2016: The Year of the JCC Maccabi Games

2016: The Year of the
JCC Maccabi Games
The JCC Maccabi Games is one of the largest annual
gatherings of Jewish teens. The week of competition
is enriched by a wide array of CULTURAL and
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. In July 2016, Columbus will
host the Games for the fifth time, the last being in
2004. The JCC Maccabi Games are more than an athletic
competition. They are an experiential program
encompassing the entire community.
Approximately 2,500 people will be directly involved in the Columbus
JCC Maccabi Games, including 850 Jewish athletes, 200 coaches, 400
host families and over 1,000 volunteers. From home hospitality to
volunteering events, all of the community will have a role in this
outreach effort for Jewish teens.
The JCC Maccabi Games®
Columbus, OH ­‑ 2016
BasketballTennis
Golf
Track & Field
Swimming
plus others
Soccer
Key Events
• 2500 Attend Community-Wide
Opening Ceremony
• 850 Participants and coaches join
together for competition, social
events and a day of caring
• 1000 Athletes and volunteers attend
Closing Celebration
By the numbers…
Visiting Athletes. . . . . . . . 700
Local Athletes . . . . . . . . . 150
Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Volunteers . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000
Visitors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500
Host Families. . . . . . . . . . 400
Spectators . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,000
The first North American JCC Maccabi Games were held in 1982 with
only 300 athletes. It grew substantially over the next decade and in 1997,
the Games were held simultaneously in six American cities with 4,400
participating athletes. They are now held every summer in multiple
sites throughout North America. This festive event celebrates all of the
athletes and their delegations of participants, coaches, volunteers and
families from Jewish communities all over North America and other
parts of the globe, including Israel, Mexico, South America, and Europe.
The 2016 Maccabi Games will begin with Opening Ceremonies on
Sunday, July 24, 2016. It is anticipated that more than 2,000 people
will attend the Opening Ceremonies event. Athletes will also compete
at various venues throughout central Ohio. The Games are co-sponsored
by the Jewish Community Center Association of North America, Maccabi
World Union, Maccabi Canada, and Maccabi USA/Sports for Israel.
BENEFITS to the community…
• A major economic boost throughout central Ohio
• A major economic impact on summer tourism in Columbus
THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER COLUMBUS
• Positive exposure for Columbus on a national and worldwide level
• Unique and exceptional opportunities for teens to assume
leadership roles and engage in meaningful charitable activities
• Volunteer participation in local community charities
• Development of new community leaders
• Strengthening of family and community relationships
• Showcase local tourist attractions
• Community-building opportunities with law enforcement agencies
and municipal governments
2015 Annual Report
There’s Something About This Year!
Annual Meeting Agenda
1
Welcome
Rachel Lichten,
Annual Meeting Co-Chair
3
2
Ha Motzi
Host Remarks
9
Helen Nutis
Volunteer of the
Year Award
Shana Levin
10
Rachel Lichten,
Annual Meeting Co-Chair
4
Mimi Brodsky Chenfeld
and Marc Rossio
Executive Director
Address
Carol Folkerth,
Executive Director
5
Joel Dinkin Staff
Award
Performance by Mimi
Brodsky Chenfeld and
Marc Rossio
11
Shehecheyanu
Teacher of Year
Award
Valerie Lofton
6
Outgoing Board
President Address
Lisa Newmark,
Board President
Special Award
Presentation
to Joyce Garver
Keller
Introduction by
Lisa Newmark,
Board President
8
In Memoriam of
Helen Nutis
Jodi Karmia
12
The Abe Weinrib Memorial 5K Trail Run and 1-mile Family
Fitness Walk was a soaring success with almost 200 participants
honoring the memory of Abe Weinrib. A Couch to 5K program was
run in conjunction with the 5K, inspiring others to start or continue
their fitness journeys just as Abe did at the JCC.
Play ball! Thanks to the contributions and hard work from JCC families
and the Bexley community, the JCC softball fields received a makeover
complete with new dugouts, bleachers, a storage shed, and signage.
The “Throwback Thursday” Gala took patrons on a trip down
Memory Lane on March 12. Chaired by Carol Luper and Ben Zacks,
more than 300 guests enjoyed live performances by The Spinners
Lawrence D.
