2015 Dinner of Champions Tribute Book

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The Ronald and Joy Paul Family Foundation 1


Inclusion is being a part of what everyone else is, being welcomed and embraced as a member who belongs. Thank you to the wonderful counselors and directors at the JCC camp for bringing the possibility for all to feel welcomed and loved. Thank you to the spirited campers and parents who make the JCC such a special place to be. Thank you for this very special honor. Joy and Ron Paul Julie, Peter, Robin and Ariel 2


24th Annual Dinner of Champions Dinner of Champions Co-Chairs Arlen and Brian Gaines Meredith and Adam Polsky

Selection Committee Michael Kay, Chair

Robert Black Charlie Brotman Michael Feinstein Barbara Goldberg Goldman Phil Hochberg Andy Pollin Andrew Sachs Brad Stillman Joe Yasharoff Bernie Weisz

Dinner of Champions Committee Carolyn and Brent Berger Roz and Rob Black Debby and Gary Bortnick Jessica and David Chambers Susan and Steve Fanaroff Amy and Eric Gates Sara and Ron Gorfinkel Amy Guberman Holli Beckerman Jaffe and Matthew Jaffe Stephanie and Keith Lemer Ellen and Stuart Lessans Randi and Marty Meyrowitz Joyce and Nelson Migdal Gena and Brian Mitchell

Jeanette Naiman Melanie and Larry Nussdorf Rhonda and Andy Nussdorf Mia and Brian Pearlstein Arlene and Andy Pollin Anita and Arthur Polott Heather and Andrew Sachs Joanna and Reed Sexter Dale and Andy Singer Susan and Brad Stillman Mac VerStandig Audrey and Steven Wasser Janyse and Bernie Weisz Nancy and Joe Yasharoff

JCCGW Board and Staff Lisie Gottdenker Board Chair

Heidi Hookman Brodsky Development Chair

Michael Feinstein Chief Executive Officer

Heather Strauss Director, Camp JCC Inclusion 3


Welcome from the Board Chair and CEO

Lisie Gottdenker, Board Chair

Michael Feinstein, CEO

We are so pleased that you are joining us for this very special evening. Tonight is all about champions—our honorees who have made wonderful contributions to our community on and off the field, and our campers with special needs who face and overcome incredible challenges each day. Inclusion is an integral part of the fiber of the Center. Our mission statement stresses our “welcoming and inclusive environment,” and every summer nearly 100 campers age 4 to 21 with special needs are welcomed and included into all Camp JCC programs and activities.

Offering an inclusive camp program requires that we hire additional counselors and medical personnel, provide lift-equipped buses, offer other adaptive equipment, and provide extensive training to staff. Unfortunately, we cannot provide all of these services on passion alone. By being here tonight, you have helped make it possible for our campers with special needs to be fully included at Camp JCC alongside their typically-developing siblings and peers. The funds we raise through this event determine how many counselors we can hire—which determines how many inclusion campers we can serve. It is only through your support that we can continue to do what we do each year. On behalf of all of the children who will benefit this summer, we want to thank all of our honorees, our co-chairs Arlen and Brian Gaines and Meredith and Adam Polsky. who embraced their roles with incredible dedication and passion, our devoted host committee, and especially all of you who have come out tonight to support these children and families. Sincerely,

Lisie Gottdenker Board Chair 4

Michael Feinstein Chief Executive Officer


Welcome from the Co-Chairs Welcome to the 24th Annual Dinner of Champions: Where every all-star is included! We are so pleased that you are joining us tonight to celebrate all the honorees and to support the wonderful inclusion programs at the JCC of Greater Washington. We are honored to serve as co-chairs for this year’s Dinner of Champions. In our collective experience with having campers who have benefitted from this incredible program, we can attest to the impact it has had on our lives. What happens at camp is magical, from the friendships that are formed between typically-developing campers and those with disabilities, to the special bond between inclusion campers and their counselors. The camp fosters a sense of inclusion and acceptance that has reach far beyond the summer. We are proud to support this program and to be a part of a community that values and celebrates all individuals. These past months working together on this event have been a true labor of love. We thank the Dinner of Champions Committee for all their hard work, our wonderful emcee Chris Gordon from NBC4, the dedicated JCCGW staff and all of the people ‘behind the scenes’ who helped make tonight possible. Thank you for your generosity and support. Sincerely,

Arlen and Brian Gaines

Meredith and Adam Polsky

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Past JCCGW Dinner of Champions Chairs Adam and Tracey Bernstein Jeffrey Bernstein Baruch Weiss and Laura Blumenfeld Rick Cantor Robert N. Cohen Marc and Nancy Duber Barry Flax Andrew and Tracey Friedlander A. Jerry Friedman Joe and Shelly Galli Barbara Goldberg Goldman Eric Kassoff Michael Kay Larry Mann Molly Meegan and Abbe Lowell Brian and Mia Pearlstein Arthur and Anita Polott Andrew and Heather Sachs Brad and Susan Stillman Bernie Weisz Michael Winer Jeremy and Sharon Zissman 6

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JCCGW Past Sports Hall of Fame 1992–2014 1992 Ben Alperstein Red AuerbachZ”/ Harry BassinZ”/ Herman NeugassZ”/ Nancy Ornstein Phillip PerloZ”/ Abe PollinZ”/ Shirley PovichZ”/ Harold Solomon Mort WilnerZ”/ Warner Wolf 1993 Hotsy Alperstein Bernie GittlesonZ”/ Arnold HeftZ”/ Sidney KolkerZ”/ Joe Jacobi Brenda Loube Ryan Martin Mickey Mulitz Erv Ornstein Hymie PerloZ”/ Dr. William Wolf 1994 Richard Dreisen Phil FoxZ”/ Gary Garber Brenda Levy Skip Monsein Eddie RosenblumZ”/ Ed SolotarZ”/ Donald M. Spero Ron Watts Bernie Wolfe 1995 Nick AntonelliZ”/ Charles Brotman Bob Edenbaum Tamara Levinson Albert “Allie” Ritzenberg Richard Schwartz, M.D. Morris “Mo” SiegelZ”/ Arnie TranenZ”/ 1996 James S. Bergman Tony Kornheiser Morton LittmanZ”/ Allen RosenbergZ”/

