The Camp HASC Tragedy "Time-Line"
In 2003, following allegations that a certain HASC Inc. employee had misused HASC Inc. money, a forensic auditor was hired to investigate the allegations.
In 2004, the forensic audit revealed that $1.4 million was misused by HASC Inc.'s CEO, Bernard (Moish) Kahn, for personal expenses. Bernard (Moish) Kahn was forced to resign. No legal action was taken by the Board as they were all personal friends of Kahn.
In 2005, Bernard (Moish) Kahn took HASC Inc. to a Beis-Din in an attempt to regain his old job. Barry Hertz, as the new Chairman of the Board of HASC Inc., represented HASC Inc. in the Din Torah against Kahn.
Shmiel Kahn became the new Director of Camp HASC. Despite being Bernard (Moish) Kahn's brother, there was a widespread understanding that Shmiel had no involvement with the allegations.
For 7 years, under Shmiel Kahn's guidance and leadership, the camp began to flourish in previously unimaginable ways. People stopped being hesitant to support HASC Inc. through donations, when they saw that Bernard (Moish) Kahn had no involvement with HASC Inc. Or Camp HASC.
Camp HASC went from a place that could not make the payroll to a state of-the-art Camp that staff, campers, parents, and sponsors were proud of. Alumni from the days of Bernard (Moish) Kahn visited the campus and were amazed by the progress and improvements of the campus.
Meanwhile, the Beis-Din case slowly continued for 5 more years. Although the Board of HASC Inc. requested updates from Mr. Hertz, he kept silent claiming Beis-Din had issued a "Gag-Order."
In 2010, Mr. Hertz reached a settlement agreement with Bernard (Moish) Kahn in Beis-Din. The result was that, Bernard would get his old job back, and be titled "Executive Vice President." He would be paid $10,000 a month for approximately 1 year. From May 1, 2011 and on, his salary would increase to $180,000 a year.
Meanwhile, Camp HASC once again has begun to struggle to pay its bills.
When Mr. Hertz reached the settlement to reinstate Bernard (Moish) Kahn, he insisted that all the Board Members sign an agreement to have Kahn reinstated. Those on the Board who refused to blindly follow this harmful plan, were dismissed from the Board and replaced by people with loyalties and indebtedness to Bernard (Moish) Kahn.
In Feb 2011, HASC Inc.'s agreement with Bernard (Moish) Kahn was made public internally at HASC Inc.
The news of Bernard (Moish) Kahn's reinstatement to HASC Inc. spread quickly. Uproars ensued by the Principals of all 5 HASC Schools, as well as in the Quality Assurance Departments, Compliance Departments, and the entire Executive Administration. In addition, the Head Staff of Camp HASC, and all of the 75+ members of Team HASC who raised $250,000 for Camp HASC, expressed their outrage.
Under this pressure, the NEW Board changed Bernard's title to "Director of Mergers & Acquisitions," irregardless of the fact that HASC Inc. has never been involved in any mergers or acquisitions.
The following is a list of just some of the negative results that have occurred since word of Bernard (Moish) Kahn's reinstatement has been released:
1) The Toronto Annual Scholarship Dinner was cancelled resulting in an estimated loss of approximately $500,000.
2) Team HASC cancelled its 2012 run for Camp HASC resulting in an estimated loss of approximately $250,000-$500,000.
3) Major donors and long time supporters no longer see HASC Inc. as a trustworthy organization, resulting in reneged pledges.
4) Some Camp HASC staff have quit for the 2011 summer;
5) Increased general outrage by past and current Camp HASC staff, parents of campers, donors, and community members.
In an attempt to combat the general feeling of outrage, the NEW Board of HASC Inc. announced that Bernard (Moish) Kahn would not be involved in Camp HASC, or allowed on its grounds during the Summer of 2011.
Yet in an outrageous move, the Board has approved AND COMMENCED the construction of a brand new luxury home for Bernard (Moish) Kahn directly across the street from the Camp HASC grounds! The house is being paid for using Camp HASC money!!!
Fearing repercussions from the Jewish community, HASC Inc. hired Public Relations pundit Hank Sheinkopf to deal with the situation. Sheinkopf has represented many high profile clients such as the 1996 Clinton-Gore campaign. Sheinkopf is also being paid using Camp HASC money!
If reading of these improprieties at HASC Inc. has left you with questions, anger and distrust in the organization, please share your feelings with the Board, as listed below:
Barry Hertz: barry_hertz@trackdata.com
Danny Butler: judgedanbutler@aol.com
Rafi Knepler: kneprafi@yahoo.com
Abe Mordowitz: abem751@aol.com
Zev Silberstein: msilberstein@focuscamera.com
Shlomo Perl: sp@perlequity.com
