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27th Annual
Love Our Kids
Gala
JUNE 8, 2016
An Evening Dedicated
To Celebrating And Supporting
Excellence In
Early Childhood Education
that serving the
community today
leads to a better
tomorrow.
PNC is proud to support
Federation Early Learning
Services “Love Our Kids Gala”.
©2016 The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. All rights reserved. PNC Bank, National Association. Member FDIC
Welcome
Federation Early Learning Services
27th Annual
Love Our Kids Gala
Lt. Governor Mike Stack
CHAMPION FOR CHILDREN
Mike was chosen for this award because of our connection with
him for past 15+ years. During this time, Mike has been
a wonderful friend to FELS, having an ongoing
relationship with our Lassin and Paley Early Learning
Centers including their staff and families.
He is also a long-standing supporter of providing
excellence in child care and early childhood
education throughout the Delaware Valley.
Michael B. Dubin, Ad Book Chair
It gives me great pleasure to again serve as your Ad
Book Chair. It also allows me to again personally thank
you, our many friends, business associates and board
members, for your enthusiasm in placing and soliciting
advertisements in this year’s “Love Our Kids” Ad Book.
Your ads, donations and ticket purchases make the
gala, our largest fundraising event, a financial success.
With so many organizations competing for charitable
contributions, we feel honored that you have chosen
to support FELS. The impact of your efforts can be seen on the smiling faces of
more than 1,000 children whom FELS serves daily. As the cost of providing high
quality child care increases, it is vital that our contributions increase. Thank you for
choosing FELS. You do make a difference!
I would like to congratulate someone else who makes a difference, Lt. Governor
Mike Stack, for his continued support of FELS and the children of the Delaware
Valley.
A special thank you to our Development Team for all their support and for working
so hard on this event: Joanne Stretz, VP of Development and Debbie Koobrick,
Office Administrator.
To all of our guests this evening, I extend a heartfelt thank you on behalf of
our children and the board for contributing to this wonderful celebration by
generously giving of your hearts, your time and your money.
You are our champions for children!
With much appreciation,
Michael B. Dubin
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27th Annual
Love Our Kids
Gala
Messages and Recognitions........... 2 - 13, 23, 24
How FELS Makes a Difference................. 14 - 22
Benefactors................................................ 25 - 28
Advocates................................................... 29 - 41
Patrons........................................................ 42 - 53
Partners...................................................... 54 - 78
Associates................................................... 79 - 88
Friends...................................................... 89 - 102
Supporters.............................................. 103 - 109
Contributors........................................... 110 - 113
Legislator Support................................. 114 - 128
Jewels.............................................................. 129
Staff................................................ 130 - 135, 138
Index....................................................... 136 - 137
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Regarded as a leader in the field, Federation Early Learning Services (FELS) has
provided quality programs since 1911.
We enroll infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school age children from diverse
economic, religious and racial backgrounds on a year-round basis. With eight
centers and two public school sites located in Philadelphia, Montgomery and
Delaware Counties, we serve 1,000 children annually.
For over four decades, we have provided classroom supports for children with
special needs, while helping their families identify and obtain resources vital to
their child’s optimum development.
We are extremely proud of our staff many of whom have been with us for over
10 years. Their commitment to continuing their education and remaining
current with best practices has resulted in their receiving prestigious awards
during their careers with us.
Our professional staff serve in key regional and state leadership positions,
advocating for increased funding, higher standards and meaningful legislation
to ensure quality programs for all children. We have also served as a resource
for other early childhood education programs, offering advice, support and
technical assistance.
Mission Statement
Federation Early Learning Services (FELS) provides excellence in child care and
early childhood education for all families from diverse backgrounds throughout
the Delaware Valley.
Built on a foundation of Jewish values and traditions for over a century, FELS is
a recognized leader, helping families’ access affordable child care, providing
innovative programs for children and consultation services to the early childhood
community.
FELS will continue to:
Vision Statement
•Promote excellence by achieving and retaining national accreditation
•Promote excellence by achieving and retaining endorsement by the
Commonwealth through the Keystone STARS Quality Initiative
•Provide safe and stimulating environments that teach children and their families
to respect diversity and honor differences
•Operate facilities that uphold the highest standards for learning and safety
•Serve as a leading regional resource for the early childhood community
•Maximize the abilities of all infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten and
school-age children enrolled in our programs
•Advocate for quality early childhood education in Pennsylvania
•Provide competitive compensation and benefits to attract and retain
qualified staff
•Build a strong and vibrant Jewish community by offering Jewish Family Life
education programs to enrolled families and the communities we serve
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Maddy Malis, President and CEO
I am so excited that Lt. Governor Mike Stack
agreed to accept our inaugural Champion for
Children Award. I cannot think of any public
figure more deserving. For so many years I
have shared stories with our Board of Directors
about his special relationship with our Lassin
and Paley Early Learning Centers. One of my
earliest memories of meeting Mike was at Paley
when he parted the Red Sea as he joined in our
Passover celebration. Just watching the kids run
into his arms when we entered the Kindergarten
room was such a joy. For over the past 15 years, Mike has been a fixture
at our Centers for these and for many other events as well, joining with
our families in many activities.
Fighting for Pennsylvania’s children is not always a popular fight. Mike has
never shied away from helping State government do the right things. I
can’t thank Mike enough for being an extraordinary friend to FELS and a
wonderful friend to all of Pennsylvania’s youngest population.
I am also excited that you have joined our Lt. Governor and FELS in our
continued efforts to ensure that our children receive a high quality early
childhood education. With your support we can provide educational
programs recognized by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Keystone
STARS Quality Initiative Program and by the National Association for the
Education of Young Children.
With your help we can work to ensure that our most vulnerable Americans
are on track starting at birth giving them the opportunities that will help
them to succeed in the future.
Thank you for your investing in our children.
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Thank You
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Maddy Malis, President and CEO
Chair
Vice Chair
Vice Chair
Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer
Corresponding Secretary
Recording Secretary
David Pollack
Michael B. Dubin
Chuck Finder
Evan Segal
Benjamin Persofsky
Scott Schwartz
Cathy Seiler
Rita Lifson
Kay Lokoff
Gary Novick
Ronald Perilstein
David Pudlin
Gail Rosenberg
Helene Rosenfeld
Charlotte Rosenthal
Josh Rothbard
Edyie Rudman
Ellen Scolnic
Marisa Shuter
Barbara Spector
Ryan Udell
Marcia Wasserman
Sandra S. Axelrod
Scott Barsky
Carol Blank Barsh
Robert A. Clair
Jason Cole
Ellen DiStefano
William England
Ellen J. Friedman
Steve Gable
Ilene Garlin
Mary Bert Gutman
Jill Kleeman
Michael Koffler
Ellen L. Kolodner
Kate Legge
ADVISORY BOARD
Marcy K. Bacine
Marc Clair, AIA
Sharon Easterling
David R. Fair
Norman S. Finkel
Carol A. Gantman, Ph.D.
Ellen Horowitz Matz
Representative John P. Sabatina
Honorable Allyson Schwartz
Commissioner Joshua D. Shapiro
Harriet Weiss
Honorable Constance Williams
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Message from David Pollack, Board Chair
Dear Friend,
On behalf of our engaged Board of Directors, our tireless
staff, all of our beautiful FELS Kids and their supportive
families, I am honored to take this opportunity of thanking
you for all you have done to make this evening’s gala
such a great success. Our organization’s good work would
be impossible without the continued enthusiasm and
commitment of our many friends.
We are here tonight to celebrate many accomplishments.
