January 2, 2025
Yasher Koach to Mitch Weiss, recipient of 2025 Mike Korenvaes Man of the Year Award

On Saturday February 15, 2025 aka 17 Shevat 5785, he Kol Ami Brotherhood of Tampa, Florida will honor long-time Brotherhood member Mitch Weiss as recipient of the (6th Annual) 2025 Mike Korenvaes Man of the Year award.

Join us as we honor our 2025 Man of the Year, Mitch Weiss! Join us for a memorable evening as we celebrate and honor Mitch Weiss before he heads off to retirement. Hors d’oeuvres and dessert will be served, along with an open bar. And for entertainment, our dear friend Nachum Peterseil will be performing in person! Havdalah starts at 7:00pm. Tickets are only $54 and there will be an online tribute journal. To sponsor and be a part of the tribute journal, please click the link below so you can complete the form and list your name or provide ad copy (formatted if possible, and pics if you like). Sponsorship Levels Double Bogie $118 – 2 tickets and name listed in journal Bogie $180 – 2 tickets and a 1/4-page ad/tribute in journal Par $360 – 2 tickets and a 1/2-page ad/tribute in journal Birdie $540 – 4 tickets and full-page ad in journal Eagle $720 – 6 tickets and full-page ad in journal Albatross $1000+ – 8 tickets and full-page ad in journal To register, please complete the form at https://www.kolami.org/event/BH-MOTY.html or call the office at 813-962-6338 or e-mail us at brotherhood.kolami@gmail.com by February 7.

“Six years ago, in keeping with the long-standing tradition observed by many member chapters of the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs, our Brotherhood board decided to establish our own Man of the Year Award. I can’t think of a more fitting and wonderful way to recognize and express our appreciation for a Brotherhood member who has demonstrated extraordinary dedication, outstanding leadership, and unparalleled altruism and service to our kehillah and Brotherhood. The Man of the Year Award memorializes our beloved friend, Mike Korenvaes (z”l), who epitomized what it means to be a selfless volunteer, a great leader, and a true mensch. His legacy of service, dedication, and kindness will serve as a timeless example for all of us. So it is a great honor and privilege for me to present this very special award to Doc. He has contributed to Kol Ami as a selfless volunteer in many ways: helping as a security volunteer during services, assisting our Chai Guys & Gals with yardwork and other chores, manning the grill for Steaks in the Sukkah and the end of year picnic, leading Hearing Men’s Voices sessions, and much more. I’d like to offer a heartfelt todah rabah to everyone who helped make this momentous event possible including the entire Brotherhood board. I’d also like to pay homage to the previous Man of the Year award winners: Gary Teblum, Barry D’vorchik (z”l), Dan Ochman, David Cross and Mike ‘Doc’ Binder.” – Kol Ami Brotherhood President Jon Zimmer.

Men’s Club is Brotherhood. Brotherhood President Jon Zimmer invites you to learn more about the Kol Ami Brotherhood of Tampa, Florida at https://www.kolami.org/brotherhood.html or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/kolamitampa/. For more information, please email Brotherhood President Jon Zimmer at brotherhood.kolami@gmail.com.

Yasher Koach to Mitch Weiss from the Florida Region of the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs (FJMC).  We serve the needs of affiliated Men’s Clubs and Brotherhoods throughout the State of Florida. Learn more about the FJMC Florida Region and our growing network of Jewish Men’s Clubs and Brotherhoods at: www.floridaregionfjmc.org and please visit & LIKE our Facebook Group at: www.facebook.com/FloridaRegionFJMC.

The FJMC is a confederation of over 200 Jewish Men’s Clubs and Brotherhoods representing over 20,000 members across the United States, Canada, Latin America, and beyond. Learn how YOUR Jewish Men’s Club or Brotherhood can affiliate with the FJMC at: https://fjmc.org/for-clubs/affiliating-with-the-fjmc/.

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