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2010 PRESS RELEASE

Summer Fest 2010
Good Neighbor Award
2010 Annual Meeting

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2010 SUMMER FEST
Everyone got a chance to swim, sun and rock out for free at our Summer Fest on Sunday, June 27. SJCC members and non-members alike enjoyed a day of outdoor fun at the Golub Family Park. Highlights included a Bouncy Bounce for the kids, dips in our refreshingly cool pool, water aerobics led by Aqua Zumba instructors, food, games, prizes and hula-hooping to the hot beats laid down by DJ Andrew Kauffman. Over 300 attended. See photos below.
Thinking of getting an outdoor SJCC membership this summer? Stop by to speak with Membership Director David Lurie and see our exciting facilities.

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Good Neighbor Award
The Schenectady JCC received this year's "Good Neighbor Award," from the American Red Cross of Northeastern New York, for its standout life-guarding classes taught by Howard Wohl, Aquatics Instructor and Facilities and Safety Manager for the JCC.

2010 Annual Meeting

The Schenectady JCC's 89th Annual Meeting, held on Wednesday, June 9, 2010, was marked by a celebration of outgoing leaders and staff. The event, co-chaired by Michelle Ostrelich and Del Salmon, represented an opportunity to recognize incoming and outgoing board members, staff, volunteers and Center members.

Ernie Kahn, outgoing Chairman of the JCC Board of Trustees, was honored by Robert Ludwig for his 25 years of service. Ernie is being succeeded by Susan Farber. Helen Harrison, who retired from the Center after 26 years of professional service, was also honored.

Underscored highlights of the year included the success of the JCC Capital Needs Campaign, "Supporting Today-Ensuring Tomorrow," which included a $100,000 major gift from the Schenectady Foundation.

Noting this, Board of Directors President Sharon Cutler said, "I want to congratulate the Capital Campaign Committee, co-chaired by Ernie Kahn and Bob Ludwig, and our Executive Director Mark Weintraub for their terrific efforts."

Del Salmon, in his role as chair of the Strategic Task Force, led a panel discussion on the "past, present and future" of the JCC. In it, three active JCC members reflected on the Center's offerings for their respective age groups: Josh Leighton (Teens), Heather Rockwood (Parents/Early Childhood) and Harry Soffer (Seniors). All shared their perspectives on the JCC, and what it means in their lives.

Robert Ludwig, Sharon Cutler and Ernie Kahn

Helen Harrison, former PR and Adult Programing Director; Sue Farber, Chair of the Board of Trustees and Irit Magnes, Jewish Cultural Director

Ruth Fraster, former ECE Director, Ellen Carpenter, ECE Director, and Tanya Finn, outgoing ECE Teacher - four-year-olds

Mark Weintraub - Executive Director

Jackie Rowen, Harvey Mendelson and Ann Cramer - JCC Volunteers

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