AnnuAl RepoRtChange, Growth & Celebration

2015

Current Leadership teamScott Katz Chief Executive Officer

Matt Scarpato Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer

Kelly Block Fitness Director

Zach Detweiler Fitness Center Manager

Kelly Golden Communications Director

George Kapterian School Age & Camp Director

Kevin Kennedy Assistant School Age Director

Gina Kohr Member Relations Director

Lien Luong Babysitting Supervisor

Holly Metzger Youth Fitness Director

Heather Miller Director of Children's Education & Development

Patty Neidigh Aquatics Director

Kristen Nowak Associate Director of Children's Education & Development

Janine Pflaum Community Development Director

Melissa Plotkin Diversity and Organizational Development Director

Bianca Ruiz Front Desk Supervisor

Brianna Sheehan Human Resources Director

Rachel Singer Cultural and Contemporary Adult Director

Anne Smith Executive Secretary

Heidi Storey Associate Membership Director

Ted Sult Facilities Director

Bari Verman Youth,Teen and Family Director

Bill Walter Program Director

2000 Hollywood Drive | York, PA 17403 | PH 717.843.0918 | FX 717.843.6988 | www.yorkjcc.org

Bob Grossman President

Greg Finkelstein Treasurer

Danielle LavetanVice President

Craig MilstenImmediate

Past President

Phil Bridell Secretary

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Rabbi Jeffrey Astrachan

Charlie Bacas

Lonnie Bellenbaum

Michael Black

Bruce Bushwick

Andrew Chock

David Cook

Tom Englerth

Jim Fowler

Bruce Frantz

Jennifer Gazan

Philip Golden

Gary Graham

Sandy Korman

Jack LaCesa

Brian Ports

John Riggle

Robin Rohrbaugh

Jack Ryan

Steve Siegel

Carissa Voelker

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September 1, 2014 – August 31, 2015 Financials

For more detailed information you can request a copy of our 2015 audited financial state-ments from the JCC financial office. The auditing firm of RKL conducted the York JCC 2015 audit.

Members (as of August 31, 2015)Family 3100

Seniors 1856

Individual Adult 549

Employees/

Employees’ Families 525

Single Parent Family 449

Couples 397

Students 154

Patrons 42

Cultural 14

7086

Revenue 2015 Program Fees $2,255,373

Membership Dues $1,376,475

Contributions (unrestricted) $645,962

Contributions (restricted) $632,290

Grants $230,876

United Way of York County $98,326

Rental Income $39,188

Other $27,707

$5,306,196

Expenses 2015Program Services $3,799,512

Management and General $441,879

Fundraising $244,284

$4,485,675

Board of Directors 2014-15 Term

Dear Members and Friends,

The past year at the York JCC has been an exciting one for many reasons. It has been a signature moment

in the story of the JCC and our greater community.  It was a year of unprecedented change, growth, and

many things to celebrate.

Change – Randy Freedman announced her retirement plans to leave her position as CEO at the end of

2015. She had been at the JCC since 1991, becoming Executive Director in 2003. During her tenure we

experienced unprecedented growth and service to both the Jewish community and the community at

large. Randy has been an extraordinary and professional leader for the JCC as well as many other non-

profit organizations in which she has been involved. We are going to miss her very much and we are

happy she is staying in York as she will continue to be an asset to the community. We are excited for her

as she begins planning this next stage in her personal life. 

Growth – On November 6, 2014, York JCC staff, Board members, capital campaign donors and

local dignitaries gathered as Campaign Co-Chairs, Tom Wolf and Tim Grumbacher, led the official

groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the next phase of the Capital Campaign and Build. We added

three classrooms, increased the space for fitness and other programs, moved and enlarged the

babysitting room, as well as freshened up many parts of the building.  During this time of transition, the

entire staff continued to serve the community cheerfully and professionally. Our dedicated Board of

Directors closely collaborated with staff to ensure that our mission and goals continued to be achieved in

a fiscally responsible manner.

Celebration - We have so many accomplishments to celebrate. Membership continued to grow as well

as programming.  We saw the addition of JFamily, Fit-Stops, and Paw Patrol Rescue Unit, to name a few. 

The York JCC also broadened its reach into the community through Youth Fitness, Diversity and Cultural

programming.

This next year will be just as exciting as construction is finalized, new classrooms are filled, and more

wellness programs are offered.  We thank all for taking part in our journey, for being part of our family,

and for making us a part of yours.  And we welcome all those who are yet to join us.

 

Bob Grossman   

                                              

President, JCC Board2014-16

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Chris AhrensSteve ArbetmanJacob ArbetmanLiz ArbittierRosie ArbittierAbby AstrachanSteven AstrachanCarol BeecherMarilu BeierRon BenensonKelly BlockMarlane BloomfieldIvan & Fran ButlerAl & Linda CehlarAnita CherryLinda CohenPhil CopelandLisa & Rhianna DavisMichelle D'EttorreZach DetwilerArlene DomueKiah FowlerBruce FrantzHoward FreedmanPatti FreerJenna FurmanGisele AxelrodJennifer GazanRachel GelfandGary & JoAnne GrahamJoe GreensteinDeena Gross & Mark WeinsteinMitchell GrossmanBob & Carol GrossmanLore GutmannEmily HammeEsfir KaganovskyStanley Kaplan

Thank you to all of the volunteers who contribute their time, talents and resources. We are grateful to all of you who chose to lead the way or lend a helping hand! A special thank you to the many individuals listed below who volunteered during two or more events at the York JCC.

