Jewish Community Center Association of Indianapolis Incorporated

“There shall be an executive committee comprised of the president, president-elect if applicable, vice presidents, immediate past president, and a minimum of two (2) and a maximum of six (6) other members of the board of directors appointed by the president. Of such six (6) other members, a minimum of two (2) and a maximum of three (3) shall be past president or life board members. The executive director and sr vp of business operations if available shall attend meetings of the executive committee as non-voting members. During the intervals between meetings of the board of directors, and subject to such limitations as may be required by law or by resolution of the board of directors, the executive committee shall have and may exercise all of the authority of the board of directors, except that the executive committee shall not have authority to (a) authorize expenditures of funds of the jcc; (b) amend the articles of incorporation or adopt, amend or repeal the bylaws; (c) approve a plan of merger or consolidation; or (d) fill vacancies on the board of directors or in the offices of the jcc. Notwithstanding the forgoing, the executive committee shall have the power to authorize expenditures of funds in emergency situations. Actions of the executive committee shall be reported as matters of information at the subsequent meeting of the board of directors.”

“Charles cohen and brad cohen - family relationship, barbara levy and lynn levy - family relationship, david kleiman and andrew kleiman - family relationship”

“The form 990 is reviewed in detail by the finance and executive committee. After any changes and/or questions from the committee are addressed, the final form 990 is made available to all members of the governing body before it is filed with the irs.”

“Every member of the governing body signs a conflict of interest statement annually. These are submitted to and reviewed by the executive secretary of the board. All of the staff also sign a conflict of interest statement annually. These are submitted to and reviewed by human resources. If a conflict arises during the year, the board member with the conflict of interest will abstain from voting on related issues”

“The board president and vice president complete a compensation review/evaluation annually on the compensation package of the ceo. In addition, they use comparability data provided annually by the national jewish community center association (an affiliated nonprofit organization) to help determine compensation adjustments. This review/approval process was last undertaken during the first quarter of 2013. The decisions are contemporaneously documented.”

“The board president and vice president complete a compensation review/evaluation annually on the compensation package of the sr. Vp of operations. In addition, they use comparability data provided annually by the national jewish community center association (an affiliated nonprofit organization) to help determine compensation adjustments. This review/approval process was last undertaken during the first quarter of 2013. The decisions are contemporaneously documented.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“The jcc shall enrich the life of the jewish and general community by developing and implementing programs for their recreational, educational, cultural, physical and social needs. The jcc shall stimulate and amplify the individual's sense of responsibility to the local community and to society. For more than 90 years, the jcc has been committed to enriching the lives of people of all faiths in the indianapolis community, regardless of social or economic background. Today, the jcc is a multi-faceted agency providing a wide range of programs and services for individuals of all ages. The more than 1,500 people who visit the jcc daily reflect the diversity of the indianapolis community in terms of ethnicity, faith, socio-economic status and heritage. Jcc membership has always been open to the entire community. Approximately 3,000 households, translating to over 9,500 individuals are jcc members. More than sixty percent of jcc membership is non-jewish. Fifty percent of jcc membership households are families, 17% are seniors and 8% are single-parents. Ten percent of jcc members live at or below the poverty level. In order to include those demonstrating financial hardship, the jcc, as a united way agency, annually provides over $240,000 in membership and program financial assistance. From the jcc's inception as a modest communal building serving a fledgling community, it has developed into an agency with a multi-million dollar budget, seated on 40 acres in the heart of a longstanding, ethnically diverse neighborhood. The jcc is a beneficiary agency of the jewish federation of greater indianapolis and the united way of central indiana, and is a member of the jewish community centers association of north america.”

“The jcc's sports, wellness and fitness programs for all ages promote and build community by engaging people in classes, sports leagues and recreational activities in which they can meet and have fun with others who share their interests. Basketball leagues have been an integral part of the jcc for over 50 years and soccer leagues for over 30 years. The jcc volunteer and professional coaches ensure that all players of all abilities are having fun, participating in the game, benefiting from physical activity while focusing on good sportsmanship, fair play and learning skills for life. The jcc's extensive aquatics program offers learn-to-swim classes for all ages, a full schedule of water exercise from gentle movement to airobic workouts, aqua therapy classes as well as individual training sessions. A robust, year round tennis teaching program on indoor and outdoor courts allows people of all ages and abilities the opportunity to learn or refine their skills or challenge themselves in competition. Four studios are dedicated to pilates, dance and aerobics with classes and private instruction available in a wide range of styles and intensities to suite individual preferences and capabilities.”

“The early childhood education program, the first state licensed and accredited in indiana (1973) is committed to the principles of social justice and respect for uniqueness of all individuals. Our warm and creative environment fosters each child's emothional, social, cognitive and physical growth during these very critical years. Children in the jcc's early childhood education have the entire campus at their disposal. They receive instructional swim lessons in addition to recreational swim time in the indoor and outdoor pools. They also participate in age appropriate sport activities and have time with movement and motor skills specialist and artist-in-residence. The activities planned, toys and materials selected and schedules are designed to accomplish the curriculum goals of ensuring that children in the jcc's early childhood program achieve a successful start in school and are ready to learn.”

“These programs are offered year-round and range from learning a foreign language, calligraphy, pottery, music and dance to acting and painting for both children and adults, as well as to field trips to local areas of interest and discussion groups on current events. Performances featuring world-renowned and local artists encompass the entire spectrum of artistic endeavors and are held throughout the year. Now well into its second decade, the ann katz festival of books and arts annually presents a fresh roster of highly respected national and international authors, filmmakers, performing and fine artists, many of whom might not otherwise appear in the indianapolis area. This vibrant and growing program is designed to be barrier-free, in all aspects, so the community can meet and interact with authors and artists.”