With my thanks
In the years I have been president of this Federation, I have written approximately 60 articles for this newspaper. This is probably my most difficult to write as it will be my last. I usually take my message from the annual meeting and use it as my article before the summer break. What special message do I want to share this time? I think I should acknowledge the incredible people with whom I have worked.

Our Federation staff
Last month, Rosalee Bogo thanked many people who worked with her during her three terms as president of this organization – our Board of Trustees, volunteers and the Federation staff.
I extend similar thanks to these valued groups of people who make the Federation strong and our community a wonderful place in which to live. This month I want to highlight our Federation staff – some of whom you may not know.

Summer for our youth

It's truly hard to believe how fast our season has flown by. Very shortly, summer will be here and many of our Collier County youngsters will be heading off to camp. Some will go with the help of our Federation.
I'm proud to tell you about all the children who have had this life-changing and lifelong experience. Our Federation provides, through your support of our campaign, partial scholarships to send children of our community to Jewish camps and to participate in an Israel experience, if they choose.