First and foremost we are proud that FELS continues to
provide excellent early childhood education to more than
1,000 families throughout the Delaware Valley, and remains
committed to exploring any and every opportunity for
expanding our services to untapped communities. Our
newest expansion and 9th synagogue collaboration will take
place this summer, when the Lokoff Early Learning Center in
Ambler re-locates to Tiferet Bet Israel (TBI) in Blue Bell, merging our two early childhood
programs and creating tremendous synergy and excitement in the process.
We are also here this evening to celebrate Lt. Governor Mike Stack, our inaugural
Champion for Children recipient. Through the hard work and unyielding commitment
of legislators like Mike, the cause of early childhood is enjoying a most favored status in
the executive branches of our federal and state governments. We are buoyed to hear
President Obama, along with many legislators and private funders, champion the strategy
of preparing children to enter school ‘Ready to Learn’. Yet, there is still much work to be
done, especially when it comes to affording all families access to quality early education
regardless of their socioeconomic, ethnic, or educational backgrounds. Like FELS, Lt.
Governor Stack believes firmly that any one child who is left on the sidelines is simply one
child too many.
Please know that this great work needs the ongoing commitment and engagement of
our many supporters and friends. I hope that we can continue to count on you to partner
with us in working to change the course of every child’s life for the better. You can do this
by supporting FELS throughout the year, as a catalyst to transforming the role and goal of
education in our lifetime!
There are so much gratitude and appreciation to go around this evening. To our Champion
Sponsor, PNC, and to our Benefactors, Digital Benefit Advisors, Jill and Mark Fishman, The
Haverford Trust Company and Helene Rosenfeld we are most grateful for your generosity.
I also want to express my sincerest gratitude to our co-chairs, Jennifer and Evan Segal and
Cathy and Marc Seiler, for their supreme support of this wonderful organization as well as
to the smashing success of tonight’s event. Long standing Board members like Cathy and
Evan, who as volunteers collaborate with our staff on a multitude of projects, help make
FELS a unique entity in the non-profit world, and make my role as Board Chair such a
privilege and pleasure.
From all of our FELS families, to Cathy and Evan, to our entire Board, to Maddy Malis and
her incredible team, and most especially to YOU, there are simply not enough ‘Thank
Yous’ that convey how your attendance tonight and support throughout the year make
such a positive and powerful difference for so many children in the Delaware Valley.
We are forever grateful and hope to see you again at Gala 2017.
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Mike was chosen for this inaugural award because of our connection with him for the past
15+ years. During this time, as state senator for our two largest centers in Northeast
Philadelphia, he was a wonderful friend to FELS, having an ongoing relationship
with our Paley and Lassin Early Learning Centers
Mike shared his
time, energy and
expertise continually
demonstrating his
commitment to providing
excellence in early
childhood education
throughout the
Delaware Valley.
He encouraged our children to
participate in annual poster contests
for My Favorite President.
The extended family of this winner
(left), who had recently become
U.S. citizens were so proud, they
wept during the ceremony
honoring their preschooler.
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FELS Champion for Children Award Recipient
Whenever FELS had a milestone
occasion, Mike was on hand to
help celebrate. He serves as an
ambassador singing praises about
our centers being models for
others to emulate.
Mike shared with us that
“FELS feels like family”
And we agree!
Paley Kindergarten teacher Sandy
Blumstein, with her class, outside
then State Senator Mike Stack’s
office, asking for his support of
legislation to promote high quality
early childhood education.
Mike made sure we were aware of
Educational Improvement Tax Credit
(EITC) deadlines so that we could apply
for funds available to schools and child
care programs.
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Thank You
Love Our Kids Gala Committee
We applaud your hard work and planning to ensure this event’s success!
Chairs
Jennifer and Evan Segal
Cathy and Marc Seiler
Honorary Chairs
The Honorable Lawrence Farnese
State Senator, First Senatorial District
Former State Senator, Bob Rovner
The Honorable John Sabatina, Jr.
State Senator, Fifth Senatorial District
Ad Book Chair
Michael B. Dubin
Decoration and Food Committee
Ilene Garlin
Jill Kleeman
Helene Rosenfeld
Staff
Deborah Koobrick
Joanne Stretz
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Jennifer and Evan Segal, Co-Chairs
Jennifer and I are honored to be co-chairing
the 27th Annual Love Our Kids Gala along
with Cathy and Marc Seiler. We look forward
to a wonderful night celebrating early
childhood education with friends old and new,
and presenting the inaugural FELS Champion
for Children Award to Lt. Governor Mike
Stack. I remember Mike visiting our centers as
far back as 2006 when I first joined the FELS
board and really appreciate his consistent
interest and advocacy for our organization.
Jen and I love being part of the FELS community and the work it does in
providing quality early care and education. Our own children, Savannah
and Graham, are alumni of Lokoff, so we know first-hand the importance
of their Pre-K development. And as parents within the FELS community,
we built relationships with other families that will last a lifetime.
Tonight we also celebrate the commitment and dedication of the FELS
teachers who provide “The best of everything from the beginning”. We
are proud that our faculty is recognized both regionally and nationally for
their critical role in the lives of so many young children. We also want to
recognize other FELS employees whose enthusiasm and hard work help
support our families.
We are thankful to our Gala Committee: Ad Book Chair: Michael Dubin;
Food and Decoration Committee Members: Helene Rosenfeld,
Jill Kleeman and Ilene Garlin for their efforts in helping make tonight’s
event successful.
Thank you for your generosity and your presence here this evening.
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Thank You
Our Funders
Because of you, we can provide the best
of everything from the beginning.
Howard and Terri Abrams Foundation
The Solomon and Sylvia Bronstein Foundation
Camp Council, Inc.
Foundation for Jewish Day Schools
Hess Foundation
Joseph & Sharon Kestenbaum
E. Roy Knoppel Fund
Kranzdorf Foundation
Hannah Langendorf Endowment Fund
Terri Lynne Lokoff Child Care Foundation
Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Passover League of Golden Slipper
Philadelphia Activities Fund
The George W. Rentschler Foundation
Staples Foundation
Audrey Stein Memorial Scholarship Fund
Louis and Bessie Stein Fund
Sally and Max Steinberg Fund
The Scholler Foundation
The Schwartz Foundation
School District of Philadelphia
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey
Young Israel of Elkins Park
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Cathy and Marc Seiler, Co-Chairs
Marc and I look forward to this event each year.
It’s an opportunity to share with you, our family
and friends, how FELS makes a meaningful
impact on our youngest children and their
families. We are also privileged to share this
event with our co-chairs, Jennifer and
Evan Segal.
Jennifer, Evan, Marc and I know that a quality
early childhood educational program is a
necessity for many families. Parents need to be
able to work, support their families and also
know that they are being provided a safe and
educational environment for their child. As a board member for the past
13 years, I know that FELS meets all of these needs; providing the highest
quality educational programs and services in a warm and nurturing setting.
It is important for you to know that having access to such programs can
have a significant impact on a child’s likelihood of success in school, as well
as in their future careers. Decades of research demonstrates that highquality early childhood programs for vulnerable children not only increase
childhood literacy and high school graduation rates, but also reduce crime
and teenage pregnancy. Leading economists say that early childhood
education is a sound public investment, as every dollar spent on these
programs can result in future savings on special education programs, as well
as on the criminal justice system.
Marc and I thank you for supporting FELS and for joining us this evening.
We are fortunate to be able to call Lt. Governor Mike Stack, a friend to FELS
and a supporter of early childhood education. We applaud his work and
congratulate him on being a Champion for Children.
