Community Involvement
Dan Schiffman has a deep passion for his community, and is involved with several organizations.
- Frederick Memorial Hospital: Chairman, Special Gifts Committee & Member, Order of the Good Samaritan
- Carroll Creek Rotary: Member, Former Board Member & Former Treasurer
- B'nai Abraham Synagogue: Member, Board of Trustees & Former Treasurer
- Brook Lane: Board Member & Member of Finance Committee
- The Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs: Board Member
- Frederick County Chamber of Commerce: Trustee
- Advocates for Homeless Families: Former Board Member & Vice President
- Entrepreneur Council of Frederick County: Former President
2016 Insul-Tech's Tee'd Up for a Cure for Cancer Golf Outing
Dan Schiffman, a gold sponsor, and his team participated in the Insul-Tech's Tee'd Up for a Cure for Cancer to benefit the American Cancer Society. This fun and charitable event took place on a beautiful Fall day at Holly Hills Country Club.
Dan Schiffman Presents the FMH 2016 Good Samaritan of the Year Award
Pictured in foreground: Robert F. Waltz, accepting the award on behalf of his father Bob Waltz. Pictured in background from L-R: 2016 Good Samaritan of the Year recipient Mrs. Betty Waltz; Frederick Regional Health System President & CEO, Tom Klienhanzl; and FMH Special Gifts Committee Chair Dan Schiffman
Norman E. “Bob” Waltz and Betty Waltz were named Frederick Memorial Hospital’s 2016 Good Samaritans of the Year at a recognition event on May 19, 2016 for some of the hospital’s most generous benefactors.
Mr. and Mrs. Waltz were presented with the award in honor of their nearly six decades of community volunteerism and philanthropy. Longtime members of the hospital’s Order of the Good Samaritan, the Waltzes have made leadership gifts to various capital campaigns and served on Development Council and Auxiliary committees. In addition to their longtime support of FMH, the Waltzes were also recognized for their support of the Calvary United Methodist Church, Goodwill Industries of the Monocacy Valley, the YMCA and the Community Foundation of Frederick County.
“This year marks the 26th year that the hospital has honored local men and women with our Good Samaritan of the Year Award,” said local businessman and FMH Special Gifts Committee Chair Daniel Schiffman. “Each recipient has approached service and philanthropy in a different way, but all have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to improving the quality of life in Frederick County. With their long legacy of volunteerism and philanthropy, Bob and Betty Waltz are noteworthy additions to this esteemed group.”
Dan Schiffman Speaks at FMH 2014 Good Samaritan of the Year Event
Pictured L-R: FMH Special Gifts Committee Chair Dan Schiffman, 2014 Good Samaritans of the Year George B. Delaplaine, Jr. and Bettie Delaplaine and FMH President and CEO Tom Kleinhanzl
George B. and Bettie Delaplaine were named Frederick Memorial Hospital’s 2014 Good Samaritans of the Year.
At the recent induction ceremony, Special Gifts Committee Chair Dan Schiffman introduced George B. Delaplaine, Jr. as a Frederick native, a longstanding business and civic leader and philanthropist. Bettie Delaplaine was recognized for her community service and leadership with various organizations.
The Delaplaine's were also lauded for the work of their Foundation, which was formed in 2001 to “enrich the lives of community members, and perpetuate the outstanding quality of life enjoyed in Frederick and the surrounding area.” Over the past 12 years, the Delaplaine Foundation, Inc. has funded non-profit organizations dedicated to the arts and sciences, historical preservation, educational advancement, spiritual enlightenment physical wellbeing, and community enrichment—75 percent of them right here in Frederick County.
In addition to their founding support of the Delaplaine Visual Arts Center and the National Museum of Civil War Medicine, the Delaplaine's were recognized for their contributions to Frederick Memorial Hospital.
Northwestern Mutual - Frederick Hosts NCAA Event
December 2013, Northwestern Mutual - Frederick hosted a special event featuring guest speaker Gary Williams, University of Maryland, 2002 NCAA Basketball Campion and Coach. Gary spoke about "Planning for Success." A signed painting of Gary Williams was auctioned to benefit FMH Cancer Institute. The winning bidder paid $1,500 and donated the painting to the hospital. Photography by Rachael Harms. Auctioneer services were donated by Erik Legg of Meadowland Auctions.
Pictured: Gary Williams and Dan Schiffman
Northwestern Mutual is a Sponsor for the 18th Annual "George Delaplaine" Distinguished Citizen Dinner
On October 29, 2013, the 18th Annual “George Delaplaine” Distinguished Citizen Dinner was held honoring Tom Kleinhanzl, President & CEO of Frederick Regional Health System. Northwestern Mutual was a major sponsor of the event. The turnout was phenomenal with close to 400 people from the Frederick community attending and supporting Tom and the Boy Scouts of America, National Capital Area Council.
Northwestern Mutual-Maryland & Torrey Smith Provide Fun-Filled Night for Children Battling Cancer
On October 15, 2013, Northwestern Mutual-Maryland, partnering with the Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith and his foundation, hosted children battling cancer and their families for a one-of-a-kind evening of fun at M&T Bank Stadium. As part of Northwestern Mutual's Childhood Cancer Program, these brave children, who rarely have a chance to just be kids, had a unique opportunity to take a behind the scenes tour of M&T Bank Stadium and spend time with Super Bowl champion Torrey Smith.
