March - April 2015 - Blogs @ Brandeis University

Bulletin
March - April 2015
Announcing the 2015
Book and Author Luncheon
Wednesday, May 6 11:30 a.m.
At the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort
5480 Grand Pacific Drive, Carlsbad
Featuring Mystery and Mayhem from three award-winning authors
Alan Russell
Aline Ohanesian
Taffy Cannon
Moderator to be announced
In support of Sustaining the Mind
See page 3
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President’s Message
Dear Friends:
I do hope that if March comes in as a lion, it goes out as a lamb as per
the aphorism! We really are so blessed with a beautiful spring here in Southern
California that a bit of rain or wind is not a great price to pay for living in Paradise!
To those who have been so generous in sending in gifts to Sustaining the Mind, I offer the thanks of
every researcher and scholar at Brandeis University who toils each day in the laboratories there to
understand the workings of the brain....and how diseases occur and can be treated. It’s a noble
undertaking....as are those of you who support their work.
April 30th my fellow Presidium member Sandy Marin will be hosting a tea for new members....and those
interested in joining us as well. “An Introduction to Brandeis National Committee,” along with a story or
two about the University....along with goodies for the tummy and friendship for the soul will be offered.
Our Book and Author Luncheon will be held on May 6th....and the lineup of presenters is
wonderful...check it out in this Bulletin and mark your calendars! Funds go to Sustaining the Mind, and
the day, with the stellar speakers and lovely lunch will be the highlight of our fund-raising campaign.
May you all have a bountiful spring....with good health and peace.
Gayle Wise
Presidium:
Sondra Albers, usna1953@aol.com; Linda Epstein, linda228@mac.com; Phyllis Perkal, Lenore Shapp, lenore@shapp.com;
Gayle Wise, Sandy Marin, sandyfred@sbcglobal.net
Vice President Administration – Gayle Wise
gwise2@aol.com
Vice President Service – Dorothy Katz
dorothyekatz@aol.com
Fund-raising Chair – Phyllis Perkal
phyllisperkal@san.rr.com
Treasurer – Jayne Marx
jaynemarx@gmail.com
Financial Secretary – Elaine Eisenberg
eisenem2@aol.com
Recording Secretary – Duxie Smukler
dsmukler@san.rr.com
Corresponding Secretary – Susan Moroff
sausi777@gmail.com
Nominating Committee – Bea Sklarewitz, Joyce Spiegel; Sherrie Hunninghake, Susan Moroff, Ann Zall
Honorary Board Members – Etta Schankerman, Sylvia Schenker
The Bulletin is published every other month by the San Dieguito Chapter of the Brandeis National Committee
Co-editors: Jane Polgar 760-633-2259 jppolgar@roadrunner.com Rita Boskin 760-274-6606 ritaboskin@gmail.com
Contributor: Judy Allegan
Proofreader: Renee Parker
Check out our chapter website at http://blogs.brandeis.edu/bncsandieguito/
Mission Statement: Brandeis National Committee is dedicated to providing philanthropic support to Brandeis
University, a distinguished liberal arts and research university founded by the American Jewish community. Its
membership is connected to the university through fundraising and through activities that reflect the values on which
the university was founded: academic excellence, social justice, nonsectarianism and service to the community
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The 2015 Book and Author Luncheon
Wednesday, May 6 11:30 a.m.
Sheraton Carlsbad Resort, 5480 Grand Pacific Drive, Carlsbad
(just off Palomar Airport Rd., free valet and self-parking available)
Three prize-winning authors will share their wit and knowledge:
Alan Russell is the bestselling author of eleven novels, from whodunits to comedic capers to suspense. Publisher's
Weekly calls him "one of the best writers in the mystery field today”. Russell and his works have been nominated for
most of the major awards in crime fiction. A native and resident of California, the 6’ 7” Russell is a former college
basketball player, the proud father of three children, and an avid gardener and cook.
Aline Ohanesian’s great-grandmother was a survivor of the Armenian Genocide, and her story provided the idea for
Orhan’s Inheritance. When Orhan’s grandfather is found dead, submerged in a vat of dye, Orhan inherits his kilim rugmaking business. The family estate, however, has been left to a stranger, a mysterious old woman in an Armenian
retirement home in Los Angeles. Orhan flies to Los Angeles where he unearths the story. A California native, Ohanesian
lives in San Juan Capistrano with her husband and two young sons.