Together, we can make an impactful imprint on our children; helping them
to receive a great foundation; thereby enabling them to reach their full
potential.
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Making a Difference
PROUD ACCOMPLISHMENTS
•Will serve over 1,150 children this year in eight centers and two after
school programs; 50% living at or below the poverty line; 49% living
in single parent households
•Six centers maintained a Keystone STAR 4 rating, the highest
designation possible in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s
Quality Initiative
•Five centers remained accredited by the National Association for
the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Approximately 6% of all
early childhood programs in the United States have achieved this
prestigious and highly regarded designation
•Assisted more than 23,000 low income working families through
our Child Care Information Services Northeast, which provides
resource and referral services and subsidized child care assistance
to low-income families
•Successfully integrated over 200 children with special needs into
our programs
•Awarded $90,000 in scholarship assistance to families in need so
parents could keep their children enrolled in a quality Jewish early
childhood education program while working to keep their families
economically independent
•Raised over $529,000 to improve facilities, enhance programs for
children and promote staff development and retention
•Continued our partnership with the School District of Philadelphia
to provide services to 119 children in our Pre-K Counts and Head
Start classrooms
•Two teachers (K’tonton and Paley Early Learning Center) won the
prestigious Terri Lynne Lokoff/Children’s Tylenol National Child Care
Teachers Award
•Excellent staff retention record; 73 staff have been employed over
10 years, 15 over 20 years
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Making a Difference
LITERACY
Developing an appreciation for reading and writing maximizes a child’s
chance to excel in school. Our literacy programs foster imagination and
creativity. Our curriculum also teaches the early literacy skills necessary for
school readiness such as comprehension, phonemic awareness and
vocabulary. Children learn to listen, think critically and discuss while building
language skills, providing them with the foundation for future learning.
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Making a Difference
HEALTHY HABITS
Research continues to support that nutrition and physical activity
play a critical role in the cognitive, emotional and behavioral development
of children. To ensure we are meeting these needs, our curriculum includes
healthy cooking projects, active playgrounds, fitness enrichment programs
and balanced snacks.
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Making a Difference
JEWISH HERITAGE
Both of our children have thrived at the Buerger Early Learning Center
and have established an early love for learning and for their Jewish
identity. Thank you for supporting our family’s efforts to provide a
solid Jewish education for our children.
For the past two years we have been truly happy with the Gutman Early
Learning Center. The staff and families provide a warm and supportive
learning environment. We are pleased with the quality of care and education
that they received. We are especially happy that their Jewish heritage is
included in their everyday lives. Both have benefited from all the special
programming. Our children are the happiest at FELS!
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Making a Difference
TUITION ASSISTANCE
Our dedication to supporting our families, particularly during financially
challenging years, has not wavered. Through the generous support of
donors we have been able to provide over 100 scholarships in
this year alone, ensuring their child receives a high quality
We are so pleased with the care that our children have received in the
care of FELS since they were both twelve weeks old. When we drop off
our the kids for the day, we do so knowing that they will not only learn
a great deal but will spend the day with people who truly love them.
Thank you for this financial assistance. We also benefit in spirit and
are fortunate for our association with the school.
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Making a Difference
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
Through comprehensive staff development programs, our teachers and
administrators remain current with new technology and best practices in early
childhood education. Our staff development programs meet the gold
standards on state and national levels, continually surpassing state
licensing standards. Our teachers distinguish themselves and
our organization by winning prestigious awards like the
Terri Lynne Lokoff/Children’s Tylenol National Child Care Teachers Award.
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Making a Difference
SPECIAL NEEDS
FELS continues to maintain our long and proud history of enrolling children
with special medical, developmental, neurological and behavioral needs.
Teachers working in tandem with our Child Development Specialist design
techniques to provide the optimal inclusion of children with special needs
into typical classroom settings.
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Making a Difference
CAMP
Our centers feature summer programming that keeps education in the
limelight while featuring numerous outdoor activities, weekly themes and
for many centers, time in the pool. Camp Woodlight at Paley offers a safe,
stimulating and welcoming environment for our year-round children and
many school-age children from the community who return year after year.
Field trips, service projects and enrichment specialists comprise our unique
summer all-day programming which is so important to many of the working
parents who count on FELS.
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Making a Difference
OUR FUTURE
FELS meets and maintains the highest standards set nationally through the
National Association for the Education of Young Children and from the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Keystone STARS Quality Initiative Program
ensuring our children are set on the right path to succeed.
Decades of research show that children who enter kindergarten ready to
learn are better positioned to read at grade level by the end of third grade,
graduate from high school, remain employed and are less likely
to engage in criminal activities.
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Message from the Honorary
Chairs
Honorary Chairs:
Honorary Chairs: Honorary Chairs: The Honorable Lawrence Farnese
Bob Rovner
State Senator
Former State Senator
First Senatorial District The Honorable John Sabatina, Jr
State Senator
Fifth Senatorial District
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commend FELS on their 105th year of caring for children and strengthening
families.
With Pennsylvania legislative support for early childhood education and
with many high quality early childhood educational programs throughout
the Commonwealth, together we
are helping to make
our children ready
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Message from Brendon Boyle, US Congressman (PA-13)
WHY INVEST IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND ITS TEACHERS
Providing quality early childhood education
is a crucial step in building a brighter future
for families in Pennsylvania and beyond – a
foundation for healthy growth and learning that
benefits communities for years to come.
Numerous studies demonstrate the health,
cognitive, and social advantages of pre-K
educated children, in addition to economic
benefits for families. Every dollar spent on
pre-k returns up to $17 in later savings and
benefits. Pennsylvania school districts investing in pre-k can recoup as much
as 78 percent in other education savings. Yet, today only 18 percent of
Pennsylvania’s 3-and 4-year-olds have access to high quality, publicly funded
pre-k programs. This is unacceptable.
While most of us agree on the merits of this goal we have encountered some
real challenges in executing this vision, particularly funding early childhood
education centers and certifying qualified staff and teachers. We have made
great strides raising these standards, but we must properly fund and support
the teachers and caretakers who take on these responsibilities. The average
annual turnover rate for child care staff is 30% in the U.S. – 4 times greater
than the nationwide average for elementary school teachers.
I commend the organizations working hard to provide quality early childhood
education programs to thousands of children in Pennsylvania – Keystone
Stars, the PreK for PA Initiative, PreK Counts, Head Start, and many more.
Now, elected leaders must step up to make the necessary investments in
developing and retaining the quality staff necessary to provide our children
the head start they deserve. This, I believe, is the most direct investment in
our future we can make.
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ADVOCATE
Congratulations to FELS
Ellen Friedman, Jeff Cohen
And our Gutman Girls
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ADVOCATE
Congratulations to Mike Stack
for your interest, dedication and support for
early childhood education
and your special attention to
FELS Early Learning Centers.
It is with pride that we honor you with
FELS inaugural Champion for Children award.
Kudos to FELS - consistent “champions” for
Early Learning Centers.
To leadership, teachers and staff for providing
qualitative educational nurturing
and a healthy environment for all our
“Kids” and Parents.
-Mary Bert Gutman33
ADVOCATE
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Salute
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ADVOCATE
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Lt. Governor Stack
and to
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For their
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ADVOCATE
Congratulations
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ADVOCATE
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ADVOCATE
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PATRON
Thank you to the staff and volunteers of FELS
for your dedication in providing a quality
Jewish education for so many children.
We support FELS and we believe in quality,
publicly funded early learning for ALL children.
Proud of our daughter and FELS grad Sarah!
