Western Region Evening of Tribute

American Friends of The Hebrew University’s Western Region held a special Installation and Donor Recognition Reception in Los Angeles at the Brentwood Country Club on June 24, 2010 in honor of outgoing Region president, Barry H. Lippman and new Region president, Mark S. Vidergauz, who assumed office on July 1.  The" Evening of Tribute" also honored AFHU’s dedicated Friends and patrons who were presented with distinguished recognition level awards for their generous contributions in support of The Hebrew University of Jerusaelm. The evening's guest speaker was Joel Kotkin, author and internationally-recognized authority on global, economic and political trends.

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  l-r: New Western Region President, Mark S. Vidergauz with wife Dr. Sharon Vidergauz and outgoing Region President, Barry H. Lippman with wife, Ronda Lippman

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  Joyce Brandman and Brindell Gottlieb pose proudly with their esteemed Benefactors awards, presented in recognition of their extraordinary support of The Hebrew University.

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  l-r: Bob Mann, Brindell Gottlieb, Mindy Mann, Ruth Flinkman and Michael Koss

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  l-r: Sid Moray, Jackie & Marvin Jubas and Hella & Chuck Hershson

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  Mark Vidergauz presents the AFHU Guardian Award to Janey & Al Sweet.

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  Morton La Kretz & Phyllis Marell

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  Barry Lippman presents the Founders Award to Michael Cypers.

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  Mark Vidergauz pays tribute to Guardians Joel Mandel and wife Rebecca (not pictured).

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  Western Region Executive Director Matthew Ross presents a special token of appreciation to outgoing President Barry Lippman.

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  New Region Board member Dan Gardenswartz and Mark Vidergauz

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  Proud parents Mark and Sharon Vidergauz flank daughter Kira Vidergauz.

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  Proud parents Ronda & Barry Lippman with daughter Alissa Lippman (center)

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  Mark Vidergauz presents the Guardian Award to Dr. William Isacoff.

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  Barry Lippman presents the Trustee pin to Mindy and Robert Mann.

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  Barry Lippman presents Founders Award to Corie and Michael Koss.

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  Lois Fishman and Henry Fetter (center, right), recieve the Founders Award from Barry Lippman.

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  Anna Sanders Eigler with the Founders Award presented to her by Barry Lippman.

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  Back row, l-r: Richard & Paulette Kam, Mark and Sharon Vidergauz, Eric Hirschowitz, Bettina and Len Brenner, Henry Hirschowitz; seated front row: Mendel and Faye Vidergauz, Cynthia Hirschowitz

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  Pamela and Stanley Maron

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  Reesa & Dr. Gerald Niznick

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  Barry Lippman with son Scott Lippman

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  Guest speaker, author Joel Kotkin