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Milne
Alumni April Newsletter Dear
Milne Alumni and Supporters,
In this issue: * Congratulations! * Sad News CONGRATULATIONS! Congratulations to Rob Dorkin, '70, and his wife Margie, who are among the three recipients of a 2024 Pillars of the Community Award. From the Albany JCC website, "This prestigious community award recognizes individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the Sidney Albert Albany Jewish Community Center and/or the Jewish Community at-large through education, services and acts of kindness." From the Jewish World: Margie..."has served as sisterhood president and on the Beth Emeth board. She was the first recipient of the Beth Emeth President's award. She continues to volunteer at Beth Emeth by preparing oneg platters and creating flower centerpieces for congregation functions. Margie and Rob have been honored with a Jewish Family Services Mensches Award. They continue to serve as co-chairpersons of the annual Beth Emeth garage sale and have been doing so since 2007. "Rob is a graduate of The Milne School, Boston University, and the College of St. Rose. He retired in 2018 as an independent IT consultant. He grew up around the corner from the Center and participated in various activities including Boys Scouts Troop 33, ABG fraternity, day camp, and swim lessons from Betty Clark. He served on the Camp Chingachgook Alumni Council and is on the Jewish Federation of Northeastern NY board. Having served as board member of Congregation Beth Emeth and president of its brotherhood, he continues his service at Beth Emeth heading up the crew of kitchen volunteers for congregation dinners. He also volunteers for the Diane's farm community garden and for the Beth Emeth soup kitchen." SAD NEWS
Peter S. Neville, '52, passed away on March 11, 2024. He was the twin brother of George S. Neville, '52, and the brother of the late David M. Neville, '55. Corinne Ann HOLMES Hubert, '56, passed away on March 12, 2024. Isobel URE Albert, '53, passed away on March 31, 2024. She was the wife of Robert ALBERT, '53. Please note that I rely upon a search for "Milne" at legacy.com and input from other alumni for this information, so if you become aware of someone who has passed away, please let me know. If a name is underlined, it represents a link to the obituary. Many obituaries are available free for a limited time only. ________________ Thanks to all of you for your interest in Milne Alumni activities. Judy (Koblintz) Madnick, '61 For contact information, see the Milne Alumni homepage: www.albany.edu/~milne/ |