Bill England and Lorie Slass
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PATRON
We are proud to support
FELS
Lynne and Bill Garbose
46
PATRON
The Koffler Family
is Proud
To Support FELS
47
PATRON
The Kolodner Family
congratulates FELS Board and Staff for 105 years
of supporting families while providing exceptional
We look forward to celebrating with you
for many years to come.
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PATRON
49
PATRON
Our growing family is proud to support
FELS!
Ron and Jayne Perilstein
50
PATRON
We salute Lt. Governor Mike Stack
For his many years of service
to the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
And congratulate him as FELS
Champion for Children.
David and Helen Pudlin
51
PATRON
Thank You
Lt. Governor Mike Stack for your support
Of Federation Early Learning Services
And
The Charlotte Rosenthal Family
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PATRON
Congratulations to
for being a Champion for Children
and to FELS
for providing excellence in
Barbara and Gene Spector
53
PARTNER
54
PARTNER
Congratulations to
on being honored with the inaugural
Champion for Children Award
and for all of his continuing support
of FELS and excellence in child care.
Andi and Scott Barsky
55
PARTNER
WE LOVE OUR KIDS….
Ellen and Dana
Jane, Jason, Sophie and Abigail
Jill, Sid and Leigh
Chris, Andy, Alex and Ryan
Nancy Gabel
and
George Broder
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PARTNER
Kamal Elsherif
salutes
Continental Mainenance Co.
Full Janitorial Service
Carpet and Flooring Services
No job too big or too small
856-261-8077
57
PARTNER
In memory of the two loves of my life!
HOPE CLAIR
April 12, 1929 to July 20, 2013
KATE SVITEK
July 1,1979 to February 9, 2002
Bob Clair,
Loving Husband & Grandfather
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PARTNER
Another busy Buerger Early Learning Center Year
Thank You FELS
Rabbi Bill & Emily Kuhn
Rabbi Jill Maderer & Len Lipkin
Rabbi Eli Freedman & Laurel Klein
Cantor Erin & David Frankel
Rabbi Alan & Carol Fuchs
Merrill & Lloyd Brotman, President
Carol & Tom Perloff
Congregation Rodeph Shalom, 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia
www.rodephshalom.org 215-627-6747
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PARTNER
IT TAKES MORE THAN GREAT SHOES TO MAKE A SHOE
BUSINESS SUCCESSFUL. IT TAKES A COMPANY WITH
VALUES THAT PLACE PEOPLE AND COMMUNITY
RIGHT UP THERE WITH THE BOTTOM LINE.
Improving the quality of people’s lives through our products,
our passion, and our commitment to a better tomorrow.
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PARTNER
Delaware River Stevedores,
Inc.
Serving Delaware
the Ports of Philadelphia,
Camden, and Wilmington,
DE
River Stevedores,
Inc.
Serving the Ports of Philadelphia, Camden, and Wilmington, DE
Special Congratulations
to
Special
Congratulations
Lt. Governor
Mike Stackto
Lt. Governor
Mikethe
Stack
on receiving
on receiving
the Award
Champion
for Children
Robert Palaima, President
&
Robert Palaima, President
The Men and Women of
&
Delaware River Stevedores, Inc.
The Men and Women of
441 North Fifth Street, Suite 210
Delaware River Stevedores, Inc.
Philadelphia, PA 19123
441 North Fifth Street, Suite 210
Philadelphia,61PA 19123
PARTNER
DeMasi’s Landscape Design
& Lawn Services
Congratulates FELS on its
27th Annual Love Our Kids Gala
No Job Too Big or Too Small
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CALL JOE AT (267) 394-3618
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PARTNER
Congratulations to FELS for another successful year
in providing quality early childhood education!
Michael, Betsy, Jessica and Sari Dubin
63
PARTNER
64
PARTNER
Kudos to
and
Lieutenant Governor Mike Stack
on their longstanding commitment to
Pennsylvania’s children
Darien, Chuck, Max, Avi and Jake
Finder
65
PARTNER
Sami and Becca
Are
Star Products of FELS!
Lots of Love,
Margie and Sidney Gable
66
PARTNER
We are
proud to support
FELS
and to congratulate
Lt. Governor Mike Stack,
a true Champion for Children
The Gable Family
FELS Alumni Parents, Sundee and Steve
Pictured: FELS Alumni Becca, Sami and their cousins
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PARTNER
Our grandchildren join us
in saluting the staff of FELS
for the wonderful work they do
for so many children.
Ilene and Tom Garlin
68
PARTNER
Honoring
Cathy and Marc Seiler
for Chairing
2016 Love Our Kids Gala
Amy and Wayne Grodsky
69
PARTNER
Lauren Hogan and Jason Wall are honored to continue the legacy of their Grandparents Howard and Terri Abrams Since its inception in 1986, the Howard and Terri Abrams
Foundation has been dedicated to providing
children with special needs the support necessary
to succeed and thrive in a classroom setting.
As trustees, Lauren and Jason are proud to partner
with FELS to help achieve this goal.
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PARTNER
We are proud to support FELS
for providing excellence
in child care and
Jill and Mike Kleeman
71
PARTNER
In honor of
Darien and Chuck Finder
for their commitment and great work!
Sue Ellen and Alan Laken
Laken, Kramer, Cafiso & Pearson
Long Term Care Specialists
100 West Third Avenue, Suite 300
Conshohocken, PA 19428
Phone (610) 940-1907 Fax (610) 940-1914
www.lkcp.net
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PARTNER
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PARTNER
Congratulations to FELS for over
105 years of excellence
in early childhood education
and to Lt. Governor Mike Stack
for being a
Champion for Children
Gail Rosenberg
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PARTNER
The Segal Family and Segal Financial
Congratulates
Thank you for being a Friend of FELS through the years.
Our FELS Alumni!! Savannah and Graham Segal Thank you Terri Lynne Lokoff Center staff for making a difference in our children’s lives!
Evan, Jennifer, Savannah and Graham Segal
Commercial Mortgages and Business Loans www.segalfinancial.com 75
PARTNER
PARTNER
Thanks to FELS for providing us
with lifelong friends.
Congratulations on another amazing year, truly
the best of everything from the beginning.
The Shuter and Levin Families
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PARTNER
Now Our House
Is Your House, Too
Welcome Home to TBI
77
PARTNER
Children’s and Home Décor
Consignment Boutique
250 Haverford Avenue • Narberth, PA 19072
610-667-3005
[email protected]
It’s Twice As Nice to congratulate
our two children who are
FELS Board Members.
Evan Segal and Ellen DiStefano
We are so proud!
Jill and Ed Baim
Julie and Alan Segal
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ASSOCIATE
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ASSOCIATE
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ASSOCIATE
In recognition
of the good work our
friend - Bob Clair - does.
Stan and Arlene Ginsburg
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ASSOCIATE
In honor of Sandy Axelrod’s
long and devoted service
Barbara and Ed Glickman
82
ASSOCIATE
Congratulations to
and
our daughter
Kate Legge, FELS Board Member
For being Champions for Children
Ellen L. and Jonathan L. Goldstein
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ASSOCIATE
The Levine Family
proudly supports
FELS
Thank you for all that you do.
L
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ASSOCIATE
Posel Management Company
is proud
to support
Federation Early Learning Services!
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ASSOCIATE
We are Proud to Support
FELS Inaugural
to
Lieutenant Governor
Mike Stack
The Batterman Family of Camps
Sesame/Rockwood Camps
Rockwood Adventures Teen Travel
Diamond Ridge Camps&
Conference Center
610-275-2267
www.srdaycamps.com
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ASSOCIATE
Stradley Ronon proudly supports
FELS Early Learning Services
and congratulates honoree
For more than 85 years, Stradley Ronon attorneys have helped private and public
companies — from small businesses to Fortune 500 corporations — achieve their goals.
