2007 Mel Event

The Columbus Foundation and the Columbus Jewish Foundation are the recipients of the 2007 Mel Schottenstein Leadership Award which is presented annually to an individual or organization that has made the most significant difference in the lives of homeless individuals and families by creating an “open door” to those in crisis.

(LtoR) Michael Weiss, incoming president of the Columbus Jewish Foundation; Jackie Jacobs, Columbus Jewish Foundation executive director; Barbara Poppe, executive director of the Community Shelter Board; Douglas F. Kridler, The Columbus Foundation ceo and president; and event co-chairs Julie S. Saar, and Bradley Kastan.

(LtoR) Rebecca Kastan (Mel Schottenstein’s granddaughter); Roger P. Sugarman, CSB Board Chair; and Lenore Schottenstein at the 2007 Mel Schottenstein Birthday Celebration Pre-Event Reception.

The Grace Notes of the Columbus School for Girls performing at the 13th Annual Mel Schottenstein Birthday Celebration.

(LtoR) Sara Loken, Community Shelter Board administrative director; Karen McClain, president The McClain Group and CSB Board Member; and Jaime Bauchmoyer at the Pre-Event Reception.

Leslie Wexner, Chairman and CEO, Limited Brands and Honorary Event Chair speaking at the June 5, 2007 Mel Schottenstein Birthday Celebration.

Limited Brands served as the Lead Corporate Sponsor of the 2007 Mel Schottenstein Birthday Celebration.

The Columbus Women’s Chorus performing at the 13th Annual Mel Schottenstein Birthday Celebration.

(LtoR)  Micha Ronan, Managing Director, Bagir International; Offer Gilboa, CEO Bagir International; Barbara Poppe; and Steven Kimmel, President, Bagir, USA at the
Pre-Event Reception.

The East Pilgrim Elementary After School Program performing at the 13th Annual Mel Schottenstein Birthday Celebration.

Mayor Michael Coleman and Columbus City Council President Michael Mentel speaking at the June 5, 2007 Mel Schottenstein Birthday Celebration. They announced new initiatives to break the cycle of street homelessness.

Senior Repertory of Ohio Theatre Company performing at the 13th Annual Mel Schottenstein Birthday Celebration.

(LtoR) Jeff Kaplan; Holly S. Kastan, CSB Advisory Council Member; Brad Kastan, Co-Chair of the 2007 Mel Schottenstein Birthday Celebration; and Congressman Pat Tiberi at the Pre-Event Reception.

The Community of Holy Rosary St. John Gospel Choir performing at the 13th Annual Mel Schottenstein Birthday Celebration.

Brian Hall, Outreach Specialist, Maryhaven speaking at the 2007 Mel Schottenstein Birthday Celebration. Brian spoke of his work to help men and women move from street homelessness to a new life and his own personal experiences of homelessness.

(LtoR) Sara Corona and Susan Rector, Schottenstein, Zox & Dunn; and Patricia Cash, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs & Community Development, National City and CSB Board Member enjoying the Pre-Event Reception.

Barbara Poppe and Jackie Jacobs at the 2007 Pre-Event Reception.

(LtoR) Philip Urban, President and CEO, Grange Insurance Companies; Rabbi Areyah Kaltmann, Schottenstein Chabad House; and Cameron James, Mills/James Productions at the 2007 Mel Schottenstein Birthday Celebration.