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American Jewish Committee honors David Verinder

The AJC Civic Achievement Award Dinner was held Nov. 15 at Michael's On East.


  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 7:58 p.m. November 15, 2018
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It was a night for celebration as AJC honored Sarasota Memorial Memorial Health Care System President and CEO, David Verinder.

The AJC Civic Achievement Award is given to one local individual each year for their personal achievements and civic-minded leadership.

To honor Verinder, AJC hosted the Civic Achievement Award Dinner Nov. 15 at Michael's On East. The evening included a welcome from AJC Regional Director Brian Lipton, followed by dinner and a speech from AJC Assistant Executive Director Melanie Pell. The program ended with the tribute to Verinder and an acceptance speech from him.

Co-Chairs Lisa and Matt Walsh, Monica Verinder, Honoree David Verinder and Co-Chairs Lizzie and Dr. Dean Hautamaki
Co-Chairs Lisa and Matt Walsh, Monica Verinder, Honoree David Verinder and Co-Chairs Lizzie and Dr. Dean Hautamaki
AJC Regional Director Brian Lipton, AJC Regional President Anne Virag and Honoree David Verinder
AJC Regional Director Brian Lipton, AJC Regional President Anne Virag and Honoree David Verinder
The Michael's On East ballroom was elegantly decorated.
The Michael's On East ballroom was elegantly decorated.
White floral arrangements decorated the table.
White floral arrangements decorated the table.
The AJC Civic Achievement Award Dinner was hosted at Michael's On East.
The AJC Civic Achievement Award Dinner was hosted at Michael's On East.
Brian Lipton placed a photo of AJC Assistant Executive Director Melanie Pell's son on her table spot.
Brian Lipton placed a photo of AJC Assistant Executive Director Melanie Pell's son on her table spot.
The Civic Achievement Award honored David Verinder.
The Civic Achievement Award honored David Verinder.
Wayne Ruben, Karen Levy, Ina Levy, Aaron Ruben and Ronna Ruben
Wayne Ruben, Karen Levy, Ina Levy, Aaron Ruben and Ronna Ruben
Glorida Feibus and Beth Pressman
Glorida Feibus and Beth Pressman
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Joseph DePeters, Sharon Wetzler DePeters and Bill and Candy Noonan
Judy and Bill Stanford
Judy and Bill Stanford
Dawn and Mark Payton with Joan and Bart Levenson
Dawn and Mark Payton with Joan and Bart Levenson
Co-Chairs Bev and Bob Bartner
Co-Chairs Bev and Bob Bartner
Ida Zito and Elaine Keating
Ida Zito and Elaine Keating
Toby and Rueben Holland
Toby and Rueben Holland
A wedge salad was served for the first course.
A wedge salad was served for the first course.
Alan, Dorothy and Marc Freedland
Alan, Dorothy and Marc Freedland
Roberto and Mildred Nercado
Roberto and Mildred Nercado
Albert and Norma Cohen
Albert and Norma Cohen
Sandi Kligman and Marilyn Kushen
Sandi Kligman and Marilyn Kushen
Mort Siegel, Marilyn Shuman and David Chaifetz
Mort Siegel, Marilyn Shuman and David Chaifetz
Jean Weidner Goldstein, Brent Greeno and Margaret Wise
Jean Weidner Goldstein, Brent Greeno and Margaret Wise
Deb Kabinoff and Jenni Hudson
Deb Kabinoff and Jenni Hudson
AJC Assistant Executive Director Melanie Pell and a photo of her son, Emmett.
AJC Assistant Executive Director Melanie Pell and a photo of her son, Emmett.

 

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