A New Year Brings New Retirements and New Beginnings 

Jewish Family & Children's Service of Boston will say goodbye to Sy Friedland at the end of September after 18 years of dedicated service. During his tenure the agency's annual budget grew from $6.5 to $28 million, staff increased from 100 to 700, and the number of programs more than doubled. Under his leadership, the agency grew in size, stature, and reach, with innovative and award-winning programs that are modeled around the globe. Friedland's success is the result of his commitment to the work of the agency as well as his intelligence, creativity, and engaging personality. JF&CS has established the Sy Friedland Fund to honor Sy's legacy of dynamic leadership, innovative thinking, and strong commitment to the mission, values, and traditions of JF&CS. This fund will support the agency's cutting-edge programming and strategic initiatives. 

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Norm Keane will retire from the Jewish Family Service field after 46 years of service. Keane spent 12 of those years as the CEO of Jewish Family Service of Detroit. Together Norm and his wife, Mary, who is also retiring as Executive Director of Hebrew Free Loan created strong bonds with many friends and colleagues. They have served their agencies and community with exceptional professionalism, deep compassion and exemplary dedication. This fall the Keanes will retire, but not from helping the people that they have spent their lives supporting - the most vulnerable among us. In their honor, the Keane Community Crisis Fund has been established to provide emergency financial assistance to individuals and families who are jointly served by HFL and JFS. This fund will leverage the best resources of both agencies for those in dire need.     

Ceremony to Commemorate Jewish Chaplains held at Ruth Rales JFS 

 The Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service in South Palm Beach County, Florida, hosted a ceremony to commemorate the 14 Jewish chaplains who have given their lives in active service. The new memorial to fallen Jewish military chaplains was on display at Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service's Weisman Delray Community Center last Thursday, prior to its formal dedication on October 24, 2011 at Arlington National Cemetery. The program, hosted by JFS President & CEO Danielle Hartman, featured Palm Beach County Commissioner Burt Aaronson, Col. Rabbi Sanford Dresin, and Rabbi Howard Horowitz.  

Learn more about the campaign to erect the Jewish chaplains memorial here.   

Provide MORE Program Dollars for Your Agency

As unemployment in America has climbed to record heights, what agencies pay for state unemployment tax has risen dramatically. Are you aware that there are two ways you can satisfy your state's unemployment obligation? You can either stay with a state managed system or reimburse on your own.  

A movement away from the state system can many times save you 1% to 5% on your total payroll. Heidi Posada at 501(c) Agencies Trust will be hosting a webinar that will review the advantages and disadvantages of each option and help you determine if this may be a good option for your agency.

FREE Webinar:  Provide MORE Program Dollars for Your Agency

Wednesday, October 5th  

2:00pm EDT

https://501c.webex.com   

Purchasing Point - Sprint Savings

Sprint currently has several specials running right now for AJFCA member agencies and their employees as well as a 22% monthly discount. The new EVO 3D is available as well as the Motorola Photon 4G world phone.  Blackberry also just released two new phones, the BB Bold world phone and a BB Curve.

Login as a member or begin enrollment today, http://ajfca.purchasingpoint.org.
Invitation Code: AJFCA620
Note: Enrollment in the program typically takes 2 - 3 weeks. Upon official enrollment you will be notified with a welcome email including your unique program ID.

AJFCA's Megan Myers is Married 

Jewish Family Services of Delaware released REEL Talk, a short film about a day in the life of Delaware Governor Jack Markell on September 14th at the World Café Live at the Queens Theatre in downtown Wilmington. The film was directed by Brahmin Jackson, a JFS Delaware employee and former JFS client. Students participating in the JFS Media Matters program produced the film. The event received rave reviews and was written up in The News Journal. AP picked the story up as well, publishing it in the Houston Chronicle and the San Antonio newspapers.

Jewish Family Services of Columbia has appointed Laney Cohen as Director. Cohen replaces Elysa Sexton. AJFCA congratulates Laney on her new position and welcomes her to the AJFCA community.  

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The Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services announces Stories and the Bikur Cholim Experience. The 24th Annual Bikur Cholim Conference will take place on Saturday, November 13th at UJA Federation of New York. Enjoy a full day conference filled with inspirational keynote presentations and workshops that will offer insight and practical skills.