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Executive Director - Sam PerlinPictured here with his wife Sharon and youngest daughter Maital, Sam is going into his third summer at Schechter! Sam grew up in the Maryland suburbs of Washington DC where he attended a conservative synagogue, had a strong Jewish family life and attended the Charles E. Smith Jewish day school from 7th to 12th grade. While at JDS, Sam convinced his parents to keep kosher and observe Shabbat. During the summers, Sam went to two different Jewish sports camps and worked at Habonim movement sleep away camp called Moshava. The camps were located in the mountains in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and in Maryland. Summer camp was a life changing experience for Sam. Growing up in the Washington D.C. area provided Sam with a rich learning environment.
Thirteen years ago, Sam, his wife Sharon and their two small children moved to Seattle from Baltimore. Sam was the athletic director, boys varsity basketball coach and varsity soccer coach at The Beth Tfiloh School in Baltimore Maryland for seven years. At Beth Tfiloh Sam lead morning prayers, along with his duties of coaching, teaching Physical Education and being a school administrator. Sam took the position at Seattle Academy (a 6-12th grade independent school in downtown Seattle) as Athletic Director and head boys varsity basketball coach. For Ten years Sam grew the program, built an athletic center, and is very much a part of the recent success of Seattle Academy. Sam was awarded Seattle Academy’s prestigious building our futures award, has been named league and district athletic director and has many league basketball coach of the year awards. In 2004, Sharon gave birth to their third child, Maital. The Perlin’s attend Congregation Beth Shalom, where they are very active. Sam regularly leads morning prayers, and Shabbat services. Sam reads Torah, serves on the religious practices and youth commission committees, and runs numerous children’s programs on holidays. Sam also founded and ran Camp Maccabiah, a Jewish sports camp for elementary aged children in Seattle’s North end. Sam has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Maryland in Physical Education, Recreation and Health and a Master Degree from Western Maryland College in Administration.
Carolyn D’Albora - Registrar & Business ManagerAfter a ten-week temporary trial-by-fire last spring, Carolyn has rejoined the staff as our registrar. Those of you who dealt with her may remember her good nature and quirky sense of humor, as well as her friendliness and efficiency. Nothing in Carolyn's background prepared her for this job, other than her undying love for the overnight camp she went to while growing up in Chicago.
Cheryl Puterman - Development AssociateCheryl Puterman moved to Issaquah in 2007 together with her husband Jeff, daughters Shira and Dalia and spunky little dog named Farfel. Cheryl grew up attending Jewish overnight camps in Eastern Canada as both camper and staff. Cheryl earned her Bachelor’s degree in Jewish Studies from McGill University in Montreal, Canada. She worked for 7 years teaching in Jewish supplementary schools then started a career in sales and marketing.
After relocating to the Pacific Northwest, Cheryl worked as Program Coordinator and Manager of Logistics with Camp Young Judaea West. Cheryl is a firm believer in the value of Jewish camp experience and enjoys working with a terrific team of camp staff and devoted board members!
This position was established thanks to a grant from the Samis Foundation to help with fundraising and alumni relations.
Cheryl is excited to help alumni reconnect with camp – please visit Camp Solomon Schechter on Facebook.
Kameron Payne – Head Rental ChefKameron has been working in the Kitchen at CSS since 2004. He is very knowledgeable about kashrut and about camp Solomon Schechter as Kameron has been on the facility department staff as well. Kameron is a great chef and has been directly responsible for thousands of satisfied rental customers and campers. His easy temperament and helpful personality make him the ideal chef for any rental event.
Kam lives in the Olympia area with his two sons Kaidin and Kamden. Kam is a pilot that has flown over camp many times, in his spare time he also enjoys off roading and snowboarding.
Cheryl Owens – Head Summer ChefCheryl has lived all over the United Sates and settled in the Northwest in 1991. While growing up in Texas, she was an active member of USY and attended Camp Ramah in California as both camper and later counselor during the summers. For the last six years, she has been Kitchen Manager/Chef for Camp Young Judaea West.
Cheryl is a member, teacher and board trustee at Temple Beth Sholom in Salem, Oregon where she resides with her husband and two wonderful children.
Crosby Beckman – Assistant ChefCrosby grew up in the Olympia area before attending college at Willamette University in Salem, OR. After a few semesters he took time off to explore his culinary interests and wound up at CSS. One of his chief contributions has been his traditional challah baked fresh every Friday.
He also coaches high school soccer, and has recently renewed his studies in mathematics at Saint Martins University. He is pictured with his three year old dog, Molly Bess.
Facilities Manager - Frank SavageFrank is entering his twelfth season with Camp Solomon Schechter. Born and raised in Washington, Frank lived in New York for twenty years and moved to Seattle in 1988. He and his wife Penny enjoy a quieter life in the Olympia area since moving to camp.
Spending time with family is very important to Frank. He enjoys spending time with his 9-year old grandson, who lives in the neighborhood, and his 2-year old granddaughter, who lives in Renton. Special vacations are spent with his two daughters and their families in New York. Attending sporting events and participating in Fantasy Football are activities he shares with his son in Renton.
Frank enjoys creating new improvements to the camp and getting to work outside in the beautiful setting! It's been a special part of his job renewing friendships with campers and summer staff each year.
Pictured with Frank are his grandson Spencer and granddaughter Lily.
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