Jewelers Vigilance Committee’s Post

✨ Last week's JVC luncheon was one for the books! ✨ With the largest turnout we've had in recent years, we sincerely thank all of our generous sponsors, Board of Directors, and enlightening guest speaker, the Honorable Bogolo Kenewendo, Botswana's Minister of Minerals & Energy. We started with a successful executive committee board meeting, and then enjoyed the company of our guests with cocktails followed by a lunch at The Pierre. This year's Stanley Schechter award was given to Alan Zimmer of REEDS Jewelers, Inc. Recipients of the Stanley Schechter Award embody Stanley’s characteristics and values: leadership, integrity, and passion for elevating the jewelry community’s reputation in the US and worldwide. Congratulations, Alan! Our event closed with an enlightening conversation between JVC's President & CEO, Sara Yood, and our special guest, Bogolo Kenewendo. This conversation discussed Botswana's move forward and hopes for the future of their diamond operations. We sincerely thank our sponsors - we couldn't do our work without your support. As always, JVC stands for ethics, integrity, and honesty in the jewelry industry. We are here to guide the industry with education and compliance guidance. Photos done by Andrew Holtz of Holtz Photography! Thank you, Andrew, for capturing this important day!