Taffy Cannon is the author of fourteen novels in which many characters die, often unpleasantly. Her books have
been finalists for many awards, and she wrote the ‘Booked for Travel’ mystery series under the pseudonym Emily Toll.
She also wrote an Academy Award-nominated short film. She has worked a multitude of odd jobs from carnival barker
to professional feminist. She has been on the TV quiz show Jeopardy, where she wagered everything on Women Writers
in the Daily Double - and won. She lives in Southern California.
Moderator to be announced.
Please be an angel, lend your support and underwrite part of the program.
Chairs: Gayle Wise, bncfnp@aol.com, 858-488-1279 or Cynthia Birnbaum, cfsbirnbaum@gmail.com, 858-454-9996
In support of Sustaining the Mind
Watch for your invitation in the mail. Meantime, feel free to use this reservation form.
Book and Author Luncheon – May 6
___Pulitzer
___Edgar
___Newbery
$90 (preferred seating with author)
$75
$65
Please send a check payable to BNC
to Suzie Kaplan, 6991 Batista Street, San Diego, CA 92111
858-309-8348
NAME__________________________________________________________________________________________
PHONE___________________________E-MAIL______________________________________________________
Menu: Please choose one:
___ Garlic and Rosemary Chicken breast with fingerling potatoes, vegetables, chicken jus
___Grilled salmon with artichoke and fava bean risotto, basil butter
___Vegetable plate
Salad, dessert, coffee and tea
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To Our Newest Members – Getting to Know You
We’re so glad you’ve joined BNC – now let’s celebrate!
New member party
at the home of Sandy Marin, 1865 High Ridge Road, Carlsbad (760-434-2174)
Thursday, April 30 1:30- 3:30
Come for friendship and food, hear why the Brandeis National Committee (that’s us!)
is so special. Learn about Brandeis – that remarkable university we support in so many ways.
If you know anyone who might be interested in joining, please give Sandy a call.
15-MONTH MEMBERSHIP SALE
15 months for the price of a year – what a deal!
For new members and former BNC members who have not belonged for 2 years or more.
Join as of April 1st, 2015 – DUES ARE PAID THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016
Or join any time later this spring and you will be paid through next June.
Annual Dues $60
Couples $100 (spouse, significant other at same address)
Do you know someone who might be interested in BNC,
our stimulating study groups, new friendships?
If you’re a member of a Chavarah or know anyone who has recently retired, tell them about BNC.
We’re bright, we’re interesting,
and we support one of the best universities in the country!
Membership co-chairs Suzie Kaplan or Jane Polgar will be happy to contact them.
Fall Foliage Cruise to New England and Canada
October 11 - 18, 2015 - from Boston, round-trip
There are a few cabins left at special group rates starting at $719 per person
The earlier you sign up the better your location on the ship.
Kay Weiner has provided a colorful, detailed website to help you plan your cruise.
http://2015brandeiscruise.org/
will provide information on staterooms, hotel, Boston tours, Glass Art Conference, craft workshops,
and supporting Brandeis
Special tour of the Brandeis campus, including lunch in the faculty club, and a visit to the Rose museum.
In support of Sustaining the Mind, Top Travel will donate $60 to $100 to Brandeis for each person.
For more information or to book this Brandeis Cruise package call Kay Weiner 760-603 8646
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University on Wheels Cocktail Reception
Hostess Sherrie Hunninghake promised a glorious sunset from her patio and came through with flying colors.
Above: Sherrie Hunninghake and guest of honor, Dr. Bruce Magid, Dean of the
Brandeis International Business School, watch the sunset;
Phyllis Perkal, Sharlene Bergart, and Suzie Kaplan on the patio;
Dr. Magid speaks informally to the group.
Left: Lexie and Bruce Magid at the luncheon.
See more photos on the chapter website.
http://blogs.brandeis.edu/bncsandieguito/
Hear Ye! Hear Ye!
