The St. Louis Jewish Light is pleased to announce the installation of a new Board of Trustees.
Businessman and philanthropist Michael Staenberg was installed as the President of the Board of Trustees of the St. Louis Jewish Light at the media outlet’s annual meeting Aug. 30 at the Gallery at the District in Chesterfield. Staenberg, who will serve a two-year term, succeeds Bethe Growe, who will remain on the Executive Board for the next year as immediate Past President.
Staenberg told a crowd of 80 people, that he believes there are three vital components to building and maintaining a vibrant local Jewish community: a strong Jewish Federation, a strong Jewish Community Center and a strong Jewish news operation. Together, they connect the community and to promote it, he added.
In addition to Staenberg and Growe, other members of the Light’s Executive Board are Kara Newmark (vice president), Ryan Rich (vice president), Justin Krachmalnick (treasurer) and Todd Taylor (secretary). Remaining board members are: Carolyn Goldenberg, Mia Kweskin, Debbie Lefton, Steve Rosenzweig, Adam Schneider and Alan Spector.
The Light also thanks outgoing Trustees for their guidance and counsel. They are: Dan Bindler, Laurie Chod, Jerry Ehrlich, Richard Flom, Mark Gershenson, Debra Klevens, Beth Manlin, Lauren Murov, Bruce Sandweiss, Joan Silber, Laura Silver (past president), Ben Weiss and Dan Winograd. You can make a tribute to these dedicated volunteers for their service online by clicking here.
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