Schaffer Shem
Tov “Good
Name” Award
Ali Senser
13
Nominating
Committee
Report
Joe Sniderman,
Past Board President
14
Incoming Board
President’s
Remarks
Ben Zacks, Board
President
The JCC thanks Lorn Spolter, Karrie Blevins and Jerri Shafer for providing the
following photographs:
Lorn Spolter Photography: Cover art, center photo, 2nd row center. Cover art, far right
photo, 2nd row, 2014 Sports Spectacular. Inside front cover, left column, all three pictures.
Karrie Blevins, Marble Works Studio: Cover art, far left photo, 2nd from bottom.
Jerri Shafer: First page, bottom right.
Two groups of teenagers from
very different Columbus communities came together during the
Festival of Lights, to light the first
candle on the first night of Chanukah. Jewish teens and students
from South High School joined
at the JCC for a special interfaith
community action project and
The Kaleidoscope afterschool program had record enrollment this
year! For the many children who joined the fun, it was a year filled with
visits from COSI and the Ohio Wildlife Center as well as classes with
Columbus Children’s Theatre and Free Spirit Tae Kwon Do. Kaleidoscopers read with PJ Library Jewish stories and values. With one-on-one
attention in a family environment, kids broadened their horizons and
even received homework help just as they would at home.
Inna Treskunova
7
Rabbi Nathan
& Sylvia Gaynor
Jewish Cultural
Award
Gallery Players’ 66th season
musical, Les Miserables, was a
smash success, selling out seven of
eight shows. With robust performances from a phenomenal cast,
it’s no wonder there were rave
reviews. The Columbus Dispatch
wrote, “Gallery Players’ exhilarating
new production of the show does
so with strong musical talent
and equally strong, and personal,
emotional content.”
collaborated on a beautiful piece of art designed by artist Hani Hara.
About 75 teens participated in this project, Bending the Light: Two
Communities, Two Traditions, One Light of Peace. To bend the first
light of the Chanukah candle and stretch it beyond the Jewish community, sharing in a common mission—the artwork they created represents
the success of that mission and bringing two cultures, two communities
into one beautiful light.
Campers had a summer full of fun, friends, learning new skills and
making memories in the pool, on the ropes course, or while playing
gaga, a favorite game which is the Israeli version of dodge ball. Gaga
was a highlight. “I wanted to make sure your son’s finger is okay,”
said Camp Director Halle Schwartz to one camper’s mom. “…Yes, but
under the nail it is black and blue,” she replied. Her son piped up: “At
least it is not my gaga hand!” Throughout the adventures, shaving
cream and water balloon fights, science and art projects, campers
learned about Judaism and Israel and gained a greater appreciation
for the natural world outdoors.
and The Edelstein Family Band as they tasted wine, beer and vodka,
shopped at a silent auction, danced, and had fun with friends.
The August 2014 Sports Spectacular, chaired by Lindsay and
Joey Schottenstein and Jamie and Matthew Topolosky, continued with
a split-day format with a twist. Sunday’s carnival-style “Funtacular,”
along with a tennis outing at Wolfe Park and a youth basketball clinic
with The Ohio State University Men’s Basketball team, rounded out
the day which was fun for all ages. The event concluded on Monday
with a golf outing at the Winding Hollow Golf & Events Center. Hundreds
of adults and children enjoyed playing, eating and spending time with
colleagues and friends.
J-Reach celebrated Hanukkah
with hundreds of community
members at the Columbus Zoo
and Aquarium’s Wildlights. This
was the first time the community
gathered to celebrate Hanukkah
at Wildlights, and it was a big hit
with all ages. Over 200 community
members joined together to light
the menorah, spin dreidels, and
nosh on Hanukkah-themed snacks
while listening to Hanukkah music
from Marc Rossio along with the
glow of the Wildlights. The Columbus Jewish Film
Festival celebrated its 10th
anniversary with record breaking
attendance on Opening Night at
the Lincoln Theatre with internationally renowned Israeli filmmaker,
Avi Nesher, who presented his
hit film, The Wonders. With 13
narrative and documentary films
over two weeks, almost every film
was a sell-out. Chaired by Jody
Altschule and Linda Katz, the
2014 CJFF welcomed directors,
local scholars, rabbis, priests,
and included a concert with Dan
Nichols + E18hteen.
