Make a at the Shaw JCC!

Pledge to be part of the new indoor pool

“I love the pool because it had become an integral part of my life; a place to make friends

and to be with people that I care about. Members changed over the years, they came and they

went, but we’ve always had this sense of community, this melting pot, if you will, right there

in the indoor pool...”

“The pool has to come back – not just for me, not just for this generation, but for everyone in our

community and for many generations to come.”

SwiM now, breathe later.

LiLa Markslifelong pool lover and

Make a Splash! honorary chair

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Make your pledge by August 1!Go to www.shawjcc.org/pool

why renovate? Renovating the Shaw JCC indoor pool became critical in 2013 when it was determined that the building structure has reached the end of its useful life. We undertook the renovation because the pool and the aquatics programs held there are intrinsic to our mission. A significant part of the vibrant local community, the pool is also important to the City of Akron and Summit County. For our Schultz Campus family, the aquatics program not only promotes wellness; it has become the basis for forming lifelong bonds with friends and family.

how is the $1.75M project going to be funded?For a non-profit like ours, such a capital project can only be funded through donations. Thom and Lisa Mandel, Kathy Salem and other generous donors have pledged $841,100 to date. A gift of $500,000 will be transferred from Albert L. and Janet A. Schultz Fund to match the generous gift from Thom and Lisa.

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“Jewish tradition has it that you should teach your children how to swim (as written in the Talmud). Over

2,200 children learn how to swim at the Shaw JCC pool every year. It’s our commitment to them and to

others who enjoy the pool. This is why it’s important.”

“There’s no better way than ‘Splash!’ to describe the type of impact the pool has in our community. Over

2,600 people use the pool every year to learn how to swim, to recover from surgery, to ease a pain, to swim

laps, to exercise as a group, make new friends, or simply to enjoy the water. It goes well and beyond the

JCC’s regular membership base. The children in the JCC preschool and the Lippman School use it; families

of all socioeconomic backgrounds use it. “

Donate today by calling the front desk at 330-867-7850.

thoM MandeL Make a Splash! co-chair

hoMe iS where the pool iS

kathy saLeMMake a Splash! co-chair

hoMe iS where the pool iS

S over 2,200 children every year participate in group and private American Red Cross “Learn To Swim” lessons, including children from the Shaw JCC Early Childhood Education program and The Lippman School

S The pool is also the home for senior “Aqua Arthritis,” adult water aerobics and “Mommy & Daddy & Me” classes, as well as a thriving youth swim team.

S The pool is also the site for regular American Red Cross lifeguard training.

S 64% of our diverse membership base uses the aquatics area on a regular basis, an average of 145 people per day.

SwiM hard, dreaM deep

why give to the pool?

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“My children were challenged for self-improvement and setting new goals for themselves all the time. They received a very good basis for swimming at the JCC, and a very good basis for life”

“We knew that confidence and security in the water - at the J or in the ocean - were skills that we wanted to give to our child… we wanted to give our son something we never had growing up”

jenni pappParent of a Shaw JCC Stingray Swim Team member

catherine MeLianShaw JCC swim lesson parent

Make your pledge by August 1!Go to www.shawjcc.org/pool

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enjoy an enhanced indoor pool area!

S Brighter colorsS More lighting and windows S Non-skid tiles S New pool linerS More usable pool space for group exercise S Co-ed whirlpool on pool deckS New bleachers S New ADA-compliant liftS Bonnie Cohen’s tile design on the rear wall of the pool

Donate today by calling the front desk at 330-867-7850.

“Hello! Some of you might recognize me – I’m a regular at the JCC’s fitness center, trying hard to stay fit. I’ve heard your complaints and your praises about the locker room facilities, and now is our opportunity to improve them. An anonymous donor has agreed to match all gifts made toward this end. With your help, we can make a difference. I already made my pledge commitment to the locker rooms campaign–please join me!”

Support locker room improvements

Marty BeLskyShaw JCC member

• New women’s sauna • New men’s steam room unit• Upgraded lavatories, countertops and new mirrors• ADA-accessible showers and new shower heads• New tiles, carpeting, paint, and wall coverings • New seating and lighting

Your donation enters you in a raffle to win a gift!

courtesy of fifth third Bank $500 level and up – iPad Air 32GB$250 level – $200 VISA/MasterCard gift card$100 level – two $100 VISA/MasterCard gift cards

donated By kathy saLeM$100 level – Beautiful fall garden basket

Support the indoor pool renovation

A rendering of the Donor Recognition tile wall, designed by Bonnie Cohen

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Total pledge amount: q Onetime payment q Gift is for locker rooms

q Pay over 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 months (gifts of $500 +up)

q Pay over 2 3 4 5 years (gifts of $1,000 +up)

Write your message here! (Please refer to the number of spaces available on your tile as indicated above)

Make a pledGe todaY!

Giving Level Tile size Lines of text # of characters per line$100-$249 2”x8” 1 line 28 characters per line*$250-$499 3”x6” 2 lines 20 characters per line*$500-$999 4”x8” 3 lines 25 characters per line*$1,000-$4,999 6”x6” 4 lines 20 characters per line*$5,000-$9,999 8”x8” 5 lines 24 characters per line*$10K-$49,999 6”x12” 5 lines 29 characters per line*$50K and up 12”x12” Custom

return to the front desk or mail to:Make a splash! shaw jcc of akron 750 White pond dr. akron oh 44320

donations are also accepted at www.shawjcc.org/poolPlease contact Jody Faught with any questions at Jody_faught@shawjcc.org or (330) 867-7850.

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