Heidi Rotberg Receives the Rosalie Citron Ashendorf Award

On May 2011, during the Installation of Officers, The Charlotte Chapter of Hadassah presented the Rosalie Citron Ashendorf Award, the chapter's most prestigious award, to Heidi Rotberg. Heidi is a past president of our chapter, and has stayed actively involved on our Board. Heidi is always ready, able and willing to pitch in and help where needed. Currently Heidi serves as our Health Chair, Directory advertisement leader and Keeper of the Gate chair. Heidi is a Life Member of Hadassah, a Keeper of the Gate, and the mother of a Life Member (Emily) and Life Associate (David). Heidi’s husband Michael, also a Life Associate, supports Heidi’s commitment to Hadassah and was present when she received the award.

The Award was established in 1990 to honor the Charlotte Chapter of Hadassah's first president. The award’s namesake, Rosalie Ashendorf, was the mother of long time member Deane Boxer.

The award is presented to those who have shown a passion for Hadassah, been actively involved for a minimum of five years, has served as President but not a current President. The award is not given every year. Nominations are accepted from the general membership, but the final decision is made by the past recipients. Past recipients are: Phyllis Boxer, Gail Greene, Berta Kaplan, Audrey Madans, Elizabeth Klein, Marsha Smith, Ruth Richardson, Lynda White, Roz Cooper, Ellie Bantit, Debby Rosenberger , Janice Bernstein and Judy Kaufmann.