degree the personal friendships that have been made with the various members of the Board during their respective years of service. It is my fervent hope tbat those that are capable of leadership will continue to bear the responsibility of leading, because if those who have the ability to lead refuse to take up this responsibility, all that has been gained thus far will slip away into oblivion. In conclusion, may I say - thanks loads for allowing me to participate in your work. Sincerely, �MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, UNI TED JE'IISH CHARITIES FISCAL YEAR 1945-1946 L Held at the home of Paul M~ Wiener, Novemb er 1 1945 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Paul M. Wiener at 8:30 PM. The minutes of t he previous meeting held October 18, was read and approved. The following members were pres ent: Paul M~ Wiener Harold A. Silverman Leos . Rosen Samuel G. Klayf Abe Ashendorf Jack Lawson The followi ng members were absent : Harry Fisher Samuel Lipman Jacob M. Kaufman The following members of the Advisory Committee were present: Jean Berman ~yd :,trifli;ng fiabbi Satlow Maurice Golden Albert B. Parker The following members were absent: L Max As hendorf The following non- board members were:: present: Har ry H. Berman Samuel Price A report was submitted by Chairman Paul M. Wiener, in the absence of the Treasurer, Samuel Lipman, indicated that a total of $ 22,251~00 in pledges have been recei ved to date. Motion was made by Samuel Klayf and seconded by Syd Strifling that $150.00 be allocated to t he Hebrew UNION C©.LLEGE of CINCINNATTI. The motion was carried. Motion was made by Samuel Klayf and seconded by Harold A. Si l verman that$ 25.00 be allocated to BELFAIRE HOSPITAL. Motion withdrawn and submitted to fur ther investigation. Motion was made by Samuel Klayf and seconded by Abe Ashendorf that $ 125.00 be al.oca ted to the JEWISH lfELTh RE BOARD . An amendment was o f fer ed by Leo S . Rosen seco nded by Maurice Golden that the amou t to ~e allocated be$ 250.00. The amendment to the motion carried. Motion was made by Samuel Klayf and seconded by Jean Berman that $ 350.00 be al located to the S ' NA I B'RITH WIDER S COPE. Motion unanimous ly carried. Motion was mad e by Samuel Klayf and seconded by Abe Ashendorf that $ 125.00 be allocation to the NATIONAL JEWI SH HOSPITAL OF LOS ANGELES. Motion carried �(Meeting of November 1, 1945 continued) L MOTion was made by Jack Iawson and seconded by Maurice Golden that $ 125.00 be allocated to the NA TIONAL J ID·IISH HOSPITAL OF DENVER . The motion wa s carried. Motion was made by Leo .S . Rosen and seconded by Jean Berman that $ 100. 00 be a +located to t he Levi MEMORIAL HOS PI TA L~ The motion was carried. Motion was made by Syd Strifling and seconded by Jean Berman tba t $ 40 .oo be a.].oca tea to the NA TI ONA L HOME FOR JEWI SH CHILDREN • The motion was carried. ,Mo tion was made by Abe As hendorf and seconded by Syd Strifling that $ 60 .00 be allocated to t he JEWISH CONSUMPTIVE RELIEF . The moti on was carried. · Motion was made by Syd Strifli ng and seconded by Samuel Klayf that $ 7.5.00 be a llo cated to the JEWIS H r.iRA.ILLE INSTITUTE. MOtion carried. Motion made .by Syd Strifling a nd se conded by Harold A. Silverm~n t ha t $ 35.00 be allocated to the EX -PATIENTS HOME OF DENVER. The motion was carried . L Meeti ng was adjourned at 11:00 PM Respectfull y submitted • �MEETI NG OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, UNITED JIDrfISH CF.ARI TIES FISCAL YEAR 1945 - 1946 Held at the home of Paul Wiener, November 15, 1945. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Paul M;· tiener at 9:10 PM. The minutes of the previous meeting held November 1, 1945 was read and approved. The following members were presen t: Paul M. iliener Leos. Rosen Samuel Klayf Abe Ashendorf Samuel Lipman Jacob M. Kaufman Morton L. Wolfe The following members we r e absent: Harold A. Silverman Harry Fisher Jack Lawson The follow i ng Advisory Board members were present: Syd Strifling Rabbi Satlow Albert B. Parker The following Advisory Board members were absent: Jean Berman L Maurice Golden · Max Ashendorf Motion was made by Leo S . Rosen and seco nded by Samuel Klayf that an automobile ~station wagon) heater be purchased and furnished the Muskegon Chapter of t he American Red Cross Motor Corps, not to exceed $ 50~00 in cost including installation. MOTION iAS carried. Motion was made by Samuel Klayf and seconded by Jacob Kaufman that $ 250.00 be allocated to the JE~i I SH THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY OF AMERICA . After some discussion motion was withdrawn by Sa muel Klayf. . ~ Mqtion was made by Samuel Klayf and seconded by Abe Ashendorf that 150.00 be allocated to the Rabbi ISAAC ELEHANAN YESHIVAH; Carried. Motion was made by Samuel Klayf and seco nded by Abe Ashendorf that $ 100.00 be a].oca t eq. to the HEBREW THEOLOGICAL COLLIDE OF CHICAGO . Motion carried. Motion was made by Samuel Klayf and seconded by Samuel Lipman that $ 300.00 be allocated to the HE3REW UNIVERSITY, JERUSALEM. Motion was carried. Motion was made by Samuel Klayf and s econded by Syd Strifling that $ 100.00 be allocated to the HISTADRUT OF PALESTINE. Motion carried. Motion was made by Jacob Kaufman and seco :1ded by Leo Rosen that $ 50.00 be allocated to the HISTADRUT IVRIT, Motion carried. Motion made by Samue l Lipman and seconded by Samuel Klayf tha-t $ 100.00 be ·llocated to the TECHNOLOGICAL SCHOOL OF HA.IFA . Motion ca~ried. �( Meeting of November 15, 1945 continued) L Motio~ was mad e by Syd Strifling and seconded by ~amuel Klayf that # 75.00 be allocated to the NATIONAL Th.RM SCHOOL. Motion carried. Report of pledges to date $ 23,296;00 Meeting wa s adjourned at 10:50 PM Respectfully submitted, L L �MEETI NG OF THE BOA c,D OF TRUSTEES, UNITED J EW ISH CHARITIES FISCAL YEAR 1945 - 1946 Held at the ho me of Paul Wiener, December 13, 1945. The mee ting was called t ~ order by the Chairman, Paul M. Wiener at 8:40 PM. The minutes of the previous meeti ng held November 15, 1945 was read and approved. The following mem(Jers of the Boar d of Trustees were present: Paul M. Wiener Leo s . Rosen Abe Ashendorf Samuel G. Klayf Jacob M. Kaufman Jack Lawson The f ollowi ng members were absent: Samuel Lipman Harry Fis her Harold A. Silverman The following members o f the Advisory Board wer e present: Syd Stri f ling Jean Berman RabbiSatlow Maurice Golden Albert B. Parker The following members we r e absent: Max Ashendorf The condition, f u ture a nd present needs of t he Yemenite Jews were dis cus s ed by Rabbi Sa tlow with comments by Paul M. t iener. Motion made by Abe Ashendorf and seco nded by Leo Rosen that $ 50.00 be alloca ted t o t he SOC IETY FOR RELI EF OF ~EMENITE JEWS. Motion carri@ The purpos e and a i ms of t he American Jewish Conference was explained to the Board Members by Rabbi Sa tloi.,T . Motion was made by Jack Lawson and seco nded by Sy s t rifling t ha t $ 50.00 be alloca t · ~ to t he AMERICAN JE',1/ISH CONFERENCE . Motion carried• . Rabbi Sa tlow s ;:oke a t l engt h regarding t e America n Jewish Congress, its history, purpose a nd r e l a ti onship to the American Jewish Conference. Motion was made by Jacob Kaufman and seconded by Maurice Golden that $ ~.5~00 be allocated to the AMERICA N J EWI SH CONGRESS . Motion carried• . The purpose of the American Fund fo r Pales tinian ~nstitut~a was explained to the Board by Rabbi Satlow and Paul M. Wiener. Motion was made by Leo Ros en and seco nded by Jack Lawson that. $ 150.00 be allocated fo r that organization. Motion carried. L Paul M. Wiener explained Michi gan Hillel Building Fund purpose. Motion made b y Jacob Kaufman and s e conded by Syd Striflying that $ 50~00 be allocated to the MICHIGAN HI LLEL BUI LDI NG FUND. Motion carried. Sons of I s r a el Ma tzo fund was discussed by Rabbi Satlow. Motion was mad e by Sa muel Klayf a nd Seconded by Abe As hendor f that $ 100.00 b~ a :J_locat,e<i to the SONS 07 I SRAEL MA TZO FUND. Motion carried. l �(Me e ting of De cember 13, 1945 cont i nued.} Motion was made by Samuel Klayf and seco nded by Maurice Golden t ha t $ 35;00 be allocated to the VAAD LEUMI. Motion carried . Meeting was adjourned at 10:30 PM. Res pectfully submitted, L �SPECIAL MEETING Board of Trustee s United Jewish Charities L Special meetin~ of t½.e Board of Trustees , United Jewish Charities called by Jacob M. Kaufman at the home of Leos . Rosen on February 14 , 1946 . J!Ieeting called to order by Jacob M. Kaufman at 10 : 00 PM . The following members of t½.e Board of Trustees were present : ,.... Leo .::i . Rosen Jacob T11 . Kaufman Jack Lawson Samuel Klayf Samuel Lipman The following members of the Board of trustees were absent : Paul M. Uiener Abe Ashendorf Harold A. Silverman Harry Fish.er The follo 1,~11 nis members of the AdvisorJ- Board were present : Syd Strifling Jean Berman L Rabbi Sa t l ow Maurice Go l den Albert B. Parker Meeting was called for the purpose of informing Board of Trustees of informal meetine by some members of the Board of Trustees with 1v~r . ~~ . !,: . Hallach , U. ,J.A . Field Representative , with reference to the proposed 1100 , 000 , 000 relief drive s ponsered by the L . J . A. The L . J . A. cannot obtain loans against the proposed new drive owing to a :14 , 000 , 000 deficit . It is their endeavor to coll ect all prior pledges in order to settle this deficit . It is urgent that we cooperate in paying our pledge as soonas possible . Board of Trustees are informed by the Treasurer that approximatel~ remains as balance in bank at present date . Motion made by , Maurice Golden a r.d sec~nded by Leo Rosen that a check be i ssued at once in the amo·11nt of i)!,5000 , made payf ble to the United Jewish Appeal covering the second install ment of our pledge . Motion unanimously carried . 0~5000 1 Motion made by Leo Rosen and seconded by Jack Lawson that an additional check for the balanc e of our pledge , namely $5000 be forward ed within the next sixty days . Motion unanimously carried . L Re:;;;;;;;;;~ Albert B. Parker Secretary . �MEETI NG OF Tff" ~OARD OF TRUSTEES, U'U TED JEWISH Cill>.RITIES FISCf,, L YEAR 1945 - 1946 Held at the ho me of Samuel Lipman, ~pril 29, 1946 The me e ting was called to order by t he Chairman, Paul M. Wiener at 8:40 PM . The minute s of t he previous meeting held December 13, 1945 and Specia l Meeti c1g of the Boar d of Trur tees held February 14, 1946 , were read and approved . The following members oft e 13oa rd of Trustees were present : Leo s . Rosen Jacob M. Kaufman Samuel G. Klayf Pau: M. Wie '1 er Samuel Lipman Jacl{ Lawson Harry Fisher The following members were absent : Harold A Silverman Abe A shendorf Tll e following members of t he Advisory Board were present : Ra b.Ji Satlow Maurice Golden Gene Berman Albert B. Parker The following member s were absent: Syd Strifling Max Ashendorf The followiI18 non-board memb·- r was present - Theodore Neumer . The needs and purposes of the Jewish Institute of Religion were describe d by Ra bbi Satlow . MotlJ.l rriv ae ·oy Harry Fisher and seconded by· Jacob Kaufman that f 250 . oo be allocated t he the JEWIS ~ I NS TITUTE OF RFLIGION . Motion carried . The work done by the Jewish Telegraphic Agency wais·eclarified by Paul M. Wiener a nd Rabbi Satlow . Motion made by Leo Rosen and seconded by Jack Lawson that 100 . 00 be allocated to the Jewish Telegrap :ic A~ency . Motion Carried . The needs of t he Jewish Theological Seminary of Ame rica was explained by Paul M. iener . Motion made by Harry Fisher and Seconded by ¥~urice Golden that$ 200 . 00 be allocated to the JEWISH THEOLOGI !JAL EMI ~ . R'! OF AMERICA . Moti on carried . Af t e r co ns ider9.b l e d i scuss ion allocation to the Joint Defense appeal was ta Jled awatting receipt of fur t her informa tion . Motion for tabling made by Se,muel Lipman, seconded by Jacob Kaufman . Motion carri ed . Motion tru3:de by Jack IE.wson a nd seconded b y Jacob Kaufman to allocate $75 to the United Jewish Layman ' s Committee . Ammendment made by Sa muel Klayf and seco nded by Maurice Golden that amount alloca t ed be increased to $100 . 00 . Amendment to original motion carried . ... fl, ~ - �L to care for local r . lief , sa i d fund to be administered by Rabb i Sa tlow in conjunc t ion with the Chairman of the Board of Trus tees , Such disbursements of funds shall not 'J e brought up before the Board . Motion carr ied . Motion ma :'i e by Maurice Golden and seconded by Harrs Fishe r that *125 . 00 be donated to the local YWCA for use towards the purcha s e of a canoe f or their summer camp , as per their reque s t . Motion carried . SUW'_'\ RY OF ALLOCATIONS AC COMPLIS HED THUS FAR L American fund for Pa l estinian Institutes American Jewish Conference American Jewish Congress B' nai B' rith - 1ider Scope Ex- Patients Ho me of Denver . Hebrew Theological College of Ch i ca go Hebrew Unive rsity, Jerusalem Histadrut Ivrit Histadrut of Palestioe JEwish Welfare Board Jewish Consumptive Relief Society Jewish Braille Institute Jewis h Institute of Religion Jewish Tele graphic Agency Hebrew Union College National Jewish Hospital of Los Angeles Levi Memorial Hospital Michigan Hillel Buildi ng Fund National Fa.rm School National Jewish Children's Home National Jewish Hospital of Denver Rabbi Issac Elehanan Yeshivah Society for Re lief of Yemenite Jews Sons of Israel Matzo Fund Technolog ical School of Haifa United Jewish Layman ' s Committee Vaad Leumi (11-2 6- 45) / United Jewis h Appeal \ United Jewis h Appeal (2-15- 46) Hillel Foundation, Lansing Local Charities (12 - 4-45) Local Charity (9 - 5- 45, Leo S . Rosen) l Local Charity Copgregati on Sons of Israel YWCA Me eting was ad journed a t 11 PM $ 150 . 00 ✓ 50 . 00 ,,,25 . 00 350 . 00,,. 35 . 00.,,., 100 . 00 ~ 300 . 00 ...,.. 50 . 00 V 100 . 00 .,.,,,. 250 . 00 -60 . 00 75 . 00 '-""" 250 . 00 .,,,.100 . 00 150 . 00 ...,,,,. 125 . 00 v 100 . 00 v 50 . 00 ✓ 75 . 00 V B-0 . 00 ✓ 125 . 00 "' 150 . 00 / 50 . 00 .,; 100 . 00 .,. 100 . 00 100 ~00 ✓ 35 . 00 _. 5000 . 00 5000 . 00 400 . 00 20 . 00 20 . 00 10-. 00 2000'. 00 I s~/ 12?.qp() .r~ ,) , �JOI NT MEF'.Tr··-, OF THE BOA PD OF TRUSTEES UNI 'l:ED JEWIS H CF.l\RI TIES , JEWISH CEMETARY COMMETTEE A fm TRUS TEES CONGREGATION S0"18 OF ISR\.EL . l Held at the home of Paul M. Wiener , May 27 , 1946 The meeting was called to order by the Chairman , Paul M. Wiener at 855 PM. The minutes of the previous meeting held April 29, 1946 were read and approved . The following members of t he Board of Trustees were present : Paul M. Wiener Samuel Lipman Samue 1 Klayf Leos . Rosen Harold Silverman Jack Lawson Abe Ashendorf The followi ng members were absent : Harry Fisher .OMX.QC Ja cob Kaufman The following members of the Advisory Board were present : Rabbi Satlow ·, The following members were absent : Maurice Golden L Albert B. Parker Gene Berman Syd Strifl ing Upon re commendation of the Chairman , Motion was made by Ja ck Lawson and seconded by Abe Ashendorf that $1000 be allocated to the YOUTH ALIAH . Motion carried . After extensive discussion re l ative to the work done by the JOINT DEFENSE APPEAL by Rabbi Satlow, Samuel Li pman , Leo S . Ro s en , Morris Telles and Jack Lawson , a motion was made by Jack Lawson and seconded by Leos . Rosen that $ 400 . 00 be allocated to the Joint Defense Appeal, said money to be a ccompanied by a strong letter of censorship regarding poli eies of the JDA . Letter to be written by Rabbi Satlow with a copy of letter being entered in the minutes of the meeting . Ammendment made by Abe Ashendorf a nd seconded by Samuel Klayf that $ 300 . 00 be allocated and forwarded with a letter similar to above . Ammendment defeated , original motion carried . Upon unanimous decision , allocation to Cemetary AssociatW was tabled until Jue 10, 1946 . UJE portion of meeting was adjourned at 1030 PM ~~ Secretary I �JOINT MEETING OF THE UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES, JEWISH CEMET.ARY ASSOCIATION AND THE CONGREGATION SONS OF ISRAEL. June 10, 1946 Meeting was called to order by the Chairman Paul M. Wiener at 855 PM. The minutes of the previous meeting held May 27, 1946 were read and approved. The following members of the Board of Trustees were present: Paul M. Wiener Leos. Rosen Harold Silverman Jacob Kaufman Abe Ashendorf Samuel Klayf Harry Fisher The following members weee absent: Samuel Lipman Jack Lawson The following members of the Advisory Board were present: Albert B. Parker Syd Strifling The following members of the board were absent: L Gene Berman Rabbi Satlow Maurice Golden. The results of the drive for funds for the United Jewish Charities was announced by the Chairman as being $25,208.00. Collections on pledges as of this date $ 20,423.00, a total of $4,760.00 remains outstanding. Upon recommendation by the Chairman, a motion was made by Samuel Klayf and seconded by Harry Fisher that allocation made to the YWCA on April 29, 1946, for $125.00 be cancelled. Motion carried. Recommendation made by the Chairman that $40.00 be allocated to the Muskegon County Musem. Motion to that effect made by Leo. s. Rosen, seconded by Jacob Kaufman. Motion carried. Motion made by Samuel Klayf and seconded by Syd Strifling that $500.00 be allocated to the Cemetary Association. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 1010 PM. pectfully submitted, Albert • a:rK~ Secretary �JOINT MEETING OF THE BOARD OF THUS'1'EES, UNITED JEWISH CH.AHI'l'IES AND REPHESENTA'l'IVES OF THE MUSKEGON JEWISH COMMUNITY HELD AT THE OCCIDENTAL HOTEL, MUSKEGON MICH. September 4, 1946 Meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Paul M. Wiener at 735 PM. The minutes of the previous meeting held June 10, 1946 were read and approved. The following members of the Board of Trustees were present: Abe Ashendorr Harold Silverman Harry Fisher Paul M. Wiener Samuel Lipman Leo. s. Rosen Samuel G. Klayf The following members were absent: Jack Lawson Jacob Kaufman The following members of the Ad~isory Board were present: Syd Strifling Albert B. Parker Gene Berman Rabbi Satlow The following members were absent: Maurice Golden Statement of results of audit made by Walter A. Dixon, Public Accountant were read. Summary report of cash and pledges, 1945-46 read and explained. Report showing $25,239.00 amount pledged with $1,835.00 in pledges outstanding. Schedule of allocations made for year 1945-46 was read. Unanimous vote of appreciation was given Treasurer Samuel Lipman for work done. Motion made by Samuel Klayf, seconded by Leo Rosen that an additional $200.00 be allocated to the Joint Defense Appeal. Ammendment made by Harold ?Silverman, seconded by Leo Rosen that the amount be $900.00. In voting the amendment was defeated, original motion carried. Motion made by Abe Ashendorf and seconded by Samuel Klayf that $200.00 be allocated to the Hebrew Sheltering and Immigrent Aid Society. Motion carried. After extensive discussion a motion was made by Samuel Klayf and seconded by Gene Berman that $800.00 be allocated to the American Zionif Emergency Oe:s:aeil for use in presenting the Jewish situatio to the people of the United §tates Motion carried unanim sly. ,.ftJ �Motion made by Samuel Klayf and seconded by Harry Fisher that $130.00 be paid ·hit rouN<.11. Ot= 11:w,sH W t1,.FAI\! fl! P t:. R. A,• ON · and that a letter be forward with the check stating Bhat future membership in that organization will be held in abeyance until new officers of the UJC for year 1946-47 are organized. Motion carried. Letter from Mr. R.R. Nadtran, Consultant Economists requesting assistance in obtaining a survey of past pledges made by this community read and discussed. Communication from Fort Wayne Indiana Jewish Federation relative to discrimination of Jews in local YMCA read and placed in Rabbi Satlows hands for proper action. Chairman received authorization to appoint 10 persons as members of nominating committee charged with preparing a slate of officers for UJC 1946-47 cmpaign. A farwell statement was made to members present by the retiring Chairman Paul M. Wiener. Rabbi Satlow, in the ·name of the community thanked the retiri/1.g chairman for his splendid work these past years. Meeting adjourned at 955 PM. L spectfully submitted, 7 ~ Albert B. Parker, Secretary �ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING OF THE UNI ED JEWISH CHARITIES Held November 6, 1946 In The Occidental Hotel Ballroom, at Muskegon, Michigan The annual banquet of the U. J. C. of greater Muskegon was held at the ' Occidental Hotel Ballroom on Wednesday evening, November 6, 1946 at 6:30 P. M. Morton Wolfe, master of ceremonies, introduced Rabbi Setlow, who gave the invocation. Some 175 neople sat down to dinner and the music of Warner Golornbeck and his string trio. Among the guests were Messers. John C. Beukema, Otto Seyferth, H.Mc B, Thurston, H. R. Christianson, and Erwin A: Larson. In behalf of the community Mr. Wolfe uresented a gift to the retiring chairman, Paul Weiner. Mr. Weiner resnonded with thanks for the gift and with aoprecistion for the work of Mrs. Herry S. Berman and Mrs. Harry Fisher for the banouet arrangements end lovely decorations. Jacob M. Kaufman on his work of the Our He also commended Mr. ast several weeks in beha)f of U. J. C. ue st sneaker, Mrs. Barbera La.wrence of New York, ure sented a grauhic oicture of the situation among world Jewry and described the urodigious efforts of the J. D. C., the U. P.A., and the N. R. S. Everyone was 1 ~nressed by the urgency of the problems and of the needs of U. J. A. which includes these grouus. Mr. Kaufman arose to accept the nledges of those oresent. The total pledges made before and during the meeting reached the 865,000 mark(see table of Pledges). Pau] Weiner nominated Kelly Kaufman for chairman of the U. J.C. of Greater Muskegon for the ensuing year. Lee Rosen seconded the motion, and the election was unanimous one standing vote. Mr. Wolfe reed a resolution nominating Paul Weiner as a lifetime honerary '---' chairman of U. J. C. with voting uowers. The resolution was unanimously adouted (see following page for resolution). �dontinued from pAge 1. Other officers elected were Harry S. Berman, vice-chair~an, and L trustees Abe Ashendorf, Harry Fisher, Dr. Norman Fleischman, Sam Kleyf, Lee Rosen, and Harold Rosen. Chairman Kaufman appointed Dr. Morris Teles, secretary pro tern. Very resnectfully submitted, Morris Teles L �L RESO UTION Confirmed November 6, 1946. At Annuel Membershin Meeting of the U. J . C. WHEREAS the Jewish Community of Muskegon hes enjoyed the urodigious effort and unse fish devotion of Paul Weiner to the ceuse of the United Jewish Charities . WHEREAS this same orgsnizetion would like to demonstrate its apnreciat on of the tireless services of its outgoing chairmen. I L AND WHEREAS the U. J.C. realizes that Paul Weiner's experience, devotion, and advice will always be an asset to its organizstion. BE IT hereby resolved that this same Paul Weiner be voted an honorary cheirmanshi of the U. J . C. with oower to vote to serve a tero of oernetuity in beha f of the community which has benefited from his leadershio . �PLEDGES TO . J.C. DRIVE OF 1946-47 TO NOVEMBER 6, 1946 . Ashendorf Family Mrs. Sam Ashendorf ,Mrs . Margaret Ashendorf Master David Ashendorf· Louis Aron Tony Aron Mrs. Tony Aron Dr. Ralnh August Stanley Baru Harry H. Berman & Reuben Berman Herry S. Berman Louis M. Berman Mrs. Rose Berman Morris Bernstein Herman Braverrr,an Mrs.