Over 230 community members
joined to commemorate
Victory Day on May 7 at the
JCC. Whether young, old, all who
came to the JCC’s annual celebration
of Europe’s liberation from Nazi
occupation enjoyed a great evening.
Kosher food catered by the JCC,
music from violinist Arkadiy Gips
and singing by Cantor Svetlana
Portnyansky. The evening also
honored the memory of Raisa
Patlashenko (z”l), who organized
JCC Victory Day celebrations for
many years.
The 2014 JCC Bookfair continued
its 52-year tradition of bringing
Jewish authors to the Columbus
Jewish community. Carmel
Chiswick discussed the effects
economics have on our choices in
Judaism, David Laskin explored his
family through Jewish genealogy,
Lisa Barr talked about the Nazis’
efforts to silence contemporary
artists during World War II,
and Catherine Zacks Gildenhorn
shared stories of her journey with
her father, Gordon Zacks, as he
faced the end of his life. The Singing
Chef, Cantor Mitch Kowitz, and
communications expert Debra
Fine rounded out the program.
With the help of community
sponsors and the Jewish Book
Council, the JCC Bookfair was
also able to bring graphic artist
Hanan Harchol’s exhibit, Jewish
Food for Thought, to the JCC
lobby this May.
Enrollment is up at all three
preschools! With full classes and
a wait list in many classrooms,
the JCC Early Childhood
Programs are running at
near-full capacity with over 450
children combined at all three
sites. Over 116 Kindergarten
Bound students are graduating
and moving on to Kindergarten
in the fall.
Guiding the JCC Early Childhood
program is the philosophy of Sheva
(the number seven in Hebrew),
which has extraordinary power
in Jewish thought and practice. It
is the name of the JCCs of North
America Early Learning Framework
signifying the seven core elements
of exemplary early childhood
practice and deeply rooted in the
latest research on child development
as seen through a Jewish lens.
The Mama Doni Concert and
Hanukkah Hop on December
14 was hosted by all three JCC
Early Childhood programs and
CTA/CJDS. Over 300 people
came together at this amazing,
community-building Hanukkah
celebration.
Special Recognition
Joel Dinkin Staff Award
JOYCE GARVER KELLER
VALERIE LOFTON
This award, established in honor
their colleagues, are committed
of former JCC Executive Director
to learning and professional
Joel Dinkin, offers support for a
growth, extend him/her self to
professional development grant
provide exceptional help/service
Joyce Garver Keller has served for 25 years in the position of
Executive Director of Ohio Jewish Communities, whose mission
is to secure government funds to enhance the Jewish community’s
ability to serve human needs; encourage sound public policy;
educate public officials about the work of the eight Jewish
Federations and their partner agencies; and maintain
relationships with state and federal officials.
to an outstanding JCC staff mem- to a member or members, and
ber. Candidates are nominated
show exceptional commitment
by JCC employees and members.
to the mission of the JCC.
Winners have served the JCC for
Joyce works on a broad agenda of Jewish issues and is fond of
saying: “Israel is number one, but not the only one on our
Jewish Agenda.” During her tenure with the agency she has
helped secure tens of millions of dollars in state and federal
funds for Jewish agencies in Ohio, including two million dollars
for the JCC of Greater Columbus’ capital projects on College
Avenue and in New Albany, for senior transportation and
services and for ESOL and new immigrant citizenship.
a year or more, are supportive of
Valerie Lofton has worked at the JCC since 1998. She began
her career here as the JCC’s Summer Camp Administrative
Assistant where she worked for two years. She then was
snapped up by then Executive Director, Joel Dinkin, to become
the Executive Administrative Assistant. Today, Valerie’s
dedication to the JCC, its members, and staff, is evident in
countless ways. Got a question about the website? Call Valerie.