While we’re proud of our many client achievements, we’re just as dedicated to the
communities in which we work and live. Through our financial contributions and volunteer
efforts, we’re pleased to support hundreds of nonprofit and charitable organizations.
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ASSOCIATE
CONGRATULATIONS
TO
CHAMPION FOR CHILDREN AWARDEE
LT. GOVERNOR MIKE STACK
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Congratulations to
and to Federation Early Learning Services
for continuing to represent
the best in early childhood education.
Keep up the great work.
Jason Cole
with
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AVAILABLE PLUMBING, INC.
Congratulates
on the inaugural
FELS Champion for Children Award.
Available Plumbing, Inc.
610-277-3711
[email protected]
www.availableplumbing.com
Randall L. Aiken, Jr. - Owner/Master Plumber
Plumbing, Heating, HVAC, Kitchen &
Bathroom Renovations, Commercial a
nd Residential Services
Thank you to Federation Early Learning Services for all that you do to provide and
encourage early childhood learning and development in our local communities.
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Marcy and Dan Bacine
Thank Lt. Governor Mike Stack
For being a Champion for Children
Our Future is Our Children.
Your Vision and Guidance to Them
Is a Blessing to Our Community.
Bonnie and Mitchell Benson
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Proudly Supports
27 th ANNUAL LOVE OUR KIDS GALA
Jeff Brown - Brown’s Family ShopRite
Bensalem
2200 Bristol Rd., Bensalem, PA 19020
215-757-5491
Brooklawn NJ
Rt. 130 & Browning Rd., Brooklawn, NJ 08030
856-742-8700
Cheltenham
2385 Cheltenham Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19150
215-887-7300
East Norriton
55 E.Germantown Pk., East Norriton, PA 19401
610-313-5500
Fairless Hills
547 S. Oxford Valley Rd., Fairless Hills, PA 19030
215-547-4600
Haverford Avenue
67th & Haverford Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19151
215-747-8660
Island Avenue
2946 Island Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19153
215-492-1333
Oregon Avenue
24th & Oregon Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19145
215-336-7300
Parkside
52nd & Jefferson, Philadelphia, PA 19131
215-220-8700
Roxborough
6901 Ridge Ave.
215-482-1600
Fox Street
2800 Fox Street Phila Pa 19129
215 717-1222
Camp Robindel
Ann and Nat Greenfield, Owners
Honor
Camp families past and present
The Gable Family
The Garlin Family
and
The Perilstein Family
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Yourr friends at CB
BIZ MHM, LLC
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are proud to
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The
T Love Ourr Kids Gala
Joseph G. Sulliivan, CPA
401 Plymou
uth Road, Suite 200 / Plymouth
P
Meeting, PA 19462
610-862-2363 / [email protected]
www.cbiz.com / www
w.mhmcpa.com
In honor of our children
Betsy and Michael Dubin
and their daughters,
Jessica and Sari
of whom we are very proud!
Marlene and Leonard Dubin
93
We Love You Ellen Distefano
Elite SEM
Fox Rothschild is proud to support
FELS
27th Annual Love Our Kids Gala
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94
F.T.S. FLOORING LLC
2921 C VETERANS HIGHWAY
BRISTOL, PA 19007
215-785-2288 FAX 215-785-2399
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Kate Goldstein Legge and Legge Law, LLC
Congratulates FELS
and
Lt. Governor Mike Stack.
It is an honor to be a part of this organization.
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Saluting the Best
Champions for Children
Mike Stack
and the Entire
FELS Workforce!
Maddy Malis
Proud FELS President and CEO
Nazareth Hospital
is proud to honor
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Lt. Governor
Mike Stack
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In honor of
Dr. David Pollack, Board Chair
For his many years of devotion
and dedication to the
welfare of all children.
Helen G. Pollack
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Edward Rudolph, Esquire
Peter C. Amuso, Esquire
Melissa K. Fiala, Esquire
Barbara R. Merlie, Esquire
Karen Lee DeMerlis, Esquire
Alexander M. Glassman, Esquire
Gregory R. Heleniak, Esquire
Michael P. Clarke, Esquire
Michael L. Barbiero, Esquire
Lauren A. Gallagher, Esquire
Noah Marlier, Esquire
Georgeann R. Fusco, Esquire
Benjamin W.R. Hauser, Esquire
Matthew D. Bradford, Of Counsel
Joseph W . Pizzo, Esquire, Of Counsel
_____________________________________________
Offices in Montgomery and Bucks Counties
215.633.1890
e-mail: [email protected]
www.rudolphclarke.com
In honor of
Michael and Jill Kleeman
Gerald and Carolyn Segal
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Congratulations to FELS
And its staff
on another
wonderful year.
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Young Adjustment Company, Inc.
Is Proud To Support
FELS Early Learning Services
Serving the Insured for Over 95 Years
Water Damage * Fire * Snow/Ice * Wind
David Horowitz, President/CEO
Ed Williamson, CFO
900 Lenmar Drive
Blue Bell, PA 19422
Tel: 215-654-6800 • Fax: 215-654-6801
Visit Our Website:
www.youngadjustment.com
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Congratulations to Lt. Governor Stack
for Receiving the
Champion for Children Award.
From Your Friends at
Zarwin Baum DeVito Kaplan Schaer Toddy, P.C.
1818 Market Street,13th Floor
215 569 2800
“The purpose of education is to replace
an empty mind with an open one.”
- Malcolm Forbes
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WSFS Mortgage is
proud to support
FELS and their 27th
Love Our Kids Gala.
In Honor
Of
Mary Bert Gutman
Array Financial is now…
Kristen Katz
Mortgage Loan Officer
office: 610-567-1414
cell: 215-519-5201
Carol and Bennett Aaron
Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB | NMLS #417673
Proud to provide benefits to FELS,
And Its Wonderful Employees.
Congratulations on the
27th LOVE OUR KIDS Gala
Jeffrey W. Plaut
Benefit Advisory Partners
(817) 909-5904
[email protected]
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Chalmers Security
Systems, Inc.
Wyncote House, Suite 18C
25 Washington Lane
Wyncote, PA 19095
Phone: (215) 342-5625
Fax: (215) 482-3106
Email: [email protected]
We “Love Our Kids” that attend
Kehillah Early Learning Center and
are proud to support
Federation
We “LoveEarly
Our Learning
Kids” thatServices.
attend
Kehillah Early Learning Center and
2 Chesterare
Road,
Wallingford,
PA 19086
proud
to support
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Federation Early Learning Services.
When It Comes To
Business Banking in Bucks,
We’ve Got You Covered.
Congratulations to
FELS
For a century of high quality
and to their awardee
Lt. Governor Mike Stack.
60 North Main Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
(267) 327.4910
Delaware Valley Association for the
YourCovenantBank.com
Education of Young Children
MEMBER FDIC
Best Wishes
to
WARM CONGRATULATIONS TO
Michael Dubin
LT. GOV. MIKE STACK,
FELS’ 2016 CHAMPION OF
CHILDREN AWARD WINNER!
(610) 400-8024 | WWW.ECONPARTNERSINC.COM | HARRISBURG | PHILADELPHIA
Patty and Jerry Harvitz
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Hymie’s where else?
®
®
Corned Beef
at its finest.
In Honor of
where
else?
Corned Beef
Hymie’s where else?
®
610-668-D
at ofitsthe
finest.
All
FELS
WORKERS
Hymie’s
where else?
