Jewish Family Services Presents the Luncheon of Champions, Honoring Community Heroes

March 10, 2008

Jewish Family Services, Inc. (JFS) is excited to announce their Luncheon of Champions event on Wednesday, June 4th from 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. at the Italian Conference Center.  Mr. Alan Wagner, an attorney with Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C., and his wife, Mrs. Stephanie Wagner will co-chair the event.  The cost for individual tickets is $50 and a variety of corporate sponsorships are available.  The event is open to the entire community.

Commissioner of Baseball Mr. Allan “Bud” Selig will receive a Lifetime Achievement award from JFS.  The agency will also recognize ‘Most Valuable Players’ Ms. Suzy Ettinger, past president of former Mt. Sinai Woman’s Auxiliary and of the Wisconsin Society for Jewish Learning; Mr. Andrew Schuster, young volunteer and founder of Hire-A-Mench; and Rockwell Automation, all for their outstanding contributions to JFS and the Milwaukee community through philanthropy, volunteerism and overall social awareness.

Sylvan Leabman, President/CEO of JFS says, “This Luncheon will provide an opportunity for us to highlight the leadership and commitment that these individuals have displayed in the Milwaukee community and beyond.  Their efforts continue to help JFS better meet the evolving needs of our clients and the greater Milwaukee community.”

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

Since 1867, Jewish Family Services has provided comprehensive social services to the Milwaukee area Jewish and general community. 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.