The copier won’t print? Call Valerie. Need someone with
specialized skill to work on the CSI database software? Call
Valerie. Want to know where all the exits in the building are
in case of emergency? Call Valerie. Your cell phone is on the
fritz? Call Valerie. Want something placed in Centerscene?
Call Valerie. No one else in this agency can say they’ve
worked in as many departments as Valerie, who has worked
on the Film Festival, Camp, JCC Maccabi Games, Fitness
programs, is part of the Marketing Dept., helps with the Gala,
with HR, with the budget, liaison with the Board of Trustees
and Officers, preps for the Annual Meeting, Federation and
Foundation grants, and assistant to the Executive Director.
Valerie devotes every moment of her working day to providing
excellent service to our members, our leadership and fellow
professionals and is truly deserving of this award.
In 1990, Joyce was honored by Ohio’s Secretary of State, now
U. S. Senator Sherrod Brown, with the “Keeper of the Flame
Award,” for outstanding dedication to the democratic process,
on the anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment to the
U.S. Constitution, which gave women the right to vote.
JCC STAFF DIRECTORY
JCC EXECUTIVE STAFF
Carol Folkerth
Executive Director
Mike Klapper
Assistant Executive
Director
Valerie Lofton
Executive Administrative Assistant
Sharon Sadlowski
Accounting Supervisor
Barry Starr
IT Administrator, Cash
Receipts Clerk
Louise Young
Sue Vail
Executive Administrative Assistant
Melanie Butter
ADULTS AND EDUCATION
Julie Wasserstrom
Senior Services Coordinator
Chief Financial Officer
Program Director
JCC PROGRAM AND
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
ADMINISTRATION
Pamela Andrews
Human Resources Director
Nancy Barton
Accounts Payable Clerk
Sheila Cline
Special Events Coordinator
Marianne Kanfer
Payroll Specialist
CHILDREN, YOUTH, TEENS & CAMPING
Halle Schwartz
Director
Carly Childress
Administrative Assistant, Camp
Registrar
Kaley Rosenthal
Children’s Department Coordinator
Mark Moscardino
Teen Department Coordinator
Nancy Rosen
Hoover Resident Manager
Congratulations JCC Staff
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Nikki Henry
Director
FACILITIES
Chris Teaford
Maintenance Director
Shara Reiss
Early Intervention Specialist
Jerry Raymond
2nd Shift Building Coordinator
JCC COLLEGE AVENUE
Taryn Terwilliger
Assistant Director
Leslie Rosen
Infant Toddler Supervisor
Diana Goggins
Office Manager
JCC NEW ALBANY
Sheri Gittins
Site Director
Marica Rutledge
Program Coordinator
JCC NORTH
Ellen Kozberg
Site Director
Linda Fischer
Program Coordinator
Victor Small
Maintenance Technician
Roosevelt Tatum
Housekeeping Supervisor
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
Mike Levison
Marketing Director
Beth Binsky
Graphic Designer
Felicity Nesham-West
Lead Copywriter
MEMBER SERVICES
Linda Starr
Member Services Director
Jan Kazee
Front Desk Receptionist
Janet Schwarz
Administrative Assistant
Janet Mittman
Member Services Billing
Amy Pallay
Hospitality Coordinator
SPORTS & WELLNESS
Jeanna Brownlee
Sports & Wellness Director, Maccabi
Jason Goggins
Fitness Director
Beth McCullough
Assistant Fitness Director
Josh Goldstein
Sports Coordinator, Maccabi
David Holstein
Aquatics Director
Carlie Snyder
Group Exercise Coordinator
Jared Saltman
Gallery Players Managing & Artistic
Director
Emily Schuss
Jewish Film Festival Coordinator
FOOD SERVICES, CATERING &
SPECIAL EVENTS
Matan Gutwaks
Catering and Rentals Manager
Toney Robertson
Executive Chef
Kate Hay
Sous Chef
Tova Hauser
Mashgiah
Concepcion Deypalubos
Kitchen Assistant
35 YEARS
Carol Highfield
ECE Teacher
20 YEARS
Karen Berkowitz
ECE Teacher
15 YEARS
Judy Pfohl
ECE Teacher
10 YEARS
Beverly Bohlen
Baby Sitting
Beth Anne C McCullough
Assistant Fitness Director
Anthony Valenti
Youth Sports Specialist
Shara Reiss
ECE Early Intervention
Specialist
THE ARTS/OUTREACH
Cheryl Dritz
Bookfair Coordinator
Jared Saltman
Gallery Players
Artistic Director
Becca Foskuhl
Outreach Coordinator
Janet Wayton
ECE Teacher
Marie K Wells
Aquatics Lifeguard
5 YEARS
Karen Carter
ECE Teacher
Florence Gurwin
Aquatics Fitness Instructor
Nancy Nedei
ECE Teacher
Linda Porter
Housekeeping
Laura Powers
Group Exercise Instructor
Linda Schottenstein
ECE Teacher
Bushra Tabbsum
ECE Teacher
Katelin Thrivener
Aquatics Lifeguard
Merry Troper
ECE Teacher
The Rabbi Nathan &
Sylvia Gaynor Jewish
Cultural Award
MIMI BRODSKY CHENFELD AND MARC ROSSIO
This award recognizes excellence in Jewish programming. The Gaynor
family created the award to honor unique, innovative and outstanding
Jewish cultural and educational programming at the JCC.
