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Dear JCOGS community,

In November I shared that the JCOGS board unanimously voted to pursue the hiring of a full-time executive administrator to improve programming, support staff, better manage our finances, operate our building and grounds, and serve our membership and community. After undertaking a thorough application and interview process involving numerous candidates, I am thrilled to welcome Alison Kaminer to JCOGS as our Director of Operations. 

Alison brings over 15 years of experience in operations management developing operational policies and procedures, providing project oversight and handling digital communications, staff training and support.  As a level three PSIA certified ski instructor, Alison could most recently be found at Stowe mountain supervising the ski school staff. Alison has a deep connection with the Jewish community and attended Solomon Schechter Hebrew Day School.  She is a member of JCOGS and lives in Stowe with her children Samson, Rueben, and Solomon.

I would like to thank members of the board staffing task force: Rabbi David, Lis Erickson, Lynne Gedanken, Harold Schwartz, and especially Cyndy Wyatt, who worked tirelessly throughout the months-long hiring process.  I look forward to each of you meeting Alison and invite you to attend services on March 18th where you will have the opportunity to do so in person.

Steven Levine
President