We need YOUR help. We need YOUR ideas. We want you all to be involved in our many activities STUDY GROUPS AND PROGRAMS and FUNDRAISING and MORE!!
Would you consider leading a study group next fall or being a moderator for a group using a DVD?
What would YOU like to learn in a study group? What subjects interest YOU?
Do YOU have a specialty that you are willing share in a program format?
What ideas might YOU have to increase funds in order to fulfill our mission statement to support research,
libraries, and scholarships at Brandeis University?
Play an active role if you choose. We would be so grateful.
Are you willing to give time and energy on a committee?
WE KNOW YOU ARE OUT THERE… BRIGHT INTERESTING PEOPLE WITH MUCH TO OFFER.
PLEASE REACH OUT. WE NEED YOU!
Please contact Sherrie Hunninghake at Wells.sherrie@gmail.com
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THE BRANDEIS SCOOP
University on Wheels gave us a new interest in the International Business School, which recently
worked with an international real estate firm on a ground-breaking study. It included Be’er Sheva,
a growing center in the Negev in Israel, and was featured in an article in The Jerusalem Report.
T3 Advisors, a global corporate real estate services and consulting firm, and Brandeis International Business School
announced the results of the first of its kind joint Global Technology Emerging Markets study. A unique collaboration
between business and higher education, the study provides leaders at technology and life sciences firms with
recommendations on the best the “cities of tomorrow”.
The study analyzed a vast array of data to identify seven cities, including the cost of doing business, future labor pool
opportunities, students at centers of excellence in science, technology, and engineering, as well as other key business
climate metrics.
“Through this innovative partnership with T3 Advisors, the Brandeis International Business School students undertook
methodical research to locate the best global regions for technology and life sciences companies seeking to expand their
business around the world,” said Ed Chazen, senior lecturer and head of the real estate specialization at Brandeis IBS.
“They unearthed a great cohort of cities representing the next frontier for emerging technology markets.”
Community Service
Our chapter has again offered to help out at the Hand Up Youth Food Pantry of the Jewish
Family Service on Sunday, March 29 at 9:00 a.m. Several members of the chapter
volunteered last year, and said that not only was it fun stacking the shelves and putting
together packages of food to be given away, but also inspiring to work with some of the
best teens in the country! The pantry is located in the Kearny Mesa area.
If you’d like to participate, and for more information, please contact Ilene Mittman,
Community Service/Social Action chair at ilmitt@san.rr.com or 858-456-7698.
Wanted: chapter members to help on committees next year.
Responsibilities: not too many, not very difficult, mentors eager to help.
Rewards: satisfaction, friendships, knowledge you’re helping BNC and our chapter
If you enjoy the study groups and events, please help keep them going!
If you’re a new member, don’t worry; you’ll have plenty of guidance;
It’s the best way to get active and make new friends.
Call or write any Nominating Committee member, say you’ll lend a hand:
Bea Sklarewitz, Joyce Spiegel; Sherrie Hunninghake, Susan Moroff, Ann Zall
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BOOK FUND
SPECIAL BOOK COLLECTION
A contribution to this fund was made in memory of her sister Lillian Frank by Esta Gross
A contribution to this fund was made in memory of Ben Shreiber by Alan Lubic
LEARNED RESEARCH JOURNAL FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH
A contribution to this fund was made in honor of Bea Sklarewitz 80th birthday by Inez Kaufman
LEARNED RESEARCH JOURNAL
A contribution to this fund was made in honor of Bea Sklarewitz 80th birthday by Rhoda Berman
A contribution to this fund was made in honor of Bea Sklarewitz 80th birthday by Dorothy & Jerry Katz
SUSTAINING THE MIND
A contribution to this fund was made in honor of Frances Berger’s birthday by Sylvia Schenker
A contribution to this fund was made by Suzie Kaplan to Inez Kaufman & Sherrie Hunninghake
in memory of Jere Kaufman
