Background
Schwartz, Gerald was born on June 22, 1927 in New York City. Son of George and Martha F. Schwartz.
public relations and fundraising agency executive
Schwartz, Gerald was born on June 22, 1927 in New York City. Son of George and Martha F. Schwartz.
Student, North Carolina State University, 1945. Bachelor of Arts Miami, Florida, 1949. Bachelor of Science, University Miami, Florida, 1950.
Master of Science in Business Journalism & Mass Commission, Florida International University, Florida, 2009.
Staff writer Miami Herald, 1941-1944. Publicity director United States Army in Europe, 1946-1948. Editor Miami Beach Sun, 1950-1951.
Fund raising and public relations counselor Miami, 1952-1958. Press secretary to Governor Nebraska, 1959—1960. Executive vice president Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel, 1960-1961.
Principal Gerald Schwartz Agency, Miami, Florida, since 1962. With United States Army, 1944-1946.
National vice president American Zionist Federation, 1985—1989, 1991—1993. President President's council Zionist Organization American, 1983—1985. National chairman Friends of Pioneer Women/Na'amat, 1984—1998.
President American Zionist Federation Southern Florida, 1970—1973, 1986—1992. Vice chairman Urban League of Greater Miami, 1983—1987, City of Miami Beach Planning Board, 1953—1955. Board directors Greater Miami Symphony, 1982—1987, Miami Beach Taxpayers Association, 1988—1989.
President Civic League Miami Beach, 1985—1987. President Greater Miami chapter Association Welfare of Soldiers in Israel, 1983—1986. Chairman City of Miami Beach Hurricane Defense Committee, 1978—1986, 1990—1997.
Trustee South Shore Hospital and Medical Center, Miami, 1987—2004, executive vice-chairman Miami Beach, 1989—2004. Vice chairman South Shore Medical Center Foundation, 1989—2004. Board governors Barry University, 1985—1986.
Chairman Economic Development Council City of Miami Beach, 1985—1991. Board directors Crimestoppers of Dade County, 1991—1994. Member executive board State of Israel Bonds Organization, since 1996.
Deputy chairman Democratic Midwest Conference, 1958—1960. Board directors administrative committee Jewish National Fund of America, since 1995, vice president Greater Miami region, 1996—1997. President B Nai Zion Foundation, since 2009.
Vice president Jewish National Fund., since 2000. Board directors Temple Emanu-El of Greater Miami, Papanicolaou Cancer Research Institute, Miami, 1962—1980. Board directors Florida chapter Boys Town of Jerusalem, 2006—2008.
President B'nai Zion Chapter Florida, since 2009. Member Public Relations Society of America (accredited. Treasurer Southern Florida chapter 1962-1964), American Public Relations Association (president chapter 1960-1961), American Association Political Consultant, National Association Fund Raising Executives (president chapter 1977-1978), Miami Beach Taxpayers Association (board directors 1994-2000), Miami International Press Club (board directors 1991-1999), Miami Beach Chamber of C. (vice president 1978-1980, 81-84, 86-87, president-elect 1988-1990, trustee since 1990), Lead and Ink, Tiger Bay Club (president 1986-1988), Prime Minister's Club of State of Israel (Greater Miami chairman since 1997), B'nai B'rith (president lodge 1964-1966), Theta Omicron Pi, Omicron Delta Kappa, Alpha Delta Sigma (president 1965-1967), Zeta Beta Tau, Sigma Delta Chi, Society Professional Journalists, Investigative Reporters and Editors, Inc., Jewish War Veterans United States of America.
Married Felice P. Schwartz, June 25, 1950: children: Gary R., Gregg R., Wendy L. Student North Carolina State University, 1944-1945.