Joint Recreation Commission
Click the link below to make a donation to the JRC with PayPal or a credit card.
The JRC is looking for volunteers who live within the Greene School District to either become a member of the JRC Board or to just come to our meetings and involve yourself with the various activities at the organizational level. Go to the Joint Recreation Commision (JRC) Facebook page and leave a message. (3) Joint Recreation Commission (JRC) | Facebook A JRC board member will contact you.
Concussion Information
| Concussion Management Policy |
Concussion Facts (cdc.gov)
Concussion Card (cdc.gov)
Action Plan (cdc.gov)
A Fact Sheet For Youth Sports Coaches (cdc.gov)
Clipboard Sticker Action Plan for Coach (cdc.gov)
The following link takes you to a very good concussion awareness program. After completing it, you will get a certificate of completion. Coaches are required to take it and parents/guardians are encouraged to take it. HEADS UP to Youth Sports: Coaches | HEADS UP | CDC Injury Center
Sports Concussion Policies and Laws: Information for Parents, Coaches, and School & Sports Professionals:
https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/pdfs/policy/HeadsUpOnConcussionInSportsPolicies-a.pdf
Concussion Card (cdc.gov)
Action Plan (cdc.gov)
A Fact Sheet For Youth Sports Coaches (cdc.gov)
Clipboard Sticker Action Plan for Coach (cdc.gov)
The following link takes you to a very good concussion awareness program. After completing it, you will get a certificate of completion. Coaches are required to take it and parents/guardians are encouraged to take it. HEADS UP to Youth Sports: Coaches | HEADS UP | CDC Injury Center
Sports Concussion Policies and Laws: Information for Parents, Coaches, and School & Sports Professionals:
https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/pdfs/policy/HeadsUpOnConcussionInSportsPolicies-a.pdf
A brief description of the Joint Recreation Committee (JRC)
Founded in 1948, JRC has provided many programs for the children and families of our community (Greene School District) over the years.
JRC provides a four-week summer program at the Greene high school campus. The summer program includes swimming lessons by certified instructors and lifeguards, Arts & Crafts activities, recreational games and bus transportation to and from the school. This program is under the direction of well qualified individuals and an enthusiastic group of counselors who are all local students, which give these kids a part time job during the summer. The JRC also provides the youth springtime softball & T-ball programs, a soccer program in the fall and a basketball program during the winter months. All of these programs are well attended.
The JRC provides these programs at no cost for approximately 300 plus children and families in our community each year. Donations are accepted but not required from participants.
These programs are funded from the generous donations from the Town of Greene, Village of Greene, Town of Smithville Flats, Raymond Foundation, Labor Day Picnic Committee, Greene Community Services Committee, Greene Area Churches, Greene Lions Club, Rotary Club, and the generous contributions from area businesses and individuals. Softball/T-ball, soccer, and basketball team sponsors also aid in funding these programs. The JRC committee also holds fundraisers each year to assist in the financing of our activities. There is a bottle drive in the fall. Another fundraiser is a Turkey/Ham Party in November (the Saturday before Thanksgiving in the evening). The increases in New York State’s minimum wage continues to impact the JRC’s payroll expenses. With the exception of counselors-in-training, summer program leaders are paid positions. This includes lifeguards.
The JRC yearly budget is close to $50K. The summertime program alone costs approximately $35K. The JRC committee consists of representatives from Town of Smithville, Village of Greene, Town of Greene, Labor Day committee, and JRC program directors; a total of 10 people. The committee meets monthly.
Founded in 1948, JRC has provided many programs for the children and families of our community (Greene School District) over the years.
JRC provides a four-week summer program at the Greene high school campus. The summer program includes swimming lessons by certified instructors and lifeguards, Arts & Crafts activities, recreational games and bus transportation to and from the school. This program is under the direction of well qualified individuals and an enthusiastic group of counselors who are all local students, which give these kids a part time job during the summer. The JRC also provides the youth springtime softball & T-ball programs, a soccer program in the fall and a basketball program during the winter months. All of these programs are well attended.
The JRC provides these programs at no cost for approximately 300 plus children and families in our community each year. Donations are accepted but not required from participants.
These programs are funded from the generous donations from the Town of Greene, Village of Greene, Town of Smithville Flats, Raymond Foundation, Labor Day Picnic Committee, Greene Community Services Committee, Greene Area Churches, Greene Lions Club, Rotary Club, and the generous contributions from area businesses and individuals. Softball/T-ball, soccer, and basketball team sponsors also aid in funding these programs. The JRC committee also holds fundraisers each year to assist in the financing of our activities. There is a bottle drive in the fall. Another fundraiser is a Turkey/Ham Party in November (the Saturday before Thanksgiving in the evening). The increases in New York State’s minimum wage continues to impact the JRC’s payroll expenses. With the exception of counselors-in-training, summer program leaders are paid positions. This includes lifeguards.
The JRC yearly budget is close to $50K. The summertime program alone costs approximately $35K. The JRC committee consists of representatives from Town of Smithville, Village of Greene, Town of Greene, Labor Day committee, and JRC program directors; a total of 10 people. The committee meets monthly.