®
610-668-DELI (3354)
342 Montgomery Avenue, Merion Station
Bette and Arnold
Hoffman
610-668-DELI (3354)
610-668-DELI (3354)
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FELS and we congratulate
for his commitment to
Laurie Jubelirer Langman
and Chuck Langman
Sam, Becca and Andy
My sincere
gratitude to FELS
for providing
me with the best
start in life.
Eric Malis
Proud son of Maddy Malis
107
FELS
And
For their commitment
To early childhood
education.
Morrie, Eleanor, Gary
and Joy Novick
108
In loving memory
of our daughter
Kate Elizabeth Svitek
July 1, 1979 - February 9, 2002
Frank and Ellen Svitek
Congratulations
To
With love and affection from your Family,
Felice; Teesa & Jim; Patrick & Beth;
Eileen & Kevin; Carol & Mark;
Tom Nardi, Joey Nardi, Megan Nardi,
Caroline Mirsch, Michael Mirsch,
Patrick Stack, Catherine Stack,
Vincent Poggio, Victoria Poggio,
and Gianna Poggio
109
Albrecht’s Garden Center Nursery
650 Montgomery Avenue
Narberth, PA 19072
610-664-4300
We are a 4th generation
family owned business
serving customers at this
location for 90 years.
Thank you for your C aring Support! G i nny Sutor Realtor at the South Jersey Shore 0593 Janice and(609) Tom226-‐
Biron
Thank you for your C aring Support! Thank you for your C aring Support! G i nny Sutor G i nny Sutor Realtor at the South Jersey Shore Realtor at the South Jersey Shore (609) 226-‐0593 (609) 226-‐0593 In appreciation of
In support of
Barbara Spector
Jason Cole
and her lifetime commitment
And FELS
to helping children learn
Sherry and John Cohn
Marc Cole
Helping others always feels good.
Kudos to
Barbara and Gene Spector
We support Federation Early
Learning Services with the same
steadfast dedication we show each
of our clients.
for their efforts
Celeste Heuberger, Manager
1700 Market Street, Suite 2100
215-568-9690
Lita Diamond and Isaac
Shalom
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Scott and Betsy Fishbone
would like to congratulate
Michael Dubin and FELS
for another year of
providing the best
of everything, from
the beginning.
In honor of
Joanne Stretz
who makes the
magic happen
Ellen Friedman
Congratulations to
Jewish Family and Children’s Service of
Greater Philadelphia
1.866.JFCS.NOW • www.jfcsphilly.org
Kudos to the FELS teachers and
staff for helping strengthen
Thank you to our
FELS Gala Committee,
Chairs and Staff
for making this
a wonderful event.
the greater Philadelphia
community one child
and family at a time!
Thanks for all your hard work!
Ellen and Bernie Kolodner
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Congratulations to
We are proud of FELS
FELS
and
For their continued commitment to
Marcia Wasserman
excellence in early childhood education.
Larry Goodman, CPA
Judy and Chuck Lyons
CONGRATULATIONS
TO
LT. GOVERNOR MIKE STACK
CHAMPION FOR CHILDREN
Jaimie Rothstein Florist
313 Cherry Street
215-238-1220
Russell Anthony Florist
Congratulations on
3370 Progress Drive, Unit H
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 676-0707
Fax (215) 638-0728
Your Great Work
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Carl & Mary Ellen
Schneider
Our thanks to
and the FELS staff
for their steadfast
dedication to the next
generation.
To Honor Sandy Axelrod
Best Wishes!
-Bubbles
Scott Schwartz and Family
Starry Nite
Party Designs, Inc.
Unique Creations for Any
Party or Special Event
Huntingdon Valley, PA
215-322-1322
Graphic design for nonprofits
WEB / PRINT
Amy Pollack
610.543.5431 • www.twistnshout.com
[email protected]
To my friend,
Ellen
Anonymous
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Thank You
LEGISLATORS
Your support helps us to make a difference.
Tom Wolf
Governor of Pennsylvania
Robert A. Brady
United States Representative, 1st Congressional District
Patrick Meehan
United States Representative, 7th Congressional District
Robert P. Casey, Jr.
United States Senator
Art Haywood
Pennsylvania State Senator, 4th Legislative District
John P. Sabatina, Jr.
Pennsylvania State Senator, 5th Legislative District
Mary Jo Daley
Pennsylvania State Representative, 148th Legislative District
Stephen McCarter
Martina White
Ed Neilson
Darrell L. Clarke
Philadelphia City Council President
Maria D. Quiñones Sánchez
Philadelphia City Councilwoman, 7th District
Brian J. O’Neill
Philadelphia City Councilman, 10th District
Joshua D. Shapiro, Chair
Valerie A. Arkoosh, MD, MPH, Vice Chair
Joseph C. Gale, Commissioner
Montgomery County Commissioners
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Pennsylvania Governor
Tom Wolf
115
United States Representative
Robert A. Brady
116
United States Representative
Patrick Meehan
117
United States Senator
Robert P. Casey, Jr.
118
Pennsylvania State Senator
Art Haywood
119
Pennsylvania State Senator
John P. Sabatina, Jr.
120
Pennsylvania State Representative
Mary Jo Daley
121
Steve McCarter
122
Martina White
123
Ed Neilson
124
Philadelphia City Council President
Darrell L. Clarke
125
Philadelphia City Councilwoman
Maria Quiñones Sánchez
126
Philadelphia City Councilman
Brian J. O’Neill
127
Montgomery County Board of Commissioners
128
JEWELS
Our staff and parents honor their children, grandchildren and friends
FROM
IN HONOR OF
Anita & Ron Block
Alan & Christine Block
Sherry & Michael BohmYocheved Sima Bohm, Naami
Tziyona Bohm, Avital Chaviva Bohm,
Ivan Elan Bohm, Eli Schuchman,
Shua Schuchman, BB Schuchman,
Izzy Schuchman, Ahuva Schuchman,
Eddie Bohm, Gabriel Bohm,
Abigail Bohm, Maytal Bohm
Anjali Chawla
FELS Staff
Sandy & David Chernow
Elizabeth, Brian & Robbie
Sheri Cutler
Kol Ami Families & Staff
Janis & Jerry Dorland
Maia & Nico
Norma Finkelstein & Marvin LevineEli, Ashley, Jaiden, Remy, Dan,
Jodi, Myles
Nina Fonaroff
Duke & Stone
Julie GilbertFamilies & Staff at Gutman
Early Learning Center
Debbie Koobrick
Angelina, Alicia & Anthony
Maddy Malis
Eric Malis
Alison McCook
Cleo Spiliotis
Megan NachodAll of the Families at Lokoff Early
Learning Center
Fredda & Buzz SatinskyMeg, Sara, Dan, Jonathan, Rachel,
Asher & Zachary
Tina Spence & Barry Johnson
Baron Johnson
Joanne StretzFELS Families, Children & Staff
Pamela Thomas
Jaavon & Joey Brown
Roland & Helen Victor TurkEliana Turk Tolub, Sammy Turk Tolub,
Hadassah Turk Tolub, Sarah Turk
Karan, Adam Turk Karan,
Anna Turk Karan
Ashley Williams
Sebastian Hall
Eli & Irma YehudaSari & Margi Yehuda and Ilana
& Shauli David
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Thank You
FELS and CCIS NE Executive Staff and the Board of Directors
thank the dedicated teachers and administrators for
their hard work and enthusiasm.
