Annual Report 2006

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a retired radiation oncologist and current business
owner of Ideal Window Manufacturing,
Sean G. McGould, of Palm Beach Gardens,
Florida, President and Chief Investment Office
of Lighthouse Partners, and Linda Schottland,
from Boca Raton, Florida, a fashion designer and
financial investor. Officers installed for 2006-2007
are Harvey Poppel, Vice-President; Deena
Morgan, Vice President; Joel Levine, Treasurer,
Allison LaBossiere, Assistant Treasurer and
Richard Karp, Secretary. Volunteer of the Year
Awards were given to Bernice Weinstein and
Irv Bernard.
In November, the South Florida Council of the
Israel Cancer Association USA held a reception
at the Blue Gallery in Delray Beach, Florida that
featured the well-known Israeli Artist David
Schluss. The program chaired by Elyssa
Kupferberg and Judy Maidenbaum was the
opening event of the season and attracted many
newcomers to the organization. Mr. Schluss
discussed his artwork and the techniques that
he uses to create his works.
On November 15, the Association of Fundraising
Professionals, a national organization that
represents most charities in the United States,
honored
Linda R. Kaminow as the Palm Beach County
Philanthropist of the Year, for her outstanding
contributions to the Israel Cancer Association
and to countless other charities in the United
States and Israel. The Israel Cancer Association
USA nominated her for this coveted award and
members of the staff and Board of Directors attended
the special luncheon in her honor. Linda
R. Kaminow grew up in New York witnessing her
parents' generosity. Over the years, Linda has
become a major philanthropist in her own right.
Involved with the ICA USA since its inception,
she generously supports cutting edge cancer
research and builds facilities for helping cancer
patients and their families. In addition to her
research funding she has provided the funds
to build new cancer treatment facilities at Israeli
hospitals and a new branch of the Israel Cancer
Association in northern Israel. Linda's generosity
has had far-reaching impact for cancer patients
worldwide. Cancer cures found in Israel benefit
the entire world.
In December the ICA USA held its most successful
Membership Event at the Four Seasons
Hotel in Palm Beach. Debra and Nat Steinart
of Boca Raton served as the co-chairs of the
event. The guest speaker for the event was
Bernie Marcus, co-founder of Home Depot Inc.
the world’s largest home improvement retailer
and President of the Marcus Foundation, which
primarily supports cancer research. Mr. Marcus
stated, “9 out of 10 of the best cancer researchers
in the world come from Israel.”
Nancy and Peter Brown hosted a Major Gifts
Reception at their home to recognize the Cancer
Research Fellowship Donors and members
of the Circle of Hope program. Peter thanked
everyone for their outstanding contributions to
cutting edge cancer research in Israel. A new
film produced by Israel Cancer Association
USA was shown during the evening. The film
highlights the outstanding work that is being
done by the Israel Cancer Association and the
breakthroughs that have been discovered as
a result of the support given to the research
scientists in Israel.
In January, ICA USA held its first Luncheon
Lecture of the season, featuring
William G. Kerr PhD, Associate Professor of
the Department of Interdisciplinary Oncology at
the H. Lee Moffit Comprehensive Cancer Center
at the University of South Florida, in Tampa. He
discussed “Stem Cells in Health: Possibilities
and Challenges.
February 1, the Israel Cancer Association held
its Annual Gala at the Mar-A-Lago Club in Palm
Beach, Florida, honoring Linda R. Kaminow
and presenting the E. G. Rosenblatt Award for
Scientific Achievement to Dr. David P. Kelsen
Chief of Gastrointestinal Oncology Services at