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Dear Congregant:

During the coming weeks, the Nominating Committee will be meeting to propose a slate of Officers and Trustees to serve on the Board of Trustees of the Temple.

We encourage any Temple members with the desire to help make plans and decisions that affect the continued growth and success of our Temple to submit a brief resume, letter of intent or contact any member of the committee. Please have your resume addressed to the attention of the Nominating Committee and in the Temple office by February 10, 2023.  All information will be held in strict confidence.

The Committee’s recommendations for nominations will be presented to the current Board of Trustees on March 22, 2023, and will be announced at the Congregation meeting on March 26, 2023. The election will be held at the Congregation meeting on April 23, 2023.

Nominations from the floor may also be made at the March Congregation meeting for any position.  This is the only time floor nominations can be offered. All nominees will be asked to submit a brief biographical statement for distribution to the Congregation prior to the April Congregation meeting.
The positions to be filled for the 2023-2024 Temple year are President, First, Second, Third, and Fourth Vice Presidents, Secretary, Treasurer, and seven seats on the Board of Trustees.

Please see below for an excerpt from the Temple Policy Book detailing the responsibilities of Board Members. Please feel free to contact any member of this committee with any questions, comments, or suggestions you may have.

The Committee Members are:
Jennifer Fessler, Chairperson
Joe Jedlowski
Sheryl Cooper
Juli Blumenthal
Steve Shaw

For the Nominating Committee,
Fabian Burstyn

DUTIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
The following outlines some of the responsibilities of Board members. 

Attendance and participation at Board Meetings
Meetings are held monthly, except in July and August, on a Sunday or Wednesday evening last approximately 90 minutes. The office of any Trustee who is absent from three (3) successive regular meetings of the Board may be declared vacant by the Board.

Committee Involvement
Board members will chair at least one committee and should attend the meetings of other committees.

Shabbat Usher
Board members are expected to usher during one or more Friday night Shabbat Services during the year. This serves as an excellent opportunity to help the Congregation and display your leadership position.

Bar/Bat Mitzvah Representative
As a representative of the Board of Trustees, you will make a presentation to our Bar/Bat Mitzvah children at two services during the year.

Attend Services Regularly
As a leader of the Congregation, you should make every effort to attend Shabbat Services regularly, at least monthly.

Attend Temple Functions
Again, as a leader of the Temple, you are expected to support and attend as many functions as your schedule will allow. Your membership in and support of the auxiliaries of our Temple, including Sisterhood, Men's Club, and Youth, is vital.

Support our Fundraising Programs
Your financial support for these programs, consistent with your ability to provide such, is expected and appreciated.

URJ
The Union for Reform Judaism. You should make every effort to attend local Key Leadership Workshops, as well as Regional and National URJ Conventions. These conventions provide an excellent opportunity to learn about Temple life, and to meet Jewish leaders of other Congregations within the Reform Movement.

And if Elected as an Officer
Monthly meetings for Officers are are held via zoom 10 days prior to the board meeting and will last roughly 1 hour.