Louis J. Fox, retiring president of the Jewish Welfare Fund of Baltimore, who has been active nationally in the Council of Jewish Federations and Welfare Funds, announced today the establishment of the “Harry Green-stein Leadership Award” to encourage the development of new leaders, and to provide recognition for young men who have outstanding leadership qualities.
The award is named in honor of the Welfare Fund’s executive director, Harry Green-stein. Succeeding Mr. Fox as president of the Jewish Welfare Fund is Julius Offit, who will also serve as chairman of the 1959 Combined Campaign of the Associated Jewish Charities and Welfare Fund.
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