Judy KaplanIris KatzEllen KayRhoda KlinekBonnie KousenAnne LadofHannah LandauVivian LandauLou LavetanVivian LazarAndi & Jon LissMargaret LowellCarol LyonsSivan MenacheKen MichaelsMary OwingsMike PatrickMike & Barb PerelmanJean PlessettBob PlotkinMelissa PlotkinStephanie RudleyJack RyanErik SangerSteve SeligsonBarry & Carol ShapiroJay & Debbie ShermanNada SideonBryan & Allison SiegelmanRachel SilbersteinLinda SilvermanJay SilvermanDebbie SimonRussell SingerMary SmithShirlee SmolinZoi ValakisWilliam & Annette Van Nostrand

Ofir & Stephanie VeissBarbara VendittiHarla & Eric VermanJayme VermanCarissa VoelkerSue & Elliott WeinsteinJason WeissMartin & Michelle WeissJoan & Stephen WolfJudy Wolfman

2013-2014 Volunteers

President’s Message

2014-2015 Donors2014 Film FestivalRabbi Jeffrey & Shelly AstrachanPatricia Bartels & John KrohnRon & Tracy BenensonGail & Richard BlumenthalJessica & Ken BreinBruce Bushwick & Lise LevinFran & Ivan ButlerSteven & Ina CaplanOnie ChockLinda CohenMolly DallmeyerBarbara EagleErda & Bob ErdosRandy & Howard FreedmanGordon & Ellen FreireichDeena Gross & Mark WeinsteinBob & Carol GrossmanMark & Janice IllfelderEllen & Leon JanusEsfir KaganovskyTsina KanevskyIris KatzEllen & Jack KayMort & Bonnie KousenSteve & Joan KrechmerStan & Jane LebouitzBetsy LehnerBrad & Debbie LevinJon & Andi LissMargaret LowellLinda Cohen McKeeverMarilyn NeuburgerStuart & Cathlynn PullenDebby & Raymond RosenPeggy & Harry RubinJack RyanRuby & Mark SchmidtLinda & Steve SeligsonCarol & Barry ShapiroMartin & Lynne ShapiroShirlee SmolinJudith TaddonioBarbara VendittiWilliam & Erica WalterSue & Elliott WeinsteinMichelle & Martin WeissKen & Wicky WoerthweinSteve & Joan WolfLaurence & Imakay Zimmermann

Randy Freedman Diversity education FundBrian & Jeanne AddisonRabbi Jeffrey AstrachanCathy BollingerJonathan & Amanda BowmanKenneth & Jessica BreinBruce Bushwick & Lise LevinIvan & Francine ButlerMark L. Butler FoundationAndrew ChockIone ChockCharles & Mary ChodroffSharon ChristLes CohenLinda CohenRichard & Debbie CohenAllan & Nancy DameshekBarbara EagleErda & Robert ErdosJames & Hillary FeldmanJames FowlerJesse & Penny FreedmanLois FreedmanSeth & Krista FreedmanBarbara FriedmanCary Friedman & Ricardo WellischNeal & Diane FriedmanMichael & Esther FurmanKathyryn Gabinet-KrooGlatfelter Insurance GroupDeena Gross & Mark WeinsteinRobert & Carol GrossmanTim Grumbacher & Debra SimonIvy HarlevDavid & Ronnie HauptmanEmily HoldsteinMark & Janice IllfelderVladimir & Fira KaganovskyDiana & Michael KaplanIris Katz & Jack SchatzJack & Ellen KayKerlin Family Fund of York County Community Foundation

Jeffrey & Ellen KleinIvan & Perla KranichKim Friedman LandauLouis LavetanLynn & Dale LazarRobert & Deborah LilleyJonathan & Andi LissMargaret LowellLloyd A. Marks & Janice Siegel FoundationLawrence Muenz & Judith MeritzHeather & Adam MillerCraig & Amy MilstenThe Pfaltzgraff Fund of the Powder Mill FoundationJanine & Jason PflaumDonna & Robert PulloRaymond & Debbie RosenRutter'sNadine Salley & George HelwigRichard & Michelle SangerMatthew & Rachel ScarpatoMark & Ruby SchmidtLinda & Steve SeligsonMartin & Lynne ShapiroDeborah & Jay ShermanSteve & Laura SiegelAnne SmithCarolyn SteinhauserTed & Angela SultJohn & Desi SwygertBill & Erica WalterTom & Carolyn WarmanStewart & Margaret WeinbergElliott & Sue WeinsteinMartin & Michelle WeissKen & Wicky WoerthweinStephen & Joan WolfThomas & Frances WolfRobert Woods

Strategic Plan

Long Term (2 yr.) ObjectivesFitness (Program Quality)

• To increase wellness (Personal Training) revenues by 20% from one year following opening.

• To increase fitness center and group fitness attendance by 20% from one year following opening.

Staff Motivation • To have “new building” ready staff by construction completion

which supports an 83% membership retention rate.

Fund Development (Financial Sustainability) • To raise in excess of $5 million during the Capital Campaign, to

maintain current levels of annual giving, set annual campaign growth goals following Capital Campaign and to create a sustainable fundraising model for Israel/World Jewry.

Membership (Financial Sustainability) • To maintain current membership retention level of 83% (not

including Students/Snowbird /Financial Assistance) and grow membership numbers by an average of 20% across categories by one year following opening.

Early Childhood Education (Program Quality) • To maintain our premier Early Childhood Education reputation

and to be fully enrolled, staffed and scheduled in Early Childhood Education (excluding babysitting) and School Age Child Care by September 2015.

2014-2016 Strategic Plan Focus Areas• Sustainability

• user engagement

• programming

• Jewish Impact

• Staff Motivation

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Missionour mission, as a premiere Jewish Community Center, is to strengthen and preserve Jewish culture, promote respect for diversity, support the State of Israel and World Jewry, and enhance the well-being of our members and the communities we serve through cultural, educational, recreational, social, wellness and child development opportunities.

Visionto be a dynamic, in-demand, full-service Jewish Community Center and an exceptional place of belonging.