Alan Sherman Barry Weinberg 1997 Danny Bass David Falk Lou GevinsonZ”/ Dr. Stanford A. Lavine Paul Jacob “Jacky” Loube George Solomon Lee WeinbergZ”/ 1998 John Feinstein Suzy Ornstein Fleming Herb HeftZ”/ Lon Herzbrun Stuart Klitenic Steve Lamb Aaron SilvermanZ”/ 1999 Jeff Agoos Paul Goldstein Marc Heyison Phil Hochberg Fulton Liss Larry SilvermanZ”/ Jim Wexler 2000 Steve Buckhantz Jeff Halpern John Harris Tamir Linhart Curtis Polk Leonard RodmanZ”/ 2001 Georgie AbramsZ”/ Stanley Bobb Allan LangZ”/ Andy Pollin Dave Sarachan Lisa Schlesinger David ShapiroZ”/ Sarah Solomon 2002 Larry Bulman Al DuGoffZ”/ Ronald Goldman Buddy MyerZ”/

Leonard Shapiro Bert Sugar Sy Wagman Stephen Zack 2003 Jon Capon Bernard “Bunny” Citrenbaum Jack Goldblatt, DDSZ”/ Jeffrey Hersh Cary Schindler Krasner Milton KronheimZ”/ Brian Magid Neil Simons Ben SpigelZ”/ 2004 Lisa Bard Mike Epstein Earl Foreman George Garber Elliot KarverZ”/ Bernie Smilovitz Robert and Steven Tanenbaum Jerry WolmanZ”/ 2005 Shay Doron David Elfin Dave Feldman Myron Gerber Steve Gittleson Mark Karver Herman LittmanZ”/ Daniel M. Snyder 2006 SondraZ”/ and HowardZ”/ Bender Richard Chvotkin Jonathan S. EnglandZ”/ Albert “Abe” RosenfieldZ”/ Joe Silverman Adam Vann Ali Berlin Weinstein 2007 Lon Babby Ken Dreyfuss The Honorable Douglas F. Gansler

Theodore N. Lerner Joseph LymanZ”/ Ed Snider 2008 Marty Aronoff Natie BrownZ”/ Joe Schreiber Doug Silverman Mike Tober Phil Waganheim 2009 Kevin Bass Jerry Sachs Steve Sands Sarah Waxman Halina YasharoffPeabody 2010 Jerry Bookin-Weiner Brett Haber Mike Jeffries Michael J. Lerner The Honorable Paul H. Weinstein 2011 Stanley M. Brand Reid Cherner Max Meltzer Ellen Zavian 2012 Lucy Calautti Bobby Cohen Rick Eskin Ike Isaacson Harry PittZ”/ 2013 Mark Ein Edward Bernard KahnZ”/ Joe Yasharoff Rachel Chernikoff Zang Julie Zetlin 2014 Lyle Berlin Lenny Bernstein Bruce Lipka Rhea Schwartz Michael Schwimer of blessed memory 7

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The Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington For over 100 years, the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington has provided a wealth of recreational, cultural and educational activities for our community in a warm, welcoming and inclusive environment. Today, that legacy continues as we serve everyone from infants to seniors with thousands of diverse programs, services and classes, combining traditional favorites with new trends and topics. The JCCGW welcomes all—regardless of race, religion, age or ability. People gather at the Center and our programs in the community to see friends and connect to one another.

CAMP JCC Each summer, Camp JCC provides hundreds of children of all abilities nonstop fun and precious memories. Campers fill the fields, pools and building with joy, laughter and ruach (spirit) as they learn Jewish values, create lasting friendships and build self-esteem. From swimming and day trips to creative arts, Camp JCC has options to make each camper’s summer the best one yet. Every program at Camp JCC allows campers to grow, explore their strengths and build Jewish identity.

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CAMP JCC Inclusion Program The Camp JCC Stanley S. Bender Inclusion Program brings together 100 campers with a wide range of disabilities with 350 of their friends and siblings and over 250 staff members for a day-camp experience. Since 1979, Camp JCC has hosted more than 4,000 inclusion campers who participate in all camp activities. Motivated by the idea of bringing all kids together to let them play and be kids, the JCC Inclusion Program truly embraces the entire community. Each child’s needs are considered; their strengths are celebrated. For many children, Camp JCC offers siblings and friends their first opportunity to share common experiences throughout the day. The JCCGW made a commitment in 1979 that all campers would pay the same tuition, regardless of the true cost of participation, which for Inclusion Program campers can often add up to three times the cost of program fees. To make up the difference in revenue, the JCCGW actively fundraises through events like the Dinner of Champions. We thank you for your commitment and support.

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2015 IRENE AND ABE POLLIN HUMANITARIAN AWARD RECIPIENTS Joy and Ron Paul Ronald D. Paul is chairman of the board of directors and chief executive officer of Eagle Bancorp, Inc. and EagleBank, a community bank established in 1998 in Bethesda, Maryland. Ron is one of the founding board members of the bank. He is also president of Ronald D. Paul Companies and RDP Management, and serves as chairman of Bethesda Investments, Inc. Active in various charitable organizations, Ron has served as vice chairman and chairman of the board of directors of the National Kidney Foundation. He founded the National Kidney Foundation’s Annual Ronald D. Paul Companies Kidney Walk. Ron was instrumental in the founding of the EagleBank Foundation, which raises funds annually for breast cancer research, patient services and education. Ron serves on various boards and committees, including the Independent Community Bankers of America Large Community Bank Council; Federal City Council; University of Maryland College Park Foundation; Maryland Business Council; Montgomery County, Maryland Economic Advisory Council; Montgomery County, Maryland Business Development Corporation; Montgomery County Court Appointed Special Advocates; University of Maryland Alumni Association; University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business; Washington Hospital Center Foundation; and the 2030 Group. Joy Paul is a clinical social worker with 35 years of experience working in various settings. She currently works privately with children, adults and families. For 18 years, Joy taught the Mommy & Me class at the JCCGW Bender-Dosik Parenting Center. Joy holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland and a master’s degree from the University of Maryland School of Social Work, where she serves on the board of advisors. An active volunteer, Joy has served for many years on the board of directors of the Mental Health Association of Montgomery County, where she was president for five years. For 10 years, she has served on the committee for the EagleBank golf tournament which funds breast cancer research, education and treatment. She has been a volunteer with the National Kidney Foundation for 25 years, and also volunteers with JSSA, Interfaith Works and Scotland Storm. 11


2015 SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE Michael Gruner In 2006, during his senior basketball season at Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, Maryland, Michael led the Vikings to a 24-3 record and the school’s first Maryland 4A State Championship. In what local papers hailed as one of the biggest upsets in Maryland State basketball history, Michael tallied 23 points (8-12 FG, 2-4 from three-point), three assists, and the game-winning free throw as the Vikings defeated the favored team by one point. Michael averaged 20.1 points, 6.2 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game. He was selected to the Washington Post All-Met First Team and named the Gazette CoPlayer of the Year, along with future NBA MVP Kevin Durant. Michael also participated in the 2005 Maccabiah Games in Israel for Team USA basketball. From 2006-10, Michael played Division I basketball at Lafayette College where he was a threeyear starter and co-captain of the team in his senior season. Michael briefly played professional basketball in Poland following his college career.