Mimi Brodsky Chenfeld
Marc Rossio
For the past 12 years, Marc Rossio has led Tot Shabbat and
Shabbat Assembly for all three JCC Early Childhood Programs.
Rossio has explored different careers, from standup comic
to ad executive, graphic artist to stay-at-home dad. It was
through his experience as a stay-at-home dad that he landed
on a career in music for children and first became involved
with the JCC’s Tot Shabbat program. Marc started by playing
his guitar and singing the music of The Wiggles for his son,
Jack’s playgroup. His reputation as a fun and silly musician
who would fearlessly groove at the children’s level grew from
Helen Nutis
Volunteer Mitzvah Award
SHANA LEVIN
The Helen Nutis
Volunteer Mitzvah
Award was established by long –time
JCC volunteer, Helen
Nutis, to recognize
the outstanding
volunteer contributions of individuals
or groups at the JCC.
Shana Levin’s volunteer history at the
JCC is extensive and includes chairing
the Early Childhood Parent Committee
for the College Avenue ECE, the Early
Childhood Education Council, and the
JCC Annual Meeting. “The JCC has shaped
and enriched my life tremendously. I love
giving back to a place that has provided
me so many opportunities and offers so
much to so many in our community,” said
Levin. Levin also serves on committees
for fitness and the JCC Maccabi Games,
including chairing the 2016 Jr. Maccabi
Committee. While on the JCC Board of
Trustees, she served as Secretary of the
Board and on the Executive Committee. “I
am truly honored to receive this award. I
do feel there are so many deserving people who should be recognized as well, so
I accept the award on behalf of all of the
JCC’s dedicated volunteers,” Levin added.
Known and loved for her
vitality and individuality,
Mimi Brodsky Chenfeld has
been teaching and sharing
her deep love of children
for over 50 years. “Mim,” as
she is affectionately known
by all her students—from
pre-crawling infants to
pre-Kindergarteners—at the
JCC, has led the JCC Early
Childhood program in Creative
Movement classes for 45
years. She infuses her joyful,
free-spirited movement
classes with playful songs,
upbeat Israeli folk dancing,
and even puppetry. In addition
to her love for kids, Mim is
passionate about creative
education. She believes in
the importance of
integrating the arts with every
aspect of the curriculum,
and is fond of the Talmudic
saying, “The lesson that is
not enjoyed is not learned.”
Mim has published numerous
poems, stories, articles and
books throughout the years,
including Teaching in the Key
of Life, Teaching By Heart,
Celebrating Young Children
and Their Teachers, and the
special 20-year anniversary
collection, Still Teaching In
The Key of Life, which was
published in 2013. Mim’s novel,
The House At Twelve Rose
Street, one of the first
controversial stories for
children and published in
1966, was adapted for television
in 1980 and earned an Emmy
nomination.
there, into creating his own songs with Jewish content and
even recording records, like “L’Chaim - To Life! – Jewish Kids
Music for the Whole Mispacha!” “For the children of the JCC,
Marc is truly a rock star,” JCC Assistant Early Childhood Director
Taryn Terwilliger said in praise of Marc. Marc has also led
numerous concerts for special events and family programming. A true example of excellence in Jewish programming for
children of all ages, he has taken young Jewish musicians under
his wing and helped guide them as they prepared to be leaders
of Jewish music programs.