~- Bespeloff Rosalie & David Brace Samuel Broutman Grandchild Broutman(kesl,._ ~~) Sigmund Cahn L. · Darmstadt er Andrew Enste n Harry Field Francis Fine Fisher Family - Herbert R. Fisher Sally & Marilyn F sher krs. Bernard F sher Mrs. Eugene Fisher Mrs. Herbert Fisher Dr. Norman F eischman Wil iam Fogel Maurice Friend Maurice W. Golden Grossman Femily Sam Grossman Juliai Hatton Josenh Hecht Mrs. Jose ph Hecht Lyle Hirshfield Joan Hirshfield Meyer Jacobs Saul Jacobson Morris Kantor Jacob M. Kaufman Mrs . J.M. Kaufman Harold Kline Rabb J.M. Klitzner A. S . Krause & E . H. Krause Sadie Krause David J. Krunn Jack Lawson Sam Lawson Max Lebow Soohia Lebow Max Lenhoff $2000 Jess Levin 50 Morris Levine 5Q Jerome David Levine 10 500 500 100 1000 200 600 1500 400 100 50 200 10 25 200 25 50 200 250 25 30 3000 50 50 50 50 10 600 100 500 750 9000 100 100 300 100 100 25 25 200 300 4500 250 100 30 500 100 25 850 100 300 25 50 Reuben Levy Hyman & Sam Linman Charles Lock.e Herman Mendelson Ted Neumer Ben O penheim Al Parker Price Family Isreel Roden Fred Rodoff Lyle H. Rogers Mrs . Lyle Rogers Leo S. Rosen Mrs . Leo Rosen Herold Rosen Mrs. Harold Rosen Douglas A. Rosen Mrs. Douglas A. Rosen Sam Rosenbaum Mrs . Sam Rosenbeum Max Rosenberg Robert Rosenberg Mrs . R . Rosenberg S. I. Rosenberg Florence Rubinsky Mrs . Rae Rubinsky Rabbi Lewis Setlow Mrs . Satlow Max Shumacher Leah Shumacher Sam Shumacher Lotta Shumacher Sol Silverman Harold Silverrr:an Joe Simon Joe Singer Jacob Singer ChP rles & Eli Smith Mrs. E. M. Smith Mrs. Chas. Smith Mrs . H. Smookler Fred Stein Milton Steindler Mrs. M. Steindler Jack Steindler Jos. Strifl ng Syd Strifling Hamil ton Apt s. Dr . Morris Teles Josiah Weiner Mrs. J. Weiner Pau Weiner Otto Seyferth Anonymous $ 50 25 10 150 3000 100 50 100 10 100 2500 200 200 300 25 1500 00 120 100 50 10 500 50 750 200 5 50 25 250 25 200 50 25 10 500 2000 100 300 30 500 25 10 100 500 500 50 75 4000 250 1000 00 600 150 I q,0001. 600 Uo $65065 �UNITED JEdISH CHARITIES BOARD MEETING November 24, 194b at the home of the Chairman, J . M. Kaufman L A board meeting of the elected officers and trustees of the U. J . C. of Greater Muskegon was held on November 24, 1946 at the home of Mr . J .M. Kaufman . The meeting was opened at 11:00 A. M. The following were present: J . M. Kaufman, chairman Paul Wiener, bmnorary chairman Trustees: Dr. Norman Fleishman, Samuel Klayf , and Leo Rosen . Guests: Harold Silverman and Morris Teles , secretary pro-tern. The acting secretary read the minutes of the meeting of September 4, 1946. He then suggested a correction, An allocation to the Zionist Expansion Fund had been erroneously recorded as one to the Zionist Emergency Council. The correction was accepted and recorded, and the minutes were approved after a motion by Klayf, seconded by Rosen. A clause in a motion made at that meeting was discussed by Paul '.Viener, namely, 11 • • • that 1uture membership in the Council of Jewish Welfare Federation be held in abeyance until new officers for the U.J .c. for the year 1946-h? are organized. " Mr . Wiener explained that the Council asked for 1%of the entire proceeds of our U. J . C. drive, but he felt that money allocated to the United Jewish Appeal should be excepted . The opinion was shared by t he others present, but action was deferred . The minutes of the general membership meeting and banquet of November 6, 1946 were read and approved . The acting secretary also read the resolution making Paul Wiener a lifetime voting honorary chairman of the U.J . c. �The chairman nominated as advisory trustees the following: Reeva Levy Seymour I. Rosenberg Harold Silverman Syd Strifling Morris Teles The board unanimously confirmed these appointments. The chai~man nominated Morris Teles as secretary of the U. J.C. to serve at an annual salary of $250.00. The election was unanimous. The chairman asked permission to appoint another ten trustees to assist him and the board in its work. It was pointed out that the by-laws of the organization does not permit the appointment by the chairman and the board of any additional trustees. It was suggested however, that non-voting advisors be appointed with the rank of consultant trustees to assist and to advise the board in its efforts of raising money and making allocations. The chairman then nominated, and the board approved, the following members as consultant trustees: Louis Berman, Gene Berman, Francis Fine, Maurice Golden, Herman Grossman, Jack Lawson, Marcella Locke, Samuel Price, Frederick Stein and Josiah Wiener. It was explained by the chairman and affirmed by the board that Rabbi Lewis Satlow is invited to participate at all meetings of this group. Leo Rosen moved that proper steps be taken to modify the National Lumberman's Bank account of the U. J. c., now requiring the signature of Paul Wiener, so that Chairman Kaufman's signature be used instead. The motion was seconded by Norman Fleischman, and carried. The meeting was adjourned at 12:02 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Morris Teles, Secretary �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES BOARD MEETING L November 27, 1946 at the home of Chairman J.M. Kaufman A meeting · of the board of the United Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon was he l d on Wednesday, November 27, 1946 at . the home of the chairman, J.M. Kaufman. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 P.M. Officers present included J.M. Kaufman, Chairman; Sam Lipman, Treasurer; Morris Teles, Secretary; Paul Wiener, Honorary Chairman. Vice-chairman Harry S. Berman was out of town and could not attend. Trustees present were: Harry Fisher, Dr. Norman Fleischman, Samuel Klayf, Seymour Rosenberg and Harold Silverman. Trustees absent included the following: Abe Ashendorf, Leos. Rosen, Harold Rosen, Reeva Levy and Syd Strifling. Consultant trustees present were Marcella Locke and Rabbi Lewis Satlow. The minutes of the meeting of November 24th were read and ap proved. The chairman reported that trustee Harold Rosen had asked to be relieved of his duties as a voting member of the board. The chairman nominated Advisory Trustee Harold Silverman to fill the office of trustee vacated by Mr. Rosen. He also nominated Consultant Trustee Francis Fine to fill Mr. Silverman's office of advisory trustee, and nominated Harold Rosen to serve as a consultant trustee. ill nominations were approved by the board. The chairman charged those present with the responsibility of soliciting pledges from members of the community from whom no commitments had been thus far received. Each trustee assumed specific assignments. Sam Lipman moved that of the total proceeds of the 1946-47 drive of the u. J.C. everything in excess of $10,000 be allocated to the United Jewish Appeal. The motion was seconded by Harry Fi sher, and carried. .., Samuel Klayf recommended that a financial secretary be appointed to be responsible for the solicitation of pledges and for the co l lection and re po rting of all funds handled by t he U. J. C. �L He was supported by Morris Teles, but the chairman moved that discussion of the subject be tabled. The secretary reported that pledges to date had exceeded $67,000 and that collections were in excess of $5400.00. The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P. M. Respectfully submitted, Morris Teles, Secretary l_ �MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Held January 7, 1947 at the Occidental Hotel, Muskegon, Michigan L A regular board meeting of the United Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon was called to order by Vice-Chairman Harry s. Berman on January 7, 1947 at 8:30 P.M. Those present included Vice-Chairman Harry s. Berman, Treasurer Samuel Lipman, Secretary Morris Teles and Trustees Leo Rosen, Reeva Levy, Marcella Locke and Rabbi Satlow. Absent were Chairman J.M. Kaufman, Honorary-Chairman Paul Wiener and Trustees Abe Ashendorf, Harry Fisher, Dr. Norman Fleischman, Samuel Klayf, Harold Rosen, Seymour Rosenberg, Harold Silverman and Syd Strifling. Most of those absent were out of town. Our guest for the evening was Mr. William J.vrunim of the Council of Jewish Federations and Welfare Funds. Mr. Avrunim was invited to Muskegon to explain to the board the purposes and the needs of the Council. Mr. Avrunim's remarks were enlightening and well received. He explained that the Council was formed to fill a need demanded by local charity boards. The Council investigates the nature of the organizations which make charitable requests of local federations. The needs of these organizations, their budgets, their purposes, etc., are studied by the Council and these results are made available to the individual communities. This information is necessary in order to make reasonable and equitable allocations. Mr. Avrunim pointed out specific instances of disproportionate allocations made because of a dearth of statistical information. Mr. Avrunim also made remarks concerning the relationship of local to national organizations, and recommended greater autonomy for local federations. He lamented the mushroom growth of civic protective agencies whose work too often overlapped. He criticized organizations which raise money for operitional expenses, and use these funds for capital expenditures. He recommended the establishment of inter-community cultural groups to facilitate the procurement of qualified Jewish lecturers and entertainers for the small towns and cities. He closed by urging us to send delegates to the National Convention to be held in Atlantic City on January 31st. The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P. M. Respectfully submitted, Morris Teles, Secretary �L MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES UNITED JEV/ISH CHARITIES SPECIAL MEETING Held January 22, 1947 at the Occidental Hotel, Muskegon, Michigan A special meeting of the United Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon was held at the Occidental Hotel on January 22, 1947. In the absence of chairman J.M. Kaufman, vice-chairman Harry s. Berman presided . The treasurer, Sam Lipman, and the secretary, Morris Teles were also present. Trustees· present included Rabbi L. Satlow, Abe Ashendorf, Max Rosenberg, ilarold Rosen, Revy Levy, and Marcie Locke. L... The meeting was called to order at 8:30 and the minutes of January 7 were read and approved. The chair read a letter from chairman J.M. Kaufman addressed to the United Jewish Appeal. The letter informed the U.J.A. of this community'sftnancial burden in its attempt to build a house of worship . Mr. Kaui'man pointed out that the building project had been delayed by the war, and that its faciliti9s were desperately needed to fill the needs of the community. He explained the financial demands made upon Muskegon Jewry and the latter's limitations in meeting these demands. He conjectured that for the year 1947-S we would be unable to approach our accomplishments of 1946-47, and asked that we be assigned a quota not in excess of $15,000. After much discussion in favor for and against the views expressed in the letter, Sam Lipman suggested that Mr . Kaufman's recommendations be adopted. It was decided that H. s. Berman, Harold Rosen, and Morris Teles re-draft the letter to exclude unnecessary detail. Abe Ashendorf moved that Harry S. Berman be authorized to cosign checks issued by the U. J.C. Max Rosenberg seconded the motion, and it carried. Without a formal motion it was agreed not to send a delegate to Atlantic City for the convention of the Council of Jewish Federations and Welfare Funds. Harold Rosen moved that a check of $15,000 be sent to the United Jewish Appeal. Abe Ashendorf seconded the motion, and it carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:38 P.M. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED Morris Teles Secretary �4-15-47 UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Special Board Meeting at 1604 Jefferson St. Muskegon, Michigan A special meeting of the United Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon was held at the home of acting Chairman, Harry A. Berman on April 15, 1947. The meeting was called to order by Mr. Berman at 8:45 P.M. Morris Teles, secretary, was present. and Sam Lipman, treasurer were absent. J.M. Kaufman, chairman Trustees present included Abe Ashendorf, Harry A. Fisher~ Dr. Norman Fleishman, Francis Fine, Mrs. R. L. Levy, and S. I. liosenberg. Trustees absent were Samuel G. Klayf, Leos. Rosen, Harold Silverman, and Mrs. J. s. Strifling. Consultent trustees present were Max Rosenberg, Ted Neumer, Fred Rodoff, and Mrs. Charles Locke. The minutes of January 22 were read and ap0roved . The acting chairman gave a report on the collections to date, more than half of the total pledged. He stressed the importance of completing collections to avoid conflict with other requests in future drives. Those present assumed the responsibility of making personal contacts with the members who were in arrears in their payments. Mrs. Levy made a request for an allveation of $1,000 for Youth Aliyah. The subject was tabled after some discussion. The meeting was adjourned at 10:20 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Morris Teles �United Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon Special Board Meeting at 1604 Jefferson Street June 10, 1947 Note: Since Mr. J.M. Kaufman is no longer able to serve as chairman, these minutes will in the future refer to vicechairman H. s. Berman as chairman of the U. J.C. A special Board meeting of the United Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon was called to order by Chairman Harry S. Berman at his home on June 10, 1947 at 8:50 P. M. Also present were trustees Abe Ashendorf, Francis Fine, Mrs. R. L. Levy, s. I. Rosenberg, and the secretary. Absent were Sam Lipmen, treasurer, and trustees Harry Fisher, Dr. Norman Fleishman, Samuel Klayf, Leo Rosen, Harold Silverman and Mrs. J. Stripling. Paul Wiener, honorary chairman was also absent. Consultant trustees Louis Berman, Mrs. Harry H. Berman, and Frederick Stein were present. Mrs. Harry s. Berman was present by invitation. The minutes of April 15th were read and approved. After much previous study by the trustees and after some three and a half hours of discussion and debate, allocations were tentatively approved to twenty-nine (29) different groups (see accompanying table) • Requests by twenty-seven (27) other organizations were rejected. Three other requests required further study and consideration. Altogether $5450.00 in allocations was tentatively approved, to be voted upon at the next board meeting. Francis Fine moved that the board of trustees and its officers recommend to the boards of trustees of Congregation B 1nai Israel and the Building Fund that a joint drive for funds be instituted by the three organizations. S. I. Rosenberg moved that the motion be amended with a motion that the chairman appoint a committee of three (3) members of the board to meet with the boards of the other organizations to consider the possibility and desirability of a joint drive, and to report back to this board within thirty (30) days. The motion and its amendr.lent carried unanimously. The mmeting was adjourned at 12:30 A. M" Respectfully submitted, Morris Teles �ALLOCATIONS RECOr!MENDED TENTATIVELY ON JUNE 10, 1947. American Friends of the Hebrew University American Jewish Conference American Jewish Congress • B 1nai Brith Wider Scope Council of Jewish Federations and Welfare Funds Dropsie College Federated Council of Palestinian Institutions Histadrut Ivrith Hebrew Theological College (Chicago) Haifa Institute of Teclmology Rias (Hebrew Sheltering & Aid Society) Hebrew Union College (Cincinnati) Histadrut of Palestine Jewish Institute of Religion Jewish Welfare Board Jewish Telegraphic Agency Joint Defense Appeal Levi Memorial Hospital (Hot Springs) Medical School of Hadassah & Hebrew University Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary of N. Y. Synagogue Council of America Transcient & Local Fund Reserve United Jewish Layman's Committee Yemerit.e Jews, Society for YIVO (Yiddish Scientii'ic Institi.:m Weizmen Institute Youth Aliyah Z.0.A. Expansion Fund S.0.S. - J.D.C. $ 200 25 50 350 150 50 100 25 100 100 200 100 100 250 125 100 600 50 250 100 25 500 50 25 25 50 1000 500 250 �NO ALLOCATIONS '--- '- Agudas Israel American Assoc. of Jewish Education American .E.ncyclopeodic Soc. Belfaire Bicur Cholim Conference on Jewish Relations Chchmey Lubbin (Detroit) Denver Hospital Jewish Consur.iptive Relief Society (Denver) Jewish Labor Committee Jewish Encyclopoedic Handbook Jewish Braille Inst. Lubavitcher Yishiva Los Angeles Sanitoriwn Labor Zionist Committee Mesifta Machzike Hadaat Mer Yeshwa National Jewish Children's Home National Farm School Ohel Jacob Protestant, The Palestine Symphony Orchestra Telshe Yeshivah Union of Orthodox Jewish Cong. of America Vaad Hatzaleh Kaminetz Yeshiva �July 1, 1947 UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES BOARD MEETING Occidental Hotel July 1, 1947 A special board meeting of the United Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon was held in the Bronze Room of the Occidental Hotel on July 1, 1947. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Harry S. Berman at 8:20 P. M. Others present were as follows: Sam Lipmen, treasurer, Morris Teles, secretary. Trustees: Harry Fisher, Samuel Klayf, Leo Rosen, Harold Silverman, Mrs. R. L. Levy, Seymour Rosenberg, and Mrs. Joseph Strifling. Trustees absent were Abe Ashendorf, Dr. Norman Fleishman, and Francis Fine. Mrs. Charles Locke was also present as a consultant trustee. The minutes of June 10th ~ere read and approved. Sam Lipman, treasurer gave an informal report, affirming the collection of about $48,000 and the expenditure of about $46,000. About $20,000 was still outstanding. L Some of the allocations, tentatively recommended by the board on June 10th were approved as follows: American Jewish Congress B'nai Brith, Wider Scope Federated Council of Palistinian Institutions Hebrew Theological College (Chicago) Haifa Institute of Technology Jewish Telegraphic Agency s.o.s.-J.n.c. Youth Aliyah z.o.A. - Expansion Fund 50 350 100 100 100 100 250 1000 500 $ 2550 $ Other allocations were revised as follows: From American Jewish Conference $ 25 $ Council of Jewish Federations & Welf. Funds 150 Dropsie College 50 Jewish Welfare Board 125 Joint Defense Appeal 600 Yivo (Yiddish ~cientific Institute) 25 Weizman Institute 50 Jewish Theological Seminary Undecided To 50 100 100 150 800 0 100 200 $ 1500 --- �UNITED JEWISH CHARI TIES OF GREAT1'R MUSKEGON Special Board Meeting Lakos 1 Dining Room October 3, 1947 A special board meeting of the United Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon was called to order by vice- chairman Harry S . Berman at Lakos ' Private Dining Room on October 3, 1947 at 8:45 P. M. The object of the meet ing was to discuss with U. J . A. representatives the prospective quota br our local U. J . C. or ganization . Mr . Milton Kosen and Mrs . Marcia Cohen repr esented the U. J . A. The secretary, Morris Teles , and the following trustees were present : Dr. Norman A. Fleischman, Leos . Rosen, Harold Rosen , Harold Silverman, Mrs . R. L. Levy, Seymour I . Rosenberg , Mrs . J. Strifling and Francis Fine. L The following were absent: J.M . Kaufman, chairman; Sam Lipmen, treasurer ; and trustees Abe Ashendorf, Harry Fisher, and Samual Klayf, Paul Wiener, honor ary chairman . Also present were consultant trustees , Maurice Golden, Mrs. Charles Locke and Frederick Stein . Joe Strifling and Max Rosenberg were also present and participated in the discussions . Leo Roµen presented to the board and to the U. J .A. representatives a brief su.'l1Illary of the comrmmity 1 s financial capacity and obligations with respect to our building progra~, our communal activities, and to the u. J . A. He pointed out the importance of completing our building program to assure the continuance and development of a virile community . The well-integrated com~unity could afford constant contributions to U. J . A., and we must not allow our resources to be disspated . The morale of the community is at stage in protecting the building program. Nevertheless , Mr . Rosen concluded, we should be happy to accept a reasonable cuota from U. J . A., anything within reason that would not cri-pole our capacity for future growth . L �u . J . C. . L The chair then ap oointed the follmring to the program committ ee for the annual banquet : Francis Fine , Chairman; Seymour Rosenberg, tlarold Rosen , Dr • Morris Teles , Dr . Norman Flieshman , Maurice Golden , Paul Wiener, J . M. Kaufman , and Harry S. Berman . The f ollovling wer e appointed to the nominating comnittee : Mrs . R. L. Levy, Harry Fisher , Leo Rosen , Samuel Klayf, H~rold Silverman, Samuel Lipman , Harry S. Berman , Paul Wiener , and J . M. Kaufman , Chairman . The meeting was adjourned at 11 : 00 P .M. Resoectfully submitted, Morris Teles L �,v . J , c_ . L Jo - 3 - 'I 7 Fred Stein asked Mr. Kosen if the forthcoming drive would be the last great campaign. Mr. Kosen answered that we cannot anticipate history. U. J. A. leaders had hoped that the 85,000 D. P. 1 s in Europe would be resettled in 1946. Instead, their members enlarged to 250,000, immigration to Palestine and elsewhere was restricted, resettlement in the lands of their origin was obstructed by politics and war-born antisemitism. Furthermore, the American dollar had become devaluated, opportunities of procuring Army surplus at reduced prices had disappeared, U.N.N.R.A. was dead, and I.R.O. remained in existence only on pa,er. The need is at uresent for more than the $170,000,000 asked. $400,000,000 could be used. Some of those present exoressed the belief that their individual contributions to the forthcoming camoaign ·~ould be less than last year. They had, they said, extended themselves beyond their capacities last year on the promise that last year's campaign would be the last great one. It was oointed out that had some 250,000 Jews sill alive in Europe, died last year our problem would have been simnler, the demands on us smaller. Should we comJlain that we still have the opportunity of aiding these brothers? Mrs. Cohen gave a brief and informal talk. She questioned that anyone would be deprived of the necessities of life by increasing their contributions. She reminded the audience that during the war years of 1941-45, our conrnunities prospered financially and made no contributions to save European Jewry bec~use they could not. After a free ride of five years, she damanded, it is time to pay. Motions and amenQ~ents were made to assume various definite quotas. When these were all defeated the following mot;_on by Harry S. Berman (who had yielded the chair to Leo Rosen) carried: That the United Jewish C'1.arities of Gre'lter Muskegon exert every effort to attain the highest nossible goal, and that all names collected in excess of $10,000 be allocated to the United Jewish Apneal." 