In 1913, the Anti-Defamation League was formed to combat prejudice, stereotyping, anti-Semitism and other forms of hate. In some respects that seems a relatively short time ago, but looking back on what has happened in the world since then, the years have been trying and full of tragedy.
We would like to think that the world has progressed, but as speakers at the 100th anniversary dinner noted Tuesday evening, the bombing at the Boston Marathon indicates there is still a long way to go.
Steve Farber, (board) left, Marcia and Dick Robinson (board)
“Imagine a world without hate” is ADL’s theme for the Centennial year. There are saintly supporters who give to their fullest to contribute to that goal .
The Distinguished Community Service Award went to Jordon and Essie Perlmutter, who have been leaders in the Denver community for more than 50 years. They are staunch supporters of ADL and have received numerous awards for their unwaivering commitment and support for Denver hospitals, financial institutions and religious organizations. Mr. Perlmutter spearheaded the building and raised $14 million for Shalom Cares, a residence facility for senior citizens.
The Distinguished Corporate Leader Award went to Wells Fargo, and the honor was accepted by Executive Vice President Gary Lutz. Wells Fargo sponsored ADL’s “No Place for Hate” initiative, and they have contributed $3.7 million in Colorado alone and tens of thousands of volunteer hours to Colorado communities.
Also recognized during the evening were the generous gifts of $1 million each from Robert B Sturm and Gay and Barry Curtiss-Lusher. Mr. Curtiss-Lusher is also serving as ADL’s national chairman, and has received accolades and highest regards for his work around the globe, including visits with President Obama and the Pope to promote ADL’s mission.
Eight former and present board members also gave reflections on their perspective of ADL’s important mission and their time to help acheive it.
We can only hope that the next centennial celebration can be dubbed “we remembered when there was hate.” But for now, we thank those who contribute their incredible support so that we can imagine that time.
For more information about how you can become involved, log on to www.adl.org.
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- Buni Dinner, left, National Chair Barry Curtiss-Lusher and Larry Sigman
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- Loren and Laura Knaster, left, with Steven and Debra Weinstein
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- Regional Director Scott Levin, left, Regional Board Chair Andrea Shpall and National Chair Barry Curtiss-Lusher
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- Event Co-Chairs Dr. Marc Reissner, left, Sharon Schonhaut and James Kurtz-Phelan
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- Distinguished Corporate Leader Award recipient Gary Lutz, on behalf of Wells Fargo
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- Distinguished Community Service Award recipients Jordon and Essie Perlmutter
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- Honorees Jordy and Essie Perlmutter and Gary Lutz of Wells Fargo
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- Honorees, chairs and staff: Dr. Marc Reissner, left, Sharon Schonhaut, Jordon Perlmutter, Gary Lutz, Essie Perlmutter, Scott Levin, Andrea Shpall, Barry Curtiss-Lusher, James Kurtz-Phelan
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- Joyce Zeff chats with Doug Seserman
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- Scott Levin chats with James Kurtz-Phelan after the program
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- Dr. Marc Reissner, event co-chair, gives closing remarks
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- Essie Perlmutter, Barry Curtiss-Lusher, Jordon Perlmutter and Scott Levin
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- Honoree Essie Perlmutter gives remarks
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- Essie and Jordon Perlmutter accept the Distinguished Community Service Award
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- Honoree Essie Perlmutter is congratulated by James Kurtz-Phelan
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- Event Co-Chair James Kurtz-Phelan gets ready to bestow the Distinguished Community Service Award
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- Gary Lutz makes a point
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- Gary Lutz, vice president for Wells Fargo, accepts the Distinguished Corporate Leader Award
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- Event Co-Chair Sharon Schonhaut gets ready to present the Distinguished Corporate Leader Award
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- National Chair Barry Curtiss-Lusher talks to attendees
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- Barry Curtiss-Lusher on stage with Andrea Shpall
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- Barry and Gay Curtiss-Lusher smile as they are recognized for their $1 million gift to ADL
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- Melinda Quiat comments on her time with ADL
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- Stuart Pack reflects on his service with ADL
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- Clyde McKenzie talks about being on the ADL board
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- Gary Lozow comments about his service to ADL
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- Karen Flaxer reflects on her board service
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- Ali Brodie talks about her board participation
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- Larry Atler talks about serving on the ADL board
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- Roz Ash reflects on her time on the ADL board
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- Andrea Shpall on stage with former and current board members, ready to give reflections.
