GENERAL INFO

The JCC has grown and evolved to become an essential part of the Broome County community as a full-service, not-for-profit organization. The JCC is dedicated to providing educational, cultural, recreational, social and physical fitness programs to enhance the quality of life for everyone from infants to senior citizens.The Binghamton JCC is widely recognized as a cultural, recreational and award winning physical fitness center, serving the residents of Broome County. Centrally located just south of the University Plaza and easily accessible from everywhere in the community, the Binghamton JCC is a vibrant, dynamic institution enriching the lives of people of all ages through a wide variety of programs and services. The JCC is handicapped accessible and offers specialized programs for the physically challenged.


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Our Mission Facility Rentals Volunteer College Students Class Information Registration Policy Guest Policy Open Gym/ Pool Insurance Board of Directors Staff Donations Hours	The JCC has grown and evolved to become an essential part of the Broome County community as a full-service, not-for-profit organization. The JCC is dedicated to providing educational, cultural, recreational, social and physical fitness programs to enhance the quality of life for everyone from infants to senior citizens.The Binghamton JCC is widely recognized as a cultural, recreational and award winning physical fitness center, serving the residents of Broome County. Centrally located just south of the University Plaza and easily accessible from everywhere in the community, the Binghamton JCC is a vibrant, dynamic institution enriching the lives of people of all ages through a wide variety of programs and services. The JCC is handicapped accessible and offers specialized programs for the physically challenged. As a non-sectarian, United Way agency, the JCC welcomes participants regardless of age, race, religion, sexual orientation, nationality or ability to pay. Membership is affordable, and reduced rates are available to families and individuals in need. To request a dues adjustment, fill out an Adjusted Fee application at the JCC office. All requests are handled in confidence. Up-to-Date Facility: Full Indoor Gymnasium Indoor Swimming Pool Modern Fenced In Playground Early Childhood Equipped Rooms for Preschoolers Outdoor Volleyball Courts Picnic Area with Shelter Tennis Courts Indoor & Outdoor Dining & Full Kosher Kitchen Air Conditioned Building All Weather Facilities On-Site Nature Area Theater for Music & Drama Facility Rentals The facilities at the JCC are available for rental from community members and groups. Facilities include gymnasium, auditorium, indoor pool, meeting rooms, classrooms and playground. Contact the JCC office for more information at 724-2417. <back to top Volunteer Opportunities Volunteers are always welcome at the JCC where opportunities to help our community abound. In addition to the sociability, there is the reward of satisfaction, the sense of involvement which volunteering enhances. JCC volunteers are needed for fund raisers, early childhood aides, coaches, swimming pool aides, painters, simple maintenance tasks, etc. Any person who would like to help their JCC can call 724-2417, and a “volunteer match” will be made. Volunteerism at the JCC is a time honored tradition in Broome County since 1927. Your commitment keeps that tradition going. We need everyone. <back to top BU & BCC Students Welcome You are invited to become involved in the local community, to join our facilities, or as a volunteer. Class Information The "J" offers a variety of classes for all ages throughout the year. Click on our FEATURED PROGRAM GUIDE to see our most recent class offerings. As a FYI, no classes will be pro-rated for late entry. There can be no refunds after the first class session. <back to top Registration Policy It is important to register for classes and programs early. A minimum number of registrants is required for each class to run. If there is insufficient enrollment, a class may be cancelled in advance of its scheduled start date. Please register early to insure the class you choose will run. No seat will be reserved without a payment. <back to top Guest Policy JCC members in good standing may receive complimentary passes to the Center for out-of-town house guests for a period of up to two weeks. A $10 guest pass is required each time a local guest is brought to the JCC accompanied by a member. After three visits per year, local guests can choose to become members to continue using the JCC. Ask any JCC staff member about joining. <back to top Open Gym/Pool Policy Children who are 12 or under may use the gym, pool or facilities if they are accompanied by a parent, adult or sibling 13 or older. If a sibling or adult does not accompany them, they must