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2015 SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE Leonard Kanthal Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Leonard (Lenny) began boxing while at Coolidge High School. While working out at a local Catholic Youth Organization, Lenny was spotted by a boxing coach who took him under his wing. Soon thereafter, Lenny entered the ranks of amateur boxing. During his three years as an amateur, Lenny defeated every contender in the Golden Gloves heavyweight class. In 1954, he won the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Heavyweight Champions and the Intercity Golden Gloves Heavyweight Championship. After joining the Marines, Lenny won both the Eastern Heavyweight Championship and the East-West Golden Gloves Championship. In 1956, he won the International Golden Gloves Championship. Lenny was offered a spot on the U.S. Olympic team. He declined, instead accepting a bid to turn professional. He won his first 10 professional bouts. He lost his 11th (and last) fight at Madison Square Garden by a split decision. After giving up his boxing career, he taught boxing courses at summer camps and taught classes in both boxing and racquetball at the JCC. In 1992, Lenny was inducted into the DC Boxing Hall of Fame as an amateur fighter. Lenny resides in Rockville, MD. He has three children and five grandchildren.

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2015 SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE Corey Migdal Corey is a Special Olympics athlete in soccer and basketball, and an alumnus of the Camp JCC inclusion program. As a youth, Corey was one of the first athletes in both the TOPS soccer program of Special Olympics and the unified basketball program. In 2014-2015, he was a member of the Maryland State Championship teams that earned a gold medal in soccer and a silver medal in basketball. Corey is a role model off the field, participating as a member of the Maryland Youth Leadership Forum and as a Montgomery County delegate to the Maryland State Athletes Congress. Corey’s passion for leadership and sports has carried over to his professional life as a guest experience representative for the Washington Nationals. The Special Olympics oath is: “Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” Corey exemplifies the mission and purpose of Special Olympics, and of the Camp JCC inclusion program, in every aspect of his life. A Montgomery County resident, Corey is the son of Joyce and Nelson Migdal and the brother of Talia.

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2015 SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE Larry Rosen Larry played football and ran varsity track & field at Albert Einstein High School in Kensington, Maryland. He earned two letters in football and three letters in track & field, throwing shot put and discus. In 1975, he set a USA Track & Field national shot put record for his age group. Larry won five county shot put and discus championships and earned two second-place finishes. He also recorded four first-place state championships, as well as second; third and fourth-place finishes. He set the county indoor shot put meet record, the county discus meet record, and the state class 3A discus meet record. Larry’s best throws of 59’4” for shot put and 179’ 1” for discus still stand as Einstein’s school records. Larry also recorded second-place (discus) and fifth-place (shot put) finishes in the Junior Olympic Nationals in 1976. In 1977, Larry was named to the All-Met Track Team in both shot put and discus. As a member of the 1981 USA Maccabiah team, he placed second in discus and fourth in shot put. Larry received a four-year athletic scholarship to the University of Tennessee (UT), where he was a member of the varsity track & field team. He placed in the SEC championships eight times and was a four-time varsity letter winner. He set the UT school discus record in 1981. Some of Larry’s most outstanding accomplishments were his finishes at the Penn Relays, winning the Kentucky Relays (‘82) and West Coast Relays (‘82), and qualifying for three NCAA championship meets in the discus. His best collegiate throws were 59’0” in the shot put in the 1982 outdoor SEC championships, which was his last collegiate competition, and 193’ 1” in the discus in 1981. Larry graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1982 with a BS in business administration. He is the broker/owner of Commercial & Investment Realty Associates, a commercial real estate brokerage company. Larry lives in Bethesda, Maryland with his wife, Cathy, and their daughter, Mollie.

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2015 SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE Wendy Weinberg Weil Wendy began swimming competitively at age 7. At 15, she competed at the 1973 Maccabiah Games in Israel. She also competed in the 1977 Maccabiah Games. In those two competitions, she won 10 gold and five silver medals. The peak of Wendy’s career was the 1976 Olympics in which she won bronze in the 800-meter freestyle. She also won a gold medal in that same event in the 1975 Pan American Games in Mexico City. Wendy competed in the World University Games in Bulgaria in 1977, and at competitions in Australia, West Germany and France. She placed in every US National Championship between 1973 and 1977. Her specialties were freestyle and butterfly. Wendy received a BA from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill in PE/Exercise Physiology, an MA in Sports Medicine/Athletic Training at Carolina, and a graduate certificate from Emory University in Physical Therapy. Wendy has her own physical therapy practice in McLean, VA. She and her husband, Rick, have three adult children.

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2015 SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE Jordan Zarin As a youth competitive swimmer, Jordan began her swimming career with the Rockville Montgomery Swim Club. As a teen, she competed in the JCC Maccabi Games as a member of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington’s team. At the age of 14, Jordan was selected for the Maccabi USA swim team and competed at the 2001 Maccabiah in Israel, winning eight medals – two gold, five silver and one bronze. After graduating from the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School, Jordan attended the University of Connecticut where she was a four-year varsity swimmer, setting a record in the 100-yard butterfly and becoming a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. Later, Jordan coached Special Olympics swimmers. Jordan is a professional staff member at the JCC Association of North America, working as host community liaison for the JCC Maccabi Games® and JCC Maccabi ArtsFest®. She is passionate about ensuring that young Jewish athletes have the opportunity to participate in the joys and eye-opening experiences she was privileged to enjoy throughout her swimming career. A Rockville native, Jordan now lives in Arlington, VA with her fiancée, Mike, and looks forward to continued engagement in the Jewish and athletic worlds.

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JCCGW MACCABI LEGACY AWARD Jacky Loube Born and raised in Washington, DC, Jacky has had a long career as a basketball coach and official. For 28 years, he has served as the principal technical advisor for basketball to the Special Olympics International Summer Games. Jacky began coaching the JCC boys varsity basketball team in 1975, the same year he began a 35-year officiating career. In 1977, the JCC of Greater Washington won its first JCC national championship, and proceeded to win the JCC national championship three out of the next four years. In 1982, with Jacky as coach, the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School won its first championship. Once the JCC Maccabi Games began in 1982, Jacky coached the JCCGW basketball team for nearly 20 years. During this time, they won four gold medals. As coach for Maccabi USA/Sports for Israel, Jacky recruited many of his former JCCGW players to represent Maccabi USA at the World Games in Israel; the Pan American Maccabi Games in Brazil, Argentina and Chile; the European Maccabi Games in Rome; and the Australian Maccabi Games in Sydney. In all, Jacky has coached his JCC players to five national championships and seven gold medals. As a basketball official, Jacky was a member of seven Division I conferences, officiated the NIT and NCAA tournaments and finals of the Olympic trials, and toured internationally with the NBA. Jacky has served on the board of directors of Maccabi USA/Sports for Israel and the JCCGW. He has been recognized for his leadership and significant contributions to coaching, while also teaching life lessons and instilling positive Jewish values through youth sports. Jacky is CEO of the American Breast Cancer Foundation. He resides in Gaithersburg, Maryland with his wife, Debra Hein Loube, and is the proud father of Ilissa, Robyn and Richard.

