Fisher AZA Members Learn
of Max Fisher's Legacy

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During 2006, a new AZA chapter was established and named
in memory of philanthropist and business leader Max M.
Fisher. Max Fisher's daughter, Jane Sherman, subsequently
met with members of Max Fisher AZA to talk with them
about her father and his dedication to the Jewish Community.

Gerald S. Cook
Then and Now

Gerald S. Cook, shown at left, when
he was Aleph Godol of Sy-Teens AZA in
1960, and right,
as he appears ir" "
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today as an
attorney with
Honigman,
Miller and Schwartz. He works with his
friend, Chuck Nida, who was the
chapter's Aleph Godol two years later.
Sy-Teens AZA, short for Suburban Youth
Teens,was the first suburban Detroit
BBYO chapter.

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Ida Nathan Is Honored

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Fisher AZA members surround Jane Sherman as she talked about
the legacy of her father, the late Max M. Fisher.

Ida Nathan, a long-time BBYO
board member and volunteer,
recently was chosen as BBYO's
Mitzvah Hero for recognition
in Shalom Street at the West
Bloomfield Jewish Community
Center. She holds a service key
for her dedication to Michigan
Region BBYO. In addition, Ida
was honored by Jewish
Apartments & Services as a
recipient of that agency's 2007
"Eight Over Eighty" Award for
community service.

1313Y0 Shares
the Warmth

Alex Prog, AZA Council
Shaliach, and Elayna
Zack, BBG Council
Sh'licha, exhibit fleece
blankets made as a
community service
project during Regional
Convention.

Arnie Weiner Retires

Save the Date!

The 26th Annual B'nai B'rith Golf Classic
to benefit BBYO

Monday, June 2, 2008, at
Wabeek Country Club, Bloomfield Hills

Foursomes, sponsors and helpers
are invited to raise fun and friends

for BBYO and the B'nai B'rith family.

Event Chairs:
Ronald Bittker, Michael Fishman, David Lubin

For information, contact Don Cohen
at 248-646-3100
or email: dcohen@bnaibrith.org

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He is also pleased that BBYO's leadership training and his
personal mentoring have encouraged many BBYO alumni and
staff members to become leaders in synagogues, temples and
other organizations, as well as serve on the BBYO Commission.
Arnie says that one of the major changes over the years has
been the "pressures on kids. Kids are busier. Jewish kids are
more integrated into school activities, which is a major
competitor for the time kids have. There is a need for kids to
be involved in more than one outside activity, but BBYO is still
important enough that this is still a priority for them," he
comments.
"Arnie served so long with such a passion and devotion, it
made for a steady ride for Michigan Region", said Bruce
Gorosh, Commission member, past AZA regional vice
president and former advisor. "The Michigan Region has the
best program with the best long-term effects—filling the void
in Jewish life after bar mitzvah," Rick Segal stated.
"For Arnie, it's always about the kids. He has left an
incredible legacy and after he leaves, we will strive to
continue building on his foundation," said Barbara Horowitz,
BBYO Commission Chair.

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