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The following slate will serve as the regional officers for two-year terms: president, Saul Waldman; executive vice president, Beverly Baker; vice presidents, Dr. Leora Bar-Levav, Rayna Kogan, Dr. Henry Kristal, Sheldon L. Miller, Dr. Lester Zeff; chair executive committee, ZOA Past President Joseph F. Savin; treasurer, Seymour Rabotnick; secretary, Diane Savin; honorary chair of the board, Sidney Silverman. Rabbi Herbert A. Yoskowitz blessed the new officers.