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Maccabiah alive. They are to be congratulated as there is now genuine hope that the games
will proceed in July 2022.
Michael Sharp:
Michael has been the Honorary Solicitor of Maccabi Victoria for 35 years. The change in
Maccabi over that time has been enormous and Michael’s wisdom and Counsel has guided
many Presidents through often difficult and complex issues. Maccabi thanks you for your
valuable contribution.
Australia Jewish Funders Network:
I want to acknowledge AJFN and in particular Tracie Olcha.
Tracie has supported our Board with organizational strategy and through AJFN, we, along
with approximately 100 other community organisations have been gifted a subscription to
Catchafire. This is a network of highly skilled people willing to offer their services pro bono to
Not for Profits. All of our clubs have been given access and I urge all Clubs to take full
advantage of this most generous gift.
Jemima Montag:
We celebrate and acknowledge our “Maccababy”, as she has referred to herself, and
congratulate Jemima on 6th place at the Tokyo Olympics. Jemima is a perfect role model and
gives her time and shares her experiences whenever asked.
I have so many people to thank.
To my Board, Dean Mohr, Sharon Roseman, Janine Baum, Caryn Cave, Sheiny New and
Jeremy Davis.

To the Foundation Board, the MAI Board and all the clubs and volunteers thank you.
Nothing happens without all of us playing our part.
I would like to once again thank our wonderful and valued supporters and donors whose
generosity has allowed us to thrive.
Scott Winton, Lowe Lippmann, Gandel Philanthropy, Bensons, JR Group, Central Equity,
Gurner, Gary Peer, Bendigo Bank and many others - your ongoing support is greatly
appreciated.
I would like to acknowledge and thank affiliated and other community organisations including
JCCV, Zionism Victoria, Jewish Care, Hatzolah, Access, NCJWA, AJFN, Flying Fox & CSG.
Thank you to the many other community organisations we work with and of course the City
of Glen Eira and our local State member and Deputy Premier David Southwick MP and
Federal member Josh Burns MP.
With Maccabi Greetings

Brian Swersky
President