[Fredslist] A personal success story Re: Scott M Klein

[Jack Halpern]

Scott Klein lives the Gotham mission, that it's better to give than  
receive. Whenever someone needs something he is the first to respond  
with help and advice. Scott is a great Gothamite and person.


On Sep 9, 2008, at 11:24 AM, Cynthia Somma wrote:

> Gotham member waved their wand...AGAIN!
>
> Just wanted to share a personal story about Scott Klein.
>
> I met Scott a while back when our group, Gotham Healthcare, was  
> formed.
> At the end of the 2007, I was in dire need of setting up an SEP  
> account for myself (otherwise I would be dealing with MAJOR tax  
> expenses). Scott and Vincent of Stifel Nicolaus help put that deal  
> together in record time.
>
> Over time, I contacted Scott for advice and quickly knew he would be  
> my Gotham mentor.
>
> A couple of weeks ago, I contacted Scott about helping me to decide  
> what my 13 year-old son could volunteer for (a requirement for  
> making his Confirmation next year). I wanted this volunteer mission  
> to be more than just a one-shot deal. Scott asked what Steven likes  
> to do. The kid lives, eats and breathes soccer -- 24/7.
>
> In less than 24 hours, Scott had arranged for Steven to volunteer at  
> Hofstra's soccer practices - at the same location where the Jets  
> used to practice!  Scott had contacted the coach via email and we  
> were set. Scott even offered to take Steven to and from the  
> practices, should the need arise. On Saturday, Scott met us there  
> and we got to meet his gorgeous son Michael.
>
> The story gets better.....The coach happens to be an outstanding  
> human being.  He gave Steven a ball signed by the entire team,  
> offered his school or travel team the ability to play during a game  
> at half-time,  offered Steven the job of ball-boy for all games, and  
> he allowed him to "ref" on some of the action during practice (I  
> especially loved this part)---- it puts Steven in "shoes" that he's  
> never been in.....
>
> The coach is also involved in a camp that teaches handicapped  
> children how to play soccer; Steven will now be a volunteer for that  
> organization too.
>
> I owe all of this to Scott -- whom I would never have known if it  
> were not for Gotham.
> The mantra is so very true....I will add...
> Helping a child is where it all begins.....
>
> Cindy
>
> Cynthia Somma, CPC, CMM
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