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2014-2015 DonorseItC (educational Improvement tax Credit) partners:• The York Water Company• Philadelphia Insurance Companies• Rutter’s• M&T Bank• UHS of Delaware, Inc.• Graham Capital• PeoplesBank• Capital Blue Cross• York Traditions Bank• Professional Hoof Trimming, LLC

2015 Food FestivalGIANT Food Stores, Presenting Sponsor98.5 The Peak, Media SponsorOllie’s Bargain Outlet, Marketplace SponsorBarley Autumn House, Master Chef SponsorMembers 1st Federal Credit Union, Executive Chef SponsorMurphy & Dittenhafer Architects, Executive Chef SponsorLebo Skin Care Center, Celebration SponsorHomeBridge Financial Services, Celebration SponsorWegmans, In-kind contributor

Cultural and Adult ContemporaryLore Gutmann – In memory of Doris GordonJewish Community Foundation of Central PA – In honor of Allison Siegelman, Elliott Weinstein, and Mark SchmidtStephen & Joan Wolf – In honor of Linda Seligson

Holocaust educationDonna AlfordRona Freirech – In honor of Linda SeligsonRudi FreyDavid & Jean Plessett

2014 and 2015 Campaign for IsraelRabbi Jeffrey & Shelley AstrachanScott & Sandy BakerRonald & Tracy BenensonTimothy & Mary BlessingJeffrey & Susan BlumRichard & Gail BlumenthalKenneth & Jessica BreinBruce Bushwick & Lise LevinGail & Joe ButlerLeon ButlerIone ChockLynn & Jerry CramerArla & Lynn CroneAllan & Nancy DameshekBarbara EagleMaxine EpsteinIsrael & Fran FedermanRita FisherRandy & Howard FreedmanNeal & Diane FriedmanGary & Joann GrahamMitchell GrossmanRobert & Carol GrossmanTim GrumbacherLore GutmannMiriam, Dale & Kathie HammelsConnie HarshbargerMarci & Robert HeidelbaughMark IllfelderLeon & Ellen JanusTsina & Alex Kanevsky

Steve & Gloria KanovitzSheldon Kaplan & Patricia Hill-KaplanSteven & Joan KrechmerStanton & Jane LebouitzMarcia & Larry LiebgottJohn LinggJonathan & Andrea LissMargaret LowellRichard LucasLinda Cohen McKeeverCraig & Amy MilstenHoward & Kem MirskyBernadette & Allen NussbaumRobyn & Brett PottorffRaymond RosenRuth RubinowLeo & June SamelsonRichard & Michelle SangerMark & Ruby SchmidtBarry & Carol ShapiroElaine SharffBryan & Allison SiegelmanRichard & Linda SilvermanCharles SimonShirlee SmolinHarriet ThumimBernard & Betty TuckerEric & Harla VermanElliott & Sue WeinsteinLaurence & Imakay Zimmermann

We thank the many individuals included in the lists above who give through the United Way of York County’s Annual Campaign. We especially thank all donors who wish to remain anonymous. Every attempt has been made to assure accuracy in donor recognition; however, in compiling such a list, omissions and mistakes may occur. Please advise the Development Office of any errors. We appreciate the opportunity to correct our records.

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What We Do today Does Impact the Future…More than one hundred years ago the York Jewish Community Center opened as a home for the Jewish community when Jews weren’t welcomed anywhere else. Today, we continue to respect and honor our Jewish heritage, and are guided by traditions and values that make our JCC a place that:

• Welcomes everyone from across York County and surrounding areas.

• Fosters lifelong learning from early childhood education to senior programming.

• Provides a safe and nurturing environment for families and friends to gather.

• Teaches respect for diversity because each person has value in our community.

• Gives back to the community by providing financial assistance to those in need.

• Promotes a healthy body, mind, and spirit through programs and services.

• Honors our members and the community we serve as our extended family.

We continue to be the heart of the Jewish community. Our diverse membership, unique Holocaust Memorial, and innovative programming build bridges between people of various backgrounds, regardless of financial ability.

Impact by the numbers• 630 members received

financial assistance

• 20 BBYO Members

• 25 Years of Annual Jewish Food Festival

• 8% increase in fitness center attendance

• 93 children in School Age and early Childhood education programs received financial assistance

• 1,250 (group) swim lesson registrations

• 272 York City employees received Bias Awareness training

• Over 400 children from diverse backgrounds currently learn together at the JCC in Early Childhood Education, School Age, and Summer Camp programs.

• More than 25% of our children receive financial assistance.

Child Care | School for the early Years (preschool) | early Years Discovery Camp

lunch and learn | Before and After School Care | Summer Camp

The JCC Early Childhood Program is licensed through the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. The School for the Early Years is also licensed through the Department of Private Schools. Both School and Child Care programs are accredited through the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC.) The JCC is also a Keystone Stars Level 4 and Pre-K Counts site.

Children’s Education and Development

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The JCC gratefully acknowledges the following individuals, companies, organizations and foundations for their support of our many programs and offerings. Membership dues are not enough to maintain the excellent programming we enjoy, maintain the building we love, and serve the community. Donor support dollars bridge the gap and we thank the following people for contributing to the success of the JCC. Gifts of $118 or more are listed below:

Mensch SocietyTzedakah Partners ($5000+)Bon-Ton/Grumbacher Foundations PartnershipErda and Bob ErdosGIANT Food StoresGlatfelter Insurance GroupsM & T BankDonna and Robert PulloRutter’sSue and Elliott Weinstein and FamilyFrances and Tom Wolf

L’Dor V’Dor Society (From Generation to Generation Legacy Giving)

Our Founding Members: Added Members:

Gordon Trust Sara J. BersSimon Hochberger Kathryn ErdosSanford & Kathryn Kranich Aline LehmayerLillie Lapides Evelyn SamuelsohnLavetan Estate Charlotte RosenSydney Levitan Gloria WilliamsHarry Miller Elliott & Sue Weinstein*Norbert Neumann Barbara J. Eagle*James Trattner *planned gifts