Shehecheyanu Award
INNA TRESKUNOVA
The JCC Shehecheyanu Early Childhood
Teacher of the Year Award goes to Inna
developed by the
Holly and Brad
Treskunova. Inna was unanimously chosen
Kastan family
as the 2015 winner by the parent-led
to show their
nominating committee, as she has been a
appreciation for
Lead Infant/Toddler teacher at the JCC for
JCC teachers,
almost 22 years. Because of her dedication
recognize outstandand unconditional love for the toddlers in
ing leadership in
her care, she earned the respect of many
Early Childhood
JCC families. On one nomination form, a
Education and to
parent wrote, “Many teachers of young
raise the level of
recognition for this children are kind, enthusiastic, and patient,
but it is a rare teacher indeed who is all
important field.
of these things while being a child’s rock
and safe haven. Inna is that rock, that safe
haven.” Another parent wrote, “Inna’s dedication to the JCC’s program, her longevity,
her creativity and nurturing teaching style
are evident in everything she does.”
The award was
Lawrence D. Schaffer
Shem Tov “Good
Name” Award
ALI SENSER
Past award winner, Lindsay Schottenstein presents the 2015
Award to Ali Senser.
The JCC established the Shem Tov “Good Name” Award in honor of
Larry Schaffer and his outstanding contributions to the Central Ohio
community. The award is presented to an individual who represents
the next generation of community leadership.
Ali Senser has jumped in full force and committed service
to the JCC. Senser currently serves on the JCC Board of Trustees and is the Fundraising Committee Chair of the 2016 JCC
Maccabi Games. She was Early Childhood Parent Committee
Co-Chairperson for JCC New Albany’s preschool from 2012-2014.
Additionally, Senser has been involved with New Albany
ECE fundraising events including the Parents’ Night Out and
Silent Auction programs. “The work that I do is because I
feel strongly about the importance of the Jewish community
and investing in it with my time,” Senser said. The JCC was
one of the first stops her family made when they moved
to Columbus. “We’ve made so many of our friends through
being members of the JCC. It’s always been there at different
points in my life, whether growing up in South Florida or living
in New York or Columbus. I can’t wait to see how my kids
continue to enjoy the JCC. As they grow up, I just know that
there’s so much that the JCC has to offer my family.”
Special
THANK YOU
to our committee chairs
and their committee
members for their
dedication to the JCC.
2014-2015
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Adult Sports
Steve Diamond
Aquatics
Sid Miller
Audit
Bob Keiden
Book Fair
Jill Eisenberg
Budget &
Finance
Richard
Williams
Day Camp
Heidi Solomon
ECE Council
Shana Levin
ECS East
Beth Binsky,
Alison Diez,
Alison Merzel
October 11-25
Guys and Dolls
Book by Jo Swerling
& Abe Burrows
www.jccgalleryplayers.org
November 1-15
Brighton Beach
Memoirs
by Neil Simon
October 17 - November 1
Coney Island
Christmas
by Donald Margulies
December 12 - 20
Music and Lyrics by
Frank Loesser
February 27 - March 13
A View From The Bridge
by Arthur Miller
May 7 - 22
Facility
Oversight
Sherri Gittins
Film Festival
Jody Altschule,
Linda Katz
Fitness
Mary Beth
Zacks
Health Center
(Men’s)
Mike Talis
Health Center
(Women’s)
Cheri Friedman
Operating
Expenses
$697,164
Occupancy
Expenses
$778,945
Program Expenses
$1,386,283
