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The Board of Directors of the Jewish Federation of Omaha has closed the Esther K. Newman Camp. In voting 18 to 2 against reopening the Camp for the 1978 season, the Board overrode the recommendation of the Jewish Community Center's Executive Board. The action was taken at the Federation Board's March 30 meeting, following a presentation by Allan S. Noddle, president of the JCC Board. The matter was taken to the Federation board because the previously budgeted operating deficit of $23,000 plus $10,000 for capital Improvements would not be enough. Mr. Noddle said that an additional $11,000 would have to be added to make up for the unanticipated loss of revenue resulting from the withdrawal of a rental group. And then the addition of i l l ,000 might not be enough, Mr. Noddle said, explaining that the potential for additional capital improvement costs is likely because of the condition* of the swimming pool.
Omaha. Neb., Frl., April 7,1978
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Scholarship Fund Set For Marshall Zalkin
The Jewish Press, A scholarship fund has been deadline . for news established with the Univeritems from organizasity of Nebraska Foundation tions and departIn the name of Marshall N. Zalkin of Omaha, who died ments of tlie Jewish March 23 at the age of 41. Federation of Omaha Income from the endowed will be Friday at fund will support annual scholnoon. arships based upon financial need and academic achieveThis is a permanent ment at the University, acchange and will be in cording to D. B, Varncr, chaireffect for all issues man of the Foundation board. except holiday Issues, His widow, Joan, suggested that tax-deductible memorlfor which individual including pledges, may be deadlines will be an- , als, sent directly to the University nounced. of Nebraska Foundation, P.O. Deadlines for ad- Box 30186, Lincoln, NE 68503,. designated for the Zalkin. vertising remain as Scholarship Fund. A goal of before, Monday at $25,000 has been set for the noon for the week of Eund In order to support a National Merit Scholar annually. publication. A corporate officer of Zalkin, Inc., a textile sales Im-
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The options presented to the Federation Board were: make a major commitment by spending up to $1 million to operate a flrst.class year-round camp; operate this year only arid allocate an additional $13,000 plus; close the camp immediately with the understanding that it wilt cost about $23,000 to close; close and rent a camp (not enough time); and develop a new camp concept (not enough time). '. In a new voting procedure for the Board, each member was called by name and askedtovote yes or no. While voting against the Camp," the Board also decided to establish an.ad hoc committeetodevelop alternative camping programs to provide enriching Jewish experiences for both children and adults. ;,, >'., "The decision to close the Camp was a very difficult and painful one for the Federation Board. The future of the Camp had been under discussion the past few years as the deficit be(Continued on Page 4)
Marshall N. Zalkin porting and exporting firm, Mr. Zalkin was a native of (Continued on Page 8)
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ft*UA Ann^Alntitin pictured ntnlnicnrl at nt The candelabra left has been a symbol of the Omaha Jewish Federation for many years. It Is shown here in altered form to illustrate graphically how" the various fund raising divisions of the Combined Federation Campaign are proceeding toward ithe 1978 fund raising goal of $1.75 million. The" money raised by Campaign volunteers supports Jewish causes in Omaha, Israel (through UJA) and around the world. The Federation Campaign is well underway,-with a target completion date of mid-April. As the various divisions complete their solicitations, and cards are turned in, the candles will be lit on the candelabra. The chairmen and chairwomen are voicing some concern about the amount of funds being raised this year. '• AccordingtoCombined Federation Campaign chairmen, Harlan Noddle and Joe Kirshenbaum, and Women's Division Chairwomen, Ducky Milder and Cookie Hoberman, the 1978 Combined Federation Campaign Is not raising the dollars' needed to cover the needs of the Omaha Jewish community and our overseas obligations. ,. Campaign workers are now calling upon men and women in Omaha for their contributions to the annual Combined Federation Campaign, and the chairmen report that although the'Women's Division has raised somewhat more money on the cards that have been turned in BO lar, overall the Campaign has raised about $9,000 less than was generated
Kv the I h osame e a m u uuiiurs i*,,m*nalast Into*year. train* ^payMf ' '":*•! flflV - t l we Urt»can't I*ftf1*f raise 1*11 Itti enough by The goal for 1978 is $1.75 mil- money, it is conceivable that lion. About $800,000 has been the Federation will no longer pledged thus far, with, howev- be able to contribute at the er, less than one half of the same level to the synagogue community left to be con- schools." tacted. He added that other services "Important Jewish services such as settling Russian immiwill have to be cut in 1979," grants, supporting the Sher said Mr. Noddle, "If we are Home for the Aged, presenting not able to rally our commu- Jewish educational and culnity to give generously and tural events — all might possicontinuously to the Combined bly have to be cut back. Federation Campaign. "An even more unpleasant "Each synagogue, for In- consequence .of fewer dollars stance, depends upon our com- to some people would be our munity dollars to underwrite reduced share to the United the religious education of our Jewish Appeal," said Mr. Kiryoung people, in addition to shenbaum. "Our brothers and the synagogue dues we all sisters in Israel are dependent upon us for their very life — for houses, schools, food —' and we're committed to helping them as much as we can, but If our Omaha Jews do not' contribute enough money, we can't send the same amount ontoIsrael." < Other Jewish activities Kenneth Tretlak and which do generate some inMarvin Polikov have been come, such as the Jewish appointed Co-Chairmen, of Community Center, which is the Young Business and heavily subsidized by FederProfessional Division for ation dollars, would have ro .the 1978 Combined Federation Campaign Cabinet. ' raise its dues to the point of being out of the reach of much This announcement by of the Jewish community Harlan Noddle and Joe Klrwhich enjoys Its facilities, if shenbaum, Campaign Conot enough money Is contribChatrmen, completes the utedtothe campaign, he said. Campaign Cabinet. "We have to pay for ourMr. Tretiak Is vice presiselves one .way or the other," dent of Tretiak's Inc. and Mr. Noddle said, "so we urge Mr. Polikov is vice presievery man and woman who dent of Aaron Ferer and has not yet pledged to the 1978 Sons Inc. Campaign to make a thoughtTogether they will be ful and generous gift, and we working with a select group ask even those who^have of business and professionpledgedtoconsider ttiesenard al leaders who are under financial facts and perhaps increase their 1978 gift." V
Campaign Cabinet Completed