Eventually we worked together on

several committees and on the

Brandeis Board of Directors.

When Norma took over as our

chapter’s bulletin editor, she pro-

duced not only the chapter bulletin,

but colorful and interesting fliers for

various events sponsored by our

chapter. We really bonded the year

that we were part of the contingent

that represented our chapter at a

leadership conference held at

Brandeis University in Waltham, Ma.

Norma & I also discovered that

we had similar golfing abilities. We

signed up for so many “Frick & Frack”

2-man tournaments, when we called

each other on the phone, “Hello Frick

- Hello Frack” became our standard

greeting. We also worked together on

the WGA Ladies 9 Hole Board of

Directors.

When Norma learned that she

was nominated as president she

called on me for advice knowing that

I was a Past President of the chapter.

We met several times, going over her

responsibilities, and setting up an

agenda for the coming year. I sat

proudly at her installation, not know-

ing that within a few short weeks, she

would be gone. Frack, I will most

definitely miss you.

Linda Novick

It was the spring of 2014; I was

attending the Great Neck Public

Schools’ Retirement luncheon. My

friend Marion said to me, “go over

to the blond-haired woman seated

at the South Middle School table

and introduce yourself,” so I did.

We had just purchased a winter

home in Florida and Norma and

Stuart lived in the same Golf and

Country Club. We had a friendly

conversation and agreed to touch

base with each other, in Florida.

The summer passed, and Howard

and I arrived at Wycliffe. I attended

the opening breakfasts of the three

of the not-for-profits and was wel-

comed royally. But it was at the

Brandeis opening breakfast some-

thing special happened. A woman

walked up to me and said, “I re-

member you from the Great Neck

retirement luncheon, welcome to

Brandeis and Wycliffe!” Little did I

know how much my new friend,

Norma would make such an im-

pact, as I entered retirement life!

Norma, Stuart, Howard and I be-

came fast and close friends! As for

me, before I knew it, I was very

involved in Brandeis! Norma was

the editor of the bulletin and she

noted, I enjoyed working with com-

puters as well. I needed to write

something for the bulletin and

asked Norma to “edit and grammar check

it for me.” While she was editing, she let

me know, “I” would be the next editor of

the Brandeis Bulletin. For me, this was a

great compliment; Norma was an excel-

lent teacher and good at everything she

does.