Frederick Office holds Open House in May 2013 to Benefit the Hurwitz Breast Cancer Fund
The event sponsored by Dan Schiffman and Josh Parish allowed guests to visit the new offices for Northwestern Mutual Frederick and helped raised approximately $1,600 for the Hurwitz Breast Cancer Fund.
Jeff Hurwitz, Owner, Colonial Jewelers, was our special guest where he was on-hand to appraise jewelry on a complimentary basis. In addition, several people participated in the silent auction and left with great items.
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Dan Schiffman Speaks at FMH 2013 Good Samaritan of the Year Event
Pictured: Daniel J. Schiffman, Chair, FMH Special Gifts Committee; James S. Kline, 2013 Good Samaritan of the Year recipient; Thomas A. Kleinhanzl, President & CEO, Frederick Regional Health System
Former mayor and longtime Frederick businessman James S. Grimes was recently named Frederick Memorial Hospital’s 2013 Good Samaritan of the Year at a recognition event held on May 16th for some of the hospital’s most generous benefactors.
Created in 1990, the Good Samaritan of the Year award is the highest honor conveyed upon an individual by Frederick Memorial Hospital. The annual award recognizes deserving individuals for their generosity to FMH, as well as their selfless commitment to improving the quality of life for the entire Frederick community.
At the recent induction ceremony, Special Gifts Committee Chair, Dan Schiffman, introduced Grimes as a Frederick native, graduate of Frederick High School, a longstanding business and civic leader and philanthropist. After the launch of his first business, Grimes Truck Center in 1961, Grimes became a member of the Frederick County Agricultural Society, and eventually The Great Frederick Fair Board. He has been involved with both boards for more than 50 years, serving as the group’s president twice (1992-1994, and 2010-2012). He has remained active on both boards, serving on many committees of the Fair Board, including entertainment, legislative, safety, finance and short-and-long-term planning. Grimes lifelong support of the Frederick Agricultural Society also included a generous gift toward the renovation of the Null Building at the Frederick Fairgrounds.
Grimes was also recognized for his service on numerous local boards of directors, including Frederick County National Bank, Hood College, BB&T Bank, the Lewistown Fire Company and Frederick Memorial Hospital, and his years of service as a city alderman, city planning commission, orphan’s court judge and two-term city mayor.
While the community of people who have done much to make Frederick such a unique place is deep and wide, it would be difficult to find anyone whose life and career have spanned as many levels of public service as Jim Grimes has,” said Schiffman. “He has devoted more than 50 years to improving the quality of life in the Frederick community, and we are pleased to add him to the ranks of our Good Samaritans of the Year.
Dan Schiffman Speaks at FMH 2012 Good Samaritan of the Year Event
Pictured: Daniel J. Schiffman, Chair, FMH Special Gifts Committee; Karlys L. Kline, 2012 Good Samaritan of the Year recipient; Thomas A. Kleinhanzl, President & CEO, Frederick Regional Health System
Karlys Kline was recently named Frederick Memorial Hospital's 2012 Good Samaritan of the Year at a recognition event for some of the hospital's most generous benefactors.
Created in 1990, the Good Samaritan of the Year Award is the highest honor conveyed upon an individual by Frederick Memorial Hospital. The annual award recognizes deserving individuals for their generosity to FMH, as well as their selfless commitment to improving the quality of life in the entire Frederick community.
In his introductory remarks, Special Gifts Committee Chairman Dan Schiffman noted Ms. Kline's extensive service to the community, including periods of service as a board member for the Frederick County Housing Trust, the Mental Health Association, United Way of Frederick, Federated Charities, The Jefferson School, Habitat for Humanity and the Maryland Sheriff's Youth Ranch. He also mentioned her recognition as one of Frederick's "Most Beautiful People," Maryland's Top 100 Women, and Mayor Randy McClement's proclamation of "Karlys Kline Day in Frederick" on August 15th, 2011.
Dan Schiffman Supports Frederick's Pink Ribbon Path Project
The Pink Ribbon Path Project is a public art project sponsored by the Hurwitz Breast Cancer Fund, The Frederick Arts Council and the Frederick Giving Project. For more information visit www.pinkribbonfrederick.org
Northwestern Mutual of Maryland Sponsors the Living Classroom Foundation Featuring Chris Warner
Northwestern Mutual of Maryland and I supported the Living Classrooms Foundation fundraiser with the Chris Warner Experience. Living Classrooms Foundation strengthens communities and inspires young people to achieve their potential through hands-on education and job training, using urban, natural, and maritime resources as “living classrooms.” Chris Warner has led more than 150 international mountaineering expeditions (from K2 to Kilimanjaro), and teaches leadership and group development.
Dan Schiffman wins Community Service Award from the Northwestern Mutual Foundation
Advocates for Homeless Families, Inc. is receiving a $10,000 grant from the Northwestern Mutual Foundation in recognition of financial representative Dan Schiffman’s outstanding volunteer involvement as part of the company’s 16th annual national Community Service Award program. Schiffman is one of 25 financial representatives being recognized as top volunteers. Through the program funded by the Northwestern Mutual Foundation, more than $275,000 will be donated this year to various nonprofit organizations nationwide.