Child Care Information Services Northeast
Shirley Adams
Ervina Ajderi
Yaritza Alicea
Sheida Alvarado-Rodriguez
Charlese Anderson
Kiana Brown
Tellita Brown
Mardella Burdine
Nicole Campbell
Yadira Castillo
Nidza Cisneros
Margarita Colon
Nakia Dalton
Marilyn DeRivera
Michele Drummond
Norma Finkelstein
Teresita Garcia
Diane Getzinger
Yelena Ginzburg
Evimellissa Gonzalez
Maxayn Gooden
Jennifer Grimmage-James
Althea Hall
Creola Hawkins
Rita Hunter
Tyrone Jackson
Victoria Kelmansky
Mellisa Kersey
Natalie Lewis
Juan Lin
Raquel Madrid
Kathryn McGee
Jamilee Melendez
Latanya Monteiro
Theresa Murray
Yolanda Nesmith
Carmen Ortiz
Miriam Pagan
Teresita Penalvert
Sharon Peters
Avila Ramirez
Marisol Ramirez
Carmen Ramos
Marion Randolph
130
Eunice Guerra Rivera
Danielle Robinson
Michele Robson
Carmen Rodriguez
Jennifer Rodriguez
Madeline Sanchez
Siomairra Sanchez
Cameron Siler
Elonda Simmons
Nicole Spellman
Deann Springette
Tiffany Stith
Tiana Tolbert
Edna Torres
Minerba Torres
Michelle Velazquez
Tamara Vickers
Terry Waslow
Brenda White
Colleen Young
Thank You
Buerger Early Learning Center
Allison Brennan
Jennifer Chicano
Corey Cohen
Kathryn Cuniff
Tara Fassel
Suzette Freeland
Suzanne Garofalo
Melissa Hochbaum
Natasha Laguerre
Robin Long
Catherine Mason
Francis Mccullough
Andrea Miller
Yolanda Moore
Kim Robinson
Christine Schmidt
Ella Shelton
Markeema Singleton
Andrea Taylor
Allison Ward
Lassin Early Learning Center
Arti Bhatia
Erica Burrell
Irina Chernenok
Ticey Cooper
Catherine Dugan
Storm Flowers
Kemberly Francois
Judith Gerber
Elma Hoxha
Engjellushe Hoxha
Coleen Long
Janiya McCray
Lauren Merrell
Albana Nikolla
Sonila Pasho
Betty Pinckney
Brittany Roberto
Elmira Shehu
Christie Silva
Sheila Stockley
Madinatou Sule
Crystal Townsend
Andrea Tryon
131
Blerina Vuka
Desiree Wheeler
Beverly Whiten
Jennifer Winterle
Ermira Xharda
Thank You
Paley Early Learning Center
Maureen Abernethy
Stephanie Becker
Felicita Beideman
Ilene Blank
Sandra Blumstein
Lisa Brooks
Tyler Carpenter
Jennifer Corcoran
Yvonne Daniel
Robyn Daniels
Crystal Dunaief
Rebecca Edmiston
Justin Fein
Janet Felke
Nicolette Gadler
Toni Gogoj
Rebecca Greene
Lauren Greenly
Erin Guzikowski
Kimberly Hamilton
Leslie Hylaris
Agnes Imrei
Linda Inman
Lori Jett
Naeemah Johnson
Aimee Kohler
Irene Kornet
Lilly Kuriakose
Charles Labb
Iris Lanzo
Jennifer Laverty
Jennifer Lee
Melissa Lopez
Beth Marin
Nicole Masias
Naheed Minto
Mirabela Montell
Jacalyn Nastasiak
Sheryl Pretcher
Yvette Samedi
Shadaia Sanders
Christina Santiago
132
Alivia Schaffer
Ryan Schriver
Christina Sees
Margaret Sees
Danielle Slipp
Rebecca Smith
Theresa Staranowski
Kelly Stepp
Zoica Tefa
Helen Thompson
Julianne Timcho
Victoria Tingle
Lauren Toner
Maria Torres
Rachel Vargas
Ludmila Vaulin
Heidi Weinstein
Kathryn Wesolowski
Monica White
Pamela Woods
Judy Zityniuk
Thank You
Central Administration
Rekyiah Abdul-Zahir
Anjali Chawla
Gabriella DeAngelis
Laura Derrick
Heather Dillon
Phyllis Doroshow
George Fraioli
Deborah Koobrick
Madelyn Malis
Jacalyn Metzler
Lisa Naussner
Kol Ami Early Learning Center
William Ott
Mary Patrick
Frank Pileggi
Miriam Pshetizky
Fredda Satinsky
Brandy Sewell
Gina Small
Tina Spence
Joanne Stretz
Pamela Thomas
Joyce Clark
Barbara Cohen
Sheryl Cohen
Sheri Cutler
Valerie Franklin
Diana Goldstein
Karen Isard
Jennifer Perry
Amanda Riesenberg
Susan Riesenberg
Nancy Uffner
Jill Vernick
Lokoff Early Learning Center
Maryam Saber
Lagina Ferguson
Amanda Schaible
Lauren Delgosh
Amy Bloodworth
Megan Beltran
Ashley Moore
Brenda Schwartz
Beth Abelman
Cyndi Balin
Jasmin Battice
Maria Besada
Thelma Clayton
Eileen Fiorella
Shannon Kennedy
Sharon Kremens
133
Ann McDowell
Melissa McDowell
Megan Nachod
Courtney Paoli
Barbara Pettinati
Crystal Podrost
Catherine Quinn
Elyse Schatz
Jennifer Smith
Thank You
Kehillah Early Learning Center
Laura Abel
Lindsey Bristow
Amelia Coppock
Jillian Davis
Shampa Deb
Adriana Dispigno
Matthew Elinsky
Hana Ernest
Amanda Ervin
Mariah Ervin
Patti Fischer
Molly Gioffre
Brie Gricco
Jamie Griffith
Barbara Hance
Amanda Howell
Courtney James
Natasha Kitt-Icaro
Erica Layser
K’tonton Early Learning Center
Khadra AbuJomah
Marsha Adams
Christina Callaghan
Susan Callaghan
Renee Cooper
Genevie Giko
Miriam Goldberg
Victoria Grant
Taylor Hanna-Connolly
Christy McIntire
Josepha Miller
Janet Mulholland
Nicole Parker
Alyssa Parsons
Shelby Reyes
Jennifer Russo
Katrina Strand
134
Pamela Lieberman
Dustin Logue
Kyndra Love
Annemarie Maniaci
Samantha Martin
Niana Milburn
Nadine Murphy
Amber Nichols
Janine Parker
Angelique Porter
Tanya Rice
Tinera Richardson
Diana Salik
Aristea Slikas
Thank You
Gutman Early Learning Center
Joan Atkins
Sherry Bohm
Lauren Bull
Wanda Cherry
Olga Danekyants
Susan Dempsey
Lisa Dixon
Holly Draine
Nina Fonaroff
Ellen Furman
Lauren Furman
Julie Gilbert
Deborah Greene
Tasia Houstoulakis
Rivka Jakobowitz
Eileen Lashin
Marissa Levson
Tiffany Mejias
Dajana Memaj
Elizabeth Mitchell
Jaci Nadav
Jennifer Paone
Ellis Pearson
Adriana Pettinati
Honey Porter
Bayla Press
Janene Raisman
Pamela Reynolds
Linda Rigberg
Kassidy Schmidt
Baree Smith
Debra Ungar
Stephanie Walsh
Ashley Williams
Daniella Williams
Megan Young
Program Locations
Philadelphia County
Montgomery County
Buerger Early Learning Center
Lassin Early Learning Center
Paley Early Learning Center
Gutman Early Learning Center
Kol Ami Early Learning Center
Lokoff Early Learning Center
Central Administration
Delaware County
Child Care Information
Services Northeast
Kehillah Early Learning Center
K’tonton Early Learning Center
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INDEX
Abacus Wealth Partner and
Mr. Jason Cole......................................... 89
Albrecht’s Garden Center Nursery............ 110
Alphaserve Technologies............................. 89
American Heritage Federal Credit Union.... 90
Anonymous............................................... 113
Mr. and Mrs. Bennett Aaron...................... 103
The Howard & Terri Abrams Foundation .... 70
Ardmore Toyota........................................... 54
Available Plumbing...................................... 90
Mr. and Mrs. David Axelrod......................... 42
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Bacine............................. 91
Dr. and Mrs. Horace Barsh........................... 29
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Barsky ........................... 55
Benefit Advisory Partners LLC................... 103
Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Benson...................... 91
Berkshire Hathaway Fox & Roach
Realtors Ginny Sutor.............................. 110
Better Pool Management ......................... 103
The Bettinger Co. Inc................................ 110
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Biron....................... 110
Brinker Simpson & Company, LLC/
Cathy Seiler.............................................. 43
Brown’s ShopRite......................................... 92
Camp Robindel........................................... 92
CBIZ MHM, LLC........................................... 93
CertaPro Painters....................................... 104
Chalmers Security Systems........................ 104
CHOP Care Network/Dr. David Pollack....... 44
Mr. Robert A. Clair....................................... 58
Mr. and Mrs. John Cohn............................ 110
Marc Cole.................................................. 110
Colliers International................................. 104
Commonwealth Land & Title..................... 110
Congregation Rodeph Shalom/
Tom Perloff............................................... 59
Continental Maintenance ........................... 57
Stanley W. Cooper Inc............................... 113
Covenant Bank.......................................... 105
Cozen O’Connor ........................................ 30
CRW Graphics .................... inside back cover
Dankso......................................................... 60
Delaware River Stevedores.......................... 61
DeMasi Landscaping................................... 62
Ms. Lita Diamond and Mr. Isaac Shalom.... 110
Digital Benefit Advisors............................... 25
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Dubin........................ 93
Mr. and Mrs. Michael B. Dubin, Esq.
