President's Column by EGA. Scherr KEREN KAYEMETH 1.E1SRAEl have been writing the President's Column for some time and periodically I've chosen to write about the ad- vantages that our Deferred Gift Programs offer to potential donors. I think this topic is important and wor- thy of repetition because of the wonderful and unique financial benefits available to both the JNF as well as the the potential plan participants. Current tax laws enable individuals to makecost effective gifts to charitable programs because top tax brackets can now range to just under 40%. The JNF Deferred Gift programs, however, can provide sub- stantial additional benefits to both you and your heirs. For example, establishing a Charitable Remainder Trust can provide an ad- vantageous annual income, remove uncertainty from your ongoing investment decisions, and establish a substantial charitable donation with the Jewish National Fund for the benefit of our people in Israel. Here's how it works: You take any amount currently invested at low earning rates and upon maturity donate it to the JNF. In re- turn, JNF will establish a fixed annuity payable quarterly for the rest of your life. The amount of the payment will depend on the amount donated and your age, but the rate of return will be much higher than any comparable CD or similar investment available. In summary, establishing a Charitable Remainder Trust with JNF will: 1. Provide a stable, advantageous and reliable income source you will never outlive. 2. Provide you with a current Federal income tax deduction. 3. Reduce your exposure to Federal Estate Tax. 4. Furnish resources to enable JNF to continue its much needed work for our fellow Jews in Israel. It is particularly gratifying to note that many of our JNF supporters have inquired about these programs and that a number of these Deferred Gift Programs have been established over the last year. As more and more people have taken the time to find out about the many advantages of these programs, the rate of programs established has increased strongly. In each case, the donor has discovered that the program set up and structured to that donor's specific situation will produce advantageous current income yields to the donor, Federal income tax deductions and Federal estate tax benefits, and support for all the important work of the JNF. Based upon my experience working with three specific donors to set up Deferred Gift Programs, I know you will be doing your- self a favor by getting the facts to help you decide how you can derive the benefits these programs offer. Please call the JNF office at 557-6644 and ask for Ed Rosenthal to find out more. Women Of JNF Elect Officers 17100 West 10 Mile. Road Southfield, MI 48075 Phone 557-6644 FAX: (313) 557-2412 At a meeting held on Tuesday, June 14, 1994, the Women of Jewish National Fund elected the following officers: Sandy Schore, President; Bea Feigelman, Vice president of Fundraising; Bess Axelrod, Vice President of Pro- gramming; Naomi Floch, Bess Glazier, Sadie Goren and Ruth Kimmel, Programming Com- mittee; Sadie Goren, Vice Pfesi- dent of Membership; Helen Rosenfeld, Honorary Chairman of Membership; Ruth Kimmel, Vice President of Blue Boxes; Elizabeth Weiss, Co-Chairman, Maurice Glazier, Assistant; Belle Greenbaum, Donor Comptrol- ler; Reba Bloom, Recording Secretary; Jean Klafer, Corre- sponding Secretary, Reba Bloom, Bess Glazier and Evelyn Wallace, Donor Hostesses; Naomi Floch, Dues Secretary; Edith Kolodney and Helen Rosenfeld, Special Gifts; Sophie Braverman, Hospi- tality Chairman; Elizabeth Weiss and Evelyn Wallace, Co-Chair- men; Bess Axelrod, Reba Bloom, Sybil Bodzin, Ann Rosenberg and EYelyn Wallace, Phone Squad. President, Sandy Schore, has been involved in the Jewish community for many, many years and effectively serves numerous Jewish Organizations. She has worked as a Volunteer for the Na- tional Council ofJewish Women, Sinai Hospital, Women ofJewish Nation al Fund, Hadassah Women's Organization, ORT and the Jewish Family Service. Mrs. Schore was a past President, five terms, of Zager Chapter of B'nai B'rith, and served similar- ly for five terms as President of the Sisterhood of B'nai David. She has worked untiringlyfor the Zionist Organization of Detroit, Sandy Schore, president Women of JNF. is a Sponsor of JARC, and is a for- mer Vice President of the League ofJewish Women. Mrs. Schore is a Lifetime Member of all the aforementioned organizations. Sandy Schore succeeds Shirley Kraft who has served for over 40 years in the leadership capacity, of the Women of JNF as Presi- dent, Financial Vice President, Fundraising Vice President and a host. of other offices. Mrs. Schore expressed that she hopes to serve as a catalyst for many women to join the Women of JNF in order to continue with the development of the State of Is- rael and provide a more mean- ingful quality of life to all the residents. The Installation of Officers is scheduled for Tuesday, August 16, 1994 at Temple Emanu-El beginning at 12:00 Noon. Re- freshments will be served. For further information, please call JNF, 557-6644. • Congratulations To Sadie Cohn on the occasion of her 95th Birthday. May you live, in good health, to 120. ❖ Blue Boxes Can Be Picked Up At Your Home Garden Donors Enrolled As Of July 12, 1994 Sherman Shapiro, Vice Pres- ident of the JNF Council and Chairman of the Blue Box Cam- paign, announces that the Young Leadership ofJewish Na- tional Fund has agreed to pick up all "lost" Blue Boxes in our community. There are approx- imately 2,000 Blue Box Holders. Many families have been unable to either bring the boxes to drop-off locations or to the JNF office. For this reason, our 25 to 40 year-old leaders will bring a fresh Blue Box to all those who call into our office. Receipts will be forwarded in the mail short- ly after pickup. Please call the JNF office, 557- 6644, if you have a Blue Box to be cleared. 4:4, We acknowledge with sincere appreciation the following gar- den donors who enrolled in the Michigan Garden Club as ofJuly 12, 1994: Parents of SAMATHA BETH ROLLINGER; friends of HELEN RING; BERNICE & DANIEL PINSKY; friends of SHIRLEY 8c ARTHUR POLLACK •:• JNF Young People's Mission November 13-23, 1994 JNF will be sponsoring Artzenu. Yisrael IV Mission to Israel for in- dividuals between the ages of 25 and 40. This will be a unique op- portunity to travel with young men and women from across the United States and see Israel through th eyes of JNF. Partici- pants will take ajeep ride into the desert; travel to Eilat; tour the old city of Jerusalem, and so much more. The price is right...$1,899 per person complete from De- troit. This incudes a gift to JNF. For further information, con- tact Ed Rosenthal at JNF, 557- 6644. ❖ Golden Book Subscribers As Of July 12, 1994: Golden Book subscribers help the JNF continue land reclama- tion in Israel. We salute the fol- lowing contributors of Golden Books as ofJuly 12, 1994: ROBERT ADELL; DAVID B. & DOREEN HERMELIN; EMMA & ISAAC SCHAVER; MARLENE & PAUL BORMAN; PEARLENA & JASON BODZIN. ❖ "Of Blessed Memory" We mourn the loss of: SAMUEL GELLER; NATHAN KOWAL; Beloved father of JOEL TAUBER; and EVELYN VIEDRAH. ❖ JNF Extends A Speedy Recovery To: Bessie Berris, Helen Rosenfeld, Irwin Sherman. 4.•