A contribution to this fund was made by Phyllis & Milt Perkal to Inez Kaufman & Sherrie Hunninghake
in memory of Jere Kaufman
A contribution to this fund was made in honor of Etta Schankerman's birthday by Sylvia Schenker
A contribution to this fund was made in memory of Ben Shreiber by Ilene & Charles Mittman
A contribution to this fund was made in honor of Bea Sklarewitz 80th birthday by Jane & Peter Polgar
and Judy Allegan
A contribution to this fund was made in honor of Gayle & George Wise’s special Anniversary by
Phyllis & Milt Perkal
A special donation to this fund was made by Rhoda Lemlein
EMBOSSED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT CARD (CHAI)
DONOR
Lorna & Marvin King
Judy & Dan Marks
Harriet & Maneck Wadia
Phyllis & Milt Perkal
Harriet & Maneck Wadia
Suzie & Neil Kaplan
Judy & Dan Marks
Phyllis & Milt Perkal
Esta Gross
Joyce Spiegel
RECIPIENT
Inez Kaufman & Sherrie Hunninghake
Inez Kaufman & Sherrie Hunninghake
Inez Kaufman & Sherrie Hunninghake
Etta Schankerman
Larry Zweig & Family
Sheila Silberman's Family
Sheila Silberman'sFamily
Sheila Silberman'sFamily
Bea Sklarewitz
Bea Sklarewitz
OCCASION
Memory of Jere Kaufman
Memory of Jere Kaufman
Memory of Jere Kaufman
Happy Birthday
Mother, Elaine Shulman
Memory of Sheila Silberman
Memory of Sheila Silberman
Memory of Sheila Silberman
Happy 80th Birthday
Happy 80th Birthday
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TRIBUTES
DONOR
Suzie & Neil Kaplan
Phyllis & Milt Perkal
Pauline Green
Phyllis & Milt Perkal
Elaine & Meyer Eisenberg
Ida Shreiber
Phyllis & Milt Perkal
Suzie & Neil Kaplan
Phyllis & Milt Perkal
Ida Shreiber
RECIPIENT
Cynthia Birnbaum
Cynthia Birnbaum
Ellen Clark
Linda Epstein
Suzie Kaplan
Etta Schankerman
Sylvia Schenker
Lenore Shapp
Lenore Shapp
Bea Sklarewitz
OCCCASION
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday
Thank You
Happy Birthday
Thank You
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday
Happy 80th Birthday
GET WELL
DONOR
Cheryl & Herschel Kaufman
Lorna & Marvin King
RECIPIENT
Mike Eisenberg
Mike Eisenberg
MEMORIALS
DONOR
Bea Sklarewitz
Judy Allegan
Linda & Marvin Epstein
Dorothy & Jerry Katz
Jane & Peter Polgar
Lenore Shapp
Bea Sklarewitz
Joyce Spiegel
San Dieguito Board
Jane & Peter Polgar
Bea Sklarewitz
Cheryl & Herschel Kaufman
Linda & Marvin Epstein
Cheryl & Herschel Kaufman
Sandy & Howard Meyer
Lenore Shapp
RECIPIENT
Esta Gross
Inez Kaufman & Sherrie Hunninghake
Inez Kaufman & Sherrie Hunninghake
Inez Kaufman & Sherrie Hunninghake
Inez Kaufman & Sherrie Hunninghake
Inez Kaufman & Sherrie Hunninghake
Inez Kaufman & Sherrie Hunninghake
Inez Kaufman & Sherrie Hunninghake
Inez Kaufman & Sherrie Hunninghake
Larry Zweig & Family
Larry Zweig & Family
Ida Shreiber
Sheila Silberman's Family
Sheila Silberman's Family
Sheila Silberman's Family
Sheila Silberman's Family
IN LOVING MEMORY
Sister, Lillian Frank
Jere Kaufman
Jere Kaufman
Jere Kaufman
Jere Kaufman
Jere Kaufman
Jere Kaufman
Jere Kaufman
Jere Kaufman
Mother, Elaine Shulman
Mother, Elaine Shulman
Husband, Ben
Sheila Silberman
Sheila Silberman
Sheila Silberman
Sheila Silberman
TO SEND A TRIBUTE, CONTACT
JUDY ALLEGAN (760-598-2934) or email jallegan@cox.net
OR SYLVIA SCHENKER (858-459-1358) or email sylschenker@san.rr.com
$501 Major Book Collection
$101-$499 Special Book Collection
$56 Learned Research Journal for Medical Research
$36 Learned Research Journal
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$25.50 Sustaining The Mind Card
$18.50 Louis Brandeis Card (Chai)
$10.50 BNC Library Photo Card
$5.50 Blue & White Card
Get well soon
Shelley Bard
Ellen Cypers
Deepest sympathy to
The family of Sheila Silberman
Inez Kaufman on the loss of her daughter, Jere
Sherrie Hunninghake on the loss of her sister, Jere
The family of past member, Elaine Shulman
Be sure to contact Carol Shakter to share your sunshine or sadness
carollps3@gmail.com or 760-931-0612
A Very Personal Appeal
Last month every member of our chapter received a note from Gayle Wise, who shared her
very personal experience of living with her husband’s Parkinson’s disease. Won’t you heed her
appeal and use the return envelope she enclosed with a generous donation. Help Brandeis
University researchers discover a cure for neurodegenerative diseases. The campaign ends in June, and BNC is working
hard to reach its $3 million goal.