Norma and I shared happy, sad, and

troubling moments together. Through

adversities, her upbeat attitude, bubbly

personality, and strength preailed. I will

remember and love her always.

~~~~~

Zelda Freedman

Norma and I met when she first moved to

Wycliffe through a mutual friend. My

friend introduced Norma to our Brandeis

chapter, where we would meet again and

again at several study group sessions.

Norma and I and discovered that we

shared many similar interests.

A Tribute to Norma Gastwirth

WYCLIFFE CHAPTER

OF BRANDEIS F A L L 2 0 1 8 V O L U M E 1 , I S S U E 1

S P E C I A L

P O I N T S O F

I N T E R E S T :

Tribute to Norma

Gastwirth

President’s Message

2018 2019 Board

List

Calendar Dates

Opening Breakfast

Randy Dellago

How to Join BNC

Welcome New

Members

Caridad

Good & Welfare

Spanish River

Tribute Cards

70 Years Strong

Wycliffe Chapter of Brandeis

Fall Opening Breakfast Boutiques open at 8:30 ~ Breakfast to follow

Friday, November 2, 2018

We are Proud to Present Mark Schneider of

The League of Women Voters giving an

Informative lecture demystifying the Amendments to the

Florida Constitution in the November Elections

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You may enroll for study group courses still available and

Register for your ticket to the Book & Author Event Friday, March 1, 2019

Members: $65.00 / Non-Members: $75.00

Send your $30 check payable to BNC to: Robin Safer 10807 Northgreen Dr. Wellington, FL 33449

Please include complete tables (total 8 to 10) with all checks in one envelope for a seating preference;

all seating at the discretion of the committee

$8.00 tax deductible to benefit “Magnify the Mind” ~ Advancing Neuroscience Research

Brandeis Presents

Randy Del Lago Presents

EVERYTHING’S COMING UP

Date: Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Time: 8 p.m. The Birth of the American Musical, written by Authur Laurents,

Jule Styne and Stephen Sondheim

Together they created a Broadway phenomenon considered by many the best musical ever written. Boasting one of the finest scores with

songs like; “Coming up Roses”, “Together Wherever We Go”,

“Let Me Entertain You”, and the show stopping “Rose’s Turn”.

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*$40.00 per ticket Please send checks (payable to BNC, Wycliffe) to:

Pat Van Gorp 10704 Fairmont Village Drive

Wellington, Florida 33449

*Please indicate with whom you wish to be seated

$15.00 tax deductible to benefit

“Magnify the Mind” — Advancing Neuroscience Reserch

Mission Statement: Brandeis National Committee is dedicated to providing philanthropic support to Brandeis University, a distinguished liberal arts and research university founded by the American Jewish community. Its

membership is connected to the university through fundraising and through activities that reflect the values on which the university was founded: academic excellence, social justice, nonsectarianism and service to the

community.

Our season will kick off with our Opening Breakfast November 2, described elsewhere in this newsletter. Other special events to look forward to include favorites such as Randy Del Lago’s program on the play Gypsy on Wednesday, December 19, an evening of music from students from Lynn University to be scheduled in January, and the Book and Author Luncheon on March 1. And of course we have our full offering of wonderful study groups.

And while our programs and study groups will enlighten and entertain us throughout the season, they will raise money for a new initiative for the Brandeis National Committee. They will support the Magnify the Mind:

Advancing Neuroscience Research Campaign. With help from all of us, BNC will raise $500,000 this coming year to purchase a resonant scanning two

photon microscope. This microscope will enable Brandeis researchers to take 30 to 50 images a second as they observe brain activity in real time, helping scientists in their efforts to make new discoveries toward the understanding and treatment of brain disorders.

Brandeis has long had an outstanding neuroscience program. Nobel Prize winner Michael Rosbash, MacArthur “genius” grant recipient Gina Turrigiano, and world-renowned neuroscientist Eve Marder are all pioneers in the field. Their breakthroughs have helped transform our understanding of neuro-degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and autism.

Each of us know many people who have been affected by these brain disorders, which makes this a very meaningful campaign for us to support.

Joan Tepper, President

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Mission Statement: Brandeis National Committee is dedicated to providing philanthropic support to Brandeis University, a distinguished liberal arts and research university founded by the American Jewish Community. Its membership is connected to the university through fundraising and through activities that reflect the values on which the university was founded: academic excellence, social justice, nonsectarianism, and service

