April Update on the Westchester 2009 JCC Maccabi Games

April, 2009

THE MOST IMPORTANT JEWISH COMMUNITY EVENT IN WESTCHESTER IN 2009
August 16-21

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The State of the Westchester 2009 JCC Maccabi Games

Monday, May 18 @ 7:30pm, JCC of Mid-Westchester

The JCC Maccabi Games are fast approaching. Join us for the an update on the final plans for the Games. Committee chairpersons will report on the tremendous progress made to date, and how you can still get involved to help make these Games a resounding success for the JCCs and Westchester County

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Jane and Dan Och to Co-Chair JCC Maccabi Games

We are pleased to announce that Jane and Dan Och have joined Cheryl and Philip Milstein as co-chairs of the JCC Maccabi Games. Both the Ochs and the Milsteins have had athletes participate in the Games and know firsthand how unique the Games are in their ability to integrate sports with Jewish identity, community and values.

ESPN Anchor, Chris Berman, to Emcee Opening Ceremonies at Madison Square Garden

We are delighted Chris Berman, one of America's most respected and popular sportscasters of this era has agreed to emcee the Opening Ceremonies. "We are thrilled to have Chris on board to be part of what is sure to be an an exciting and entertaining evening", said Stephen Young, Executive Director of the JCC of Mid-Westchester.

Impactful Program Planned for Day of Caring and Sharing

The 2009 Westchester JCC Maccabi Games Day of Caring and Sharing committee will be working with the American Friends of the IDF to create an interactive program with Games' athletes and soldiers currently serving in the Israeli Defense Forces. Athletes will have an open forum with the soldiers to discuss the differences between American and Israeli training for Army service. All athletes will then participate in a Krav Maga training session led by the professional staff of Steve Sohn's Jujitsu Concepts Krav Maga Regional Training Center at the Westchester County Center. Krav Maga is the official self defense system of the Israeli Defense Forces.

With the assistance of UJA-Federation agencies, various groups of athletes will also interact with children from local shelters, hospitals, JCC's and Gilda's Club in a hands-on workshop led by The National Circus Project. Our athletes will participate together with these children in juggling, balance and other hand-eye activities.

Volunteers are needed to assist at the Westchester County Center during Day of Caring and Sharing activities. Click here to register to volunteer.

Ann & Jim Fuchs: doubles partners in sports and life...
By Debbie Anders

After 29 years together Ann and Jim Fuchs are one of those couples who seem to finish each other's sentences. And that's probably a good thing. Because as co-chairs of the 2009 Westchester JCC Maccabi Games, their job is to make seamless the multitude of tasks involved in helping oversee one of the biggest youth sports events of its kind. And like the games themselves, their story spans the hemisphere and touches the lives of the hundreds of athletes they meet. If sports is the universal language, then their dedication speaks volumes about teamwork and leadership.

The Fuchs have a home-court advantage. As summer camp consultants, their business allows them the flexibility to work from offices in their house. Their track record with summer teen programs has proven invaluable for the bevy of demands and details involved in planning and preparing for this Olympic-style sports competition. Click here for full story.

Thank you and welcome to our newest Westchester 2009 JCC Maccabi Games corporate sponsors:

GHP Office Realty, Gutteridge & Camberi, LLC, Levitt-Fuirst, Perlmutter Properties, Robison Oil, and XerGames.

In addition, New Balance joins Coca-Cola as a continental sponsor of the JCC Maccabi Games. New Balance's generous contribution in support of the JCC Maccabi Games nationwide is greatly appreciated.

For more information on corporate sponsorship opportunities, click here.

Help us spread the news about the 2009 JCC Maccabi Games

REMINDER: Auditions to Sing at Opening Ceremonies to be held April 27th.

Performers from the community, ages 10-21 yrs, are invited to audition to sing at Opening Ceremonies at Madison Square Garden. Click here for details.

Alumni Event Planned for June 7th

Calling all JCC Maccabi Games Alumni. A special alumni reconnection event is planned for Sunday, June 7, 1-5pm at the JCC of Mid-Westchester. Join other alums for a great day of competition, food and fun. Contact Adina Goldman for details

On-Line Registration Site is LIVE

Need help with registration process? Stop by the JCC of Mid-Westchester, Monday, April 27, 5:30-8:00pm for assistance.

The official registration site for all JCC Maccabi Games athletes, volunteers, hosts and spectators is now live. Click here to register. Everyone MUST register online to receive their credentials pass.

Help Spread the Word

Please tell all your friends and family about the JCC Maccabi Games. The more people who know, the more opportunities to find volunteers, sponsors, etc. You can forward this email, or send a personal email. Click here for a suggested note.