If you no longer have the envelope, please send your checks (made out to BNC) to
Gayle Wise, 1369 Caminito Floreo, La Jolla, CA 92037. Thank you.
Together we can make a difference
in support of scientific research in the neurosciences and neurodegenerative diseases.
Planned Giving
Planned gifts provide donors the opportunity to meet both their
philanthropic and financial goals. Examples of planned gifts
include charitable-gift annuities, bequests, deferred annuities,
charitable-remainder trusts and donor-advised funds
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Celebrate!
Happy Birthday
Joyce Spiegel
Ann Zall
Ellen Cypers
Sophia Culley
Sondra Ernstein
Stephanie Jaret
Arlene Berger
Fran Heffler
Jerry Katz
Ruth Rosenbaum
Arthur Birnbaum
Cynthia Raff
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Happy Anniversary
Sondra & Bill Albers
Linda & Marvin Epstein
Shirley & Marvin Weitzman
Nancy & Joel Kayne
Edi & Lou Harris
Mar.
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If you want to be congratulated on YOUR special day, please
contact JUDY ALLEGAN at jallegan@cox.net
Curious about your future?
View the whole BNC year online.
See calendars/Chapter Offerings at our chapter website
http://blogs.brandeis.edu/bncsandieguito/
Thank you, Rufus and Shirley Abelsohn, of Clone Duplicating and Printing,
1202 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar
for your help with our printing needs .
Printing, copying, stationery and invitations, gifts and toys, soaps and candles
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A WARM WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS
Renee Levine
211 Saxony Rd. Apt .F-287
Encinitas, CA 92024
rkl291@aol.com
760-942-1801
Dr. Barbara Diamond
211 Saxony Rd. Apt.A-129
Encinitas, CA 92024
760-943-0633
DrBarb2272@yahoo.com
Eloise Stiglitz and Alan Breus
3741 Southridge Way
Oceanside, CA 92056-5427
510-468-4633
eloise.stiglitz@gmail.com
alan.breus@gmail.com
Ruth Linnick
4564 Cordoba Way
Oceanside, CA 92056
760-509-4965
ruthlinn@juno.com
ADDITIONS, CHANGES
Ruth Epner
8515 Costa Verde Blvd. Unit 1001
San Diego, CA 92122
858-886-7214
Bobbie Henry
150 Via Morella
Encinitas, CA 92024
Fran Heffler
P.O. Box 3526
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
858-756-0688
JoelnFranH@gmail.com
Jane Katz
603 Maybritt Circle
San Marcos, CA 92069
323-653-1066
ggjanekatz@aol.com
Sharlene Bergart
1954 Swallow Lane
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Shelley Bard
863 Buttercup Road
Carlsbad, CA 92011
Rae and Jerrold Becker
211 Saxony Road Apt. A-224
Encinitas, CA 92024
760-642-3062
sunrae0920@aol.com
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Dated Material
Current Resident or
Save the Dates!
NEW MEMBER PARTY – April 30
BOOK AND AUTHOR LUNCHEON – May 6
SPECIAL SUMMER PROGRAMS – to be announced
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