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- Gay Curtiss-Lusher chats with a supporter
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- Guests chatting during dinner
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- Sam Pluss, Eddie Robinson and Sheila Bugdanowitz during dinner
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- Sam Pluss talking with Eddie Robinson
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- Celeste Grynberg chatting with guests
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- Doug Seserman of Allied Jewish Federaration (standing) talking with Neil Oberfeld (board)
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- Friends chatting
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- Scott Levin greeting guests
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- Rich Saul (board) talking with Jeff Kraus
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- Lisa and Shell Cook chat with Cassie Perlmutter
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- Regional Board Chair Andrea Shpall, left, honoree Jordon Perlmutter, Regional Director Scott Levin, honoree Essie Perlmutter and National Chair Barry Curtiss-Lusher
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- National Chair Barry Curtiss-Lusher, left, board member Karen Flaxer, honoree Gary Lutz and Regional Director Scott Levin
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- Celeste Grynberg, left, Yana Vishnitsky of JFS and Joyce Zeff (board)
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- Charles Goldstein, left, Debra Weinstein (board) and Andrea Goldstein
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- Andrea and Jack Hyatt
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- Regional Director Scott Levin addresses the audience
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- Rabbi Bruce Dollin gave the invocation and Ha-Motzi
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- Alice and Leonard Perlmutter
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- Regional Board Chair Andrea Shpall welcomed everyone.
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- Regional Board Chair Andrea Shpall, left, and Nancy Alterman
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- Paula Herzmark chats with Dan Stenersen
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- John Chanin and Holly Stein Sollod (board)
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- Bob Coombe, left, Joy Burns and Dan Ritchie (honorary committee)
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- Lisa Soicher, left, Andrea Hyatt and Elaine Asarch
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- Joanne Kleinstein, left, Marie Herzog and Doug Antonoff (board)
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- Art Seiden (former board), left, and Regional Director Scott Levin
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- Joyce Lozow (former board), left, Ida Goldberger and Sandy Vinnik (honorary committee)
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- Phyllis Averch, left, Lenore Wolpa, Mindy Wolpa and Leslie Karotkin (board)
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- Brad Levin (board), left, Gary Rand (board), Sharlyn Flaxer and Karen Flaxer (board)
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- Robbe Sokolove, left, Dorothy Gibbons, Millie and Jack Zerobnick
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- Irv and Roz Ash (former board), left, with Debby Herz (board) and Joanne Kleinstein
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- Mary McGee, left, Lynn Cooper (dinner committee) and Melinda Quiat (board)
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- Steve Farber, (board) left, with Ali Brodie (board) and Greg Karsh
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- John and Kristen Buckley, left, with Jeffrey Bain
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- Dr. Marc Reissner (event-co-chair and board), left, David Ickovic (board), Richard Thal and Jeff Kraus
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- Vicki Dansky, left, Sr Lydia Pena (honorary committee) and Sr Pearl McGivney, president of the Loretto Community
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- Helene and Marshall Abrahams, left, with Mona and Steve Shapiro (board)
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- Ed Barad (past board), left, Gary Lozow (board), Vicki Sterling and Marlin Barad
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- Susan Brody, David Brody and Stu Pack (all board members)
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- Four generations of the Perlmutter family
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- Steve Farber, (board) left, Marcia and Dick Robinson (board)
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- Marty Herzog, left, Sam Jonas (board) and Lee Spitz (board)
