SAVE THE DATE
ALY RAISMAN SPEAKS OUT
Gold medal gymnast and activist
Aly Raisman
will headline our Fall Opening Meeting. The event includes a sit-down lunch and candid conversation with Raisman, moderated by Laurel’s Head of School, Ann Klotz. Raisman will talk about her journey as an athlete, outspoken activist and now author of
Fierce
, an inspiring story of dedication, perseverance, and learning to think positively even in the toughest times.
Date:
Wednesday, September 26
Place
: Landerhaven,
6111 Landerhaven Dr., Mayfield Heights
Invitations to come. Limited seating; pre-registration for members only will be available.
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ANNUAL MEETING
BE THE VOICE. SEE THE CHANGE.
Annual Meeting & Brunch Buffet
124 years and still going strong
!
In June, we will thank our wonderful outgoing Co-Presidents
Myrna Arlen Bloch
and
Susie Gordon
and welcome new NCJW/Cleveland President
Elaine Geller
as she and her officers are installed.
Date:
Wednesday, June 13
Time:
11:00 a.m.
Place:
Beechmont Country Club, 29600 Chagrin Blvd., Beachwood
Cost:
$36 for members and non-members
RSVP:
Click Here
to register online or call Lisa at the NCJW office at 216-378-2204 by June 6.
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FUND DEVELOPMENT
Wendie Forman, Vice President
Thank you to each of you who helped to make this year’s Annual Fund a major success. We are pleased to announce that we have raised more than $119,000. Your generosity will allow us to offer support and continue
to serve women, children and families locally, nationally and in Israel.
Look at some of the things we accomplished in the community with your support:
- Revitalized seven school libraries.
- Marched for our kids to demand gun violence reduction.
- Taught people about the dangers of social media and how to protect our children and grandchildren.
- Became the first Jewish organization in the country to join forces with The Open Table, a national model that keeps people out of poverty through group mentoring.
- Continue sending Action Alerts for those interested in making their voice heard.
Your support allows us to do these things and much more! THANK YOU!
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MEMBERSHIP
Leslie Levine, Vice President
WELCOME TO OUR NEW LIFE MEMBER:
Sybil Paukert
WELCOME TO OUR NEW ANNUAL MEMBERS:
Abby Abelson, John Bazyk, Eve Echt, Jane Furth, Dennis Grossman, Carly Henry, Maureen Horton, Gus Kious, Janet Kious, Ellen Klein, Jenna Konstantinovsky, Julie Short, Sarah Siegel, Michelle Stern, Lindsay
Toth
WE REGRET TO INFORM YOU OF THE PASSING OF:
Barbara W. Berman, Phyllis Liska, Susan T. Shapiro, Marjorie Stern
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PROGRAM AND EDUCATION
Barbara Shane, Vice President
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SAVE THE DATE:
Understanding the Election -
Voting Wisely, Voting Well
What are the issues? Who stands for what? Who funds whom? What do the experts forecast? Why does it matter? The experts tell all! Great line-up of speakers:
Karen Kasler
, Statehouse Bureau Chief, Ohio Public Radio and TV;
Brent Larkin
, Plain Dealer Columnist covering politics ; and
John Corlett
, President and Executive Director for Community Solutions. Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple will be a partner in this event. Attendees will receive a handout describing the specific positions and ratings of all of the candidates to help you make educated decisions in November!
Date:
Thursday, September 6
Time:
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Place:
Fairmount Temple, 23737 Fairmount Boulevard, Beachwood
---CANCELLED--- THE BOOK CLUB WILL
NOT
BE MEETING JUNE 7 AS PLANNED.
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LEARN CANASTA!
Canasta is a fun and challenging card game, combining luck and skill. It is easy to learn and very social. Instructor
Ellen Rabb
will lead 3 beginner's sessions. The classes are open to all, being held in the evenings to accommodate our members and their friends/spouses. Canasta is played with partners, so bring a partner, or we will match you up. Let’s play! The classes are limited to 16 participants. Registration is required. You may sign up for 1, 2 or 3 classes.
Dates:
Mondays, July 2, 16, 23
Time:
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Cost:
$5 per person per class
RSVP:
Call Lisa at the NCJW office at 216-378-2204
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THRIFTIQUE
Abbe Froimson, Store Manager
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Drop off donations at the NCJW Warehouse, Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, 26055 Emery Rd., Warrensville Hts.
Call for a free furniture pickup at 216-378-2264.
Shop at Thriftique Thursday - Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, 5055 Richmond Rd., Bedford Hts.
Note:
We are always looking for VOLUNTEERS
. Contact
Becky Brouman
at
rbrouman@ncjwcleveland.org
or 216-378-2204, ext. 105 if you are interested.
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ADVOCACY
Roberta Herman, Vice President
VICTORY!!