Wages and Benefits
$6,080,913
Gala
Carol Luper,
Ben Zacks
Gallery Players
Joan Fishel
Investment
Howard
Burnett
Wages and Benefits
68.0%
Kaleidoscope
Marikate
Leavens
Program Expenses
15.5%
Operating Expenses
7.8%
Occupancy Expenses
8.7%
Marketing
Communication
Jenny
Grischkan
Melton Adult
Mini School
Carol Radnor
Membership
Wendy Cohen
Outreach
Marc Leder
Scholar
Athlete
Barry Katz
Sports
Spectacular
Lindsay & Joey
Schottenstein,
Jamie &
Matthew
Topolosky
Softball
Marc Dunn
Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Income
Total Income = $8,944,484
Third Party
Payments
$83,998
Federa
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$520,6 ion
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Ginna Rinkov,
Nicole Berg,
Lisa Singer
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Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Expenses
Membership Dues
$1,745,345
Program Fees
$5,516,117
Visual Arts
Stacy Leeman
Youth Sports
Jeff Meyer
Federation5.8%
Membership Dues
19.5%
Program Fees
61.7%
Third Party Payments
0.9%
Contributions & Grants 5.5%
Other Income
5.9%
2014-2015
The Jewish Community Center
of Greater Columbus
OFFICERS AND BOARD
Lisa Newmark
President
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Mitch Alter
Stacy Beckman
Rachel Weiss Berger
Richard Williams
Gary Cheses
Treasurer
Julie Cohen
Vice-Presidents
Wendy Cohen
Richard Barnett
Caroline Cohn
Jennifer Cammeyer
Ilissa Eiferman
Rick Meizlish
Laura Weiser
Jill Eisenberg
June Frankel
Secretary/President Elect
Cheri Friedman
Ben Zacks
Jenny Grischkan
Immediate Past President
Pam Gurwin
Joe Sniderman
Seth Hoffman
Barry Igdaloff
Marc Leder
PAST PRESIDENT
Stacy Leeman
REPRESENTATIVE
Shana Levin
Marc Fishel
Randi Lewis
Rachel Lichten
HONORARY TRUSTEE
Karen Shore Meyer
Fred Luper
Sid Miller
Ira Nutis
EX OFFICIO
Miriam Portman
Geri Ellman
Ginna Rinkov
Heidi Levey
Ken Rubin
Patty Schiff
CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF
Lindsay Schottenstein
DIRECTORS THE JEWISH
FEDERATION OF COLUMBUS Jon Segaloff
Ali Senser
Michael J. Canter
Chuck Shenk
Andrew Smith
Heidi Solomon
Jamie Topolosky
Mark Ungar
Pam Young
Greta Zidel
“Miracles are our
norm here at the JCC.”
Carol Folkerth
PAST
PRESIDENTS
“Time after time Columbus
proves to be a special place,
and our JCC continues to lead
the way.” Lisa Newmark
“I’m honored to be given
this responsibility.”
Ben Zacks
1980 - 1999
1999 - 2013
Louis J. Chodosh
1999 - 2001
Jeff Meyer
2007 - 2009
Jeffrey A. Coopersmith
2001 - 2003
Marc Fishel
2009 - 2011
Heidi Levey
2003 - 2005
Joe Sniderman
2011 - 2013
Lee Abraham
2005 - 2007
William A. Goldman
1980 - 1983
Ted Fisher
1991 - 1993
Michael Talis
1983 - 1985
Carole Genshaft
1993 - 1995
Dr. Al Tyroler **
1985 - 1987
Geri Ellman
1995 - 1997
David Milenthal
1987 - 1989
Michael J. Canter
1997 - 1999
Ruth Ann Blank **
1989 - 1991
The early years - 1960
Samuel Summer **
Incorporating President
David Goldsmith **
1953 - 1954
I.W. Garek **
President During
Construction
Abe I. Yenkin **
1955 - 1956
Dr. E.J. Gordon **
Honorary President
for Life
Edward Schlesinger **
1951 - 1952
1961 - 1979
Richard Abel **
1961 - 1962
David Roth**
1969 - 1970
Howard Schoenbaum** David Derrow
1963 - 1964
1971 - 1972
Leon Friedman**
1965 - 1966
Robert Aronson
1973 - 1974
Myer Mellman**
1967 - 1968
Dr. James Tannenbaum**
1975 - 1979
Herman Katz **
1957 - 1958
Joseph Zox **
1959 - 1960
** Deceased