be enrolled in the JCC’s Kids Connection program. On snow and school vacation days, children ages 10-12 may come for supervised open gym from 12 noon-2 pm. At 2 pm your child must be picked up or registered to be in the Kids Connection. <back to top Insurance It is incumbent upon all participants to have personal insurance coverage in case of injuries which may occur on a no-fault, accidental basis. The JCC or its employees are not responsible for injuries suffered while present at or participating in JCC activities or for loss or damage of valuables or property. <back to top Officers of the Board of Directors *Executive Committee* President......................................Jeff Platsky Past President...............................Jay Green Vice President...............................Ron Grant Governance Chairman............... Lillian Levy Fundraising Chairman............Susan Walker Marketing Chairman .............Megan Curinga Endowment Chairman ................Kim Levene Phys. Ed. Chariman..............Scott Weissmann Federation Liaison....................Mark Walker Program Chairman....................Sandi Green Treasurer ..................................... Jay Green Secretary ....................................Barry Livsky Asst. Secretary.....................Robert Schapiro At Large.................................David Salomons *Board Members* Neil Auerbach Alan Berk Sue Burtis Charles Gilinsky Lesley Grant Jeffrey Loew Jeff Shapiro Heidi Thirer Cherese Rosales <back to top JCC Staff Executive Director .................Sheryl Brumer Assistant Director ............ Marcia Brownlow Finance Director ..................... Debby Beylo Phys. Ed. Director .................John Cappello Fitness Supervisor ..............Mary Ann Diehl Sports Director ......................... Tom Foley Certified Personal Trainer..... Jan DeAngelo Youth/Camp Program Dir .... Kerie Lake Morning Fitness ................ Georg Schwartz Evening Fitness ................. Giordi DeAngelo Senior Adult Coordinator .....Morty Hofstein Public Relations/Adult Prog .Linda Salomons Camp Administrative Director ..Sandi Green Office Manager ................... Laura Hotaling Administrative Assistant ......Melanie Nolan Evening Receptionist ............... Katie Keesler Kitchen Coordinator ................Jim Buckley Facilities Manager .............Joel Komanecky Maintenance Coordinator ........Rick Rought Maintenance Staff ............ Jerald Crampton Maintenance Staff .................... Eric Rolison Maintenance Staff .......................Keri Mead Maintenance Staff ................... Annie Pagan JCC Early Childhood Center ECC Director ................... Marlene S Patrick ECC Assistant Director ........Marilyn Heverly Early Childhood Education Staff Jeff Alvord Miriam Alweis Amara Arshad Stephanie Behlen Jamie Jo Burns Christine Caslin Karen Colsten Teresa Crane Joanna Decker Nancy Dunn Lisa Fajardo Rachel Greenblott Carol Hebbard Nancy Hirst Stacey Holt Kristen Kalsky Heidi Keibel Sarah Law Brenda Menard Dusty Miller Debbie Mohr Cindy Moore Tracy Parlett Kathleen Peters Susan Reibel Kathy Ruspantini Courtney Salmini Jean Shea Tara Shofkom Crystal Smith Britney Spicer Laura Tanis Brenda VanAbs Jennifer Vetrino Tina Waffle Melissa Whitney Kids Connection Staff Teachers ....................Jennifer Burns Asst. Teachers ............Melissa Tessenholz, Sivan Johnson, Harry Cohen <back to top Contribution Funds – The Gift That Grows The Jewish Community Center has contributory funds available to honor and remember family, friends and loved ones. Gifts to these funds are a wonderful way to show your feelings for people to celebrate and commemorate life passages. To make a donation, contact the JCC at 724-2417 or stop by the office. A minimum of $10.00 per donation is requested. Upon receipt of each donation, a card is sent to the specified recipient and the donor’s names are published in The Reporter (unless anonymity is requested). Marvin Alenik Memorial Building Fund Donald Bronsky Fund Morris Eber Memorial Fund Alanna Einstein Memorial Fund JCC Flag Fund Sam & Terry Freeling Memorial Fund Samuel J. Gartel Camp Scholarship Endowment Fund Harvey R. Singer Scholar Athlete Memorial Scholarship Fund Greta Herz Kitchen Fund JCY Donation Eve Kur Memorial Fund for Aquatics Joseph M. Levene Memorial Fund Audrey E. Morell ECC Memorial Fund Thelma Morris Memorial Fund for Creative & Performing Arts Rose & Jacob Olum Memorial Fund JCC Operating Fund Playground Fund Preschool Renovation Fund Quilting Fund in Memory of Julia Greenbaum Evelyn Sall Memorial Fund Friendship Club Fund <back to top Facility Hours: Monday - Thursday : 5:30 am – 9:00pm Friday : 5:30 am – 5:00pm Sunday : 8:00 am – 5:00pm Office Hours: Monday through Thursday: 8:30am – 8:00pm Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm <back to top	Program Guide JCC Photo Gallery

