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LEADING LADIES IMPOSSIBLE DREAM…..THANKS A MILLION!!!

By Phyllis Green

In 1995, a phenomenon was born: starting with ladies from the field of show business, and an idea presented by Candi Casino, that they utilize their talents to raise money for a most worthwhile charity. After opening its membership to people with an interest in show biz; the dream continued; to help the fast growing awareness of organ transplantation. And now, that membership and that dream has culminated into this group becoming the LEADING LADIES MILLION DOLLAR BABIES!!!

Yes, what was once a seemingly unattainable task has now become reality and a foundation for the next million dollar objective. The Transplant Foundation, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine/Jackson Memorial Medical Center is the recipient of all the efforts of Leading Ladies, Inc., the local organization with members from Miami Beach, Surfside, North Miami, Aventura, Hallandale, Hollywood, and Ft. Lauderdale.

Through monthly luncheons and occasional evening events that feature world class entertainment; this dynamic group of women and their counterparts have raised this unbelievable amount of money that will support services for transplant patients and families, and temporary housing at the Transplant Center in Miami. Past Presidents Barbara Krongold, Vivienne “Tootsie” Singer, Diane Lapin, three-term President Nancy Sutton, and current President Veronica Fuchs have led this group into enormous success and continue to give of their time to the cause.

Most recently the event “We’re in the Money” at the Surf Club, celebrated reaching the One Million Dollar mark of fund-raising. Veronica Fuchs, Diane Lapin and Diane Klein chaired this meaningful luncheon and show starring the fabulous Comic John Joseph and Johnny B at the Keyboard. Special Guest, Dr. Andreas Tzakis congratulated Leading Ladies for all its contributions to the success of the Transplant Foundation and told the group of the great strides being made in the field. Upcoming affairs include Sunday Brunch March 22 at Pine Island Ridge Country Club and Sunday Brunch April 26th at Temple Soleil, plus a May event to be announced. To join in the fabulous programs offered by Leading Ladies, you may contact reservationists Elaine at 305-937-7447 or Gladys at 305-931-2430.

It is indeed a humbling experience for all the people who have so devotedly supported Leading Ladies, to recognize that each and every one, in some significant way, has been an integral part of reaching this impossible dream. You are to be blessed for your humanitarian deeds. The dream could never have come true without you!!!

Message from the President, Veronica Fuchs

Dear Leading Ladies,
I am excited about being the new President and looking forward to working closely with the board and all in the membership.   I am hoping we can count on you to help us, as we walk together on a new level bringing in another million. This is not an easy goal. We are looking for more volunteers from the membership with ideas to please everyone. We are aware we need some improvement and hope you will share your views so, we can enable the group of Leading Ladies to accept new and fantastic venues as the year unfolds.  If you want to involve yourself please feel free to call me at anytime with your brainstorm. I want to thank the board and all the past presidents…and of course YOU the entire membership since its inception.  Without you we cannot do anything. We have met with several members and have already received many new ideas.   Would you like to see more Socials, such as the Races, A special theater package, cruise etc?  Please let us hear from you so we can make some adjustments in the new calendar coming up for 2008-2009.   I thank you for your support and confidence in me to continue to achieve new heights.

My best,
Veronica Fuchs
305-299-6306

Leading Ladies Slate Of Officers 2008-2010 President Veronica Fuchs Executive Vice-Pres. Delores Reiner Co-Ordinating Vice-Pres. Diane Klein Fund Raising Vice-Pres. Adrienne Malis Events Vice-Pres. Beverly Berland Membership Vice-Pres. Holly Carroll Program Vice-Pres. Phyllis Green Liaison To Foundation Candi Casino Recording Secretary Rachell Paston Corresponding Sec’y Peggy Grant Executive Secretary Claudia Genteel Treasurer Lillyan Winepol President   Board Of Directors Rodi Alexander Diane Lapin Louise Brown Eve-Milgram Linet Lillian Kaye Barbara Stuart Katie King Nancy Sutton Sonia Klein Vivienne Singer Joan Klempner Riva Weinthal

Honorary Life Members Cheena Disimone Silver (D) Dorothy Ash Doris Glazer     Past Presidents Nancy Sutton 2006-2008 Nancy Sutton 2004-2006 Diane Lapin 2002-2004 Nancy Sutton 2000-2002 Vivienne Singer 1998-2000 Barbara Krongold 1995-1998