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2015 HYMAN M. AND PHILLIP D. PERLO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE AWARD Nicole Brodkowitz Nicole Brodkowitz is a senior at Winston Churchill High School in Potomac, Maryland. Since she was 8 years old, she has played competitive soccer and basketball. As a freshman at Churchill, she made both the varsity soccer and varsity basketball teams. She is also the captain of her club and high school soccer teams. Nicole holds the record for most points in a single season as a freshman, and most steals overall in a single season. Nicole will continue her soccer career in college at Wesleyan University in the fall of 2016. In addition to her athletic endeavors, Nicole is a member of the Science Honor Society, and is vice president of the National Honor Society. She is also an executive board member for the class of 2016 and a member of the Math, Technology, and Science Program at Winston Churchill. Nicole has volunteered at the Revitz House with her grandfather to perform religious services. Nicole co-founded UMTTR, a non-profit organization to prevent suicide and depression. She is also a trained leader in the Sources of Strength program, the goal of which is to spread positivity throughout the school and let people know they always have someone to go to. Nicole is the daughter of Ken and Jill Brodkowitz and the sister of Eric and Alex.

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2015 HYMAN M. AND PHILLIP D. PERLO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE AWARD Nathan Gertler Nathan Gertler is a senior at Winston Churchill High School in Potomac, Maryland. At 6’8”, he is the starting center for Churchill’s varsity basketball team and leads his team in blocks, rebounds and is among their top scorers. He was named their Most Valuable Player for the 2014-2015 season and was the first Churchill freshman to earn a varsity letter in boys’ basketball. Nathan was one of 12 18-and-under basketball players nationwide to be selected to represent the United States in the 2015 European Maccabi Games in Germany. The team was undefeated and won the gold medal. Prior to Nathan’s participation in the European Games, he spent four summers participating in the JCC Maccabi Games, representing the JCCGW team in basketball. In his last summer on the JCC Maccabi Team, Nathan was named co-captain and helped lead his team to the silver medal. Nathan has been a member of both the English and the History Honor Society and a member of the National Society of High School Scholars. He has served as staff writer, contest manager and currently as a sports editor for Churchill’s newspaper, The Observer. Nathan also serves as student ambassador for Churchill, helping new students transition to high school, and assisting in school events. Nathan has volunteered at The Village of Rockville, an assisted-living center for the elderly. In addition, he enjoys working with younger children and has volunteered his time, to coach players at local basketball camps. Nathan also collects gently-used sports equipment to donate to the Germantown Boys and Girls Club. Nathan is the son of Julia and Gary Gertler and the brother of Amanda and Carly.

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2015 HYMAN M. AND PHILLIP D. PERLO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE AWARD Ellie Gottdenker Ellie Gottdenker is a senior at Georgetown Day School (GDS) in Washington, DC. She has always loved swimming and started competing competitively when she was 10 years old. She has been a member of the Georgetown Day varsity swim team for three years and captain of her team during her junior and senior years. She currently holds school records in the 100 Freestyle, 200 Freestyle Relay, 400 Freestyle Relay, and 200 Medley Relay. In addition, Ellie swims year round for All Star Aquatics. In March, she represented All Star Aquatics at the 2015 Eastern Zone Southern Sectional meet. In addition to swimming for her school and club teams, Ellie has six years of experience with the Maccabi Games. She represented Team Greater Washington in the JCC Junior Maccabi Games and then in the JCC Maccabi Games. While competing at Maccabi, she won numerous medals with her relays and a silver medal in the 100 Freestyle at the 2014 Maccabi Games. In 2015, Ellie enjoyed the honor of being selected to compete for Team USA at the 14th European Maccabi Games in Berlin, Germany. While there, she won four gold medals in the 50 Freestyle, 100 Freestyle, 200 Freestyle Relay, and 200 Medley Relay. In her free time, Ellie loves to read and cook. At GDS, Ellie is the co-head of the Jewish Culture Club and the Triathlon Club. She was selected to be a member of the Peer Leadership Program, a program that helps integrate the incoming freshman class into the high school community. Ellie has volunteered with the JCCGW’s Isadore and Bertha Gudelsky Exceptional Swim Program, helping to teach children with muscular disabilities how to swim. She has also traveled to Ethiopia on her school’s Horn of Africa program. Ellie is the daughter of Michael and Lisie Gottdenker and the sister of Noah and Olivia.

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2015 HYMAN M. AND PHILLIP D. PERLO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE AWARD Daphne Lerner Daphne Lerner is a senior and a proud life-long student at the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School (CESJDS) in Rockville, MD. Daphne began playing basketball as soon as she could run and started playing with her friends on the playground at recess. She has played competitive basketball on recreation leagues, AAU teams and the CESJDS varsity team. Daphne has been the starting point guard on the varsity team since 9th grade. In 10th grade, she led her team to win the Potomac Valley Athletic Conference (PVAC) championship and was named MVP of the playoff tournament. She has also been selected as a 1st Team PVAC All-Star and named MVP of her team for two consecutive years. She hopes to lead her team to another championship this season and is on her way to a 1,000 point high school career. She has been ranked weekly as a top 10 scorer in Montgomery County Schools by The Gazette. Daphne also excels on the softball field, having made the varsity team at CESJDS as a 9th grader, where she plays shortstop and catcher. She has won the MVP/Coach’s Award for three years in a row while being voted as a 2nd Team PVAC All-Star for the past two seasons. Daphne says that her strength in sports is her size. “People do not expect much from me because I am small, and I like surprising them.” Her speed, agility and ability to both think and react quickly make her a standout athlete in every sport she plays. Daphne has volunteered at the Hebrew Home for two years, working with the residents, and has volunteered at the CESJDS sports camp as a counselor-in-training. She is a member of BBYO and a founding member of her chapter. She is passionate about photography and photojournalism. She traveled to Italy and Greece this past summer on a National Geographic Student Expedition with a special concentration in photography. Daphne is the daughter of Adella and Kenny Lerner and the sister of Josh. 22


