Jewish Family Services Presents Luncheon of Champions, Honoring Community Heroes

March 24, 2009

Jewish Family Services, Inc. (JFS) is excited to announce their annual spring Luncheon of Champions event on Wednesday, June 3rd from 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. at the Italian Conference Center, where the agency will recognize three individuals who make it their personal missions to live and teach community involvement.

JFS will honor Attorney Frank Gimbel, founding partner of Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, and son, Mr. Josh Gimbel, partner at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, who will be the recipients of the Father-Son award.  Rabbi Ronald M. Shapiro of Congregation Shalom will receive the Community Partner Award.

Mr. Allan H. (Bud) Selig and Mr. Robert Joseph will co-chair the event, and the emcee will be Mr. Robert Habush. The cost for individual tickets is $50 and a variety of corporate sponsorships are available.  The event is open to the entire community.

Sylvan Leabman, President/CEO of JFS says, “This event will provide an opportunity for us to highlight the leadership and commitment that these individuals have displayed.  We want to recognize them for their contributions to the Milwaukee community through philanthropy, volunteerism, and social awareness that continues to help meet the evolving needs of individuals and families.”

For more information about the Luncheon of Champions or to attend the event please call Sarah Drilias at 414-225-1342 or visit www.jfsmilw.org

Since 1867, Jewish Family Services has provided comprehensive social services to the Milwaukee area Jewish and general community. In 2008 JFS was recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work” in Southeastern Wisconsin by Milwaukee Magazine and MRA-The Management Association.  Its mission is to provide supportive services that strengthen families, children and individuals throughout the life cycle within the context of their unique needs and traditions.