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PAGE 12 THE SOUTHERN ISRAELITE August 29, 1986 Semi-Annual Half-Price Sale / The V Sampler Open Mon.-Sat. 10-6 2105 N. DECATUR RD. (at Clairmont) 325-4147 South State Mortgage, Inc. Specializing In Conventional First Mortgage Residential Lending “As a broker we can shop the rates for you.” •Complete fixed and ARM interest rates • Refinancing Available • Professional Mortgage Counseling • Eus> Pre-qualifving h\ phone •Call lor Appointment Joel A Harris Loan Officer 6135 Barfield Rd.. Suite 2I0. Atlanta. Gcoi>:ia 30328 Bus:2S2-8808; Dig Pager.890-3705. Home:993-5656 RF/HKK elleen donner REALTOR® Just a note to let you know That I have relocated Now, at RE/MAX 400. Thank you for your past support; I appreciate you all And I’ll be glad to help again If you’ll just give me a call. 5457 roswell road, suite 207 _ atlanta, georgia 30342 off: (404) 256-3033 mobile res:(404) 394-5825 558-0788 Mil I ION I Kill AR Cl IB Georgia’s influence far exceeded its size at the 110th B’nai B’rith District Five Convention held in Orlando, Fla. last month. District Five is composed of all Atlantic coast states from Maryland to Florida, plus Washington, D.C. The highlight of the convention for the Georgia delegation was Jerry Sugarman’s election to the National BBYO Commission. Also honored were A.J. Kravtin and Steve Levetan, who were asked to give nominating speeches for two of the three candidates for third vice president of the District. This position is considered most important since the officer is in line for the presidency. In an unprecedented move, Stuart Langer, one of the delegation's youngest members, was asked by a NOW ON ATLANTATV the SHALOM SHOW , VA/ n • i r* r i w Shalom Show Host We Bring the Best of Israel to You! Richard Pehn WATL-TV—CH. 36 Sunday 7 a.m. • Monday 12:30 a.m. ENTERTAINMENT ‘TRAVEL .DISCUSSIONS •RELIGION For local advertising information call (404) 455-1493 District past president to second his nomination for international vice president. Georgia’s members and lodges came away from the convention with a host of awards: Kehillah Lodge’s Steve Levetan was named outstanding young leader in the District; Kehillah president Harold Cohen was named outstanding lodge president while Doug Ross of Achim Lodge was an honorable mention in the category; outstand ing Ben B’rith went to A.J. Krav tin; and past president of the State Association, Max Olim, received a special presidential citation for his work in assisting lodges outside Atlanta. Herb Wollner, Naehal president, accepted the award for the Dis trict’s largest percentage gain in membership. The Leo M. Frank Lodge won a trio of honors: out standing lodge project; honorable mention for outstanding lodge; and a special presidential citation. The State Association was rec ognized for its leadership devel opment program and won the “fa vorite son" competition by raising the highest percentage of funds beyond a stated goal, thanks in large part to the fundraising efforts of Ron Chanin and Richard Sol omon. Kehillah Lodge’s contribu tion of $1,800 at the convention put Georgia “over the top” to take first place in the category. Georgians played key roles throughout the convention. Fred Broder gave a well-received moti vational speech. Incoming District president Bernie Friedman accorded Arnold Ellison, honorary District executive vice president, the honor of performing the presidential in stallation. Kurt Homburger, Ron Stein. Herb Wollner and David Diamond were involved in convention com mittees. Jack and Sherry Passoff accepted the charter for the new Solel Unit. Jerry Shure, District Five auditor, helped interpret the budgetary process and assisted the state’s election caucus. Dr. William Wexler, formerly of Savannah and now living in Israel, was honored by the convention. Wexler is a past District president and the only person from District Five to become president of B’nai B’rith International. At the District Five convention are (from left) William Wexler, Bruce Gaynes, Jerry Sugarman, Stuart Langer, Steve Levetan, Ron Chanin and Bernie Friedman. Georgia B’nai B’rith takes home host of honors at District caucus District president Paul Bachman (right) presents Outstanding Ben B rith award to Dr. A.J. Kravtin of Columbus.