Kirk Merritt and his proud art students each painted their own masterpiece.
Merritt and an excited fan and student get ready to paint canvases together.
Merritt with three budding artists showing off their work. Photos courtesy of the New Orleans Saints.
KID smART and Saints wide receiver Kirk Merritt embark on artistic collaboration
When: July 23, 2023
Where: Chez Clay
What: New Orleans Saints wide receiver Kirk Merritt has partnered with KID smART for a series of events that empower children through the transformative power of the arts. With more than 3,500 students enrolled in KID smART Creative Schools throughout NOLA Public Schools, Merritt will tour select programs this fall to see the positive impacts of arts integrated education and serve as an inspiration to students to follow their dreams.
NCJW Officers (front, left to right) Carol Newman, Loel Samuel, Diana Mann, Kathy Shepard, Barbara Kaplinsky (back, left to right) Susan Constant, Gail Chalew, Robin Giarrusso, Gail Pesses, Susan Hess
NCJW Board Members (front, left to right) Carole Neff, Barbara Greenberg. (back, left to right) Jessica Bach, Killian Philipson, Ronda Kottle, Sylvia Finger.
Passing of the Gavel featuring outgoing President Gail Pesses with Incoming President Gail Chalew.
Gail Chalew Elected President of National Council of Jewish Women, GNO
When: June 11, 2023
Where: The Windsor Court Hotel
What: The NCJW, GNO Section held its closing event and Installation Reception where Gail Naron Chalew was elected President for a two-year term, 2023-2025. Chalew is an editor specializing in academic books and articles, as well as a committed volunteer. Outgoing President (2021-2023) Gail Fenton Pesses welcomed the nearly 70 members attending and expressed gratitude to her Executive Committee, Board of Directors and the NCJW Past Presidents.