2014-15 Donors

Chai Society

Innovators ($1,000-$2,499)Bruce Bushwick & Lise LevinIone Chock Charles & Mary ChodroffChloe EichelbergerJohn & Ginger FinlaysonRandy & Howard FreedmanMark & Janice IllfelderKinsley FoundationMike & Kim KleinLouis LeviJon & Andrea LissDavid & Betsy MeckleyPeoplesBankRichard & Michelle SangerMark & Ruby Schmidt

Dreamers ($118-$499)Rachelle Ambrose & Richard TurosinskiSteve & Trish ArbetmanRabbi Jeffrey & Shelley AstrachanPatricia BartelsSuzanne & Scott BeckerMichael BlackJonathan & Amanda BowmanPhil BriddellSamantha S. BrysonFrancine & Ivan ButlerMr. & Mrs. Randy ByrnesTony & Stef CampisiDavid & Deborah CookErik & Denis EkstromMackie EpsteinJames & Wendy FlinchbaughErik P. Foster

Patron Members Ione ChockMary & Charles ChodroffMackie EpsteinErda & Bob ErdosLeana Levin & Greg FinkelsteinTim Grumbacher & Debbie Simon

Lisa & Steve GumenickRuby & Mark SchmidtHarry & Carol StamerJudi & Mark TaddonioStephanie & Ofir VeissPenn Waste, Inc.Frances & Tom Wolf

Gary & Joann GrahamRobert & Carol GrossmanWilliam GroveRon & Judy HershnerJ. Michael & Susan HershnerMort & Bonnie KousenIvan & Perla KranichJoan & Steven KrechmerStanton & Jane LebouitzMegan LecasAudrey LefeverChuck LevineCharles MartynuskaSuzanne & Vance McConkeyJohn & Therese McConvilleJohn & Kathy MonkPace Resources, Inc.David & Jean PlessettReinsel Kuntz Lesher LLP

RG GroupCherie RippetoeRock Commercial Real EstateJune & Leo SamelsonAmber ScovitchJohn & Lisa SenftShefali Shah, MD & Amit Shah, MDSteve & Laura SiegelDebra K. SimonGregory SmolinShirlee SmolinTransportation Resource Group Inc.Mr. Matt UnderwoodErica & Bill WalterNorman WeinstockSteve & Susan WilsonYork Traditions Bank

Believers ($500-$999)Robert Anderson Morgan Stanley Smith BarneyJohn & Cappy BushPaul EnglertJames FowlerEllen & Jack KayBill & Kim KerlinMatthew C. LeisureRaymond & Ruth ManusCraig & Amy Milsten

Amy L. Nelson & Gary J. KaschakSteven & Julie PandelidisCapt. Charles PiersallDeborah RasinTheresa & Mark RichardsonFrederick & Letitia SpanglerCarolyn SteinhauserJoseph Wagman & Susan Gannon WagmanConi Wolf

Community Support & Recognition

• Annual Gifts totaled $81,946 in support of the York JCC’s mission.

• Local businesses contributed $114,556 in EITC (Educational Improvement Tax Credit) Pre-K scholarships.

• As a United Way member agency, the JCC received $56,200 in funding for Child Care and Financial Assistance programs. An additional $47,047 was designated by United Way Campaign donors.

• The Campaign for Israel raised $78,305 in support of Israel and Israel programming.

• To honor Randy Freedman’s many accomplishments, the JCC created the Randy Freedman Diversity Education Endowment Fund.  Income from the fund will benefit diversity programing at the JCC in perpetuity and will keep Randy’s name and accomplishments alive to generations of future York County residents. A total of $134,178 has been raised in Randy’s honor.

• Diversity Services received a $10,000 Community Development Block Grant from the York County Planning Commission

• Cultural events received $3,915 in state arts funding support through a grant from Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of PA and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

The York JCC depends on the generous support of our members and the community to offer important services to everyone.

• WellSpan awarded a $9,050 grant to the Child Care program to enhance the curriculum with a health and nutrition component.

• Youth Fitness received a $600 grant from the United States Tennis Association (USTA) for new program equipment.

• The York JCC was recognized as a finalist at the 2015 Nonprofit Innovation Awards in the "Brand Identity/Unique Marketing Campaign" category. Our Welcoming Everyone & Bursting at the Seams Capital Campaign was chosen for recognition because of its originality and effectiveness.

• The Youth Fitness program was recognized as one of five finalists for the 2015 S.T.R.I.V.E. Award for Organization of the Year through the National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS).

Jewish Culture and Contemporary Adult

• Each year, we reach more than one thousand children and adults in York County sharing information about Jewish culture and history. We also give opportunities every day to the larger York community who come to the JCC to learn about Jewish customs and practices in a safe, familiar environment.

• The JCC provides a neutral place for Jews from across the region, regardless of affiliation, to interact and celebrate Jewish culture.

Holiday Celebrations | Israel programming

Chaverim | Shabbat Shalom Class

BBYo (B'nai B'rith Youth organization)

Speakers Bureau | tuesday Club

Jewish Film Festival | Judaism Classes

Jewish Food Festival

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• The JCC provides over $60,000 in financial assistance every year to assist more than 630 members in reaching their wellness objectives.

• Members receiving financial assistance for membership also receive free swim lessons.

Fitness Center | Indoor pool

Wet Sauna | Dry Sauna | Whirlpool

Gymnasium | Massage

Group Fitness Classes | personal training

lap Swimming | Water Fitness Classes

Youth & teen Fitness | Youth Dance

private and Group Swim lessons

Youth Sports Camps

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Diversity Services

• A variety of bias awareness curricula and trainings geared for all ages (kindergarten through adult) are presented in schools, businesses, and organizations in York and the greater York area.

• The JCC provides a place where our richly diverse community members can meet and interact with each other on common ground.

Bias Awareness trainings

Climate Assessments

Building Audits

Culture Assessments

Assembly and large Group presentations

Get Real program

Diversity Consultation

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Health and Wellness

• The JCC provides over $60,000 in financial assistance every year to assist more than 630 members in reaching their wellness objectives.