2015 HYMAN M. AND PHILLIP D. PERLO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE AWARD Brian Shorr Brian Shorr is a senior at the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School (CESJDS) where he has played junior varsity and varsity basketball for the past four years and currently serves as team captain. Playing point guard, Brian has led the JDS Lions team to the Potomac Valley Athletic Conference (PVAC) playoffs the last several seasons. Last season he was named 3rd team point guard for the PVAC. Brian has participated in the JCC Maccabi Games since he was in middle school. In 2011, his team won the gold medal at the Mid-Atlantic Junior games. In 2014, in Cherry Hill, Brian led the JCC of Greater Washington (JCCGW) to a silver medal. Brian has also played on various AAU basketball teams since 5th grade. Brian’s love for basketball began during his time at the JCCGW Maccabiah summer camp, which he attended for several years. At CESJDS, Brian currently is the president of the student council and has been on the dean’s list consistently throughout high school. He is active in the Jewish programming at CESJDS and also serves as a minyan leader. A longtime volunteer at Friendship Circle, Brian focuses his efforts on working with children with special needs. Brian also serves on the JCCGW’s Youth Advisory Board. In the past he has worked as a counselor-in-training at the CESJDS Lions Summer Sports Camp. Brian is the son of Lissa and Andrew Shorr and the brother of Robbie, a longtime inclusion counselor at Camp JCC.

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2015 HYMAN M. AND PHILLIP D. PERLO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE AWARD Mark Weinstein Mark Weinstein has played on the varsity hockey team at Winston Churchill High School since freshman year. The Churchill Bulldogs have won two state championships in Mark’s three years and were ranked the number one team (including private schools) in the entire Metro area in 2014-2015. Mark has averaged a point per game in his 10 play-off games. He is also a three-time All Academic Honors student for the Maryland State Hockey League. In 2013 and 2014, Mark played on the JCCGW Maccabi In-line Hockey team and was co-captain in 2014. Mark is also a member of the Churchill It’s Academic team and Mock Trial team. He volunteers and has interned at the Prevention of Blindness Society where he regularly performs glaucoma screenings at the annual NBC-4 Health and Fitness Expo and other community and health fairs. He also volunteers at Scotland Storm Community Development where he tutors and coaches underprivileged children. Mark is the son of Dorothy and Jay Weinstein and brother of Cara. His grandfather, The Honorable Paul H. Weinstein, was inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame in 2010.

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S TATE OF MARYLAND OFFICE: OF THE GOVERNOR LARRY HOGAN OOV£AHOR

November 21, 2015 24"' Annual Dinner of Champions: "Where Every All-Star Is Included" Jewt$h Community Center of Greater Washington

A Message From Governor Lany Mogan

Dear Friend~ I would like to welcome you to the 24th Annual Dinner of Champions, hosted by the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington.

For over 100 years, the Jew.ish Community Center of Greater Washington (JCCGW) has worked tirelessly to provide a gateway for people of all religions and backgrounds to learn more about Jewish life. Oedkated to Improving our communities, JCCGW promotes many terrific initiatives such as Camp JCC's nationally recognized special needs and inclusion programs. It is my hope that tonight marks a milestone in attendance and donations ralsed, so that you may continue providing these outstanding progrnms for years to come. Tonight, Ron and Joy Paul are being recognlzed for thelr work with many Jewish and philanthropic causes. I would like to congratulate Joy and Ron on receiving the 'Irene and Abe Poilin Humanitarian Award, ~nd thank you for all you do for the Greater WashingtOn COmmunity! I also would like to congratulate Hall of Fame Inductees Michael Gruner, Leonard Kanthal, Corey Migdal, Larry Rosen, Wendy Weinberg Well, and Jordan Zarin; Hyman M. and Phillip 0. Perlo High School Athlete Award recipients Nicole Brodkowitz, Nathan Gertler, Ellie Gottdenker, Daphne Lerner, Brian Shorr, and Mark Weinstein; and JCCGW Maccabl Legacy Award recipient Jacky Loube. Finally, I want to thank the event planners, JCCGW's members, and everyone else whose hard work has made this dinner such a success and Who have contributed so much to our communities. Best wishes for a memorable night and for continued progress In the years to come. Sincerely,

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November 21. 201 S Dear Friends: I am pleased to extend a warm welcome to everyone attending the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington (JCCGW)'s 24th Annual Dinner of Champions: Where Every AllStar is Included. This dinner celebrates a number of exceptional individuals in our community. Tonight's inductees into the Greater Washington Jewish Sports llall of Fame are Michael Gruner, Leonard Kanthal, Corey Migdal, Larry Rosen, Wendy Weinberg Wei! and Jordan Zarin. Nicole Brodkowitz, Nathna Gertler, Ellie Gottdcnker, Daphne Lerner, Brian Shorr and Mark Weinstein will receive Hyman M. and Phillip D. Perlo High School Athlete Awards. Jacky Loube will be recognized with the JCCGW Maccabi Legacy Award. Honored with the Irene and Abc Pollin Humanitarian Award are Joy and Ron Paul. Joy and Ron are well-known for their commitment to service and philanthropy. They have helped a wide range of causes including child welfare, mental health, education, and our business community. Additionally, they have worked together to raise funds for breast cancer patients and research, and for the National Kidney Foundation. For their willingness to give of their time and resources to aid others in need, they are indeed deserving of this award. The JCC of Greater Washington has a well-deserved reputation for providing outstanding services, from early childhood education to arts programs to care for our seniors. Your inclusion programs have been recognized nationally, offering children and teens with special needs the opportunity to have the same experiences as their peers. This is truly a wonderful example of tikkun olam. Thanks to everyone here tonight for the roles you play in strengthening our communities, and best wishes for a wonderful evening. Sincerely,

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Mr. Michael Feinstein, Chief Executive Officer Jew1sh Community Center of Greater Washington 6125 Montrose Road Rockville, Maryland 20852-4857 Dear Mr. Feinstein & Friends: Greetings to the members and guests of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington as you gather together this evening for your 241h Annual Dinner of Champions. Thank you for the kind lnvltatfon to share this upllfti1ng event with all of my good friends from the National Capital Area . Since its inception1913, the JCCGW has been true to pmmote and create Jewish continuity, identity and community in an atmosphere of warmth and meaning. II is organizations fike the JCCGW that help to foster true peace and understanding among all people. 1 applaud your continued effort to embrace every one of all backgrounds, religions and culture and offer them a gateway into the Jewish lrfe Congratulations to all of his evemng's deserving honoree$. You have worked hard to eam the respect of this organization and the admiration •of your peers for your amazing business achievements. Savor the satisfaction that this. recognition must surely bring. And a special congratulations to Joy and Ron Paul who are being presented with the Irene and Abe PoiHn Humanitarian Award. With compassion, insight and leadership you have left an enviable legacy for this remarkable community. Friends, it has been my privilege and pleasure to stand s•~ntry with you on both the great and small issues of our day. From our unabashed and unwavering support for israel to our NORC initiative on behalf of seniors, I look forward to continuing our work together. Thank you for all you do so very well for so many. Best wishes to the JCCGW for continued success in all your future endeavors. Kol Hakavod! Sincerely,

