Close to 130 BZA WIZO members and guests gathered at the Marais Road Shul hall in early February for the organisation’s 118th annual general meeting.
Guest speaker from Israel, Asif Izak, was a breath of fresh air, giving a most interesting and encouraging talk on improving volunteer commitment and numbers. A guest of the SAZF, Asif is head of the Carmel Coast Regional Council on Israel’s Mediterranean coastline. He drew many parallels between the challenges faced by both Israeli and South African volunteer organisations, from the perspective of the younger generation.
BZA WIZO Chairman, Janene Currie, reported on the highlights of 2019, presenting some special awards to a few remarkable members of its Executive for their exceptional commitment, dedication and leadership. In acknowledgement of World WIZO’s 100th anniversary celebrations.
Janene also honoured the chairmen and members of the 13 WIZO Cape Town branches for their generous contribution of time, energy and enthusiasm. WIZO also thanked their sponsors, whose generosity made it a very special event.
Chairs of BZA WIZO Cape Town branches: Leina Sank, Adele Saven, Shelley Friedman, Janene Currie (Chairman BZA WIZO), Ros Lewenson, Kim Daitsh (for Kim Wener), Louise Slavin, Beryl Verblun, Rochelle Bloomberg (for Sue Lipschitz), Ashna Diamond, Cecily Mendelson, Ettie Buch, Temma Gad, Irene Moss and Michelle Miller. Kneeling: Barbara Schulman and Liz Campbell 
Special honours for their outstanding contribution to the organisation went to Tessa Sanders and Donné Querido, as well as Tessa Scher and Felicity Isserow pictured here with BZA WIZO Chairman, Janene Currie 
Heather Blumenthal, Janene Currie, Asif Izak, Hila Zetler, Rowan Polovin, Tamar Lazarus and Moonyeen Castle 
Special mention for their innovation and creativity in the production of their beautiful hand-made greeting cards were Mimi Eddi, Yda Tollman, Janene Currie (Chairman BZA WIZO), Rita Wagenheim and Merlyn Segall 
Visit the WIZO website www.wizo.co.za for information and news.
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