• Members receiving financial assistance for membership also receive free swim lessons.

Fitness Center | Indoor pool

Wet Sauna | Dry Sauna | Whirlpool

Gymnasium | Massage

Group Fitness Classes | personal training

lap Swimming | Water Fitness Classes

Youth & teen Fitness | Youth Dance

private and Group Swim lessons

Youth Sports Camps

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Diversity Services

• A variety of bias awareness curricula and trainings geared for all ages (kindergarten through adult) are presented in schools, businesses, and organizations in York and the greater York area.

• The JCC provides a place where our richly diverse community members can meet and interact with each other on common ground.

Bias Awareness trainings

Climate Assessments

Building Audits

Culture Assessments

Assembly and large Group presentations

Get Real program

Diversity Consultation

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Health and Wellness

Community Support & Recognition

• Annual Gifts totaled $81,946 in support of the York JCC’s mission.

• Local businesses contributed $114,556 in EITC (Educational Improvement Tax Credit) Pre-K scholarships.

• As a United Way member agency, the JCC received $56,200 in funding for Child Care and Financial Assistance programs. An additional $47,047 was designated by United Way Campaign donors.

• The Campaign for Israel raised $78,305 in support of Israel and Israel programming.

• To honor Randy Freedman’s many accomplishments, the JCC created the Randy Freedman Diversity Education Endowment Fund.  Income from the fund will benefit diversity programing at the JCC in perpetuity and will keep Randy’s name and accomplishments alive to generations of future York County residents. A total of $134,178 has been raised in Randy’s honor.

• Diversity Services received a $10,000 Community Development Block Grant from the York County Planning Commission

• Cultural events received $3,915 in state arts funding support through a grant from Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of PA and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

The York JCC depends on the generous support of our members and the community to offer important services to everyone.

• WellSpan awarded a $9,050 grant to the Child Care program to enhance the curriculum with a health and nutrition component.

• Youth Fitness received a $600 grant from the United States Tennis Association (USTA) for new program equipment.

• The York JCC was recognized as a finalist at the 2015 Nonprofit Innovation Awards in the "Brand Identity/Unique Marketing Campaign" category. Our Welcoming Everyone & Bursting at the Seams Capital Campaign was chosen for recognition because of its originality and effectiveness.

• The Youth Fitness program was recognized as one of five finalists for the 2015 S.T.R.I.V.E. Award for Organization of the Year through the National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS).

Jewish Culture and Contemporary Adult

• Each year, we reach more than one thousand children and adults in York County sharing information about Jewish culture and history. We also give opportunities every day to the larger York community who come to the JCC to learn about Jewish customs and practices in a safe, familiar environment.

• The JCC provides a neutral place for Jews from across the region, regardless of affiliation, to interact and celebrate Jewish culture.

Holiday Celebrations | Israel programming

Chaverim | Shabbat Shalom Class

BBYo (B'nai B'rith Youth organization)

Speakers Bureau | tuesday Club

Jewish Film Festival | Judaism Classes

Jewish Food Festival

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• Over 400 children from diverse backgrounds currently learn together at the JCC in Early Childhood Education, School Age, and Summer Camp programs.

• More than 25% of our children receive financial assistance.

Child Care | School for the early Years (preschool) | early Years Discovery Camp

lunch and learn | Before and After School Care | Summer Camp

The JCC Early Childhood Program is licensed through the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. The School for the Early Years is also licensed through the Department of Private Schools. Both School and Child Care programs are accredited through the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC.) The JCC is also a Keystone Stars Level 4 and Pre-K Counts site.

Children’s Education and Development

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The JCC gratefully acknowledges the following individuals, companies, organizations and foundations for their support of our many programs and offerings. Membership dues are not enough to maintain the excellent programming we enjoy, maintain the building we love, and serve the community. Donor support dollars bridge the gap and we thank the following people for contributing to the success of the JCC. Gifts of $118 or more are listed below:

Mensch SocietyTzedakah Partners ($5000+)Bon-Ton/Grumbacher Foundations PartnershipErda and Bob ErdosGIANT Food StoresGlatfelter Insurance GroupsM & T BankDonna and Robert PulloRutter’sSue and Elliott Weinstein and FamilyFrances and Tom Wolf

L’Dor V’Dor Society (From Generation to Generation Legacy Giving)

Our Founding Members: Added Members:

Gordon Trust Sara J. BersSimon Hochberger Kathryn ErdosSanford & Kathryn Kranich Aline LehmayerLillie Lapides Evelyn SamuelsohnLavetan Estate Charlotte RosenSydney Levitan Gloria WilliamsHarry Miller Elliott & Sue Weinstein*Norbert Neumann Barbara J. Eagle*James Trattner *planned gifts

2014-15 Donors

Chai Society

Innovators ($1,000-$2,499)Bruce Bushwick & Lise LevinIone Chock Charles & Mary ChodroffChloe EichelbergerJohn & Ginger FinlaysonRandy & Howard FreedmanMark & Janice IllfelderKinsley FoundationMike & Kim KleinLouis LeviJon & Andrea LissDavid & Betsy MeckleyPeoplesBankRichard & Michelle SangerMark & Ruby Schmidt

Dreamers ($118-$499)Rachelle Ambrose & Richard TurosinskiSteve & Trish ArbetmanRabbi Jeffrey & Shelley AstrachanPatricia BartelsSuzanne & Scott BeckerMichael BlackJonathan & Amanda BowmanPhil BriddellSamantha S. BrysonFrancine & Ivan ButlerMr. & Mrs. Randy ByrnesTony & Stef CampisiDavid & Deborah CookErik & Denis EkstromMackie EpsteinJames & Wendy FlinchbaughErik P. Foster