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November 21, 2015 Dear Friends: I am pleased to extend my warmest greetings to everyone gathered tonight to support the JCC's outstanding inclusion programs and to celebrate this year's honorees. Joy and Ron -maze! tov! You <~re both so well deserving of the Irene and Abe Pollin Humanitarian Award. Your service, leadership and philanthropy have touched countless lives throughout our community. To put it simply, you inspire us all. Congratulations to Michael Gruner, Leonard Kanthat. Corey Migdal, Larry Rosen, Wendy Weinberg Wei!. and Jordan Zarin on your induction tonight into the Sports Hall of Fame. To this year's recipients of the Hyman M. and Phillip D. Perlo High School Athlete Award路路 Nicole Brodkowitz, Nathan Gertler, Ellie Gottdenker, Daphne Lerner, Brian Shorr, and Mark Weinstein: you have each demonstrated outstanding athletic and academic achievement and fine community service. Well done! I am grateful to each of this year's honorees for aU you do for our community and for your invaluable support of the JCC's important work. Your good work makes a critical difference to our community.

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November 21, 2015 To Members and Guests of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington: Congratulations on the occasion of the 24th Annual Dinner of Champions: Where Every Star is Included. This annual celebration reminds us that excellence and achievement in sports builds the values and principles that translate to success in daily life. To become worthy of inclusion into the Greater Washington Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, an athlete must work tirelessly, make sacrifices, commit himself or herself to a goal and build a network of friends, advisors, coaches and worthy competitors. These traits are as valuable outside the arena as they are within it. The JCC has chosen wisely in honoring Joy and Ron Paul as recipients of the Irene and Abe Pollin Humanitarian Award. Joy and Ron have both done tremendous good in the community, as they have done well in their lives and careers. They give back in so many ways. Event chairs Arlen and Brian Gaines and Meredith and Adam Polsky also deserve recognition for their leadership. But most importantly, tonight's event is a big step toward supporting Camp JCC, which provides a nurturing and rewarding experience to deserving young people in an inclusive setting. What a worthy goal, furthered by your generosity. I call that a win worthy of hall-of-fame status! Sincerely,

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Dear Friends: It is my grca! plc~sure to wclcol)lt you ~lito lht 24th Annual JCCGW Dinner ofCI1runpions and c~ttnd my hcanfclt congratulations on behalf of Montgomery Counly residents lo the reclpieni oflhe Irene and Abe I'a/lin Hl/manltarla/1 Award, to all of the past and 201 SJewish Sports Hall of Fame inductees. and to the recipients oflhe Hyman M. tmd l'hillp D. l'erlu High School Atlrlele Award. It is wonderful that Joy and Ron Paul are this year's recipients of the Irene and Abc Poll in Humanitarian Award. Ron, ~s chairman and cbierexecutive officer of Eagle Bnncorp and Eagle Bank, serves on many boards, founded the National Kidney Foundation's Annual Ronald D. ?auI Companic.s Kidney Walk and was instrumental in the founding of lhc E;lgleBank Found'llion. which raises fun<ls annually for breast cancer research. patient services and education. Joy, a clinical social worker, is also an 路active volunteer, includins serving -on the board of the Mental Health Association of Montgomery County.

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Joy & Ronnie Paul Mazel Tov on receiving the The Irene and Abe Pollin Humanitarian Award A well deserved honor that speaks to your many good works and caring hearts Congratulations to all this evening’s inductees and award winners Congratulations to the Chairs of this wonderful event The Louis and Helyn Fanaroff amily Foundation Sunny and Mark Polsky Wendy Fanaroff Debby and Gary Bortnick Susan and Steven Fanaroff

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Greenberg Traurig proudly supports the JCC of Greater Washington’s Dinner of Champions and joins the Migdal Family in congratulating our very own Hall of Famer, Corey Migdal. Heartfelt Thanks to Camp JCC’s inclusion program and Special Olympics Maryland for helping Corey’s dream of participating in a lifetime of sports come true.

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Congratulations Joy & Ron Paul – Irene & Abe Pollin Humanitarian Award Greater Washington Jewish Sports Hall of Fame Inductees Michael Gruner Leonard Kanthal Corey Migdal Larry Rosen Wendy Weinberg Weil Jordan Zarin

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The Hyman M. and Phillip D. Perlo High School Athlete Award Recipients Nicole Brodkowitz Nathan Gertler Ellie Gottdenker Daphne Lerner Brian Shorr Mark Weinstein

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Ron and Joy, Thanks for everything you do for our community. Margie and Joe Hoffman

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Congratulations Joy and Ron Paul! A very well deserved honor for you both. From Your Friends at Urban Atlantic

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CongrattL{atio11S to tliis year's Inditctees, J-fonorees a11c( to a{{ of otLr Cliamyions Special thanks to Arlen and Brian Gaines, Meredith and Adam Polsky, and the entire Dinner of Champions Committee for your hard work and commitment to making the 24th Annual Dinner of Champions a success.

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Mazel Tov, Jordan! We are so proud of your induction into the 2015 Greater Washington Jewish Sports Hall of Fame! Watch out Mark Spitz, Lenny Krayzelburg and Dara Torres! Jordan Zarin is right behind you! With much love and pride, Aunt Susan & Uncle Jon and the gang

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Jacky, You have made a profound impact on our Jewish Community through the game of Basketball. As an offi al, rules interpreter, and, most importantly, as our coach, you have provided us with a role model that we can all strive to emulate. As coach, you taught our young men how to prepare, execute, and compete. But you also instilled in them sportsmanship, a keen sense of Judaism, and you showed them what it means to be a man of true character. You made them champions on the court, and prepared them to be champions off he court. Th s award speaks to all of the lives that you have touched.

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Congratulations Joy and Ronnie For your continued support in improving the lives of so many The Dworken Family

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Congratulations Ron and Joy and all the inductees and winners of this year’s awards. Thank you for making the world a better place. Love and best wishes, Bruce and Debbie

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CONGRATS TO ALL THE CHAMPS!! Albert & Tina Small and family

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Phil and Jane Hochberg and the Children’s Charities Foundation have supported Camp JCC and the wonderful work it does for the past twenty-one years.

