District 1199J 34th Annual Aberdeen Solomon David Memorial Scholarship Fund Awards Dinner

District 1199J Cordially Invites You to Attend the

34th Annual Aberdeen Solomon David Memorial Scholarship Fund Awards Dinner

To date, we are proud to have awarded more than $525,000 in scholarships to the most deserving and motivated children and grandchildren of our members. This year’s celebration will take place on:

📅 Wednesday, July 9, 2025

🕕 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

📍 Nanina’s in the Park

540 Mill Street, Belleville, NJ 07109

📞 (973) 751-1230

In addition to scholarships for dependents, we are pleased to once again award the Joseph N. Franklin Memorial Scholarship to a dedicated working member of District 1199J. Contributions to this fund can be made separately using the enclosed donation form and will be processed through the Aberdeen S. David Memorial Scholarship Fund.

This year, we are proud to honor five outstanding individuals whose contributions have had a significant impact in their fields:

Denise Ridley, Councilwoman – Ward A, Jersey City, NJ
Aberdeen David Outstanding Legislative Award
Jessica Berno.keits, Director of Human Resources
Aberdeen David Outstanding Labor Relations Award
Karen Bellamy-Lewis, International Representative, IFPTE
Aberdeen David Labor Leader Achievement Award
Dan Runnals, CFA, CAJA, Principal & Senior Consultant, NEPC
Aberdeen David Outstanding Service Award
Michele Kamal, Office Manager, 1199J Pension and Benefit Fund
Aberdeen David Myrtle Hartsfield Labor Award

We have also enclosed a souvenir journal order form along with a self-addressed envelope. The deadline for submissions is Monday, June 9, 2025. Please make all checks payable to:

Aberdeen S. David Memorial Scholarship Fund

Your donation is tax deductible, less the fair market value of $72. The Aberdeen S. David Memorial Scholarship Fund is a registered 501(c)(3) organization.

Federal Tax ID #: 22-337-2276

We hope you will join us in celebrating education, service, and leadership, and thank you in advance for your continued support.