Patron Members Ione ChockMary & Charles ChodroffMackie EpsteinErda & Bob ErdosLeana Levin & Greg FinkelsteinTim Grumbacher & Debbie Simon

Lisa & Steve GumenickRuby & Mark SchmidtHarry & Carol StamerJudi & Mark TaddonioStephanie & Ofir VeissPenn Waste, Inc.Frances & Tom Wolf

Gary & Joann GrahamRobert & Carol GrossmanWilliam GroveRon & Judy HershnerJ. Michael & Susan HershnerMort & Bonnie KousenIvan & Perla KranichJoan & Steven KrechmerStanton & Jane LebouitzMegan LecasAudrey LefeverChuck LevineCharles MartynuskaSuzanne & Vance McConkeyJohn & Therese McConvilleJohn & Kathy MonkPace Resources, Inc.David & Jean PlessettReinsel Kuntz Lesher LLP

RG GroupCherie RippetoeRock Commercial Real EstateJune & Leo SamelsonAmber ScovitchJohn & Lisa SenftShefali Shah, MD & Amit Shah, MDSteve & Laura SiegelDebra K. SimonGregory SmolinShirlee SmolinTransportation Resource Group Inc.Mr. Matt UnderwoodErica & Bill WalterNorman WeinstockSteve & Susan WilsonYork Traditions Bank

Believers ($500-$999)Robert Anderson Morgan Stanley Smith BarneyJohn & Cappy BushPaul EnglertJames FowlerEllen & Jack KayBill & Kim KerlinMatthew C. LeisureRaymond & Ruth ManusCraig & Amy Milsten

Amy L. Nelson & Gary J. KaschakSteven & Julie PandelidisCapt. Charles PiersallDeborah RasinTheresa & Mark RichardsonFrederick & Letitia SpanglerCarolyn SteinhauserJoseph Wagman & Susan Gannon WagmanConi Wolf

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2014-2015 DonorseItC (educational Improvement tax Credit) partners:• The York Water Company• Philadelphia Insurance Companies• Rutter’s• M&T Bank• UHS of Delaware, Inc.• Graham Capital• PeoplesBank• Capital Blue Cross• York Traditions Bank• Professional Hoof Trimming, LLC

2015 Food FestivalGIANT Food Stores, Presenting Sponsor98.5 The Peak, Media SponsorOllie’s Bargain Outlet, Marketplace SponsorBarley Autumn House, Master Chef SponsorMembers 1st Federal Credit Union, Executive Chef SponsorMurphy & Dittenhafer Architects, Executive Chef SponsorLebo Skin Care Center, Celebration SponsorHomeBridge Financial Services, Celebration SponsorWegmans, In-kind contributor

Cultural and Adult ContemporaryLore Gutmann – In memory of Doris GordonJewish Community Foundation of Central PA – In honor of Allison Siegelman, Elliott Weinstein, and Mark SchmidtStephen & Joan Wolf – In honor of Linda Seligson

Holocaust educationDonna AlfordRona Freirech – In honor of Linda SeligsonRudi FreyDavid & Jean Plessett

2014 and 2015 Campaign for IsraelRabbi Jeffrey & Shelley AstrachanScott & Sandy BakerRonald & Tracy BenensonTimothy & Mary BlessingJeffrey & Susan BlumRichard & Gail BlumenthalKenneth & Jessica BreinBruce Bushwick & Lise LevinGail & Joe ButlerLeon ButlerIone ChockLynn & Jerry CramerArla & Lynn CroneAllan & Nancy DameshekBarbara EagleMaxine EpsteinIsrael & Fran FedermanRita FisherRandy & Howard FreedmanNeal & Diane FriedmanGary & Joann GrahamMitchell GrossmanRobert & Carol GrossmanTim GrumbacherLore GutmannMiriam, Dale & Kathie HammelsConnie HarshbargerMarci & Robert HeidelbaughMark IllfelderLeon & Ellen JanusTsina & Alex Kanevsky

Steve & Gloria KanovitzSheldon Kaplan & Patricia Hill-KaplanSteven & Joan KrechmerStanton & Jane LebouitzMarcia & Larry LiebgottJohn LinggJonathan & Andrea LissMargaret LowellRichard LucasLinda Cohen McKeeverCraig & Amy MilstenHoward & Kem MirskyBernadette & Allen NussbaumRobyn & Brett PottorffRaymond RosenRuth RubinowLeo & June SamelsonRichard & Michelle SangerMark & Ruby SchmidtBarry & Carol ShapiroElaine SharffBryan & Allison SiegelmanRichard & Linda SilvermanCharles SimonShirlee SmolinHarriet ThumimBernard & Betty TuckerEric & Harla VermanElliott & Sue WeinsteinLaurence & Imakay Zimmermann

We thank the many individuals included in the lists above who give through the United Way of York County’s Annual Campaign. We especially thank all donors who wish to remain anonymous. Every attempt has been made to assure accuracy in donor recognition; however, in compiling such a list, omissions and mistakes may occur. Please advise the Development Office of any errors. We appreciate the opportunity to correct our records.

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What We Do today Does Impact the Future…More than one hundred years ago the York Jewish Community Center opened as a home for the Jewish community when Jews weren’t welcomed anywhere else. Today, we continue to respect and honor our Jewish heritage, and are guided by traditions and values that make our JCC a place that:

• Welcomes everyone from across York County and surrounding areas.

• Fosters lifelong learning from early childhood education to senior programming.

• Provides a safe and nurturing environment for families and friends to gather.

• Teaches respect for diversity because each person has value in our community.

• Gives back to the community by providing financial assistance to those in need.

• Promotes a healthy body, mind, and spirit through programs and services.

• Honors our members and the community we serve as our extended family.

We continue to be the heart of the Jewish community. Our diverse membership, unique Holocaust Memorial, and innovative programming build bridges between people of various backgrounds, regardless of financial ability.

