ANNUAL MEETING
SAVE THE DATE
May 28, 2025
146th Annual MEETING
The Annual Meeting allows us to recognize our J as the CENTER of our community and spotlight the many different roles the J plays in the lives of our members and the Dallas community at large. We highlight and celebrate our successes over the past your and recognize and applaud those whose eforts have made it all possible.
2024 Awards
LEADER OF THE YEAR AWARD: TODD
Todd Chanon was originally born in Houston, Texas. He attended and graduated from the University of Texas where he met his lovely wife of 38 years, Anita Fonberg.
Todd and Anita were married shortly after college and have the pleasure of enjoying life in Dallas, Texas with their five children and two grandchildren. All of whom are in Dallas continuing to make our community stronger.
Todd is an Executive Vice President who works with IMA Financial in the Commercial Property and Casualty Insurance business.
Todd has been a constant source of leading our community with previous roles such as President of the Board for Jewish Family Service of Dallas and Congregation Shearith Israel. Todd has sat on other boards in the Dallas area such as the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Dallas, The Dallas Summer Musicals, and various other Insurance industry related boards and committees.
While NOT working out at the J, Todd finds great enjoyment spending time with his family and grandchildren. Todd works hard at making connections. It is, and always has been extremely important for Todd to continue to make our Jewish Community better each and every day.
Sam Slusher Award: Marjorie Rosenber
Marjorie was born and raised in Washington, D.C. where her mother was a housewife with a law degree and her father worked for the U.S. Patent Office. Marjorie was educated at Mt. Holyoke College, an English Lit major. She met and married David Rosenberg in 1962, and together they raised two children; Michael Rosenberg, who lives in Lincolnshire in the U.K. and Susan Sanders, who lives here in Dallas. She has four grandchildren: three English grandsons, and a native Texan granddaughter. Marjorie spent most of her adult life in Connecticut where she worked for an investment firm until her retirement in 2010. After retiring she moved to Dallas to be near her daughter and granddaughter. She realized she needed to connect with people and the JCC presented the perfect opportunity. Marjorie joined the J in 2010 and began participating in a myriad of awesome activities: Senior Lunches, Readers Theater, Exercise Classes, Senior Expo, Melton and Gesher Courses, and the joyful and amazing Grandfriends program among them. Marjorie is the President of the Senior Advisory Board, and is an active Hadassah volunteer, where she is the current Fundraising VP, having served as Chapter president for the past three years. The JCC is Marjorie’s homebase where she’s made friends, connected with the Jewish community, and enjoyed the many opportunities the J offers the Senior population.
Hank Bodner Award: Aidan Stern
The JCC of Dallas has been the center of Aidan’s life since day one. From Mommy-and-Me to Camp Simchah and J Soccer, onto Camp Chai, Sports Camp and J Basketball, Aidan’s childhood memories have taken him through the halls and on the courts and fields of the Aaron Family JCC. Last summer, Aidan had the privilege of playing on the 14U basketball team as part of the Dallas delegation in Florida, an experience he looks forward to enjoying again this summer in Houston as a member of the 16U team.
Aidan’s hard work in basketball led him to play ball for The Triumph Club throughout his 7th and 8th grade years, while leading his Levine Academy Middle School basketball team as the MVP two years in a row. As a freshman in the Hillcrest High School International Baccalaureate Program, Aidan played point guard for the JV team. He plans to continue to play competitively on the high school level over the next three years at Hillcrest.
Aidan is a poised and humble leader both on and off the court. He is an active volunteer in Friendship Circle of Dallas, where he also serves on the teen board. He looks forward to giving back to the J this summer as a Camp Chai counselor and as a teen board member for Maccabi. As a third-generation member of the Dallas Jewish Community and the Aaron Family Jewish Community Center, Aidan is honored to receive the 2024 Hank Bodner Award.
Laura Seymour Camp Impact Award: Gabby Ohayon
Gabby Ohayon has been a cherished member of the JCC community since birth. Her journey began as a preschooler and continued through various roles such as camper, camp counselor, unit head, and now camp program director. The JCC has always felt like her second home, with Camp Chai being her happy place where she can truly be herself and let her light shine. Currently, Gabby is a rising senior at Rutgers University, studying sociology and pursuing a career in the Jewish camping world, a passion that ignited at the Dallas JCC. She draws inspiration from her campers and fellow staff members, firmly believing that camp can be a pivotal experience in solidifying a child’s Jewish identity. Gabby is excited and humbled to be receiving the Laura Seymour Camp Impact Award, a testament to her dedication and impact within the community.