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Congratulations on being honored with the Irene & Abe Pollin Humanitarian Award. We are thrilled that you have been chosen for this prestigious award. You have made our community a better place through both hard work and dedication.

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We are so proud to call you our parents. You have taught us the importance of family, love, and giving back to your community.

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In memory of Abby Shapiro, JCC Maccabi Games participant 2012, 2013 and 2014. Abby was a true champion whose legacy of grace, strength and courage serves as an inspiration and a blessing to all who knew her.

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JOY and RON on receiving this well deserved honor. Lois, Leslie, Alex and Lauren

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Congratulations Ellie on an award well deserved! Love, The Granader Family

Mazel Tov to Joy and Ron Paul on receiving the Irene and Abe Pollin Humanitarian Award! Sincerely, Heidi and Michael Brodsky

Our family is proud to support the special needs programs at the JCCGW that help children and young adults strive to reach their potential. From The Goldblatts In memory of Jack Goldblatt 2003 Inductee

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In honor of our dear niece, Eva Chambers. Arnold and Mary Hammer


Always proud of our granddaughter Daphne Lerner! Love from her biggest fans and grandparents, Mary Ann & Larry Grove

Congratulations, Ellie! Love, Syma & Marty

Congratulations to our grandson Nathan Gertler and the other honorees. We are so proud of you.

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To my JCC family, Thank you for all your love and support. I can’t wait to see you all soon! Love, Jay Kaufman

Mazel Tov

to our granddaughter on this well-deserved honor! We are so proud of you! With Love, Iris & Larry Lerner 96

Way to Go, Daphne! You earned and deserve the Perlo Award. Very proud of you, as always! Love, Uncle Ricky


Congratulations to Nathan Gertler

CONGRATULATIONS

MARK!

and to all of the Perlo Award recipients

We are so proud of you!

Nicole, Ellie, Daphne, Brian and Mark and to the JCCGW Jewish Sports Hall of Fame and Maccabi Legacy Awardees You are all true Champions! Lauren and Sam Racoosin Rachel, Jillian and Shira

Love from the Weinstein and Lehrman Families

Dearest Joy and Ron, With love and admiration we congratulate you on receiving the Irene and Abe Pollin Humanitarian Award. No two could be more deserving.

The Sommer Family

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With admiration we congratulate Joy & Ronnie Paul. Thank you for being great role models and for bringing joy to all around you (no pun intended). With love from the kids next door, Becca & Shawn, Caroline & Adam, Kim & Aaron

Th nk you to all those who participated in the Camp JCC video Madison Berl Matthew Berl Laura Berlin Violet Berlin Eva Cowen Josh Magnus Jasseim Shabazz Heather Strauss 98


Tribute Listings Congratulations to all the honorees! Ellen and Lon Babby Ron and Joy, we congratulate and thank you for all your contributions made towards building community in the city we all call home. EDENS—Jodie W. McLean, Steve Boyle Thank you, Joy and Ron Paul, for all that you do to support children and families. Love, Sam and Patti Goldberg and Family Congratulations Corey Migdal on the job well done!! From Coach Mike Klamm and your Special Olympic Family! Mazel tov Ron and Joy! Great job Adam and Meredith! We love you! Tracy and Eric Lynn Congratulations to Ellie Gottdenker. Fran Trachtenberg Jacky, congrats and thanks for all you do for our youths through sports and for instilling valuable life lessons. Jim and Gail Mazel Tov and Kol HaKavod to Cory Migdal in honor of his induction into the Greater Washington Jewish Sports Hall of Fame! We’re all kvelling and rooting for you! The Inclusion Advisory Group of Adat Shalom Reconstructionist Congregation Congratulations Ellie! What an honor. Well deserved. Love, AAHS -- Adam, Aron, Holden & Susan Ellie - Who would have put Gottdenker and Olympics Gold Medal in the same sentence?! We are so proud of you! Grandma, Aunt Robin and the rest of the Smith family. In honor and celebration of Jordan and Eva Chambers who embrace each day with open arms and share their excitement and joy with everyone they meet. Love always, Karen, Timothy, Kylie and Andrew Harriet and Randy Tritell Ron and Joy, congrats on receiving such a prestigious award. You both do so much for our community and you make us proud. Jim and Gail

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Thank You to our raffle donors Comcast SportsNet Dulles Golf Center & Sports Park Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants Stella Barra Summer House

Shapiro, Lifschitz & Schram Soul Cycle University of Maryland Walt Disney World Washington Nationals The Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation Steve Wasser The Wine Harvest

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We gratefully acknowledge our Event Sponsors

$25,000+ The Bender Family Foundation The Annette M. and Theodore N. Lerner Family Foundation Lerner • Cohen • Tanenbaum Families

The Ronald and Joy Paul Family Foundation

$10,000-$24,999 Abramson Family Foundation Inc. Gary and Pennie Abramson Charitable Foundation The Rona and Jeffrey Abramson Foundation Louis and Helyn Fanaroff Family Charitable Foundation Sunny and Mark Polsky Wendy Fanaroff Debby and Gary Bortnick Susan and Steve Fanaroff

The Carl M. Freeman Foundation Greenberg Traurig, LLP

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We gratefully acknowledge our Event Sponsors

$5,000-$9,999 Carol and Gary Berman Fidelity National Title Insurance Company National Commercial Services | D.C. Phyllis and Ralph Gittleson Henry and Carol Goldberg Betty Kerns Mia and Brian Pearlstein

Kathy and Thomas Raffa Heather and Andrew Sachs Shapiro, Lifschitz & Schram, PC Douglas Silverman The Orlofsky Company LLC TLK Group R. Paul Smith Smith Industries

$3,600-$4,999 The Freidkin Family Foundation Shari and Harvey Goodman Goodman-Gable-Gould/Adjusters International Eric S. Kassoff/Wilkes Artis

$1,800-$3,499 Wendi and Daniel Abramowitz Melinda Bieber and Norman Pozez Yvonne and Jeffrey Distenfeld Duball, LLC Norma and Dean Eisen Susan Hepner Family Foundation Leslie and Samuel Kaplan Rebecca and Marc Korman Stephanie and Keith Lemer 102

Ellen and Stuart Lessans Molly Meegan and Abbe Lowell Melanie and Larry Nussdorf Jack H. Olender & Associates, PC Susan and Brad Stillman Audrey and Steven Wasser Helene R. Weisz and Richard Lieberman Janyse and Bernie Weisz Cindy and Richard Zitelman