Impact by the numbers• 630 members received

financial assistance

• 20 BBYO Members

• 25 Years of Annual Jewish Food Festival

• 8% increase in fitness center attendance

• 93 children in School Age and early Childhood education programs received financial assistance

• 1,250 (group) swim lesson registrations

• 272 York City employees received Bias Awareness training

2014-2015 Donors2014 Film FestivalRabbi Jeffrey & Shelly AstrachanPatricia Bartels & John KrohnRon & Tracy BenensonGail & Richard BlumenthalJessica & Ken BreinBruce Bushwick & Lise LevinFran & Ivan ButlerSteven & Ina CaplanOnie ChockLinda CohenMolly DallmeyerBarbara EagleErda & Bob ErdosRandy & Howard FreedmanGordon & Ellen FreireichDeena Gross & Mark WeinsteinBob & Carol GrossmanMark & Janice IllfelderEllen & Leon JanusEsfir KaganovskyTsina KanevskyIris KatzEllen & Jack KayMort & Bonnie KousenSteve & Joan KrechmerStan & Jane LebouitzBetsy LehnerBrad & Debbie LevinJon & Andi LissMargaret LowellLinda Cohen McKeeverMarilyn NeuburgerStuart & Cathlynn PullenDebby & Raymond RosenPeggy & Harry RubinJack RyanRuby & Mark SchmidtLinda & Steve SeligsonCarol & Barry ShapiroMartin & Lynne ShapiroShirlee SmolinJudith TaddonioBarbara VendittiWilliam & Erica WalterSue & Elliott WeinsteinMichelle & Martin WeissKen & Wicky WoerthweinSteve & Joan WolfLaurence & Imakay Zimmermann

Randy Freedman Diversity education FundBrian & Jeanne AddisonRabbi Jeffrey AstrachanCathy BollingerJonathan & Amanda BowmanKenneth & Jessica BreinBruce Bushwick & Lise LevinIvan & Francine ButlerMark L. Butler FoundationAndrew ChockIone ChockCharles & Mary ChodroffSharon ChristLes CohenLinda CohenRichard & Debbie CohenAllan & Nancy DameshekBarbara EagleErda & Robert ErdosJames & Hillary FeldmanJames FowlerJesse & Penny FreedmanLois FreedmanSeth & Krista FreedmanBarbara FriedmanCary Friedman & Ricardo WellischNeal & Diane FriedmanMichael & Esther FurmanKathyryn Gabinet-KrooGlatfelter Insurance GroupDeena Gross & Mark WeinsteinRobert & Carol GrossmanTim Grumbacher & Debra SimonIvy HarlevDavid & Ronnie HauptmanEmily HoldsteinMark & Janice IllfelderVladimir & Fira KaganovskyDiana & Michael KaplanIris Katz & Jack SchatzJack & Ellen KayKerlin Family Fund of York County Community Foundation

Jeffrey & Ellen KleinIvan & Perla KranichKim Friedman LandauLouis LavetanLynn & Dale LazarRobert & Deborah LilleyJonathan & Andi LissMargaret LowellLloyd A. Marks & Janice Siegel FoundationLawrence Muenz & Judith MeritzHeather & Adam MillerCraig & Amy MilstenThe Pfaltzgraff Fund of the Powder Mill FoundationJanine & Jason PflaumDonna & Robert PulloRaymond & Debbie RosenRutter'sNadine Salley & George HelwigRichard & Michelle SangerMatthew & Rachel ScarpatoMark & Ruby SchmidtLinda & Steve SeligsonMartin & Lynne ShapiroDeborah & Jay ShermanSteve & Laura SiegelAnne SmithCarolyn SteinhauserTed & Angela SultJohn & Desi SwygertBill & Erica WalterTom & Carolyn WarmanStewart & Margaret WeinbergElliott & Sue WeinsteinMartin & Michelle WeissKen & Wicky WoerthweinStephen & Joan WolfThomas & Frances WolfRobert Woods

Strategic Plan

Long Term (2 yr.) ObjectivesFitness (Program Quality)

• To increase wellness (Personal Training) revenues by 20% from one year following opening.

• To increase fitness center and group fitness attendance by 20% from one year following opening.

Staff Motivation • To have “new building” ready staff by construction completion

which supports an 83% membership retention rate.

Fund Development (Financial Sustainability) • To raise in excess of $5 million during the Capital Campaign, to

maintain current levels of annual giving, set annual campaign growth goals following Capital Campaign and to create a sustainable fundraising model for Israel/World Jewry.

Membership (Financial Sustainability) • To maintain current membership retention level of 83% (not

including Students/Snowbird /Financial Assistance) and grow membership numbers by an average of 20% across categories by one year following opening.

Early Childhood Education (Program Quality) • To maintain our premier Early Childhood Education reputation

and to be fully enrolled, staffed and scheduled in Early Childhood Education (excluding babysitting) and School Age Child Care by September 2015.

2014-2016 Strategic Plan Focus Areas• Sustainability

• user engagement

• programming

• Jewish Impact

• Staff Motivation

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Missionour mission, as a premiere Jewish Community Center, is to strengthen and preserve Jewish culture, promote respect for diversity, support the State of Israel and World Jewry, and enhance the well-being of our members and the communities we serve through cultural, educational, recreational, social, wellness and child development opportunities.

Visionto be a dynamic, in-demand, full-service Jewish Community Center and an exceptional place of belonging.

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Dear Members and Friends,

The past year at the York JCC has been an exciting one for many reasons. It has been a signature moment

in the story of the JCC and our greater community.  It was a year of unprecedented change, growth, and

many things to celebrate.

Change – Randy Freedman announced her retirement plans to leave her position as CEO at the end of

2015. She had been at the JCC since 1991, becoming Executive Director in 2003. During her tenure we

experienced unprecedented growth and service to both the Jewish community and the community at

large. Randy has been an extraordinary and professional leader for the JCC as well as many other non-

profit organizations in which she has been involved. We are going to miss her very much and we are

happy she is staying in York as she will continue to be an asset to the community. We are excited for her

as she begins planning this next stage in her personal life. 

