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newspaper_pages_1-4_and_12:newspaper_1.qxd 8/22/2010 10:08 PM Page 4CENSUS 2010The United StatesConstitution requires that acount of the Nation’s populationbe taken every 10 years. The censusis needed not only of families andindividuals in the community but alsoneeds to include those who reside ingroup quarters, such as long-term carefacilities.It is very important that every individualis counted as the census data isused to monitor population growth andchange, allocate federal funds, monitorquality of life in America and measurechanges and trends in society. It is particularlyimportant for long-term carefacilities as government funding canhave an impact on reimbursementwhich could effect the type of servicesprovided for its residents.A team of Sephardic Home Stafffrom the Recreation Department, SocialService Department and Casaby Judith WeissDepartment headed up by Judith WeissCTRS, Director of Recreation as teamleader conducted the census for all ofthe residents currently in the facility asof April 7, 2010.On April 7th staff from the CensusBureau came to the facility to train ourteam of staff. We all had to be sworn in,taking an oath of confidentiality. Thiswas followed by a two hour trainingsession to instruct us how to enumeratethe census, fill out the individual formswith the residents and collect all thedata for those unable to participate.On Friday April 9th the CensusBureau staff returned to review and collectthe forms and to ensure that eachand every individual was included.It was a new and interesting experiencefor us to be part of something thatnot only happens once every decadebut that has an influence on the lives ofall Americans.. EXECUTIVE DIRECTORMICHAEL NEW HONOREDBest wishes and congratulationsto Michael New onbeing honored at theUnited Progressive DemocraticClub’s 44th Annual Dinner Dance.The United ProgressiveDemocratic Club in Bensonhurst isone of the strongest Democraticorganizations citywide. They selectedMichael New as honoree for allthe good and honorable work that hehas accomplished.We salute Mr. New for his dedicationand thank him for his continuedleadership and guidance of theSephardic Home. We are all veryproud of all that he has accomplishedfor our Residents and thecommunity. Mazal Tov on this welldeserved honor!SISTERHOOD OF JANINA HOSTSMOTHER’S DAY FESTIVITIESEach year, for as long ascan be remembered, theSisterhood of Janinasponsors the Annual Mother’s Daycelebration at the Sephardic Home.As they danced to traditionalSephardic tunes, provided byShlomo Haviv, Residents, volunteersand staff joined in. Thesedynamic women always supplytheir own special vitality and goodcheer.In honor of the Mother’s Daycelebration the Sisterhood purchasedbeautiful shawls that most ofthem were wearing to the party.Under the supervision of JudithWeiss the Recreation Department,with the help of our volunteerswrapped and distributed them toour female Residents.Sisterhood President, RoseEskononts, greeted the Residentsand extended best wishes from herexecutive board and members. Rosepresented a generous check for thebenefit of the Residents to ExecutiveDirector Michael New.The Sisterhood of Janina, is dedicatedto their rich heritage, stemmingfrom Ioannina, Greece; thesewonderful women generouslydevote their time and energy tophilanthropic endeavors, especiallythe Sephardic Home. We salute theentire organization and want tothank them for always bringingsmiles to the faces of our belovedresidents. Executive DirectorRose Eskononts and Annette Binder presenting check to Michael New and Norman CohenDAVID ZVENIA ELECTED PRESIDENT ANDSHARON ROSHKIND VICE PRESIDENT OF THE RESIDENT COUNCILIn keeping with theregulations of theNew York StateHealth Code, the SephardicHome has its very own ResidentCouncil.The purpose of the council isto bring any general concerns ofthe Home’s Resident populationto the administration.The officials of the councilare nominated and voted intooffice by popular election bytheir peers. Every Resident hasthe right to run for office andparticipate in the balloting. Thecouncil consists of a Presidentand a Vice President.David Zvenia has been electedPresident and SharonRoshkind Vice President. Theofficers pledged to do their bestin representing the Residents ofthe Home.The Sephardic Home Newscongratulates the officers andthanks the incumbent officers fora job well done. ⏐ 4 ⏐ SEPHARDIC HOME NEWS Vol. 64