to the community.

TRIBUTE DONATIONS

Brandeis Donation Chairperson,

Nancy Malchi,

Is accepting donations for the

Brandeis Library Book Fund

Please include the following:

** Name & Address of Recipient

** Name & Address Of Donor

** Occasion

Book Fund Tribute Cards: $5,

$10, $18 & up

Magnifying the Mind: $25 & up

(add $1 for postage)

** Calligraphy by Ellie Figman **

Mail or drop off your check

(payable to BNC) to:

Nancy Malchi

4841 Exeter Estates Lane

Wellington, Florida 33449

(973) 479-6576

PRESIDENT: Joan Tepper

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES:

Zelda Freedman, Joyce Primost

FUND RAISING - B&A: Zelda Freedman,

Lynn Kanter, Sheila Novins, Carol Brecher

RANDY Del LAGO: Pat Van Gorp

MEMBERSHIP: Eileen Blau, Shirley Kantor,

Lynn Kantor

RECORDING SEC’RY.: Michelle Banker

CORRESPONDING SEC’RY.: Roz Sandler

FINANCIAL SEC’RY.: Robin Safer

TREASURER: Ellen Weber

BOOK FUND: Nancy Malchi, Ellie Figman

BULLETIN EDITOR: Linda Novick

E-BLASTS: Izzie Freedman

WEBMASTER: Linda Novick

GOOD & WELFARE: Joyce Primost

BALLET: Sharon Zion

SPANISH RIVER: Amy Lieberman

CIO: Norma Feinsod

OPENING/CLOSING MTG.: Jackie Ertel,

Robin Safer, Linda Greenseid

NOMINATING COMMITTEE: Carol Brecher

DIRECTORS AT LARGE: Carol Brecher,

Harriet Walter, Evelyn Lane, Leslie Gould,

Audrey Greenberg, Janet Plotkin

CARIDAD COLLECTION: Maggie Feldman

REGIONAL REP.:Zelda Freedman

BRANDEIS BOARD 2018 ~ 2019

LET’S WELCOME OUR

NEW MEMBERS

Debbie Goldstein

Herb Goldstein

Johanna Janssen

Stuart Krieger

Judy Litner

Paul Litner

Ellen Sade

Amy Stabler

Johanna Wagner

Leslie Weinstein

Jackie Yates

MEMBERSHIP

RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIPS for 2018—2019 DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE INTERESTED IN JOINING the WYCLIFFE CHAPTER?

Annual Membership: $60.00, Family Membership: $100

Enjoy study-group programs, book & author events, visits from distinguished Brandeis professors, and re-ceive the Brandeis Magazine.

There are TWO WAYS TO RENEW or JOIN: mail a check (payable BNC) to: ROBIN SAFER 10807 NORTHGREEN DRIVE WELLINGTON, FLORIDA 33449 or, you can join renew or join online at: www.giving.brandeis.edu/BNC

BE A PART OF A WONDERFUL RESEARCH ORGANIZATION

SPANISH RIVER CONCERTS

THERE IS A GREAT SCHEDULE

for the 2018—2019 season

FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION CONTACT:

AMY LIEBERMAN 561-304-0434 OR

E-mail AMY at

cypress526@comcast.net

SAVE THE DATES

Opening Breakfast: Friday,11-2-18

Randy Del Lago: Wednesday, 12-19-18

Evening of Music: Coming in January

Book & Author Event: Friday, 3-1-19

Stay Tuned for an Invitation to

“An Evening of Music”

Coming in January 2019

Featuring the Piano, Cello, and Violin musicians

from

the renowned Lynn University

CARIDAD COLLECTIONS

The Caridad Health Center of Boynton Beach is the largest free health clinic in all of Florida.

We encourage you to donate unopened toiletry items such as; soap, shampoo, skin lotion, and toothpaste to the Center for distribution.

Maggie Feldman will again be collecting these items for the center.

Please drop them off at: 4393 Kensington Park Way

Have any good news or sad news to share?

Please contact Joyce Primost Chair,

Good & Welfare

561-847-4918

BNC IS CELEBRATING IT’S

70 TH ANNIVERSARY

A Legacy 70 Years Strong ~ and Growing As Brandeis marks its 70th anniversary, the 25,000 members of the Brandeis National Committee,

which is also celebrating its 70th anniversary, have much to boast about: Over seven decades, their

organization has raised $141 million in support of Brandeis.

Today, in 41 chapters across the country, the BNC continues its support of the university it helped

found in 1948. The organization has made significant contributions to Brandeis, including fund-

ing neurobiologist Piali Sengupta’s lab, enabling the expansion of the Gerstenzang Science Library,

establishing the University Librarian chair and supporting student scholarships.

“BNC efforts have significantly advanced the goals of the Brandeis library, the heart of our institu-

tion,” says Matthew Sheehy, Brandeis National Committee University Librarian.

“Like all libraries, ours is evolving to reflect the different ways people access and use scholarly re-

sources. Throughout our history, the BNC has helped us launch many new endeavors, and stay rel-

evant to the community and the academic lives of our robust student body. I am thankful the BNC

provides such strong support for our mission.”

“Brandeis has a treasure in the BNC,” says Ron Liebowitz, the university’s president. “From book

drives to fill the shelves of our libraries, to a campaign to bring the latest brain-imagery technology

to campus, the BNC has supported Brandeis for 70 years, helping whenever asked. I am incredibly

grateful for all the BNC and its members have done and continue to do for Brandeis.”

Reprinted: Brandeis Magazine Summer 2018

BNC’s new campaign for research Launched July 1,2018