What is JACS?

About the Retreat

The 73rd Spiritual RetreatWeekend June 23–25, 2017

JACS

JACS invites you to our 73rd Spiritual Retreat Weekend for recovering Jewish alcoholics, chemically dependent persons and significant others

Sheraton Parsippany Hotel, NJ June 23–25, 2017 Check-in: 1:00–4:00 PM on Friday

JOIN US TO: > Explore Jewish resources to help strengthen

recovery in an alcohol and drug-free setting. > Meet old and new friends > Spend Shabbat with an extended Jewish family > Challenge and engage in 1-on-1 talks with Rabbis > Participate in recovery-oriented Jewish

spiritual meetings and workshops > Find comfort in the Jewish community

For More Information

To learn more or get support, please call the office at 212.632.4600, email us at JACS@jbfcs.org, or visit our website at JewishBoard.org/JACS.

Jewish Alcoholics, Chemically Dependent Persons and Significant Others (JACS) is dedicated to:

> Encouraging and assisting Jewish alcoholics, chemically dependent persons and their families, friends, and significant others to explore recovery in a nurturing Jewish environment.

> Promoting knowledge and understanding of the disease of alcoholism and chemical dependency as it involves the Jewish community.

> Acting as a resource center and information clearinghouse on the effects of alcoholism and drug dependency on Jewish family life.

JACS retreats are not treatment programs nor do they promote or endorse any single approach or institution treating alcoholism and substance use disorders. They are designed to help participants with varying degrees of Jewish backgrounds explore the resources within Judaism that may assist and strengthen their continuing recovery.

JACS retreats are planned and led by JACS Members and Rabbis, who play an equal role at the retreat to enhance the relationship between the recovery process and Jewish spiritual concepts.

JACS retreats are for recovering alcoholics and chemically dependent persons, their significant others and family members, and Rabbis. The emphasis is on informality and personal sharing. The anonymity of every participant will be respected.

Registration Form EACH PERSON REGISTERING MUST COMPLETE A SEPARATE FORM. PLEASE PRINT.

Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Email: Age: Gender: Name of Fellowship:

This retreat is for alcohol and drug recovery only

Sober/Clean Date: Give permission to share this info Yes NoIs this your first NY JACS event? Yes NoAre you Sabbath Observant? Yes NoPlease tell us your denomination: Do you have food restrictions? Yes* No*If yes, please explain:

I am interested in volunteering with JACS

Mandatory Emergency Contact

Name: Relationship: Phone:

Payment

Retreat Fee: $ Membership Fee: $ Scholarship Donation: $ JACS General Donation: $ Total: $ Card Number:

We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover

Name on Card: Expiration: Security Code: Billing Address: City: State: Zip:

Policies and Guidelines

This is an alcohol and drug free closed event for ALCOHOLISM AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY ONLY. In that light, we welcome both persons in recovery and people who have the desire to explore their personal recovery. This includes family members, significant others, and rabbis. ALL REGISTRANTS WILL BE REVIEWED FOR QUALIFICATION. JACS HAS THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ANY REGISTRATION.

You must be 18+ to attend the JACS retreat Infants 18 months or younger are permitted.

There is no smoking permitted inside the hotel. Smoking in rooms will result in the hotel charging responsible parties on the reservation with a $300 fine. Pets are not welcome.

Catering

Five Star Caterers will be catering the event; Chasidishe Shcita, Cholov Yisroel and Pas Yisroel

Kosher dietary laws strictly observed.

While we try to accommodate dietary needs; if there is something specific that you prefer or need, please call the JACS office to make your requests. The dining room is Glatt Kosher and REGARDLESS OF WHAT FOOD YOU HAVE, OUTSIDE FOOD CANNOT BE BROUGHT IN. The snack table is also Glatt Kosher. If you are using a food scale it must be used at your dining table–not in any common buffet area. Please respect this policy, The JACS retreat is not about food.

Please be considerate of the hotel and our group by cleaning up after yourself. There is no food permitted in the meeting areas.

Service Volunteering Form This form is forwarded to a designated JACS volunteer. It MUST be fully completed. Forms with blank contact information will not be forwarded.

Name: City: State: Phone: Email: Name of Fellowship: Sober/Clean Date:

This retreat is for alcohol and drug recovery only

Is this your first NY JACS event? Yes NoIf no, how many have you attended?

First-timer Buddy System: Our buddy system offers a contact name of someone who attended a NY JACS retreat before and is willing to help guide a person who is a first timer at the retreat.

I would like to be a buddy (To be a buddy you MUST have attended one NY JACS retreat).I would like to have a buddy.

In which groups can you give service?Welcoming Committee: Welcome and direct participants at arrival for retreat check-in.Program Committee: Ensure meetings start on time with the leader is in the correct room.Leading a meeting: Lead or qualify a meeting. This retreat is for alcohol and drug recovery only

Check any groups you are qualified to lead AA NA CA ACOA/ACA Alanon CHAP9 Coda Caduceus Smart Recovery

Check any groups you are qualified to lead or interested in:

Expressive Art Guided Meditation Nature Hike/Walk Recovery & the TorahTai Chi Tapping Yoga

Registration

Registration closes on Monday, June 19, 2017 at 4:00 PM. Fee includes event registration, programming, and catering. Rates listed below are for JACS members paying in full on or before the specified dates. Hotel room costs are not included.

Participants MUST reserve a room and pay the Sheraton Parsippany Hotel directly, 973.515.2000. Rooms are on a first come, first served basis and are available to participants after retreat registration is completed with the JACS office. Rooms at the JACS rate are limited

Registration Fees

On or before 4/3/17 Early Bird: $218 4/4/17 to 5/31/17 Discounted: $250 6/1/17 to 6/19/17 Standard: $295

There is a $99 NON-NEGOTIABLE/NON-REFUNDABLE PROCESSING FEE for returned checks, declined credit cards, and cancellations prior to June 19, 2017. There is NO REFUND after June 19. Full payment must accompany completed registration forms. ONLY completed forms will be accepted. Any incomplete forms submitted will be discarded. Phone registrations will not be accepted. Faxing checks is NOT permitted.

Membership

All event participants MUST be JACS members. Membership is valid for one year after payment. Fees are non-refundable and are listed below:

Individual: $36 (One adult person) Professional: $75 (Includes Rabbis) Institutional: $125 (An institution & its employees)

Financial Aid

Scholarships are available! Applications are welcome! To request financial help, an additional completed form MUST accompany this registration form and be received no later than 5/5/17. Please contact JACS at 212.632.4600 or jacs@jbfcs.org for the application.

Transportation

The Sheraton Parsippany Hotel is located 30 minutes from the Newark Liberty International Airport, 25 miles from New York City and an hour from LaGuardia and JFK International Airports. In addition, there are train stations nearby in Morristown and Morris Plains. JACS is not responsible for transportation.

Support the JACS Scholarship Fund

Contributions for scholarships are welcome–no donation is too small. Let’s make it work and help “Plant a Jew in recovery.”

Mailing your Application

Mail or fax the registration form to the left with full payment. Make all checks out to The Jewish Board/JACS. Credit card payments will be listed on your statements as The Jewish Board and must be in US Dollars.

The Jewish Board/JACS c/o: Vickie Griffiths

135 W 50th St., 6th Floor, New York, NY 10020

Fax: (212) 399-3525. Confirm your fax arrival.