2019 Spring CenterPost

Annual Meeting
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He also currently serves as chair of the
board’s security committee. Rubenstein is
president of East Syracuse-based United
Radio.
The Kovod Gadol Award, the JCC’s
highest honor which in Hebrew translates
to great honor, will be presented this
year to Rabbi Evan Shore. He is a true
community rabbi and has served as
spiritual leader of Sha’arei Torah Orthodox
Congregation of Syracuse for the past 29
years.
Two JCC Hall of Fame awards will be
presented this year to individuals who have
given so much to the community. They are
Robin and Neil Goldberg and Dr. Barbara
Davis. Neil Goldberg is president/CEO
of the locally based company Raymour
& Flanigan Furniture. The Goldbergs are
longtime generous community supporters.
Dr. Davis is a Jewish educator, former
co-head and head of school with the
Syracuse Hebrew Day School, a retired
Onondaga Community College professor
and an author.
Camp Romano
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is for young teens entering grades 7–10.
All of the JCC’s camps are held at the JCC
in DeWitt, except for scheduled off-site
field trips, overnights
and certain off-site
specialty camps. In
all cases, though, the
camp day will begin
and end at the JCC.
Early and late care
options are available
for all campers.
Once again this
summer, the JCC is
looking forward to
offering its Yachad
(meaning “all
together” in Hebrew)
inclusion program for school-age children
with special needs. The program creates a
sense of community among participants
of all abilities by utilizing additional
support staff and making necessary
accommodations. There will be no
This year’s Leslie Award, the fourth to
be given since being introduced in 2016,
will be presented to Jessica Malzman,
JCC board member and a member of the
board’s gala committee. Malzman is a
director and the chief operating officer
at Whitney Partners in New York City.
“The Leslie” recognizes outstanding
commitment and service to the JCC and to
the local community—the qualities which
the award’s namesake, Leslie London
Neulander, personified throughout her
many selfless volunteer pursuits.
“We are excited to present another
a fine lineup of honorees this year,”
said Marci Erlebacher, JCC of Syracuse
executive director. “Each has demonstrated
outstanding service to the JCC and to the
local community. It will certainly be an
honor to recognize and celebrate their
achievements.”
For more information about the JCC of
Syracuse’s upcoming gala, including event
tickets and sponsorship opportunities, call
315-445-2360 or visit www.jccsyr.org.
additional cost to enroll qualified children
in the Yachad program provided the JCC’s
grant funding is approved again this year.
Current JCC membership or program
enrollment is not necessary for a child to
attend Camp Romano. Early registration
is recommended
as many sessions
closeout quickly. A
discount for siblings
is available and a
limited number of
scholarships in the
form of financial aid
are also available.
The scholarship
application deadline is
May 17, 2019.
For more
information about
Camp Romano, and
to request the summer camp program
guide, call 315-445-2360 or visit
www.jccsyr.org.
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REGISTRATION INFO
Registering for childrens classes
To enroll in classes, use the Class Registration
Form on page 14. Complete one form for each
individual registration and return to:
JCC of Syracuse
5655 Thompson Rd.
DeWitt, NY 13214
Fax: 315-449-4539
Full payment is due at time of enrollment.
Register early as some programs have limited
space and classes fill up fast. JCC members
receive enrollment priority.
Cancellations, refunds & changes We do not
send registration confirmations. We will notify
you only if a program is cancelled. The JCC
reserves the right to cancel a program due to
insufficient registration. In such cases, a full
refund or credit will be issued. Transfers from one
class to another can only be made with prior JCC
approval.
Billing
Membership JCC membership is a one-year
commitment. Annual membership is nonrefundable
and payment is due in full upon
joining. Or, for your convenience, you may choose
an alternate payment option such as monthly
automatic payments from your credit/debit card or
bank account.
Program enrollment Bills for the Early
Childhood Development Program (ECDP) and
the After School Program will be issued on or
about the first of every month. Payment may be
made by mail, in person or via phone/fax by credit
card. You may also choose monthly automatic
payments from your credit/debit card or bank
account.
After School withdrawals, changes
To ensure proper staffing ratios, changes or
withdrawals must be made in writing to the After
School Program by the 15th of the month
prior to the month when the change will occur.
If written notification is not received, you are
responsible for the original billed amount.
Increases in days and times are based on
availability.
ECDP withdrawals, changes
Enrollment in ECDP is a commitment to our
10-month school year which consists of three
sessions: September–November, December–
February and March–June. Any program
withdrawals or enrollment changes must be made
30 days before the start of a session. For further
details, dates and deadlines, please contact the
ECDP office at 315-445-2040, ext. 120.
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