Leslie Royce Resnik Honored with NCJW Hannah G. Solomon Award Leslie Royce Resnik was presented with the Hannah G. Solomon Award, National Council of Jewish Women’s most prestigious honor, at the organization’s September 14 opening meeting at Beechmont Country Club. The award is given periodically to an NCJW member who exemplifies the ideals of the organization’s founder in 1893, Hannah G. Solomon. Resnik, vice president of communications for NCJW since 2014, has a long history with the organization. She joined as a young married woman and immediately became a Big Sister at Bellefaire, working with emotionally disturbed children. She became editor of the NCJW bulletin, a position she held for four years, and served on the Board of Trustees for Bellefaire and for NCJW. “I have NCJW to thank for my career choice,” said Resnik. “When I went back to work, I had to choose between social work and journalism, the two professions that I first encountered in my work with NCJW.” Resnik chose the latter and pursued a 33-year career in public relations before returning to the organization where it all began. “I learn something new every day as a result of my NCJW work,” she said. Resnik graduated from Shaker Heights High School, attended Goucher College and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Case Western Reserve University. She pursued a master’s degree in public relations and worked for Cuyahoga Community College, Proforma, Stern Advertising and Liggett-Stashower, where she spent 22 years. “Leslie’s energy, creativity and professionalism have contributed so much to this organization,” said Susie Gordon, co-presCuyahoga Arts & Culture ident. is an organization that con“Through her publicity efforts, nects millions of residents our target audience’s knowledge to thousands of cultural of our work and our membership experiences in Cleveland and have increased greatly. She truly Cuyahoga County each year. upholds the high standards of our Great events are scheduled organization,” added Myrna Arlen in and around Beachwood. Bloch, co-president. A few upcoming programs Resnik has served on the boards include a Jam Nite with the of trustees for Council Gardens and Anthony Lovano Band at the Cleveland Jewish News, and the Music Box Supper Club, currently serves on the board of Bootanical Bash at the Clevethe John P. Murphy Foundation, the land Botanical Gardens, and advisory committee for the Kent Teachertini – Educator Night State Fashion School and the marOut at the Maltz Museum of keting committee for the Cleveland Jewish Heritage. International Piano Competition. For a complete listing of Resnik has three children, Debupcoming programs, visit bie Dery Joseph, Steven Dery and www.ClevelandArtsEvents. Susan Dery, and five grandchildren. com. She currently resides in Orange. EYETIQUE-DOCTOR-ADS-BUZZ-CLE_Oct2016.pdf 1 9/2/16 4:08 PM Cuyahoga Arts & Culture Events ‫ב“ ה‬ www.EnrichingJudaism.com How Success Thinks - A NEW SIX SESSION COURSE The doctor is in... ● C ● develop a growth mindset ● overcome obstacles to your success 6 Tuesdays Nov 1-Dec 13 7:30-9:00 PM -or- M Y 6 Wednesdays Nov 2-Dec 14 10:30-12:00 PM CM MY CY Fairmount Blvd in Beachwood CME & APA Accredited CMY K Keep seeing all the world has to offer, see your eye doctor for an exam each year. Dr. David Jancaro “ ” [medical & mental health professionals] THE JEWISH LEARNING INSTITUTE Sponsored in part by the Fund for the Jewish Future The Cleveland Chapter of eyetique.com (800)422-5320 we accept most major insurances October 2016 n Beachwood Buzz 45