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GIFTS 0 OFFICE PRODUCTS 0 FURNITURE 51 \N • Fort 0 Shelby, WO 963-0 000 ea Compiled by Steve Stein JEWISH COMMUNAL profes- sionals are invited to attend "As the World Turns: Inter-Agency Relations in the 21st Century" at the Jewish Federation's sixth an- nual Professional Management Conference June 17 at Temple Is- rael. Vicki Agron, assistant vice president of campaign planning and budgeting at the United Jew- ish Appeal, will deliver the keynote address. The half-day conference, which is open to professional staff mem- bers of Jewish organizations, agencies and religious institu- tions, will begin at 8:45 a.m. Par- ticipants will learn how to develop financial resources effectively, im- prove communications with lay leaders and professional col- leagues, serve diverse con- stituencies simultaneously and leave the office behind mentally as well as physically. The registration fee includes conference materials, breakfast and lunch. For further informa- tion, call Fern Hoberman Kepes at Federation, 6424260, ext. 255. AMERICAN-ISRAEL Cham- ber of Commerce of Michigan is hosting a cocktail reception for chamber members and prospec- tive members from 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 6 at Kmart Corporation In- ternational Headquarters in Troy. For further information, call the chamber at 661-1948. WORKING WOMEN and the challenges they face in their ca- reers and at their workplaces is the subject of a seminar spon- sored by the Womencenter at Oakland Community College's Orchard Ridge campus. It will be held from 10 a.m. to noon June 11 on campus. Vicki Elmer, "Women at Work" columnist for the Detroit Free Press, will be the guest speaker. For further infor- mation, call 471-7602. imately 50 members. It is the lo- cal chapter of the 6,000-member National Association of Remod- elers Inc. For information on MRA membership and programs, call 559-2373. NEW LEADERSHIP has taken the reins at the Detroit- based law firm of Butzel Long. Richard Rassel has been named chairman and CEO and Stephen Bromberg is chief operating offi- cer. They replace William Saxton and Harold Ruemenapp, who re- main shareholders and members of the board of directors, execu- tive committee and the compen- sation committee. Both Mr. Saxton and Mr. Ruemenapp have been with Butzel Long for more than 40 years. HIRAM WALKER & Sons Inc. has once again selected the Anthony M. Franco Inc. public re- lations agency in Detroit to pro- vide public relations counsel and implement activities for its Hi- ram Walker Culinary Showcase. The second annual showcase, which will be part of the Detroit Tastefest July 2-4, features local chefs and restaurateurs present- ing original recipes using Hiram Walker products. CUSTOM FORM Mfg. Inc. of Elkhart, Ind., has selected the Bingham Farms-based Berline Group to handle its national ad- vertising and public relations. Custom Form is an automotive afterrnarket supplier specializing in the manufacture of pickup truck bedliners, tonneau covers and bug shields. A NEW Orchid Cafe restau- rant, featuring Thai cuisine, has opened at 30 West Square Lake Road at Livernois in Troy. The original Orchid Cafe, which be- gan doing business in 1991, is at 3303 Rochester Road in Troy. THIRTEEN local financial in- stitutions have joined together to create Oakland County's first CRA Association. The association will act as an intermediary to in- form financial institutions of com- munity reinvestment opportunities. For further infor- mation, contact South Oakland County government liaison Jean Chamberlain at 858-1685. KIDS can create a tie for Fa- ther's Day at the Shirt Box in Southfield. The annual event is scheduled for noon to 6 p.m. June 12 and 4-7 p.m. June 16. Art sup- plies will be provided. For further information, call Shirt Box own- er Ron Elkus at 352-1080. NEW BOARD members for the Michigan Remodeling Asso- ciation (MRA) include John Newmyer, president; Cary Green- berg, vice president; Marlene Budman, secretary; Deanna Burtka, treasurer; and Jeff Stel- la and Adam Helfman, executive directors. The MRA is a non-prof- it trade association with approx- Do you have an item for "Memos"? Please send it to Steve Stein at The Jew- ish News, 27676 Franklin, Southfield, MI 48034. A picture would be appreci- ated. It can be color or black-and-white, but it must be in focus. If you wish to have the picture returned, you must enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope. MEMOS