Jewish Community Center - 500 Club House Road Vestal - New York 13850 - Phone (607) 724-2417 - Fax: (607) 724-2311

As a non-sectarian, United Way agency, the JCC welcomes participants regardless of age, race, religion, sexual orientation, nationality or ability to pay. Membership is affordable, and reduced rates are available to families and individuals in need. To request a dues adjustment, fill out an Adjusted Fee application at the JCC office. All requests are handled in confidence.

Up-to-Date Facility:
Full Indoor Gymnasium
Indoor Swimming Pool
Modern Fenced In Playground
Early Childhood Equipped Rooms for Preschoolers
Outdoor Volleyball Courts
Picnic Area with Shelter
Tennis Courts
Indoor & Outdoor Dining & Full Kosher Kitchen
Air Conditioned Building
All Weather Facilities
On-Site Nature Area
Theater for Music & Drama

The facilities at the JCC are available for rental from community members and groups. Facilities include gymnasium, auditorium, indoor pool, meeting rooms, classrooms and playground. Contact the JCC office for more information at 724-2417.

Volunteers are always welcome at the JCC where opportunities to help our community abound. In addition to the sociability, there is the reward of satisfaction, the sense of involvement which volunteering enhances.

JCC volunteers are needed for fund raisers, early childhood aides, coaches, swimming pool aides, painters, simple maintenance tasks, etc. Any person who would like to help their JCC can call 724-2417, and a “volunteer match” will be made.

Volunteerism at the JCC is a time honored tradition in Broome County since 1927. Your commitment keeps that tradition going. We need everyone.

BU & BCC Students Welcome
You are invited to become involved in the local community, to join our facilities, or as a volunteer.

Class Information
The "J" offers a variety of classes for all ages throughout the year. Click on our FEATURED PROGRAM GUIDE to see our most recent class offerings. As a FYI, no classes will be pro-rated for late entry. There can be no refunds after the first class session.

Registration Policy
It is important to register for classes and programs early. A minimum number of registrants is required for each class to run. If there is insufficient enrollment, a class may be cancelled in advance of its scheduled start date. Please register early to insure the class you choose will run. No seat will be reserved without a payment.

Guest Policy
JCC members in good standing may receive complimentary passes to the Center for out-of-town house guests for a period of up to two weeks. A $10 guest pass is required each time a local guest is brought to the JCC accompanied by a member. After three visits per year, local guests can choose to become members to continue using the JCC. Ask any JCC staff member about joining.

Children who are 12 or under may use the gym, pool or facilities if they are accompanied by a parent, adult or sibling 13 or older. If a sibling or adult does not accompany them, they must be enrolled in the JCC’s Kids Connection program. On snow and school vacation days, children ages 10-12 may come for supervised open gym from 12 noon-2 pm. At 2 pm your child must be picked up or registered to be in the Kids Connection.

Insurance
It is incumbent upon all participants to have personal insurance coverage in case of injuries which may occur on a no-fault, accidental basis. The JCC or its employees are not responsible for injuries suffered while present at or participating in JCC activities or for loss or damage of valuables or property.