Thanks for supporting our special needs and inclusion programs Endowments Sandra and Clem Alpert Special Needs Fund Stanley S. Bender Endowment Fund for the Special Needs Inclusion Program at Camp JCC Lee and Ellen Burstyn Family Fund for Campers with Disabilities Melvin S. and Ryna G. Cohen Fund for Exceptional Children with Special Needs Morris Z. and Vivian Cohn Fund for Special Recreation Services Irving and Ruth Fogel Fund for Exceptional Children Benjamin L. Friedberg Endowment Fund for Children with Special Needs Alma and Joseph B. Gildenhorn Endowment for Children with Special Needs Joan Kaplan Gindes Scholarship Fund for Children with Special Needs Goldberg Goldman Endowment for Sports Activities for Children with Special Needs William G. Goldstein Memorial Fund for Adults with Special Needs Dr. Sharyn Gould Endowment Fund for Special Needs Nancy Moses Greenblatt Endowment Fund Jack and Dorothy Greif – Sam and Sarah Bohm Scholarship Fund for Jewish Children with Special Needs Bertha and Isadore Gudelsky Exceptional Swim Program Endowment Fund Gary Hirschel Memorial Fund Jane Hulman Memorial Camp Scholarship Fund David Lev Kandel Memorial Endowment Matthew Kaplan Memorial Fund for Sports for Handicapped Children Celia and Fred S. Kogod Endowment Fund for Special Needs Children Marilyn and Bill Lane Endowment Fund for Children with Special Needs Frank Lazarus Memorial Endowment for Exceptional Children Paul and Terry Lubar Endowment for the Enrichment of Staff Serving Children with Disabilities Paul Albert McVearry Endowment Fund for Special Needs Camp Scholarships Elizabeth Diane Mintz Fund for Special Children Shirley and Ervin Ornstein Endowment Fund for Special Needs Children Aviva Kaufman Penn Memorial Fund for Special Needs Programming Hyman M. and Phillip D. Perlo Endowment Fund for Children with Special Needs Eva and Simon Resnek Endowment for Children’s Scholarships Shema V’Ezer Bar/Bat Mitzvah Endowment Fund Max and Julia Silverman Memorial Keep Rolling Fund for Accessible Transportation Sports Hall of Fame Endowment Fund Sasha Elizabeth Stavins “Eensy Weensy Spider” Fund for Adaptive Equipment Isadore and Claire Steinberg Fund for Evening Programs for Teens with Special Needs Josh, Mac and John VerStandig Endowment for Special Needs Herbert E. and Eva F. Weiner Educational Endowment Saul Weiss Winter and Summer Camp Scholarship Fund for Children with Special Needs Joseph and Edith Weisz Family Endowment to Benefit Children with Special Needs 103


We gratefully acknowledge our Major Annual Donors Clement and Sandraz”l Alpert Children’s Charities Foundation, Inc. Martha and Stuart Bindeman Ryna and Melvin Cohen Family Foundation, Inc The Samuel and Robert Decker Foundation Gali Service Industries, Inc. Aaron and Cecile Goldman Family Foundation The Isadore and Bertha Gudelsky Family Foundation, Inc. Jerome A. and Deena L. Kaplan Family Foundation Robert and Arlene Kogod Family Foundation The Thelma and Melvin Lenkin Family Charitable Foundation, Inc. Alan and Amy Meltzer Morningstar Philanthropic Fund Diane and Arnold Polinger Charles E. Smith Family Foundation Tikkun Olam Women’s Foundation of Greater Washington Cindy and Richard Zitelman 104

of blessed memory

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Thank You

to Camp JCC and inclusion supporters 3M Aaron and Cecile Goldman Family Foundation Abraham and Freida Hochberg Foundation Annette M. and Theodore N. Lerner Family Foundation Bender Foundation Children’s Charities Foundation, Inc. Isadore and Bertha Gudelsky Family Foundation, Inc. Arlene Gudelsky Kaufman • Shelley Gudelsky Mulitz Michael T. Friedman • Laura Gudelsky Mulitz

Montgomery County Council Montgomery County Department of Health & Human Services Montgomery County Office of the County Executive Stanley S. Bender Endowment Fund The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation, Inc. The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington 105


Thank You

A heartfelt THANK YOU to the 2015 Camp JCC counselors and staff who have generously donated to the Dinner of Champions: Miriam Cohen Margot Cohen Jonathan Cohn Poiret Coulibaly Joshua Denicoff Alex Ekam Rachel Ellinport Henry Elowitch Kate Falls Annie Feinroth Samuel Felsen Sara Fink Joe Finkelstein Leah Fisher Danielle Friedman-Hill Rachel Frumkin Chyna Gerald Melissa Godfrey Jessica Gold Lauren Gottfried Madeline Harlow Brett Harris-Gallahue Pravina Hasselbalch Madi Himelfarb Jacob Hyman Janie Jacobs Gabrielle Joseph Joseph Kappeler Aaron Kennet Dylan Kopit Alexander Korty Shoshana Kott 106

Avrum Leeder Amit Levinson Eitan Mazia Lauren McGinley Julia McMurry Sophie Mindes Sydney Moskowitz Matthew Myers Allison Nadler Francheska Nina Nora Padison Alexandra Phelps John Pugh Olivia Rogal Rachel Ross Dayna Rothman Lena Salins Jeremy Schooler Robert Shorr Zachary Silver Danielle Singman Bradley Smith Kyle Stolove Tracy Tabachow Leanna Taylor Sarah Taylor Sam Turow Alyssa Unowitz Adam Vogel Maya Weiss Ashley Wilbur


“Where every kid is an all-star� by David Chambers Imagine a place where all are included, fundamental equality raises us all Difference embraced, abilities treasured, and challenges taken for the whole group to solve Where enjoyment is paramount, much fun can be had A deep education of how to connect Comes at the heart of every new day And leaves us much better than we could expect Chorus: This is the place, a shining example, of truest community from near and far This is the place, where every kid is an all star, a model of kindness we rally around Imagine a place where all can be teachers, all weaving the fabric of societal gain Where infinite patience and infinite joy teach infinite lessons to wash away pain Chorus: This is the place, a shining example, of how this world can be friendlier now This is the place, where every kid is an all star, An example of virtue we rally around Bridge: Can we scale up this important vision? A model program to spread far and wide Can we sustain this tangible progress So thousands of millions can share in the pride? Chorus: This is the place, a shining example, of truest community from near and far This is the place, where every kid is an all star, a model of kindness we rally around 107


THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS CAMP JCC INCLUSION SUPPORTERS


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