Annual Meeting 2026
2026 ANNUAL MEETING
It's that time of year! Join us for our upcoming Annual Meeting at Logan Campus!
Before the main event, join us at 6:00 p.m. for heavy appetizers, cocktails, and live acoustic sounds by Stellare Strings. The cost of the pre-party is $10/person. The Annual Meeting will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. Resort casual attire is encouraged.
Please note, this is an adults-only event, and swimming will not be permitted.
Babysitting is available at the JCC during the event by advance reservation.
If weather requires, attendees will be notified by email of event adjustments. RSVP by Friday, August 14 to Nancy at nsentelik@jewishyoungstown.org. Please note any babysitting needs or request a Zoom virtual attendance link.
STELLARE STRINGS
Stellare Strings is a local ensemble featuring the region’s top string players, performing at weddings, corporate events, galas, recitals, and concerts throughout Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Akron, and Youngstown. Their repertoire spans classical, rock, jazz, and folk. This year, they will be joined by musicians Michael Gelfand and Rachel Aikens.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Arnie Clebone
Esther Marks Memorial Volunteer Service Award
Myra & Bill Benedikt and Rick & Ronna Marlin
Abe Harshman Leadership Award
Alan Mirkin and Marty Solomon and their families
Marvin & Sara Itts Community Service Award
Brian Bogus
Ally of the Year
Atty. Elliot Legow
Outgoing Youngstown Area Jewish Foundation
Board President
Dr. Nancy Wagner
Outgoing Human Services Advisory Board Chair
NOMINATIONS
The Youngstown Area Jewish Federation voting membership (2025 campaign donors who are members of the Jewish community and present in person or via Zoom at the meeting) will vote on the nominating committee’s selections for the Youngstown Area
Jewish Community Board.
The Nominating Committee of the Youngstown Area Jewish Community Board respectfully submits the following candidates for positions on the Youngstown Area Jewish Community Board to the Voting Membership:
Terms ending in 2029: Alice Franklin, Mark Huberman, and Suzyn Schwebel Epstein
The Code of Regulations of the Youngstown Area Jewish Community Board allows for the submission of alternate nominees. Alternative submissions must be presented to Alice Franklin, Chair of the Nominating Committee, with a minimum of 25 signatures of Voting Members per alternative nomination by August 9.