Executive Committee
President......................................Jeff Platsky
Past President...............................Jay Green
Vice President...............................Ron Grant
Governance Chairman............... Lillian Levy
Fundraising Chairman............Susan Walker
Marketing Chairman .............Megan Curinga
Endowment Chairman ................Kim Levene
Phys. Ed. Chariman..............Scott Weissmann
Federation Liaison....................Mark Walker
Program Chairman....................Sandi Green
Treasurer ..................................... Jay Green
Secretary ....................................Barry Livsky
Asst. Secretary.....................Robert Schapiro
At Large.................................David Salomons

Board Members
Neil Auerbach
Alan Berk
Sue Burtis
Charles Gilinsky
Lesley Grant
Jeffrey Loew
Jeff Shapiro
Heidi Thirer
Cherese Rosales

JCC Staff
Executive Director .................Sheryl Brumer
Assistant Director ............ Marcia Brownlow
Finance Director ..................... Debby Beylo
Phys. Ed. Director .................John Cappello
Fitness Supervisor ..............Mary Ann Diehl
Sports Director ......................... Tom Foley
Certified Personal Trainer..... Jan DeAngelo
Youth/Camp Program Dir .... Kerie Lake
Morning Fitness ................ Georg Schwartz
Evening Fitness ................. Giordi DeAngelo
Senior Adult Coordinator .....Morty Hofstein
Public Relations/Adult Prog .Linda Salomons
Camp Administrative Director ..Sandi Green
Office Manager ................... Laura Hotaling
Administrative Assistant ......Melanie Nolan
Evening Receptionist ............... Katie Keesler
Kitchen Coordinator ................Jim Buckley
Facilities Manager .............Joel Komanecky
Maintenance Coordinator ........Rick Rought
Maintenance Staff ............ Jerald Crampton
Maintenance Staff .................... Eric Rolison
Maintenance Staff .......................Keri Mead
Maintenance Staff ................... Annie Pagan

JCC Early Childhood Center
ECC Director ................... Marlene S Patrick
ECC Assistant Director ........Marilyn Heverly

Early Childhood Education Staff
Jeff Alvord
Miriam Alweis
Amara Arshad
Stephanie Behlen
Jamie Jo Burns
Christine Caslin
Karen Colsten
Teresa Crane
Joanna Decker
Nancy Dunn
Lisa Fajardo
Rachel Greenblott
Carol Hebbard
Nancy Hirst
Stacey Holt
Kristen Kalsky
Heidi Keibel
Sarah Law
Brenda Menard
Dusty Miller
Debbie Mohr
Cindy Moore
Tracy Parlett
Kathleen Peters
Susan Reibel
Kathy Ruspantini
Courtney Salmini
Jean Shea
Tara Shofkom
Crystal Smith
Britney Spicer
Laura Tanis
Brenda VanAbs
Jennifer Vetrino
Tina Waffle
Melissa Whitney

Kids Connection Staff
Teachers ....................Jennifer Burns
Asst. Teachers ............Melissa Tessenholz, Sivan Johnson, Harry Cohen

Contribution Funds – The Gift That Grows
The Jewish Community Center has contributory funds available to honor and remember family, friends and loved ones. Gifts to these funds are a wonderful way to show your feelings for people to celebrate and commemorate life passages.

To make a donation, contact the JCC at 724-2417 or stop by the office. A minimum of $10.00 per donation is requested. Upon receipt of each donation, a card is sent to the specified recipient and the donor’s names are published in The Reporter (unless anonymity is requested).

Marvin Alenik Memorial Building Fund
Donald Bronsky Fund
Morris Eber Memorial Fund
Alanna Einstein Memorial Fund
JCC Flag Fund
Sam & Terry Freeling Memorial Fund
Samuel J. Gartel Camp Scholarship
Endowment Fund
Harvey R. Singer Scholar Athlete Memorial
Scholarship Fund
Greta Herz Kitchen Fund
JCY Donation
Eve Kur Memorial Fund for Aquatics
Joseph M. Levene Memorial Fund
Audrey E. Morell ECC Memorial Fund
Thelma Morris Memorial Fund for
Creative & Performing Arts
Rose & Jacob Olum Memorial Fund
JCC Operating Fund
Playground Fund
Preschool Renovation Fund
Quilting Fund in Memory of Julia Greenbaum
Evelyn Sall Memorial Fund
Friendship Club Fund

Facility Hours:
Monday - Thursday : 5:30 am – 9:00pm
Friday : 5:30 am – 5:00pm
Sunday : 8:00 am – 5:00pm

Office Hours:
Monday through Thursday: 8:30am – 8:00pm
Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm