THE COLUMNS Vol. 30 No. 2
Tara Woods Homeowners Association – www.twhoa.net
February 2019
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Stuart & Belle Berman Stuart and Belle Berman
moved into Tara Woods in 2009 and we have never been the same. You will see why they were chosen to be this year’s honorees. Stu volunteers for many, many organizations with enthusiasm and zest, which is very contagious. Belle, on the other hand, is the complete opposite – quiet, shy and very sweet. They blend and work together and they have made a great couple for 52 years. Stu was born in Brooklyn, attended New York City Community College of Applied Arts and Sciences and then joined the Navy at age 20. While stationed in Memphis, Tennessee, he met his “Southern Belle”, who later became his wife. Belle grew up in the same neighborhood as Elvis Presley and Elvis even played basketball with her cousin! After they were married in 1967; the Berman’s moved to New Jersey for 10 years and Stuart attended and graduated from Rutgers University and worked at American Standard during the day. They were
2019 APPRECIATION DAY HONOREES blessed with a daughter, Lori, and a son, Michael. From there they moved to Richmond, Virginia, for 29 years. If you know Stu, you know he does not simply join an organization but utilizes his strong, leadership skills and becomes an officer in many of these organizations, e.g., Knights of Pythias, where he was elected Grand Chancellor; President of the State of Virginia. He was also, a member of Employee Volunteer Committee which supported Special Olympics and Make a Wish. After “RETIRING” to Tara Woods, he slowed down to only serve as Treasurer of Happy Hour; helper at the monthly Pancake Breakfast; member of Sound & Lighting; NY/NJ Club and the Mid-Atlantic Club, where he served as an officer. He was also Vice President of the TWHA, and is Tara Woods’ representative for FMO; Past President of New Image Chorus; member of CERT; and IF you are wondering who is waving to you as you enter the
Tara Woods gate, YES, it is Thanks, Stu and Belle, for our Stu, who is gate attendant all you do and who you are! two days a week. Of course, the Berman’s also have de~ Mary Nothnagel livered phone books and The Columns. So he doesn’t get bored, Stuart has been past Treasurer of Disabled American Vets, and he is current Secretary/ Treasurer of the Vietnam Vets in Cape Coral. He is also Secretary/Treasurer of the Southeast Pythian Association; past Vice President of Southern Florida and Regional Councilor for the Eastern U.S. for Forester’s Financial; and Vice President of Temple Beth Shalom. Behind every successful man is a woman and Belle is the “other half” of this strong 52 year team. Even during Belle’s physical challenges, she remains the same, kind, sweet lady. Now you can see why they were selected to be Tara Wood’s 2019 Honorees.