11 �J£ WI L 5 H Cff-A~ITl"ES SPECIAL BOARD MEETING Harry S. Berman, Host November 6, 1947 A special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the United Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon was held at the home of vice-chairman Harry S. Berman on November 6, 1947. The meeting · was called to order at 9 : 00 P .M. Sam Lipman, treasurer and Morris Teles, secretary were present . J.M. Kaufman, chairman and Paul M. Wiener, honorary chairman were absent . Trustees present included Francis Fine, Sam Klayf, Reva Levy, Leo Rosen, s. I. Rosenbere, and Hqrold Silverman . Absent were trustees Abe Ashendorf, Harry Fisher , Dr . Norman Flieshman and Syd Strifling. Consultant trustee Marcie Locke was present. Also present were visitors Jack Lipman, Ted Neumer and H. Braverman. The minutes of the preceding meeting were read and approved. Sam Linman questioned the board ' s authority to accept a q~ota in behalf of their successors in office. A list of uncollected pledges were read and discussed . Those pledges regarded as collectable were assigned to various trustees for collection. Others were classified as uncollectable, and some were suspended. The acting chairman appointed S . I. Rosenberg to investigate the requirements of a local needy family, and to act uuon this case within general limits outlined . The chair outlined plans for the forthcoming campaign, and mentioned Mr . Sidney Flatlow as a prospective speaker. J.M . Kaufman was apuointed chairman of the nominating committee, and Francis Fine was appointed chairman of the program committee (see minutes of October 3, 1947) . The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ~ Morris Teles, Secretary �UMt 1£ D J£WIS H c.1-t-A~ITIES Special Board Meeting 1604 Jefferson Street November, 12, 1947 A special board meeting of the United Charjties of Greater Muske"'on was held at the hor1e of H rrJ s. Berman on November l'"', 1947. Vice-chairman Harry S. Berman called the meeting to order at 9:00 P.M. All the officers , ere present, namely, J. H. Kaufman, Chairman; H. s. Berman, vice-chairman; Samuel Liomen, Treasu~er; Morris Teles, secretary; Paul M. Wiener, honorary chairman. Trustees present ·ncluded Reva Levy,~. I. Rosenberg, Harry Fisher, Harold ~ilver:nan, and Syd. Stri~ling. Trustees absent included Abe Ashendorf, Dr. N. A. Flt~ nh.~an, Samuel Klayf, Leo Rosen, and Francis Flne. Also nresent were consultant trustees Marcella Locke and Sa,uel Price, and visitors Jack Lio~an, Ted Neumer, and Sam Cohen, the latter from out of tovm. Jack Lipman is the de facto treasurer of this organization. The mi.~utes of November 6, 1947 were read and aporoved. The treasurer reported that $13,105 in pledges were still out~tanding. Some progress in collections had been ::nade since the previous meetine; of -=i. week aLo, and all outstandint.'. er, ::,es \ ·ere discussed. San ?rice anm.,unced +hat he would pay only $1,000 of his $2,500 pled[e. Paul M. Hiener arranged to discuss the matter further ,ith him. Kelly Kaufuan 1ovec that Gus deJon['s unhonored pledge of $25 be cancelled. Motion carried. ~,rs. Locke recommended thc.t D:;.vid Brace's I pledge of ;25 be cancelled. The board concurred. �v. J.C. ,1-1-z..- The following allocations r,ere approved: L Motion._]2x Hebrew University Amount Paul Wiener -.,fo- American Jewish Conference $500 M. Golden 50 Histadrut Ivrith Harry Fisher 50 HIAS (Hebrew Sheltering and Aid Society) Syd Strifling 200 Hebrew Union College (Cincinnati) Syd Strifling 150 Histadrut of Palestine Paul Wiener 150 Jewish Institute of Religion Paui Wiener 150 Levi Memorial Hospital (Hot Springs) H. Silverman 100 Medical School of Hadassah and the Hebrew University Paul Wiener 1800 Sara Lipman · 150 Rabbi Isaac Elc~enan Theological Seminary of N.Y • United Jewish Layman's Committee s. Society for Yemenite Jews Paul Wiener I. Rosenbere Allocated on July 1, 1947 Total Allocated to date 50 50 $ 3400 $ 4050 7450 -£0 "' ~ . ,t._._. ~ i~ I , M ~7 "yJ--:J. • L . 'fJ. �I 1-12- - 'f V . 7 J . C. . L Paul \rfiener made the following motion : That $1000 be olaced in reserve to care for local needy cases, That up to $250 of this amount may be disbursed by either the chairman, treasurer, or secretary without consultation with the board, That if this $250 be disbursed to more than one family, an equal amount be automatically made available to the same officers for similar ·purposes, That if this $250 be disbursed to one family only, further expenditures in this case shall require action by the board . The motion carried. L The chair appointed S. I. Rosenberg, Sam Lipman, and Sam Price to investigate further the type of aid that could be given to a local needy case. The chair asked for permission to engage a typist to assist in mailing U.J.A. literature to the community. No action was taken. The meeting was adjourned at midnight. Respectfully submitted, Morris Teles �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER :MUSKEGON Special Board Meeting 1604 Jefferson Street November 20, 1947 A special board meeting of the United Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon was held at the home of Harry s. Berman on November 20, 1947. The meeting was called to order by vicechairman Harry S . Berman. J.M. Kaufman, chairman; Paul M. Wiener, honorary chairman; Sam Lipman, treasurer; and Dr. Morris Teles, secretary, were present. Trustees present included Harry Fisher, Leo Rosen, Harold Silverman, Francis Fine, Mrs . R. L. Levy and Mrs. J. s. Strifling. Trustees absent were Dr. N. A. Flieshman, Sam Klayf, and S. I. Rosenberg . Also present were Sam Price and Mrs . Charles Locke, consultant trustees, and visitors Harold Rosen, Joseph Hecht, and Dr. R. V. August. The following pledges for the year 1946-7 were reduced or cancelled: Abe Ashendorf from Margaret Ashendorf from David Ashendorf from Gus DeJong from Dr. N• A. Fleishman From Lyle & Joan Hershfield If Al Parker from $ 2000 50 10 25 600 125 100 to to to to to to to $ 500 0 0 0 200 0 25 Francis Fine asked for an allocation for the Hi~lel Foundation Building Fund in Lansing in the amount of $500. It was granted . Mr. Fine also asked for $600 to be used by the local B1nai Brith organLeation to sponsor an essay contest. The allocation was approved. Leo S. Rosen recommended a loan of $1200 to the Mona View Cemetery Association. It was approved. The meeting was adjou...--ned informally at 10:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Morris Teles �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSK.EGON Annual Membership Meeting December 7, 1947 The annual membership meeting of the United Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon was held at the Occidental Ba1lroom on December 7, 1947. Harry S. Berman, acting chairman, presided. Program chairman for the evening was Francis Fine. The meeting was opened with the blessing of the first Chanukah candle by Rabbi Jacob Klitzner. The principal speaker, Mrs. Sophie ~panjaard, was int~oduced by Mr. Fine, and the speech was recorded and rebroadcast by radio station WKBZ. Mrs. Spanjarrd told of her two years residence in German concentra tion camps. She described the horrors and inhumanities to which qer group was subjected, and reminded the audience that she belonged to a "privileged" group. The picture the speaker presented reminded th~ audience of the starvation, degradation, and liquidation imposed upon our people by a nation sadistically insane with power and unrestraint. Total pledges to date are $73,329.50. Total collections to date are $11,216.00. The following office r s and trstees were elected: harry S. Berman, chairman; Harry A. Fisher, vice-chairman; Francis Fine, Sam Klayf, Sam Lipman, Ted reumer, Harold Rosen, Harold Silverman, and Syd Strifling, trustees. Respectfully submitted, Morris Teles �L UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON Special Board Meeting December 15, 1949 Harry S. Berman, Host A special board meeting of the United Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon was held at the home of the newly elected chairman, Harry s. Berman , on December 15, 1947. The meeting was called to order by the chairman at 8:30 The roll call follows: P.M. Officers present: Harry S. Berman, chairman; Harry A. Fisher, vice-chairman. Trustees present: Francis Fine, Sam Lipman, Ted Neumer, Harold Rosen, Harold Silverman, and Syd Strifling. Absent: trustee. L Paul M. Wiener, honorary chairman; Sam Klayf, Also present were Gene Berman, Harry H. Berman, J.M. Kaufman, Max Rcsenberg, and Morris Teles. The minutes of the board meeting of November 20, and of the general meeting of December 7 were read and approved. The chair nominated and board approved the following appointments: For advisory trustees: Gene Berman, J.M. Kaufman , Sam Price, s. I. Rosenberg, and Morris Teles. For treasurer: Sam Lipman; for secretary, Morris Teles. For consultant trustees: Abe Ashendorf, Dr. R. V. August, Hortence Berman, L. M. Berman, Jerome Fisher, Dr. M. Friedenberg, ~aurice Golden, Herman Grossman , Charles Locke, Marcella Locke, Leo Rosen , Max Rosenberg, Eli Smith, Fred Stein, and Josiah Wiener. The chair reported that the monies made available to him to assist local needy persons had been disbursed, and that further funds were necessary. L Sam Lipman then moved that the chairman be authorized to spend $125.00 a month for the next six months on a local needy case, without affecting the $250 .00 in emergency funds for other cases that may arise. The motion carried. �The chair reported that many members of the community had not yet been contacted for pleoges. He read the names of these members, and those present assumed the obligation of soliciting these persons for commitments. The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 P.M. 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The following officers were present: Harry A. Fisher, vice-president; Sam Lipnan, treasurer; Morris Teles, secretary. Trustees present included the following: Mrs. Harry H. Berman, and Francis Fine. Samuel Klayf, ~ed Newman; Consultant Trustees present were Max Rosenberg and Fred Stein. Mrs. Isaac Grossman was our special guest. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The treasurer reported total pledges for the current fiscal year of $74,000 of which $35,000 had been collected. It was pointed out that many members of the community had not been contacted for pledges. When Mr. Lipnan conplained that meetings had been too irregular, the chair pointed out that he had been asked to avoid interference with the building fund solicitations. The chair read a letter from our vice-president, HaITy A. Fisher, in which the latter, upon advice of his physician, tendered his resignation. The board was unwilling to accept the resignation, and agreed to postpone action on the matter. The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 P.M. Respectfully submitted Morris Teles, secretary -. ~,.::J_,_. . ·- ~.-~----- ....,,,_ �• ROBERT X CON KENNEDY SULTANT TA RESIDENCE PHONE 32 ONTGOMERY BUILDING £0S-2Q6 M MICHIGAN MUSKEGON, edes 1 COP y BUSINESS PHONE 22-140 �UNI'l1ED JH.'ISH CHARITIES CASH RECEIP'l'S AND DI.:,BlfRSmIBN'l'S ; .FOR .YEAR EMDED\DEC • ;; 1 19y8 Amounts pledged 191J7-!i8 ( Schedule A-1) Casb 1n Bank and on Hand Nov. 26, 1947 Collected on 1946-47 pledges Refund a•nai B'r1th, Eaaay oo teat Ch ck 1ssu&d 4/30/46 to Michigan Hillol Building Fund, not cashed and eancelled Remittance ~rom .ona View Jewish Cemetery Asaoe. $ 7,994.52 1,850.00 r~om 600.00 50.co 2tooo.oo e a9,271.02 Total Pledges outstanding 19li7-48 Shrinkage 1946•4~ Shrinkage 1947•4 Moniea Allocated (Schedule A-2) 12,~2'~•22 $ 6,69,.00 200.00 75.00 77,7~(?.•02 84,758.0; General Expenaeat Dinners, Mueie, Flowers Printing, stationery and Postage o-retari l, --Clerical nd Audi ting 1948 Dec. 3, 1948 Ca.s h in Bank Dec. 3, Cheeks on fiand Total 720.69 191.70 .228•..£ 1,270.39 292.58 - 2,950.00- 3,242.58 $89,,271 .02 ' �YEAR Adl r, Harold Aron, Louie Aron, Sylvia Aron, Tony Aabendorr, Isadore / Aahendorr, Jacob /rO AahendoJl.t', u ...,,,1M) Aabendort, ra • • August, Dr. and ra. R. Baru, Stanley aru, oae Baru, laiae and David rman, Gene Berman, Harry n. B rman, Harry s. Berman, Lou1a • Berman, Reube Bernstein, r. and rs • • esa, .aroue Billings, A. Bolthouse, Anthony Braver an, r. and .rs. H. Broutman, Nathan enderoft, ,r. and rs. s. Cane, Dr. • H. Cane, David 1947-48 PL -1 100 .00 200 .00 100.00 500.00 215.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 2,.000.00 ,ao.oo 100.00 100.00 50.00 300.00 2,500.00 l~oo.oo 300.00 50.00 ,5.00 10.00 10.00 300.00 100.00 1,500.00 10 .oo 25.00 600.00 50.00 36.50 25.00 300.00 25.00 100.00 • • Cherin, Robert and Jerom Cherin, re. Rob rt Cher1n, :ra. Jerom J Cherin, Rochelle /~ Cohan, Dr. s. Cohan, rs. s. Cohen, Benny Cob•, ob r • Darmatader, L. and H. Darmstadter, Elsa Epstein, Andr w J. :E ine, Francia li'1ne, Blanche ine, Andy 1sher, Harry, J. and B Fisher, ra. a. 5.00 600.00 50.00 250.00 500.00 50.00 36.50 5,000.00 100.00 10.0 50.00 50 .00 37 .00 50.00 "iaher, James A. Fisher, s lly and ar1lyn Ple1ahman, Dr • • Fleishman, ra. N. ogel, r. and rs. • Fogel, Mr. and Mrs. w. ogel, Mary 1'' r1 denberg, DJI . • L. t r1edman, Hyman R. •riend, !auric Galombeck, ~ner Galombeck, artha - -~o , ·._~ ,._., Golden, re. • Goldman, Bennie Gr s , erman Gros sm n, Sadd1e Gudelaky, Oscar Oudelsky, David II cht, J • l echt, l :rs. J . Hughes and Hatcher, Inc . Jacobs , 1eyer J cobs , Olly fO Jacobson, .Mr . and rs . s. d-h"P:..,....--- 100.00 73.00 500.00 100.00 1 300.00 10.00 10.00 8@.00 'Ii . oo 1 ,0 o.oo .oo 1,000 . 00 250 . 00 250 . 00 300 . 00 100 . 00 500 . 00 30 . 00 5. 00 200 . 00 �SH CHAHI'l'I • _YE _AR ............ l 9.._4.... 7_-4..,.8_LE ____Dg_ CO~TI UED antor, o?tri1 Kaplan, aur1ce • Kaufm n, J. K. aufman, L1111 n Kaufman, Richard utman, Gorden el1n, J)r. Mari layt, u l • Kline, Harold Klit&ne?t, Rabbi J. oa1tchek, ilton ozen, 11ton omiaa, Ben auas, Edward Lahr, Harry Lebow, ax 300.00 10.0 6,000.00 ,,6.oo 100.00 100.00 25.00 ~oo.oo ,o.oo 100.00 25.00 25.00 20.00 250.00 35.00 500.00 / 25.00 50.00 10.00 n. ,ebow, Sophia ,evine, ::r. and r•. Levine, Jerom n. Levy, Roub n Lipman, H7n1an Lipman, Jack Lipman, Edith Lipman, Sam Locke, Chas. Larson, Leo endeleohn, Herman 1ller, Al. bwmark, •• n • 75.0 3,000.00 75.00 ,6.50 ,,000.00 50.00 15.00 50.00 25.00 25.00 1,750.0 Teumer, 'l'ed Opp nh 1, 50.00 1,500.00 100.00 100.0 25.00 100.00 300 . 00 10.00 500.00 25.00 100 . 00 10.00 1,000.00 1,500.00 100.00 200.00 1,250.00 200.00 Price Family Price, r. S Rosen, ~s. Dougla Rap port- J. c. Roberts, Barney Roden, Israel Rodotf, r. and r . F. Chase, R leigh L. ogera, Lyle Rogers, Sylvia Rose, Leo Rosen, Harold Ro en, Leos. Ro en, Florene Rosenbaum, Sam Rosenberg, Rosenberg, Rosonb rg, Rosenb rg, Rosenberg, Rubine , n. ax Rob rt Rose Sua nn Se• ou 36.50 10.00 oo. , Lub insky, Linda lo1•ence 2;.00 7 00 25. 00 50 . 00 Hubina ky, Schultz , Dr. Le onard ~chultz, nril yn Schubb, Max Shmookler, Abe Shmookler, Rebecca Shu.mac her , T,e ah Shumacher, ~ax Shumaoher, r. and Silverman, Harold Silverman, Sol 0 00~00 rs . s. 100.00 2 , 000 . 00 100 . 00 50 . 00 250 . 00 25.00 1,000.00 500 . 00 �CHAHITI .. SCI GO incoe, Ed 1mon, Joe Singer, Joe 1th, ,oo.oo 15.00 500.00 50.00 ly St indl r, te1ndler, 5 o.o·> • J< ranoea 1 r, nd Stern, lm.. Str11'11ng, Jo Strl.fling, yd. li 1Jton Apt• Smith, Saul Tel a, Dr • • T al r, • J. Toy, Dr. Ch • andervoort, rs. J. 10.00 500. 500.00 o.oo 100.00 750.00 • r . P. INUED 50.00 100.00 50.00 Singer, Sam. J • Sing r, Rose S i t , Ch • 1t , r • Cl••• mi b, r . St in, ·r. nd s. t 1ndlor, l 11ton ULE A•l 3,500.00 100.00 1,000.00 25.00 100.00 i . Weiner, Josiah \'V iner, re. J • einer, Paul Whit an, T. • 25.00 50.00 2.00 1,00 .oo 236.50 15,000.00 25.0 Total �TIES A ,LOC1TIONS 1947-48 2, 0::., .92 6;,500.00 ~ 'n l lfar und 74.1, r.oo .oo 500.00 00.00 100.00 100.00 :;OeOO 100.0 100.00 150.00 50.00 50.00 500.00 150.00 10.00 ?o.oo 200.00 r1on 200.00 2J0e00 1ty 500.00 700.00 150. rot �• UNITED JEWISH GH,JUTl.t:.S BOARD MEETING B1.NAI IS.hl..hL TEMPLE M.t..R.CH 29, 1949 Meeting ~.as called to order at 7; JO P. M. Statements to be sent out for deliquent accounts on 1st of ~pri~ 1949. Allocation committee to send ,.f,5OO .OO to Cinncinati or New York now and give more later if possible, to Jirhuc College. Motion was made by Sam Lipman to send U. J. A. $5,000.00. Motion seconded by Sam Price. Treasurer suggests that he be allowed to collect accounts his own w~y. Respectfully submitted. y -I!.~ -1,1,[i:t f17' l �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES BOAI'-i.D MEETING B1 NAI ISR.iili:i:. TiMPLE May 11, 1949 Meeting wa s called to order at 7;45 P. M. were read and corrected. Minutes of previous meeting Methods were discussed in regards to collecting money, Suggestion was made by Sam Lipman that members of the board go out and collect the money. During informal discussion Mr. Harry Fisher su 6 gr-c,sted part of the money be given the Temple to take care of current accounts. Rabbi Umen suggests to collect most money for U. J. C. a.".l.d then collect for Temple at a little later date, and U. J. C. at a later d;: te will take c&.re of the Temple at a lat;~•r date. Rabbi Omen brought up the idea of Golden Book headed by Leo. Rosen. Its advantages were discussed. Suggested by Rabbi that U. J. A. give $300.00 toward Golden Book. Rroceeds of Book to go to Temple now and in the future allocation committee appointed by Sam Lipman, Francis Fine appointed to that collluittee. Martin Friedenberg, Sam Klayf, Mrs. Sid Strifling, Fred Rodoff and Sec'y appointed to that committee. Pledges Prox. $Sl,OOO.OO Collected roughly $32,000.00 and $20,000.00 sent out to the U. J. A. Members who owe on U. J. A. pledges were read by Sam Lipman for Back balance of 47 and 48. Treasurer to send statements by June 15th. Sectetary to send out cards to trustee to call on pledges and new prospects. Meeting adjorned at 9;20 P. M. Next meeting to be held early in June. Respectfully submitted. ~&~~· �UNI TED J].,'W I SH CHARITIES EMERGENCY BO.a.RD _;',fu"ETING JUNE 2, 1949 Meeting was called t o order at $;JC P . ~ - June 2nd . J..949 . Paul Wiener discussed financial budget f or Temple , ways and means to raise money . During an inform..><l discussion Mrs . Strifli ng believes U. J . ~ . money should have gone dil".~ct to Palestine to meet the present emergency . a suggest ionT.aS made b~ O. J . C. and Temple board to call~ joint mass meeting to discuss methods of collecting money for U. J . C. and the Temple . Mr . Eli . Smi th was in favor of ubove suggestion. Mr . Klayf made a motion that in view of the representation m~de by Paul Wiener thHt an extensi on of our mortgage with the Hackley Bank will be greatly jeapordized and nossi bly not granted , that this board honor the request of the congregation up to the s~im of 176000 . 0C and paid to it forthwith . That a joint mass ~eetine be called by the congreg~tion 5.nd the U. J . C. to present the entire issue to all of the members of both organizcitions &.nd this board abide by the decision made at the said mass ,"'leeting . This motion was not seconded . Motion made by Paul Wi ener that emergency faced by community is of such magnitude that loan should be given to temple from U. J . a . $18, 0UO . Ou . This motion was seconded by Sam ~·lyf and carried 9 for to 3 Against . ~1embers present at meeting: Star indicates favoritism to loan money from U. J . A. to temple under present emergency . Paul Wiener Mr & Mrs . Budd Strifling Mr . & Mrs . Harry Ber:rian-Samuel Price•~ Eli Smith Francis Fine Ted 11eumer Leo Rosen:-Hortense Berman.; Reuben Berman-Mr . Fisher·' Martin Friedenbergk Sam Klayf Meeting adjorned at 10¢30 P. M. Respec~?~ �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES BOARD MEETING July 6, 19!,9 A joint meeting was called to order July 6th at 8;45 P. M. by Chairman Sam Lipman. Minutes of June 2nd. meeting WP.re read, corrected and approved. The letter that was sent to the Community was misrepresented according to Mrs. Strifling. Discussion and objections to the form of the notice sent to the community by Syd. Strifling on the grounds that the notice did not state the true purpose of the meeting. Article II under object clause was read by Sy Rosenberg regarding allocation of funds which read to raise, collect and distribute funds £or the advancement of the welfare of the Jewish Community, in spheres both spiritual and philanthopic and aither directly on the presently existing or subsquently established agencies, for the benefit of humanity in general whether it be local, national or foreign. The mortage was discussed by Paul Wiener. Reasons why comunity should have funds. Chairman requested a vote of confidence asked for by members present for the allotment of funds to the sum of $18,000.00 to the Temple. Mr. Diamond from the U. J. A. discussed the financial status of the U. J. A. Respectfully submitted. ~ ✓0 ' �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES BOARD MEETING HAMILTON APT 1 S NO\Tfilr1BER 9, 1949 The meeting was called to order at 8:30 P. M. with the following members present. Kelly Kauffman Mrs. Buss Strifling Milton Steindler Harr;r Fischer Ted Neumer Harold Rosen Sam Lipman Sam Price Francis Fine Sam Klayf Sy Rosenberg An informal discussion was held for the chairmt,.n of the next U. J. A drive. Sam Lipm~n appointed a nominating committee of the following members. Hebert Fisher, Sam Klayf Kelly Kayffman Ted Neumer Milton Steindler Harold Rosen Harry Fischer- Chairman The next meeting will be held November 15, 1949 at the Tem_:;le to select a Chairman for the U. J. A. Drive. The meeting adjorned at 11;00 P. M. Res~ectfully submitted. ~1~ �:;, ITLD "'"E' -rsn C 'AI InIE~ January ::-OAhD ~ "EETIHG 8, 1950 '.:'he reg1;lar U . J .c . :'oarci meetinf ,.ra,c ' eld Cunday norninr, , January 8 , 1950, at 10:~0 A. I . in the recreation roar of the Temple . Responding to the roll ca:::.l Fere th folloving: Officers : Harry " . Fisrer , Chairman i:c.rold Posen , Vice Chairman Rose Lc1ron, Secretary Assis-tin? on -1edi:i-e Com!"ittee: Rober·c c_ erin J . T-e:ly Kaufman S· mud Li pnan Fred F.odoff Lyle Rop:ers terman Grossrran ':'ed IJeuner TT&:rold Silve-rrian Abe Ashendorf ;,:a:;,: Le bow Rabbi Samuel Umen !1r . Harolc. Rosen, . ; ce Chairman, concucted the eeting and read a letter to the tnited Je1ish Apt al accoITpanying a c' eek ~or ~n8 , 000 . 00 sent then recently? and c.lso ackno,r1edgmemt cf same. He al so announced tDat this neeting , as er lled to :'01101 up ana cor1plete pled es as yet not rade by the Comr.:..unity . He reac. the letter that '_ad been sent to non- pledrees follmring the U . J .c . dinner, contoin:..ng a nessare from Rabbi Unen and TTarry Fi,..her 2.nd 1'r . Rosen' address at the dinner . General 0isc'1ssion followed on ways and ueans of cortC',c t.:..1 r non- pledgePs . Harold • osen advised that fron: his ast exverier..ces in these riatters , the 1:2ost successful way to do thi2 ,·as to go out in teams of b.o men or more. After discus ion, this I"!ethod uas accepteC:. by t;. ose presc:t an<" the names o:' non- plec.rees v ere assigned to the various teams . The teams were orran1 zed ar fo~ 10\• ~: 1 1 Team , i1. f.<'muel Klayf & Herman Grossman 2 . Fred :odoff f Harold Silverman 3. Ted Neu.r!:.er and Ha~ry Fisher lr . Lyle Rogers 8 Francis Fine 5. Lax Lebow f! Robert Cherin 6. Abe Ashena.orf & Harold Kline 7. Jack Lipman & Bugene Fisher 8. J . Kelly :~aufman & :Leo Rosen 9. Harold Rosen 'A lette:r uas read from Nr . Seymour Rosenberg, advisinc that the Un~_ted Jevish Chari ~ies be incorporated and the ,12.me be regist .red . The nane "United Jewish Chari ties of Greater Muskecon" is the name to be registered as such. Samuel Klayf moved and Lyle Rorers seconded that 1:r. Rosenberg be instr1eted to corr..ply v ith sa.me. T11.is �was unanimously passed . It war decided tha · the a rove saic... te~r·s 0et nor lunchcor.. at Bill Gterr:, ' s :"!')ndn;', J~nuary 16 , 1950, at 12:00 o ' clock to check reE"ults on :he pl0dres contacted . It was moved and secc . . ded that Rabbi Umen boson· to tr-e Mid- l!est Leaders ip Conference in Chicar o on Jan:.mry 15, 1950 . unanirrously passed . No further busiLess on t:-1e agenda, meeting ·Fas &d;journed , Respectfully sub~itted, �U. J. C. BOARD MZ~Tn G - JUfffi 14 t 1950 A regular board meeting of the Muskegon United Jewish Charities was held June 14, 1950 in the recreation room of the Temple. The roll call was responded to as follows: Harry Fisher Mrs. Joseph ~trifling Leo Rosen Josiah Wiener Samuel Klayf Ted 1\Jeumer Rose Lawson Rabbi Umen ~· 0 Chairman, Harry Fisher presided and called the meetingi Minutes of the previous meeting were read and ap ,roved. Checks were mailed out to Muskegon Chapter of Hadassah for $2000 1 00 and to United Jewish Appeal for i5000 .oo. Collections of pledges were discussed and it was announced that todate $37 ,000 had been sent to U.J.A. Mr. Josiah Wiener brought up the matter of a Hebrew School for Muskegon and suggested that a sum be put away for this purpose . This was tabled for further discussion. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted Rose Lawson, Secretary �U. J.C. BOARD MEETING - AUGUST 31, 1950 A regular board meeting of the United Jewish Charities was held August 31st, 1950 in the recreation room of the Temple. Chairman, Harry Fisher presided and the roll call was as follows: Harry Fisher Harold Rosen Sam Lipman Sam Klayf Leo Rosen Rabbi Umen Rose Lawson The main issue was the collection of pledges. As a quorum was not present to discuss other business, meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted Rose Lawson, Secretary 1 �UNITED JEWISH 6HARITIES BOARD ~~ETING, OCTOBER 12, 1950. A regular board meeting of the United Jewish Charities of greater Muskegon was held October 12, 1950 in the recreation room of the Temple. Chairman Harry Fisher presided and the roll call was as follows: Harry Fisher J. K. Kaufman Harold Rosen Samuel Klayf Mrs. Jos. btrifling Francis Fine Paul ~iener Rose Lawson--Sec'y. Mr. Wiener announced his pledge of $15,000 and presented a check for $7500.00 as part payment on same. The Board thanked Mr. Wiener for his very generous contribution. Collections of outstanding pledges were discussed and methods of collection. Samuel Klayf moved and Paul v.7iener seconded that the following allocations be approved for payment: ~JOINT DEFENSE APPEAL 700.00 ✓WEIZMANN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE 250.00 vHEBREW UNIV1R~lTY 250.00 v NATI0NAL JEWI~H WELFA.tlli BOARD 300.00 ✓ AMERICAN FUND FOR I~RAEL ru:.:.t:.-t:~U/l INSTITUTIONS 50.00 B'NAI BRITH NATIONAL YOUTH S1RVICE APPEAL 50.00 HAIFA TECHNICAL 100.00 ✓AMERICAN JEWI.:iH CONGRE;:;S 100.00 ✓ BRANDEIS UNIVER~ITY 200.00 ✓ HILLEL FOUNDATION-MICH. STATE COLLEGE 200.00 Motion carried unanimously. It was also moved by Paul Wiener and second by Harold Rosen that the Book of Minutes and all other correspondence pertaining to U.J.C. be turned over to the Temple office by Seymour Rosenberg, former custodian of same. Motion carried. Mr. Fine is to dictate letters to be sent with the allocation checks. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, ROSE LAWSON , Sec'ty. -- f ~ - �EIECTION MEETING OF UNITED JEWISH CHARI'.1.IES OF GREATER MUSKEGON Held November 27, 1950 The business meeting for annual election of officers of the United Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon was called to order by the Vice Chairman, Harold Rosen, at 9:45 P.M., after a convening of the group in attendance for the lecture of Dr. Noah Brand, Secretary General of Food and Rationing for the State of Israel. After the chairman announced the opening of the meeting, he called for nominations and requested Seymour I. Rosenberg to act as recording secretary. Fr_a.!?:_9 is F'ine was nominated as .EE_airm~ by Harry Fisher, which nomination was supported by Ted Neumer, and an oral vote cast a unanimous ballot for his election for chairmtt n. Nominations were open for vice-chairmen and Paul Wiener nominated Syd Strifling and Sam Klayf as vice-chairmen, mich nomination was supported by Morris Bernstein. Leos. Rosen moved that the nominations be cbsed and that the Secretary be instructed to cast the unanimous ballot for the two vice-chairmen. unanimously carried. The mo~ion was supported by Fred Rodoff and The secretary cast a unanimous ballot for the election of Syd Strifling and Sam Klayf to vice-ch.airmen. The chairman then appointed Leo_ S. Rosen as Tre_a_s~ er, in- - - ---- dicating that Mr. Rosen had a greed 1:n accept the difficult position of Treasurer. The business meeting was adjourned at 9:57 P.M. and was followed by a question period directed to the principal speaker, Dr. Noah Brand,until the general meeting was adjourned for refreshments. Dated: November 28, 1950 I~ ~;:;;:;;;;;;;;;;:;;;::::::::~~;;;;;;;~;:::::::::==~~------F--J: �UNITED JEWl~H CHARITIES - ELECTION January 24th, 1951. An election for Board of Trustees for the United Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon was held January 24, 1951 in the recreation room of the Temple. The following 12 trustees were elected for the year 1951: ;-. Harold Rosen Josiah Wiener Leos. Rosen Don Mann Samuel Lipman Ted Neumer J. K. Kaufman Fred Rodoff Herman Grossman Max Lebow Dr. Morris Teles Jerome Fisher ** * j ** * * * **** * * * �UNl'fl~D JEWISH CHARI'l'l.t-.;B OF GR~ATER MUSKEGON MU~KEGONp MICHIGAN" / Board of Trustees VOTE FOR 1 Dr.., lph V -~ AUJUSt ~ Harry ::;, Berman / P-- Herman Grossm"-n ;t ;o _?(Harold Rosen Cl t:rz( 5 I7 ~ l \ • Cl Eli .,Smith cr( 7 ~ c:rz( Dr. Teles ~ I y-- ~ ~ CJ Josiah 1-viener CJ ·ozf ~ l'.iax Ashendorf' y-' V Lyle H~. Rogers Jerome 1',isher Douglas Rosen Joseph Strifling Io I"red L~ Rodoff ;'C Leo ;L Rosen ONLI c:f ;t Samuel Lipman 7 Cl J., Kelly Kaufman ~ /tJ Ted Neumer a?:( 12 ~ P--- / / Donald Mann ~ CTJ CJ CIZl Max Lebow m t=1 Cl .c:J Cl , .,_~ ( z- o/ ~ �______,, - UNITED JEr- H CHARITIES m_~ns;~ Milk Fund Campaign __ Plodgo Pledge !Jir. & Mi"'s ~ Tony Aron Abe Ashendorf' Isadore Aahendorr Jake Aahendorr $ 1ftl> • Sron Ashendort Saburt Dixon Atkins'o n • Ralph August E1aill8 & David Baru r • & Mrs. s. B. Baru Arthur Bell 200.00 soo.oo (; 100.00 25.00 200.00 100.00 10.00 500.00 so.oo 25.00 36.50 125.00 86.00 36.50 N t han Br ou-tman Vic tor s . Burstein 50.00 10.00 s_gmund Cahn 10.00 5.00 R ben Berman Marcus Bess J ck E. Dowen J rome Che rin Ro ert Cherin Ellis Chevl1n Jaan Danigelis Elsa Darms t adter He 'lI'Y Dru:·ms t adter Louia Darmstadter Lothar Davida iTr. & Mrl3 • Paul A. Elliott AndrGTI J . Epstein T.1':tl e Fania Ha·ry s. Fields Har1~y Fino s.oo so.oo 250.00 25000 Under 1950-51 Campaign ~ f~ ~l' 300.00 Over 200.00 (,, 100.00 50.00 25.00 10.00 60.00 100.00 10.00 $ 500.00 . Gl.50 200.00 150.00 225.00 10.00 lOOoOO eo.oo 50.00 12.50 s.oo 25.00 25.00 10.00 25.00 10.00 60.00 10 00 100.00 60.00 25.00 s.oo 100.00 10.00 50.00 so.oo 10 . 00 Account 200.00 10.00 500.00 so.oo 10.00 30.00 New 6.00 25000 arry, Jerome , Bernard and s,000.00 Eugene Fleher immy and Susie Fisher c ·· and Kenneth Fisher . dney Gold' org 1950 ... 51 Campai·@ 200.00 100.00 226.00 100.00 25.00 Harry H. Berman r .. uis it. Berman Amount Paid 3 1 000000 26.00 75.00 2 5.,00 75.00 10~00 �Under Over CAViPAIGN Pleds;e 11 - J GI anfi0ld .rthur llroenberg ,·'\ \( ---- 10.00 65600 200.00 :-;.u•ica Golden Sa Milk Fund - 1\mount 1950-51 1950-51 Ne v, Cam;ea1&'! Acc ount $ $ Pledse Paid Cam;ea1gg 31; $ 'i? " ,,., 10.00 30&00 - 10 .00 15.00 ej He!'man and Louis Grossman ?2~00 1 0 9.50 Gz·osaman David Gudelsky Oscar Gudelsky . !7 rv::.n Gudolsky Agnes Huber. !'feyer Jacobs Horris Kantor Kaufman Family Samuel G. IO.ayf Lawrence F..rne s t and Eleanor~ Sara Klein Sara Klein Harold Kline A. Kollenberg t. H. Krause Sam Lawson Alan Lebow Max Lenhoff Rube Levy Morris E. Ls vip.e Hyman L:lpman Ja•!k Lipmsn Samuel Lipman Ben Ma.rcus Herman Mendelson Jar11ee Lietz Samuel Price Israel -Roden Fred Rodoff Lyle Rogers and Max Lebow Patty and Harry Rogers Douglas Rosen HaA,... o d Rosen .ueo Eosen 1 , 000 . 00 2,000.00 Jeff ie end Le.urie Grossman Mike~ Jill and Randy 350.00 50.00 40.00 5 . 00 50.00 100. 00 10,000.00 300 000 350.00 50 .00 40~0 0 5.00 10 . 00 5.00 so.oo 2,100.00 350.00 73.00 200.00 125.00 500.00 100.00 30.00 so.oo 50.00 75.00 1,000.00 75.00 2,000 . 00 100 . 00 36.50 500.00 500.00 175.00 25.00 36.50 25.00 25.00 1,500.00 15.00 36.50 15.00 25.00 1,000.00 so.oo 1 50. 00 500.00 150. 00 100.00 750.00 50.00 2,500.00 1,500.0 0 500 . 0 0 100.00 s.oo 36 . 50 3 6 . 50 50.00 50.00 1 ,soo . 00 707 .50 �- Campair;n Pled13e ]iax Rosenberg Florence Rubinsky Elizabeth F. Ryan Dobby and Jarry Schreiber Jacob Schreiber :Max Schumaker 150.00 _ $ so.oo . TOTALS - · Dr. Sol Cohan ....... - Pledr-i:e ,-, -- !- Ti';.•:--,.,. over :·-~0~~11t - ,. ... Paid .... (. \ii 25.00 50.00 10.00 1850-51 Campaign c.• \? ':.' 50.00 - Under 1050-51 ilew Campa1@ Account ;. $ ~., so.co 50.00 so.oo Sam Schumacker Urs. R. Shmookler and F.::·ancis Fine Samuel Siegel n. A. Silverman Joseph. Simon ~. M. Smith Fr d Stein Jack Steindler Mi ton Ste1ndler w. fa. Stern R. Stotz J. s. Strifling Dr Morris Telea Harry and Andrew Umen ~lvin VanDuren Josiah Wiener Paul M. Wiener l'f4 100.00 36.50 2,300.00 100.00 250.00 100.00 73.00 25.00 2,soo.00 150.00 10.00 1,300.00 125.00 250.00 25.00 36.50 36.50 10.,00 2,000.00 125.00 125.00 500.00 50.00 100.00 500.00 300.00 100.00 2.soo.00 125.00 15.00 - 300.00 100.00 1,200.00 so.oo l§e0AQ-OA 300 .. 00 $56.975000 $2,487.50 $ 300.00 100.00 100.00 200.00 $6,882.50 $1,110.00 100.00 • Pledge Oard not received aa yet. $10.537.50 $3,236.50 �No pledge Lou:1 s U1HTED Jf:\jtISH. CHARITIES .. J,x> on B8l'lrLEl.~ Braverme.n X Caplan 110k Chevlin Ann Fishar Herbart Fiaher William Fisher Dr. N. Fleishman lilliam Fogel \murice end Harrison Friend Madeline Halt 1llie Ja.cobs Saul .Jacob2on r ~ Marie .Keilin Sophia Lebow Jesse Levin Ellen Lipman J M. Magil Lillian Mayer Do..1 Wi.ann Staphe11 N~um.er Ted _-Toumer Betha and Sylvia Paul Leo Ros,, hobert Rosenberg Sol S:tlve1"man ~· • Simcoe ':Jnm S:lnr;ela - raceived from the following: ..x Ashendorf a. •ry !::; ... Rarman Jo 11bi-i952 1950-51 1950 ... 51 Campaign. Pledge Milk Pledge . $ $ 76000 300000 100.00 25000 15000 36.50 25.00 lOoOO 10.00 500e00 50.00 200~00 13.50 300.00 100.00 25.00 25.00 250.00 15.00 36.50 25,00 s.oo 250.00 10000 1,000.00 25.00 60.00 150.00 200 .. 00 50.00 110.00 50.00 �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES BOARD :MEETI~TG ••• January 6, 19520 The first regular Board Meeting of the United Jewish Charities of greater Muskegon was held in the Librairy of the Temple on Sunday morning January 6th, 19520 The roll call was as follows: Officers Trustees Eli Smith Chairman ••••••••• Paul Wiener Francis Fine Harry Fisher Vice Chairman ••• 9Jerome Fisher Dr. Morris Teles Vice Chairman •••• Mrs. Joseph Strifling Harold Silverman Joso Strif ... ling Secretary••••••ooRose Lawson Ted Neumer Seymour ~osenberg Max Lebow Fred Rodoff Josiah Wiener Milton Steindler Harold P.osen Mildred Rodoff Leo Rosen Discussion was held as to the number of representatives both elected and appointed by the chairman to serve on the U.J.C. Board and it was moved by Harry Fisher and seconded by Jerome Fisher that the 27 representatives be accep6e~. Motion carried. Mr. 1Hiener distributed pledge reports for perusal and discussion. Mrs. Joseph Strifling moved and it was seconded by Francis Fine that Leo Rosen be appointed ·for treasurer for 1952. Motion was carried. Discussion ·was held as to whether any U.J.C. funds this year would be available to the Templeo It was definitely established that no U.J.C. funds will be given to the Temple and that pledges have been accepted this year on that basiso It was moved by Francis Fine and seconded by Fred Rodoff that the executive Committee be appointed to act on the cancellation of previous pledges to the year 195~-51 and their recommendation be turned over to the chairman. Motion was carriedo It was moved by Francis Fine and seconded by Fred Rodoff that an executive committee be empowered to review in the future, pledges, in view of extraordinary haFdship circumstances and bring back a report to the Board for final instructions. Mr. Wiener appointed the two Vice Chsirmen and Leo Rosen to act on the executive cornmitteeo Mr. Wiener asked Mr. Rosenberg to draw up a resolution RS follows: "Be it hereby resolved that all previous action by previous chairmen be accepted and confirmed and financial stat,ement be accepted and placed on filen • It was moved by Francis Fine and seconded by rnr. Teles that the chairman and treasurer be empowered to negotiate a loan up to $15,000oOO from the Lumberman's Bank for the purpose of transferring funds to the flood area in Israel, and that the chairman and treasurer be authorized to sign any docliunents necessary to affect the loan as deemed advisable by them. Motion ·was carried unanimously 0 After discussion Chairman Wiener authorized that all pledges of $200.00 and under be turned over to Mrs. Fred Rodoff and her committee for collection and thanked Mrs. Rodoff most heartily for her successful efforts on this committee in the past. Mr. Eli Smith graciously offered to advance the $15 000 for emergency needs to Israel and it was moved by Mrs. Syrifling and seconded by Mr. Strifling that this advance be accepted for a 90 day period. This concluded the business on the agenda and the meeting was adjourned at 1:45 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ROSE LAWSON, Secretary. �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MU KEGON, ~illSKEGON MICH. OFFICERS AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR 12520 OfFICERS . PAUL M. WIENiR-------PRESIDE~T - ~ t : L ( , , ( _ , .-'IRS. JOS. STRIFLING--VICE,:{CHAIR1vlAN JEROrIB fISHER--------VICE*CHAIRMAN IBO S. ROS~N---------TREASURER ROSE LAWSON----------SECRETARY . . . ... . .. . .. .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BOARD OF TRUSTEES (Elected} Samuel Klayf Jos Strifling 1ilton Steindler Dr. Morris Teles Josiah Wiener Dr. Ralph Au~ust J. K. Kaufman Fr3.ncis Fine S3.muel Lipman Harold Rosen H!3.rry Fisher Herman Grossman • • e e e • • e e e O • • • • e • e e e e • • • e • • • 0 0 e e O ~ • e (Appointed by Paul l,1!i~ner)~~h1~ ~Qt£ La.p~~'1resentin; B'n::l.i Brithf Eli Smith Mildred Rodoff (Representing H2d sRah) Max Lebow Ie,y-i@ BGil€§@f'BSeyMour Rosenberg (Legal Advisor) H~ ro l d Silverman Ted Neumer Abe Ashendorf Fred Rod.off �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES ALLOCATION MEETING NOVEMBER 2, 195~. A meeting of the Officers and Trustees of United Jewish Charities was held Sunday morning November 29 1952 in the Libraray of the Temple. The following members were present: Trustees Officers Paul ir•:iener ••• oChairman Dr. Teles Mrs. Joseph Strifling •• olst Vice Pres. Francis Fine Leo Rosen •••••• oTreasurer Fred Rodoff Rose Lawson.a•o•Secretary Mildred Rodoff Guest Milton Steindler Herman Grossman Mrs. Herman Grossman Sam Klayf ,r---.. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved . Leo Rosen gave a treasurer's report but as it was not complete was asked to bring it up tod~ta and report at the next meeting. Pledges for 1951-52 in . arrears were ctiscfissed and methods of collection were decided on. Mrs. Herman Grossman representing Hadassah brought up the matter of U•.J .c. paying their allocation to them on time. Mr. Wiener apologized for his negligence this year and advised Mrs. Gro~sman to contact the 1952-53 Chairman for better service next year. Paul Uiener reported that a ten year report of operation of the United Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon is in the process of being compiled and will be completed soon. As the hour was late, the balance of business was tabled for the next meeting. Meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Rose Lawson, Secretary =-- ~-=- -~- --- - -- �:i:ot C n ' �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES, December 1, 1952. A regular meeting of the Officers and Trustees of the United Jewish Charities was held in the Temple Library, on Monday evening, December 1st, 1952 at S:00 P.M. The roll call was responded to as follows: Officers TRUSTEES Sam Lipman Sam Klayf Josiah Wiener Dr. M. Teles Eli Smith Harold Rosen Herman Grossman It was moved and seconded that the following allocations be granted: Paul M. Wiener••••o••o••Chairman Leo Rosen••••••o••••••••Treasurer Rose Lawson •••••••••• • •• Secretary Jewish Telegraphic' Agency •••••••••••••• 25.00 Hias••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••l00.00 Leo Levi Memorial Hospital •••••••••••• 50.00 Brandeis College •••• 0••••0••••••••••••200.00 National Jewish Hospital, Denver •••••• 50.00 Jewish Consumptive Hospital, Denver ••• 50.00 National Jewish Home for Children, Denver 50.00 Bellefaire••••o••••••••••••••o••••••••l00.00 American Jewish Congress••·••••••••••• 50.00 Anti-Defamation Leagueoo•o•••o••••••••500.00 Jewish Theological Seminary•••••••o•••200.00 Histadruth Ivrith••••••••••••••o•••o••lOO cOO It was moved and seconded that the Brandeis Youth Foundation check for $100.00 be cancelled and an allocation be given to Brandeis College instead. Discussion was held on the u.J.c. banquet to be held soon, and it was announced that Dr. Zev Cohen will be the special advance speaker at the Temple on December 21st. As this concluded the business on the agenda, meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Rose Lawson, Secretary �-7l .C3. ( -- rso- I . �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES, BOARD MEETING, FEBRUARY 9 1 1953. A regular meeting of the United Jewish Charities of greater Muskegon was held February 9th in the classroom of the Temple. The following responded to roll call: Trustees Officers Herman Grossman •••••• Chairman Harold Rosen •••••• Vice-Chairman Sam Lipman •••••••• Vice-Chairman Leo Rosen••••o••••Treasurer Rose Lawson •••••• ~Secretary Harry H. Berman Harold Silverman Max Lebow Seymour Rosenberg Milton Steindler Dr. Ralph August Dr. Morris Teles Joseph Strifling Eli Smith Mrs. Joseph Strif ling Rabbi Ruderman The financial report was given by Leo Rosen, discussed and approved. It was moved by Sam Lipman and seconded by Dr. August to send $7500000 to . at this time. Motion was carriedo ~ Max-:q · introduced the matter of a contribution to the Netherlands Flood Relief and it was moved by Leo Rosen and seconded by Harold Rosen to allocate $300.00 to the Fund to be augmented with a Temple contribution, with the names of both Temple B'nai Israel and United Jewish Charities as contributors, if the Temple is in agreement with this, otherwise to be sent in the name of United Jewish Charities. Motion was carried. Harold Rosen wished to go oo record as being opposed to the amount specified, he didn't think it was enough. The Board authorized the payment of four bills presented by Leo Rosen, treasurer, (see treasurer's report). The Board also authorized that an audit be made of the eharities books. This concluding the business on the agenda, meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, ROSE LAWSON, Secretary o- �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON BOARD OF TRUSTEES --1953--OFFICERS HER1'1AN GROSSMAN ••••••• o.CH!IID-IA'.N HAROLD ROSEN •••••••• o•• oVICE-CHAIRMAN SAMUEL LIPMAN •••••• oo••oVICE-CHAIRMAN LEOS. ROSEN •••••••••••• TREASURER ROSE LAWSON ••••••••••••• SECRETARY ~ \ MRS. JOS. STRIFLING •••••••• MILK FUND CHAIRMAN MRS. FRED RODOFF ............ (COLLECTIONS UP TO $500.00)HADASSAH MR. DOUGJ:nl.0 ROOrlM •••••••• •• B'NAI BRITH REPRESENTATIVE MR. SETh10UR ROSENBERG ••• o•• LEGAL ADVISOR MR. PAUL M. WIENER ••••••••• HONORARY CHAIR.MAN TRUSTEES (ELECTED) SAM KLAYF J. K. KAUFMAN LOUIS GROSSMAN ELI SMITH ABE ASHENDORF DR. AUGUST LOUIS M. BERMAN JOS. STRIFLING FRED RODOFF DR. TELES BERNARD FISHER M.A.X LEBOW HARRY H. BERMAN JOSIAH WIENER MILTON STEINDLER ErnA1ARD KRAUSE �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON BOARD MEETING, MARCH 11, 1953 1 A regular meeting of the United Jewish Charities of Greater Musk. was held on March 11, 1953 in the Temple. The roll call was responded to as follows: Officers Trustees Herman Grossman •••••••• Chairman Milton Steindler Sam Lipman ••••••••• Vice Chairman Harry H. Berman Rose Lawson, ••••••• aecretary Fred Rodoff Mrs. Joseph Strifling •• Mil£ Fund Chairman Harold Silverman Paul Wiener •••••••• Honorary Chairman Dr. Morris Teles Joseph Strifling Louis Grossman Guest Rabbi Ruderman Mr. Rappaport The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. As the treasurer Mr. Leo Rosen was not present, there was no treasurer's report. The matter of giving Hadassah $1000.00 now and $1000.00 later on their yearly allocation was introduced and it was recommended that the Board meet with the Hadassah Board for discussion on this. The Board also recommended that Hadassah be apprised in writing that before a commitment is made on this for the next year, the U.J.C. Board wm}lld like to go over the figures with Hadassah. It was moved by Paul Wiener and seconded by Dr. Teles that U.J.C. give Hadassah $2000.00 allocation for · the year 1953~ A vote was taken and 6 voted in the affirmative and three in the negative. The rest declined to vote. Motion carried. It was moved by Louis Grossman and seconded by Milton Steindler that in view of the fact that the Temple raised more than the amount mentioned in the motion in the minutes of the last meeting, regarding the Netherlands Flood Relief, that that motion be rescinded. Motion carried. Mr. Herman Grossman announced that Mr. Max Lerner would speak at a U.J.C. Conference at the Palmer House in Chicago, Sunday March 15th and invited the Board members to attend if possible. As this concluded the business on the agenda, meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Rose Lawson, Secretary. �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES BOARD MEETING--MAY 21, 1953. A regular Board Meeting of the United Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon was held on May 21, 1953 at 8:30 P.M. in the Recreation Room of the Templeo The following officers and trustees responded to roll call: Officers Trustees Dr. Morris Teles Louis Grossman Samuel Klayf Mrs. Fred Rodoff Rabbi Ruderman The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. As lv1r. Leo Rosen, treasurer was not present there was no treasurer's report. Mr. Herman Grossman gave a brief resume of the United Jewish Charities conference held in Chicago which he attended, and remarked that in comparison to other communities of our size, the check for $7500 which we sent did not make a very good showing. Mr. Grossman made a plea for more co-operation, pledges and collections. He appointed the following trustees as a committee to contact some of the larger pledgees who have not pledged as yet for 1953; Herman Grossman ••••••• Chairman Sam Lipman •••••• Vice--Chairman Rose Lawson•••••••ooo•Secretary Herman Grossman, Chairman Sam Lipman Paul Wiener Sam Klayf Leo Rosen It was agreed by the Board present that Mr. Grossman had the authority to send $5000.00 to National and $1000.00 to Hadassah, as was voted on at the last meeting (this amount being on hand at the present time in the bank balance). The matter of an appeal from The Union of Americ~n Hebrew Congregations for $1000.00 before June 30th was introduced by Rabbi Rudermano As a quorum was not present, no action could be taken on this. A meeting for determining allocations will be held in the near future. This concluded the business on the agenda and the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, ROSE LAWSON, Secretary �United Jewish Charities Board Meeting July 27, 1953. A regular meeting of the Officers and Trustees of the United J~wish Charities of greater Muskegon was held on July 27, 1953, in the vestry of the Temple. The roll call was as follows: Herman Grossman, Chairman Rose Lawson, Secretary Trustees Louis Grossman Ber:han Sachs Leo Rosen Dr. Morris -Teles Eli Smith As there was not a. quarum present, business of the meeting could not be passed on. Mr. Herman Grossman submitted a statement from Dana Printing for the printing of the Charities 'ten year report, showing a balance of 185.11. A chedk will be sent them upon approval of a regular Board. Mro Grossman also announced that a Hadassah representative from the Muskegon Chapter should attend the next regular meeting for discussion about their allocation for $2000.00. The following were appointed by Mr. Grossman as allocations committee to be held in October: Paul M. Wiener Sam Lipman Leo Rosen Sam Klayf Dr. Morris Teles Harold Rosen Mrs. Jos. Strifling. Letters were read from Mr. Joseph Holtzman of Detroit and Mr. Jacob Schwartz asking for immediate funds for Nationai, amd it was agreed that as soon as $5000.00 was collected, it will be sent to National. This concluding the business on the agenda, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, ROSE LAWSON, Secretary �UNITED t.TEWISH CHARITIES, SEPTEMBER · 16, 1953 .. A regular meeting of the Officers and Trustees of the United Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon was held in the Temple on September 16, 1953. The roll call was responded to as follows: Officers Herman Grossman •••• 00 .... Chairrnan Leo Rosen •• o•••••••••• .. Treasurer Rose Lawson .............Becretary Ruth Krause for Mildred Rodoff Rabbi Ruderman Trustees Josiah iATiener Louis Grossman Burton Sachs Edward Krause Harry H. Berman Dr. Morris Teles Paul M. v·1iener Samuel Klayf The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. A atatement from Dana Printing eo for $185 .11 the balance owing on the printing of the 10 year bulletin, was presented, discussed, and a motion was made by Paul 11iener and seconded by Harry H. Berman 6hat this statement be paido Motion carried. The treasurer's report was read discussed and approved. Mr. Herman Grossman introduced Mrs. Krause, president of Hadassah, who was representing Mrs. Rodoff, chairman of U.J.C. collections of $500 .00 and less. The problem of their yearly allocation of ~2000 .0 was discussed, and a motion was made by Paul Wiener and 2nd by Edward Krause that $500 .00 for 1953 be given them immediately, leaving a balance of $500 .00. Motion was carriedo A motion was also made by Paul 7iener and 2nd by Edward Krause that $120000 be put into the transient fund at this timeo Motion was carriedo The Board recommended that Hadassah tentatively be given 3-1/2% of collections for 1954 as their allocation·o This was to be further discussed at a later timeo Rabbi Ruderman presented the matter of an allocation for combined Hebrew Union and J.I.R. This was to be tabled for the regular allocation meetingo Rabbi next presented the matter of a loan of ~~50 .00 to Mr. Ruby Brulback, nevrly arrived refugees to Muskegono It was moved by Leo Rosen and 2nd by Dr. Teles to give this loan. Motion was carried. Non-pledgees were discussed and their names were distributed to Board Members for contact and collection. The next meeting is to be an allocation meeting in October. As this concluded the business on the agenda, the meet int; vms adjourned. ~A Respectfully submitted,Rose I4wson, Secretary �United Jewisij Charities Board Meeting, October 20 1 1953. A regular meeting of the Officers and Trustees of the United Jewish Charities of greater Muskegoni was held in the vestry of the Temple On October 20, 1953. The rol call was as follows: Officers Herman Grossman ••••••• Chairman Leo Rosen•••o••••• V•• ireasurer Rose Lawson ••••••••••• secretary Guests Trustees Sam Klayf Edward Krause Dr. Morris Teles Harry H. BerIIJRn Louis Grossman Milton Steindler Dr. Arthur Greenberg Mr. Lander ) ••••• Israeli Bond Representatives Mr. Mendelson) Rabbi Abraham Ruderman Mrs. Edward Krause The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The treasurer's report by Mr. Leo Rosen reported an outstanding valance of 19,000 which is 60% of the original pledges. There is a balance in the bank as of today of $2100.00. Mrs Edward Krause, representative from Hadassah presented the matter of working arrangements between U.J.C. and Hadassah for the U.J.C. dinner etc. A motion was made by Louis Grossman and seconded by Milton Steindler that the drive evening consist of a program and reception, the cost of which is not to exceed $200.00. Motion carried. A motion was made by Milton Steindler and seconded by Leo Rosen that 5% of total collections for 1953 be given to Hadassah as their allocation for services rendered. Motion carried. 0 Mr. Mendelson of Detroit, Israeli Bond representative gave a brief talk on the Bond situation and asked for co-operation in lifting Muskegon's below the line quota. A motion was made by Louis Grossman and seconded by Edward Krause that the ~.J.C. of Muskegon endorse "The Israeli Bond Drive-A NIGHT IN ISRAEL, for November 11th in the Temple. Motion carried. As this concluded the business on the agenda, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, ROSE LAWSON, Secretary. �/I I I I I - -· Mr. Leo Rosen, %American Grease Stick Corp., Hoyt st, Muskegon, Hts, Mich. Dear Mr. Rosen, At two eetings held on October 20th and October 27th , the following allocations were approved for payment for 1953. c: American Association for Jewish Education •••••••••••• American Fund For Israel Institutions••••••••••••••• Weizman Institute •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 25.00 100.00 300.0() Hebrew UniversitY•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 300.00 Haifa Technological College •••••••••••••••••••••••••• 150.00 Federated Council of Israel Institutions ••••••••••••• 100.00 Union of American Hebrew Congregations ••••••••••••••• 700.00 B'nai Brith National Youth Service ••••••••••••••••••• 150.00 Brandeis UniversitY•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 200.00 Dropsie Colleg •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 100.00 Jewish W lfare Boa.rd••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 125.00 B ellefaire •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 200.00 Jewish Telegraphic Agency•••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 50.00 Rias••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 25.00 Joint Defense Appeal••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 100.00 Jewish Theological Seminary.Qt ••• Y•••••••••••••••••• 100.00 Hebrew Theological College •••••••••••••••••••••••••• o 100.00 Leo Levi Hospital•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 50.00 Jewish Consumptive Relief Hospital••••••••••••••••••• 50.00 National Jewish Children's Home•••••••••••••••••••••• 50.00 Histadruth Ivrith•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 25.00 ·' Bitzaron••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 25.00 t '. /2. Mr. Herman Grossman has requested that I send you a copy of these allocations for payment. After thes checks have been '\ made out, I will be glad to send them out for you with accompanying letter, if you wish. $ l \ 1 Sincerely, RL/ Secreta ry �/I ~ I I / ,1 ',/✓ f / ~ . A~s < /r';;E,,~,1;,,; GRt~;; ' M A N U F A C T ~ U ,. R c ""' R ,i S F_ ' J,. S P E C STICK COMPANY I A L I Z E D L U B R I C A N T S t 1l DOOR-E)JS-l 1uuu 111 DRI PLf SS uuuuuav G LYDE mumuuuLOCK• EASE STAINLESSSTICK ,!J,I BRICANT OIL RUBBER LUBRICANT GRAPHITED LOCK FLUID MUSKEGON.MICHIGAN December 28, 1953 United Jevish Charities of Greater Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan. Attention: Mr. Leo s. Rosen, Treasurer, Gentlemen: Enclosed find check for t1,ooo.oo to cover my commitment for 1954. As per my verbal statement made during the solicitation of the funds on the evening or December 13, 1953, this donation is to be used as follows: $850.00 to the Uni.tad Jewish Charities general fund for regular ~ocation, as determined by Allocations Committee. $150.00 to be placed in a reserve fund for tm use of a Hebrew or cultural school, in conjunction with the Temple activities, when same is made available. It is expressly understood that this $150.00 is to be uead for no other purpose, and must be placed in said fund in the Temple treasury, with tm offioars as responsible custodians. Very truly yours, HR:LE Enc. Harold Ro sen. �Ii • J- - - -':-7 - v- · I/ V UNITED JF,1,vISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON BOARD OF TRUSTEES --1954-OFFICERS ABIE ASHENDORF ••••••••••• CHAIRMAN Sffl'U. STRIFLING ••••••••••• VICE-CHAIRMAN TED NEU MER ••••••••••••••VICE-CHAIRMAN LEOS. ROSEN ••••••••••••• TREASURER ROSE LAWSON •••••••••••••• SECRETARY MRS. FRED RODOFF .......... (COLLECTIONS UP TO $'5 00.,00)H~ASSAH c_p ~ /) ~•••••••••••••B'NAI BRITH REPRESENTATIVE ~ SEYMOUR ROSENBERG ......... LEGAL ADVISOR PAUL M. WIENER ............HONORARY CHAIRMAN ..........•••.• . t' ' . TRUSTEES (ELECTED) HAROLD ROSEN SAMUEL KLAYF LOUIS GROSS:t-,lAN SAM LIPMAN HERMAN GROSSMAN LOUIS M. BERMAN DR. MORRIS TELES MAX LEBOW JOSIAH WIENER J. KELLY KAUFMAN EU SMITH FRED RODOFF (APPOINTED) BERNARD FISHER HARRY H. BERMAN FRED STEIN DR. ARTHUR GREENBERG HENRY DARMSTADTER . . . . -- - - - - - - - - ,e. - - - ...... - - - .. - - - - ...,.. ...... ~ ... •· ..... �UNITED JE\iISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGOla BOARD MEETING---JANUARY 28, 1954. regular meeting of the Officers and Trustees of the United Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon was held in the Temple vestry on January 28, 1954. A The following responded to roll-call: Officers TRUSTEES Abe Ashendorf•••••••o•••••Chairman Eli Smith Mrs. Jos. Strifling •••• lst Vice" Louis Berman Ted Neumer.•o••••••••••2nd " ~ Henry Darmstadter Secretary••••••••••••••••~Rose Lawson Samuel Klayf Leo Roseno••••••••••o•••o,•Treasurer Harry H. Berman Dr. Morris Teles Dr. Arthur Greenberg Fred Stein SamuE=-1 Lipman Mr. Ashendorf broueht up the matter of non-pledgees and cards were distributed to present Board members for contact and collectj_on. The treasurer's report by Le Bosen showed a balance on hand of approximately $9500.00. A motion was rnafe by Leo Rosen and seconded by Sam Lj_pman to send U.J.A. $7500000 of this amount immediately. Motion carried. A motion was made by Fred Stein and seconded by Henry Darmstadter that the trea~urer's report be accepted and put on file. (see attached) A letter was read from Harold Rosen in .,,hich he states that he wishes ~150000 of his $1000000 pledge to be put in a separate Hebrew School fund. Mr. Ashendorf will talk further about this to Mr. Rosen and bring hack a more specific report at the next meeting. As this concluded the business on the agenda, meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Rose Lawson, Secretary �Cash. in Bank October 31i 1953 R.eee:ipts: 1953-51-i- Pledges ~ B,45lo00 Previous pledges raco 1~650a00 Undeposit,ed cheelta 10/31/53.2,,~~2}.Q.P00 Total Cash reeeiv«d and i D:i.sbursementa: Campaign Expenses Seerei~arlal Service Office Ea"J')enae n1 :;eon a:ndit Special Relie:.... United. Jew.ri.sh ft ppeal na.1.k � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Temple B'nai Israel Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Temple B'nai Israel (Muskegon, Mich.) Description An account of the resource Collection of photographs, scrapbooks, programs, minutes, and other records of the Temple B'nai Israel in Muskegon, Michigan. The collection was created as part of the L'dor V'dor project directed by Dr. Marilyn Preston, and was supported by grants from the Kutsche Office of Local History and Michigan Humanities Council. Original materials were digitized by the University Libraries and returned to the synagogue. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digital objects were contributed by Temple B'nai Israel as part of the L'dor V'dor project. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Jews--United States Muskegon (Mich.) Scrapbooks Synagogues Women--Societies and clubs Minutes (Records) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Allendale, Michigan Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Preston, Marilyn Grand Valley State University. Special Collections and University Archives Relation A related resource L'dor V'dor (project) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context DC-08 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Image Text Type The nature or genre of the resource image/jpeg application/pdf Language A language of the resource eng Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Circa 1920s-2018 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context DC-08_BI-UJCGM-Minutes_1948-1953 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1948/1953 Title A name given to the resource Minutes, 1948-1953 Description An account of the resource Minutes of the United Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon Board of Trustees, 1948-1953. Subject The topic of the resource Jews--United States Muskegon (Mich.) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digital file contributed by the B'nai Israel Temple as part of the L'dor V'dor project. Relation A related resource L'dor V'dor (project) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/">In Copyright</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/993dca8f7d25cc8899c3b2857cc40eb2.jpg 84f1bd6a9a5807943600b26869c3339b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource GVSU Theatre Photos Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Theatre Department Description An account of the resource Photographs of Grand Valley theater productions from the 1980s to the 2010s. Photos include shots of performances, backstage, casts and crewmembers. Included in the collection are Shakespeare Festival productions and small acts such as Bard to Go and the Greenshow. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright Grand Valley State University Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context GV058-01 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1982-2017 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Theatre Department photographs (GV058-01) Subject The topic of the resource Theater Performances Plays Musicals College Students Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. Special Collections and University Archives. Allendale, MI 49401 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Language A language of the resource eng Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context GV058-01_Mirandolina_002 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Theatre Department Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource unknown Title A name given to the resource Mirandolina (theater production) Description An account of the resource Color photograph of Grand Valley's production of "Mirandolina". Date unknown. Three people are posing and wearing eighteenth century European costumes. The women have large white wigs with feathers in them. The man between them has a mustache, brown curly hair and a beauty mark on his chin. Subject The topic of the resource Theater College students Plays Performances Acting Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/754">Theatre Department photographs (GV058-01)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/">In Copyright</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/3a80df710c37394779d3aa219acc28f5.jpg e1b4f3c3d761280947f1930c0e60ae0f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource GVSU Theatre Photos Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Theatre Department Description An account of the resource Photographs of Grand Valley theater productions from the 1980s to the 2010s. Photos include shots of performances, backstage, casts and crewmembers. Included in the collection are Shakespeare Festival productions and small acts such as Bard to Go and the Greenshow. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright Grand Valley State University Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context GV058-01 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1982-2017 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Theatre Department photographs (GV058-01) Subject The topic of the resource Theater Performances Plays Musicals College Students Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. Special Collections and University Archives. Allendale, MI 49401 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Language A language of the resource eng Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context GV058-01_Mirandolina_005 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Theatre Department Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource unknown Title A name given to the resource Mirandolina (theater production) Description An account of the resource Color photograph of Grand Valley's production of "Mirandolina". Date unknown. This image depicts a man dressed in an eighteenth century European judges costume. He has a large powdered wig on, bright pink cheeks and purple and blue robes. Subject The topic of the resource Theater College students Plays Performances Acting Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/754">Theatre Department photographs (GV058-01)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/">In Copyright</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/6d0169b9a810bac05a81f10ed0d8adc7.jpg 6fbcee0ecadb3c4bf69fc650c10424c4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource GVSU Theatre Photos Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Theatre Department Description An account of the resource Photographs of Grand Valley theater productions from the 1980s to the 2010s. Photos include shots of performances, backstage, casts and crewmembers. Included in the collection are Shakespeare Festival productions and small acts such as Bard to Go and the Greenshow. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright Grand Valley State University Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context GV058-01 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1982-2017 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Theatre Department photographs (GV058-01) Subject The topic of the resource Theater Performances Plays Musicals College Students Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. Special Collections and University Archives. Allendale, MI 49401 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Language A language of the resource eng Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context GV058-01_Mirandolina_009 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Theatre Department Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource unknown Title A name given to the resource Mirandolina (theater production) Description An account of the resource Color photograph of Grand Valley's production of "Mirandolina". Date unknown. The image depicts two people doing a side embrace and gazing into each other's eyes. The person to the left is dressed in a light purple eighteenth century European costume. They have bright pink cheeks and lips. The person to the right is wearing tight purple pants and a cream colored tunic. Subject The topic of the resource Theater College students Plays Performances Acting Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/754">Theatre Department photographs (GV058-01)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/">In Copyright</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/bd002d791a2f21912fb27b86279ef747.jpg 3b62392ddb91bff0a1946ea4e4ae8a35 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource GVSU Theatre Photos Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Theatre Department Description An account of the resource Photographs of Grand Valley theater productions from the 1980s to the 2010s. Photos include shots of performances, backstage, casts and crewmembers. Included in the collection are Shakespeare Festival productions and small acts such as Bard to Go and the Greenshow. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright Grand Valley State University Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context GV058-01 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1982-2017 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Theatre Department photographs (GV058-01) Subject The topic of the resource Theater Performances Plays Musicals College Students Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. Special Collections and University Archives. Allendale, MI 49401 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Language A language of the resource eng Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context GV058-01_Mirandolina_010 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Theatre Department Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource unknown Title A name given to the resource Mirandolina (theater production) Description An account of the resource Color photograph of Grand Valley's production of "Mirandolina". Date unknown. This image shows four people in eighteenth century costumes sitting or standing at various points in a bedroom. In the middle of the stage is a bed, there are chair to the left and right and the walls are burnt orange. Both women are sitting at opposite sides of the room in chairs. There is a man at the front of the stage talking with his arms out as if addressing someone. Subject The topic of the resource Theater College students Plays Performances Acting Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/754">Theatre Department photographs (GV058-01)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/">In Copyright</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/801e80939b660af1a80f5b07d9cca24f.jpg 895d11f5c1d0eabf018c4e45a1e9abb0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource GVSU Theatre Photos Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Theatre Department Description An account of the resource Photographs of Grand Valley theater productions from the 1980s to the 2010s. Photos include shots of performances, backstage, casts and crewmembers. Included in the collection are Shakespeare Festival productions and small acts such as Bard to Go and the Greenshow. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright Grand Valley State University Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context GV058-01 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1982-2017 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Theatre Department photographs (GV058-01) Subject The topic of the resource Theater Performances Plays Musicals College Students Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. Special Collections and University Archives. Allendale, MI 49401 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Language A language of the resource eng Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context GV058-01_Mirandolina_018 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Theatre Department Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource unknown Title A name given to the resource Mirandolina (theater production) Description An account of the resource Color photograph of Grand Valley's production of "Mirandolina". Date unknown. In this image the background is clothes lines with sheets clipped to them at different levels. Two men in eighteenth century costumes are speaking to each other. The man to the right is a judge and he is looking at the other man with his hands clenched. The other man is sitting on an ironing board and is addressing the judge with his finger in the air. Subject The topic of the resource Theater College students Plays Performances Acting Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/754">Theatre Department photographs (GV058-01)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/">In Copyright</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/f2555425b836b4ec5b8d7b87ac63393c.jpg 8ae868ee4661dc2006b888d5fa7ad89a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource GVSU Theatre Photos Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Theatre Department Description An account of the resource Photographs of Grand Valley theater productions from the 1980s to the 2010s. Photos include shots of performances, backstage, casts and crewmembers. Included in the collection are Shakespeare Festival productions and small acts such as Bard to Go and the Greenshow. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright Grand Valley State University Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context GV058-01 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1982-2017 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Theatre Department photographs (GV058-01) Subject The topic of the resource Theater Performances Plays Musicals College Students Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. Special Collections and University Archives. Allendale, MI 49401 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Language A language of the resource eng Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context GV058-01_Mirandolina_020 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Theatre Department Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource unknown Title A name given to the resource Mirandolina (theater production) Description An account of the resource Color photograph of Grand Valley's production of "Mirandolina". Date unknown. This image depicts a group of people, all in eighteenth century European costumes. The background is orange and blue tiles. Three people are sitting on a stone bench in the middle of the stage. A group of women to the far right of the photo have fans and are looking at the three other people. The shadows of the audience is visible at the bottom of the photo. Subject The topic of the resource Theater College students Plays Performances Acting Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/754">Theatre Department photographs (GV058-01)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/">In Copyright</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/191f08d2cd2b00c819e464333dc4e807.jpg 9847b394a9c54951f3a9bea2a185e7e9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource GVSU Theatre Photos Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Theatre Department Description An account of the resource Photographs of Grand Valley theater productions from the 1980s to the 2010s. Photos include shots of performances, backstage, casts and crewmembers. Included in the collection are Shakespeare Festival productions and small acts such as Bard to Go and the Greenshow. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright Grand Valley State University Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context GV058-01 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1982-2017 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Theatre Department photographs (GV058-01) Subject The topic of the resource Theater Performances Plays Musicals College Students Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. Special Collections and University Archives. Allendale, MI 49401 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Language A language of the resource eng Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context GV058-01_Mirandolina_036 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Theatre Department Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource unknown Title A name given to the resource Mirandolina (theater production) Description An account of the resource Color photograph of Grand Valley's production of "Mirandolina". Date unknown. Four people are gathered together on stage in eighteenth century European costumes. The man to the right is clutching his hands together and looking solemn. The women next to him in yellow has her hands on her hips. The two men to the left are facing towards the woman and the judge is speaking. Subject The topic of the resource Theater College students Plays Performances Acting Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/754">Theatre Department photographs (GV058-01)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/">In Copyright</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/199ba56ee5e4ca1de1368de920b715f1.jpg 224d6df4685d39e8377011f1c93b595a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource GVSU Theatre Photos Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Theatre Department Description An account of the resource Photographs of Grand Valley theater productions from the 1980s to the 2010s. Photos include shots of performances, backstage, casts and crewmembers. Included in the collection are Shakespeare Festival productions and small acts such as Bard to Go and the Greenshow. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright Grand Valley State University Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context GV058-01 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1982-2017 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Theatre Department photographs (GV058-01) Subject The topic of the resource Theater Performances Plays Musicals College Students Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. Special Collections and University Archives. Allendale, MI 49401 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Language A language of the resource eng Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context GV058-01_Mirandolina_040 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Theatre Department Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource unknown Title A name given to the resource Mirandolina (theater production) Description An account of the resource Color photograph of Grand Valley's production of "Mirandolina". Date unknown. The image is slightly blurry, and the cast is lined up on stage. They are holding hands with their arms in the air about to bow. The shadows of the audience are visible at the bottom of the photo. 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Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/738c229cd7fe58605a44c020a60a18b7.pdf 94b51d5bdaa6bce0360e7a27754c9c44 PDF Text Text Speaking Out Western Michigan’s Civil Rights Histories Grand Valley State University Special Collections Interviewee: Mirta McGee Interviewers: Christina McGee Supervising Faculty: Melanie Shell-Weiss Location: Grand Valley State University Special Collections Date: 10/22/2011 Biography and Description Mirta McGee was born in Cuba and raised in the United States. She is currently an elementary school Spanish teacher. She discusses balancing Cuban culture with American culture, discrimination based on language barriers, and the differences between when she was growing up and her students now. Transcript CHRISTINA: Could you please introduce yourself and tell me a little about yourself? MIRTA: My name is Mirta Maria McGee. I was born on February 9th, 1960 in Cienfuegos, Cuba. My parents were Eduardo and Mirta Irueta and I have one sister, Concepcion Irueta and goes by the name of Connie. I am married and have three children. My oldest is Christina at nineteen years old, Nicholas at seventeen years old, and Caitlin who is fourteen years old. CHRISTINA: And where did you do all your schooling? MIRTA: I graduated from the University of Michigan with a BA in education and then I went back to get my Masters in Education at U of M. I also vent to the University of New Rochelle in New York to get my Montessori training for six to nine year olds, and that’s kind of like first, second and third grade, you teach all three grades in the same classroom. And currently I’m getting my Spanish endorsement from Wayne State for grades 12 through... I mean I’m sorry kindergarten through 8th grade CHRISTINA: And what are you doing now? MIRTA: Right now i’m teaching Spanish to grades third, fourth and fifth. CHRISTINA: Explain coming from Cuba to America. Or if you don’t really remember that how was it from living in Florida to Detroit, how was the transitions? MIRTA: Well I left Cuba when I was 2, and we lived in Florida for about nine months so I turned three in Miami and then we moved to Detroit. So I don’t really remember anything from Miami or Cuba because I was too young. But 1 do remember the different houses we lived in when we moved to Detroit. We lived in one neighborhood that was near All Saints. My sister who is seven years older than me went to Page 1 �AU Saints. And then we moved to another neighborhood where we were closer to Saint Gabes and that’s where I went to school. All my schooling from first through to high school was catholic schools, they were private. So one school was first through eighth and then 1 went to Holy Redeemer for ninth, tenth, eleventh and twelfth grade. CHRISTINA: And how were the Catholic schools, how was that compared to what you see now in the public schools? MIRTA: Well it was more disciplined, they were stricter. We... I loved the uniform. I wish more schools had uniform. But it was more restrictive, you had certain things you had to do or you couldn’t do. We had religion every day. There was more of a sense I think sometimes of family than there is now. There were the priests involved in your training. All the Nuns that we had, because being a parochial school a lot of nuns did the teaching, now a day you hardly see nuns. There are so few of them around. My neighborhood was very diverse so we had lots of nationalities living together, learning about each other’s nationalities. CHRISTINA: Were they mostly catholic or was it all different types of religions? MIRTA: No all different types of religions. A lot of the kids I hung out with where Catholic only because we all went to the same school so you usually stick to the friends you go to school with but when we were in middle school and high school and a lot of us worked in the neighborhood tasty freeze. And there, there were all kinds of people. Kids who went to the public school, as well as kids who went to the parochial schools so there were a lot of different religions we were hanging out with at the time. CHRISTINA: So I know you described what it was like growing up but do you have any distinct memories? How was it growing up in the sense that you weren’t necessarily born in this country? And of course people would hear about that and... MIRTA: Well. . we... My parents still followed all the Cuban traditions but then we tried to follow along some of the newer American traditions. We as Cubans don’t celebrate Christmas Day we celebrate Christmas Eve. We still stuck to the Christmas Eve going to church on Christmas Eve and celebrating it after that. Then St. Valentine’s day that wasn’t really a big holiday for us. Halloween wasn’t a really big holiday but because all my friends were doing the Halloween and the trick or treating but so it was a meshing of cultures. Of our culture that we didn’t want to lose sight of and the new host culture of the country we were now living in. CHRISTINA: So did your parents feel that because you were in a new country but obviously you guys stuck to what your customs were but did they change it more because of you or just to fit in? MIRTA: I think it was a little bit of both, to fit in and to make me feel like I was a part of it. And more comfortable if all my friends were doing something and I won’t have been doing it then maybe I would’ve been more left out. More than anything it was more in stuff like holidays or stuff like that. There were still stuff that they... I wasn’t allowed to say like sleepover at friend’s house because my parents didn’t know; they basically didn’t know other parents. And since they didn’t know them, they didn’t feel comfortable with me spending the night over there. I mean I could still go over to friend’s Page 2 �houses, they could come to my house but we didn’t do that whole sleeping over routine and things like that. CHRISTINA: I see, and can you ever remember when you were in school or a time when you had difficulty or you were made fun of or you personally or your sister personally discriminated against? How did you respond to that? MIRTA: Well there were kids that would tease you and call you... . all they knew about Cuba was Castro so they would call you mini Castro or stuff like that. We would get the, since our culture we kinda as babies get our ear pierced. So we had our ear’s pierced and our earrings, and we would kinda get... it was kind of a new thing that Americans were not used to seeing. So we were made fun of for that saying we were barbarians because we had holes in our ears. And being a prochial school we always had a uniform but once a month we had a free day let’s say that you could wear whatever you wanted like a causal day. So naturally all the kids would wear jeans but Cubans don’t wear jeans because Cuba’s a hot tropical island and jeans would only make you hotter. So we wore cotton dresses, cotton skirts, linen, and things like that. So if we wore something like that for casual day then that was also another way for us to be standing out and being made fun of saying that we were freakish because we weren’t dressing like the norm. MIRTA: So how did that make you guys feel? Did it make you guys feel like you weren’t fitting in or was it just like kids will be kids. Or was it different because you were not... CHRISTINA: Well I guess it was a little bit of both. I’m sure there was sometimes when you thought about kids just being kids but other times it kind of upset us because... I guess we felt like we weren’t, our feelings weren’t being taken into consideration, because it was almost like as long as there was something different about you then its ok to make fun of. I guess we were used to other cultures, it wasn’t,.. I mean we didn’t feelthe same way. And our high school there was a huge melting pot of different nationalities. We had the Muslims, we had a big group of Hispanics because there were Mexicans and the Puerto Ricans so there was that big community. And Holy Redeemer is in a Hispanic neighborhood so there was that group and we had a huge group of Arabic people. So they were all doing their thing but I think that on the whole that everyone got along. Everyone kinda realized there were different religions and then at our high school we also had to take religion courses which were world religion that kind of gave you the, taught you all different kind of religions. We looked into the Muslims, the Jewish andwe had field trips where we visited the synagogue and different churches. So I think that also gave us an awareness of other people, their beliefs and their customs so I didn’t feel that, at least during my high school years that people kinda made fun of you. I think by the time we go there, there was so many different cultures all trying to get along that it was a lot easier. I think that in elementary school we kind of stuck out as being different. So it was a little more difficult plus we were new to this country so it was getting used to all that and being made fun of But as we got older and you’re kind of thrown in with a lot more different groups that then you kind of learn to get along better. CHRISTINA: So you feel like once you guys all grew up and you went to school generally with the same people? Page 3 �MIRTA: Yes for like 12 years. CHRISTINA: You all got to know each other and it was bad at first but then it slowly just everyone understood each other got along. And you were more open to cause usually the grades are smaller when you are in elementary and middle school and once you get into high school everything opens up and everything opens up and they realize that its different MIRTA: Yeah and I guess that would probably be, in my case that it probably helped a lot that Holy Redeen er is in or close to Mexican town. So there was a lot of Spanish speaking people, there were a lot of Spanish speaking shops around, bakeries so it kinda it made it easier I would say. Holy Redeemer had a Spanish mass; it had a huge group of Spanish speaking members so… CHRISTINA: It made it easier MIRTA: It made it a lot easier, but even so with any fights that ever broke out in our high school was never between different racial groups. it was always like you know just over silly dumb things but between friends and between groups but it was never raciall motivated. CHRISTINA: Ok, so was there ever like family, how did your parents respond? Because they had been living in Cuba obviously for a long period of time, so the transition would’ve been probably a culture shock, a lot different coming from Cuba to America. MIRTA: Yes I will have to say I always felt that I had to give my parents a lot of credit that leaving when they were... My dad was in his 40’s when he left Cuba to start in a new country, a new job, basically a new language because they took English in Cuba but as anything when you learn the language and then you are immersed in it, to speak it it’s a bit different. When they first came here they had to get used to the language because everybody, in any language they speak faster than when you learn it. When you learn a language everything is ‘how are you”, and no one speaks like that. So a lot of the slang and stuff they had, they didn’t know, and they had to pick up and so it was difficult for them. Beside that, also picking up and starting in a country whose culture is completely different, The climate is completely different. Michigan with its cold and its snow is a drastic change from Cuba which is tropical and warm all year round. And so that was a big transition for them. They left all their family, their friends and all heir possessions. All their keepsakes and pictures and photo albums, everything, to start all over and try to make a better live for themselves. So I think they would’ve had a harder time because my mom had been a teacher in Cuba but her degree was recognized to a point but she had to go back to school to get an endorsement so she could teach Spanish and she almost had to get another degree so she could be able to teach here. So that was also an adjustment, having to go back to school and start all over as well as learn every CHRISTINA: Everything that about America MIRTA: Right CHRISTINA: Where they discriminated against? Did they ever get the rude comments and the... Page 4 �MIRTA: I do remember every once and a while. I remember one day we had just come back from church and we were on our way back home and we stopped at one of those corner mom and pop type stores to get some milk and bread or something like that, to pick up something. We were leaving the store talking amongst ourselves in Spanish and a little old lady stopped us and started yelling at my dad, saying that now that we were in America we should speak English and not any other language. And I remember my dad getting mad and it was a little polish lady. I remember my dad telling her “I’m sure when you go home you speak in polish and nobody is telling you what to do.” My dad felt strongly that just because we were here didn’t mean that we didn’t have to our culture and our language. And the only way we would kept that is if we kept speaking it, and he didn’t want my sister and I to forget the language to forget our nationality and all our traditions. So we still spoke in Spanish, that’s not to say that we didn’t speak in English too but he didn’t want us to forget that. So we did that at home, and that’s how he would make sure I spoke in Spanish so I won’t lose it. So that kinda upset me because I guess, I would hear Arabic being spoken by this family, I would hear Italian by this one, Polish by this one. And to me that never really bothered me, I always thought that it was neat that other people and their language and their customs and their traditions. So I guess I never really understood why somebody would be offended by that but I guess it’s their own I think that when people hear you speak in another language it’s that narcissistic tendency to think that they think you are talking about them. The whole world revolves around them, no we are not always talking about you. It isn’t about them. We are talking about whatever we want to talk about but since they don’t know what you’re saying they assume that you are saying something about them. CHRISTINA: So they didn’t have as much as a problem you would say because you were immersed in the schooling and you were... MIRTA: We still had, I do recall my mom maybe because she spoke more English because she was teaching and she still had an accent, but my dad’s accent was stronger than my moms, and basically it’s because if he didn’t always have to speak it he spoke more of the Spanish. My, not that he didn’t understand you, he