Issue 1, the bi-partisan effort for fair districts to end gerrymandering overwhelmingly passed! NCJW is proud to be part of such an effective coalition. Congrats and thanks to all who helped. We still need to remain vigilant on implementation and will keep everyone posted. Our work is not done. Voter registration is critical! Please contact
Rita Rome
at
ritacrome@gmail.com
or
Barbara Friedman Yaksic
at
bfyaksic@sbcglobal.net or
216-403-1142, and we will let you know of upcoming Northeast Ohio Voter Advocates (NOVA) training dates.
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FOCUS ON FOSTER CARE
Seeking volunteers for the Purple Project Conference
The Purple Project Conference draws foster youth from around the state to attend workshops and learn about resources as they prepare to age out of the system.
Date:
Thursday, June 14
Time:
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Place:
Doubletree Hotel,
1111 Lakeside Ave. E, Cleveland
Other opportunities include planning an event with the Sullivan-Deckard Scholars this summer and planning for the fall. Contact
Marilyn Oif
at
marilynoif@gmail.com
for more information. (
We will be
participating in a self-esteem session at Bellefaire on 6/6)
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WANT TO DO SOMETHING TO REDUCE GUN VIOLENCE?
Then volunteer to gather names/contact information at a community festival this summer. Give as much time as you want. We are working to get a
ballot initiative
on the 2019 ballot for background checks on gun sales with
Ohioans for Gun Safety
. NCJW is a member of this coalition. For more information
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
Debbie Joseph, Vice President
DAY OF PLAY!
Calling all young professionals!
Did you know that 42% of schools no longer have recess? That means that many kids in Cleveland are not getting the physical release or outdoor stimulus we all grew up with. And some have never even played dodgeball. That’s why NCJW/Cleveland is hosting this important and fun pop-up recess event with Recess Cleveland, for communities in the Shaker Heights/Larchmere/Fairhill area.
Here’s where you come in! We need young professionals to volunteer to run the games, to help with registration, and to interact with the families.
At the event, there will be traditional inter-generational recess activities like kickball and dodgeball as well as cool, creative ones like bubble soccer, where players wear inflatable bubbles and safely bounce off one another.
Click Here
to see bubble soccer in action.
Date:
Sunday, June 10
Time:
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Place:
Fairhill Partners, 12200 Fairhill Rd., Cleveland
RSVP/questions:
Contact
Becky Brouman
, Director of Volunteers, Community & Program Development at
rbrouman@ncjwcleveland.org
or 216-378-2204 ext 105.
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A CAST OF STARS!
Volunteer for the Reader’s Theater, a short-term, interactive theater and literacy program for fourth-grade students throughout the area. No theater experience necessary. We will train you! Groups meet once a week for three weeks, performing for their classmates at the final meeting. This is a “
sometimes
” project that can work well with a busy schedule. Once you try it, you’ll be hooked!
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FIFTH GRADE BOOK CLUB
Are you interested in working with fifth-grade girls as they learn to navigate great books and responsibility to a group? Pair with two other volunteers and 6-8 students and meet
monthly
during lunch to discuss high-interest books over lunch. Mandatory training provided over the summer.
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BRING YOUR GENTLY USED SCHOOL SUPPLIES!
The teachers at the schools we work with could use your “gently used” school supplies as backups in their classrooms! Bring them to NCJW and we will gladly hold them until August, then give them to teachers in economically disadvantaged areas to provide to students who can’t buy new school supplies each fall.
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DIGKNITTY (Knitters)
Join our fun and talented group. We work tirelessly to provide warm clothing, blankets and comfort toys to many organizations who distribute them to families and children who are in need.
Dates:
Thursday, June 7;
NO KNITTING JUNE 13
; Thursday, June 21; Wednesday, June 27
Time:
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Place:
NCJW Warehouse H, 26055 Emery Rd., Warrensville Hts.
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DDD
Jill Braun, Michele Kaminsky and Kelly Markowitz
Co-Vice Presidents
CELEBRATING OUR GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY!!
We’ve been selling for 50 years.
That’s a milestone worth our cheers.
To make this year a celebration,
We lean upon your great donations.
Jewelry, handbags, dresses and jeans,
Free People, St. John or in between.
Prada, Vince or Rag and Bone,
Diamonds, silver, opals, gold.
Costume jewelry or something real,
Dresses -- floral, print and teal.
We don’t sell shoes, but bring them anyway,
They’ll go to Thriftique, where they will make hay.
Please help us make this Golden event
A happening that’s heaven sent.
Four days that make selling fashions galore,
We cannot ask for anything more!
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Ohio Delegation for the Women's
Health Protection Act
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Women's Health and Reproductive
Justice Meeting at the Dittrick
Museum of Medical History
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BULLETIN EDITORS: Jen Boroff, Lisa Hayzlett, Enid Yurman
EDITORIAL MANAGER: Leslie Resnik
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