Veteran Gary Kanowsky to receive Jewish War Veterans Member of the Year Award for outstanding volunteer service
Nancy Stutman
Jewish War Veterans, Copper State Post 619 will hold its Installation of Officers at a brunch on Sunday, April 16. The event takes place in the Saguaro Room at Sun Lakes Country Club, 25219 EJ Robson Blvd., beginning at 11 a.m. Doors open at 10:30 a.m.
Rabbi Irwin Wiener will deliver the opening prayer. Judge Advocate, Ron Siegel, will install the Board, and Commander Chuck Wolin will present pins to new members.
2023-24 JWV Board of Directors
Commander Bob Brooks
Senior Vice Commander Robert Kaplan
Junior Vice Commander Arthur Uram
Junior Vice Commander Buddy Greenberg
Judge Advocate Ron Siegel
Past Commander Chuck Wolin
All other posts are appointed by the Commander
Guest Speaker
Steven Weintraub, Chief Strategy Officer of the Veteran Tickets Foundation (Vet Tix), will be the guest speaker. He will explain how Vet Tix secures free tickets for veterans to sporting events, concerts, performing arts, and educational and family activities across the nation. Vet-Tixers sign up online and their service is verified. Membership is available to veterans and active-duty military along with their families, including immediate family of troops killed in action (KIA). Detailed information can be obtained at www.vettix.org
Member of the Year Award
Included in the program, along with the Installation of Officers, is the Member of the Year Award. This year’s recipient is veteran Gary Kanowsky, JWV’s “go-to” man who always steps up to the plate. A professional magician for 20 years, Gary enjoys entertaining the vets and their children at JWV functions.
Gary is a key player in JWV’s fundraising efforts by managing the Mesa Market Place Poppy Campaign on several three-day weekends per year by supervising two shifts of volunteers, setting up the display tables, and collecting, counting, and turning over thousands of dollars to JWV’s Quartermaster. The Post donates this money to the many organizations that provide help to our veterans. Look for Gary and JWV volunteers at Mesa Market Place and Fry’s Food Stores this Memorial Day weekend and please give generously.
Brunch Reservations and Payment Deadline April 10
Members are $20, and guests are $26. Checks should be made out to JWV Copper State Post 619 and must be received by Judy Wolin, 9006 E. Copper, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248, no later than April 10. For questions, contact Judy at 480-802-8521.