On December 6, 2018 the Jewish Federation of Winnipeg held its Annual General Meeting as part of its 80^th year. The Federation presented its audited financial statements, appointed its auditors for next year, and provided the community with a hard copy of its annual report. To review the annual report click here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/bc919559-f89c-41f6-99d5-fe4d56b45106

At the meeting Laurel Malkin provided a review of the year’s activities. The Federation highlighted the 20^th anniversary of the Provincial Nominee Program and GrowWinnipeg. To that end Dafne Orbach made a presention about her experience as a newcomer and committed and highly involved community member, who arrived in Canada as a direct result of the GrowWinnipeg and Provincial Nominee Program.

Elaine Goldstine , CEO of the Federation shared with all present Federation’s 2019 goals. Since the meeting  took place during Chanukah, it was begun  by lighting the Menorah.

Laurel Malkin presented Elaine Goldstine with a special thank you on behalf of the Board and staff of the Federation in recognition of her 25 years of dedicated service.

At the meeting the, the 2018 Board and staff members were thanked and outgoing board members were given a certificate of appreciation (present to receive was Israel Ludwig, absent were Anna Shusterman, Alejandra Mozes).

Guests were able to view a power point of images and documents as well as a display of same in honour of the Jewish Federation of Winnipeg's 80^th anniversary.

New and returning Board members were welcomed. The 2019 Board is listed below:

Josh Blatt, Allocations Chair

Eduardo Borovich

Baillie Chisick

Jessica Cogan, Israel and Overseas Chair

Sherry Lercher Davis, Jewish Child and Family Service's Representative

Laura Diamond

Carol Duboff, Community Planning Chair

Miral Gabor

Jason Gisser, Next Generation Initiatives Chair

Debbie Hoffman, Rady JCC Representative

Daniela Jacobsohn

Laurelle Harris, Public Affairs and Advocacy Co-Chair

Ellen Kroft, Women's Philanthropy Co-Chair

Steve Kroft, CJA/Financial Development Chair

Joel Lazer, Vice President

Lindsey Leipsic, Young Adult Division Chair

Adam Levene, Immediate Past President

Laurel Malkin, President

Abby Morris, Honourary Counsellor

Dafne Orbach

Paula Parks, Women's Philanthropy Co-Chair

Stephen Rosenfield

Elana Schultz, Education & Engagement Chair

Carrier Shenkarow

Sean Shore, Winnipeg Board of Jewish Education Representative

Candice Tenenbein, Public Affairs and Advocacy Co-Chair

Eric Winograd, Jewish Foundation of Manitoba Representative

Gustavo Zentner, Finance Chair/Treasurer

Elaine Goldstine will give a report about the meeting in her CEO message in January 2019.