Growth – On November 6, 2014, York JCC staff, Board members, capital campaign donors and

local dignitaries gathered as Campaign Co-Chairs, Tom Wolf and Tim Grumbacher, led the official

groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the next phase of the Capital Campaign and Build. We added

three classrooms, increased the space for fitness and other programs, moved and enlarged the

babysitting room, as well as freshened up many parts of the building.  During this time of transition, the

entire staff continued to serve the community cheerfully and professionally. Our dedicated Board of

Directors closely collaborated with staff to ensure that our mission and goals continued to be achieved in

a fiscally responsible manner.

Celebration - We have so many accomplishments to celebrate. Membership continued to grow as well

as programming.  We saw the addition of JFamily, Fit-Stops, and Paw Patrol Rescue Unit, to name a few. 

The York JCC also broadened its reach into the community through Youth Fitness, Diversity and Cultural

programming.

This next year will be just as exciting as construction is finalized, new classrooms are filled, and more

wellness programs are offered.  We also look forward to working with our new CEO, Scott Katz, who will

lead us into the next chapter in the York JCC’s history. 

We thank all for taking part in our journey, for being part of our family, and for making us a part of yours. 

And we welcome all those who are yet to join us.

 

Bob Grossman   

                                              

President, JCC Board2014-16

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Chris AhrensSteve ArbetmanJacob ArbetmanLiz ArbittierRosie ArbittierAbby AstrachanSteven AstrachanCarol BeecherMarilu BeierRon BenensonKelly BlockMarlane BloomfieldIvan & Fran ButlerAl & Linda CehlarAnita CherryLinda CohenPhil CopelandLisa & Rhianna DavisMichelle D'EttorreZach DetwilerArlene DomueKiah FowlerBruce FrantzHoward FreedmanPatti FreerJenna FurmanGisele AxelrodJennifer GazanRachel GelfandGary & JoAnne GrahamJoe GreensteinDeena Gross & Mark WeinsteinMitchell GrossmanBob & Carol GrossmanLore GutmannEmily HammeEsfir KaganovskyStanley Kaplan

Thank you to all of the volunteers who contribute their time, talents and resources. We are grateful to all of you who chose to lead the way or lend a helping hand! A special thank you to the many individuals listed below who volunteered during two or more events at the York JCC.

Judy KaplanIris KatzEllen KayRhoda KlinekBonnie KousenAnne LadofHannah LandauVivian LandauLou LavetanVivian LazarAndi & Jon LissMargaret LowellCarol LyonsSivan MenacheKen MichaelsMary OwingsMike PatrickMike & Barb PerelmanJean PlessettBob PlotkinMelissa PlotkinStephanie RudleyJack RyanErik SangerSteve SeligsonBarry & Carol ShapiroJay & Debbie ShermanNada SideonBryan & Allison SiegelmanRachel SilbersteinLinda SilvermanJay SilvermanDebbie SimonRussell SingerMary SmithShirlee SmolinZoi ValakisWilliam & Annette Van Nostrand

Ofir & Stephanie VeissBarbara VendittiHarla & Eric VermanJayme VermanCarissa VoelkerSue & Elliott WeinsteinJason WeissMartin & Michelle WeissJoan & Stephen WolfJudy Wolfman

2013-2014 Volunteers

President’s Message

Bob Grossman President

Greg Finkelstein Treasurer

Danielle LavetanVice President

Craig MilstenImmediate

Past President

Phil Bridell Secretary

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Rabbi Jeffrey Astrachan

Charlie Bacas

Lonnie Bellenbaum

Michael Black

Bruce Bushwick

Andrew Chock

David Cook

Tom Englerth

Jim Fowler

Bruce Frantz

Jennifer Gazan

Philip Golden

Gary Graham

Sandy Korman

Jack LaCesa

Brian Ports

John Riggle

Robin Rohrbaugh

Jack Ryan

Steve Siegel

Carissa Voelker

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September 1, 2014 – August 31, 2015 Financials

For more detailed information you can request a copy of our 2015 audited financial state-ments from the JCC financial office. The auditing firm of RKL conducted the York JCC 2015 audit.

Members (as of August 31, 2015)Family 3100

Seniors 1856

Individual Adult 549

Employees/

Employees’ Families 525

Single Parent Family 449

Couples 397

Students 154

Patrons 42

Cultural 14

7086

Revenue 2015 Program Fees $2,255,373

Membership Dues $1,376,475

Contributions (unrestricted) $645,962

Contributions (restricted) $632,290

Grants $230,876

United Way of York County $98,326

Rental Income $39,188

Other $27,707

$5,306,196

Expenses 2015Program Services $3,799,512

Management and General $441,879

Fundraising $244,284

$4,485,675

Board of Directors 2014-15 Term

AnnuAl RepoRtChange, Growth & Celebration

2015

Current Leadership teamKelly Block Fitness Director

Zach Detweiler Fitness Center Manager

Kelly Golden Communications Director

George Kapterian School Age & Camp Director

Kevin Kennedy Assistant School Age Director

Gina Kohr Member Relations Director

Lien Luong Babysitting Supervisor

Holly Metzger Youth Fitness Director

Heather Miller Director of Children's Education & Development

Patty Neidigh Aquatics Director

Kristen Nowak Associate Director of Children's Education & Development

Janine Pflaum Community Development Director

Melissa Plotkin Diversity and Organizational Development Director

Bianca Ruiz Front Desk Supervisor

Matt Scarpato Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer

Brianna Sheehan Human Resources Director

Rachel Singer Cultural and Contemporary Adult Director

Anne Smith Executive Secretary

Heidi Storey Associate Membership Director

Ted Sult Facilities Director

Bari Verman Youth,Teen and Family Director

Bill Walter Program Directo

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