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CYJ Board
Thanks to the steadfast support and creativity of our dedicated volunteer leadership, Camp Young Judaea-Texas continues to thrive under the guidance of the following people:
OFFICERS
- Mark Estes – President (Houston, TX)
- Mark Berins – Vice President – Facilities (Houston, TX)
- Adam Goldman – Vice President – Development (Houston, TX)
- Mike Fisherman – Secretary (Houston, TX)
- Wendy Cohen – Treasurer (Los Angeles, CA)
- Lisa Hartman – Vice President – Strategic Program (Denver, CO)
- Mollye Finkelstein – Member-at-Large (Dallas, TX)
- Cheryl Drazin – Past President (Dallas, TX)
MEMBERS
- Abby Ackerman (Houston, TX)
- Amy Bossin (Houston, TX) - Scholarship Chair
- Dan Feldman (Dallas, TX)
- Arturo Karakowsky (Houston, TX)
- Erika Kaufman (Houston, TX)
- Dan Lavin (Houston, TX)
- Jeanne Lipson (El Paso, TX)
- Cindy Meador (Houston, TX)
- Jason Methner (San Diego, CA)
- Josh Samet (Houston, TX)
- Sarah Shapiro (Austin, TX) - Bingo Chair
- Frank Silberlicht (Houston, TX)- Executive Director
- Andrew Spector (Houston, TX)
- Talia Traub (Austin, TX)
- Daphna Yoffe (Dallas, TX)
ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS
- Mike Abkowitz (Austin, TX)
- Reuben Bar Yadin (San Antonio, TX)
- Sarah Braham (Houston, TX)
- Steven Finkelman (Houston, TX)
- Joseph Kornfeld (Houston, TX)
- Jonah Paransky (Houston, TX)
- Sonia Raizes (Houston, TX)
- Ann Ronn (Houston, TX)
- Jason Schwartz (Dallas, TX)
- Mark Gottesman (Houston, TX)
- Albert Hiller (Houston, TX)
- Aaron Hiller (Washington, DC)
- Alex Wolchansky (Houston, TX)
- Stuart Wallock (Austin, TX)
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Join the Board
Like any voluntary organization, CYJ-Texas depends on a committed Board of Directors to serve as partners with our dedicated professional staff. A high-quality Board means greater success in all Camp’s pursuits, so come share your talents and make Camp better for everyone!
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Questions?
If you have any questions about joining our Board, contact our president, Mark Estes.
Email MarkOur board members are asked to:
- Understand and define the mission, purpose, and goals of CYJ‐Texas.
- Engage in planning and policy‐setting to ensure that Camp’s mission and goals are realized.
- Attend semi-annual Board meetings, usually held at Camp.
- Act as an ambassador in your community, championing the value of Jewish camps and elevating the name of CYJ-Texas.
- Attend CYJ‐Texas rallies, parlor meetings, and other programs whenever possible and convenient.
- Support the Camp Director and work with the Board to assess his performance.
- Ensure legal and ethical integrity and assume fiduciary responsibility for CYJ‐Texas.
- Identify like‐minded people who care about Israel and the Jewish future, and invite them to support CYJ financially, lend their expertise, or serve on CYJ-Texas’ Board.