understood the English and he spoke it but he didn’t speak it as often as my mom. So I remember going into Sears, and we were buying some kind of appliance, I don’t remember what, but I remember my dad going in there and right off the bat saying excuse me, something about a strong accent or his English was not as good. 1 remember the salesman gushing all over ahhh no you speak perfect English. Which you kinda knew it was a big lie because it wasn’t perfect English you know it wasn’t bad English but it wasn’t perfect English. So he was just buttering him up so he could get his commission and his sale, And he would just go on and ooze about how wonderful my dad’s English was and blah b!ah blah. And then I remember we purchased something and it was a big ticket item and we brought it home. Something happened and it wasn’t working and we had to have a repair or something. I remember going back with my dad and the salesman going “what? I don’t understand you. What do you want? I don’t understand a thing you are saying.” I remember my dad looking at him saying “funny when I came in here to purchase it my English couldn’t have been better but now that there is a problem with something you claim to not understand me.” So I did notice the instances like that, where there would be, their nationality or their English would come into play and then they were treated differently. Also because my dad had the thicker accent people would always assume, because you had the have an accent for some reason you are lacking in intelligence. Or that you’re deaf, so they scream Page 5 �when they talk to you. I’m not deaf I have an accent. I always look at it as no I would think that if you know two or three languages you are a heck of a lot more intelligent than one who only speaks one. So instead of talking down you should try to listen to what they are saying and not treat them like they are ignorant. That I always found to be pretty annoying hut then I think I when I.,. The first job I ever had was working at the Tasty Freeze and the couple who ran it were German. So I was always exposed to them talking to each other in German and I got used to listening to accents. Like my parents had their accent, they had their accent, my best friend was Maltese and I always went over there and I would always like to listen to her mom and dad talking Maltese and so there was all different languages that I was exposed too growing up. CHRISTINA: I see. Now you live in a predominantly white community, would you say that it’s been different than where you grew up, where you were surrounded by so many Hispanics? I mean now you are older and it’s different and times have changed do you think there is a difference? MIRTA: Yes I would, because I think this community (as wonderful as I like where I live) I see where, umm, people are not used to anyone who is different than them. I see how they look kind of differently on the Asians, Indians, Hispanic, and I don’t think they quite know how to deal with them because they haven’t had to. This is a really small community with one high school, two elementary schools, and one middle school, and they really haven’t had to deal with a lot of diversity and I don’t think they know how to deal with it. You hear the adults, you hear the kids becauseobviously they’ve been exposed to it with there parents how they don’t go into the city, because of the crime, they’re afraid to go into the museum, and its really kind of sad because they separate themselves like that. It’s like they’re only comfortablebeing with there “own kind” and frankly I kind of think my childhood was better being exposed to all kinds of people, because there you learn from each other, you learn from their traditions and culture. You learn how to get along as opposed to being strictly with all, lets say white Anglo Saxons and then its like there not used to dealing with anybody else, and if anyone’s just a little bit different they don’t know what to make of it CHRISTINA: Right and I know going to school in the community, if there was one black kid everyone knew who he was and everyone know everything about him just because he was the only one. I mean I never really experienced anyone being discriminated against or racially profiled. You have your Middle Eastern kids that would make jokes about themselves. They would call themselves “the brown kids.” They would joke and talk about themselves. You being a teacher have you seen any bullying or comments being made or anything in the younger grades? MIRTA: No. I would have to think about that but I haven’t really umm what I do whenteach, I mean I, I not only teach them the language, I try to teach them about the culture, because unfortunately when they hear, ok where going to learn Spanish and we talk about Spanish, they unfortunately think the only other country that speaks Spanish is Mexico and they don’t have a clue that there are tons, there is Puerto Rico, South America, Central America, there is the Caribbean, and so I try to open their eyes so they are more culturally aware. So maybe each month we do a country. One month we do Spain, and we learn about what life is like in Spain. What is there music like, what is there dance like? So I show them the flamingo, and what that music is and how it came about and the dancing and how it’s similar. And we do Mexico, and we learn about the mariachi and how it came about. Then we can go and learn about Page 6 �Argentina and the tango, and their culture because you want them to be culturally aware and know that there is a whole world out there and there are different traditions. You know we talk about the DIa de los Muertos and how did that came about. And typically, a lot of our traditions, are Hispanic traditions, come from Roman Catholic faith, because the majority are catholic. I’m not saying every Hispanic is, but the major religion in Spain is Catholicism, the major religion in Cuba is Catholicism and in Mexico. So a lot of these traditions where based on the church. So El DIa de los Muertos was to honor the dead, we didn’t do Halloween, we did that. So during Christmas we do the Posadas, which is the re-enactment of Christ going from inn to inn, not Christ, I should say Mary and Joseph looking for a place to stay and finally finding it at the stable. So all of these are religious holidays. So I try to tell them, this is how this culture celebrates these things because they are all religion based. CHRISTINA: So you’re saying kids now a day are more sheltered than they were in the past. How you were raised and everything, you are culturally aware. You had all the different ethnicities and languages around you. I know you had some white friends, and obviously they were more culturally aware. You see kids now a day and they’re telling you they only think Spanish comes from Mexico, would you say kids are more sheltered now than they were before and they don’t know what’s going on and they are more ignorant if you will, and the parents are to blame because they don’t want their kids to be? MIRTA: I don’t know if they don’t want or if they don’t feel comfortable with or they don’t know enough about. Which is surprising when you think about all the technology out there; you’ve got YouTube and all the different things in the computer, you would think the world opens up more for you now because of all that. I guess to a degree, with the music, they can be more aware. You have your different Hispanic groups and they are opening up and crossing over to the American scene and are more pop. So that kind of teaches them. We had Gloria Estefan and theMiami Sound Machine, which really opened up the Cuban music and brought it to the American scene, and now we have Pitbull doing his rap and that kind of also makes them more aware. So I guess in a way that helps a little bit but otherwise people kind of didn’t know what was going on, so I guess it depends. If you haveparents that are making these kids more aware and are teaching them about thisand are taking them places, if they only stay in their little community and only go to the same kind of places then they aren’t going to know any better. We have a family in my school, they go to Coasta Rica every year for spring break. And so now the kids just love it and they say “we can practice our Spanish there” and they have come back with so many souvenirs that I told the mom who is always bringing me stuff, and I said great because one of my months we are doing a unit on Coasta Rica. And so that also gives them another sense of what’s out there, how people live and what they do. CHRISTINA: And do you think that class has anything do with it? Like social class and the income that people make. Is higher class or lower class more or less aware? MIRTA: Well I suppose class will have something to do with it. If you are better off and you have the funds to be able to travel and you do travel. I mean you may have the money to travel but you never leave and never go anywhere and then of course that doesn’t help. But these people that are traveling and seeing the world that opens up their horizons and opens up their ideas so that they are able to communicate with people and see the differences and if you never leave your back yard then you don’t know what’s out there and you can’t really relate to people because it only what you know and a lot of Page 7 �times what you don’t know and what people don’t know scares them and therefore they shy away from it or sometimes people make fun of what they don’t understand or don’t know. CHRISTINA: Do you see any changes being made in your community in regards to the minority groups that are here? Or are they accommodating them better? MIRTA: Well I think, you made that reference to them calling themselves “the brown group”. I think as the kids have become more outspoken, which is a good thing, they feel more comfortable about themselves that they can be outspoken. That kind of brings the attention to themselves but in a humorous way. They are talking about themselves... CHRISTINA: But not taking themselves to seriously? MIRTA: Yeah, and so that other people can see them. Instead of them fading into the wood work because they don’t want any attention brought to them because they don’t want to be made fun off or they don’t want to be whatever the reason may be. By them pushing themselves in the fore front, they’re trying to make a stand that, “Yeah we are different in these ways, but in other ways we are the same as you”. I do think though that sometimes people mistake when you say something, I don’t want to say criticism, but people get offended if you say something that you do not like about this country or something in that f... as soon as they know that your not from this country they take offense. When really every body has their opinion. I mean, no country, no place that you live can be totally perfect. So there is always something, o this is great but you if you could improve this it would be even better. Its healthy criticism. And I think sometimes people take offense when you say something like that, because right away they want to say “well you don’t have a right to criticize, you shouldn’t say anything.” They might have thought the same thing but they don’t want to hear you say it. I remember when I was in school my sister was in high school and they had a civic project. The class project was that they had to write about/find something that they did not like about Detroit. What problem Detroit had and what they could do to fix it, and Connie wrote about the pollution in Detroit, meaning pollution of the garbage and how the streets were littered and what they should do and how they should clean them up etc. I remember it was an evening andthe principal and the pastor of our school knocked on the door and the principal basically told my sister if she was so unhappy with Detroit and if she thought it was so dirty or had so many problems then maybe we should go back to where we came from. Because if we were criticizing it, then clearly that meant we weren’t happy here and we shouldn’t be here. And first of all I found that to be really rude andoffensive because my dad said to the principal “and are you going to everyone’s house that wrote that paper because that was the class assignment, to find a problem and talk about it and how you would correct it.” And surely they didn’t go to everyone’s house they only went to our house because we were Cuban and not America so we had no right, according to them, to criticize this country. And I just found that to be first of all, in bad taste. You were supposed to be religious people, and that was intolerant and it showed their intolerance. And second of all, if you didn’t want anyone criticizing you country, you shouldn’t have made that assignment, that what the assignment was, so in that case I thought that was a definite case of discrimination, they didn’t like what we had said so they came. CHRISTINA: And they personally picked you out? Page 8 �MIRTA: Yeah CHRISTINA: Is America what you would expect it to be? I know you don’t remember when you came here, but is the image of America, you know, you’re told the melting pot, everyone is mixed together, it is the land of the free, home of the brave, there is opportunity and jobs. Is that what you see it to be? What they tell foreigners is the image of America that what you see it to be? MIRTA: Yes. I believe that you can come to this country and make something of yourself. There is people that leave for religious persecution, people that leave because of the government, which was the case for us. We left a year after Castro took over, because my dad had already been following closely enough to know that he was steering toward communism and he knew it would only get worse. It was bad when we left but it only went down hill from there and he didn’t want his children raised in that environment so he chose to leave and try to make a better home and a better life in a new country and that’s what he in turn did. I do think that other nationalities and other groups of people can be very successful. For instance, there’s different kinds of communities that have come up and have become very successful. If I talk about the Cuban community, the Cubans made Miami what it is today. Miami was a little city no one knew anything about. Older people went there to retire and that was the extent of that. Cubans are the third highest minority in education and social economic status. Turning Miami into a Little Havana and opening up all of their little shops and businesses. They have a Cuban mayor and a Cuban governor. That pushed the city to become famous in all the things that it did. You had Miami Beach that was just strictly a beach that people went to and then what did they do? They turned it into a little jazz area, with little shops, and different Cuban establishments, so yeah, they became very successful and to them that was the American dream. They became successful and they still had part of their culture and they also became Americanized and used part of the American culture but they made that successful and made it there own and they started that whole Calle Ocho, which is 8th street, their little festival. And it started out as a little festival, and as it got bigger and bigger the recruited big names in the jazz community, in the rock and roll community. The Cuban stars as well as other stars and made a name for themselves and kind of opened it up to the world to say “hey, this is who we are and this is what we are about, to learn about it.” It’s a free concert, yeah people go around and buy food and souvenirs, but you got all these big time musicians that they would bring in that were, whether they were jazz or singers, whatever they were that were big names kind of taught a little bit about there culture to the rest of the world. CHRISTINA: So you would say that the American dream is obtainable to those that are not American. It is a possibility; it’s not just something that the Americans just throw out there to get you to come over? MIRTA: No it takes a lot of hard work and it takes dedication and you can’t have the mentality of “you owe me this” and getting free handouts. You know a lot of these people started out small with low paying jobs and they just kept working and earning trying to get to the next best job and just kept working at it until they made it a success. I’m sure it was a lot of hard work, but it was like anything a lot of them went to school and just new that the more education they got the better it would be for them. Page 9 �CHRISTINA: Would you say that when immigrants come to America they take on a new identity, new cultural beliefs, just the way they do things? I know you mixed you Cuban tradition with the American tradition, but do you think that they try to change or do they want to preserve their culture? MIRTA: I guess it depends when they came over and what their feelings are. Depending on the generation, there was the generation of the Italians who came here and were given a lot of problems and so they didn’t speak Italian. I had a lot of friends, depending on when they came; their parents wouldn’t speak to them in Italian so therefore they never learned the language. The parents spoke the Italian but they didn’t want there kids to learn it because now they were in America they had to learn English and they wanted to blend in and didn’t want to stand out because they were made fun of and given a lot of grief because they were a different nationality. And while I understand that and sympathize with that, I think that is really sad because then you are losing a vital part of who you are and those traditions and those beliefs and that language is what your made of. It forms your basis, and to deny that and to forget about that your kind of inhibiting your future, and your children because their losing that richness. They’re not being exposed to the language. They’re not being exposed to that wealth of tradition and culture that there parents where, and it’s wonderful to have these traditions to be passed down form the grandparent, and great grandparent, and this is what we do and believe. Kids love that kind of stuff. Kids love to know the kind of things you did when you were a kid. I think your short changing you children if you just think that because you’re here, you have to be so Americanized. When you think about it, there really is no true American. The only true American is the Native American Indian because everyone from this country came from a different country, like Ireland and Germany. So there are all these different cultures and nationalities here that are blending and I think it makes it richer when you can learn about all these different cultures. “0 wow this is what we did when we were growing up. What did you do?” I just think it makes you a more well-rounded person. CHRISTINA: Would you say minority groups are becoming more outspoken, and they are not just going to conform to what everyone’s doing? They aren’t going to be forcing it down people’s throats but in general, they want to preserve their culture. MIRTA: I would say so because I think now we have so many and there are so many cultures and so many different churches and have festivals, and downtown they still have festivals, like in Hart Plaza they would have different festivals. People go down there and see the Polish festival and Arabic festivals, and I think you learn about their food you learn about their beliefs. I think that opens up a whole new world and I think therefore because of that, I do believe people are more outspoken. Of course we have our times that there were some difficulties like after the terrorist attacks. I felt bad because Arabic people were being singled out because they were suspicious because they could be a terrorist which is not fair for them as a whole because you have a few bad apples that are ruining it for the rest and so anytime there was anybody that looked Arabic then “oh my god lets look at them closely because they might be a terrorist.” And it’s a shame that its come to that, but as well as I understand it, sometimes that’s when people are scared, and we had the same things when there was the bombing of Hiroshima and all of that. We were leery of the Japanese, depending on what happens we have those times that I guess a certain minority group does gets singled out for being untrustworthy and suspicious and I guess to an extent that will always happen I guess, depending on the circumstances. Page 10 �CHRISTINA: So if there is one thing that you could change about how people view you or just minority groups in general, what would you like to see happen? MIRTA: I guess people should be more open minded, be willing to learn new things, be exposed top new ideas. I remember when I was in 8th grade, and we were learning the metric system, one of the 8tI grade students, was complaining, “why do we have to learn the metric system why don’t they learn our system”, and I remember telling him “the majority of the world knows the metric system, we are one of the only countries that doesn’t” and why do we have to learn a new language why don’t they just learn English. When you think about it, most countries, besides aside from the United States, they know their language and they know sometimes two and 3 others. They learn English and sometimes a third and fourth language. I found that to be a really close minded mentality, that the world revolves around me. We are super power therefore why should we have to do that? But as a super power, then we should be able to know more languages, be more tolerant, and sometimes I think we are less tolerant. So I think that if they could learn from that that then it would make them stronger and better, and because of that they would be more well rounded and more tolerant and they would be able to get along better with others. END OF INTERVIEW Page 11 � https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/99419e270d9df04fa39e80fa539e2b85.mp3 3ab50447ba16bfb65313ee95303a4f16 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Rhem Christ Community Church Spring Lake, Michigan Epiphany V, February 7, 1993 Transcription of the spoken sermon “You will be called the repairer of the breach, a the restorer of streets to live in.” Isaiah 58:12 “...The scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him ... The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me...” Luke 4:17-18 On the threshold of the third millennium Christ Community is newly structured for a forward movement. We struggle with a fresh expression of Christian faith, seeking to translate the tradition in order that we might connect our faith with our human experience. This morning I want to call you to a new sense of mission, a new commitment to be the people of God. I call you to effect the purposes of God in the world as the agents of grace and reconciliation, bringing people together in the name of Christ our Lord. Mission: It has always been a part of the Christian tradition. Missio, the Latin word, means to send, to send out or to be sent. I want to suggest that we ought to be