and Family .............................................. 63
DVAEYC..................................................... 105
ECON Partners.......................................... 105
Einstein Healthcare Network....................... 64
Dr. Ted Eisenberg...................................... 111
Electric Factory............................................ 79
Elite SEM..................................................... 94
Mr. Bill England & Ms. Lori Slass................. 45
Eric M. Ersenstoft...................................... 111
The Fiebach Family..................................... 80
The Finder Family........................................ 65
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Fishbone..................... 111
First Manhattan Co...................................... 31
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Fishman......................... 26
Fox Rothschild LLP...................................... 94
Ellen Friedman.......................................... 111
The Friedman-Cohen Family....................... 32
The Frolow Family .................................... 107
FTS Flooring................................................ 95
Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Gable.......................... 66
Nancy Gabel and Dr. George Broder.......... 56
The Gable Family........................................ 67
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Garbose............................ 46
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Garlin.............................. 68
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Ginsburg.................... 81
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Glickman........................... 82
Ellen L. and Jonathan L. Goldstein.............. 83
Mr. Larry Goodman, CPA........................... 112
The Graham Company................................ 95
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Grodsky...................... 69
Mrs. Mary Bert Gutman............................... 33
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Harvitz.......................... 105
136
INDEX
The Haverford Trust Company.................... 27
Hershman Family Dentistry....................... 111
Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Hoffman.................... 106
HUB International........................................ 96
Hymie’s & Barson’s Restaurant................... 106
Isdaner & Company................................... 106
Jaimie Rothstein Florist............................. 112
Joseph Levine & Sons................................. 84
Jewish Family & Children’s Services.......... 111
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kleeman.................... 71
Kleinbard................................................... 107
KleinHersh................................................. 106
Mr. Michael Koffler and Family.................... 47
Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Kolodner, Esq............ 111
The Kolodner Family................................... 48
Laken, Kramer, Cafiso & Pearson................. 72
The Langman Family................................. 107
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Lassin............................... 34
Ms. Kate Goldstein Legge & Legge
Law LLC.................................................... 96
Mrs. Rita Lifson............................................ 35
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lokoff............................. 73
Mr .and Mrs. Charles Lyons....................... 112
Mr. Eric Malis, Esq..................................... 107
Ms. Maddy Malis......................................... 97
Marco Polo Ristorante and Bar.................. 112
Meadowlands Country Club...................... 112
Morison Cogen LLP..................................... 36
Nazareth Hospital........................................ 97
Novick Brothers Corporation....................... 49
The Novick Family..................................... 108
Ohev Shalom............................................. 104
PCA............................................................. 37
Pearl Properties........................................... 98
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Perilstein ......................... 50
Mr. Benjamin Persofsky &
Ms. Danielle Sandsmark........................... 38
Philadelphia Port Authority....................... 108
Pileggi & Sons Construction...................... 108
PNC..................................... inside front cover
Mrs. Helen G. Pollack.................................. 98
Posel Management Co................................ 85
Printing & Quick Copy............................... 108
Mr. and Mrs. David Pudlin, Esq................... 51
Mr. Jerome Ralph........................................ 39
Mrs. Gail Rosenberg.................................... 74
Mrs. Helene Rosenfeld................................ 28
Mrs. Charlotte Rosenthal and Family ......... 52
Rudolph Clarke, LLC.................................... 99
Russell Anthony Florist.............................. 112
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schneider...................... 112
Mr. Scott Schwartz and Family................... 113
Evan Segal Family and Segal Financial ...... 75
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Segal........................... 99
Ms. Bubbles Seidenberg........................... 113
Sesame Rockwood Day Camps................... 86
The Shuter and Levin Families..................... 76
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Spector...................... 53
The Stack Family........................................ 109
Starry Nite Party Designs, Inc.................... 113
Stradley Ronon............................................ 87
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Svitek.......................... 109
Temple University........................................ 88
Tiferet Bet Israel ......................................... 77
Toshiba Business Solutions........................ 100
Tri-County Pediatrics................................. 113
Twice as Nice............................................... 78
Twist’nShout.............................................. 113
Vector Group Consulting .......................... 109
Mr. Jerry Vigdor, LLC................................. 100
Walden Capital Advisors........................... 101
The Wasserman Family................................ 40
White & Williams LLP.................................. 41
WSFS Mortgage........................................ 103
Young Adjustment Company, Inc.............. 101
Zarwin Baum DeVito Kaplan
Schaer Toddy, P.C.................................. 102
137
Thank You
GUTMAN EARLY LEARNING CENTER
Pam Reynolds, teacher, Lauren Furman, Group Leader
and the children of Room 1 for their hard work, enthusiasm
and creativity in making the beautiful centerpieces
for our Love Our Kids Gala.
The children ( bottom row left to right) : Avi Gonzalez, Pierra Huang, Elliot
Schies, Jordyn Moore, Jaelin Perez, Nimi Afolabi-Brown, top row left to right:
Anthony Solomon, Lena Haynie, Allen Brown Jr., Zayla Kennerly, Alex Zhang,
Hazel Halpern. Teachers (left to right) Pam Reynolds, Lauren Furman
138
Salute
(sƏ-lüt)
To honor, to give a sign of respect
We salute the staff of
for giving to all their children,
“The best of everything, from the beginning.”
Their endeavors have made this
a better world for many.
Harriet and Larry Weiss
On behalf
of all the FELS
children and their families
for your
generous support!

Please enjoy the 2016 FELS Gala Ad book

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