Scott Anderson Roast gives attendees something to laugh about

Supporters of JHCF roasted Scott Anderson at Michael’s Wine Cellar.

  • By Niki Kottmann
  • | 11:46 a.m. November 15, 2016
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Board members and supporters of the Jewish Housing Council Foundation celebrated beloved Vice President of Philanthropy Scott Anderson on Monday, Nov. 14 at Michael’s Wine Cellar. Guests enjoyed wine and a gourmet dinner while listening to various friends and JHCF colleagues “roast” Anderson, who said he would rather have people make fun of him instead of honor him with a traditional dinner.

The event served as a precursor to the organization’s annual Keeping the Dream Alive fundraiser, which happened directly afterwards in the ballroom of Michael’s On East.

Betty Schoenbaum and Linda DiGabriele
Betty Schoenbaum and Linda DiGabriele
Carol Camiener with Ben and Gigi Huberman
Carol Camiener with Ben and Gigi Huberman
Kevin Keeney and BJ Creighton
Kevin Keeney and BJ Creighton
Chairwoman Debbie Haspel and Gerri Aaron
Chairwoman Debbie Haspel and Gerri Aaron
Anne Garlington, Dorothea Sandland and Jill Levine
Anne Garlington, Dorothea Sandland and Jill Levine
Randy Mallitz, board president, and Irna Blumenthal
Randy Mallitz, board president, and Irna Blumenthal
Honoree Scott Anderson and JHCF CEO Heidi Brown
Honoree Scott Anderson and JHCF CEO Heidi Brown
Chairwomen Debbie Haspel and Chairman Larry Haspel laugh as they introduce Scott Anderson to begin the roast.
Chairwomen Debbie Haspel and Chairman Larry Haspel laugh as they introduce Scott Anderson to begin the roast.
Mickey Fine and Susan Mallitz
Mickey Fine and Susan Mallitz
Janet and Bruce Udell with Graci McGillicuddy
Janet and Bruce Udell with Graci McGillicuddy
Scott Anderson listens to JHCF Board President Merrill Wynne recite a poem that he wrote for the roast. Wynne signed and laminated the poem so he would give it to Anderson as a gift.
Scott Anderson listens to JHCF Board President Merrill Wynne recite a poem that he wrote for the roast. Wynne signed and laminated the poem so he would give it to Anderson as a gift.
Scott Anderson laughs as Jill Levine roasts him.
Scott Anderson laughs as Jill Levine roasts him.
Morton Siegel and Anne Virag
Morton Siegel and Anne Virag
Guests gathered at Michael’s On East to watch Vice President of Philanthropy Scott Anderson get roasted.
Guests gathered at Michael’s On East to watch Vice President of Philanthropy Scott Anderson get roasted.

 

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