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FEDERATION NEWS March 2021 15A

Federation hires Camp Marci Lynn Director

By Kim Adler, Chief Operating Officer
hanks to the generosity of Roth Family JCC of Greater Orlando, national awards in six years and enroll- and services the Federation already
Karen and Tom Bernstein, the directly overseeing the camp in which ment reached nearly 1,200 campers. provides. I look forward to leading the
Tdream of a Jewish day camp on he grew up, along with other JCC de- Also during his career, Robby served way in adding yet another important
The Larry & Mary Greenspon Family partments such as sports, aquatics, as the Director of the Weinstein JCC’s program and creating a camp that ful-
Campus for Jewish Life is now a real- fitness, membership, youth, teens, cul- fills the Federation’s mission. I am also
ity. The next step in the process is the tural arts, young adults, marketing and excited to get to know the community,
hiring of a director. To that end, we are maintenance. Robby also worked there meet families, chat with kids and teens,
thrilled to announce that Robby Etzkin while in college as sports camp coun- and learn what type of camp they want!
is joining our team in the position of selor and travel camp head counselor. I hope to draw on many people’s ex-
Senior Director of Camp Marci Lynn, Before arriving back in the Sunshine periences, camp memories and favor-
which will open in June 2022. State in 2012, Robby was the Direc- ite camp traditions to create a five-star
Prior to accepting this role, Robby tor of JCC Summer Camps in Aus- camp in Sarasota-Manatee.”
was the Executive Director of The tin, Texas, where his camps won two While land development plans and
a basic vision of the highly anticipat-
Volunteer Spotlight...continued from page 14A ed day camp exist, Robby says there’s
husband David and I are determined to and Sarasota Chamber of Commerce a ton of heavy lifting to do now and
create a meaningful legacy for Hannah. benefit from her leadership and cus- he’s ready for the challenge. “I want
Religious training and camp are two tomer-service seminars and events to create an inclusive, spirited Jew-
ways. I also have extensive family in planning. ish day camp where kids can be kids,
Israel.” “Another ‘good’ problem will be Robby Etzkin disconnect and make lifelong friends.
Jaime’s excitement about Camp over-enrollment when we create this 114-acre Camp Hilbert in Richmond, The energy, the singing, the ruach, the
Marci Lynn and its proposed rich pro- state-of-the-art camp,” Jaime says, Virginia, for three years, earning a smiles...it’s coming soon!”
gramming – inspired by Jewish values beaming. national award for programming. Personally, Robby is looking for-
and heritage – are fundamental to un- “As for rewards, the biggest one is Robby is a sought-after mentor in ward to calling Sarasota home. He’ll be
derstanding Jaime. seeing my dream come to fruition. I’m both the Jewish camp and JCC Maccabi working remotely beginning March 1,
Not one to shy away from chal- grateful for the support from the com- worlds, and looks forward to bringing and relocating to Sarasota in May. The
lenges, Jaime creates strategic plans to mittee, the board and everyone who his experience to Sarasota-Manatee. former University of Florida mascot
achieve her goals. Owner-President of has helped make this happen.” He says, “I cannot think of a job that and drumline president said, “Staying in
Evolve Business Consulting, she has a If Jaime were to take a step back, could be a better fit for me, combining Gator Country doesn’t hurt either.”
proven record in leadership coaching, she’d see that it’s her understanding all of my passions, experience and ed- For more information, please con-
marketing and change management. of people and their motives that have ucation. I have much respect and ad- tact Trudi Krames at trames@jfedsrq.
Having a successful career at national helped her and her committee fulfill miration for the high-quality programs org or 941.706.0037.
As the architect of Camp Marci Read the current and previous
telecom industries, higher educational their goals.
organizations and national retailers,
Jaime traces her passion for leadership Lynn – helping to fortify Jewish identi- editions of The Jewish News
training to her camp experiences. ty while children have fun – Jamie will
When asked about camp obstacles, be drafting other blueprints as a new online at jfedsrq.org.
Jaime says, “Ensuring we have the bud- board member, strengthening Federa-
get to fulfill our vision.” She intends to tion’s role in our community.
enlist donations from her network of If you are interested in volunteering,
friends, family and clients when the there are many ways to contribute and
time is ripe. Staff at Children’s Guard- be part of the volunteer life at the Fed-
ian Fund, for example, attest to Jaime’s eration. For more information, please
exceptional fundraising expertise. contact Jeremy Lisitza, Director of In-
Jaime also volunteers at other non- novation and Volunteer Engagement,
profits. Lakewood Ranch Business at 941.343.2113 or jlisitza@jfedsrq.org.
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