Background
Mesnick, Charles S. was born on March 7, 1914 in Cleveland. Son of Abraham and Rose (Schaffer) Mesnick.
Mesnick, Charles S. was born on March 7, 1914 in Cleveland. Son of Abraham and Rose (Schaffer) Mesnick.
AB, Case Western Reserve University, 1934. Master of Social Work, University Southern California, 1944.
Supervisor Works Progress Administration, Cleveland, 1935-1936, State Relief Administration, Los Angeles, 1937-1940. Director émigré resettlement committee Federation Jewish Welfare Organization, 1940-1941. Director United Service Organizations, Jewish Welfare Board, Salt Lake City, 1941-1942.
Unit director Jewish Centers Association, Los Angeles, 1943-1964, assistant executive director, 1964-1967, executive director, 1967-1976. Founder, president Jewish Communal Retirees Association, Los Angeles, since 1977.
Member Governor's Committee on Service to the Aged, Mayor's Community Advisory Committee, Recreation and Youth Services Planning Council, 1960's. Participated in various other community events. Served with United States Navy, 1944-1946.
Member National Association Social Workers, Association Jewish Community Organization Persons, Association Jewish Centers Workers (president Western states division 1965), Jewish Federation Council, Southern California Jewish History Society, Hebrew Union College, School Jewish Communal Services (volunteer).
Married Dora Gewirtz, May 23, 1937. Children: Michael, Richard.