sent out with passion. Passion unleashed. Passion that is compelling emotional engagement with the task. I want Christ Community always to be passionate. Passionate about what we believe and passionate about that which we do in the name of Christ. No kind of routinized ritual, external form, dead-in-thewater, but passionate - with deep conviction, compelling conviction leading to compelling action with emotional engagement. It is that, I believe, to which we are called as the people of God. And as we stand on the threshold of the third millennium, God needs a people who will fearlessly, courageously, unstintingly, unrelentingly be there as a concrete community of love and grace, bringing peace and reconciliation to all people in the local community and throughout the world. I want to call you this morning to be a people unleashed for mission with passion. I want to call us as a community to be committed to the humanization of the world, to the humanization of society. © Grand Valley State University   �Mission: Passion Unleashed Richard A. Rhem Page 2   One of the nice things about having the Perspective class after worship is that I can clarify the fogginess of the sermon, and I can answer the question that I raise in the minds of some. I had a very good question raised to me last week, because I had suggested toward the end of the message that I was not so concerned that we make the world Christian as that we make the world human. And the question was asked, “Well, is that just humanism?” It’s a good question, and the answer is, no it is not. There is a kind of classic humanism that would be defined as over against God. Atheistic naturalist humanism would see human society and the world as a purely human project with no intervention and no involvement by a God if there was one. No, that’s not what I mean. I am thinking rather of the phrase of the Catholic theologian Hans Küng who said, “God’s cause is the human cause.” What I would love to call us to this morning is that we be the agents for the humanization of society, the humanization of the world, meaning that we seek to do that which would make for all people a fully human existence possible. So all people might be set free, set at liberty, the shackles off, all forms of human bondage removed so that all people in all sorts of conditions could move into the fullness of human existence as God intends. Jesus lived such an existence. In him, we believe, was full humanity modeled out for us. When I say that I believe the Church is called to work at the humanization of society, I mean that the church is that group of people who are called to seek to effect the purposes of God in human lives and in human society as a whole. That, to be sure, is a little different than the classic understanding of mission in the history of the Church. The modern missionary movement was initially born in the 19th century, although there has always been from the beginning this impulse to “go into all the world to preach the Gospel.” But the modern movement, the evangelization of the world, really had a new birth in the 19th century and the object there was to bring all of the world to Jesus Christ. It was world evangelization. There was a great missionary conference in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1910 and a great missionary statesman named John R. Mott had a cry that really motivated the student population of the day: “The evangelization of the world in this generation.” There were always educational missions, and medical missions, and farm-agricultural missions which were the accoutrements to the missionary impulse, but the major focus of it was the proclamation of the Gospel, the goal of which end was to bring people to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. One rather contemporary missionary statement spoke of the missionary movement of our forbearers as a movement motivated because they could not conceive of people dying without Christ. D. T. Niles said, “In our generation it is more that we go because we cannot conceive of people living without Christ.” But, when I speak of the humanization of society, I have to admit to you - I want to acknowledge to you - that I am not speaking so much in that classic sense of trying to Christianize the world because I am not at all sure that we are called to Christianize the world in terms of bringing the world into the institutional © Grand Valley State University �Mission: Passion Unleashed Richard A. Rhem Page 3   structures of the Christian church. I believe that we are there to witness to the whole world to the God to whom Jesus points us. It is the God of Jesus that we want to point all people to, and we want to do that by all means possible. I think that the missionary movement with all of its good intention and all of its sincerity, and all it has accomplished, nonetheless, because of the very institutionalization of the Christian faith, tended to become a rather arrogant and triumphalistic and imperialistic movement into other cultures. I must say that I don’t really believe, in spite of hundreds of years of witness and sincere effort, that we have done more than slightly dent a Muslim culture or an Oriental culture. Now in Africa today there is an astounding rate of conversion into the Christian church, but that is in a third world; that is not in the first world. The first world is secularized and sometimes that can perhaps dull our sense of the Christian mission. But let me make it clear. I believe that we are called to be the witnesses of Jesus Christ, pointing to the God of Jesus, the God that Jesus reveals, and we are to do that by all means possible. St. Francis of Assisi said, “Preach the gospel by all means possible even in last resort with words.” The humanization of society is a Christian imperative, and I believe we are called to do that. Let me give you a little autobiographical sketch for a moment. When I came here in 1960 I wanted 50% of the budget to go to missions and 50% to stay at home. I was so young and so idealistic that I even turned down a raise. I refused a raise one year because I said, “if you will not go 50% I won’t take a raise.” One of the great pillars of the congregation looked at me and said, “Young man, you’ve got a family coming. Wise up. You’d better start thinking about retirement - it’s not too soon.” He was right. I was wrong. I was idealistic. I was going to change the world. And then I came back here in 1971 and I went with some of you over to the Institute for Successful Church Leadership where Bob Schuller told his story. When he arrived in California, an old pastor took him aside and said, “If you want this new church to prosper, use this formula: give 50% away and put 50% back in.” And Schuller was smarter than I was. He said, “No, I’m going to give only 10% away. But we’re going to build a missionary center right here because mission is where you are.” He said, “You know if I give 50% away I’ll never build a base here, and I’ll never be able to give much more than I give the first year. But if I build a bigger base here I’ll be able to give ten times more than what 50% would have been.” His math was right, and reality has proved him right. I came back and his vision became our vision - this was to be the place of our mission. Not to neglect the world, but to begin here and to build here a center of creative Christian faith which would be a fruitful movement issuing out of this very place. For two decades we have been working at that. We’ve been stretched. We’ve really always been reaching beyond our means - always dreaming a little bit beyond what we could possibly do. But I think that it’s time for us to be fully unleashed. To unleash our passion in the mission of Jesus Christ here, in the nation, and in the world. Not in order to © Grand Valley State University �Mission: Passion Unleashed Richard A. Rhem Page 4   make the world Christian, but in order to humanize the world, transform it so that it might be as the God we have found in Jesus would have it be. That’s the prophetic word I hear here. Jesus stood in the prophetic tradition. Jesus was a prophetic, charismatic figure. The world evangelization, the institutionalization of the church was down the line. But if we really hear what we heard this morning, then God was saying to that Old Testament people a long time ago, “Don’t get all caught up in your rituals, in your church structures, in your sacrifices, in your priesthood and all that business, because I don’t really care about that. If you want to do that, you ought to do that because it can help you be what you ought to be. But you see, religion is never an end in itself. The practice of religion is never an end in itself. Worship, devotion, ritual, liturgy - whatever it may be – is not an end in itself. It is to imbue in us the depths of the mystery of God in order that out of the experience of worship, out of the experience of the reality of God we might be galvanized into significant and meaningful living in the world – significant human living in the world, and the humanization of the world. Old Judah said, “Hey, what’s up. We are doing all this sacrificing and incense and candles, and all of that, and you don’t seem to heed.” And God says, “Is that why you fast? You want to mortify yourself? I’ll tell you what mortification I want. Put your life on the line out there in the community: feed the poor, give shelter to the homeless, clothe the naked, take them into your home. And then call and I’ll answer.” The prophet of our reading said, “The spirit of the Lord is upon me. The spirit has anointed me to proclaim good news.” Jesus came to his home synagogue and he read that word aloud to his home congregation, “The spirit has anointed me.” That’s what Christ means, the anointed one - “I am anointed to proclaim good news, relief to the captive, healing to the broken, setting the prisoner free.” They said, “My, that fellow really speaks quite well. Isn’t that Joseph’s son?” Sure enough, Jesus, Joseph’s son – that’s who it was. But you see he had been on the outskirts of Israel, on the outskirts of God’s people. He had mingled with those who were outsiders and he had done some healing and they had heard about that. And so he knew that underneath that first blush of enthusiasm there was a kind of hostility brewing because Jesus had the audacity to consider the outsider also embraced by God’s love and grace. And so he said to them, “Let me remind you of your own tradition. Do you remember the instance of the famine, when Elijah was a prophet? To whom was the prophet called? To no one in Israel, but to a widow, a woman, an outsider in Zarephat. And what about Naaman? What about Naaman, the leper? No leper in Israel was cleansed, but Naaman the Syrian was cleansed. You see, God has always been concerned about the outsider. My ministry is to all people, and if that offends you, I’m sorry.” Well, it offended them alright. They said, “Let’s throw him over the ledge. Let’s do away with him.” There was wrath and anger, and hostility that are so often in religious people - Christian people. And Jesus ran afoul of it, and everyone who has had the audacity to stand in the prophetic © Grand Valley State University �Mission: Passion Unleashed Richard A. Rhem Page 5   tradition has run afoul of it because it is a very human characteristic to turn religion in upon itself and make it self-serving, when actually God would have God’s people turn inside out, to live on behalf of those who are on the outside, to let them know that they are not on the outside. The old philosophy of mission was to go to the outsider to bring them in. But, with all my heart, I believe we ought to go to the outsider to tell them they are already in. That’s the good news of what God has done in Jesus Christ. Not to make them like us. Not to force them into our structures, into our institutions, but to tell them of the promiscuous grace of a God that already embraces them, and that has come to a particularly full focus in Jesus Christ our Lord. Not to make them Christians like we are, but to point them to the marvelous God to whom Jesus points us. That’s the mission to which we are called, and I am ready for this place to be unleashed for such a mission, laced with passion. You know a couple of weeks ago I was out at the Crystal Cathedral at a conference of churches uniting for global mission, which is the movement that Bob Schuller is hoping to get going. It’s a rather loose affiliation of congregations - a congregationally based movement with very little administration and bureaucracy, but the ability to move immediately with flexibility into opportunities for mission. When he was negotiating the Hour of Power in Soviet television, they said to Bob Schuller, “Here is 50,000 acres of land. Could you make it productive for us? We will give it to you if you can bring us tractors. Bring us seed. Bring us know-how.” When I was in Chicago last summer at the Churches Uniting meeting, David Schouts who has preached for us in the past, of the Hinneton Avenue Methodist Church in Minneapolis, volunteered to head up the Russian farm project. Just a couple of weeks ago in California, David Schouts reported on that project, and he has got Ralph Hostadler who was the CEO of Land of Lakes, retired, who has taken over that project and has taken all kinds of people and resources. Two young men from the Soviet Union, one a member of the parliament, is helping him organize a cooperative project sponsored by CUGM, Churches Uniting for Global Mission, on behalf of the Soviet people. They are helping them gain some knowhow as to how to make farms productive and how to distribute what they produce. Those kinds of opportunities, I believe, are out there in our world. These are the kinds of things we have to do. Let God take care of what God would do with those Russian people. But for God’s sake, let’s get them some grain and some cattle, and get them fat. Then on Wednesday morning, the last morning, there was a black speaker named Leon Sullivan. I hadn’t really heard of him, but when he began to speak, (this man must be in his middle seventies) - I had to look up to him, a big man. When you walked by him it was like there were all kinds of vibrations. This was somebody, and when he spoke I learned he was a Baptist preacher from Philadelphia. And could he preach! Oh, my goodness, he could preach! I learned that he was Leon Sullivan of the Sullivan Principles. The Sullivan Principles were written by Leon Sullivan when he was on the board of General Motors. He came © Grand Valley State University �Mission: Passion Unleashed Richard A. Rhem Page 6   back from South Africa and he said, “In South Africa when American corporations do business, they must dismantle Apartheid in the workplace.” And it happened. The American corporations in South Africa for some years now have operated on the Sullivan Principles. And this was that Leon Sullivan. He had just flown in from Brussels where he had been meeting with the economic community in Europe. He had just met with Helmut Kole and Francoise Mitterand. And he is all turned on about Africa, because right now Leon Sullivan is in the business of raising enough money to send a thousand teachers a year for the next four years to Africa. It only takes $10,000 to support one teacher. He sees the need for education, to teach children. He is looking for 1000 teachers for the next four years. He said (There was a group there of 40-50 pastors, I suppose.), “How many of you could support one teacher - $10,000 for the year? Raise your hands. “Should I have raised my hand? Well, should I have? Would you also keep paying the building debt off? I mean, don’t give me the $10,000 out of your envelope! I need my salary! (Laughter) But, have you got some more? Would you dig deeper if I had raised my hand? Would you? And I thought to myself, “You’ve really changed.” In 1960 when I first came to this place I would have wanted to raise money to send a missionary to tell them about Jesus. Now I want to raise money to send a teacher to educate them so that they might feel the presence of a God whom Jesus incarnated. Someone in the congregation sent me an article and said, “This might be interesting in light of your present series.” It was an article about the Arlington Street Church in Boston, a church that is called “The Conscience of Boston.” It’s a church that has been a center of social activism and social protest for 200 years. It is the place where Unitarianism was born. William Ellery Channing was a great minister there for 40 years. He had the likes of Ralph Waldo Emerson in his congregation. He had the best and the brightest, and the mightiest of New England there. It became a significant center of Christian witness on all kinds of issues that divided and tore society apart. And the Arlington Church was always on the “wrong” side. It was the place where the Abolitionist Movement to dismantle slavery found its headquarters. In the 60s it was the place where William Sloan Kaufman and Benjamin Spock invited the young men of Harvard and Yale to burn their draft cards in protest against the Vietnam War. It was the place in the subsequent decade where every social cause found expression. Its present senior pastor is Kim Crawford Harvey, the first woman senior pastor, who is lesbian. You notice I say she is lesbian. She is not a lesbian. Because people are not gay or lesbian, people are human beings. They are people. Their orientation may be one way or the other, but you don’t refer to me as a heterosexual. I am a person. The Arlington Street Church has found a new issue that needs addressing. There is a great flourishing congregation again, with a budget bigger than it has been for 20 years because they have addressed this issue, which is tearing our society apart. © Grand Valley State University �Mission: Passion Unleashed Richard A. Rhem Page 7   Randall Terry is the head of a movement he calls Resistance . You see him on television on Christian broadcast channels (that I don’t watch), eliciting from people their baser motives, creating fear and division and trying to raise money. He was quoted as saying that if he had scripted Bill Clinton’s first two weeks himself, he could not have done a better job. He’s just delighted at all of the controversy around the White House because fundraising letters are in the mail, and he calls it a bonanza. I read the article on the Boston church, and I’m not a very pious guy and I don’t lay a lot of stuff on you, but when I was done, my eyes were moist and I said, “Dear God, I would that Christ Community would be a community of such integrity that it would provide a shelter for all sorts and conditions of human beings, that would create a space where people could be together, where there would be the acceptance of diversity, the encouragement of dialogue, the embrace of grace, and a love that was a true reflection of the love of God in Jesus Christ, our Lord.” It seems to me, in the words of the title of a book by James Davison Hunter, that in the midst of this time of “Culture Wars,” this world, this nation, needs a people who will be a voice for reconciliation, who will seek to bring people together, who will seek to honor every person’s dignity, who will guard the dignity of every person, and will create a place for people to be fully human in the worship and the service of God. I don’t know why churches, why religions, seem to breed the kind of hostility that in Nazareth wanted to kill Jesus, and did kill Jesus. But I know this, that in the face of Jesus I want us to be something other. I want us to be full of love, dripping with compassion, able to deal honestly with every social issue. I want us to be civil and committed - a place of light, love, healing. Dear God, wouldn’t that be great! Wouldn’t that be great! © Grand Valley State University � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard A. Rhem Collection Description An account of the resource Text and sound recordings of the sermons, prayers, services, and articles of Richard Rhem, pastor emeritus of Christ Community Church in Spring Lake, Michigan, where he served for 37 years. Starting in the mid 1980's, Rhem began to question some of the traditional Christian dogma that he had been espousing from the pulpit. That questioning was a first step in a long and interesting spiritual journey, one that he openly shared with his congregation. His journey is important, in part because it is reflective of the questioning, the yearnings, and the gradual revision of beliefs that many persons in this part of the century have experienced and continue to experience. It is important also because of the affirming and inclusive way his questioning was done and his thinking evolved. His sermons and other written and spoken materials together document the steps in his journey as it took a turn in 1985, yet continued to revolve around the framework and liturgies of the Christian calendar. Subject The topic of the resource Clergy--Michigan Reformed Church in America Christ Community Church (Spring Lake, Mich.) 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Event Epiphany V Series On the Threshold of the Third Millennium Scripture Text Isaiah 58:12, Luke 4:17-18 Location The location of the interview Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context KII-01_RA-0-19930207 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1993-02-07 Title A name given to the resource Mission: Passion Unleashed Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Richard A. Rhem Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Clergy--Michigan Reformed Church in America Christ Community Church (Spring Lake, Mich.) 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Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Merrill_EastmanAlbum_3_1911-1915_012 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1911-08-18 Title A name given to the resource Mississippi River Bridge at Winona Description An account of the resource Black and white photograph of a Mississippi River bridge at Winona, Minnesota. Water damage is visible on the image, which was scanned from the negative. Subject The topic of the resource Bridges Mississippi River Winona (Minn.) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Robert H. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Angus, Donald James (D.J.) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/437">D.J. Angus Photographs (RHC-04)</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives. 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Angus photographs and films, RHC-04</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-04-A2-337 Title A name given to the resource Missouri. Steamboats on the Mississippi Description An account of the resource Steamboats on the Mississippi in St. Louis, Missouri. Subject The topic of the resource Missouri Photographs Photography St. Louis (Mo.) Waterways Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Angus, Donald James (D. J.) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1910 Type The nature or genre of the resource Image